Climate Change Comedy: Finding Humor in the Face of Death

Comedians like David Perdue, Michelle Wolf, and Joel Kim Booster are using humor to tackle climate change and bring levity to a topic that is increasingly present in everyday life. Social scientists say that comedy can motivate feelings of hope and optimism, combat climate doom, and boost civic engagement. The Climate Comedy Cohort, a joint project between American University’s Center for Media & Social Impact and Generation180, announced a new class of comedians earlier this month. Programs like this can help combat climate doom and inaction by focusing on solutions.