Organizations to learn from & support.
One of the climate scientists I've learned from is Katharine Heyhoe and I highly recommend her book, Saving Us. On her website, she's compiled an incredible FAQ with environmental resources podcasts, books, films as well as an extremely comprehensive list of climate non-profits to learn from & support.
In addition to the non-profits listed on Katharine’s page above, here are others we work with & recommend:
Beyond Plastics is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based out of Bennington College in VT. They use environmental policy and advocacy expertise paired with the energy and creativity of grassroots advocates to educate & pass policies to end plastic pollution. Beyond Plastics is committed to achieving the institutional, economic, and societal changes needed to save our planet, and ourselves, from the negative health, climate, and environmental impacts of plastics. Eco Forward is proud to be a Beyond Plastics affiliate organization covering Southern California.
Climate Reality Project is devoted to solving the climate crisis & was founded by Al Gore 15+ years ago. Today, the project has over 3 million members across the globe fighting for urgent, systemic change and environmental justice. Take action and join a local chapter in your area.
Climate Action Campaign’s (CAC) started in San Diego in 2015 & is an incredible example of the impact one passionate individual can have in a very short time to mobilize like-minded people in communities toward sustainable change. CAC is a much larger org today and works tirelessly on effective and equitable policy action to stop the destruction caused by climate change.
5 Gyres is a non-profit founded to help us understand how much plastic is actually out there & what can we do about it? They are a leader in the global movement against plastic pollution, with more than 10 years of expertise in scientific research, engagement, and education.
Learn more from APHA about how pollution from fossil fuels continues to impact our health. And you might reconsider buying that gas range and/or swapping yours out for an electric induction cooktop!
Who we elect and the policies leaders govern by makes an enormous impact on our climate. Join a Climate PAC like this one from the inspiring and tireless Jane Fonda.
