Global Warming: What It Is, Who’s Fighting It, and How You Can Help

When we talk about global warming, the long-term rise in Earth’s average temperature caused mostly by human activities like burning fossil fuels. It’s not a distant threat—it’s here, in hotter summers, wilder storms, and food prices that keep climbing. This isn’t just about polar bears. It’s about families in Bangladesh losing homes to rising seas, farmers in Kenya watching crops fail, and communities in New Zealand dealing with floods that used to be rare.

Environmental groups, organizations that push for policies and actions to protect nature and reduce pollution are on the front lines. Think Greenpeace, a global activist group that uses direct action to stop oil drilling, deforestation, and ocean pollution, or the Sierra Club, a U.S.-based group that fights for clean energy and public land protection through lawsuits and lobbying. These aren’t just nonprofits—they’re movement builders. And they’re not all big names. Some of the most effective work is happening in small towns, where local volunteers restore wetlands, plant trees, or pressure city councils to cut emissions.

Climate action, any effort to reduce greenhouse gases or adapt to climate impacts doesn’t need a million-dollar budget. It can be as simple as organizing a community clean-up, pushing a school to go plastic-free, or helping a food bank switch to sustainable packaging. The people behind these efforts aren’t scientists in labs—they’re teachers, students, parents, and retirees who showed up when no one was watching.

And here’s the truth: global warming isn’t solved by one person or one protest. It’s solved by thousands of small actions adding up. That’s why the posts below don’t just talk about the problem—they show you who’s doing the work, how they’re doing it, and how you can join in. You’ll find real stories from environmental groups making change without big donors, tips on how to turn your volunteer time into real impact, and even how to spot the charities that actually use your money to fight climate change—not just send you another newsletter.