Thread by @SianEConway

So you're ready to take some #ClimateAction...but don't know where to start?

Here's some 'pick and mix' ideas! The #IPCCReport2021 says ALL action counts so start where you are, do what you can 🧵👇

Fill your newsfeed with solutions, not doom mongering! It'll keep your eco anxiety at bay and help you have constructive, inspiring and action-sparking conversations. Recommended: @EthicalHourNews @PositiveNewsUK @HappyEcoNews

Read @ProjectDrawdown to understand that we have all the solutions to the #ClimateEmergency - we just need the political will to make them happen.

No time for the book? Here's the TED Talk! ted.com/talks/chad_fri…

Learn about the intersectionality between climate justice and social justice. Elevate marginalised voices, especially indigenous people, people of colour and women, who are disproportionately affected by climate change impacts.

.@MaryHeglar's Green Voices of Colour is a great list to follow as a starting point:
twitter.com/i/lists/108749…

.@DavidLammy's TED Talk is a good introduction too: ted.com/talks/david_la…

Join an environmental group - there's lots out there! Sign up to their newsletters, donate financially if you can, lend your skills if you have time. Follow and elevate their work on social media.

.@ClientEarth @friends_earth @GoodLawProject were behind the High Court case ruling the UK Government's #NetZero strategy illegal - their work is a great place to start! There's also @sascampaigns @CitytoSea_ @GreenpeaceUK @WildlifeTrusts and more!

Write to a political representative about how climate or environmental issues are affecting your life and local area. They are your voice in parliament and local government, ask them to represent you! How? 👉 linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Not sure what to talk to them about? @Friends_Earth have an action plan for the UK government you can sign and share with your local MP:
friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/how-uk…

When you see politicians and leaders tweeting, posting or taking about the need for climate action - ask them what that looks like. Hold them accountable. Put them on the spot to share exactly what they and their party intend on doing about it.

Challenge them on their voting record. Websites like theyworkforyou.com and opendemocracy.net are great resources for fact checking and ensuring leaders are walking the talk.

Join a political party. Political will is the force we need to achieve systemic change. Join a party and vote for leaders who believe in climate, take decisive action, challenge those currently in power and have a clear green agenda.

Use your vote, and use it strategically. Even if you're in a 'safe seat', opposition parties get funding if they have a certain number of seats and votes. Your vote can help them create change! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Mon….

Become a trustee of a charity - it's a great way to use your skills to support causes you care about. @GettingonBoard has lots of resources to help you get started. Large charities hold investments, and are now allowed to prioritise climate outcomes: 181street.com/landmark-high-…

Read and share independent journalism that reports responsibly on climate. What is responsible reporting? Not taking ad revenue from Big Oil. Not doom mongering. Sharing solutions. Elevating marginalised voices. Check out @stopfundingheat

The #IPCCReport proves that climate change is caused by humans. Wealthy humans. With names and addresses. They can and should be held accountable for their crimes. Support the call for an #Ecocide law. Ask your government to support it too. @EcocideLaw for more info.

Grassroots campaigners around the world are starting to bring cases against Big Oil for human rights abuses - and they're winning. Read about, share and support their campaigns.
weforum.org/agenda/2021/06…

Consumption is the leading cause of emissions. Try to reduce your consumption on an individual level. Check out @DoughnutEcon by @KateRaworth to be inspired! See if there's a local @libraryofthings or community fridge.

When you do buy from companies, grill them about their plans to reduce (not just offset!) emissions. When you choose not to buy from an unsustainable company, tell them! Consumer demand can influence change.

Find ratings from @EC_magazine to help you do your research!

Learn about the 7 sins of #greenwashing, how to spot unsustainable products and wha t to avoid when you shop. I explain more about that here:
@ethicalmarket podcast: ethicalmarketingnews.com/ethical-market…

And here - @wheredoesitcome podcast "when does marketing become greenwashing?" open.spotify.com/episode/3jUsls…

And here @theipaper: inews.co.uk/news/long-read…

Understand how deeply Big Oil are controlling the political system and influencing public opinion. They cause this mess and they won't go quietly. (And they're not really working on the solutions either): ethicalhour.co.uk/doubt-is-our-p…

Fossil fuel companies already know how to decarbonize, they're just waiting for someone else to pay for it:
ted.com/talks/myles_al…

Ask your employer to make a climate action plan! Lots of resources out there for becoming a sustainable business, including these from @BcorpUK.
bcorpclimatecollective.org/tools

Move your money! Read the #BankingOnClimateChaos report to understand how banks are financing the fossil fuel industry with our money. Investigate if your bank are involved, and if they are, move. @EC_magazine has a helpful guide to better banks.
ran.org/bankingonclima…

Don't forget your pension too! You could talk to your employer about choosing a sustainable fund.
@PositiveMoneyUK @BeeMoneySavvy @SaveCutCarbon @goodmoneyweek @ethexuk are some useful resources.

Consider becoming a shareholder/AGM activist. You can buy shares which give you voting rights at company AGMs. Shareholder activist groups use this to apply pressure on issues like climate change.

.@ShareAction train up AGM activists and have a system where shareholders 'lend' them their shares to give them access to AGMs - so this kind of activism doesn't have to involve financial investing if you want to get involved: shareaction.org/agm-activism/

Calculate your carbon footprint, for your lifestyle as a whole - or if that feels overwhelming, start with the journeys you take regularly. Make small steps to reduce it, and consider paying to offset the rest. @StandForTrees @Ecologi_hq ecologi.com/ethicalhour?r=…

Watch your mindset. Eco anxiety is real, and it stops us taking action. Just 100 Big Oil companies cause 71% of global emissions - so it's easy to feel too small to make a difference, but we're not!

Lots of accounts on here and other socials will focus on talk, not action. Education/awareness is good, but if they're not empowering you to do something about it, are they helping your mental health?

Media, politicians & corporations will have you believe it's YOUR responsibility to "vote with your wallet" to combat climate change - while they do the bare minimum. (Even the idea of #CarbonFootprint was invented by @bp_plc) mashable.com/feature/carbon…

#Sustainability isn't a luxury, middle-class lifestyle that few can afford. THAT is greenwash marketing trying to cash in on the eco-friendly $$.

#ClimateChange isn't someone else's problem, somewhere else in the world, or sometime in the future.

So many "solutions" suggested when it comes to #ClimateAction are presented by the people (corporations/politicians) causing the problems. And that's because they are PROFITING from the status quo. Follow the money, ask questions, push back. It doesn't have to be this way.

There are so many beautiful, exciting, innovative and imaginative solutions to this. Find what interests you. Fall down a research rabbit hole and see where you land.

You don't have to do EVERYTHING, but we all have to do SOMETHING.

Other great accounts to follow for inspiration:

@PebbleMagazine @LivvyDrake @GoGreenExperts_ @Casstaways (Subscribe to #TheGreenFix)

And don't forget to join the #EthicalHour chat every Monday 8pm UK time to connect with like-minded friends! @EthicalHour

Did you know, approximately 8-10% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions relate to food waste?

If food waste were a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, behind the US and China.

Reduce waste with @CogZum

And help local cafes and restaurants reduce their #FoodWaste with @TooGoodToGo_UK - if your favourites aren't signed up yet, ask them to!

Run a website? Switch to green hosting! @make_hay and @KrystalHosting are great options. Ask your employer to consider switching too!

Calculate the carbon footprint of your website: websitecarbon.com

Follow @nolesserpanda and @1nterestingTech for green tech solutions.

Search with @ecosia to plant trees while you browse the web!

If you're in marketing, PR or a creative agency, you can take #ClimateAction by choosing clients, collaborators & advisors carefully.

Have you declared your climate conflicts?
ethicalhour.co.uk/creativesforcl…
@CreativesforC #CreativesForClimate

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