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"Why is this important? What do these words mean? How can I participate?"
Resources to answer these and other questions are posted on this page.
Please email us with your questions (or resources!), or if you find a link that has gone bad.
We all start where we are. There are no stupid questions!
What does "resilient" even mean in the context of Harrison, anyway? This article explains some important terms: resilience, mitigation, adaptation.
from the United States Environmental Protection Agency
A quick quiz with an approximate score. This is not to make you feel guilty, but it will give you a new perspective!
We all live on the same planet. We all share a home. It needs to be livable for everyone. Equally.
from the Center for Energy Education
How can I participate?
How can I participate?
For local Harrison Maine resilience, you can join us! Contact info is at the bottom of the page.
For local Harrison Maine resilience, you can join us! Contact info is at the bottom of the page.
But click here for some larger climate groups you can join. They are focused on systemic change, not local resilience. Many have local chapters.
But click here for some larger climate groups you can join. They are focused on systemic change, not local resilience. Many have local chapters.
350.org ("We fight for a world beyond fossil fuels.")
Third Act (for people near or past retirement. Double focus on climate and democracy.)
Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL– "We work with members of Congress across the political spectrum to find common ground on climate change action.")
Sunrise Movement ("Sunrise members are under 35, pay dues, and organize to stop the climate crisis and win a Green New Deal.")
Extinction Rebellion (XR– International group with those dramatic demonstrations)
Fridays for Future (Youth-led network, inspired by Greta Thunberg.)
from Edmunds.com
Explanation from NASA. It mentions the Industrial Revolution, which started in the years around 1800. The changes have been gradual; it's public awareness that's recent.
This website is visually dramatic, but it has interesting information.
A Reference List of Acronyms:
A Reference List of Acronyms:
CCEMA - Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency
CEBE- Center for an Ecology Based Economy (Norway, Maine)
CRP- Community Resilience Partnership (Grants)
FEMA- Federal Emergency Management Agency
GOPIF- Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future
GPCOG - Greater Portland Council of Governments (they help all of Cumberland County)
NASA- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
RHM- Resilient Harrison Maine (that's us!)
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