What You Can Do Now: Practical Steps from 'The Uninhabitable Earth'

Turn Anxiety Into Action With These Science-Backed Strategies

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed after reading The Uninhabitable Earth. But Wallace-Wells insists that agency remains: our choices still matter. Here are some of the most effective ways you can make a difference:

• Vote for Climate Leaders: Support candidates and policies that prioritize rapid decarbonization and environmental justice.
• Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Choose renewable energy, eat less meat, and rethink travel. Small changes, multiplied by millions, add up.
• Join or Support Climate Movements: From Fridays for Future to local environmental groups, collective action amplifies impact.
  
• Support Innovation: Invest in or advocate for clean tech, green infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture.
• Tell Your Story: Share your climate journey. Stories inspire others and build momentum.
• Take Care of Your Mental Health: Connect with others, practice self-care, and find community. Climate action is a marathon, not a sprint.

Remember, there is no single solution—but there are millions of ways to contribute. The most important thing is to start, and to keep going. The future is unwritten, and you are part of the story.