Suggested Actions to Address Climate Change

Inspired those who’ve viewed the Netflix documentary, Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet

Sponsored by our JustFaith’s Environmental Concerns Committee

1. Get politically informed and active; write your Congressional representative asking for their support for legislation that addresses infrastructure bills that reduce carbon emissions and pollution. Attend their Town Hall meetings.

   John Larson – Joe Courtney – Rosa DeLauro – Jim Himes – Jahana Hayes

   https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Find-Your-Town-Clerk-Registrar-and-Elected-Officials/US-Senators-and-Representatives

2. Take bus or carpool to work – drive less, drive smart - https://whatsyourimpact.org/fight-climate-change/drive-less

3. Eat less beef - https://www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/healthy-eating/eat-less-beef-impact

4. Reduce plastic usage -  https://www.epa.gov/recycle

5. Invest in renewable energy, divest of investments in big carbon creators -https://admiralmarkets.com/education/articles/shares/beginners-guide-to-investments-in-renewable-energy

6. Plant trees -  https://www.arborday.org/

7. Use organic lawn products - https://www.thisoldhouse.com/lawns/21015220/tips-for-a-lush-organic-lawn

8. Support sustainable brands - https://sustainablebrands.com/

9. Be informed - join an environmental organization

   • Friends of the Earth https://foe.org/   

   • Sierra Club https://www.sierraclub.org

   • Food and Water Action www.foodandwateraction.org

10. Watch the Netflix documentary – Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet with David Attenborough - https://www.netflix.com/title/81336476