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David Suzuki’s Climate Warning: “It’s Too Late” Still Means Action Recently, David Suzuki — the voice of Canadian environmentalism for half a century — made headlines when he told iPolitics that the fight against climate change is lost. (Read the article here). That’s a gut punch. When the man who has spent decades ringing the […]
Climate Action – Political Alliances Political Alliances Political alliances have helped climate action by bringing together resources and influence to push for policies and cut emissions. Some Regional groups have lowered power sector emissions. They have done so by setting emissions caps and using the auction money to fund clean energy and efficiency. This coalition […]
Climate Optimism: A Mindset Shift That Matters What Is Climate Optimism? Climate optimism isn’t about ignoring the reality of climate change. It’s not naïve hope or a feel-good distraction from hard truths. Climate optimism is a mindset. One that recognizes the scale of the challenge but refuses to stop at despair. At its core, climate […]
Climate Conversations: Talking to Stakeholders A mini-course in climate communication for everyday people who are ready to speak up. Course Intro: You Don’t Have to Be an Expert You Don’t Have to Be an Expert. Just a Concerned Human Discussing climate change with people you know is challenging enough. But what about speaking up to […]
Part 2 – Climate Conversations: Find Your Lane & Voice Find Your Lane – That’s Where You Start This project is for that moment. The moment when you’re ready to learn, reflect, and prepare to act—on your own terms. Step 1: Define Your Climate Lens Start by asking: What part of this work speaks to […]
Start Your Personal Climate Action (Even If You’re Not the DIY Type) Not into building pergolas or digging swales? You’re not alone. And you’re not off the hook, either. Here’s how to start your climate action project without lifting a shovel. If you’re someone who: You’re still in the right place. Climate action is different […]
Climate Action & Advocacy Here’s the truth: consumer choices alone won’t fix everything. But they have power. Combining those choices with community action, advocacy, and shifts in daily habits will build momentum for real change. Ready to be part of the change you want? Start with What You Can Control Big changes are difficult. Start […]
Start a Local Repair Circle Step‑by‑Step Plan A Repair Circle (or “Repair Café”) is a community gathering where volunteers help people fix everyday items—clothing, electronics, furniture—rather than tossing them out. It’s eco‑friendly, social, and empowering. Build Your Core Team Gather enthusiastic volunteers: craftspeople, technicians, makers, anyone skilled at repairing things. Aim for diverse repair specialties […]
Common climate-related terms. A mini dictionary of some of the most common climate-related terms We hear about them, we nod wisely, but do we know what they mean? 1. Carbon Footprint This is the total amount of greenhouse gases (like carbon dioxide) your activities put into the atmosphere. Think driving your car, heating your home, […]
Mothers on a Mission: Fighting for Climate Change Mothers on a Mission: Fighting for Climate Change. There are several groups across the U.S. and Canada in which mothers are leading the charge to protect their children’s futures. 1. Mothers Out Front These groups started in Boston, but now they’ve got teams across the U.S. They’re […]