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
Meat Free Monday Movement
The movement to skip meat once a week continues to grow as more and more people are finding innovative ways to make meatless dishes part of their everyday culture, customs and cuisine.
Sign up for a Leave No Trace event
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics educates people about their impact on nature and how to protect the environment while enjoying outdoor activities
Calculate your diet's carbon footprint
Try out BBC's Climate change food calculator to find our what your diet's carbon footprint and how your meals impact climate change.
Earth Day 2023 Festival + Virtual Stage
Our Earth Day 2023 Festival + Virtual Stage provides a space for the climate and environmental communities to connect with the public, meet and learn from one another, and bring new people into the movement.
Listen to BBC Costing The Earth Podcast
Fresh ideas from the sharpest minds working toward a cleaner, greener planet
Good on You (lifestyle app)
Good On You is your trusted source of sustainability ratings for fashion. The Good On You app gives you the power to easily check the impact of your favourite fashion brands on the issues you care about.
Live webcams of Natural Phenomenons
Explore is a multimedia organization that documents leaders around the world who have devoted their lives to extraordinary causes. Both educational and inspirational, explore creates a portal into the soul of humanity by championing the selfless acts of others.
Plant a Tree with One Tree Planted
One Tree Planted is a non-profit organization that allows individuals to plant trees for $1 each, helping to reforest areas affected by wildfires, deforestation, and other environmental disasters.
Donate, Fundraise or Shop to protect chimpanzees and conserve the natural world
The Jane Goodall Institute empowers individuals to take action through community-centered conservation projects, environmental education, and advocacy efforts to protect wildlife and their habitats.
Listen to BBC Earth Podcast
Each week the BBC Earth podcast brings you entertainment, humour, an abundance of amazing animal stories and unbelievable unheard sounds. Explore the world of animals with superpowers, deep dive into death, hear from heroes passionately protecting the planet and get expert insights into corners of the natural world you’ve never explored before.
