Climate Action Resource Center
A collection of readables, watchables and doables to share at your workplace.
Things to read
THE OZONE LAYER IS MENDING, AND WITH IT OUR FUTURE
A scientific assessment backed by the United Nations reported that the ozone layer is mending, with the hole over Antarctica expected to be patched by 2066. Together, we possess all of the tools necessary to combat the climate crisis, we need only find the collective will, political and otherwise, to bet on ourselves, our economies, our countries, and the health of planet Earth.
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.
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.
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
Climate Literacy with NASA
Learn the 2023 realities of Climate Change Crisis
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.
Why mental health is a priority for action on climate change
Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being, concludes a new WHO policy brief, launched today at the Stockholm+50 conference. The Organization is therefore urging countries to include mental health support in their response to the climate crisis, citing examples where a few pioneering countries have done this effectively.
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.
Climate change: Do I need to stop eating meat?
With livestock being one of the main contributors of greenhouse gases, the government's climate advisers have said the public should be urged to less meat to help protect the planet.
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
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This is just how unfair climate change is
The climate crisis affects everyone, but not equally. How does climate change intersect with social injustice, and what can we do about it? Planet A explores these questions, offering a global perspective on how we can shift towards a sustainable future.
A Message From the Future With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
a hopeful two-part short film that tells the story of a possible future where the Green New Deal has transformed the United States into a sustainable, equitable, and just society.
Fire in Paradise (2019)
A film on the 2018 Camp Fire, California’s deadliest-ever wildfire, that examines contributing factors, including climate change.
Bill Gates on How Business Leaders Can Fight Climate Change | HBR IdeaCast
In this podcast, Bill Gates discusses how business leaders can take action to fight climate change, highlighting the need for innovation, cooperation, and policy changes.
Plastic Wars (2020)
With the plastic industry expanding like never before and the crisis of ocean pollution growing, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the fight over the future of plastics
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.
The Power of Big Oil (2022)
Part One: Denial charts the fossil fuel industry’s early research on climate change, investigating industry efforts to sow seeds of doubt about the science. Part Two: Doubt explores the industry’s efforts to stall climate policy, even as evidence about climate change grew more certain in the new millennium. Part Three: Delay follows the rise of natural gas; examines the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations’ actions on climate change; and explores what may happen next.
One Earth Film Festival 2023
Virtual Film Festival hosted by by One Earth Film Festival and the City of Chicago to celebrate Earth Day
The smallest solution to one of our biggest problems - Tierney Thys & Christian Sardet
Explore the possibility of plastivores— organisms that can eat and break down plastic— helping reduce the plastic waste on Earth.
Are Microplastics in Our Water Becoming a Macroproblem?
You might not be able to see them, but they're in the water. Although trash heaps are easier to spot in waterways, microplastics—pieces of plastic smaller than five millimeters—have started to stir more concern. Acting as sponges, the pieces soak up the chemicals around them and often make their way through the food chain, ending up on dinner plates.
Things to do
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.
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.
Test your knowledge of our environment with Quizzes
How well do you know your home planet? Test your knowledge with various quizzes on Climate, Emissions, Activism, Conservation and Restoration efforts.
Sign a Petition to Fight Fast Fashion
Behind every piece of clothing in a store, there is an industry stripping the Earth of its limited resources and exploiting the labor force that works in its garment factories. Sign the petition to fight for sustainable fashion.
Make an Earth Day Window Sign
Be an advocate for the planet, right from you home – make an Earth Day sign for your window!
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.
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!
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
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.
Gift a Tree with Treedom
Give the gift of a tree. Reach anyone, anytime, with a thought that goes straight to the heart.
