A Journey from Climate Sceptic to Climate Advocate

In this article, Sarah Ott shares her personal journey from being a climate sceptic to becoming a passionate advocate for clean energy and teaching the science of climate change to teenage students. She discusses her initial doubts about climate change, influenced by her community and right-wing media, and her eventual realization of the truth. Ott highlights the importance of education, personal growth, and empathy in changing perspectives and encourages understanding and open conversations with climate change deniers. With the increasing partisan divide on the issue, Ott emphasizes the need to connect with individuals through shared values and the importance of providing support to those undergoing similar transformative journeys. She mentions the Pew Research Center data showing a growing concern about climate change among Americans and highlights the potential for change as evidenced by research from Yale and George Mason Universities. This article serves as an inspiring example of personal growth, advocacy, and the power of education in tackling climate change.