How to change someone's mind...

1. **Understand Their Perspective**: Before you start, try to understand why they might be skeptical about climate change. It could be due to a lack of information, misunderstanding of the science, or a deep-seated belief. Understanding their viewpoint can help you tailor your approach.

2. **Use Credible Sources**: Presenting facts from reputable and non-partisan sources can be effective. Refer to scientific studies, reports from organizations like the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), and other authoritative bodies.

3. **Personalize the Discussion**: Relate climate change to issues that personally affect them. This could be the impact on local weather patterns, health concerns related to pollution, or economic benefits of renewable energy.

4. **Avoid Confrontation and Judgment**: People often become defensive if they feel attacked. Approach the conversation with empathy and avoid making them feel ignorant or wrong for their beliefs.

5. **Highlight the Consensus Among Scientists**: Emphasize that there is a strong consensus among scientists about the reality of climate change and its human causes. This can challenge the belief that there is significant scientific disagreement.

6. **Use Storytelling and Examples**: Share stories or examples of how climate change is impacting people, wildlife, and environments around the world. Personal stories or documentaries can be more impactful than abstract data.

7. **Discuss Solutions and Positive Actions**: Focusing only on the negative aspects of climate change can be overwhelming. Discussing practical solutions and what can be done to mitigate the effects can be more encouraging.

8. **Be Patient and Open to Continuous Dialogue**: Changing deeply held beliefs doesn’t happen overnight. Be patient and open to having ongoing conversations.

9. **Encourage Critical Thinking**: Encourage them to think critically about the sources of their information and to question potential biases.

10. **Lead by Example**: Demonstrate through your actions how one can make a difference, such as reducing carbon footprint, supporting sustainable practices, and staying informed about environmental issues.