10 Things NOT to Do When Talking About Climate Change

Climate change isn’t a debate club topic- it’s our planet, on fire, flooding, and freezing all at once. If you want to sound informed (and not like that one uncle at Thanksgiving), here’s what not to do.

1. Don’t Call It a Hoax While Your City’s Underwater

   Denial doesn’t float.

2. Don’t Ignore Science Because It’s Inconvenient

   You don’t argue with gravity; stop arguing with climate data.

3. Don’t Post “Thoughts and Prayers” Instead of Action

   God helps those who plant trees.

4. Don’t Blame It on “The Weather”

   This isn’t random. It’s a pattern- and it’s getting worse.

5. Don’t Shame People Trying to Help

   Mocking activists doesn’t cool the planet.

6. Don’t Pretend It Won’t Affect You

   Wildfires, droughts, and storms don’t check zip codes first.

7. Don’t Oversimplify the Problem

   It’s complex, and it needs real solutions, not one-liners.

8. Don’t Tune Out Because It’s Overwhelming

   Change starts small, but it starts with you.

9. Don’t Hoard Resources

   Community survival > doomsday hoarding.

10. Don’t Give Up

    Action, even small, beats despair every time.

Final Thought

Climate change is everyone’s problem. So, treat it like one.