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Writing Climate Change Back into History crowdfunding documentation project

Our "Writing Climate Change Back into History" team will pull together a global network of passionate conservationists to chronicle their restoration efforts.

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Writing Climate Change Back into History crowdfunding documentation project

Writing Climate Change Back into History crowdfunding documentation project

Writing Climate Change Back into History crowdfunding documentation project

Writing Climate Change Back into History crowdfunding documentation project

Writing Climate Change Back into History crowdfunding documentation project

Our "Writing Climate Change Back into History" team will pull together a global network of passionate conservationists to chronicle their restoration efforts.

Our "Writing Climate Change Back into History" team will pull together a global network of passionate conservationists to chronicle their restoration efforts.

Our "Writing Climate Change Back into History" team will pull together a global network of passionate conservationists to chronicle their restoration efforts.

Our "Writing Climate Change Back into History" team will pull together a global network of passionate conservationists to chronicle their restoration efforts.

Maria Lewytzkyj-Milligan
Maria Lewytzkyj-Milligan
Maria Lewytzkyj-Milligan
Maria Lewytzkyj-Milligan
1 Campaign |
Santa Rosa, United States
$885 USD 29 backers
101% of $875 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Writing Climate Change Back into History

Solutions to combat the threat of climate change are being undermined. Every day, climate deniers spread half truths and minimize the knowledgeable dedication of climate conservationists who are acting responsibly in responding to the sense of failure that we are experiencing as we witness climate changes.  I've been working with Our Green Challenge for several years providing useful tips to concerned people who want to reduce their carbon footprint, save money and feel they are part of the solution. 

With this project, we decided that it was time to write climate change back into history. Fundamentally, we’re concerned that students and the public are getting the wrong media message. Essentially, students who pursue ecology, environmental sciences, conservation, wildlife management or climatology shouldn't be concerned that their compassion for the environment and actions to conserve our natural resources be deemed cause for being maligned. Efforts toward the restoration of our climate are extremely relevant. 

Our team will gather up to 1,000 biographies of conservationists from various sectors of society around the world. Teachers, community leaders, businesses, scientists, writers, architects, inventors, government employees, builders, kids and consumers are making critical contributions to history and shouldn't fall through the cracks. 

Narratives will provide you an up close and personal understanding of what drives and motivates dedicated conservationists. You'll get the personal impressions, articles, photos and videos of inspiring people who nurture their communities. Together, we can revitalize the spirit of caring about the known human effects on our climate.

We will upload narratives to Wikipedia initially. We will also provide a handbook on how to help local climate role models get heard. More personalized accounts and local efforts will appear in a series of dispatches on a WordPress website and in an e-book as part of our “Writing Climate Change Back into History” project. Eventually, we will print a regional and global photographic and story essay. 

This campaign will cover the first phase of this project: the collection of the narratives and the online effort of documenting contributions.  Throughout this phase, every donor will have the opportunity to be an integral part of recognizing these positive achievements as we set out to make them available to online communities. 

Together, we can challenge apathy. To invest in this project is to invest in writing climate change back into history and recording local restorative actions. You can feel good that you are part of our effort to help chronicle an accurate history that gives proper mention to those who value solutions, accountability and an environmentally-friendly community. Not just media hype. We will pay tribute to these unsung activists who are bringing attention to environmental concerns. 

What We Need & What You Get

We will be teaming up local groups that gather narratives, photos and videos and enter them into Wikipedia and onto our Climate History WordPress website. Eventually, we plan to collate the chronicles in an eBook or a quarterly publication. Essentially, at the end of the project we will help spur locally organized “Writing Climate Change Back into History” celebrations. We are rebuilding our communities!

We want to raise $ 875 to cover online production costs and outreach since we are trying to do this without advertisements. The funds will be used to cover production costs for documenting these biographies. 

These narratives will then be available for students, general public, anyone really who is interested to raise awareness of carbon footprint reduction efforts and generate discussion, support and encouragement. 

We will provide you some great rewards depending on your donation amount. Every donor will have the opportunity to keep up to date and be an integral part of recognizing these positive achievements. 

Why are we doing this?

In response to scientific studies and informed global concerns, many conservationists are taking steps to help reduce their carbon footprint. 

For the most part, we want to provide a stimulating overlooked perspective to the one that essentially dominates most media that indicates only pro-business and anti-business groups are involved in a debate about climate. At times, the media portrayal casts a shadow on the side of informed citizens trying to raise appropriate awareness on their concerns. They ignore efforts by responsible citizens who are trying to bridge sustainable business practices with social and environmental impact considerations. We want to share unbiased narratives about people who overcome the barriers that conservationists regularly face minus the distortion. 

If we don't reach our goal, we will use the funds to move the project forward as far as we can go. See the awesome contributor perks we've listed below!!!! 

The Impact

Is the question of our time when it comes to climate change really about environmentalism OR human well-being? No, we don't think so. This project will be part of an ongoing attempt to work toward rejecting this false dichotomy and bridge a dialogue between those who are genuinely interested in conservation efforts and those who want to better understand their perspectives without having to subscribe to a cause. Our efforts will make available more accurate and real perspectives on conservation efforts to interested readers. You'll help shed some light on leading community members who are living examples. Our Green Challenge has successfully provided carbon footprint reduction tips to thousands of people in the Santa Rosa area and online through outreach efforts. We're reaching out to other groups who are also trying to empower people with ways we can help better serve our environment. You'll be an integral part of our growing effort!

Other Ways You Can Help

We understand that some people just can’t contribute, but that doesn't mean you can’t help! Please help us spread the word and introduce people to our campaign. You can use the Indiegogo share tool! Contact us at ourgreenchallengesantarosa@gmail.com

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Every pledge counts!

$5 USD
Every pledge counts! A hearty thank you and future updates via our mailing list. "It's a job that's never started that takes the longest to finish.” — J.R.R. Tolkien
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January 2014
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You can do it!

$10 USD
Your name will be added to our contributor page. Future updates via our mailing list. "We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles." — Jimmy Carter
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February 2014
7 claimed

Magnetizing!

$25 USD
You’ll receive a Writing Climate Change Back into History refrigerator magnet! Your name will be added to our contributor page. Future updates via our mailing list. "To know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, that is to have succeeded.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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April 2014
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Who doesn't love a good quote?

$75 USD
A Writing Climate Change Back into History reusable water bottle or mug with carabiner with a quote of your choosing from a list we will provide. Your name will be added to our contributor page. Future updates via our mailing list. "Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time, who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done, if we are always doing." — Thomas Jefferson
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April 2014
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House of cards!

$100 USD
You'll get a Writing Climate Change Back into History printed collection of biographies of conservationists that doubles as a deck of playing cards with interesting facts of various environmental figures printed on alternative stream paper products. Your name will be posted on our contributor page. Future updates via our mailing list. "Your descendants shall gather your fruits." — Virgil
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May 2014
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Future generations!

$175 USD
You’ll receive the playing cards. We’ll spread word on social media about what an awesome human being you are. We’ll plant a tree and care for it in your name. You will become a penpal to one of our conservationists. Your name will be posted on our contributor page. Future updates via our mailing list. "The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard."— Gaylord Nelson, co-founder of Earth Day
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May 2014
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Making a real difference!

$250 USD
You'll receive all of the above! Your name will be posted on our contributor page and you will receive a beautiful large print photo of a place threatened by climate change. "Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action; try to use ordinary situations.” — Jean Paul Richter, German Romantic novelist and humorist
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June 2014
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Celebrate good times, come on!

$350 USD
In your honor we will ask that one of the local celebrations that result from this project honor you. You’ll also receive all of the above! “We’ve built a new Earth. It’s not as nice as the old one; it’s the greatest mistake humans have ever made, one that we will pay for literally forever.” Bill McKibben, “Eaarth”
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June 2014
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You rock!

$500 USD
All of the above. We'll send you our handbook on how to help local climate role models get heard and local updates. "Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure." — John McConnell, founder of International Earth Day
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June 2014
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$ where your mouth is!

$1,000 USD
Your generosity is commendable and shows you put your money where your mouth is! You’ll receive all of the above. Plus, your contribution will be memorialized on high quality wall mountable award certificates that conservationists will receive for their notable impact in efforts to restore our climate. – “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.”― Rachel Carson
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