Climate Change, Climate Warming, and Climate ‘Wierding’ are some of the names many use to note the changes to our weather and climate systems caused by burning fossil fuels for energy use in all areas of our daily lives.
The resulting impacts are many and affect regions of our Earth differently. These include longer and more severe rainstorms, stronger hurricanes and tornadoes, heatwaves and heat extremes, droughts, wildfires, species dying off, loss of habitat, the spread of disease-carrying insects and viruses, increasing potential for pandemics, and heat-triggered illnesses.
Climate change impacts are not distributed equally. Environmental justice research has shown that frontline communities—often low-income, Indigenous, and communities of color—experience disproportionate exposure to climate hazards, despite contributing the least to global emissions. This disparity underscores the need for climate solutions that are scientifically sound and rooted in equity, inclusion, and justice.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Advocate for clean energy action by your municipality, county, schools, faith groups, neighbors, and friends. Ask your State and Federal legislators to advocate for environmental justice and support strong clean energy policies and actions.
Contribute your volunteer time to one of the Climate Action Teams in the Greater Philadelphia region.
SPG Climate Action Teams
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits Home energy improvements, electrification of your HVAC or vehicle, upgrading your electric service and installing rooftop solar may be claimed as tax deductions. Volunteers are helping to spread the word and answer questions. Volunteer |
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A coalition that brings together community organizations, home repair providers, workforce and community development partners, and climate justice groups across Philadelphia to fight for safe, healthy, affordable, fossil-free housing for all. Get involved. |
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Ready for 100% Clean Energy 2.0 Volunteers are helping local governments take climate action by: sharing Federal, PA, county and regional resources specifically intended to help local governments reduce the carbon footprints of their facilities and fleets and their communities as a whole. Volunteer |
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The Green Schools Campaign is developing the leadership and grassroots organizing of young people to spearhead initiatives to transition their schools and communities to 100% clean energy. Learn more or volunteer. |
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Promoting geothermal heating and cooling in Philadelphia as a sustainable business plan for Philadelphia Gas Works. |
Other Clean Energy Resources
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Collection of climate actions taken by municipal and county governments in PA |
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Neighbors helping neighbors learn about and install on-site solar energy |
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Sierra Club PA Chapter Clean Energy Team Sierra Club Statewide volunteer team advocating for clean energy in PA |
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Sierra Club PA Chapter Climate Change Team Statewide volunteer team trying to separate climate fact from fiction |
