CRBA MEMBERS: PILOT A NEW APP TO MAKE CLIMATE ACTION SIMPLE!
We have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Climate Reality Bay Area member, you are invited to participate in a pilot program of a new app, Climate Action Now, developed by Climate Reality leaders in conjunction with The Climate Reality Project. The goal is to make taking action on climate matters simple, fast and fun. CRBA is one of only four chapters across the country invited to participate in the pilot. We are excited to have our incredible Bay Area climate advocates give it a go! This brief video, narrated by John Lithgow, features Climate Action Now CEO and Founder, CRBA member and Climate Reality Leader, Brett Walter.
Here’s the what, why and how to get going:
The app makes it very easy to contact influencers and take other kinds of climate action in seconds or minutes.
Every action you take earns points. When you earn enough points, Climate Action Now will plant live trees on your behalf.
During the pilot program, CRBA will be in a friendly competition with three other Chapters–New York Hudson Valley, Chicago, and Atlanta – for the most acts taken through the app. The chapter with the most actions by July 31, measured by the average number of actions taken per member, will win 1,000 trees to be planted by the Eden Reforestation Projects.
For Climate Reality Leaders, the app automatically reports your “Contact Influencer” Acts of Leadership to Climate Reality HQ (though it does not update your Reality Hub profile). If you are not in a regular practice of posting your Acts on the Hub anyway, this app is a great way to get your “Contacted Influencer” acts counted for CRP funding and reporting purposes without having to log into the Hub. For Reality Hub faithfuls, the app also has a quick link to the Reality Hub Acts of Leadership reporting page, allowing you to quickly access and report all types of acts. Early users of the app in New York have increased their number of reported Acts of Leadership significantly.
This app has the potential to be a powerful tool for climate advocates everywhere. Here’s what a couple early users in the Hudson Bay chapter have said:
“This app is a game changer for me! I’ve always wanted to be a more active climate citizen, but it was difficult. Not anymore! With the push of three buttons I’ve completed a call. I can do five actions in as many minutes. In the first six days of using the app, I’ve contacted my State Senator 52 times and planted four trees. Most importantly, he signed on as a co-sponsor of a bill I recommended!” – Mara Davi Gaines, New York
“I have always been a very reluctant caller when it comes to contacting elected officials about bills under consideration. The Climate Action Now app changed that overnight. I call at least one elected official every day. The app has removed all friction from the process as far as I am concerned. To take just one example, I got a call from Congressman Antonia Delgado's office the other day to discuss my environmental concerns because I have been leaving messages for him using the CAN app. To use a cliche, CAN app is truly a game-changer!!!” – Samrath P., New York
Getting started with the Climate Action Now app:
If you are an experienced app user, the following simple instructions may be all you need. (If you need a bit more help, look below for detailed instructions.)
On your phone, TOUCH HERE to download, install, and open the Climate Action Now app.
When asked, please agree to accept notifications from the app. This will help you take full advantage of the app.
Create an account with the app.
When asked, your CRBA Invitation Code is: SFBAYAREA
When asked to enter your Reality Hub ID, enter your Reality Hub ID# in this box if you are a trained Climate Reality Leader, (If you are not a Climate Reality Leader, skip this step.). This step is required for the app to automatically report your Acts of Leadership. To locate your ID#:
Go to the Reality Hub (on your computer is easiest) and log in.
Select “View {} Profile” from the account menu in the upper right corner of the screen.
On your profile page, look in your browser’s URL bar for a number at the end of the web address. This is your Reality Hub ID#.
You are on your way!
Need a bit more help? GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS & HELPFUL TIPS
We hope you enjoy the app and find it useful for supercharging your climate action!