Books (a limited, but seminal list)
“What if We Get It Right ? Visions of Climate Futures” Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
“Don’t Even Think About It – Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change” George Marshall, Available at Poor Richards Bookstore
“Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder amid the Arctic Climate Crisis” Jon Waterman, Available at Poor Richards Bookstore
“How to Avoid a Climate Crisis – The Solutions We Have and The Breakthroughs We Need” Bill Gates
Anthropocene Magazine, a free, Non-profit, ad-free organization producing accurate, climate relevant articles and studies. Anthropocene Magazine from Future Earth
sewtha.dvi “Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air” the late (and close friend) Sir David J. C. MacKay; Free online ebook.
Non-Profits and Public Service Resources
Food To Power, Colorado Springs: A local Non-Profit Organization supporting community composting, lessening food waste and serving the community: Food to Power
Richards Rubbish Roundup: A local Non-Profit Organization committed to cleaning up Colorado Springs public areas and waterways, helping plastics and other harmful trash from flowing into the Arkansas River and ultimately, the ocean.
Colorado Public Radio Please subscribe to the CPR climate team’s free weekly newsletter, articles are Colorado-focused but the newsletter also includes links to national and global climate news.
Pikes Peak Library District: Please visit our local libraries; they maintain an extensive collection of books on climate science. Take some time to read up while supporting your local library.
Citizens Climate Lobby: A national non-partisan Non-Profit Organization dedicated to influencing climate-responsible legislation and a great provider of additional climate educational resources. There are several Colorado chapters including here in the Springs.
The Nature Conservancy: A global Non-Profit Organization involved in protecting habitats/ecosystems and encouraging climate change awareness and action.
Colorado Renewable Energy Society: A Colorado Non-Profit Organization supporting the adoption of clean renewable energy sources for the state.
Conservation Colorado: Also a Colorado Non-Profit Organization supporting the adoption of clean renewable energy sources for the state, preservation of our natural resources, including our forests and water resources.
Colorado Springs Utilities: A local resource for tips on reducing energy consumption and energy cost-savings.
Third Act: Third Act is an international organization supporting climate-responsible policies and democracy. There is a Colorado branch.
350 Colorado: A global organization with local chapters dedicated to climate justice and fighting climate change