For many of us, the specter of climate change can be overwhelming. The issues are multifaceted, making it difficult to know what changes need to be made and how we can help. This guide includes opportunities for education, volunteering, activism, and more. There are options for plant lovers, beachgoers who want a clean landscape, and people who fight food waste. If you’re wondering whether individual actions matter, you’ll find the answers here. (ABIGAIL SIATKOWSKAJ)

EDUCATION

NASA

NASA's climate site provides a wealth of resources for anyone who wants more information about our environment, including explanations of the mechanisms of climate change. https://climate.nasa.gov

Climate Reality Project

The Los Angeles chapter of the Climate Reality Project offers educational presentations on climate change and suggests opportunities for engagement. https://www.laclimatereality.org/what-we-do

Skeptical science

This website, which compiles news and research, has been combating arguments against climate change since 2007. https://skepticalscience.com/