Religious Action Center - Climate Change Campaign

72 Hours for Clean Air & Energy!

From March 2-4, tens of thousands of Americans are joining together to demand Senate passage of comprehensive clean energy & climate legislation. Make a call for a clean energy future today!

Protect the Clean Air Act by becoming a fan on Facebook and telling your Senator you want comprehensive climate legislation, not roadblocks that prevent the tackling of climate change.

Copenhagen & the International Climate Conversation

In December, 2009, world leaders met in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the UN Climate Change Conference. The negotiations led to the Copenhagen Accord, an international treaty to confront global climate change. As the debate continues into 2010, use these resources to join the call for clean and equitable energy solutions.

What Happened at Copenhagen?

Learn more about the Conference
News and reflections on Copenhagen from Rabbi Warren Stone and Dr. Mirele Goldsmith, who represented the North American Jewish community in Copenhagen, and other climate and energy experts on the RAC Blog.
On Tuesday, December 15 we hosted a "Live from Copenhagen" conference call with David Waskow, Climate Change Policy Director, Oxfam, and Rabbi Warren Stone, Temple Emanuel, Kensington, MD. If you missed the call, check back soon for an audio recording.

Clean Energy & Climate Change

What is International Adaptation?
All the basics on adaptation - what it means, costs and benefits, and the impacts for an international climate change agreement - courtesy of the World Resources Institute.

Conservation Conversations
Launch your own advocacy campaign on climate and energy issues, help prepare for lobby visits, and organize educational events at your synagogue with this RAC resource.

Climate Change Basics & Background

What Can I Do?
Build Senate support for climate legislation through emails and letters to the editor (with our pre-written templates!).

Jewish Values

Greening Reform Judaism: See what the URJ and our 900 congregations are doing to fight climate change at home by going green, and learn how you can be part of the effort!

Learn About the Bills

Senate Debate - In Motion!

The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (S.1733), introduced by Senators Boxer (D-CA) and Kerry (D-MA).
The Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, introduced by Senators Cantwell (D-WA) and Collins (R-ME)
The compromise bill drafted by Senators Kerry (D-MA), Lieberman (I-CT), and Graham (R-SC)

What does it all mean?