Fight the Flood
It’s all up to us to become leaders in the fight against climate change. Join a growing movement of people around the world who are working to keep their local communities safe from climate impacts.
Tax Yourself
To solve climate change, governments need to get serious about making polluters pay for their carbon emissions. You can make a powerful statement by paying a voluntary “carbon tax” which goes to protecting critically important forests and coastal ecosystems.
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Put a Price on it
A price on carbon levels the playing field for renewable energy, reduces pollution, and generates jobs and revenue. Join the campaign to support this bi-partisan solution to climate change.
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The Flood Maps
See how much flooding could happen in your coastal area.
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There are many ways you can make a difference on climate change. The Climate Action Hub highlights an array of opportunities offered by a network of leading nonprofit organizations and climate change experts. Get involved today!
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Take the pledge to vote for the environment
The climate needs your vote, and not just in the big presidential elections, but in all the small local elections too. That’s why The YEARS Project Action Fund has teamed up with the Environmental Voter Project to bring you this pledge. You pledge to vote. We remind you to keep your word. It’s so easy. And it works!
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OCTOBER 29: RALLY IN YOUR STATE FOR THE FIRST DAY OF THE #TRIALOFTHECENTURY
The 21 Juliana v. US youth plaintiffs are suing the U.S.government for causing climate change. On October 29 they will march into court to demand a science-based National Climate Recovery Plan. Join them from the rally in your state to be a part of the #TrialoftheCentury and support these young climate warriors. Let's show the government that it has a duty to prepare and implement a Climate Recovery Plan to protect our basic and most fundamental rights!
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September 8: Rise for the Climate
On September 8th, thousands of people across the U.S. will take to the streets to demand bold action on climate change. Sing up now to find an event near you.
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Stop Trump’s Assault on the Clean Power Plan
The EPA is accepting public comments on Trump’s new "Dirty Power Plan". Tell the EPA that you stand united with thousands of Americans who support the Clean Power Plan and will fight back against any attempts to dismantle it — in defense of our clean air and water, our climate, and our clean energy future.
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Watch Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution
Highlighting innovators and entrepreneurs in communities from Georgetown, Texas to Buffalo, New York, The Redford Center's new film Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution follows Redford – grandson of a longtime Chevron worker and son of actor/environmental advocate Robert Redford – on an enlightening cross-country journey to discover the current state of clean energy and see what lies on the horizon.
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Let’s Move Europe Beyond Coal!
To European governments, the European Commission, national and European Parliament members, energy companies, banks, investors and cities: We call on you to act urgently to end the use of coal in our energy systems.
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Join the Climate Majority and demand that U.S. leaders take steps to fight the climate crisis
We are the Climate Majority. We’re the seven out of 10 Americans who see our climate changing and want our government to act. Who want to power our country with clean energy – not dirty fossil fuels. Angry voices want to divide us. But with the climate changing, we’re coming together because our planet and our families matter more than party politics. And we refuse to let politicians risk our future and our world, just so fossil fuel companies profit. Join the Climate Majority today!
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Save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge!
Greedy special interests and extremists have been trying to drill the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for more than 30 years – and now they’re closer than ever! If successful, the Arctic Refuge could become a free-for-all for Big Oil and a nightmare for polar bears, Arctic foxes, caribou, muskoxen and many other unique and imperiled species that call this highly-sensitive ecosystem home. The Trump administration’s reckless dash to expedite drilling and desecrate the Arctic Refuge is unacceptable, and Defenders will not stand by and watch them destroy this incredible landscape.
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Join the international movement for clean air
Toxic air pollution from diesel fumes is damaging the health of thousands of people across the globe. Children and the elderly are the most affected, with health problems from asthma to dementia made worse by inhaling the toxic nitrogen oxides that diesel engines emit. That’s why we’re calling on politicians and decision makers to act, and we’re pressuring cheating car companies to clean up their ways too.
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Choose people over oil
When politicians put oil and profit before people and planet, we need to hold them accountable. We need to use the courts to make sure that governments respect their constitutions and uphold their responsibility to protect our planet and our health. This will be the first time this right is tested in court. When politicians put oil before people, they need to be held accountable. This is why we are taking Arctic oil to Court!
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Support The Florida Climate Pledge
The Florida Climate Pledge is a campaign aimed at helping people connect the dots between climate change and health, the economy, national security, biodiversity, and displacement. Florida depends heavily on its tourism industry, and needs to do more to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts. Sign the pledge to help protect Florida, because the future of Florida is in our hands. #FLClimatePledge
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Help fight climate change by saving the Boreal Forest
Urge Prime Minister Trudeau to take immediate action to stop destructive logging and other harmful industrial development in Canada’s boreal forest, and save this spectacular wild place and critical species like the boreal caribou.
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Tell the UK government: no oil drilling in national parks
Fossil fuel companies want to get around restrictions on fracking in national parks - using acid to drill for oil in some of the UK's most beautiful places. The 'acid drilling' technique has some similar risks to fracking - but it’s barely monitored and much less regulated. National parks are for nature and people, not oil and gas. Sign the Greenpeace petition to help protect these special places.
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No drilling at Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Right now, activists and tribal leaders are organizing protests on the ground to resist this wholesale giveaway of sacred Native lands to the fossil fuel industry. We must have their backs and demand that the Trump administration back down from these lease sales immediately. Tell the Bureau of Land Management: No drilling at the Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
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Demand world leaders be held accountable to insure they restore & protect forests worldwide
Forests play a crucial role in the health of our planet. They are more then just a collection of trees- they are integrated ecosystems and home to the highest concentration of biodiversity on earth! Forests are also major players in the carbon and water cycles that make life possible as well as playing a key role in the local water cycle by helping to keep the balance between water on land and water in the atmosphere.
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Urge Wells Fargo not to fund the Keystone XL Pipeline
The Keystone XL tar sands pipeline was just approved by Nebraska's Public Service Commission, and banks such as Wells Fargo are currently funding it. Join with the Sierra Club and send a strong message to Wells Fargo to end all of its investments in KXL and tar sands right away. Together we can show Wells Fargo that they will be held publicly accountable if they continue to bet against our climate.
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Bring home the benefits of a renewable Canada!
The global push for cleaner, healthier energy is on. With costs dropping dramatically, renewable energy is becoming the best choice for the environment and the economy. It’s time for Canada to seize the opportunity and propel us to a stable, promising future. Canada can’t afford to keep going backwards with outdated fossil fuel infrastructure investments and subsidies.
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Sign the Pacific Climate Warrior Declaration on Climate Change
Pacific Climate Warriors from across the Pacific region representing various grassroots, frontline and indigenous communities are calling for world leaders to commit to building a better, more just world for everyone. Sign the declaration and #HaveYourSei about why strong climate action is needed and how the Pacific is showing the way.
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Stop the secret attack on the Amazon
Colombia's Amazon has become a wild west for environmental destruction -- criminal loggers and coca growers are swarming in and destroying everything in their path. The government insists there's only small-scale deforestation. But Avaaz members just paid for stunning satellite image research that shows it's actually worse than ever. We have to stop this secret attack on the Amazon!
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Sign the petition to halt the deforestation crisis in Australia
Large-scale deforestation is once again on the rise in Australia, thanks to the severe weakening of land clearing laws by state governments. Over the past four years alone an area the size of the MCG being destroyed every three minutes. Sign the Wilderness Society petition to show you support steps to halt this clearing crisis.
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Join the Promise to Protect
Join the Promise to Protect and commit to traveling to the Keystone XL pipeline route to engage in peaceful, creative resistance when the call is put out by frontline communities. We will make a series of stands along the route – nonviolent but resolute displays of continued opposition to a project that endangers us all. Join native and non-native communities in the Promise to Protect the land, water, and climate.
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Pledge to be an environmental voter
Politicians won't listen to people who don't vote. Being a consistent voter is one of the most important things you can do to promote strong climate policy. Sign up to get reminders for every election in your area (in the United States), and help to create overwhelming demand for strong environmental policies.
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Tell the E.P.A.: Don't repeal the Clean Power Plan
Scott Pruitt just announced plans to begin rolling back the Clean Power Plan, a federal policy designed to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Demand that the E.P.A. hold public hearings in all 50 states to discuss the Clean Power Plan, and hear from the most impacted communities, before moving forward.
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Protect the U.S. Endangered Species Act
The ESA is one of the world’s most indispensable environmental laws, essential to saving imperiled wildlife around the globe. But some members of Congress and special interest groups are trying to dismantle it. Contact your representatives now to save this landmark Act before it’s too late.
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Pledge to take a stand for solutions to climate change
Climate change threatens our food and water supply, destroys infrastructure and erodes the habitats that keep our ecosystems resilient. We must unite to protect nature, our greatest ally in addressing climate change. Take the Conservation International pledge to stand with world leaders to support practical solutions to climate change so that we can fully realize the goals of the Paris Agreement: to secure a safe climate for all.
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Save U.S. coasts from drilling
Trump is paving the way for the expansion of dangerous offshore drilling. His latest executive order attempts to reverse existing policy that permanently protects the coasts from oil and gas drilling. Help drive petitions to senators and representatives urging them to protect the Arctic and Atlantic coasts from drilling.
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Oppose efforts to open the Arctic Refuge to oil drilling
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most prolific bird nurseries on the planet. Every year, birds migrate through all fifty states and six continents to raise their chicks in its pristine habitat. Send an urgent letter to Congress asking them to oppose efforts to open the Arctic Refuge to oil development.
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Stop dangerous offshore drilling
Offshore oil spills can kill marine life, devastate ocean environments and risk the livelihoods of coastal communities. Add your name to tell your members of Congress, NO dangerous new offshore drilling and oil spills
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Make a Promise to the Future
Submit a letter, photo or video to your child, family or future self about your promise to act on climate. Share your message of why we must act now and become part of our archive at deartomorrow.org.
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Become a Local Climate Champion
Communities across the United States are already feeling the impacts of climate change. ‘Our Climate’ is organizing across the country to put a price on carbon pollution and preserve a livable planet. Sign the pledge to be in touch about local and national actions.
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Show the world you #lovetheleuser
The Leuser Ecosystem is a biodiverse hotspot consisting of over 6.5 million acres of intact rainforest. Help make this wonderland world famous by joining the #lovetheleuser movement. Together, we can push companies and governments to follow through on their conservation commitments.
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Take Action to End Amazon Crude
Amazon crude is destroying the rainforest, devastating our climate, and it is deadly to indigenous peoples. Sign this petition to help End Amazon Crude.
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Stop the Destruction of the Leuser Ecosystem
Major snack brands are driving the destruction of critical rainforests like the Leuser Ecosystem to produce the cheap Conflict Palm Oil found in packaged foods. Add your name to tell major snack brands to stop the destruction of critical forests.
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Sign the Petitition to Save Argentina's Forests
Since 2007, Argentina has had its own Forests Law to protect important wild ecosystems, but businessmen and oil producers all over the country continue to cut down protected forests. Sign the petition to stop them now.
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Take Arctic Oil to Court
This pending court case could keep millions of barrels of oil in the ground. Add your name and Greenpeace will submit a global list of concerned citizens as evidence of the growing movement against Arctic oil drilling.
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Tell your representatives to fight for #OurWild
Throughout the US an ugly movement is growing to give parts of national forests, parks, refuges and other wild areas to the states. If this happens, beloved recreation lands can easily be sold for mining, oil and gas and other developments. Contact your state representatives and tell them to protect #OurWild.
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Pull Your Investments and Go Fossil-free
Fossil Free Funds enables investors large and small to see the fossil fuel holdings and the carbon footprint embedded in their mutual funds, 401(k) plans, pensions, and retirement savings. It is free and operates in the US, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, and Hong Kong.
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World Leaders, Stop Funding Fossil Fuels
Send your message demanding world leaders stop funding fossils fuels! Right now, the world's richest nations are spending $444 billion a year to prop up the fossil fuel industry using taxpayer money. It's time to eliminate these destructive subsidies and invest instead in clean energy.
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Take up The Climatarian Challenge
There’s no way we can have a healthy climate unless we consider what we eat. Download The Climatarian Challenge app and find out how you can fight the climate crisis from your plate.
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Show your support for the Paris Agreement
Add your name to show your support for the Paris Agreement - the backbone of international action to tackle the greatest challenge facing our civilization: climate change.
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Stand with Reality
With renewable technologies like wind and solar in our hands today, we can solve the climate crisis. But only if our leaders insist on truth, accept reality, and listen to science. Add your name, and together, we’ll make them.
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14 Ways to Reduce Your Climate Impact
The most important thing we do to make a difference on climate change is to pressure our politicians to take the crisis seriously. But we can also help by making adjustments to our own consumption choices -- from the food we eat to the vehicles we drive. Learn ways to reduce your climate impact.
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Get Your City Ready for 100% Clean Energy
#Readyfor100 is a grassroots campaign driven by volunteers who want good jobs, clean air and a better quality of life in their communities. 17 U.S. cities have committed to 100% clean, renewable energy, which will help the climate and create good paying jobs. Get your city to join!