Daily actions, political engagement, and community activity you can do right now After President Donald Trump proposed sweeping changes to the way the country regulates energy production and emissions by signing an executive order last week, it may have seemed like efforts to battle climate change will take a back seat for the foreseeable future. But while sweeping changes to national policy make a big difference, these changes only underscore the value of local actions.
Everyday actions by citizens and cities can make a huge difference. As former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently wrote, increasingly, the localized actions of mayors are pushing progressive environmental policies. ?In both red and blue states, cities?which account for about two-thirds of the country?s emissions?are taking the lead in the fight against climate change,? he wrote. Municipalities around the globe have made significant strides in fighting climate change, and this momentum means active and engaged citizens have extra leverage with their local officials. Curbed spoke with representatives from the Sierra Club, C40, and Environment America to source some concrete ways to impact climate policy in your local community.
Communicate with your elected officials and vote
Help your representatives help you by letting them know exactly how you feel about environmental policy. Public pressure can make a big difference: this fall?s raft of ballot measures supporting public transportation ...