A Book of Climate Action (for busy people)

Climate Action for Busy People is a book for anyone concerned over heat waves, storms and forest fires. The time to create climate-resilient communities is now. While policy innovations are also needed, good solutions are at local level.

This book is a hopeful and realistic roadmap for individuals and groups who want to move the needle towards environmental justice.

If growing green spaces, read up on pet-friendly gardens and wildlife-friendly gardens. Also read how to stop birds flying into windows. And trees to avoid near horses (yew, oak, sycamore).

Drawing from professional and personal success in climate adaption and community organising, the author begins with a brief history of why our communities look the way they do, and how that affects how vulnerable we are, to climate risks.

Each chapter can help readers scale up their actions. From identifying climate solutions that a person or small group can pull off in a handful of weekends (like tree plantings or de-paving parties) to advocating for change at government level.

It’s not too late for people of all ages and skill levels, to create climate-safe neighbourhoods. This book is an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to make lasting improvements, to make their communities climate-resilient.

About the Author

Cate Mingoya-LaFortune is Chief Officer of Climate Resilience and Land Use for Groundwork USA. She holds a Master in City Planning and a BA in Biology, and lives in New England.