by Neil Auwarter As Americans prepare for a second Donald Trump presidency, the fight against climate change faces a new threat. Trump has vowed to undo Biden’s key climate achievements, reverse the U.S. commitment to the Paris Agreement, and ramp up fossil fuel production. If he follows through, it will fall to state and local […]
The fight to avert a climate tragedy must go local under Trump 2.0. Read More »
by Padmini Das As climate activists prepare for the impending Trump era and the potential for a rollback of federal climate protections, local governments and grassroots movements are stepping into the gap, proving that meaningful climate action does not have to come from Washington. Through innovative policies, community-led initiatives and dedicated grassroots activism, local communities
Local climate action increases amidst the struggle to achieve a healthier planet Read More »
by Neil Auwarter Harris would safeguard the climate; Trump would pour gas on the problem In principle, Americans share a desire for future generations to thrive and prosper. But when it comes to climate, only one of the major presidential candidates would put this principle into practice. Kamala Harris has a strong record of climate
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by Padmini Das The Biden administration’s Justice40 initiative represents a historic effort to address environmental and economic injustices, directing 40% of federal climate and clean energy investments to disadvantaged communities, particularly low-income areas and communities of color. These communities have long faced the brunt of environmental degradation and are most vulnerable to climate change impacts.
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by Finley Harckham Jr. With the presidential election campaign in full swing, Americans are reminded once again that the results in just a few states will ultimately determine which candidate will hold the highest office in the United States. For those readers looking to either win over hearts and minds or “fire up” environmentally conscious
A swing state climate cheat sheet for the 2024 presidential election Read More »
From the Climate Activist newsletter The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, one of the Biden administration’s signature climate achievements, includes a wonky but exciting opportunity for tax-exempt organizations to get tax credits for investing in climate-friendly infrastructure. Businesses and homeowners that install solar panels, heat pumps, or other energy efficiency upgrades are eligible for
IRA includes groundbreaking ‘direct pay’ incentives for climate-friendly projects Read More »
by Anne Walton A president’s extraordinary commitment to addressing the climate crisis. Over the past four years, the Biden administration has passed some of the most significant climate, environmental and social justice legislation this country has ever seen. Even in a time characterized by extreme and aggressive political positioning, the Biden administration has navigated a
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by Finley Harckham It wasn’t long after my daughter was born that I became hyper aware of just how prevalent gas powered leaf blowers (GPLB) are: first in my neighborhood in Los Angeles, and then even more so, in the New England suburb we moved to. Before becoming a parent, I’ll admit I didn’t give
A nightmare on our streets – fighting the insidious gas-powered leaf blower Read More »
by Neil Auwarter “If you can’t lend a hand, then get out of the way.” –Bob Dylan In March 2023, Sonoma County, CA, enacted an ordinance prohibiting new gas stations in the county’s unincorporated areas. “Gas stations can be toxic sites . . . and we need to shift away from fossil fuels if we’re
Red state legislatures use preemption to stymie local climate change measures Read More »
by Lauren Dixon After living through a tornado in March of 2023, it became clear to me that people are not treated equally when it comes to the resources and support available after experiencing a natural disaster. While the relationship between tornadoes and climate change may not be entirely clear, we do know that a
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