{"id":788006,"date":"2026-10-01T01:04:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T01:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/788006\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T01:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T01:04:12","slug":"has-direct-experience-of-a-recent-climate-event-changed-your-mind-about-the-climate-crisis-climate-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/788006\/","title":{"rendered":"Has direct experience of a recent climate event changed your mind about the climate crisis? | Climate crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Has direct experience of a global climate event where you live changed how you now view the climate crisis<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Perhaps you were sceptical or even denied the climate crisis before the impact of recent global climactic events.<\/p>\n

You may have lost your home or possessions in a wildfire in the USA <\/a>or Europe, or you have a mountain business impacted by glacial retreat and snow scarcity. Maybe your community, its agricultural or tourism ecosystem in parts of Asia or South America, has suffered because of floods; or perhaps the long summer heatwaves and rain-drenched winters in the UK have been life-changing.<\/p>\n

We would like to speak to you if your experience of a climate event has changed your perception of the problem from one that did not give you cause for concern to one you are now convinced should be taken seriously.<\/p>\n

We would also like to hear from people around the world who have changed their mind from worrying about climate change to scepticism.<\/p>\n

Share your experience<\/p>\n

You can share your response using this form.<\/p>\n

Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For alternative ways to get in touch securely please see our tips guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Has the direct experience of a climate event made you change your mind on the climate crisis and take it more seriously or become more sceptical? What happened, and how has this affected how you live your life? <\/p>\n

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What were your thoughts on the climate crisis before this climate event? <\/p>\n

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