How we talk about climate change and the actions we take to address this crisis matter. We have put together a short list of ideas for you and your family to consider. There are of course myriad ways we as individuals can do better and be more involved in the fight for climate justice. These suggestions are in no way meant to be the final word, rather they are a possible springboard for climate action.

Below are two pledges: Personal and Governmental. We have left #8 blank on both. Fill in this space with your own pledge.

You can download and print theses pledges. Please do.

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Personal Pledge for Climate Action

1.    I pledge to use the word “Understand” in lieu of “Believe.” As in, “Do you understand that climate change is the greatest existential threat our species has ever faced?” Scientific facts don’t require belief, only understanding.

2.    I pledge to learn more about the climate crisis by reading more articles, peer-reviewed papers and books and or attend lectures, watch videos, listen to podcasts, etc.

3.    I pledge to do my best to reduce my greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by me and my family; to cut my climate footprint by half within ten years or faster.            

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4.    To achieve a 50% GHG reduction target, I will pay attention to the climate footprint of my energy use, travel, eating and consumption habits, electronic devices and household appliances as well as my financial investments. I will make low-carbon choices wherever possible.

5.     I pledge to calculate my greenhouse gas footprint once a year. The average American produces 20 tons of greenhouse gasses a year, which is 10 times above the target. I will find out how much I produce.  

6.     I pledge to address my unavoidable climate footprint by offsetting what I cannot reduce by purchasing carbon offsets. (We recommend Juneau Carbon Offset – juneaucarbon.org)

7.      I will share my experiences in making climate conscious lifestyle choices with my family, friends and colleagues, and encourage them to sign the pledge too.

8.      Fill in number eight with your own pledge:

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Name:­­­­­_______________________________________________  

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Pledge for Community, State and National Climate Action:

1.       I pledge to talk regularly about climate change and climate solutions with friends, coworkers, church members and at public events whenever possible.

2.       I pledge to support electric utility candidates who advocate for renewable energy.

3.       I pledge to calculate the carbon footprint of my place of work and reduce the footprint by at least 50% over the next decade.

4.       I pledge to write at least one letter a month to my elected officials, insisting they take bold action to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions by 50% over the next decade.

5.       I pledge to vote for candidates who understand climate science and who craft/support climate justice policy.

6.       I pledge to support community, borough and state climate action plans.

7.       I pledge to advocate for fossil fuel divestment.

8.       Fill in number eight with your own pledge:

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Name:­­­­___________________________________________________________Date:__________________________________________

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Please feel free to download these two pledges below. Share them with your friends, family, co-workers, and others.

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