Climate Action Resource Center
A collection of readables, watchables and doables to share at your workplace.
Things to read
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
The Oceanic Fallout of Deep-Sea Mining
What happens in the deep sea doesn’t stay in the deep sea.
The ethics of human extinction
Why would it be so bad if our species came to an end? It is a question that reveals our latent values and hidden fears
This Tractor Runs on Cow Manure
The New Holland T6 is as powerful as a diesel tractor, but it’s fueled with liquified methane.
Good News Stories from around the world in 2022
This article highlights positive environmental news from around the world in 2022, including renewable energy advancements, conservation successes, and political actions supporting climate action.
How to Turn Air Pollution into Gleaming Diamonds
To change the status quo of a notoriously destructive industry, Aether found a way to produce a cleaner and more ethical diamond.
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
The dirty road to clean energy: How China’s electric vehicle boom is ravaging the environment
In neighboring Indonesia, nickel extraction is causing environmental and social devastation.
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.
To Protect the Ocean, Refinance Your Debt
How “blue bonds” turn national debt into funds for marine conservation.
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Things to watch
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The story of stuff by Annie Leonard
This short film examines the environmental and social impacts of our consumer culture, and offers a vision for a more sustainable and just society.
How trees talk to each other | Suzanne Simard
A forest is much more than what you see," says ecologist Suzanne Simard. Her 30 years of research in Canadian forests have led to an astounding discovery — trees talk, often and over vast distances. Learn more about the harmonious yet complicated social lives of trees and prepare to see the natural world with new eyes.
Importance of wetlands and coastal ecosystem
The dire effects of climate change on one of the important factors- wetlands that keep the ecosystem in balance. How and why wetlands are important
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.
6 ways mushrooms can save the world | Paul Stamets
Mycologist Paul Stamets studies the mycelium -- and lists 6 ways that this astonishing fungus can help save the world.
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.
Why We Need to Stop Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans FOR GOOD | Oceana
Our oceans are being filled and killed by throwaway plastics. But together, we can create a movement to reduce throwaway plastic at the source and save our oceans. Oceana and our allies are already winning plastic-free victories -- victories that aren't possible without your help
Our Planet: Our Business
The global loss of nature is costing trillions of dollars every year. This 38 minute film explores how the global business community can help to tackle the world's environmental crisis.
Remothering the Land (2021)
A short documentary on the growing regenerative farming movement and connect it to a "centuries-old sustainable agricultural system."
How to Save Our High Seas
Sir David Attenborough explains how we should all work together globally to ensure our oceans thrive.
Things to do
Donate to the Ocean Cleanup project
The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organization working to remove plastic waste from oceans. You can donate to support their mission of a plastic-free ocean
Listen to Future Ecologies Podcast
Made for audiophiles and nature lovers alike, every episode is an invitation to see your world in a new light – set to original music & immersive soundscapes, and weaving together interviews with expert knowledge holders.
Listen to BBC Costing The Earth Podcast
Fresh ideas from the sharpest minds working toward a cleaner, greener planet
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.
Attend the EarthX Film & Music Festival
EarthX seeks to promote film and the art of storytelling in a way that entertains, informs and inspires audiences to get outside, push boundaries, and protect the environment.
Try the Ecohappiness 30 day Challenge
Spending time in and around nature is so beneficial to our family’s health and well-being. It calms us when we are feeling stressed and boosts our mood when we are feeling down. The 30-Day Ecohappiness Challenge Calendar is filled with fun and relaxing activities for your family to enjoy together without leaving your own neighborhood. All of these activities can be done from inside your home, on your balcony, or in your backyard.
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.
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.
Digital Cleanup Day - Virtual Event on 18th March
Unnecessary emails, files, apps, duplicates of photos and videos are all digital waste. This digital waste creates digital pollution that continues to consume energy even when we have forgotten it. Digital trash sits in the backups on servers that provide us with cloud service and continue consuming electricity.
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.
