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Confessions of a Climate Change Humorist: Jim Poyser at TEDxIndianapolis

3,690 views · Published 17 November 2013 · 7:52 · Indexed 29 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Jim Poyser explores the topic of climate change and how a light touch to talking about the topic is paramount, as humor is an essential tool in educating. Something this big has to be properly leavened with a bit of laughter. Poyser recently left his longtime Managing Editor position at NUVO Newsweekly in Indianapolis and Editor position at Indiana Living Green, to pursue eco-activism on a full time basis. In September, he was named Executive Director of Earth Charter Indiana, a non-profit organization dedicated to the principles of Earth Charter and its holistic approach to reckoning with climate change, economic inequality, and peace and justice challenges. He travels the area on bicycle delivering the Climate Reality slideshow to audiences of all ages. His position at Earth Charter focuses on an initiative to empower the youth of Indiana to advocate for a cleaner, safer environment.

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