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When Climate Change Hits Home: A Personal Journey
(October 2, 2023) Chisom Nnajiofor went from climate change skeptic to advocate after seeing local impacts firsthand in Borno state, Nigeria. Her eye-opening personal journey mirrors our challenge to recognize AND act on the climate crisis.
Pro-Climate Companies Must Escape the Chamber!
(September 15, 2023) It’s time for tech companies to Escape the Chamber! In this new campaign from ClimateVoice, the organization is urging tech companies to LEAVE the Chamber of Commerce and LEAD on climate policy.
Turning the Tides: The Biden Administration's Arctic Drilling Policy Shift
(September 12, 2023) The Biden administration has taken a significant step to protect federal land from oil and gas exploration.
Ahmed’s Climate Change Story
(September 12, 2023) Ahmed Tijani recounts how climate change impacts like desertification and water scarcity enabled violence and instability in Nigeria's Sahel region, leading him to advocate for climate action.
Just Stop Oil: The Future of the Climate Movement?
(August 22, 2023) A British-based activist group called “Just Stop Oil” has made a name for itself and become the centerpiece of the disruptive climate movement.
Combating Climate Change With Passive Housing
(August 22, 2023) Passive housing merges the needs for comfortable surroundings and lower energy costs to create both functional and pleasant buildings.
What Makes ESG Vital to Today’s Organizations?
(August 15, 2023) Amidst the current climate crisis and with rising calls for businesses to be more sustainable, the importance of employing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is growing, but not all individuals understand the value of ESG to organizations or even know what ESG is.
Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire: The Fight Continues
(August 15, 2023) National Climate Fellow Tony Passino continues to chronicle his recent hike across the Appalachian Trail!
How the WOTUS Supreme Court Ruling Shapes Our Environment
(August 13, 2023) The nationwide debate about the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) continues. To see our earlier blog post and learn more about the history and importance of WOTUS, click here.
The Case for Market-Based Emissions Initiatives
(August 8, 2023) To effectively tackle the issue of climate change, pragmatic approaches that balance the goals of sustainability and economic development are critical.
DC Sues Companies Over Pollution
(August 8, 2023) On July 18th, the District Attorney of Washington DC, Brian L. Schwalb, announced that the city would be suing more than 25 chemical companies for creating a “public nuisance” by polluting the city.
Want Higher Test Scores? Plant More Trees!
(August 8, 2023) Students around the country, and around the world, who live in large cities all find themselves with a lack of greenspace.
EPA's Carbon Rule: Nevada's Path Towards Climate Resilience
(August 6, 2023) Successfully coupling initiatives on a regulatory and environmental justice level will result in long-term benefits for the residents of Nevada.
From Emissions to Solutions: Arizona's Future and the Carbon Rule
(July 27, 2023) The urgency of addressing climate change is more apparent now than ever. Extreme weather events faced by Arizonans have become more frequent and severe.
Unprecedented Climate Challenges: Unraveling Canada's Summer of 2023
(July 25, 2023) Canada provides a prime example of what manmade climate change can do not only to a nation, but how climate change does not stop at international borders.