Reason: Advocacy
“Climate change public communication and engagement efforts must start with the fundamental recognition that people are different and have different psychological, cultural, and political reasons for acting.”
- TONY LEISEROWITZ AND ED MAIBACH, GLOBAL WARMING’S SIX AMERICAS 2009
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Katharine Hayhoe's book "Saving Us" addresses speaking about creation care in your local context. It is an excellent study for a new green team.
Many Voices, One Message
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United Methodists are called to a ministry of reconciliation between God, humankind and creation. In and alongside frontline communities experiencing environmental injustices, we are participating in God’s healing of creation. Through acts of personal, social and civic righteousness, United Methodists are modeling a new lifestyle and advocating for God’s people and God’s planet so that all God’s children can share in the goodness of Creation.
Ambassadors are trained to speak with others and inspire climate action. Equipped with customizable presentations, resources, ongoing training and support, they give talks and invite others in, in their homes, congregations, workplaces, communities, and beyond.
The Third Act Texas crew of savvy Lone Star seniors are out to combat the climate crisis and save democracy.
Just Energy 4 All is campaign to work for climate justice and mobilize members and communities to advocate for cleaner, 100% renewable, and just energy – for people and creation. We are stewards of God’s creation. This is one of our very first callings in this world – a call to love, protect, and share in the gifts of God’s creation.
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Climate change is a meteorological phenomenon, but its policy urgency stems largely from its impacts on human communities. People around the world, including in Texas, already are feeling the impacts of a changing climate. These impacts fall disproportionately on individuals and communities who are least resilient to them, creating imperatives for policies that are rooted in deeply held, widely shared beliefs about our responsibility to each other.
At Greenlight, we offer our network support from a unique combination of grassroots campaigners, clean energy experts, public policy professionals, communications specialists, and coalition builders. As an independent, philanthropically-funded, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we exist to support local groups and volunteers who want to get utility-scale clean energy projects built in their communities.
Environmental Energy and Study Institute
Resources to speak about national programs and initiatives.
Climate & Economic Justice Screening Tool
Census tracts that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution are highlighted as being disadvantaged on the map. Federally Recognized Tribes, including Alaska Native Villages, are considered disadvantaged communities, whether or not they have land.