What can I do personally about the climate crisis? [Readers] often ask us a version of this
question....[Roop] says that civic engagement is one of the most effective ways for individuals
to make a difference and to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis....Ask yourself
what are you passionate about? Using this passion may motivate you to help shape the future of
your community.”—The New York Times Climate Forward newsletterThis must-have book shows us WHY
we need to take action now to combat climate change and then critically HOW through
easy-to-understand language and fascinating infographics that offer each of us varied and
doable solutions to the overwhelming challenges facing our planet. As more focus is put on
climate science there is a need for each of us to learn how we can change our habits in our
home communities and government to save our planet. Enter The Climate Action Handbook. A
visually stunning guide it does what no other climate change book manages to do: it's
approachable digestible and offers the average person ideas options and a roadmap for
action. It also offers hope—often overlooked in climate change conversations. Climate actions
can create near-instantaneous improvements in air quality and can offer ways to address
societal inequities green our communities save money and build local economies. Stunning and
creative infographics help anyone easily grasp the many challenges facing our planet as well
as how every action—be it on the individual local or government level—matters. From food and
fashion choices rethinking travel greening up our homes and gardens to civic engagement and
championing community climate planning Dr. Heidi Roop shares 100 wide-ranging ways that
readers from all walks of life can help move the needle in the right direction. Actions
include: • Cutting down on food waste • Reducing your driving speed • Voting in every election
• Using the cold-water cycle on your washing machine • Supporting healthy soils in your gardens
and community green spaces • Engaging in local climate action planning • Preparing an emergency
kit for your home • Deleting unused emails and online accounts • Swapping out milk for nondairy
alternatives like oat milk • Opting for slower shipping whenever possible • Regularly
maintaining and clean your heating and cooling systems • Engaging in climate conversations at
work and at home And many more!Return to this invaluable resource again and again to discover a
roadmap for action and much-needed hope. What will your climate journey look like?
