Katharine Hayhoe

Katharine Hayhoe is a Canadian climate scientist and science communicator whose research examines climate impacts and whose public work connects climate science with diverse audiences.

Climate communication: The practice of explaining climate science, risks, and responses to varied audiences. Hayhoe has made public explanation of climate change a central part of her work.
Climate change impacts: The effects of changing climate conditions on ecosystems, societies, and economies. Hayhoe studies how global climate change affects particular regions and communities.
Climate science: The study of Earth's climate system, its changes, and their causes. Hayhoe's research and communication draw on this broader scientific field.
Global Weirding: A video series by Katharine Hayhoe explaining climate change and its effects. The series is a direct example of her accessible, public-facing climate communication.
Climate change denial: The rejection or misrepresentation of the scientific evidence for human-caused climate change. Her communication addresses resistance to climate science without treating it as merely a knowledge gap.
Climate change in the United States: Observed and projected climate changes and their effects across the United States. Her assessments and communication often examine risks facing U.S. regions.
Climate model: A mathematical representation of the climate system used to simulate past and future conditions. Models underpin the projections used to assess regional climate impacts.
Saving Us: A 2021 book by Katharine Hayhoe about communicating climate change and motivating action. The book develops her approach to discussing climate across personal and political differences.
Evangelical Christianity: A diverse Protestant Christian movement emphasizing personal conversion, biblical authority, and evangelism. Hayhoe has engaged evangelical audiences by connecting climate responsibility with shared religious commitments.
Climate change in Canada: Observed and projected climate changes and their effects across Canada. Her Canadian background connects her work to the country's rapidly changing climate.

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