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Climate Literacy In The Classroom
ClimateLitNow
Inspiring impactful change through climate literacy
ClimateLitNow is student-led climate education group that aims to foster climate literacy amoung students by developing programs through Science and English-based curriculum. Through environment and climate change-related topics, ClimateLitNow focuses on educating youth with the knowledge and competencies required to conquer the issues that they face and collectively create solutions. There is power in knowledge, contact us for ways to bring climate literacy to your classroom.
SAVE OUR CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
Sign Our Petition
ASK YOUR CITY TO STAY IN OR JOIN THE ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (OCPA)
OCPA IS OUR NEW COMMUNITY CLEAN ENERGY PROVIDER
KEEPS OUR RATEPAYER DOLLARS IN OUR COMMUNITY
BRING RENEWABLE ENERGY TO RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES
PROTECTS OUR COMMUNITIES & BEACHES FROM POLLUTION
1. OCPA’s basic rate is less than the SCE Basic Rate
2. A HUGE amount of GHG savings has already been achieved!
3. CHOICE will never happen as long as we only have one utility
4. OCPA will bring jobs and revenue to our communities
For over 100 years, we have only had one choice, the Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) that is SCE. Without Community Choice Energy (CCE) and the OCPA there is no market competition for SCE. We need our ratepayer dollars to stay in our community and invest in our community. SCE has raised its rates every year since 2010 according to the CPUC Public Advocates Office.
SCE just announced a significant rate hike in January 2023!
With OCPA, you’ll support local energy projects, workforce development, and community programs to strengthen Orange County and its future. You have the option to choose increased percentages of renewable energy. With OCPA, you’ll support local energy projects, workforce development, and community programs to strengthen Orange County and its future.
Reduce greenhouse gases
Create energy resilience
Increase use of renewable power
Competitive electricity rates
Build and fund new renewable projects
Support local jobs and workers
Advocate for Community Choice Energy in your town
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), often referred to as Community Choice Energy (CCE), are local, not-for-profit, public agencies that provide electricity service to residents and businesses. Given that they are local, with decision-making meetings open to the public, CCAs enhance energy democracy by being more accessible and accountable to the local community.
Learn more about the power of Community Choice Energy programs & then advocate for them with your local government for a more sustainable and democratic energy future!
National Virtual Actions
Turn Out for Tomorrow
Climate Reality Project National has just announced the "Turn Out For Tomorrow" campaign to encourage voting in the November elections.
Stop Big Oil Bailouts
Support Climate Reality Project's National campaign to stop Big Oil Bailouts. Follow this easy guide to sending letters and emails to stop the bailouts
Community Presentation
Request a Climate 101 presentation to learn about the global and local affects of the climate crisis and how to create a better future for the planet. Learn about the climate crisis and what we can do to solve it, presented by a trained Climate Reality Leader
Climate in the Classroom
Schedule a free engaging Climate Science presentation for your students. Schools all over Orange County have turned to Climate Reality to bring Climate Science & Solutions into their classrooms. Book a presentation today or ask us about on-line presentations and teacher resources. Just click on Contact Us!
Get Involved in OC!
Join us by taking direct actions in our community. Volunteer at local events, join us at city council and school board meetings, plant a tree, play a key role on a eco-committee, or help with a climate presentation in OC! So many ways to make a difference!
Individual Actions to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
FOOD
Meatless Mondays – even if you’re not ready to go vegetarian or vegan, you can designate 1 or 2 meatless days each week.
Reduce waste by buying just what you need and utilizing all leftovers. The UN Report highlighted the importance of plant-based,
meatless diets in reducing our carbon footprint.
Compost – find out about composting options in your area. You can learn about worm bin composting at local garden shows and fairs.
Keep everything plastic free if possible. Try giving up single-use plastic for a week as a start.
Reduce your food waste. Buy unpackaged goods. Use reusable produce bags and storage containers instead of plastic bags or wrap.
Use reusable cups, dinnerware, utensils, straws and linens whether you are eating out or at home.
WATER
Install smart, water-saver shower heads and aerators.
Take shorter showers.
Get leaks fixed right away.
Flush less.
Use a reusable water bottle and reusable cup even when you go to restaurants, since many are using single-use cups.
Plant trees that are native to your area and switch your yard from grass to native plants and permeable hardscape.
ENERGY
Install a smart thermostat and turn your water heater temperature down 3 degrees.
Check to see if you have energy efficient HVAC and insulation.
Use LED light bulbs and turn your lights off when you don’t need them.
Unplug “Dracula” devices like computers.
Use your dishwasher. Dishwashers use less energy than handwashing.
Find out if you can switch to a “green” renewable electricity company.
Consider installing solar.
TRANSPORTATION
Use alternative transportation: walk, bike, ride public transit, carpool.
If you are buying a car look at Hydrogen, EV and hybrid options and try to size down.
Go to Carbon Fund and while you’re at it check on offsets for air travel at Carbon Fund or third-party certification programs, such as Climeworks, Verified Carbon Standard, Gold Standard , and Green-e Climate Standard .
VOTE & SHARE YOUR VOICE
Talk about climate change and its human cause with family, friends and colleagues.
Register to vote and ask others in your community to register. Consider the environment and climate crisis when you vote as there are many ways our leaders can enact climate-friendly legislation.
You can also influence legislators and influencers by attending rallies, speaking at public comments during city council meetings, calling
local/state/federal representatives’ offices, signing online petitions, etc.
Vote with your dollars – divest from banks or investments that fund fossil fuel companies or other industries contributing to green-house
gasses.
Invite a Climate Reality Leader to come speak to your neighborhood group, scouts, church, community organization, etc. Contact us!
Join the OC Climate Reality Chapter or become a Climate Reality Leader
SPREAD THE WORD
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