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
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.
Shine Campaign: Energizing women in the Global South
The future of sustainable energy innovation is women-led, community-powered, and based in the Global South.
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.
This Is a Climate Emergency. We Need More Than Half-Measures from Democrats.
How to get the Democrats’ climate policy from “better than the Republicans” to “sufficient to save the planet.”
Key Oil and Gas Pipelines Are on Their Last Legs — That’s Good News
A systematic program of investment in renewables and energy efficiency will create many more jobs than pipelines and pose far less threat to life on our planet.
Decriminalize Fare Evasion
You don’t go to jail for missing a highway toll. It shouldn’t be any different for fare evasion on public transportation.
Reports
Community Hearing on Transit Equity 2021: Findings and Recommendations
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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