Climate Action

Joining together to avert catastrophe.

Climate Hero Rev. Canon Sally Bingham

by Kate Sheppard

posted Dec 01, 2009

She founded the Regeneration Project, which has helped more than 10,000 congregations around the country become greener and more energy-efficient.

Climate Hero Clayton Thomas-Müller

posted Dec 01, 2009

Clayton Thomas-Müller is working to keep corporations from privatizing the atmosphere, as they have privatized the land and exploited the natural resources that once belonged to the First Nations of Canada.

Climate Direct Action Camp

posted Nov 16, 2009

In June 2008, activists gathered in Montana for the Climate Ground Zero Citizens Direct Action Training Camp, where they learned skills including the history and practice of nonviolent direct action, campaign strategy, and community organizing.

Public Attitudes, Knowledge, and Values Around the Climate

posted Nov 13, 2009

"The Energy Learning Curve", a Public Agenda poll, and additional polling data show America's changing attitude to climate action.

Climate Action

posted Nov 11, 2009

How to beat denial and rescue the planet.

10 Ways to Change Your Life

by Colin Beavan

posted Nov 11, 2009

"No Impact Man's" picks for getting started on a climate-friendly life.

Climate Hero Lorelei Scarbro

posted Nov 10, 2009

An Appalachian grandmother says no to coal, yes to wind power.

Climate Hero Sharon Hanshaw

by Kate Sheppard

posted Nov 10, 2009

Left homeless after Hurricane Katrina, she fights for communities that will suffer most from climate impacts.

Resource Guide for Climate Action

by Heather Purser

posted Nov 10, 2009

Movements and resources to save our climate now.

Discussion Guide: Climate Action

by Keeley Harding

posted Nov 10, 2009

Includes article summaries and questions to spark your discussion around the YES! Magazine Climate Action issue.

Military Leaders Call for Urgent Climate Action

by Brooke Jarvis

posted Oct 30, 2009

Climate change is teaching military leaders to think about security in a new way.

World’s Citizens to Politicians: Get Serious on Global Warming Now!

by Richard Sclove

posted Oct 29, 2009

A new worldwide poll on climate change reflects a global consensus for urgent action—and sets a precedent for deliberative democracy at the international level.

A Wave of Climate Action

by Richard Graves

posted Oct 28, 2009

An international day of action heralded the emergence of a global grassroots climate movement. Next up: December 12.

Clean Energy Works: Portland Project a Model for Green Stimulus

by Roger Valdez

posted Oct 26, 2009

In Portland, Recovery Act funds are 'laying the foundation for long-term economic, environmental, and community health.'

Can We Reach 350?

posted Oct 23, 2009

As expectations for action in Copenhagen diminish, activists are raising their voices. Amy Goodman interviews Bill McKibben, co-founder and director of 350.org, and Australian scientist Tim Flannery, chair of the Copenhagen Climate Council and author of The Weather Makers.