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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Can YOU Fix Climate Change?
Despite having unprecedented technological advancements, we feel overwhelmed by the rapid pace of climate change caused by greenhouse gases trapping energy and warming the planet. This results in more extreme weather, droughts, and rising sea levels. However, preventing these impacts is complicated Kurzgesagt explains why.
Our Planet | Netflix Documentary Series
David Attenborough - narrated nature documentary series "Our Planet" examines Earth's natural beauty and how climate change impacts all living creatures.
See what three degrees of global warming looks like
This film illustrates the devastating impacts of a three-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures above pre-industrial levels. The effects include intense heatwaves, floods, sea level rise, crop failure, and species extinction, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities. This scenario is possible if urgent climate action is not taken
The End of Oil, Explained
Despite the significant progress brought by oil, it also caused massive inequalities. With the increasing global temperature, why is it challenging to shift away from fossil fuels and can we make the transition before it's too late?
101 Videos | National Geographic
Explore and experience some of nature's most intriguing phenomena in the 101 series, a science class unlike any other.
World's Water Crisis, Explained
The question of how to price the world's most valuable resource, water, while ensuring it remains a basic human right, has brought the global water crisis to an inflection point.
The Intersectional History of Environmentalism
This initiative sheds light on the often-ignored and erased histories of Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the environmental movement. Through the video, the organization showcases their vital contributions and encourages a reclamation of relationships with nature, while amplifying initiatives for a just and equitable future
Not On Our Soil - A Climate Justice Reality: Feature Film
In South Africa, people face severe climate and environmental injustices, but with knowledge of their rights and democracy, they have the power to engage with elected officials and advocate for a fair transition to a sustainable society. The video features stories of citizens advocating for a better world
Climate Justice is Social Justice
The fourth episode of The Breakdown discusses how racism intersects with climate change, emphasizing the social justice aspect of the climate crisis. The episode also delves into the Green New Deal's role in achieving a fair and equitable transition.
A Message from the Future II: The Years of Repair
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.
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.
