Resources for Our Work to End the
Climate Emergency
The Unified Goal on the Climate
On August 14, 2022 the World Conference of the RC Communities passed a new Goal: The Unified Goal on the Climate. Tim explained the Goal as follows:
This is a unified goal on the climate. Because of the exceptional, unprecedented situation that exists today, I wanted to change once again the way we use our Goals.
My intent is that this Goal become our primary Goal for the next four years—because what happens in the next four years will significantly affect the quality of life for our children and grandchildren.
This Goal does not make our other Goals less important. Indeed, it clarifies their importance. We cannot achieve any Goal on the climate without working just as hard on all of our other Goals. So the Unified Goal on the Climate is structured in this form: First, the central Goal on the Climate and the reason for it are stated. Then, in the following sections the Goal on the Climate is interwoven with accomplishing all of our other Goals. I do want you to read the whole Unified Goal carefully.
This Goal has its own unique structure compared to our other Goals. It is a big undertaking that we are proposing, and many of us have worked hard to state this Goal as well as we could.
Tim Jackins
"Introducing the Unified Goal on the Climate"
Present Time 209, October 2022, page 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Climate Overview Videos
What's Happening with the Climate?
Climate Justice
RC Draft Program
Teaching about Climate
RC Webinar Videos
RCers Addressing Climate
Climate Emergency Experiences
Climate Emergency Coordinators Resources
U.S. Election Support Project
ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY IN THE U.S.--2025
Overview of Project 2025 and Climate Change
Statements from Climate Organizations re: 2024 U.S. Election
Articles addressing the impact of the 2024 U.S. Election
on the Climate Emergency
Sustaining All Life (SAL) displayed this poster and others
at our booths at COP27 and are available as a fundraiser.
Excellent Climate Videos (non-RC)
Three Strategies for Effectively Talking about Climate Change and accompanying PDF "Talk Like a Human"
Energy Profits reaped by the Oil Majors 2023
DeGrowth presentation by Jason Hickel to the parliament in the Nederlands
2022: Impacts, Adaptation & Vulnerability
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Climate Change Will Displace Millions. Here's How We Prepare by Colette Pichon Battle
Ten Years to Transform the Future of Humanity TED talk by Johan Rockstrom
1.5 Degree Climate Target Dr. Adam Levey (Climate Adam) a youngish climate scientist
Scientist Rebellion April 2022
Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis
What 3° of Global Warming Looks Like: The Economist
The People Getting Paid to Kill Our Planet (agriculture)
Carbon Cycle: Key to Understanding Climate: The Economist
Coalition COP26 organized the People's Summit and Global Day of action alongside COP26 in Glasgow
Videos about Climate Change
Funny Climate Video
What's Happening with the Climate?
The "Good" & "Bad" News daily climate news
Climate Science 2030 easy to read summary of the current situation
United Nations on Climate Change resources about climate change and solutions
Potential Energy global nonprofit marketing firm creating public demand for climate solutions
Climate Justice (non-RC)
Hoodwinked in the Hothouse false climate solutions
Climate Justice Analysis of the Outcome of COP28 articles from the global climate justice community
Global Campaign to Demand Climate Justice strong platform for action
The Case for Climate Justice comic showcasing key issues from Global Justice Now
Against the Eco-Facist Creep comic explaining eco-facism and the need to understand and stand against it
Amanda Gorman Addresses the UN with poem
Indigenous Environmental Network
It Takes Roots
Climate Justice Alliance
United Frontline Table
People’s Climate Movement
Organizations with strong climate justice components:
· Black Lives Matter · Poor People's Campaign
Additional Resources outside of RC
Climate Justice (RC)
RC's Work on Racism and Genocide
Sustaining All Life
RC Short Draft Program on Climate Change
Short, Easy Read with translations
Teaching Climate Change in RC Classes
Class Outlines on climate change and care of the environment
Climate Moments short facts about current events from around the globe
A Climate Moment in Every Class article to aid the use of Climate Moments
RC Resources on the Climate Emergency, updated June 2023
Annotated Powerpoint Presentations
The Basics of Climate Change, updated January 2024
Cartoons and Baby Animals for attention out PDF
Basic, Beyond the Basics,
and More Advanced Resources
We have divided the next part of this page into resources for those who are new to the topic, those who want something a little more advanced, and those who want to look at detailed science issues and our draft program. Additional resources by category (RC articles, video, website, wide world articles, and so on) are farther down on the page. See also: Care of the Environment, Sustaining All Life, and Resources Outside the RC Community.
Introduction to Climate Change
60 Second Introduction video from the Royal Society and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences
Basics from the United Nations on Climate Change
An Introduction to Climate Change Diane Shisk article
Average Temperature Rise globally from 1900 to 2021
Annotated Powerpoint the basics January 2023 PDF
Our Stories co-counselors share effects of climate change in their communities
How We Got Started co-counselors stories of how they started taking action
Beyond the Basics
Climate Change, How Do We Know? basic and more detailed information with videos and graphics on different aspects of climate change
Short Draft Program on Climate Change easy to read with translations
RC Draft Policy on Care of the Environment
Climate Poverty details the devastating impacts on poor people and poor countries
Regular Updates on "The Good News" and "The Bad News" of climate change
Why We Prioritize Addressing Climate Change summary by Diane Shisk and Tim Jackins of the basic science of climate change and what we can do.
Advanced Information about Climate Change
Proposed Draft Program for the RC Communities on Climate Change (and 2 page summary) that includes an overall program and specific action steps. (We expect to update this frequently as more information becomes available about the steps we can and should take now. The program was drafted with a global perspective, but people from every country are encouraged to write an addendum about their specific circumstances, since the situation varies so much from country to country. Last revised 8/31/21.)
IPCC Sixth Assessment Report 2021
Global Warming of 1.5 °C an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty. report summary
Calculate the Impacts of Climate Change in Your Region guide and tools to apply the science locally
Sixth Assessment Report 2022 Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability: assessing the impacts of climate change, looking at ecosystems, biodiversity, and human communities at global and regional levels. It also reviews vulnerabilities and the capacities and limits of the natural world and human societies to adapt to climate change.
RC Webinars on Climate Change
Webinar Videos
Key Thoughts and Resources referenced in How to Lead Great Groups on the Climate Emergency Without Knowing Very Much-You Can Do It!
RCers Addressing Climate Change
Sustaining All Life video & audio recordings
Five-Year Plans for Addressing the Climate updated regularly
Leaders Workshop Resource Document January 2023
Fast Fashion Video learn more at a:dress
Articles
Climate Emergency Experiences
Stories from Co-Counselors about the impact of climate change around us. Excerpts below, click on location for full version of their story.
Direct Production Worker: The fires are really full on (intense). 4000 people sitting on a beach down on border of Victoria is unheard of. So many fires they can't keep up with them. Sydney, Australia
Marcie Rendon: The state of South Dakota is home to 9 Native American Reservations. The majority of these reservations have had floods covering their lands since the spring of 2019. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem referred to recent flooding as the greatest natural disaster the state has ever seen. Noem said federal disasters have been declared in 58 of 66 counties in the state and on three tribal reservations. The March bomb cyclone and heavy rains since have created a slow-rolling natural disaster. South Dakota, United States
Chantal Esdelle: Yesterday (September 22, 2019) Tropical Storm Karen passed over Trinidad and Tobago. I was in Tobago. I sat with two friends inside our shared room looking out at the continuous heavy rain and wind outside and looking at videos, sent via WhatsApp, of raging flood water in areas 20 miles from us (in Tobago) rushing through houses and washing away cars. Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean
Janet Kabue: This was one of the headlines in our local newspapers today "Grim days await Kenyans as long rains fail." It was one of the newspaper articles that has in the recent past highlighted the delay of the March-April-May rain season. This rainfall highly impacts on the agricultural sector and hence food security in the country. The Meteorological department today stated that there will be no rains this season. Kenya, East Africa
More Stories...
Election Support Projects
In many of our countries, electing an administration that will prioritize the climate emergency is a key issue. In the U.S. the outcome of the November Election is critical. We have started a U.S. Election Support Project and are distributing these "bumper stickers" as a way to get people talking about the importance of voting for the climate in this election.
Order FREE 'Vote Climate' Stickers
Sustaining All Life (SAL) displayed this poster and others
at our booths at COP27 and are available as a fundraiser.
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