Taking Action

In talking with those committed to climate change, it is clear that this is not a philosophical or scientific discussion.  We must take action–early and often.  There is a huge spectrum of things that can be done, ranging from small household decisions about energy consumption to political activism.

A sister site and organization is Elders Climate Action.  They have published a useful handout of ways an individual can help contribute to fighting climate change.  Here is a link to their handout, What can One Person Do?

Below are some of the key organizations on the front lines of addressing climate change/global warming. These links will lead you to information about what you can do to help.

Also, please join or donate to the above organizations.

Recommended books:

Paul Hawken, ed.  Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever to Reverse Global Warming.  http://www.drawdown.org/  Use it as a reference book any time you want to know more about climate change and what you can do about it.

Michael Bloomberg and Carl Pope,    Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses and Citizens Can Save the Planet. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCZI66A/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Bill McKibben, Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet.   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003FQM30Q/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

 

 


The obvious choice, then, is to extend our notions of self-interest. For example, it would not occur to me to plead with you, “Don’t saw off your leg. That would be an act of violence.” It wouldn’t occur to me (or to you) because your leg is part of your body. Well, so are the trees in the Amazon rain basin. They are our external lungs. We are beginning to realize that the world is our body.

Joanna Macy