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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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