It’s that time of year when we reconnect with our loved ones, pass delicious home-cooked delights around the table, give thanks, and erode our last line of defense against the hordes of jingle bells, eggnog, and holiday decorum.

It’s also a time for environmental professionals to once again display patient assertiveness in table conversations with friends and family as climate change, and the typical responses, come up:

“My town has a plastic bag ban now!”

“I like meat too much, I can’t give up steak.”

Or my personal favorite, “but didn’t you fly here?”

You may have that conspiracy theorist relative who still doesn’t believe in man-made climate change. You may have relatives who throw their hands up in absolution of the problem. If you’re fortunate, you’ll have relatives who are eager to learn how they can do their part.

Regardless of who sits around your table and what their values and beliefs are, the most immediate impact we can have on the world is by changing the minds and hearts of those closest to us. To do so, it helps to be equipped with the latest talking points, links, and communication tactics to make a real difference. We’ve compiled for you the best resources to help you speak truth hotter than your momma’s green bean casserole.