John,

Climate change affects us all but each community experiences its effects in different ways. Our coasts face rising sea levels and intensifying storms, while regions further inland are now, more than ever, reeling from devastating droughts and wildfires. Yet, despite the unrelenting effects of climate change around the country, some in Congress want to defund our most powerful tool to fight it, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). We cannot let this happen.

To safeguard this crucial funding, we're sharing firsthand accounts from individuals directly impacted by the crisis. Take a moment to read 3 different stories submitted by Dream.Org Members like you. After reading, share your own climate story with your elected officials.

Add Your Climate Story to Save Climate Funds

The Financial Strain

“Basically, climate change has cost me money and I cannot afford it.” A homeowner in Blue Island, Illinois reports financial setbacks like higher electric bills and property damage. With the rising cost of living, preserving climate funding is essential to alleviate such burdens.

The Health Consequences

“I am 77 and have asthma. Going outside makes me nauseous or triggers an asthma attack.” You've likely heard similar stories, like this one from Plano, Texas, illustrating how pollution can disrupt daily life. Another example comes from Lakewood, Colorado, "I’ve had to stay indoors on hot and high-ozone days for the past several years. Climate change has left me feeling isolated." It's imperative to sustain IRA programs that improve community health.

The Call to Action

“Climate change has turned me into a climate activist,” says Dream.Org scholarship recipient Kimi Wei. For many, the environmental devastation has prompted environmental action. “It has caused my family to spend time learning and teaching about these dangers to friends, community members, and our political representatives.” Kimi used her stories to back climate legislation last summer; your account could help protect the IRA now.

John, How Has Climate Change Impacted You?

How can your story make a difference?

Your voice is powerful and can help ensure that preserving climate funding remains a top priority to elected officials. Show your support by sending your own climate experiences.

— In solidarity,
The Dream.Org Team