The Climate Crisis
Everything Lakeshore Eco-Network does is focused on fighting climate change.
Lakeshore Eco-Network was founded with the recognition that climate change – long-term change in Earth’s weather patterns caused by human activity – is one of the most significant challenges humanity has ever faced. Since then, we’ve seen the impact of climate change all around us — extreme heat, flooding, drought, violent storms, out-of-control wildfires, and habitat loss, among others. At the same time, new technologies like renewable energy generation and storage, heat pumps, and electric vehicles have offered hope.
When Lakeshore Eco-Network was founded, our goal was simple: “Plant trees to fight climate change.” Over time, our focus has broadened to include activities that minimize the use of fossil fuels, support conservation, and promote the adoption of new technologies.
Climate Cafés
Climate scientist Katherine Hayhoe emphasizes the importance of talking about climate change to foster effective climate action. With that in mind, LEN holds regular Climate Cafés, safe places for concerned citizens to come together and talk about what we can do as individuals and members of our local and broader communities.
Advocacy
Climate change is a global issue, but decisions made close to home can have a big effect. From time to time, LEN plans protests, letter-writing campaigns, and other forms of advocacy to ensure that our voices are heard.
Education and awareness
Starting with events and activities designed to alert participants to the risks of climate change, LEN continues to share information and ideas about effective climate solutions.
If you’d like to know more about the science behind climate change and climate solutions, LEN recommends Project Drawdown, which ranks climate solutions by how much they can cut greenhouse gas emissions.