Reports depicting the dire situation of our warming planet continue to emerge (even on holiday weekends.) They confirm for the world what we and climate scientists already know: human-caused climate change is happening and we are running out of time to change its course.
It is clear to the Living Future community that we need radical, rapid change — beginning now. While others tread water, this community keeps swimming against the current of inaction. More than 100 Living Building projects now stand tall, representing the work of visionary teams dedicated to regenerating life and leaving a positive impact on our earth.
The rest of us have work to do. Here are a few ways you can help our changing climate and inspire action in your community:
EASY
Your gift will support access to our Living Building Challenge programs for underserved populations and the expansion of our Policy and Network teams to break down the barriers and grow Living Buildings everywhere.
Upload your energy/water bill to social media
The economics of change fuel change. How does your energy bill stack up against others? Post a picture and tag us @Living_Future on all social media! #ChangeForClimateChange
MEDIUM
Contact your Municipal Officials or Attend a City Council meeting
Share the story why Living Buildings and green buildings are urgently needed with your city’s elected officials. Ask for their help in ensuring more buildings in your community can be sustainable beacons of hope.
Register a Zero Energy or Zero Carbon project
Providing pathways for both building projects utilizing on-site renewables, and top-tier efficiency projects seeking a carbon neutral building, ILFI’s new programs have something for everyone.
HARD
Advocate for clean energy with your Public Utility Commission
Decisions made by the PUC’s in each US state will influence the $100 billion in utility infrastructure investments expected each year between now and 2020. These decision makers are crucial to reducing our carbon output and need to hear from their communities.
Register a Living Building Project
We need your help to scale the number of Living Buildings in this world, and know that you agree that 100 is not enough. If you possess the resources and property to register a project and begin this rewarding journey, we ask that you consider this challenge.
Join us as we swim against this current. Your leadership will help spur the creation of a Living Future that is socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative for future generations.
