Stopping bad things and starting good ones | Bill McKibben

In poor countries, bikes have been stigmatized and cars glamorized. Before everyone else follows us down the same blind path to climate ruin (and suburban sprawl), we need to peel some of that glamour off the car and stick it on the bike...Bikes are fun

How is Obama’s overall record on the environment? | Grist

Obama didn't do a heck of a lot to educate the public about the need for climate action or pressure Congress to make it happen.

Letters: How greens can connect with the political mainstream | Politics | The Guardian

First, dump the confusing language – biodiversity, globalisation, sustainability, localisation etc – which doesn't mean anything outside the tribe. Talk instead about the the richness of nature, the benefits for all of a stable, diverse and productive planet. Second, keep the doom and gloom scenarios in perspective. Bang on about the successes. Tell the stories of how environmental and social action by individuals, communities, companies large and small, and politicians has made life better, economies stronger, and society more prosperous.

Al Gore's Presentation Concludes Climate Reality Project's '24 Hours Of Reality' (VIDEO)

According to HuffPost's Bonnie Christian and James Gerken, when Gore walked on stage, a ballroom full of people greeted him with a standing ovation. Reiterating his message of "reality," Gore calmly explained the dramatic and frequent weather events currently affecting our planet, and how these are linked to climate change.

View three powerful videos from the event below.