Local Actions Matter Too
Episode
55
Published:
Updated:
January 31, 2023
Climate scientist and IPCC author Sarah Burch explains the value of community level action in helping us achieve a more sustainable, just and carbon-free society.
Climate scientist and IPCC author Sarah Burch explains the value of community level action in helping us achieve a more sustainable, just and carbon-free society.
Get Involved in Community Level Climate Action
There are plenty of ways to make a difference on climate in your local community
Start by thinking about what interests you and use that as your guide
Non-profits and other community groups are always looking for volunteers
Remember, it's not about experience, it's about showing up
Get involved today!
Hawaii has closed its last coal power plant
Closure will save roughly 1.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions / year or roughly the same as taking 325K cars off the road
For now, the island will burn oil to fill the gap until it can deploy more renewables and storage
AES, the owner of the coal plant, is in process of developing large solar farms across the islands
Hawaii currently generates 40% of its energy from renewables and has committed to be 100% renewable by 2045
Sources
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Typical Passenger Vehicle | US EPA