November 20–21, Climate Reality is presenting 24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action, a global conversation on the truth of the climate crisis and how we solve it.

Are you interested in changing the climate conversation in your community? I wanted to share a story with you. My life profoundly changed after training with the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. I was trained in 2012 in San Francisco, and at that time I had a career firmly in  place as a newspaper editor. I was looking for the training to augment my understanding of current  climate science. Instead, the training became a turbo boost to change my life so I could focus solely on climate solutions. Within a year, I had transitioned to run a statewide non-profit, Earth Charter Indiana,  formed to support and promote the principles of the Earth Charter.    Fast forward to February 2015, when I presented to two-dozen high school students in  North Manchester, Indiana. That day, I remember how engaged these students were, and how many insightful questions  they had. They were especially interested in farming's impact on the environment, both harm  and help, and our conversation after the presentation lasted quite a while.    Coming out of this session, the students — led by their science teacher, Jabin, with assistance  from me — decided to create a public event to teach their community about food and climate  impacts. In all, over 60 community members attended, a mixture of conservatives and progressives, including some local farmers.    I marveled at the presentations: good-looking PowerPoints, excellent graphics, and sound  science on farming, climate change, and animal health – but the aftermath was pure beauty.    After the presentations, the audience formed small group discussion circles.  Breaking up into smaller groups was the key in getting actual conversations going.    Only rarely do you get to see how a presentation you've given reverberates later. This event,  staged by high school students, was one of the most ambitious and meaningful I've seen.  That I had a small part in inspiring it further motivates me to continue giving presentations. You might have heard this already, but on November 20–21, Climate Reality is presenting   24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action, a global conversation on the truth of the climate  crisis and how we solve it.    If you can find a place and time to host a presentation – whether it’s a classroom, community  center, place of worship, or even just your own living room – you can take part in this day of  global climate action by requesting  a presentation from a trained Climate Reality Leader like me.    I can’t wait to see the impact of thousands of these conversations around the world.  Will you join me?    Jim Poyser Climate Reality Leader