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How memes can promote climate awareness and action

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Adult male Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) in Labuk Bay, Sabah, Borneo. (Getty)
Adult male Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) in Labuk Bay, Sabah, Borneo. (Getty)

An online community of nature nerds tries to use humor to bring attention to issues of ecology and climate change and raise money for organizations that help animals. It raises questions about the best way to motivate people to care about climate change. Is it hope, fear or humor?

Ben Brock Johnson and Dean Russell from WBUR's "Endless Thread" report.

This segment aired on June 6, 2024.

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Ben Brock Johnson Executive Producer, Podcasts
Ben Brock Johnson is the executive producer of podcasts at WBUR and co-host of the podcast Endless Thread.

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Dean Russell Producer, WBUR Podcasts
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