Climate Action Resource Center
A collection of readables, watchables and doables to share at your workplace.
Things to read
The data startup helping businesses navigate climate change
Karen Wang, founder and CEO of Climind, on how climate data analysis can help businesses make better decisions.
Intersections of Digital Rights and Environmental and Climate Justice
The Ford Foundation explores the intersection of digital rights and environmental and climate justice, discussing how technology can be used to address the climate crisis while avoiding perpetuating existing inequalities.
World Refugee Day: Ukraine refugee crisis demonstrates model for facilitating climate migration as a solution
The Ukrainian refugee crisis is an example of how countries can respond to climate migration. By recognizing climate refugees and providing support, we can address the humanitarian crisis caused by climate change
Earth911 Recycling Search
North America's most extensive recycling databases.
Role of Keystone Species in an Ecosystem
A keystone species helps define an entire ecosystem. Without its keystone species, the ecosystem would be dramatically different or cease to exist altogether.
Crumbling Away: How Climate Change Could Accelerate Infrastructure Corrosion
Civil infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Critical pieces of infrastructure may fail sooner in the coming decades, warns study.
The Ancient Wisdom Stored in Trees
What very old trees can teach us about life, death, and time.
We Only Think We Flush It Away
8 waste products that come back to haunt us.
There’s no planet B
The scientific evidence is clear: the only celestial body that can support us is the one we evolved with. Here’s why
Junk Carbon Offsets Are What Make These Big Companies ‘Carbon Neutral’
Dozens of the biggest global companies — from banks to industrial heavyweights — have made bold climate claims justified by cheap renewable-energy offsets that don’t counteract global warming
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
Forest App (productivity app)
Forest is a popular productivity app that helps people beat their phone addiction and manage their time in an interesting and pleasant way. Users can earn credits by not using their cell phones and plant real trees around the world with the credits.
DIY Ways to Rewild Your Yard
Rewilding is a managed process for transforming your yard into a natural oasis that wildlife and people can enjoy. Learn how you can do it yourself at home!
Build Sustainable Meals with Eat Low Carbon
Eat Low Carbon is a fun, but informative, interactive site that provides diet tips and food scores. There’s even a quiz to test your knowledge of which foods are planet friendlier.
21 Herbs and Spices You Should ALWAYS Grow
In this video, I give you my best 21 herbs and spices that I recommend you should always grow in your home garden.
2-Minutes Practical Tips for Starting a Balcony Herb Garden
If you’re a beginner plant grower and want to grow flavorful herbs in your balcony, these quick 2-Minutes Practical Tips for Starting a Balcony Herb Garden will help you a lot.
Take Action with the Climate Reality Project
The Climate Reality Project offers a platform for individuals to take action on climate change through various initiatives, campaigns, and events to mobilize communities and influence policy change.
Sign Petitions with Sierra Club to fight the Climate Crisis
Sierra Club offers various petitions for environmental issues. People can sign petitions on different issues like climate, land conservation, and air quality, and take action for environmental protection.
Learn more about Circular Economy with the The Ellen MacArthur Foundation Podcast
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's podcast series explores the circular economy, featuring interviews with experts and innovators. Learn about how to create a more sustainable and regenerative economy
Explore the 44 ways you can take action with Ocean Wise
Ocean Wise Conservation Association provides various ways to take action to protect oceans like reducing single-use plastics, supporting sustainable seafood, and participating in shoreline cleanups.
Adopt a Symbolic Species with WWF
Support WWF's global efforts to protect wild animals and their habitats and choose from kits with plush and more.
