What Is Light CO2?
Where does my money go?
100% of your donation goes directly to our mission of reducing carbon and raising environmental insights. As for your selected project, we offset your carbon footprint with over 90% of the funds we receive. As donations to Light CO2 increase, a higher percentage of each dollar you donate will go to the project. This is due to the many fixed costs we have of our website operations, tax-exempt status registration, and payment processing services. All of our team members at Light CO2 are volunteers, meaning that we have no administrative costs (compare that to the many 10% + administration fees of other organizations). Additionally, all our project partners are also 501(c) status. That means that everything donated to our organization goes directly to our mission - of providing environmental insights to everyone.
100% Of Your Donation Supports Light CO2 | 90% Of Your Donation Goes Directly To Offsetting Your Carbon | 0% To Administration 10% Include: $500 Site, $300 Register, $200 Payment
How do I donate?
Right here! Take Light CO2's survey to assess your yearly carbon footprint or travel carbon footprint for a customized offset. Plus, get environmental insights on your largest sectors of pollution and how to reduce them. Everyone has an impact on the environment, and everyone can make a difference. You can schedule your donations one-time, monthly, or yearly to offset your emissions. Cancel your subscription anytime. We accept all major credit/debit cards including, Visa, MasterCard, American Express Discover, Diner's Club, JCB, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo. Or, if you'd like a more personal touch, meet us in person at the next YACFE Marketplace - where kid-run businesses like ours sell their products and services.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, 100%! After months of paperwork (keep in mind we were trying to do it as kids), we’re finally tax-exempt. That means that every penny you donate to fight climate change, you reduce CO2 and your taxes. Our Tax ID is Pending or you can find it on the footer of every page.
Can I see your annual returns and reports?
Sure! You can find our EIN, Articles of Incorporation, and Good Standing documentation respectively linked. Fill out the form below to request other documents such as our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Form 1023 (we want to make sure you're a human since these have personal information). As we were formed in 2020, our Form 990 is not available since it is filled yearly. View Light CO2 on Charity Navigator here.
Where is Light CO2 based?
We’re based in Denver, Colorado. Our “office” consists of our school (East High School), coffee shops, and our house. You can contact us anytime by email (we’ll respond within 48 hours), phone (we might be in school - but will call you back ASAP), or a text. If you’d like a personal touch, you can visit us in person at the YACFE Marketplace, where youth-run businesses like ours sell their products and services to the Denver community.
Who runs Light CO2?
We are run by a team of teens! That’s right, every article, film, and aspect of our community is driven by youth. For legal matters, we exploit our parents. Climate Change is affecting our generation the most, so we feel it is our moral obligation to raise awareness and provide solutions to this immense issue. As for a “leader,” it’s Gabriel Nagel. He is a freshman at East High School in Denver, Colorado. Gabe loves to empower youth, run businesses, and ski in the beautiful mountains of Colorado (if time allows). You can learn more about our team below or contact Gabriel Nagel.
I want to learn more about Light CO2
Great! We’re glad you’re interested in us. You can browse our FAQs page for a detailed exploration, visit our about page, read some articles, watch a few films, and learn about our community. If you’d like to contact us, send us an email, call, or text - whichever works best for you. For financial information, look over this FAQs page or visit us on Charity Navigator. Keep in mind that we’re a brand new organization, so not all nonprofit advisor have reviewed us! Perhaps on your journey, you’ll end up changing the world or losing some carbon. Follow us @light.co2 for updates on climate change, or join our newsletter for environmental insights!
What press resources are available?
Wow, we’re so thankful you're reading this right now. Since Light CO2 is a new organization, we have little to no press coverage at the moment. With your help however, we can raise tons of awesome awareness about our organization. Every article, story, and video on Light CO2 can result in dozens to hundreds of donors - working together to solve the climate change crisis. Press drives the success of nonprofit organizations like Light CO2 as we have no money to spend on advertising. We need your help, and we believe that our organization can truly create an amazing story to impact your organization. There definitely are not many youth-run business, and we’re close to 100% sure there is not a youth-run nonprofit. Fill out the form below, to access the resources you need to create your piece of journalism or media.
Climate Change & Carbon?
What is climate change?
Climate Change is a long term change in the “average” weather patterns, temperature, and natural disasters. It has occurred since the beginning of time, as Earth has cycled through various heating and cooling phases. However, in recent years, more drastic changes have been noticed globally. Seas are rising, ice caps are melting, and frequency and severity in extreme weather such as hurricanes, heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and floods are increasing. This is a direct result from human activities, more specifically the burning of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels emit dangerous greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide when burned, which travel up to the atmosphere where they trap inferred radiation. As this atmospheric layer of greenhouse gases builds, the temperatures of Earth continue to climb.
Data Sourced From The New York Times, 2019.
The difference between climate change and global warming
The terms climate change and global warming are often misused interchangeably. However, there are some little known differences. Global warming refers to the long term heating of the planet. Climate change encompasses global warming, but also includes a broader range of change occurring to our planet such; as rising sea levels, shrinking mountain glaciers, accelerating ice melt, and shifts in flower/plant blooming times. Most consider climate change to be the more accurate phrase to describe the long term change of Earth’s weather patterns, temperatures, natural disasters, and more phenomenons.
Global Warming
The long term heating of the planet. This is attributed to the increasing use of fossil fuels, which emit harmful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. Overtime, these gases build up in the atmosphere and trap increasing amounts of infrared radiation.
Climate Change
Global warming fits into the category of climate change. It includes a broader range of change occurring to our planet such as; rising sea levels, shrinking mountain glaciers, accelerating ice melt, shifts in flower/plant blooming times, and many more phenomenons.
Will I be affected by climate change?
Yes, everyone single person, plant, animal, and living organism on Earth will be affect by climate change. The question is, how much will you be effected by climate change? Unfortunately, underdeveloped countries with less infrastructure will be effected more than developed countries which emitted the pollution in the first place. Developed countries will still be affected largely by climate change including costal flooding, heat waves, forest fires, droughts, hurricanes, and increased food prices with less variety.
If we don’t reduce our emissions now, we can expect these results on countries like the United States by 2050:
Costal Flooding: US coastal areas will be threatened by 30 or more days of flooding each year in 2050.
Heat Waves: There will be 30 more days over 90 degrees F in the majority of the United States by 2050.
Forest Fires: By 2050, the US wildfire season will be three weeks longer and up to twice as smoky.
Droughts: Permanent droughts for over 25% of the Earth in 2050 will increase food scarcity.
Hurricanes: Storms like Hurricane Sandy could flood nearly a quarter of New York City or 2.15 people.
Food Shortages: 60% higher demand than today, but climate change will shrink arable land availability.
How can I prove climate change is real?
We know that it can be hard when a friend, family member, or someone does not believe in climate change. Several members of our team have struggled to prove to their parents or family that climate change is real - and their actions are meaningful. If someone is ignoring the facts and data, it can be very difficult for them to understand the problem climate change poses on humanity. We suggest that you read and learn more about climate change through organizations like Light CO2, understand their perspectives, and then have a polite in-person conversation with them. You can’t force anyone to believe what you do, but you can at least bring them awarenesses. If you’d like to talk about climate change, we’re here for you. In fact, even if you can’t bring awareness to that one person, you can bring it to hundreds by joining the Light CO2 team. Alternatively, you can follow us on social media or join our newsletter below to get more tips on climate change activism!
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What are greenhouse gases?
Greenhouse gases trap infrared radiation in Earth. They act like a “blanket” in the atmosphere. Without enough greenhouse gases, the Earth is too cold. When there are too many greenhouse gases, Earth overheats. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the leading greenhouse gas, causing the most damage to Earth. Other greenhouse gases include water vapor, methane, ozone, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons.
Learn more about greenhouse gases below:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Carbon dioxide is the main product of the combustion of fossil fuels, accounting for 60–90 percent of the pollution elements. Effects of CO2 on us include headaches, dizziness, restlessness, a tingling or pins or needles feeling, difficulty breathing, sweating, tiredness, increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, coma, asphyxia, convulsions, and more. We have a whole article on CO2.
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): Emitted from all fossil fuel combustion. This pollution is responsible for smog, with the health impacts of asthma, bronchitis, and more chronic respiratory diseases.
Carbon Monoxide (CO): The sister of CO2, CO, is so dangerous that we install sensors in our homes to detect it. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. Too much exposure can even kill you, according to the CDC.
Airborne Mercury (Hg): Often, mercury is emitted into the air through coal-fired power plants. This shiny, silvery, liquid metal makes its way into bodies of water where fish digest it. Seemingly harmless, it is passed down in the food chain to many other animals, and humans with neurological and neurobehavioral effects.
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): Primarily emitted from coal. SO2 emissions can exacerbate respiratory ailments, including asthma, nasal congestion, and pulmonary inflammation.
Soot (VOCs): Volatile Organic Compounds (Soot) are emitted in fossil fuels and commercial products like cigars. Particulate matter emissions produce haze and can cause chronic bronchitis, aggravated asthma, and high occurrence of premature death. And too much can contribute to acid rain.
What does carbon dioxide do?
After their short life span releasing energy, fossil fuels leave behind greenhouse gases which damage the environment and the health of humans, animals, and plants. Greenhouse gases are the leading contributor to climate change, specifically carbon dioxide.
Learn more about carbon dioxide below:
Environment
3 million hectares of land (that's 11,583 square miles or 30,000 square kilometers) have been lost due to oil and gas well pads, storage tanks, and associated roads, only in North America since the year 2000. Or the equivalent of 120.2 million bushels of wheat on lost cropland. Yearly oil spills have harmed or killed approximately 82,000 birds of 102 species, nearly 6,165 sea turtles, and up to 25,900 marine mammals. Carbon kills our environment.
Health
Air pollution from burning fossil fuels totaled $2.9 trillion in 2018, calculated in the form of work absences, years of life lost, and premature deaths. This cost represents 3.3 percent of global GDP or about $8 billion per day. An estimated 9 out of 10 people worldwide are exposed to air pollutants that exceed World Health Organization air quality guidelines. They state, "Air pollution is the largest single environmental health risk, estimated to kill 1 in 8 people globally, due to heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, and cancer."
Where does carbon dioxide come from?
Carbon dioxide comes from almost everywhere - volcanic outgassing, the combustion of organic matter, and the respiration processes of living organisms. However, in recent years, the prevalence of carbon dioxide has exponentially grown through the combustion of fossil fuels. Read The Story Of Carbon Here.
Where Is Carbon?
Greenhouse gases are mostly released during the combustion of fossil fuels. This includes cars, manufacturing, and electricity production. Other sources of greenhouse gases include the agricultural industry, forest fires, and urbanization (where large areas of greenery are replaced with cities and factories).
Isn't carbon dioxide good for plants?
Yes, carbon dioxide and many other greenhouse gases are actually beneficial to plants! Trees, flowers, and even grass use photosynthesis to produce the energy they need to survive. In this process, they use the sun to convert CO2 and water into cellulose and starch - with a byproduct of oxygen. Nevertheless, too much of anything is never good. At this point in time, we’re rapidly moving past the amount of atmospheric CO2 levels that are healthy for plants. These increased greenhouse gases will be detrimental to plant growth with higher temperatures and an altered environment with less resources like rain. However, by taking steps like planting more trees, we can actually reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere and even offset our own emissions.
#ChangeClimateChange
What is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from a particular activity (per year in metric tons). Carbon dioxide is not the only greenhouse gas, so Light CO2 has assessed the impact factors of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide to include under your carbon footprint. We have created a unique survey to find your personalized carbon footprint. After you finish this survey, you can see an infographic on your biggest sectors of pollution and ways that you can offset that pollution.
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Is everyone's impact on the enviroment the same?
Everyone lives a different lifestyle, so everyone has a diverse impact on the environment. A variety of factors come into play when determining the emissions of an individual. For example, driving to the grocery store burns a certain amount of fuel, resulting in a certain amount of emissions from fossil fuel combustion. But that grocery store is powered by electricity, which was generated by either renewable or fossil fuels. Also, items in the store were all shipped there, factoring into the total carbon footprint of an apple to a shirt. Beyond that, the fruits, vegetables, and meats that the store sells were all grown or raised on farms, a process that produces methane, which has a greenhouse effect 25 times greater than CO2. Then, to generate a yearly carbon footprint, all actions taken throughout one's life must be taken into account. Luckily, we have simplified all this math down to three questions. In this short quiz, you enter your zip code, diet, and transportation to analyze your impact. Afterward, select a project to offset your emissions and how you pay. We believe that everyone can make a difference, no matter their standing.
I want to reduce my footprint
Great! We’re happy to help you reduce your CO2, that’s why we’re here. Read some article on how to reduce your daily emissions or offset your lifetime or travel footprints.
What does it mean to be carbon neutral?
Being carbon neutral means that you do not emit any carbon dioxide or greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Think of it as reducing your greenhouse gas pollution non-existent by subtracting it out with carbon reducing projects. Many individuals, organizations, and businesses seek carbon neutral status to reduce the effects of climate change. Carbon offsetting helps to reduce and slow the impacts of climate change.
🏭 Total Emissions +🌲 Project Reduction = 🌍 Carbon Neutral
If I can't reduce everything, how can I be carbon neutral?
You’re right, it is impossible for anyone to emit zero carbon dioxide - if they did, they couldn’t even breath. However, by taking steps to reduce our emissions as much as possible and offsetting the rest of our emissions with organizations like Light CO2, we can achieve this status. Carbon neutrality can be achieved through prevention of new emissions (renewable energy) or the removal of emissions (tree planting). We believe in the concept of “additionality,” where without the project greenhouse gas emissions would occur. In other words, the employment of the project results in less CO2 than without it.
1. Reduction
First, take steps to reduce your emissions as much as possible. We have a variety of reduction articles you can read to learn easy ways you can decrease your carbon footprint. These can be things as simple as riding a bike to your work/school or as complex as building an energy efficient home.
2. Prevention
Next, you may choose to offset your remaining emissions by funding prevention projects. At Light CO2, these include solar, wind, and sun (coming soon). These projects are ideal for offsetting your emissions while providing benefits to the communities involved such as clean energy.
3. Absorption
If you’d like a more direct approach to reaching carbon neutrality, choose an absorption project. Currently, Light CO2 offers tree planting, where we will calculate and plant the amount of trees needed to absorb all greenhouse gases you’ve emitted. This project is perfect for individuals or organizations looking to become “truly” carbon neutral.
I want to be carbon neutral
Great, let’s get started! After you have read a few of our articles on reduction, you can eliminate the remainder of your footprint by taking our personalized carbon survey.
How can I afford offsetting my footprint?
We know that everyone is different. Everyone lives different lifestyles, has different carbon footprint, and has a different budget. No matter who you are, you can easily make a difference in this world with Light CO2. We’re working towards a future where everyone is carbon neutral - or even carbon negative (absorbs CO2, not releases it). The first step to offsetting your footprint in your budget is to take our personalized carbon survey. Through only three questions, we can calibrate where your emissions go and what they are. Typically, if you have a lower budget, you’ll also have a lower footprint as you have less money to spend on luxuries. After this assessment, simple choose how you want to offset your emissions (solar, wind, or tree planting) - they’re all the same price, so your offset choice won’t effect your budget. Next, you can move onto a payment frequency, if your budget allows you can offset your entire year, or to make affordable payments choose monthly. Your monthly donation to Light CO2 will make you carbon neutral, save the environment, and provide environmental insights for a price cheaper than a coffee.
If I can't afford a donation, what can I do?
It’s okay. We understand that it can be hard to make every payment or donate. Take our personalized survey to assess your environmental impact and pay monthly - you can cancel at any time by logging into your donor account or by contacting us. If money is an issue and you can’t make a donation, don’t fret, you can still help save Earth. Consider joining our team, promoting us on social media, or telling your friends and family about us. Have another way you want to help Light CO2 in mind? Simply send us an email, give us a call, or message a text.
Everyone Has An Impact. Everyone Can Make A Difference.
How Do You Offset?
What are carbon offsets?
Carbon credits, also known as carbon offsets, are financial units representing the removal of one metric tonne of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. At Light CO2, we include the impacts of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide into our carbon offsets - reasoning the possible price variant between other organizations. While some carbon credits are cheaper than others, the quality of the project may vary. We ensure that every single project Light CO2 offers is verified, “additional,” and deeply reviewed by our team and the world’s carbon standards.
💵 Carbon Offsets/Credits = 🌲🌲🌲 % CO2 Carbon Reduced
How are projects selected and verified?
Good question! At Light CO2, we hand selected every project after it has passed review under several major carbon standards. Every project we list are deeply vetted and are 501(c) status like us to ensure reliability. Rather than thinking of quantity, Light CO2 measures our projects in success. For example, under our tree planting project, we ensure your “trees needed to offset” matches the trees that are actually planted. This means that we’ll cover the costs for any trees that die or do not fully develop. In addition to sending you email updates (if you’re subscribed Light CO2’s newsletter “The Ray”) on your project, you can even visit it by filling out the form at the bottom of each project page. If it ever turns out a project didn’t follow through with carbon absorption or prevention, we’ll terminate our partnership and redirect your donation to a validated project. Visit our project pages below to learn more about each, see sustainability goal achievement status, and explore a FAQs page specific to that project.
📄 Verification + 🌲 Additional + 🤲 Hand-Picked or WE’LL PAY
What makes your offsets different than others?
Light CO2 is Different
Carbon offsetting will Light CO2 is different. We provide a personalized environmental impact assessment, infographics on your biggest pollution, and environmental insights so you can actually reduce emissions. Every single project and partner is thouroughly researched, investigated, and documented for verification. Plus, we let you choose which project you offset with and provide payments ranging from one-time to monthly subscriptions. And we’re the only organization that offers absorption offsetting with our tree planting - so your carbon footprint really is “truly” offset. Oh yeah, your donation also helps teach youth entrepreneurship and empower underdeveloped communities with renewable energies and sustainable farming.
You’re unique, and so is your carbon footprint.
Understand your BIGGEST sectors of pollution.
Don’t just offset, reduce with environmental insights.
Everyone can make a difference.
Choose a one-time offset or subscription.
Select a project that prevents CO2 or absorbs CO2.
Our projects support underdeveloped communities.
We’re entirely run by a group of teens changing the world.
How is my footprint calculated?
We’ve mastered the math of carbon offsetting down to three simple questions. It takes less than a minute to offset a years worth of carbon with Light CO2. All your information, from zip code to travel distances, stays secure with Light CO2. We protect your privacy. Below, you can view how your environmental impact is calculated. Keep in mind our Lifetime CO2 Calculator does not include air travel information. Air travel information is filled separately with our Travel CO2 Calculator.
Every Question - Explained:
US Zip Code
Your zip code is the most critical component of Light CO2’s Lifetime CO2 calculator. A zip code can show your electricity supplier data (ie: 15% renewable), natural gas usage, housing efficiency, average house size, the number of people living in a household, and much more information. These results are based on the most recent EPA emission factor data and Regents of the University of California, Berkeley emissions via zip code research. We never share your zip code with any third party organization.
Your Diet
Diet is a major contributor to global warming - accounting for almost one-fourth of our lifetime emissions. We’ve used advanced estimates to take into account harmful gasses like Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Nitrous Oxide that result from the agricultural industry. Environmental impact is assessed through how meat intensive your diet is. Specifically, Light CO2 has analyzed data from the USDA and the IPCCs diet emission factor data over a life cycle assessment. Carbon footprints have been calculated on a 2,600 calorie daily diet with food waste considered (U.S.A.).
Transportation
We all get around this busy world somehow - most commonly a gas powered vehicle. Light CO2 has approximated transportation data on a 22 mile per gallon vehicle (403 grams of CO2 per mile) according to the EPAs most recent vehicle emission tests. Additionally, we’ve taken into account the impact of starting an engine up and additional pollutants such as methane and nitrous oxide. If you do not get around by a gas or diesel vehicle, simply select none - estimated based on your zip code will factor into your transportation (ie: public transit).
The Travel Calculator - Explained:
Air Travel
As our travel results in harmful gasses like Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Nitrous Oxide, among others: Light has developed a formula that accounts for each emission's distinct effect on our Earth's warming. More specifically, we have taken into account that some 25% of emissions result from taking off and taxi at approximately 0.25 metric tons with 0.11 metric tons pollution on hauls per hour (Figures based on a Boeing 747). These calculators are why you may see that the longer your flight, the less impact it has linearly. Premium passengers assume a 75% increase in pollution.
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What's the progress on my project? Can I see it?
After you have taken Light CO2’s personalized carbon offsetting survey, you can select how you offset and your payment frequency. Currently we offer preventive offsetting with solar and wind. Additionally, we offer absorption offsetting with tree planting. Your donation goes directly to the project you choose to offset with. For more information, visit our projects page. If you’d like to suggest a project, please send us an email.
Of course! In addition to getting newsletter updates (If signed up for Light CO2’s newsletter “The Ray”) on your project and social media feeds, you can visit it in person. Keep in mind that Light CO2 will not pay travel expenses but is more than happy to meet with you. To fill out a request to visit your project, select the project you want to visit and scroll to the bottom FAQs page to fill out an application to visit it.
Follow @light.co2 for updates on your project!
Learn about "Tree Planting"
"Trees exhale for us so that we can inhale them to stay alive. Can we ever forget that? Let us love trees with every breath we take until we perish." ― Munia Khan
Learn about "Solar"
“We are star stuff harvesting sunlight.” ― Carl Sagan
Learn about "Wind"
“Certainly on the vast windy plain, there was plenty of nothing to be looked at.” ― Larry McMurtry
Join The Fight For Light!
What is the Light Team?
Light CO2 is run entirely by youth volunteers. Most of our team works towards raising climate change awareness and solutions with short articles or videos. However, anyone can contribute to Light CO2 in any way. You can run our social media posts, advertise us in your community, and even help program our site. No one is restricted from helping out in one specific area. Join our team below.
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Why should I join the team?
Being a part of Light CO2’s team is so much more than volunteering - it’s a community. It means making a difference in this world and taking a step up to fight for what you believe. It is about sharing a passion for our Earth and helping change the course of history. Most of all, it’s about building your skills, knowledge, and experience of activism. Whether that means learning how to write amazing articles, make beautiful films, or market, Light CO2 is here to help you develop in real-world experiences. Everyone can change the world, but not everyone is willing to do so. Take a step up and join the fight for Light!
It’s MORE than volunteering
Change History
Anyone can make a difference in this world - what matters is if they're willing to do so. With Light CO2, you can develop your skills while making a meaningful difference in our society, one that will be remembered for decades. Together, we can change climate change.
Build Skills
You’re not working for us. We’re a team. Whatever your passions are, we can help you develop them and help you make the most meaningful impact in your community. We look over all your articles, films, posts, and any other contribution to give you feedback on how to improve.
Personal Growth
Not only are you growing your community, but you are also developing yourself. Gain a new perspective on life, learn to advocate for what you believe in, and collaborate to make a difference in this world. Take Light CO2 as a tool to guide you through your future successes, college and beyond.
How can I help out?
What do you like to do? Anyone can help out, anyway. Most of our team are writers, filmmakers, and designers. You can help out in any way that fits you! Explore our writers, filmers, and designers below or contact us with your passion. We can not wait for you join our community.
Media has the power to share the silence, enlighten society, and even change the world one word at a time. At Light CO2, you can do just that. You can help people gain insight into climate change, reduce their emissions, and encourage. We will share your piece with the world. Become the author of the environment - and rewrite the book.
Our filmers create amazing stories that shine a light on the dark, educate others, and change perspectives. Every filmmaker plans their story, shoots the footage, and stitches it into a piece of art. We all have a story to tell, and one to hear. You can make that story at Light CO2. Make the world change climate change. We will share your film.
Every aspect of our world is immersed in design, making it a challenge to stand out from the rest. Climate change must stand out from the rest. Create a stunning social media post, head-turning report, or attention-grabbing poster to make climate change heard. Even design a message sticker pack to encourage carbon neutrality. The choice is yours.
I'm really busy, how often do I need help out?
We understand, life can get busy. You can still help out. No one is forced to work for a certain amount of time - you can write one article or one-hundred articles. The only thing that matters to us is that you’re committed to helping the environment, supporting our cause, and learning. It means a ton to us when you dedicate your free time to helping fight for light, but we won’t be disappointed in you if you can’t. If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact us. Below, you can find nine things you can still do to help Light CO2 without sacrificing your time.
1. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint.
2. Offset Your Remaining Carbon Emissions.
3. Get Your Family/Friends To Offset Theirs.
4. Use Your Voice To Show The World We Care.
5. Read A Few Of Our Articles - Or Write A Few Articles.
6. Mention Us On Your Social Media To Help Us Gain Followers.
7. Find Someone Who Can Volunteer With Light CO2.
8. Follow The UN Sustainability Goals.
9. Take Action In Your Community To Change Climate Change.
Who can I contact to learn more about the team?
You can visit our contact page to send in an application to join our team, send us an email, type us a text, or call us. Gabriel Nagel will be happy to teach you more about the community at Light CO2. Additionally, you can scroll through the FAQs below to see information on journalists, filmmakers, designers, and how to help out another way. Alternatively, you can set up a person meeting in Denver CO below - leave your name, email, phone number, and purpose. Follow us on social media for updates on the Light CO2 team and environmental insights.
Team Details: Journalists
Media has the power to share the silence, enlighten society, and even change the world one word at a time. At Light CO2, you can do just that. You can help people gain insight into climate change, reduce their emissions, and encourage. We will share your piece with the world. Become the author of the environment - and rewrite the book.
Curiosity | Persistence | Adjustable
Why Write
Journalism is the voice of the voiceless. It empowers, educates, and inspires our community to do the right thing. When you write with Light CO2, you share the voice of climate change. Share tips on reducing your emissions, stories of those impacted the most, analysis of data, and so much more. We’re simply the catalyst of your story.
Team Details: Filmmakers
Our filmers create amazing stories that shine a light on the dark, educate others, and change perspectives. Every filmmaker plans their story, shoots the footage, and stitches it into a piece of art. We all have a story to tell, and one to hear. You can make that story at Light CO2. Make the world change climate change.
Creative | Obsessive | Knowledgeable
Why Film
Filmmaking is an art. One that requires countless plots, takes, and editing. The filmmakers at Light CO2 think out of the box, for a story that has not been told before. These films educate the world on climate change, while promoting carbon offsetting. A film can share with the world a view, never seen before.
Team Details: Designers
Every aspect of our world is immersed in design, making it a challenge to stand out from the rest. Climate change must stand out from the rest. Create a stunning social media post, head-turning report, or attention-grabbing poster to make climate change heard. Even design a message sticker pack to encourage carbon neutrality.
Innovative | Boldness | Meticulous
Why Design
A captivating design has the power to
Team Details: Help Out Another Way
Business & Light CO2 | Coming Soon
We’re reinventing what sustainable business can be. No matter if your business is Fortune 500 or runs out of your garage, you can make a difference. Our environment is struggling, and we need your help to make sure our world can stay beautiful. Whether it be a product, a service, or store, Light CO2 is here to help you achieve sustainable success. Check back here on May 1st to learn more about this opportunity.
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