Specialized Globe Boosts Black History Bike Ride
When Talib Abdullahi decided to help share his city’s rich black history through a group bike ride, he chose Specialized’s Globe Haul ST cargo e-bike to lead the way.
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Cow Burps, Landfill Belches, Rotting Stalks, Livestock Dung & More Are Having A Big Climate…
Our methane emissions from all the waste material we leave lying around the place is 15%+ as big a problem as the carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels.
Tesla Is Honoring Black History Month
Black History Month here in America is really important, because it sheds light on the stories of many African Americans … [continued]
Harry Belafonte On Why Black Votes Matter
Harry Belafonte wants all Americans of color to vote. Here’s why.
From Rajasthan To Mexico: Why Gender Matters At The Heart Of The Energy Transition
Since women are the primary users of energy, they are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change impacts. Energy policies failing to reach women are thus exacerbating potential climate risks for them. In addition, gender inequalities limit women’s access to finance streams, information or training for using sustainable energy sources. Taking a gender lens approach is thus crucial for minimizing such bias and ensuring equal access to energy for both women and men.
Four Leading Black Reporters Talk About Newsroom Diversity & Environmental Justice
ith the Trump administration’s rollback of key environmental protections, environmental justice is becoming one of the central issues for the climate movement and is increasingly showing up in the news. Nexus Media spoke with four leading black environmental reporters about diversity in the newsroom and environmental justice.
Study: African Americans Have Higher Health Risks From Petroleum Pollution. API: Blacks Have Different Genes
A report from the NAACP and the Clean Air Task Force says pollution from the petroleum industry has greater impact on persons of color than on whites. That’s because people with dark skin have different genes, says the American Petroleum Institute.
New Research Warns Of More Regular And Severe Blackouts
Many of us have experienced the growing frustration of a blackout (or a brownout, depending on your international location). It’s … [continued]
Environmental Justice — Lying Republicans And The Oil-Soaked Lies They Tell
When Joe Biden was running for president, he made environmental justice a cornerstone of his campaign. After he was elected, … [continued]
BLM Had To Balance Renewable Energy With Species Protection With Trespass Notice
On the surface, doing right by the environment may sound like a simple thing. Do things that are good for … [continued]
