TED Radio Hour · September 4, 2026 · 50m

Less guilt, more joy: A new chapter for climate action

In this TED Radio Hour episode, researcher Elizabeth Dunn challenges the conventional narrative that climate action is all about sacrifice. She shares research on 'climate hacks'—small behavioral changes that benefit both the environment and our personal happiness. The episode explores how reframing eco-friendly choices as opportunities for joy can make them more sustainable and appealing.

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The Sacrifice Narrative of Climate Action

The host introduces the conventional framing that climate action requires sacrifice like eating less meat, buying less, and driving less.

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Climate Hacks That Boost Happiness

Researcher Elizabeth Dunn presents climate hacks that benefit the planet while also increasing personal happiness.

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