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How racism manifests itself in clean energy

GreenBiz

The right to breathe isn't just related to surviving interactions with police," said Alexis Cureton, former electric vehicle fellow at GRID Alternatives , an organization that works to bring clean energy jobs and access to low-income communities. "It times more hazardous pollution than white people — regardless of income.

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After COP28, a long road ahead

Grist

For advocates on the ground at COP fighting for certain outcomes, the agreements generated are just the beginning. We asked four advocates who have been involved in the conference in different ways for their reflections on the COP process and the work ahead. “That’s one thing that I do like about COP.

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Fossil Fuel-Linked Companies Dominate Sponsorship of COP27

DeSmogBlog

We need to kick big polluters out.”. As documented in the latest edition of DeSmog’s Gaslit column, fossil fuel sponsorship of COP27 represents an extension of a decades-long effort by oil and gas companies to buy social legitimacy by bankrolling sports, arts, and education around the world. climate talks,” Sabido said. “We

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How racism manifests in clean energy

LA CleanTech Incubator

The right to breathe isn't just related to surviving interactions with police," said Alexis Cureton, former electric vehicle fellow at GRID Alternatives , an organization that works to bring clean energy jobs and access to low-income communities. "It times more hazardous pollution than white people — regardless of income.

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Looking to join a climate community? Try your workplace.

Grist

This week’s piece explores the idea that one of the most powerful individual actions you might take is joining or organizing a climate community — and we’re focusing on a particular space where people are already a part of a collective that can advocate for change: the workplace. Most of us spend a lot of time at our jobs.

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Revealed: Fossil Fuel Giants Are Using British Influencers to go Viral

DeSmogBlog

This comes as major polluters are increasingly deploying digital tactics to detract from negative headlines about their record profits and decades-long contribution to climate change. It also appears that major polluters have been using influential environmentalists to bolster their social media campaigns.

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How To Buy Carbon Offsets: 6 Certified and Vetted Options

Green Business Bureau

When thinking about carbon offsets, organizations must choose certified and vetted options, as certification bodies enforce the rules of carbon offsetting, to maximize the effectiveness of offset schemes. Native Energy offers a wide range of projects for organizations wanting to reduce their carbon footprint.

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