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Poder
November 22, 2022
MISSION: PODER’s mission is to organize with Latino immigrant families and youth to put into practice people-powered solutions that are locally based, community led and environmentally just. We nurture everyday people’s leadership, regenerate culture, and build community power. We organize in San Francisco’s Mission, Excelsior and other southeast neighborhoods, & forge alliances to achieve transformational […]
Spokeland
November 22, 2022
MISSION: Spokeland’s mission is to build knowledge, empowerment and self-reliance for members of the community and provide a safe and fun workspace for people of all ages, ethnicities and cultures, genders, sexual orientations and skill levels. “Bicycle mechanics in the United States are 91.4% male and 70.1% white. To help make this group more representative, […]
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
November 15, 2022
MISSION: We build strong minds, bodies, character, and communities through cycling. NICA is a mission-driven nonprofit that provides youth development experiences for middle and high school students by using mountain bikes as a character building tool. Our approach focuses on teaching life skills, not just bike skills. Students participate in multiple activities including team practices […]
Tips on Talking about Climate Change
October 20, 2022
A fundamental part of Climate Ride’s mission is to get people talking about ways to take action on climate change. Many folks who do our events report back that fundraising gave them the impetus to have conversations they never would have otherwise. Personal chats are more likely to move people into action than almost anything […]
Call Bill Medley – Make sure climate is on the Fed’s agenda
August 22, 2022
CALL NOW: 1-816-881-2557 We need your help to call Bill Medley, the Public Information Officer of The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, to make sure climate is on the agenda during the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium in Wyoming. Sample Script: “Hi my name is _______ from _______ and I’m calling to ask whether […]
350 Global Week of Training
August 15, 2022
350.org is hosting a global week of training for organizers around the world. And they want you there! On Thursday, September 1 and Friday, September 2, they will be kicking off the Global Week of Training for the Climate Justice Conversations, a series of online sessions to listen, share, and connect with leaders and stories […]
Climate News
August 15, 2022
From 350.org: Letter to Editor Campaign!
August 12, 2022
Intense heat, out-of-control wildfires, deadly floods: these impacts of the climate crisis are already the daily reality of people and communities across the United States. But the real culprits – the coal, oil and gas industry – keep getting away with it. Media plays a vital role in the battle against the climate crisis. It really […]
Ongoing Ways to Take Action
August 12, 2022
We know Climate Riders are always looking out for ways to do more to help our planet! This is a list of action items we’ve heard about from our beneficiary partners. Read on to: Sign petitions! Protest! Write letters! Help with science projects! And more! Have an item you want on this list? Submit it […]
Submit an Action
August 12, 2022
Have a climate action opportunity you want to get the word out about? You can submit it here! We’ll do our best to get it posted whenever we aren’t out on events. Looking for opportunities to take action? See them here! [user-submitted-posts]
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
July 24, 2022
Sonoma RCD sees a future where the natural resources of Sonoma County are abundant and available for the benefit of all people, agriculture, ecosystems and the economy. Bridging the needs of the community and natural resources by empowering people through reliable expertise and action to strengthen the resilience of Sonoma County. Our function is to […]
Climate Basecamp
June 24, 2022
Climate Basecamp is an organization with a mission to ‘speak science to culture’. More specifically, it is a communication channel that makes climate science accessible and accepted by as many people as possible, regardless of social status, income or political beliefs. Its approach to cut through the clutter and reach its target audiences is through […]