- Quit Google and joined Tomorrow [1]

- Talked to politicians and a lot of people about Carbon Fee & Dividend (you can do the same by joining Citizens Climate Lobby [2])

- Joined climateaction.tech and techimpactmakers.com

- Read a sh*tloads of books [3][4][5][6][7] among others

- Reduced my flights to a minimum

[1] https://tmrow.com

[2] https://citizensclimatelobby.org

[3] https://theresnoplanetb.net/

[4]https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/586541/the-uninhabi...

[5]https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Cash-Cool-Climate-Science-Based/...

[6]https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Energy-Venture-Capitalists-P...

I reached a point last year where working on frivolous tech products made me guilty and depressed. As a result I've spent the past several months pivoting my software consulting career to be focused on sustainability. My strategy so far is to:

* Understand the science behind the causes and effects that make up the broad problem of "climate change" * Learn as much as I can about current policies, technologies, strategies, etc * Read well-regarded books on the above topics (e.g. I just finished Koomey's [Cold Cash, Cool Climate][0]) * Observe/follow leaders in the space * Meet people who know and care about protecting our environment * Find solutions where I can contribute my software expertise to the greatest effect

I'm just scratching the surface but there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is a tremendous amount of work being done across major sectors like energy, transportation, building, manufacturing, etc. that is both fulfilling and well-funded.

I'd be delighted to connect with any other HN'ers who want to collaborate or chat. Email in my profile

[0]: https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Cash-Cool-Climate-Science-Based/...