How do you show up in unprecedented times? For those of us working to address climate change, we show up by standing with science and standing up for those who are already experiencing the worst impacts from climate change. And just like with climate change, this is how we show up during a pandemic in […]
During this moment in our nation’s history, we need to keep our compass pointed towards truth and radical hope, which I believe will propel us towards the future we desire and deserve. We have a good chance of doing something beautiful this year and in this decade, and that’s where your compass should point toward. […]
Climate Generation has major staff announcements: With sadness and appreciation, we announce that Janet Brown, Associate Director, has offered her resignation, effective April 30. Hired in November 2007 as our second employee, Janet has helped me build Climate Generation to be the thriving, successful organization we have today. She has been my thought-partner on many […]
The catastrophic, climate-fueled megafires in Australia, which have killed nearly one billion wild animals and threatened Australia’s indigenous communities, highlight the dire need for leaders in the United States and around the world to enact aggressive and innovative climate solutions. As we bear witness to another global climate disaster, let’s remember we are connected, passionate, […]
As we reflect on the changing climate movement and our place within it in the last decade (2009-2019), here are our Top 10 moments from the past ten years: Addressing climate change requires systemic, structural changes. It begins with changing our cultural narrative. We must all find our voice on climate change and talking about […]
It’s not often that a youth climate activist is chosen to be the TIME Person of the Year. Over the course of a little over a year, Greta Thunberg has inspired and led a global youth climate movement to take to the streets on behalf of the planet we share. We know that meaningful change […]
Starting today, we’re joining a global conversation — 24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action, from November 20–21. Across these two days, we will present film screenings, discussions, webinars, and trainings to build your understanding of the climate crisis and engage in bold solutions. We’re excited to partner with the Science Museum of Minnesota, the […]
Have you been feeling a bit more hopeful about solving our climate crisis? Thanks to the Youth Climate Strike, significant media (over 300 outlets) dedicated coverage to climate change during UN Climate Week, and actions by businesses, countries (beyond the U.S.) and states have stepped up. I found this graphic of activism since our organization […]
This month, we’re launching a new look and feel for our monthly e-newsletter: the Climate Generation Gist! Get the gist: simpler, easier content about what we’re doing to advance conversations and education on climate change, as well as how you can engage in solutions. While we’ll post my letter to our blog, you can see […]
Today, Governor Tim Walz announced a new legislative package to advance Minnesota’s standing as a leader in addressing climate change and facilitating the transition to an equitable, clean energy future. We applaud the requirement for our state’s electricity sector to provide 100% clean energy by 2050, putting us in leadership with other states across the […]