Brenda Ekwurzel

Director, Union of Concerned Scientists; co-author, “Cooler, Smarter, Practical Steps to Low Carbon Living”

Director at the Union of Concerned Scientists and co-author of “Cooler, Smarter, Practical Steps to Low Carbon Living”

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Want to make a difference but don’t know where to start? Here’s a list of actions to take now.

5 easy climate actions to take now (that actually make a difference)

Want to make a difference but don’t know where to start? Here’s a list of actions to take now.

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