ClimateVoices

"By hiding who’s really responsible for the crisis, the word 'we' provides political cover for the people who are happy to destroy a livable climate to gain more profit and power. "

"Despite everything that's happening, there is still a lot of opportunity to have impact by getting involved with decisions being made at the local and state level."

"The primary causes of climate change – carbon dioxide and other climate warming gases – are invisible... If carbon emissions were red, we would have dealt with this issue long ago. "

"More people are looking for accountability, transparency, and brands/organizations that can truly stay true to their grit and principles."

"Business leaders can make an unwavering commitment to scientific integrity within their companies and publicly. They can make it crystal clear that they will not tolerate behaviors that aim to interfere or tamper with research and data."

"We don’t have time to drink champagne on the deck of the Titanic and celebrate incremental wins. It’s time for all-hands-on deck to push for the types of systemic changes that have been outlined by scientists for years now."

"Today's climate deniers won't be in positions of power forever, and when the time comes to return to rational, reasonable, and thoughtful political practices, the companies that did the work today to prepare for tomorrow will be best suited for success."

"Engaged citizens can organize to insist that their employers and legislators better represent their interests and those of their children and grandchildren. "

"There is growing demand and a growing bias towards action to encourage greater transparency in business relationships with industry associations and, importantly, also correcting misalignment."

"I know other companies look at Microsoft as a leader. I hope if we exit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, others will join us and use their collective influence to push forward positive action in the climate fight."

"The most strategic stories are not crafted around a company policy, but around the climate values of the human beings involved (leaders and employees)"

"As our planet continues to confront the challenges of climate change, we need a workforce with diverse skills, not just in renewable energy or environmental sciences, but across every sector. "