Who We Are
We are the Climate Crisis Working Group of Moore County, a local environmental group working together to bring awareness and education about fossil fuels and the impacts they have on the Earth. Our team is made up of passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on our community and the planet. We believe that through education and action, we can create a better, more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.
Our Mission is to study and share information about climate change and take effective climate action in Moore County and beyond.
Our Vision is an aware and empowered nation, united in rapidly stemming the impact of climate change and building climate resilience in our country and across the world.
History
The Climate Crisis Working Group of Moore County was formed in 2019 due to the climate crisis being an urgent global issue that transcends political divides, and as an independent working group, CCWG strives for conversations and collaborations with people across and throughout all our communities.
Over the past five years, we have written letters to the editor and to Senators and Representatives, testified in Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) hearings, and offered climate information and action at community events and presentations. Five of us are certified Climate Reality Project Leaders, which gives us great resources for learning more and sharing information about the climate crisis.
Our biggest accomplishments so far were two online Candidate Forums on Climate Change in the fall of 2020 just prior to the election. We had some very spirited discussions both in preparing for the forum and with the candidates who attended.
We have also partnered with the Moore County leadership of NAACP and League of Women Voters in annually sponsoring important climate-related film screenings at the Sunrise Theater, with panel discussions afterwards. We are also an affiliated group with BeyondPlastics.org.
Now, we are looking to expand and engage. We are especially excited about reaching out to the younger population in Moore County and helping them - and ourselves - find a stronger voice and take action and targeting single-use plastic pollution and waste.
Accomplishments
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Educating ourselves on major climate issues facing our communities and nation.
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Affiliated with BeyondPlastics.org
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Recognizing local businesses for Better Earth Business practices
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Conducted a candidate forum for 2020 election about climate crisis issues
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Gave presentations online during the pandemic
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Participate in community events and parades
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Produce a weekly News Dump with information about climate crisis issues
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Partner with other groups to spread the word about the climate crisis
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Receive Climate Reality Leadership training
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Publish letters and columns
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Offered testimony at DEQ hearings
Goals
We are envisioning big things for CCWG, such as having more presentations in person – church, school, and community groups.
We are also looking to engage more of our youth and be a part of community education events, as well as expanding membership and youth outreach.
If you have any connections or ideas that you think could help us achieve any of these, please reach out by filling out or contact form!
Meet the Teams
Youth/Events/Presentations Team (YEP)
The YEP Team focuses on creating connections with local libraries for story times and is also in the process of connecting with youth organizations and enthusiastic teachers and parents, as well as providing presentations for organizations, schools, and churches.
Plastic & Waste Reducation Team (PWR)
Embarking on a multi-faceted campaign of learning best practices, the PWR Team is working with local businesses and groups to reduce plastic and waste in our area and focusing on single-use plastic reduction. CCWG is affiliated with BeyondPlastics.org.
Meet New Members Team (MNM)
The MNM Team meets with new members and conducts friendly conversations with these new sign-ups to welcome them, get to know them more, and help them become engaged in the group using their special talents, skills, and passions.
Writing Team
Part of CCWG campaigns is heightening participation in the conversation about reducing waste with letters to the editor, highlighting Better Earth Businesses locally, and perhaps even a monthly column. If you are interested in helping to write or ‘ghostwrite,’ we’d love to talk to you! Or you could provide templates for others to write - letters or postcards.
FAQ
All these terms are confusing, and I don't know where to start.
Learning about anything takes time and research, and we understand that it can all be overwhelming. We have compiled a list of terms and definitions that are thrown around often during conversations around climate change!
How can I take action in my personal life?
There are lots of things that you can do to take action. Using reusable bags instead of plastic ones at grocery stores or having a set of to-go silverware in your lunch box or purse instead of using single-use plastic silverware is a great starting point. To see a more complete list of ways you can take action, see our Climate Action page!
How can I stay up to date with everything that is happening?
Staying informed is important, but it can be hard to find in the vastness of the internet. Our Weekend News Dump, which is sent out every Sunday, compiles the newest articles, videos, events, and legislation surrounding the Climate Crisis. It is dense but full of knowledgeable nuggets with the intent of keeping you informed and up to date.
Sign up for the Weekend News Dump!