9 Best Articles on Climate Activism
The most useful articles on climate activism from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Climate Activism Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on climate activism by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on climate activism—all under 10 minutes.
“What Can I Do?” Part 1 — The Personal
As climate people, we hear this question again and again: “What can I do?” Many of us are trying to figure out how to help address the climate crisis. So, we’re taking on that critical question in a…
COP27: Without Greta, activists make waves at climate summit
Young campaigners say they are calling out "greenwashing" at COP27 from the inside.
These ‘nuclear bros’ say they know how to solve climate change
The surge in atom activism comes as countries again reassess their attitudes toward the power source, in the face of climate change and war.
Why the midterms have made climate activists hopeful for the future
Even with Republicans controlling the House, Democrats retained enough control at the federal level to defend the Inflation Reduction Act while making inroads in crucial local elections.
We Interviewed Climate Activists Who Were Jailed for Protest
Dozens of Just Stop Oil protesters have already been handed prison sentences, but they're refusing to be cowed.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on climate activism.
Empowering Schools to Take Climate Action
Laura Schifter talks about how schools contribute to climate issues and what needs to happen to change it.
The case for a more radical climate movement
Author Andreas Malm on the failures of climate activism and the need for escalation.
«Given the stakes, why hasn’t the global climate movement become far more radical than it is?»
Genuine Social Media Activism: A Guide for Going Beyond the Hashtag
Whether you plan to support Black Lives Matter, climate activism, or another social justice cause, here are some tips on engaging in social media activism.
Meet generation Greta: young climate activists around the world
They’re too young to vote, but schoolchildren across the globe are taking matters into their own hands
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Climate Activism, including:
Emily Atkin
I edit and sometimes write HEATED, a newsletter devoted to climate accountability journalism. skeetin at emorwee@bsky.social. She/her.
Scientific American
Awesome discoveries. Expert insights. Science that shapes the world.
Vox
Our world, explained.
New York Magazine
The ideas, people, and cultural currents that are forever reshaping the world. Subscribe: http://nymag.com/subscribe Get the One Great Story newsletter: http://nym.ag/3tRlORP
WIRED
Where tomorrow is realized || Sign up for our newsletters: http://WIRED.com/newsletter
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