The Crisis
What is it, and why do we care? Check out these resources on the issues around climate change AND the hope.
Global CO2 levels are higher than they have been in hundreds of thousands of years. This will cause irreversible damage if we don't act soon.
Our climate is changing in ways never seen before: 120 degrees in Canada, half of California in flames, abnormally frequent tropical storms, and more. We are running out of time to reduce the impact of climate change, and it is crucial that everyone does their part to improve the health of out environment.
"These problems are symptoms of US,"
BUT
"Something as small as a butterfly's wings can cause a typhoon."
This Is Not Normal
The effects of the climate crisis are approaching us at a record pace. Places like Sri Lanka and Sub-Saharan Africa have long suffered the consequences of a changing climate. Now, we, as the global North, are feeling the warming of the globe.
Saving Ourselves
Some people think worrying about climate change is just about saving the trees and animals. They're wrong; nature will look after itself; it's about saving ourselves.
Transportation accounts for 29% of US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (source: EPA.gov). Tony Seba, professor at Stanford University, delivers a compelling talk about about the clean energy disruption needed in this sector.
Electrify Everything!
Rewiring America founder Saul Griffith presented a plan to rapidly electrify the country, create 25 million jobs and avoid climate disaster.
The Green New Deal explained.
Rev. Lennox Yearwood explains why poor communities are disproportionately affected by climate change and calls out the biggest lender to fossil fuel projects: JP Morgan Chase.