(Washington, DC) — The following is a statement from The Climate Reality Project President and CEO Kenneth Berlin on Pope Francis’ remarks to Congress. Mr. Berlin also delivered these remarks at the Climate Justice Rally today on the National Mall.

KNOW TOMORROW effort to unify students at over 50 US universities, with a National Campus Day of Action on October 2nd demanding action on climate change

Applications open now to be trained in Miami by former Vice President Al Gore and other experts to become a Climate Reality Leader.

The final, strengthened Clean Power Plan comes at a critical time, not only for the United States, but also for the entire world.

For Climate Reality’s 5th annual 24 Hours of Reality, partner Live Earth joins Al Gore, cultural leaders and community activists in Paris to demand climate action at COP21.

This Sunday, June 21 — the longest day of the year (and Father’s Day) —, thousands of Americans will participate in the Second Annual National #PutSolarOnIt Day of Action to elevate the growth in solar power across the nation.

New Canadian Climate Reality Leaderships Corps trainees to provide grassroots support for a stronger Canadian emissions reduction commitment on the Road to Paris. Applications open until June 18 to be trained by former US Vice President Al Gore.

Campaign to rally activists in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Philippines, South Africa and the United States

Applications open now to be trained in Iowa by former Vice President Al Gore and other experts to become a Climate Reality Leader.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and other experts train more than 450 new Climate Reality Leaders in New Delhi.