Climate Action Resource Center
A collection of readables, watchables and doables to share at your workplace.
Things to read
Food security in a world of overshoot
The article explores the links between food security and ecological overshoot, and highlights the ongoing food security challenges.
Food Waste Recycling: 7 Steps for Easy Home Composting
"Green That Life" provides tips on reducing food waste, composting, and recycling, with the aim to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable living at home.
Reframe the Way You Think About Natural Disasters in 2023
The fight to make climate education more accessible is inextricably linked with the way we discuss climate change and justice. Earth Day encourages everyone to engage in dialogue carefully and intentionally. Instead of falling back on “natural,” consider these events through a multidimensional lens in order to adequately recognize and analyze all environmental, sociodemographic, and governmental factors.
Can Species Have ‘Agency’ in Their Own Conservation?
New research suggests understanding species’ social learning and adaptive strategies can make them partners in their salvation.
Bye-bye dark sky: is light pollution costing us more than just the night-time?
Humans, birds and several other animals are finding it increasingly challenging to experience night-time uninterrupted by artificial light, while some creatures are handling the change better than others.
Good News Stories from around the world in 2022
This article highlights positive environmental news from around the world in 2022, including renewable energy advancements, conservation successes, and political actions supporting climate action.
Loss and Damage: Why climate reparations are top of the agenda at COP27
The COP27 conference discusses climate reparations as one of the biggest issues facing the world today. These reparations aim to address historical inequalities and assist those most affected by climate change.
How to include Indigenous communities in climate action
The article discusses the importance of including Indigenous communities in climate action and offers recommendations on how to collaborate effectively, acknowledging their unique perspectives and knowledge.
Black History Month: Racial and Environmental Justice
Greenpeace USA's Black History Month highlights the intersectionality of racial and environmental justice issues, recognizing Black activists and leaders who have fought for environmental justice.
Carbon Footprint of Lithium-Ion Battery Production (vs Gasoline, Lead-Acid)
Due to their effects on the environment, it is important that you learn about the carbon footprint of the lithium-ion batteries used in your electric vehicle (EV), phone, and tablet.
Things to watch
Some of these might be paywalled. But we've got plenty others to choose from :)
2050: what happens if we ignore the climate crisis
We envision two scenarios: what life could look like on Earth in 2050 if we do nothing and what life could look like if we take action, now. Watch this video to take a glimpse into the future and to find out what you can do to prevent global climate catastrophe. There is still hope.
To Stop a Wildlife Criminal | Gohar Petrossian
In this talk, conservation crime scientist, Dr. Gohar Petrossian, talks about the impacts of wildlife crime, how crime science helps fight this crime, and offers ideas about what each one of us can do to help stop wildlife criminals.
What really happens to the plastic you throw away - Emma Bryce
We’ve all been told that we should recycle plastic bottles and containers. But what actually happens to the plastic if we just throw it away? Emma Bryce traces the life cycles of three different plastic bottles, shedding light on the dangers these disposables present to our world.
Remothering the Land (2021)
A short documentary on the growing regenerative farming movement and connect it to a "centuries-old sustainable agricultural system."
Poisoned (2021)
Hundreds of workers at a Tampa lead smelter have been exposed to dangerous levels of the neurotoxin. The Tampa Bay Times investigates the profound consequences.
Could adopting a sustainable lifestyle be a solution for climate change? - BBC News
Janne Utriainen, his wife and four daughters are tackling climate change in their own way: they’ve moved to a remote location in northern Lapland where they live off the land: they fish, hunt, pick berries, keep sheep and chickens and grow some vegetables.
Part-3 (Native Speices) Growing Native Forests Using Miyawaki Technique Tutorial
In this video, we will understand how can we give the soil whatever nourishment it needs.
The hidden world of animal senses: Ed Yong
To understand the limits of human senses, look to the wild world of animal cognition
How to grow a forest in your backyard | Shubhendu Sharma
Forests don't have to be far-flung nature reserves, isolated from human life. Instead, we can grow them right where we are -- even in cities. Eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of native species in urban areas by engineering soil, microbes and biomass to kickstart natural growth processes. Follow along as he describes how to grow a 100-year-old forest in just 10 years, and learn how you can get in on this tiny jungle party.
Part-2 (Understanding Soil) Growing Native Forests Using Miyawaki Technique Tutorial
In the second step, we identify Native species we should be planting in this soil, so they grow strong in the given climatic conditions.
Things to do
The Climate Change Game
See if you can save the planet from the worst effects of climate change
Participate in an Earth Day Virtual Run
Join them in a virtual run where we will gather together all over the world and commemorate how amazing our Earth is! For every registration, they'll plant a tree on your behalf through One Tree Planted
DIY 7 Steps for Easy Home Composting
You can transform your food waste into nutrient-rich compost for your yard, vegetable garden, or indoor plants. Here's a 7 step guide on composting.
Gift a Tree with Treedom
Give the gift of a tree. Reach anyone, anytime, with a thought that goes straight to the heart.
Volunteer at a Global Cleanup Campaign
The Great Global Cleanup is a worldwide campaign to rid the environment of waste and plastic pollution for good. Join them and help create a waste-free world.
Calculate your Ecological Footprint
The Footprint Calculator is a tool that helps individuals understand their ecological footprint and provides tips on how to reduce their impact on the environment.
Donate to the Ocean Cleanup project
The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organization working to remove plastic waste from oceans. You can donate to support their mission of a plastic-free ocean
Try the Ecohappiness 30 day Challenge
Spending time in and around nature is so beneficial to our family’s health and well-being. It calms us when we are feeling stressed and boosts our mood when we are feeling down. The 30-Day Ecohappiness Challenge Calendar is filled with fun and relaxing activities for your family to enjoy together without leaving your own neighborhood. All of these activities can be done from inside your home, on your balcony, or in your backyard.
Attend the EarthX Film & Music Festival
EarthX seeks to promote film and the art of storytelling in a way that entertains, informs and inspires audiences to get outside, push boundaries, and protect the environment.
How to Make Natural Eco Friendly Cleaning Products at Home DIY
This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for making your own natural and non-toxic cleaning products using simple ingredients like vinegar and baking soda.
