64. Bridging the Partisan Divide with Christopher Barnard

*This episode first aired in April 2021 and Chris's title mentioned in the show has changed since.Climate change and environmental protection haven't always been as politicized as they are today. And, unfortunately, in being so, progress on these fronts gets hindered. Chris Barnard is helping to change that. He's the VP of External Affairs of The American Conservation Coalition, a group founded by political conservatives working to transform the narrative of denialism in order to get more voices to the table. We talk about how these issues shouldn't be political, how you can find allies across the political spectrum, and which solutions may satisfy all.HighlightsHow have conservatives, at least stereotypically, come to be labeled as anti-environment or even anti-science?What does Chris think is missing from the current environmental conversation?What kind of work has his organization done to bridge the political divide on climate change and other environmental matters?What YOU Can DoDecide to be pro-environment over pro-X political party.Have healthy discussions with others who may not necessarily share your political views. As long as your end goal is the same regarding protecting the environment, discussion and compromise can move us so much further, together.Have an open mind to solutions you may have disregarded before.Educate yourself. Chris, for example, recommends resources such as the Market Environmentalism Academy.ResourcesAmerican Conservation Coalition websiteACC InstagramACC TwitterACC FacebookWant a free guide to help you become a force for nature? Get it HERE!If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review it! This helps to boost its visibility. Hit me up on Instagram and Facebook and let me know what actions you have been taking. Adopting just one habit can be a game-changer because imagine if a billion people also adopted that! What difference for the world are you going to make today?