Major Goals: Sunrise focuses on mobilizing young people to combat climate change through bold political change, principally by advocating for the Green New Deal and putting pressure on politicians to prioritize climate justice and jobs in renewable energy.

Local Chapter Work: Chapters organize youth-led rallies, direct actions, canvassing, phone banking, and political campaigns targeting progressive candidates. They focus heavily on energizing and training youth activists, creating local coalitions, and digital organizing to push climate justice narratives.

Vibe: Sunrise is dynamic, energetic, and unapologetically radical. It has a strong youth culture and embraces confrontational activism tactics mixed with uplifting community building. Their chapters are often vibrant hubs of politically charged, committed young organizers pushing for systemic transformation.

Major Goals: CCL aims to enable everyday people to work with elected officials to pass bipartisan, systemic solutions like carbon pricing and clean energy legislation.

Local Chapter Work: Local chapters engage in activities such as meeting with members of Congress, educating communities, writing op-eds and letters to editors, connecting with local media, and holding grassroots outreach to build broad-based climate support.

Vibe: CCL is a well-organized, serious grassroots group that attracts a diverse range of volunteers. Their approach is pragmatic, respectful, and focused on practical legislative influence.

Major Goals: 350.org aims to build a global climate movement focused on ending fossil fuel use and transitioning to renewable energy. Their focus is on grassroots activism to pressure governments and corporations.

Local Chapter Work: Local chapters conduct campaigns to divest from fossil fuels, organize protests and direct actions, run educational workshops, and build community-led renewable energy initiatives. They heavily engage in climate justice issues and collaborate with frontline communities.

Vibe: 350.org feels like a militant, grassroots-driven organizing force with a radical and justice-centered approach. Its chapters are often diverse and highly active, focused on systemic change and direct confrontation against fossil fuel industries.

Major Goals: Sierra Club aims to promote conservation, clean energy, and strong environmental policies to protect natural ecosystems and public health.

Local Chapter Work: Chapters organize hikes, cleanups, environmental education, and advocacy campaigns at the regional level. They work with local governments to pass clean energy policies and preserve open spaces. Chapters often serve as community hubs for environmental engagement.

Vibe: Sierra Club has a more established, institutional feel with a broad base of members that includes retirees, families, and long-time environmentalists. It is seen as a trustworthy, pragmatic organization that blends conservation culture with policy advocacy.

Major Goals: The Climate Reality Project focuses on educating and empowering people worldwide to effectively communicate climate science and advocate for solutions to prevent climate catastrophe.

Local Chapter Work: Chapters train Climate Reality Leaders who lead presentations, community discussions, and advocate for clean energy adoption. They hold educational events, partner with local groups, and engage in media outreach to raise awareness and influence policy.

Vibe: The Climate Reality Project is a well-established, educational, and optimistic organization. Its chapters tend to be organized around knowledge sharing and public awareness.