Citizens United, Donald Trump, & The Politics Of Fear
Donald Trump will destroy democracy to satisfy his own super inflated ego. That seems a poor reason to dismantle the Constitution.
Climate Justice
Building Decarbonization Policy Must Center Housing and Health Equity
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new issue brief released [last week] from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) highlights how racist practices create inadequate housing quality for at-risk communities and what can be done to address this within building decarbonization policy. The brief was created in collaboration with the Building Energy, Equity, … [continued]
How Frontline Communities Can Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act to Advance Local Priorities
A breakdown of some of the major opportunities available to community-based organizations and some actionable steps to get more involved in this space.
Biden DOJ Tells Court There Is No Constitutional Right To A Stable Climate
The Biden administration has taken a position on the Juliana Vs US climate suit. It has decided to oppose it.
6 Sustainability Stories to Watch in 2022 — From Promises to Action
Originally published on WRI’s Resource Institute. By Sadof Alexander During these unprecedented times, there’s a great deal of uncertainty about the future. The COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, and people across the planet continue to face inequity. And that’s just what’s happening on … [continued]
How Big Utilities’ Climate Pledges Fall Short
Originally published on ILSR.org Can a utility company be carbon neutral by 2050 if it builds a gas plant now? Maybe if it shuts off the gas plant well before its 40 years of useful life are complete, leaving electric customers to pay off millions in debt. For this episode … [continued]
Biden Orders End To Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Promotes Equity For Underserved Communities
President Biden this week issued an executive order mandating the government to reduce or eliminate all subsidies for fossil fuels and make climate justice a central focus of his adminisatration.
Everything Trump Touches Dies — RIP America
America will never be great so long as it celebrates hatred and bigotry. To lead, we must first demonstrate leadership on matters of environmental, social, and racial justice.
Together For Climate Justice
Climate change is much more than an environmental issue. Climate change is just as much a social, ethical, and a political issue, as well as a human rights issue.
Hurricanes Impact People Unequally
Sonali Kolhatkar is the founder, host and executive producer of “Rising Up With Sonali,” a television and radio show that airs on Free Speech TV and Pacifica stations. She is co-director of the Afghan Women’s Mission, a U.S.-based non-profit solidarity organization that funds the social, political, and humanitarian projects of the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan.
