DAILY LIFE: Changing the Climate Organizing Game

This recent tweet from the stellar climate writer Eric Holthaus pretty much sums up both the mental state and mission statement of Climate Pledge Collective. I wouldn't personally go so far as to say nothing is working.  Climate organizers have had a lot of successes -- public perceptions of climate risk are changing rapidly, renewable … Continue reading DAILY LIFE: Changing the Climate Organizing Game

Toronto Climate Action Review (YELP for activists)

Last summer, I decided to stop quietly freaking out about the climate crisis and start acting.  I don't know how best to approach such a complex problem -- so I'm trying everything, including attending a lot of climate organizing meetings.  Here's what I've learned about what these meetings are like and what the groups are … Continue reading Toronto Climate Action Review (YELP for activists)

Climate Picnic 2019

  Stop, Children.  What's that sound?  Everybody look what's going down. The basic plan is this -- we are going to gather in the Southeast corner of Christie Pits Park, bring our signs and songs and musical instruments, and then sit down on the grass and eat while we talk about what we can do … Continue reading Climate Picnic 2019

We should consider nuclear power, but advocates shouldn’t pretend it’s perfect.

Lately, it feels like half the discussions about climate change I encounter online devolve into a shouting match about nuclear power between those who support it and those who oppose it, neither of whom are taking a balanced view of the issue.  Instead, as in most situations where intelligent people disagree, advocates and opponents have … Continue reading We should consider nuclear power, but advocates shouldn’t pretend it’s perfect.

Our E-Newsletter: All-Killer, No-Filler

You don't always have time to keep up with the overwhelming amount of climate change and climate action news -- so we're starting a newsletter. A typical newsletter might include any of the following: Key climate change news from the realms of science, policy and activism -- with a focus on actionable information rather than … Continue reading Our E-Newsletter: All-Killer, No-Filler