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    Individual actions you can take to address climate change

    So you want to do something about climate change, but what? We have ideas. Some require a little planning, while others might mean one less thing on your to-do list. (You can skip raking leaves!)
    by The NPR Network Oct 08, 2023 5 minutes
    People harvest crops at the Asante Microfarm in front of a house in View Park, in Los Angeles, in 2021.

    Humans are driving climate change. And that means we humans can change our trajectory. While governments and businesses have a key role to play in reducing planet-heating emissions, individual actions matter, too.

    Many solutions can feel overwhelming, or far beyond what one person can tackle (on top of the everyday challenges of life).

    Across the NPR Network we've been reporting on individual actions that can make a positive impact and what you need to do to get started.

    We've gathered a bunch here. Some require a little planning (think major home appliance replacement), while others might mean one less thing on your weekend to do (like skipping raking your leaves this fall).

    Some are suited for homeowners, others are doable if you're renting, and others still are general guidance for any stage of life. We've broken them down by indoor, outdoor and on-the-go actions to

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