GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

5 ways businesses can take action to reduce environmental racism. For decades, Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) in the United States have sought environmental justice as a civil right, but now, the grave disparities in environmental harms are coming into national prominence. Samantha Harris. political will.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In 2017, Foster created his second entrepreneurial venture in digital media, The Climate Reporter, a collection of international youth writing about climate change, global warming and environmental justice,

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LA CleanTech Incubator

AUGUST 12, 2021

Read more » The post Public-Private Partnership & Environmental Justice Groups Call for Governor & Legislature to Create Authority & Statewide ZEV Leadership to Accelerate Reduction of Harmful Air & Climate Pollution appeared first on LACI.

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altenergymag

JUNE 30, 2020

I commend the leadership and staff of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for their tireless work on the much anticipated and timely release of its Climate Crisis Action Plan.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 27, 2022

Entertainer and global philanthropist Rihanna has pledged $15 million to address climate change. Eighteen climate justice organizations will benefit, including the Indigenous Environmental Network, Movement for Black Lives and Climate Justice Alliance.

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Front And Centered

MAY 15, 2019

Together, we illuminated the disproportionate climate and environmental impacts on our communities to shape the dialogue and outcomes in Olympia. Here are the fruits of our work: A first step toward adopting Environmental Justice principles statewide. Thank you so much.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Is your environmentalism intersectional? In that moment, Thomas founded Intersectional Environmentalist (IE), a mission-driven organization committed to dismantling systems of oppression by amplifying historically silenced voices in the environmental movement, along with co-founders Diandra Marizet, Philip Aiken and Sabs Katz. .

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Can California’s cap and trade address environmental justice? There’s a lot of beautiful things that happen out of [Richmond]," says Khamphanthong, a community organizer with the Asian Pacific Environmental Network whose family emigrated from Laos in the 1980s. Climate change is usually seen as a global problem.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JULY 8, 2020

When climate change doesn't seem to affect you directly, it can be easy to overlook. This is where environmental justice comes in.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 28, 2021

When it comes to social and environmental justice, words don’t cut it. But companies that espouse the "interests of all stakeholders" best take care to follow their words with action, especially when it comes to social and environmental justice. Wed, 04/28/2021 - 00:05. Not so long ago, business was business.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

How to talk about racial justice in sustainability. Racial Justice." This discrimination extends to healthcare and environmental harm. A June medical study links air pollution and extreme heat from climate change to pregnancy risk that disproportionately affects Black women. Environmental Justice.

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NRDC onEarth

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Today, Assemblymember Carrillo and over a dozen advocates with climate, community and environmental justice organizations held a press conference to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to hold oil companies accountable by signing the Orphan Well Prevention Act, AB 1167, into law.

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GreenBiz

JULY 21, 2020

Apple embeds racial justice into new supply-chain carbon neutrality pledge. Apple already has ventured far beyond most other companies when it comes to pushing for climate action within its supply chain. . Social Justice. Racial Justice. Heather Clancy. Tue, 07/21/2020 - 04:13. I'd love to hear about more.). "By

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Collaborating with the ocean is essential to addressing climate change and environmental justice “The potential for the “blue economy” — one that combines more thoughtful stewardship of the ocean’s resources and economic opportunity with a more pragmatic, respectful approach to protecting coastal ecosystems — is vast.

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Front And Centered

APRIL 26, 2024

What does and what should that mean for climate and environmental justice? What I do want to talk about is disability justice—and in particular, a few of the many ways that it intersects with climate and environmental justice. Where Are the Intersections? They can disable people.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 18, 2021

With carbon emissions expected to rebound this year, 2021 presents another opportunity for companies to invest in climate-saving initiatives that move the corporate world closer to a net-zero future, especially carbon removal projects. it’s an important first step for companies hoping to address oppression in their environmental work. .

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Companies often struggle with building community trust as they navigate between profit-making and authentically engaging on climate change and environmental justice matters. Its work involves community organizing, supporting sustainable development and community-led climate adaptation in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

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The Guardian: Energy

APRIL 25, 2024

Broad terms of subpoenas a ‘chilling’ precedent that could undermine future climate litigation, legal experts say Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast A federal court judge has allowed Santos to subpoena paperwork held by three activist groups who were not directly involved in a lawsuit against the oil company.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 9, 2020

Youth leaders around the world are rising up to inspire, empower and mobilize a generational movement to demand action on the climate crisis and ensure environmental justice for all. Arizona Youth Climate Strike's Brian Mecinas discusses how they are working to create the change they want to see in the world.

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GreenBiz

MAY 8, 2021

From how businesses chose to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic to the escalating outcry over racial justice to the increasing urgency around climate change, there is much for companies to answer for this year. Here’s what I found: Demand for climate disclosure is up — and up.

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Financial Times: Energy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Oil major is ‘seeking to silence legitimate demands for climate justice’, says environmental organisation

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 17, 2020

In practice, much of our work centers around developing global climate change solutions to save the planet. The Black Lives Matter movement has cast a bright light on what we’ve all known for a long time: We cannot do this work effectively without fighting against white supremacy and putting racial justice at the center of sustainability. .

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GreenBiz

JULY 10, 2020

These 20 books provide insight into food access and justice in Black communities, food relief and school nutrition programs, the effects of technology on global food supply chains, the relationship between climate change and food production, and much more. Reese (forthcoming October). Contois (forthcoming November).

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

Episode 258: Hacking climate solutions, finding 'good work'. Hacking the climate crisis (21:10). Sanjana Paul , a 23-year-old scientist, electrical engineer and environmental activist, is executive director of EarthHacks, a hackathon that encourages college students to surface solutions for combating climate change.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 11, 2020

View original post here: How Oakland’s environmental justice movement transformed California’s regulatory culture of climate change. Local groups have engaged with regulators, legislators and other experts to drive impact.

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GreenBiz

JULY 2, 2020

One is looking at Mexico, and the tension between climate change mitigation and justice for communities. Appelbaum: When you're looking at clean energy and social justice, what drives what? . We have to do more than lip service to procedural justice. The Institute for Energy Justice is designed to fill that gap.

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Energy Transition

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In June 2023, Andy Gheorghiu, a German-based and internationally operating campaigner and consultant for climate/environmental protection and energy policy, travelled to Namibia, where he met members of the local Economic and Social Justice Trust in the capital Windhoek.

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Front And Centered

MAY 4, 2023

Realizing a Just Transition that restores, preserves, and protects communities most impacted by our changing climate requires real investments and a new way of measuring what a healthy economy looks like. The Washington State Legislature wrapped up the 2023 legislative session in late April.

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Defend Our Future

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

This Black History Month, we are happy to add on to our list from last year , as we recognize and amplify the work of five more young Black leaders that fight for racial and social justice and climate justice and lift the voices of Black and brown communities that are disproportionately impacted. Instagram: @greengirlleah.

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Front And Centered

MARCH 7, 2024

Legislative and Government Relations Advocate with Front and Centered: “Over the last 60 days, the Front and Centered Coalition provided budget writers in the legislature with priorities that help boost environmental and climate justice investments. The following is a statement from Guillermo Rogel Jr.,

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Front And Centered

APRIL 16, 2024

As Amnesty International states, “The climate emergency is a human rights crisis of unprecedented proportions. The climate crisis threatens civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of present and future generations and, ultimately, the future of humanity.” What is Community Education in Action?

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Green Living Guy

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It’s a necessity to prevent the devastating impacts of climate change and fulfill the mission of environmental justice. The proliferation of green careers is no longer a dream or even a goal. But for low-income communities, the promise of green careers remains largely out of reach.

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Grist

JUNE 21, 2023

Welcome back to our series on personal climate action , exploring new frameworks for the question: “How do I make a difference?” ” So far, we’ve covered stories of people making waves by raising their voices in court and expressing their climate values during some of the most meaningful moments in their lives.

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EDF + Business

JANUARY 11, 2021

Why environmental justice is crucial for today’s climate careers. It’s now abundantly clear: every technical, strategic, staffing and advocacy choice you make will be influenced by environmental justice. This is Part I of a two-part series we’re doing on environmental justice.

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DeSmogBlog

JUNE 3, 2020

This story originally appeared in InsideClimate News and is republished here as part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. Tags: climate justice environmental justice Covering Climate Now structural racism racism

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Front And Centered

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Thirty-three years after it was codified, the GMA finally requires cities and counties to integrate climate change into comprehensive plans! The Front and Centered coalition and supporters have advocated for years to include climate and environmental justice in the GMA.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JUNE 26, 2023

Manager for Justice & Equity Learning | Environmental Defense Fund | Remote – US The Manager for Justice & Equity Learning will help increase organizational capacity and accountability for justice and equity at EDF. This position will report to the Senior Director, Justice & Equity Strategy.

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