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How Alexandria Villaseñor Talks to Climate Deniers

This is how Alexandria use personal storytelling to talk to a climate-denying relative.

09/25/2020

Peril and Promise

How Alexandria Villaseñor Talks to Climate Deniers

Clip: Season 2020 | 49s

This is how Alexandria use personal storytelling to talk to a climate-denying relative.

As a climate activist, Alexandria Villaseñor has had a lot of experience discussing the impacts and science behind climate change with everyone from young climate supporters to politicians. But when the topic of climate change comes up with a climate-denying relative at Thanksgiving dinner, she opts to use storytelling and personal experience to get on common ground.

09/25/2020

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How Alexandria Villaseñor Talks to Climate Deniers

Clip: S2020 | 49s | This is how Alexandria use personal storytelling to talk to a climate-denying relative. (49s)

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