Climate Change

Climate change affects us all in a myriad of ways, but we can also affect climate change when we come together to take action.

Project Drawdown's research shows that stopping climate change is possible, and with solutions that already exist today. Learn the basics and take action more generally on climate change here.

The Basics: What are Greenhouse Gases?

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I will spend at least (___) minute(s) learning about greenhouse gases and how they can cause climate change.
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How Do Greenhouse Gases Actually Work?

NOAA tracking of greenhouse gases

The Carbon Cycle

National Geographic: Carbon Dioxide and the Ocean
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Reduce My Footprint

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Using one of the links below, I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or classmates about ways we can reduce our negative environmental impact.
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Global Footprint Network Carbon Calculator

Nature Conservancy Carbon Calculator

EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator
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Societal Impact of Climate Change

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I will spend (___) minutes learning how people are impacted by or adapting to climate change.
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A Lesson Plan About Climate Change and the People Already Harmed by It

A People’s Curriculum for the Earth

Climate Change and Human Health

Low-carbon Investments Can Help Economies Recover
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Join a Green Team

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I will join or create a green team at my school, in my community, or with a local organization.
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Green School Tools & Activities

Tips for Starting Your Green Team

How to Kick Start a Green Team at Your School
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Local Climate Issues

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I will spend at least (___) minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.
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Jordan Cove LNG Pipeline

Video: What is the Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline?

Oregon Superfund Sites

Possible keywords: Superfund, [Your Location] Climate issues
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Organize A Virtual Earth Day Event

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I will organize a virtual Earth Day event for my school or community.
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Plan an Earth Day Event

History of Earth Day

10 Ways Your School Can Celebrate Earth Day
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Participate In A Virtual Earth Day Event

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I will participate in a virtual Earth Day event.
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Earth Day Events

History of Earth Day

Inside Today's Youth Climate Strike Movement
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Research the Global Carbon Budget

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I will spend at least (___) minute(s) learning about the global carbon budget - to quantify and understand the processes involved.
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Global Carbon Project

Visualizations of the Global Carbon Budget

Global Carbon Project Figures

Nova: Polar Extremes
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Youth Climate Organizations

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I will volunteer with or join a local youth-focused or youth-led climate activism organization.
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Portland Metro Youth Climate Organizations

Sunrise Movement

350.org

Youth Activism Brings the Heat to Climate Policy

Renew Oregon
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Discuss Drawdown Solutions

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Each day, I will discuss with (___) family member(s), classmate(s), or friend(s) why climate solutions are important to me and which ones I would like to see implemented locally, nationally, or globally.
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Drawdown Solutions

UN: The climate emergency and the next generation
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DAILY ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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