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Collective action in your community is one of the most powerful ways to tackle climate change. It’s also a great way to meet likeminded people!

As well as the big green protest groups like Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, consider:

Repowering: This is an amazing, hands-on project that is installing solar panels across London, and are always in need of volunteers. If you’re outside of London check here for similar projects: https://hub.communityenergyengland.org/projects/?project_type=community_energy_project-

Transition Towns are community focused local groups aiming to improve the sustainability of their areas. In their own words they are also “reclaiming the economy, sparking entrepreneurship, reimagining work, reskilling themselves and weaving webs of connection and support.” Find your nearest here: https://transitionnetwork.org/transition-near-me/

There are lots of energy companies that now provide 100% renewable energy, and often at cheaper prices than traditional providers. Some green companies, like Robin Hood Energy, also reinvest profits in local communities, helping people who would otherwise suffer from fuel poverty. Try Green Star Energy, Bulb, Good Energy, Ecotricity, or Octopus. Here’s U-Switch’s page to get you started:https://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/guides/which-suppliers-offer-green-energy-plans/

Switch from Google to Ecosia  – they have planted in excess of 46 million trees so far, all funded by searches and clicks on adverts from people like you. incognito also send 10% of profits to tree-planting charities (amongst others).