Well that’s the big question now isn’t it.
I don’t believe anyone has all the answers. I do believe the answers are complicated. So how do we proceed? Here are a few ideas (I will add more as they become obvious):
Educate Yourself
Start with the RESOURCES page on this website. You can also read some of the best books out there by Michael Mann, Katherine Kayhoe, or Peter Kalmus. All scientists, all current on information, all available on several social media platforms.
Follow
If you are on social media, you have access to many, many people who are on top of the science and can keep you informed. I follow @fleet_green @ENERGY @ClimateEnvoy @usgcrp @TheDailyClimate @Gina_McCarthy @ScientistsX @RainforstNORW @EENewsUpdates @ProjectDrawdown @bethsawin @insideclimate @NOAAClimate @WMO @IPCC_CH @CarbonBrief @GretaThunberg @NASA_NCCS @PeterGleick @PauEDawson @KHayhoe @MichaelEMann @ClimateNexus @BeyondCarbon @ourdailyplanet (Just to name a few. I’ll add more).
Don’t Go It Alone
Lots of organizations are well-established, and looking for participants, activists, or just people who care:
Whatever your passion, you can get involved.
Take Action
This is a big one, and important. Whether you are talking to others about climate or making changes to your way of life, acting on this info is important…for so many reasons. First, it drives out despair. It’s easy to feel depressed, anxious and distraught once you understand the gravity of the situation. But *doing something* is key. For your own well-being, and for the planet. Find a way to get involved or to change behaviors. If you don’t know where to start, let me recommend this book: “How to Prepare for Climate Change: A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos.” by David Pogue. It’s an excellent book that takes back your power by helping you make choices about what the future will likely bring.
Second, little changes do matter. They won’t solve everything but they can start to tip things in the right direction.
I will continue to update this page as I run across more valuable information. “What to Do” is bigger than I am, but we all have to start. I promise to update with simple ideas, and I welcome input from other sources.