new york magazine

WHY MAKE CLIMATE CHANGE A LAUGHING MATTER?

WHY MAKE CLIMATE CHANGE A LAUGHING MATTER?

While psychologists, journalists and behaviorists posit theories around fear or hope as the greatest motivator for action around climate change or other tough topics, I’d promote satire as a viable alternative—particularly if your organization or brand is targeting Millennials. As John Oliver quipped in response to a poll that found 1 in 4 Americans deny the existence of climate change: “Who gives a shit? You don’t need public opinion on fact.”