Dual Crises: What the COVID-19 Pandemic Means for Climate Change
Meghan Salmon-Tumas
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Lecture Videos
Lecture Videos
Video 1
Video 1
Video 2
Video 2
Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions
1. How do you think public perception and political will regarding climate change could shift due to our experiences with COVID-19?
1. How do you think public perception and political will regarding climate change could shift due to our experiences with COVID-19?
2. Which climate-relevant changes from this time seem most likely to impact our future? Possible examples: reduced travel and commuting, increased computing, increased use of disposables, reduced purchasing.
2. Which climate-relevant changes from this time seem most likely to impact our future? Possible examples: reduced travel and commuting, increased computing, increased use of disposables, reduced purchasing.
3. What can the changes we are seeing in economies and environments tell us about the importance of individual choices or systemic change?
3. What can the changes we are seeing in economies and environments tell us about the importance of individual choices or systemic change?
4. Think of a time when your beliefs changed. What made that change possible? Share your story with the group; together reflect on how we can build trust and communication between scientists and public leaders.
4. Think of a time when your beliefs changed. What made that change possible? Share your story with the group; together reflect on how we can build trust and communication between scientists and public leaders.