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The world's scientists agree: Global warming is real, here, and happening faster than anyone predicted. But scientists also say we can curb global warming and its consequences—if we take bold, comprehensive actions now that add up to an 80 percent cut in carbon emissions by 2050. That's a do-able 2 percent cut a year for each of the next 40 years. To reach our goal, to build a cleaner, smarter, and safer energy and economic future and rise to the most urgent challenge of our generation, we must all be part of the solution. You, me, businesses, and government—we all have a role to play. To cut carbon emissions 2 percent a year for each of the next 40 years means we must start right now to make different, better decisions about the energy we use at home, at work, and as a nation. You can help! Here are some ideas for how you can make a difference: Sign up for the Cool State Campaign to get up-to-date news about events and volunteer opportunities! Download the Top 10 Ways to Reduce your Carbon Footprint Recruit friends, family and co-workers to be a Cool Family See how much carbon your actions contribute Write letters—one to your local newspaper and another to your employer, letting them know that we can work to curb global warming by reducing carbon emissions by 2 percent a year. Learn about writing letters in our Activist Toolkit. Talk to your mayor. If your city isn't already a "Cool City," urge your mayor to sign on. If it is, offer to help cut your city's emissions. Learn more about our Cool Cities/Counties program. Take minutes to sign our online petition. Then ask your friends to sign it, too!
Check see how you're doing. You can find a carbon calculator to add (and subtract) your emissions at ClimateCrisis.net. Make your own do list.... It all adds up. Everything we do—and our family and friends do— helps reduce emissions and slows global warming. Find out more about how to make a difference at Sierra Club 2%.
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