Debate How should we respond to climate change?, live and 1v1 on camera
Urgent action or overblown panic? Debate climate policy and science in a live 1v1.
Almost everyone agrees the climate is changing; the fights are over how urgent it is, what it costs, and who pays. Policy, science, and economics all collide here.
What each side argues
Act now
- The science is settled and the risks are severe
- Acting late costs far more than acting now
- Clean energy is already cheaper in many places
Skeptic
- Models and predictions are often overstated
- Aggressive policy hurts jobs and the poor
- One nation's cuts are dwarfed by global emissions
These are common positions, not the full picture. The best arguments come out live, when someone has to defend them in real time.
How it works
- Check your camera and mic. Debaters go on camera; viewers don't have to.
- Pick the Climate Change topic and get matched with someone taking the opposing side (Act now vs Skeptic).
- Debate live in a public room. The audience chats and a challenge timer rotates new debaters in so everyone gets a turn.
- The crowd can flag a debater off or vote to extend the clock.
Frequently asked
How do I debate Climate Change online?
Open Joust, allow your camera and mic, choose the "Climate Change" topic or add it as a tag, and you'll be matched with someone who wants to argue the other side in a live 1v1 video debate.
Do I need an account?
No. Joust is anonymous, so you can watch, chat, and debate without signing up.
Can I just watch instead of debating?
Yes. Anyone can watch a live Climate Change debate, chat with the audience, and join the line to take a seat when a debater leaves.