In the words of Hazel Thayer, a 26-year-old economics grad, comedian and rising social media star, fellow young people “can work on climate doing whatever you want to do. Just point in that direction. The people in it are great and you will make a difference. I work with producers, marketers, designers, scientists, economists and foodies. Everyone can contribute. We need you all, and it's really fun.”
Thayer, who like so many kids “thought the grownups would save us” realized after graduation that she is “one of the grownups now and I'll have to do the saving”. She’s taken on the challenge in a fun and funny way in TikToks, Instagram posts and YouTube videos. Note there can be some profanities.
From talking about the ridiculous but very real conspiracy movement that has risen up around the 15-minute city concept to shorts about gas stoves Hazel is covering it all.
When she is asked what someone can do, her advice is "learn about the solutions, talk about them and demand them."
Perhaps Hazel's posts can help you open up conversations around climate change.