Climate Allies

Organized denial, the systematic effort of fossil fuel companies and right wing think tanks to cast doubt on settled climate science, has garnered significant attention from academics and popular critics. It persists, continually morphing into new and nefarious forms. But my work reveals a counter-movement, organized credibility, which systematically builds support and legitimacy for expanding climate action beyond the usual environmental suspects. My research reveals that collaborations between cities and local defense installations have helped build support and consolidate resources for adaptation. Organizations in domains such as religion, sports, and even the corporate world, could similarly collaborate with cities and communities to advance climate action in spite of stiff political headwinds.