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1 Presented By: Chris Roth Volunteer Climate Leader The Climate Reality Project Climate Reality Leadership Corps May 2014

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE 1 Getting Started 1. Raising Awareness 2 2. Building A Movement 4 3. Engaging Our Leaders 5 4. Shrink Your Footprint 7 Appendix Listing of Resources A-1. Raising Awareness 8 A-2. Building A Movement 13 A-3. Engaging Our Leaders 14 A-4. Shrink Your Footprint 16

3 PURPOSE The purpose of the Climate Awareness Playbook is two-fold: To provide an outline of action steps that you can take to make a personal impact. To provide a list of resources that will help you develop a basic understanding of climate change, enabling you to engage with others in a productive climate conversation. NOTE: Resources cited in this guide are detailed in the Appendix. There are four basic areas for action. 1. Raising Awareness 2. Building A Movement 3. Engaging our Leaders 4. Shrinking your Footprint May 2014 page 1

4 GETTING STARTED 1. Raising Awareness We need to dramatically improve climate change literacy in this country especially when it s time to vote. A climate-informed public is essential in addressing the monumental changes that need to take place to solve the climate crisis. We do this by raising levels of awareness we start with ourselves. A. WISE UP Understand the basics We need to feel comfortable when speaking to others about climate change. We start by learning the basics of climate science. Resources (A-1, pp. 8-11): Climate Science U.S. National Climate Assessment Climate Change Impacts in the United States Indicators of Climate Change in California Climate Literacy: The Essential Principles of Climate Sciences, A Guide for Individuals and Communities IPCC AR5-Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis IPCC AR5-Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability IPCC AR5-Climate Change 2014: Mitigation of Climate Change Climate Change Communications CRED Communications Guide The Psychology of Climate Change Communications Yale Project on Climate Change Communications Global Warming s 6 Americas B. SPEAK UP Talk with the people that matter to you Once you re comfortable with your newly acquired climate knowledge, it s time to speak up. We listen to our friends and family on the things that really matter and they listen to us. Tell your friends, family, and co-workers that climate change matters to you. Start talking in person and online. May 2014 page 2

5 C. SPEAK UP Host a Living Room Conversation To solve the climate crisis, we need everyone on board. That means we need to engage those who don t share the same worldview as we do think of it as inviting a climate denier to dinner! The Living Room Conversation process is the perfect tool for making that happen. The Living Room Conversations process is designed to be a simple and sociable living room conversation in which a small group of people comes together to get to know one another, in a more meaningful way than usual, by talking about their sense of personal purpose in their lives and about the issues that are of personal priority and concern. The goal is for everyone to be open and curious about all perspectives and see what we learn from one another, rather than to debate any topic or issue. Resources (A-1, p. 11): Living Room Conversations D. STAND UP Don t Let Denial Go Unchallenged We don t let ignorant comments about race or sexuality go unanswered. We shouldn t let comments like climate change is a hoax go unchallenged either. The resources will help you stay current on climate news and help you quickly respond to combat climate myths. Resources (A-1, p. 12): The Scientific Guide to Global Warming Skepticism Dealing in Doubt: The Climate Denial Machine vs. Climate Science Reality Drop Climate Reality Project Global Warming & Climate Change Myths May 2014 page 3

6 2. Building A Movement This is a call to get involved with local organizations that are committed to fighting climate change. In this movement, three things are vital: First, we need a network of Climate Champions who can drive change in their local communities. Remember the goal is social consensus. They are the trusted sources that can frame climate change in the language of the groups they re engaging. That means business people speaking to business people, doctors talking to doctors, teachers talking to students and religious leaders talking to their congregations. Next, we need Bridge-Builders who can work from inside multiple organizations to unify these groups under a common mission to better share resources and have a stronger voice. Finally, we need the Creatives the writers, the artists and the musicians. We need people who can magically translate the complexity of climate change into a message that resonates with the masses. We need people who can use their unique gifts to inspire others to act. A. Start with the organizations you know There are several organizations that deal with climate change and environmental issues in Orange County. If you re not a member, consider attending one of their meetings. Citizens Climate Lobby for political activism 350.org for divestment, activism and re-localizing communities Sierra Club Orange County Global Warming Committee for awareness, advocacy and local measures Resources (A-2, p. 13): Citizens Climate Lobby Orange County 350.org - Orange County Chapter Sierra Club Orange County Global Warming Committee May 2014 page 4

7 3. Engaging Our Leaders A. Political Leaders We know the solutions to climate change are complex and they ll require changes in policy either new legislation, regulations or both. Our elected officials are the only ones that can make that happen. We need to ensure they are accurately informed and actively engaged in the climate conversation. We start by directly contacting our elected officials by sending s, writing letters, making phone calls. White House, Members of Congress, State Legislators Then we take the big step a true exercise of our political will we schedule face-face meetings with our Members of Congress to discuss their position on climate change. And remember, when dealing with politicians keep the message simple: Climate Change is Real Put a Price on Carbon Resources (A-3, p. 14): The White House U.S. Senate House of Representatives Citizens Climate Lobby Laser Talks B. Business Leaders Ask your company to sign the BICEP Declaration. BICEP is Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy. It is an advocacy coalition of businesses committed to working with policy makers to pass meaningful energy and climate legislation that will enable a rapid transition to a low-carbon, 21st century economy that will create new jobs and stimulate economic growth while stabilizing our planet s fragile climate. Resources (A-3, p. 15): BICEP Climate Declaration May 2014 page 5

8 C. Academic Leaders Ask the leadership of your college or university to sign the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). The ACUPCC is a high-visibility effort to address global climate disruption undertaken by a network of colleges and universities that have made institutional commitments to eliminate net greenhouse gas emissions from specified campus operations, and to promote the research and educational efforts of higher education to equip society to re-stabilize the earth s climate. Its mission is to accelerate progress towards climate neutrality and sustainability by empowering the higher education sector to educate students, create solutions, and provide leadership-by-example for the rest of society. Finally, if your university or college is invested in fossil fuels, ask them to divest their holdings. Resources (A-3, p. 15): ACUPCC Presidents Climate Commitment 350.org FOSSIL FREE May 2014 page 6

9 4. Shrink Your Footprint This final action area is more personal it involves your current impact on the climate and the environment. Many of us have already taken steps to limit our contribution to global warming by driving fuel-efficient cars, taking public transportation, weatherizing homes, and even installing solar panels. Hopefully, you re up for the next step! A. Take the 10-IN-12 Challenge Sign up for the 10-in-12 Challenge and reduce your carbon footprint by 10% over the next 12 months. That s right. Take that footprint down a full shoe size! Reducing your carbon footprint is similar to dieting we always do better with the support of family and friends. So make it a group effort and work with others either within your family or the outside groups you re involved with! Start by calculating your carbon footprint. If you ve done so recently, use that as your starting point. Next share your initial results. Work out a game plan to reduce your impact. Implement your plan and ask the group for support. Re-calculate your footprint in 12 months and celebrate the results! Resources (A-4, p. 16): Calculating your carbon footprint o o o TerrasPass.com CarbonFootprint.com MyFootPrint.org Reducing your carbon footprint o o o EPA What Can You Do (Tips for reducing your footprint) Climate Reality Project Take Action Now (Tips for reducing your footprint) Buycott Smartphone App that lets you organize your consumer spending to help causes your care for and to oppose those that you don t. May 2014 page 7

10 Climate Awareness Playbook APPENDIX LISTING OF RESOURCES A-1. Raising Awareness WISE UP - Understand the basics U.S. National Climate Assessment 2014 Climate Change Impacts in the United States U.S. Global Change Research Program May pages, MB Website (INTERACTIVE): Document Source: Indicators of Climate Change in California California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment August pages, 12.2 MB Document Source: Climate Literacy: The Essential Principles of Climate Sciences A Guide for Individuals and Communities U.S. Global Change Research Program March pages, 15.4 MB Document Source: May 2014 page 8

11 Working Group I Contribution to the IPCC 5 th Assessment Report CLIMATE CHANGE 2013: The Physical Science Basis Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), September 2013 Primary Document (AR5): 2,216 pages, MB Summary for Policy Makers: 36 pages, 2.4 MB Document Source Primary Report: 12Doc2b_FinalDraft_All.pdf Document Source Policy for Summary Makers: SPM_Approved27Sep2013.pdf Working Group II Contribution to the IPCC 5 th Assessment Report CLIMATE CHANGE 2014: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), March 2014 Technical Summary: 76 pages, 18.6 MB Summary for Policy Makers: 44 pages, 12.9 MB Document Source Technical Summary Document Source Policy for Summary Makers: May 2014 page 9

12 Working Group III Contribution to the IPCC 5 th Assessment Report CLIMATE CHANGE 2014: Mitigation of Climate Change Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), April 2014 Technical Summary: 101 pages, 11.1 MB Summary for Policy Makers: 33 pages, 1.9 MB Document Source Technical Summary: Document Source Policy for Summary Makers: May 2014 page 10

13 Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED) CRED Communication Guide The Psychology of Climate Change Communication Document Source: YALE Project on Climate Change Communication The Yale Project on Climate Change Communication: Conducts research on public climate knowledge, risk perceptions, decision-making and behavior; Designs and tests new strategies to engage the public in climate science and solutions; Empowers educators and communicators with the knowledge and tools to more effectively engage their audiences. Global Warming s Six Americas in March 2012 and November 2011 Document Source: SPEAK UP Host a Living Room Conversation May 2014 page 11

14 STAND UP Don t Let Denial Go Unchallenged The Scientific Guide to Global Warming Skepticism John Cook SkepticalScience.com December pages, 2.5 MB Skepticism.html Document Source: Dealing in Doubt: The Climate Denial Machine vs. Climate Science Greenpeace September pages, 4 MB Document Source: -%20Greenpeace%20report%20on%20Climate%20Change%20Denial%20Machine.pdf The Climate Reality Project Reality DROP Global Warming & Climate Change Myths May 2014 page 12

15 A-2. Build A Movement Start with the organizations you know CCL Orange County (Central) Contact: Mark Tabbert mtabbert15@gmail.com Contact: Craig Preston CraigP444@yahoo.com Orange County (North) Contact: Dennis Arp Arp@Chapman.edu Contact: Sherri Davison sherrisue@me.com 350 Orange County Contact: Ed Kennedy edwardpkennedy@gmail.com Sierra Club Orange County Global Warming Committee Contact: Steve Wicke stevewicke1@gmail.com May 2014 page 13

16 A-3. Engaging our Leaders Political White House U.S. Senate House of Representatives CCL CCL Laser Talks Learn to speak about climate change like an expert and then eventually you will become an expert. Caveat: the laser talks are not meant for people to present a monologue on the various aspects of carbon pricing and climate change. The real purpose of the laser talks is to facilitate a discussion on climate change with representatives, the media and the general public. May 2014 page 14

17 Business Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy Climate Declaration Academic ACUPCC org FOSSIL FREE May 2014 page 15

18 A-4. Take the 10-in-12 Challenge Calculating your carbon footprint TerraPass Carbon Footprint My Foot Print Reducing your carbon footprint EPA What Can You Do Climate Reality Project Take Action Now BUYCOTT Buycott is a tool that lets you organize your consumer spending to help causes that you care for, and to oppose those that you don't. May 2014 page 16

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