100 Climate Action Solutions For Everyone

A summary of where we’ve been in this challenge

The Frog explored The Climate Action Handbook: A Visual Guide to 100 Climate Solutions by Heidi Roop in the first 100 days of 2024

In the first `100 days of 2024 we explored 100 climate solutions that may “empower you to evaluate, engage, and act” to address on-going climate change as an individual on your terms.

In the first 100 days of 2024, The Frog Blog explored The Climate Action Handbook: A Visual Guide to 100 Climate Solutions For Everyone, written by Dr. Heidi Roop, the Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) and an Assistant Professor of Climate Science and Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota. Heidi has crafted a wonderful resource covering the motivation for urgent action on climate change and more importantly what actions you can reasonably take now. “This visually stunning guide, does what no other climate change book manages to do: it’s approachable, digestible, and offers the average person ideas, options, and a roadmap for action.”

In July 2024 Dr. Roop joined the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on a temporary assignment as the Assistant Director for Climate Services. She will also serve as Deputy Director for Services with the U.S. Global Change Research Program. In the White House role, Roop will support President Biden’s climate agenda by assisting with the delivery of federal climate-related data, tools, resources and services intended to help the nation manage climate risks and implement solutions. 

Here is a summary of The Frog Blog’s take on 100 climate solutions.

Overview
Climate Action in 2024
Day 0: Why We Need the 100 Climate Solutions

Starting and Sustaining Your Climate Action Journey
Day 1: Consider Collective and Individual Actions
Day 2: Center Action in Your Strengths and Passions
Day 3: Understand the Disconnect Between Actions and Impact
Day 4: Be Privy to the Politics of Climate Change
Day 5: Beware the Corporate “Anti-Climate” Campaign

Energy Production and Transportation
Day 6: Know What Powers You and Your Home
Day 7: Curb the Cost of Renewable Energy
Day 8: Support Solar and Other Renewables in Your Region
Day 9: Weigh the Impact of Decarbonization
Day 10: Drive and Commute Mindfully
Day 11: Consider Carpooling and Rideshares
Day 12: Buy and Drive an Electric Car
Day 13: Drive Efficiently
Day 14: Be Idle-Free

Travel and Work
Day 15: Fly Less, Fly Economy
Day 16: Vacation Closer to Home
Day 17: Seek Out Eco-Friendly Accommodations
Day 18: Reduce Trash When You Travel
Day 19: Find Alternatives for Work-related Travel
Day 20: Learn More About Climate Financing
Day 21: Divest and Reinvest
Day 22: Telecommute When Possible
Day 23: Seek Out Climate Solutions in the Workplace
Day 24: Reduce the Climate Footprint of the Building Around You
Day 25: Go Green and Cool With Rooftops
Day 26: Consider Climate as Part of Your Career
Day 27: Use Caution With Corporate Climate Commitments

Food and Farming
Day 28: Eat Your Broccoli, and Pass on the Meat
Day 29: Cut Down on Your Food Waste
Day 30: Compost
Day 31: Shop for Your Meals Mindfully
Day 32: Research More Than the Takeout Menu
Day 33: Thoughtfully Opt for Meat Alternatives
Day 34: Switch to Nondairy Alternatives
Day 35: Look Into Eating Locally
Day 36: Enjoy Your Chocolate Responsibly
Day 37: Imbibe With Climate in Mind
Day 38: Get to Know Your Favorite Coffee
Day 39: Support Local, Sustainable Fisheries

Shopping and Consumer Choices
Day 40: Reduce Consumption Through Community Sharing
Day 41: Turn Away From Fast Fashion
Day 42: Weigh Your Diaper Options
Day 43: Ditch the Bottled Water
Day 44: Cut Down on Plastics
Day 45: Avoid Microplastics
Day 46: Make More Thoughtful Online Purchases
Day 47: Slow Down Your Shipping
Day 48: Keep Your Devices Longer and Dispose of Them Properly
Day 49: Shop Your Values
Day 50: Beware Greenwashing

Actions Around the Home
Day 51: Consider Where You Make Your Home
Day 52: Check Your Insurance Policy
Day 53: Prepare a Go Bag and a Stay Bin
Day 54: Create a More Energy-Efficient Home
Day 55: Electrify Your Home, From Cooktop to Rooftop
Day 56: Be Thoughtful About Air-Conditioning
Day 57: Go Solar
Day 58: Light with LEDs
Day 59: Go Low-Flow With Your Fixtures
Day 60: Clean Your Clothes Efficiently
Day 61: Garden for a Greener Planet
Day 62: Reduce Waste and Recycle
Day 63: Calculate Your Carbon Footprint

Nature-Based and Natural Solutions
Day 64: Understand the Prospects of Carbon Removal
Day 65: Learn About Bioenergy and Carbon Capture and Storage
Day 66: Help Keep Forests Healthy and Intact
Day 67: Carefully Consider Carbon Offsets
Day 68: Make Your Soil Healthy
Day 69: Support Coastal Wetland Conservation
Day 70: Conserve, Restore, and Reconnect Land
Day 71: Go Green With Your Infrastructure
Day 72: Plant Trees to Shade Houses and Buildings

Health and Well-Being
Day 73: Protect Yourself and Community from Extreme Heat
Day 74: Protect Your Air
Day 75: Prepare for More Pests
Day 76: Don’t Discount Climate Anxiety
Day 77: Express Yourself Creatively
Day 78: Buy Beauty Products Responsibly
Day 79: Change Your Fitness Patterns
Day 80: Cherish Winter Recreation
Day 81: Pay Land Use Fees

Civic and Community Engagement
Day 82: Vote in Every Election
Day 83: Engage Your Elected Officials
Day 84: Champion Climate Planning in Your Community
Day 85: Contribute to Community Groups
Day 86: Support Youth Climate Activism
Day 87: Share Your Observations and Experiences
Day 88: Act on Behalf of Children

Education and Climate Information
Day 90: Seek Climate Solutions for Schools
Day 91: Teach Climate Change in the Classroom
Day 92: Talk Climate Change With Your Kids
Day 93: Be a Savvy Consumer of Climate Information
Day 94: Track the State of the Science
Day 95: Look to Local Climate Science Leaders
Day 96: Look to Community Leaders
Day 97: Talk About Climate Issues with Friends and Family
Day 98: Get Social on Social Media
Day 99: Embrace Your Inner Bookworm
Day 100: Celebrate Success and Express Gratitude

Cheers! And take action!

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