ClimateActionNow.org

This page highlights some of the incredible actions being taken by local and regional citizens, governments and groups. We list descriptions and links below so that you can get ideas about how to energize and activate your local community. If you have a municipal success you'd like us to highlight here as well, please email us with details and we will post them here..

One of the most active individuals on the fiht against global warming is Bill McKibben. His new book, Fight Global Warming Now: The Handbook For Taking Action In Your Community.

If you want to make changes, starting at the local level is the easiest and can have the most impact. Start or join an effort in your neighborhood, and if you need help, read more here about McKibben's book.

National Public Radio's show Science Friday visited Cambridge, Massachusetts. They are claiming the title of "greenest city" in the U.S. Read their page and see if you can take some o these steps in your local community!

From the Science Friday website: "What does it take to become the greenest city in the country? We're broadcasting this week from the Cambridge Science Festival. In this hour, Ira and guests look at Cambridge, Massachusetts' new energy initiative. The first phase of the energy initiative, announced last month, aims to cut electricity use by 10 percent and greenhouse gas emissions by 150 thousand tons, reducing the city's carbon footprint dramatically. The plan, which will target homes, businesses, and universities, will offer energy audits and cheap loans for doing things like installing low-energy light bulbs, insulation, and more efficient heating and cooling systems.