We can't rely on those who created climate change to fix it, says climate justice organizer Ozawa Bineshi Albert. An Indigenous woman living in the heart of oil and gas country in the US, she's observed an alarming disconnect between empty promises made by corporations and the actual needs of communities on the ground. In this call for urgency and a shift in values, she advocates for climate policy to center frontline leaders and outlines some grassroots-led projects -- from water protection efforts in Minnesota to off-grid solar power in Arizona -- that have already sparked real change.

Ozawa Bineshi Albert: Climate action needs new frontline leadership

Climate action needs new frontline leadership

Grassroots projects, from off-grid solar in Arizona to urban gardens in California, showcase viable, sustainable alternatives.

Frontline communities innovate, like Richmond's solar farm and bike co-op, transforming local energy and transportation landscapes.

Grassroots initiatives, from solar projects in Kentucky to power in Navajo homes, exemplify effective, community-driven climate solutions.