EPISODE · Apr 30, 2020 · 42 MIN

Cartoons and Climate Change

from Science Comedy Paradox · host Kasha Patel

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, host Kasha Patel interviews a scientist who is using cartoons to combat misinformation about climate change. With over a decade of research into climate change communication, Dr. John Cook has learned how parallel thinking--basically using analogies--is an effective way to address the logic behind many climate change misconceptions. Cook has recently released his cartoon book called Cranky Uncle vs. Climate Change, which is available on his website along with video versions of the cartoons. This episode also features clips from Kasha's Virtually Sustainable Earth Day Comedy Show, which can be viewed here on her YouTube channel. It also features a clip from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to illustrate how parallel thinking is often used by late-night talk show hosts.