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
The New Age of Protest
People are hitting the streets to protest government inaction, repression, and corruption. Does that mean democracy is in trouble or stronger than ever?
How Fossil Fuels Pollute STEM Education
Polluters lost the fight on climate science, so they’re spending money on something else: false solutions.
People and Planet Over Profit at the Youth Climate Strikes
Millions of young people around the world join global strike to demand climate action ahead of United Nations Climate Summit.
We Have The Money For A Green New Deal. We Just Waste It On Useless Wars.
For just over 10 percent of a single year’s military spending, we could build enough green electricity for every household in the country.
Just 11 percent of the Military Budget Could Fund Renewable Energy for Every US Home
Youth are demanding a Green New Deal and a sustainable economy. We can start by drastically reducing military spending and shifting defense funds toward renewable energy.
Scientists Shouldn’t Listen to the Fossil Fuel Industry. Geoengineering is a Scam.
Oil and gas companies aren’t only polluting our air, water, and soil. They’ve injected themselves into our education system as well.
Immigration Is a Climate Issue
The United States, the top historic contributor to carbon emissions, has been treating climate refugees from its own pollution as threats. We can do better.
Government Secrecy Is More Damaging to Public Health Than Nuclear Fallout
When it comes to nuclear weapons and energy programs, governments have been willing to send their people into harm’s way with impunity.
Don’t Let ‘Carbon Capture’ Spoil New Mexico’s Leadership
New Mexico’s Energy Transition Act established it as a climate policy leader, but progress could be reversed by greedy new corporations entering the state.
Activists Follow the Money Fueling Amazon Fires
Protesters around the world are singling out the bad actors like Blackrock, Cargill, ADM, and others for profiting off deforestation.
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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