Al Billington
Founder
I'm not a climate scientist or even an activist, but I care deeply about climate change and more generally, sustainability. Unlike many other issues of our time, I feel like it is something that I am personally directly contributing to, and I feel a responsibility to at least do my part to reduce emissions (and hopefully more!). I think the best way to do that is to spread some of what I have learned, both in terms of actions we can do and reasons to stay optimistic, as I explore how I can fit in to this story. I've been overwhelmed with how many possible things there are to do, and hope that the site will help you to stay positive and see how your actions really do have impact
Articles by Al
Climate change can bring up anxiety, guilt, helplessness, burnout, and isolation. This guide explains why those feelings happen and what can help you stay grounded.
A data-driven guide to climate progress trends already visible in warming projections, renewable energy, emissions, climate investment, and public support.
When discussing climate change, fossil fuels are often framed as "the bad guy", and it's true that these companies have done a lot of damage through misinformation about climate science. Its also true that in order to address climate change, we will need to stop burning them. However, its important to acknowledge that fossil fuels do have a positive side. By acknowledging the good with the bad, we have a much better chance of finding common ground to talk about how to move forward.
With all the bad news about climate change, it can feel like we have no chance of addressing it and that we only have a few short decades before the earth is uninhabitable. This isn't actually true. While climate change is a major problem and there is a lot to be concerned about, its important that we are realistic about what is happening and that we look at the progress we have already made at averting the worst impacts.
Actions by Al
Induction stoves are super efficient and fast, but full ranges are pretty expensive. Fortunately, you can get single burners for much less and still get most of the benefits
Where you save money has a larger climate impact than you might think. Banks loan your money to fund many different projects, from clean energy and community projects to fossil fuels. By choosing a better bank, you can ensure your money is being used for good projects, and usually earn more interest in the process. And you don't have to fully switch, even just moving a part of your savings can make a meaningful difference
This doesn't sound like it would matter that much, but its actually one of the most important things for both our mental health and for addressing climate change itself