Through the work of our two climate policy interns from Carleton University, Azka and Anshika, we have compiled a list of court cases in which individuals have made a difference – either through filing suit against polluters or governments, or by giving their personal testimony. So check out our new page; we’ll continue to add … Continue reading Examples of Individuals Impacting Climate Court Cases
It is during such times that we realize the power individuals hold towards determining the future of the world.
or How Collaborative Communities Can Reduce Global Warming….
According to the United Nations, the climate crisis has become the defining issue of our generation. With the legislative and executive branches of states around the world failing to act, however, the judicial branch often remains the last resort to address the growing human rights and environmental crises. Learn more on how you can take … Continue reading Taking Action in the Courts: The New Climate Steps Politics Page
“….this past winter the ground never froze, so we have a banner year for destructive insects…”
Wind up Plastic-Free July by spending some time with us learning what is plastic, its impacts – good and bad – including on climate change, and how to fight plastic pollution throughout the year. Dr. Annette Olson, Founder of Climate Steps and the Lead for Green Neighbors DC, and guest Den Fusso, plastic activist, will … Continue reading The Plastic Podcast
Announcing a new resource page for Climate Steps – Podcasts, which has reviews of 13 informative podcasts in the areas of climate science, how climate change affects us, the all important climate solutions, and then the environment in general. Three of my favorites are: The Mint Climate Change Tracker, which provides an overview of climate … Continue reading A New Climate Steps Resource Page – Podcasts
Hey again. There’s a campaign that’s been growing yearly, which started in Australia, to make July Plastic-Free. https://www.plasticfreejuly.org. If you are wondering about how plastic relates to climate change, it significantly causes it: Plastic comes from natural gas and oil – methane is released during drilling; CO2 is released during manufacturing; There’s transportation to a … Continue reading Plastic-Free July Starts Tomorrow
….it is one way we show our respect for the sufferings of others…
….people don’t behave like water molecules. Whenever a new road is opened, we change our behavior.
