NEWS + RESEARCH
Addressing Environmental Injustice: A Call for Stronger Regulations in Pennsylvania
(February 26, 2024) Meaningful engagement with Black residents and other frontline communities is essential to ensure that the policies proposed respect their unique needs.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is “Optimistic”… About Exploiting the Working Class
(February 6, 2024) When the Chamber says they are optimistic about America’s economic future, they mean that they are optimistic that their corporate members will continue to thrive as working class people continue to suffer.
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.
COP28 Breakthroughs? Shaping a Greener Tomorrow in Dubai
(December 22, 2023) At COP28 nations pledged swift transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Momentum brings hope, but REAL action is the next challenge.
NOAA Must Reject the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Demands for Deregulation in the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
(November 14, 2023) Access to telecommunications infrastructure is absolutely important … , but the Chamber of Commerce is simply using justice-oriented language to promote business interests at the expense of environmental health and Indigenous sovereignty.
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.
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.”
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!