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Katharine HayhoeIt's a new normal and I really do think that global weirding is the best way to describe what we're seeing.
Katharine HayhoeIt's a common perception that science and religion are mutually exclusive. But there are many scientists who would consider themselves to be spiritual people.
Katharine HayhoeI think it's interesting that the United States and Australia are two of the most individualistic nations in the entire world in terms of national personality.
Katharine HayhoeWe need a price on carbon that accurately reflects its real costs on our society and our wellbeing.
Katharine HayhoeI don't think there are any churches that have "Thou shalt not believe in climate change" written in their actual statement of faith.
Katharine HayhoeIf you can frame climate change as an alternate religion, or as one more of those issues where the pointy-headed liberal atheist scientists are trying to discredit the Bible, then you've already got a ton of people on your side who are concerned about heresy, other religions, or teaching evolution in schools.
Katharine Hayhoe