The Human Heart as a Climate Solution
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Provided by: Project Drawdown|Published on: May 28, 2026
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Synopsis
- This opinion essay argues that human connection, caring, and a sense of shared moral purpose are an underinvested but essential part of climate action.
- The author draws on faith-based climate engagement and frames science and emotion as a both-and rather than either-or, contending that facts tell us what is possible while connection tells us why it matters.
Subjects: Civics
Authors: Elizabeth Bagley, Ph.D.
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Prerequisites:
- Ensure students are familiar with climate change and solutions.
Classroom Implementation:
- Use this resource to spark discussions about how to engage others in climate action.
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- Language Arts:
- Have students highlight quotes in the essay that support the Key Takeaways listed at the beginning of the text.
- Use this text for evaluating an author's argument and point of view.
This article discusses climate change and climate action, and the importance of working with human compassion rather than solely with science to effect change. The author explains how climate action and people's morality are connected and explores how the desire to care for the climate and environment can incorporate climate action. The information presented is accurate, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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