NEW NAME. SAME MISSION.
formerly "Drawdown Bay Area"
Bay Area Climate Solutions
"What can I do? I'm just one person - how can anything I do make a difference?"
We're so glad you asked!
This is your hub to connect to climate solutions that work for you:
where you live, where you work, and with your local government.
Everyone can do something, and everyone has a part to play -
together, the Bay Area can make a world of difference.
Here at Act Now Bay Area you'll find
actions: that will save you money, improve your health, and help your neighbors, too
inspiration: from real people, communities, and businesses around the Bay
knowledge: videos, stories, books, and the science behind the solutions
resources: connections to apps, information, and tools you can use
Solutions already exist. Some are easy and you can do them right now.
Others are going to take all of us working together, right where we are.
Imagine what 7.8 million people living in the Bay Area can accomplish - we're all part of the solution!
Let's Get Started!
First, what you can do right now:
Taking small steps is a great way to start
YOU CAN TAKE RIGHT NOW
Transportation contributes about 41% of our greenhouse gas emissions - more than any other sector.
"Zero Emission Transportation" isn't just electric vehicles! It includes all of the ways we get around, including our feet, bicycles, and public transportation.
YOU CAN TAKE RIGHT NOW
The energy we use in our buildings contributes about 26% of our greenhouse gas emissions.
Eliminating gas from our buildings improves indoor air quality, and improving energy efficiency saves money.
Win-Win, right?
YOU CAN TAKE RIGHT NOW
Food waste is the #3 greenhouse gas contributor on a global scale.
Locally, what is wasted
in the fields, in grocery store dumpsters, and the back of our refrigerators is not just a waste of food and money, but also adds methane gas to the atmosphere.
Want to do more, right away?
There's an app for that!
Discover thousands of actions you can take
right from your phone in just minutes every day.
Earn points for the actions you take and
Climate Action Now will plant trees on your behalf.
NEXT? Make a plan! It's easy. It's customized. It's free.
Replacing gas water heaters and furnaces is easier than you think, but planning ahead before it's an emergency is simply smarter.
Quit Carbon will create a personalized plan based on your needs so that you can clearly see each step to get fossil fuel out of your home, including rebates and incentives that you can access, and connect you to a pre-vetted contractor just right for the work you need.
Questions? There's a real human to talk to, not a chatbot!
Where is "home" for you?
With 9 counties, 101 cities, and 7.8 million people, it's never "one size fits all."
THEN find what fits your life
Click on your county to see what organizations are near you, as well as businesses, agencies, and government offices that serve you, your business, and your community.
Learn what they're doing to help solve climate issues where you live and around the Bay Area.
Then reach out -
get connected to people, organizations, and most importantly: solutions!
If ever time was of the essence, it is now.
If ever a region could meet the challenge, it is the Bay Area.
Together, the Bay Area can make a world of difference.