Individual Efforts to Fight Climate Change
- Rick Bonetti
- 6 hours ago
- 1 min read
While the current U. S. Administration is calling climate change a hoax, Columbia Climate School in New York City offers 7 Climate Experts on What We Can Still Do to Fight Climate Change:
"We need more grassroots initiatives. Meet people old school–style in cafes or at local businesses or nonprofit organizations, spend time getting to know them, and come up with collective plans for sustainable living,” ~ Radhika Iyengar
"The most important thing you can do about climate change is to talk about it." Join a climate group to magnify their impact... urge local news outlets to report on climate. ~ Katharine Hayhoe
“Support local food systems and farmers,” ~ Cynthia Rosenzweig
Work for clean energy locally - "Actively support wind or solar energy projects that are being proposed in your communities." Encourage local officials to pass pro-climate laws or consider running for office themselves. ~ Michael Gerrard
"Attend the meetings of little-known state agencies or commissions that hold power over the energy transition." ~ Bill McKibben
"Petition your legislators, your representatives in state assemblies, and your members of Congress and Senators. Write letters and emails,” ~ Bill Nye
“We all have voices, and we must use them now. Speak up and speak out.” ~ Michael Mann
Launched in 2020, the Columbia Climate School is taking bold action on climate change and related sustainability challenges. The Climate School’s vision is a healthy planet that enables just and prosperous societies to thrive.