John writes op-eds championing conservative policies. Autumn was raised in a religious fundamentalist community and was taught creationism rather than evolution. Lance is a law student who thinks Donald Trump is too moderate. Casey once lectured her sixth-grade class on why global warming wasn't real. What do all of these people have in common? They've all changed their minds and come to view climate change as a serious, human-caused threat that requires action. In Climate Converts, environmental social scientist Jo Huxster tells the stories of eight people who have made the shift from climate denialist to climate believer and even activist. The book weaves together storytelling and social science into actionable, relatable lessons for anyone who knows a climate denier, cares about the future of this planet, or finds themselves in the position of questioning their own beliefs about climate change.

The stakes are high, and increasingly polarized discourse around climate change makes it hard to cut through the noise and do the essential work of preparing all of us to shape the future that we want for ourselves, our families, and our communities. The stories in this book provide a blueprint for the kind of change and bravery that is necessary for our continued survival on this planet.
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