William Yagatich

@praxis_in_space

Sociology PhD from UMD, College Park working at George Mason Univ in the Center for Climate Change Communication—Personal account, opinions are my own

Joined April 2011

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    Feb 19

    Today, the U.S. officially returns to the Paris Climate Agreement, joining the world in a global goal to limit warming to 2C with an aspiration of 1.5C. Here are the emissions cuts required to meet those goals. Media friends, learn more here:

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    Jan 28

    I've just published the Teachers' Guide to Cranky Uncle - providing many ideas of classroom activities for using the game to teach critical thinking & building resilience against misinformation

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    Jan 22

    Biden has selected an unprecedented number of climate experts to top White House positions, created new ones, & elevated the issue across departments. So we made a list of everyone you need to know to cover climate. cc

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    Jan 27

    I've been working on climate change for more than 15 years now. And this feeling? It's called hope. Remember to celebrate the victories along the way. Because we have a long road and more tough fights ahead.

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    Jan 27
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    19 Dec 2020

    On day one, my administration will rejoin the Paris Agreement and put America back in the business of leading the world on climate change.

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    17 Dec 2020

    Calling all K12 & college teachers interested in using game to teach critical thinking & resilience against misinformation in their classes - I'm currently developing a Teachers' Guide to Cranky Uncle including class activities & would love to hear from teachers…

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    2 Dec 2020

    Thank you for suggesting that I write this now published paper: Supporting communities of practice as a strategy to accelerate uptake of environmental science for climate action: TV weathercasters as a case study via

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    24 Nov 2020

    Does it feel like it's been getting warmer for Thanksgiving? For many US cities it's late November climate change, reports today. Since 1942, 7°F warmer in Atlanta, 6°F in Chicago, 4°F in NYC and 3°F in Dallas.

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    A Black person is killed about every 40 hours by police. explains how we can enhance police accountability in the United States.

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    10 Nov 2020

    Check out this fabulous panel- happening in just over 2 hours. Parren J. Mitchell Symposium Series on Unequal Treatment and Enforcement 12:30-1:45. See link below for details.

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    9 Nov 2020

    🚨 The portal to request a mail-in ballot for Georgia’s January 5th runoffs is now online. If you are in Georgia & if you wish to vote by mail:

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    9 Nov 2020

    It’s remarkably consistent, by a margin of at least two to one, voters want a clean energy future for America—ASAP.

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    31 Oct 2020

    We can and will solve the climate crisis — together.

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    27 Oct 2020

    NEW: 82% of registered U.S. voters say achieving 100% clean energy should be the primary goal of U.S. energy policy. See what other opinions U.S. voters have on gas and climate change in a new poll from , & :

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    16 Oct 2020

    Recently spoke to re Amy Coney Barrett denying the scientific consensus on climate change

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    16 Oct 2020

    If you love your children/grandchildren and want them to have a livable planet, read this analysis by Drs. & Sam Myers about how Trump and Biden are likely to help (or hurt) the odds of achieving that goal.

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    16 Oct 2020

    Most Virginians are interested in news about climate change & solutions, and through we're helping Wxcasters & journalists report those stories.

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    16 Oct 2020

    Now published: Our nearly decade-long evaluation of the project that supports TV Wxcasters as local climate educators. Spoiler alert: It works!

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    Widespread coastal flood risk this week with extremely high astronomical tides. Rising seas mean 450,000+ Americans face impacts whenever water levels reach 24" above the local tideline:

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