Change Quote by Naomi Klein
“There is a triple layer of jargon when writing about climate change. You have the scientists, who are very cautious now because of the amount of climate denial. Then you have the U.N. jargon - I had to carry around a glossary of terms. It was like an alphabet soup.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Book launch for “This Changes Everything”, 2015
The language around climate is layered, with scientific caution, UN terminology, and public misunderstanding creating barriers to clear communication.
In simple terms: Climate talk is muddled by multiple jargon layers.
Key Takeaway
Simplify language to bridge gaps.
Themes
communication
climate
policy
misunderstanding
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- public talks
- policy briefs
- media articles
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
environmental discourse
semantic complexity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we keep accuracy while making terms accessible?
- What jargon most blocks public understanding?
A Different Perspective
Over‑simplification may erase nuance.
