Most Americans don’t understand the risks of renewable energy or view traditional energy sources like oil and gas as essential to their livelihoods, a new poll found, as a Republican trifecta in Washington prepares to pass an extensive energy agenda early next year.

Here are three key messages you and your associates need to know to flip the script on climate issues. Let’s change the conversation from whether and how fast the world is ending to how we can all work together to promote human flourishing in our communities and around the world.