Climate Action

Joining together to avert catastrophe.

Theme Guide :: Climate Solutions

posted Jan 29, 2008

Climate change used to be something that would happen far off in the future. Now the science says we have just 10 years to change course or things will get scary. What do we do? What will actually make a difference? It turns out we have the means. The question is: Do we have the will?

Future Hope

by Ted Glick

posted Jun 27, 2007

Ted Glick's Call to Action: A popular, grassroots movement is necessary to pressure governments into a justice-based, clean energy revolution. The U.S Social Forum in Atlanta provides a perfect platform for such a movement.

Commentary: 12-Step Program to Stop Climate Change

by Alisa Gravitz

posted Nov 30, 2006

Co-op America's Alisa Gravitz outlines a 12-Step Program to Stop Climate Change based on the Carbon Mitigation Initiative (CMI) proposals to stabilize emissions.

Sustainability: Planet at the Crossroads

by Bill McKibben

posted Feb 16, 2006

As signs of climate change grow, and leaders lack political will to change course, people are acting in community to create a world that works for all.

Book Review: The Boiling Point by Ross Gelbspan

by K C Golden

posted Apr 26, 2005

The science of global warming, and the dream of the "World Energy Modernization Plan" are two issues covered in the book

Cool Technologies

posted Aug 10, 2004

Ten of our favorite simple ways to cut oil dependence.

A Sustainable Energy Plan For the US

by Guy Dauncey

posted Sep 30, 2001

Examines the policies, technologies, and strategies that could lead the US and the world to a sustainable energy future.

Sky Trust

by Peter Barnes

posted Jun 30, 2001

Sky Trust, by Peter Barnes. Carbon permits could reduce carbon emissions while returning benefits to individuals and rewarding conservation.