Letter to the Editor - Taking action

Editor,

Don’t be anxious about the climate crisis. Anxiety is a normal response when we see a danger our leaders ignore. But push back instead. Take control. Get active. Because action, no matter how small, is the best cure for anxiety.

It doesn’t have to be a big or dramatic action, just an effective one, and the Citizens’ Climate Lobby has some great suggestions. One of the best actions is the quickest and simplest: Pick up your phone and tell Congress you want action. Try it. It’ll take less than two minutes, but after you call, you’ll notice a feeling of agency, of having played a small but influential part in solving this global problem. Better yet, you’ll get that unfamiliar feeling of hope and optimism. Put reminders on your calendar, and call as often as you like.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby has a range of tools, guidelines, and resources to make acting easy, such as monthly reminders and emphasizing trust, respect, and civility to ensure leaders hear your voice.

Simon A. Smith

Pullman, Washington