Want to get your friends on-board to help solve the climate crisis? Here are some suggestions for quick SMSs. See our 7-Point Pledge for the details behind some of these SMS texts. And be sure to read about other things you can tell your friends in person.

Sample SMS texts

  • I pldg to reduce my CO2 and offset the rest to become carbon neutral. More @ www.climateprotect.org. (101 characters)
  • I pldg to demand that my country sign the treaty to cut our global warming pollution by 90%. More @ www.climateprotect.org. (129 characters)
  • I pldg to fight new construction of coal plants that do not safely trap and store the CO2. More @ www.climateprotect.org. (122 characters)
  • I pldg to increase energy efficiency in my home, schl, wrk, place of worship, and vehicle. More @ www.climateprotect.org. (122 characters)
  • I pldg to fight for greater use of renewable energy and reduce dependence on oil and coal. More @ www.climateprotect.org. (122 characters)
  • I pldg to plant new trees and to join with others in preserving and protecting forests. More @ www.climateprotect.org. (119 characters)
  • I pldg to buy from businesses and support leaders who also pldgd to solve the climate crisis. More @ www.climateprotect.org. (125 characters)

For specific tips (adopted from the Live Earth concert SMSs)

  • Its a simple switch 2 chng ur bulbs to CFLs. More @ www.climateprotect.org. Send this 2 ur friends. (101 characters)
  • Pwr Dwn. Turn off ur stuf at wrk when ur nt using it. More @ www.climateprotect.org. Send this 2 ur friends. (112 characters)
  • Shop Around. I will shop 4 the most nrg efficient products. More @ www.climateprotect.org. Send this 2 ur friends. (116 characters)
  • Ride public transit or carpool each week. Reduce CO2. More @ www.climateprotect.org. Send this 2 ur friends. (110 characters)