ENCORE: Benji Backer and Katharine Hayhoe on Finding Common Ground
Climate One
- Published
- August 14, 2026
- Duration
- 1h 2m
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- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2026
Discusses At a time when nearly everything feels polarized, Benji Backer is trying to carve out a different pa…
Summary
At a time when nearly everything feels polarized, Benji Backer is trying to carve out a different path, one where caring about the natural world isn’t a partisan issue. As the founder of Nature Is Nonpartisan, he’s bringing together voices from across the political spectrum who might disagree on climate policy, but still share a desire to preserve public …
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At a time when nearly everything feels polarized, Benji Backer is trying to carve out a different path, one where caring about the natural world isn’t a partisan issue. As the founder of Nature Is Nonpartisan, he’s bringing together voices from across the political spectrum who might disagree on climate policy, but still share a desire to preserve public lands, wildlife, and the outdoors. Similarly, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe firmly believes conversation – even with people you disagree w