We don’t have to wait to get to work on climate change

With climate change, we’re often told to wait, because climate change is a distant problem. Wait for the next election, that’s when something will happen. Wait for the slow work of federal policy change. Wait for the future of innovation. Meanwhile, the seas are rising, the forests are burning, and the timeline to act grows tighter with every passing year. But here’s the truth: we don’t have to wait.

We live in an extraordinary era—a moment when the collective actions of individuals can carry a weight previously unimagined. Technology connects us, while tools like solar panels and wind turbines are more accessible than ever. Community solar projects are reshaping neighborhoods, offering shared energy solutions that cut costs and carbon. Rooftops, once an afterthought, are becoming micro power plants for families. Local governments, often overlooked, are proving to be fertile ground for advocacy that leads to tangible change.

These aren’t just small steps—they’re the foundation of something bigger. Collective action doesn’t just build momentum; it forces the hand of those in power. When communities take the lead, industries and governments follow. It’s a chain reaction: the more we invest in renewable energy at the grassroots level, the more undeniable the shift becomes, creating an urgency for systemic change.

Waiting is no longer an option. Action begets action. Whether it’s through a solar panel installation, a petition at city hall, or simply starting the conversation, the opportunity to create change is in our hands. Together, we have the power to set the pace for a renewable future. Let’s not squander it. Let’s begin.