Social media can be a surprisingly useful tool to learn about social and political issues which need your attention. Here are a few of our favorite Instagram accounts related to climate awareness and activism. We made sure to include different types of accounts with the best quality information and the voices which need to be heard, so we hope you’ll check some of these out!
Groups:
Sunrise Movement RHHS (@sunrisemovementrhhs)
Weekly Zoom meetings for people in the area + events/protests
Sunrise Movement (@sunrisemvmt) is the broader organization
XRYHV (@xryouth.hudsonvalley)
Opportunities for local climate related events
Local chapter of Extinction Rebellion Youth (@xryouthus or @xryouth.nyc or @extinctionrebellion)
The Last Straw (@thelaststrawrbk)
A youth organization advocating for in local restaurants sustainability
Focuses on minimizing plastic pollution
NASA Climate Change (@nasaclimatechange)
Shares current information about climate change and links to articles
Thoughtful Co. (@shop.thoughtful)
Uplifts black-owned and sustainable businesses
All about conscious consumerism!
Future Earth (@futureearth)
“Climate Club”
Shares important and understandable info in well-designed infographics
Cites sources!
People
Mikaela Loach (@mikaelaloach)
Climate justice and antiracism activist!
Co-hosts the YIKES podcast and posts great info.
Maya Penn (@mayasideas)
Gen z environmental activist
3-time TED speaker
Xiye Bastida (@xiyebeara)
Founder of Re-earth initiative
Climate Justice Activist
Alexandria Villasenor (@alexandriav2005)
Founder of Earth Uprising
Climate activist
Note:
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