Climate Change Primer | C-Change Conversations

The C-Change Climate Primer is a non-partisan multimedia program on the science of climate change.

Developed in consultation with scientists, business leaders, and public policy experts working on climate change, this program is designed to give you and your community group a rational, nothing-but-the-facts explanation of the impact that climate change is having on our health, economy, and global security.

The Climate Primer is perfect for anyone interested in a fair and balanced approach to this issue, including community groups, business organizations, schools, and planning associations. Our aim always is to create an environment where people feel comfortable and encouraged to ask questions about climate change.

We have created multiple versions of the Climate Primer that focus on specific topics, including health, investments, and real estate. The Primer is also available in Spanish.

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Our keystone presentation, a nonpartisan, science-driven overview of climate change that examines the risks and impacts, as well as the innovations that offer solutions.
**Available in Spanish

Climate

Focuses on how climate change impacts our health and personal safety, and explores implications for our public health systems.

Health

Assesses the risks of climate change and how businesses may need to prepare for the impacts. Highlights include a discussion of insurance and investment, as well as on cleantech innovations and opportunities.

Business

Delves into how climate change will impact the real estate industry, including home values, insurance, and climate migration trends.

Real Estate

Provides a view of climate change that helps students see a hopeful future, including a discussion of career opportunities, cleantech innovations, and how younger people can participate in building a safer future. Can be tailored for high school and college students as well as faculty. Includes a scientific overview of climate change and assessment of general risks and impacts.

Schools

How to talk about climate
so people can listen

Offers tactics and guidance on using rational dialogue and facts that break through partisan and information barriers to help people understand the risks and impact of climate change.

Climate Literacy

COVID-19 Primer

Contrasts the risks of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic and points out important lessons we can learn from our experience that can help us in fighting climate change.

Business Primer

Leads business people through an assessment of the risk of climate change and culminates with a discussion of specific risks companies need to prepare for.

Health Primer

Focuses on how climate change impacts our health and personal safety and explores implications for our public health systems.

Solutions Series

A series of interviews with experts on the challenge of climate change. We talk with scientists, entrepreneurs, policy makers, energy experts and others who are promoting ways to help us mitigate and handle the warming planet.

Watch the interviews here.

What people are saying about our Primer:

“C-Change Conversations’ Primer is an exceedingly effective presentation of the science underpinning climate change -- it makes complex concepts accessible to all audiences and helps them understand the direct impact on their own lives. Even as it articulates the risks clearly and persuasively, the Primer also instills a sense of optimism that humanity can meet this challenge. I highly recommend this outstanding ‘C-Change Conversations’ Primer to associations, businesses, and individuals who want a clear understanding of the issue, presented in a nonpartisan and inclusive manner.”

Dr. Benjamin Strauss, President, CEO, and Chief Scientist of Climate Central

"Kathleen Biggins presented the Primer to great acclaim to about 200 bankers and business people located across the globe. The Primer is logically prepared and delivered, giving the audience both the foundational science behind climate change and relating it to issues that matter to everyone. I would recommend the C-Change Primer as a great investment of time for people of all backgrounds and experience, but particularly to companies that want to ensure their employees understand and can speak comfortably about climate change."

William Woodley, Head of US, UK and Europe, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

“The presentation blew me away—both in comprehensiveness of the facts and message, but also the way it is delivered with a passion and compassion that is stirring, resonating, and impactful but not far out for a skeptical conservative audience. These women have created, to my mind, one of the best, most persuasive presentations on climate change that I have seen and heard—it is the message and messenger both. Their work is revolutionary in concept and ambition.”

Joseph Stanislaw, International energy economist and co-author, Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy

"The C-Change Conversations presentation on climate change was a powerful wake up call to our community. They clearly outlined the risks, including to our health and personal security, in a way that was clear, concise, scientifically-based and non-partisan. As health providers it is critical that we understand the many ways climate change will impact our communities so we can prepare to meet the associated health and medical challenges. We recommend the C-Change Conversation's Primer to other health groups who are educating themselves and their communities about this significant risk."

Andrew Salner, MD, FACR, Hartford Hospital, Director, Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center

"If you have residents that are skeptical about the science of climate change, a C-Change presentation is right for your community. The presentation is persuasive, yet delivered in a non-partisan and engaging way that even skeptics would find compelling. You will leave this presentation knowing more, asking more, and expecting more of yourself, local businesses, and your government."

Steve Hagerty, Mayor of Evanston, Illinois

"You dazzled our Seattle audience and inspired many skeptics that may now look at the human causes of climate change and take a more proactive role. Best of all, you armed our audience with real data to describe the climate phenomena we are experiencing."

Garden Club of Seattle, WA Member

"C-Change Conversation's work is truly inspirational. They provide interesting and understandable presentations, suitable for a wide range of audiences, that lay out the facts in such a way that they become irresistible as a basis for action. Our children and grandchildren will thank this fine group for helping all of us to cease allowing this disastrous situation to continue."

Peter H. Raven, President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis

“You’ve opened my eyes, my mind and my heart.”

A self-described “climate skeptic” after the presentation in Nantucket MA

Navigating the political and cultural landmines of climate change is frightening, but Kathleen Biggins walked right through with grace, kindness, and facts. Methodically, she laid out the case for addressing climate change with urgency, absent the hysterics. She dealt with questions from the audience that ranged from scientifically technical to culturally sensitive -- and she did it all with a composed demeanor and a smile. I left the presentation with my own sense of urgency; more people need to hear what C-Change Conversations has to say.

Don Gordon, Baptist minister, founder of Christians Caring for Creation

Don Gordon, Baptist minister, founder of Christians Caring for Creation

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From businesses, land trusts, garden clubs, and a wide range of associations, we’re talking to citizens across the country. We hope you’ll join the conversations too!