Climate Advice for Earth Day

On Earth Day 2026, host Alison Stewart of 'All of It' explores the evolution of personal climate action two decades after the release of 'An Inconvenient Truth.' The conversation centers on climate coach Michael Corrin of The Washington Post, who shifts focus from individual carbon footprint reduction to a more holistic approach that integrates economic affordability, social influence, and long-term resilience. Corrin emphasizes that while personal actions like switching to heat pumps, installing solar panels, and composting matter, their real power lies in their ripple effect—especially through community behavior and policy change. He highlights the importance of location-based climate risks, community solar, and the growing role of social norms in driving sustainable choices. Listeners share their Earth Day efforts, from installing solar panels and using public transit to advocating for environmental legislation and starting local 'buy nothing' groups. The episode concludes with a hopeful yet pragmatic message: focus on the three biggest levers—what you eat, how you move, and how you heat/cool your home—and build from there.