A tax on emissions associated with burning fossil fuels that makes visible the “hidden” cost of carbon emissions.

Carbon taxes also help create incentives to come up with carbon-free alternatives to save money.

When a company exaggerates or falsely claims to be more sustainable than it actually is.

Greenwashing is sometimes hard to identify because companies work hard to disguise it.

a new method, approach, or idea

Thanks to the innovation of the Wright brothers, we have aircraft that allow us to travel swiftly and safely today.

Types of actions people and organizations can take to promote climate solutions.

By working in strategic ways at each lever of power, we can amplify the impact of our actions.

A private organization that serves public interests at local, national, or international levels and includes groups like nonprofits, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups.

NGOs like the Sierra Club, Earthjustice, and the Environmental Defense Fund play a crucial role in amplifying the power of other groups to have an impact.

A law, rule, process, practice, or action of a government or other organization, often used as a basis for decision-making.

The government implemented a policy requiring all new buildings to use energy-efficient heating and cooling systems.

a principle, rule, or law designed to regulate behavior and conduct

Fire department regulations require public buildings to be equipped with sprinklers.