Hey everyone, we're Megan and Polo! 

We're a French-American duo in our late 20s, and we refuse to watch the world burn without taking action. 

Similarly to many, we've been depressed by the climate crisis. Like many others, we've felt powerless and sometimes guilty. What else could be done, besides recycling and taking shorter showers?

We came to realize that we wanted to create change by inspiring and empowering others to take meaningful action in their life. And we also realized that, for such climate advocacy to be authentic and sustainable, it had to align with our passions and goals. 

Since we were young, we've always loved to go on big adventures and learn about how everyday heroes come up with solutions.

After a decade of combined experience working in the sustainability solution space, we realized that office work, while important, only told part of the climate story.  

So, in Spring 2023, we set off on a series of 'climate expeditions' - adventures to discover and share the game-changing solutions that have the power to build a better world. 

These expeditions have taken us crazy places and shed light on groundbreaking initiatives, from cycling along Europe's last wild river to meet with grassroots activists to hitchhiking sailboats across the Atlantic Ocean to profile coastal resilience initiatives. 

We have become climate explorers: we use the power of exploration to advocate for climate solutions around the world. 

This summer, we're launching our most ambitious expedition yet, right here in the USA! 

The Green Journey Across America is a first-of-a-kind expedition where we'll traverse the United States from San Francisco to New York City, arriving just in time for NYC Climate Week! 

We're riding more than 4,000 miles this summer, highlighting innovative solar projects along the way and telling stories of all the incredible people across America working towards a clean energy future. 

But there's a special twist: our bikes are solar-powered! These exciting solar bike prototypes, are the perfect conversation starters to prove the transformative power of solar energy.

Because if sunlight can propel us from one coast to the other, imagine what else it can power in our lives?

(Our planned route for The Green Journey Across America: 20 states by solar power!) 

You can follow our journey on Instagram & Facebook and subscribe to our Substack. 

Along the way, we're raising money for two nonprofit organizations. Our goal is to raise over $5,000 to support the solar revolution! 

GRID Alternatives: GRID Alternatives is a national nonprofit organization that envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone. Their mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. They have several exciting programs that support critical clean power initiatives like workforce development and solar installation for low-income families. 

The Green Journey: As a 501(c)(3) organization committed to turning exploration and adventure into climate impact, The Green Journey is raising money for direct climate action and advocacy in the USA. 100% of the fundraising through this special project goes to "The Green Journey Across America", our program to reframe the renewable revolution for Americans via educational modules and events. 

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100% of the costs of our cycle ride across the USA are covered out-of-pocket and by our generous expedition partners. 100% of your donation goes towards our beneficiaries to drive climate action and climate stories. 

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Contact us at [email protected] if you're interested in hosting an event with us along the way or joining as an expedition partner.

Learn more about The Green Journey on our website, blog, Instagram and Facebook pages.

THANK YOU for your support and for working towards a solar-powered future!