In 2011 I wrote this goofy rap to help explain alternative energy to my 6th grade students.

It references Justin Bieber and the Nissan Leaf, so you know it's good.

Enjoy!

I reduced my carbon footprint from 2019 to 2020 by 89%.

In 2019 it was over 25 tonnes.

In 2020 it was under 3 tonnes.

Why live a low-carbon lifestyle? For me, it's all about justice.

Harvard Forward contacted me this week asking me to help with their divestment campaign. Obviously, I did.

The divestment movement is one of the most powerful levers we have against fossil fuel companies.

What should you do? Pressure all organizations, institutions, and universities. Demand that they divest from fossil fuels.

And message me after you contact them so we can share an air high-five together!

What are you waiting for?

2020's hurricane season toppled record after record. The biggest one? Most named storms in one season. There were thirty this year.

So how is that connected to climate justice? Well, a story begins to unfold if we only look at hurricanes Eta and Iota. Both hit Central America in November within two weeks of each other.

And things become pretty clear once we start looking at who's most responsible for global heating.

The evil Once-ler (voiced by Ed Helms) sings "How Bad Can I Be?" in the 2012 film The Lorax.

The lyrics touch on the economy, greenwashing, and extractive corporate growth. It's some seriously scathing social commentary.

People often ask me "What should I do about the climate?" And one of my answers is always "Educate yourself."

These are my favorite climate documentaries. I hope you watch them too!

Laura joins me (again!) to discuss our Thanksgiving meal and its impact on the planet.

What we eat matters!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us. 'Tis the season! 'Tis the season to buy new stuff!

The Earth can't regenerate the amount of resources humans are using. We are buying too much new stuff. It is simply unsustainable.

So what to do? How can you show your love, appreciation, and affection for your family and friends without buying any new stuff? You could make a video, write a poem, create a homemade card, or take a long walk with a family member of friend.

You could even make a rat yo-yo.

"You're being an alarmist." Yes. I am. I want you to be alarmed. I want you to panic. The climate crisis is panic-worthy. So take that panic and turn it into concrete action.

A fully functioning democracy makes voting as easy as possible for all people. We are not a fully functioning democracy because voter suppression is real and alive in this country. So how can we make voting as easy as possible for all people?

Here are 8 changes the United States should make so that our democracy is more politically sustainable.

So that our democracy best represents the wishes of all people in this country.