How do you get anyone to care about climate change? The issue, which has become so politicized and polarizing, often makes that conversation difficult, but climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe has found a way, which she practices every day. “Begin your conversation with something that matters to them.” This is the first step in starting discussion about climate change with a skeptical crowd, according to Hayhoe, author of “Saving Us.” During a conversation with Salon’s Alli Joseph.

Watch the full “Salon Talks” conversation here to hear more from Hayhoe about starting a conversation about climate science in your family and community: