Document Type
Master's Non-Thesis Paper
Degree Name
Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM)
Department
Natural Resources Science
Date of Original Version
2025
Abstract
Though a majority of Americans accept climate change as a reality, most people are hesitant to discuss the issue. And the implications of climate silence have far-reaching effects, including less action on climate change. This project synthesizes recent research on climate change, climate silence, and climate action to create a workbook-style zine. This tool is meant to help people who are concerned about the changing climate have generative, deep conversations about this crisis. Through a literature review, a first-person interview, and centering inclusive science communication principles, I created I can see a future: Creative ways to talk about climate change. This project joins a growing body of workbook-style zines and zines that consider climate change and other environmental concerns. By offering the reader the opportunity to explore ideas for discussing climate change with others, it helps counter the current anti-science rhetoric being imposed by the U.S. federal government in 2025.
Recommended Citation
Young, Georgia, "I can see a future… Creative ways to talk about climate change" (2025). MESM Major Papers. Paper 1.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/mesm-pubs/1