by cityworks | Nov 17, 2015 | Public Speaking, Climate Change, slargon, Sustainability
To close out our series on “Slargon” we focus on the importance of plain language in climate change communication. Experts say that communication is key to a healthy relationship. Psychologists talk about communication in marriage and managers talk about...
by cityworks | Sep 3, 2015 | Jargon, Slang, Climate Change
We are proud to introduce the first installment of our series on “Slargon” with John Cook, a PhD Candidate and climate change researcher with the University of Queensland. Sometimes it takes a conversation over dinner to see the bigger picture, and...
by cityworks | Sep 16, 2015 | Climate Change, slargon
Next up in our “Slargon” series – the intersection of slang and jargon – is storytelling. The story of climate change is more and more often told through a personal story to explain world-wide situations. The social media of our time is helping...
by cityworks | Oct 5, 2015 | Climate Change, slargon, energy policy
Time for another installment in our ongoing “Slargon” series! The contest about whether human-made climate change is happening is over. Climate change won. Now the contest is whether we can adapt, reduce, and clean-up fast enough. With that contest comes a...
by cityworks | Oct 27, 2015 | Climate Change, slargon
In our latest post in our series about slargon, we discuss how slang and jargon affect policymaking and legal action on a local level. In July, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer presented the latest draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the City of San Diego. The plan...
by cityworks | Jul 8, 2015 | Interviews, Climate Change
Imagine yourself in conversation with someone who is important to you. But there’s a problem: your important someone doesn’t entirely agree with what you are saying. You provide facts to appeal to their mind and emotions to appeal to their heart. You try humor....
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