Most people like to talk about the weather. It’s often a good conversation starter – just mention how you were drenched at a Coldplay concert; it’s a great way to get people’s attention pretty quickly.
Mention climate change, however, and it is often a different reaction, often expressed in a sigh, a shrug or both, signalling a mix of “this is beyond me” resignation and lack of interest.
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