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Environmental (In)justice in the DRC: Women and Children in Artisanal Mines

(March 26, 2024) As the demand for cobalt and other conflict minerals continues to grow with greater inception of smartphones and other forms of technology, attention must be drawn to the injustices women and children are facing in these mines to increase regulation and force large corporations and multinationals to enforce supply monitoring.

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Proposed SEC Climate Regulations Face Pushback

(February 26, 2024) While the push for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) investing continues, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces challenges to its proposed climate-risk disclosure rule.

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Climate Changemaking In Action

(January 31, 2024) Evey Mengelkoch offers advice for fellow activists on making the most out of conferences, trainings, and events by stepping outside one's comfort zone to build relationships, find common ground, and bring visibility to the cause through constructive action.

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The Environmental Impact of War and Armed Conflict

(November 6, 2023) Armed conflicts can … damage both the environment and the communities that depend on its natural resources, with direct and indirect environmental impacts and the collapse of institutions leading to environmental risks that can impact on people's health, livelihoods and security.

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Hunker Down for the Hurricanes in Beaufort, NC

(October 24, 2023) Beaufort is located in Carteret County, North Carolina and boasts one of the highest biodiversity in the state. Beaufort is a “‘frontline community’ because of its position along the coast and extreme susceptibility to the impacts these hazards bring.”

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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.

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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.

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