Take Climate Action Now!
CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS
You can take immediate action to be a part of the climate solution. Planting trees, hacking your thermostat, and composting food waste are just a few examples of how you can make a difference from home today.
By signing up, you are pledging to take action as part of the California Climate Action Corps. We'll email you a list of 10 ways to take action on climate change from home. We'll also keep you in the loop as new climate volunteer opportunities roll out over the next few months.
When we work together, small daily actions can add up to powerful, collective impact -- join us and be a part of the solution!
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When:
We'll work with your schedule.
Where:
All Across California
Statewide, CA 95814
Date Posted:
August 1st 2021
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About California Climate Action Corps
In addition to service and volunteering opportunities, you can take meaningful climate action right at home.
As California Climate Action Corps gathers momentum, we want to identify and share opportunities to take action, highlight your climate stories, and celebrate the amazing work we’re all doing together.
But you don’t have to wait. There is plenty you can do right now. Below is a list of simple steps you can do that make a huge difference. So be a part of the solution and take action now to reduce your carbon footprint!
Sign up here to stay in touch so we can let you know how to get involved, take action, and make a difference.
1. Plant trees.
Trees provide crucial shade, pollution protection, and groundwater benefits. It’s no surprise then, that many local governments, such as in the city and county of Los Angeles and Sacramento, give away free trees or offer planting services.
2. Donate unused food.
Don’t throw it away! By donating unused food, you’re helping feed people and reduce landfill emissions. Visit this site to find a list of food rescue organizations near you.
3. Compost your food waste.
ReFED estimates 63 million tons of food waste ends up in landfills annually, generating potent greenhouse gas. Follow these steps from CalRecycle on how you can compost your food waste from home.
4. Protect your home from wildfire.
Taking measures to harden your home and create defensible space around it significantly helps increase your home’s chance of survival when wildfire strikes.
5. Assess your home energy consumption.
This simple CPUC home energy audit site can show how much energy your home consumes and offers tips on changes to improve its efficiency.
6. Do a self-energy audit.
Use CARB’s online tool to calculate and track your carbon footprint. What changes can you make to reduce your total footprint?
7. Hack your thermostat.
Setting your thermostat 7 to 10 degrees from its normal setting in warmer and cooler months, you’ll save money and reduce your pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. This can reduce your heating and cooling emissions by 10%, saving money every year.
8. Unplug electronic devices when they aren’t in use.
From 4 to 9 PM, energy demand is high, and fewer clean energy sources are available. By unplugging idle electronic devices during these hours, you’re using less polluting energy sources.
9. Save energy through water conservation.
Energy Upgrade California provides you a variety of ways to save energy and water. Your utility and municipality may also provide rebates and other resources to help you take action.
10. Switch to LED bulbs.
LED light bulbs can last 25 times longer, while using 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs. That adds up to more than $100 in savings for most families each year.
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