Climate Justice
In order to avert a climate catastrophe, we must transition away from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy. On both a domestic and a global level, climate change hurts poor people and communities of color first and worst, so we seek solutions that center economic and racial justice as critical components of addressing climate change.
Latest Work
Fact Sheet: Congressional Progressive Caucus Priorities
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has released a bold agenda for 2021. This fact sheet analyzes the implications of these priorities for the American people.
A Black Agrarian Collective is Working To Build a Self-Sufficient Community
The Maryland-based initiative targets people who have historically helped to build the wealth of this society but had no real participation in that wealth.
Paying Politicians to Criminalize Protest
More communities are protesting pipelines. The fossil fuel industry wants to make that a felony.
A Minnesota Cooperative Shares the Wealth While Advancing a Clean Energy Future
Shared ownership is crucial for building the power of communities that have long had their wealth extracted by others.
I was Invited to Join the G20 Think Tank Summit. Here’s Why I Declined.
My participation in a session on climate and energy policy hosted by the Saudi government would have “greenwashed” the summit.
How Militarized Police and Fossil Fuel Corporations Are Criminalizing Protest
This new wave of anti-protest laws has emerged in the context of broader social justice mobilizations and demonstrations.
Alarming New Report Exposes Dangerous Link Between Fossil-Fueled Politicians and Anti-Protest Laws
Muzzling Dissent exposes the money trail linking corporate lobbyists, elected officials, and anti-protest laws.
Muzzling Dissent
How Corporate Influence over Politics Has Fueled Anti-Protest Laws
Indigenous Peoples Day and the Years of Repair
This Indigenous Peoples Day, the Indigenous-led organization NDN Collective launched the ‘LANDBACK’ campaign.
When Police Repression is Not Enough: A U.S. Corporation is Suing Guatemala to Crush Local Mining Opposition
Global mining companies are turning to international arbitration to strong-arm governments into bending to their interests.
Reports
Report: Energy Efficiency with Justice
Report: Green Climate Fund, A Performance Check
Report: How States Can Boost Renewables With Benefits for All
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