Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most pressing concerns facing today's world. It can and will severely impact American communities. But it is not too late to reverse its effects. Humans are the cause of climate change, but we can also be the solution. Get the details on climate change.

The U.S. government has not agreed to sign on to the Kyoto Protocol, but local communities have stepped up to represent the American people in their pursuit of a cleaner, safer, smarter environment for themselves and their children.

Mayors from around the world came together to sign the Urban Environmental Accords (UEA) in San Francisco June 2005, an agreement that calls for long-term urban sustainability in 7 categories. The move signaled a willingness of local communities to be responsible for the future of the environment.

And in early 2005, 201 U.S. mayors signed on to the Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement (MCPA), a domestic treaty that calls for solutions to climate change based on the Kyoto Protocol standards.

Want to know more about how UEA and MCPA compare? These two initiatives are complimentary and should be thought of as a united front against climate change. Find out why.

Real change is underway. Take note of just a few success stories.

Resources for Communities

Book Recommendations. What are some of the most informative and straightforward books on climate change? Global to Local has a few suggestions for you.

Talking Points. Want to know the basics of climate change? See what community leaders and experts suggest.

Links and Outside Resources. Many organizations make climate change and the environment their business. Check out their reports, analysis, and opinions in order to strengthen yours.

Activist Toolkit

Want to be an active, engaged citizen on climate change? Learn more about how you can get your community involved by checking out the Activist Toolkit brought to you by Citizens for Global Solutions. Find out how to host town hall forums and house parties, arrange congressional visits, and send invitations to elected officials.