The Climate Reality Project


REALITY NOW
July 2016
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THANKS OBAMA! FIVE WAYS THE US IS LEADING
THE WORLD ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Over the last eight years, the US has had its fair share of ups and downs in fighting climate change. But despite setbacks along the way, there’s been a whole lot of progress too. So we’re saying “Thanks, Obama” as we share five key ways the US is leading the world in the fight against climate change.

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FLIP THE SWITCH! FOUR FORMER COAL SITES
THAT ARE GOING GREEN (AND WHAT IT MEANS)

Let’s face the facts: Across the globe, the way we get our energy is transforming dramatically. And that’s not all that’s transforming. In this blog post, read the story behind four former coal sites that are getting a major facelift.

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HEAL THE PLANET WITH 
CLIMATE REALITY LEADER SUSAN PACHECO

Susan Pacheco is a standout Climate Reality Leader who’s been revolutionizing the health care field in Texas. In this post, find out what made her decide to become a Climate Reality Leader and how she’s changing the world.

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FIVE STRIKING EXAMPLES OF HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IS AFFECTING OUR NATIONAL PARKS IN THE US 

One study found that 81 percent of US national parks have felt some effects of climate change over the past 10–30 years. What does this mean for the future of our parks and other public lands? Find out how five US national parks have changed because of climate change – and what will happen if we don’t put a stop to it.

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VIDEO: THE CALM AFTER THE STORM. HOW GREENSBURG, KANSAS ACHIEVED 100-PERCENT RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY 

In 2007, Greensburg, Kansas was destroyed by powerful winds. Now, wind powers the city.Read the incredible story of how one city in Kansas used its experience of deadly storms to reach 100-percent renewable electricity.

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