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
Climate Change and the Limits of Economic Growth
If economic growth ushered in this era of climate change, how can economic growth also be part of the solution?
Missing from the Climate Talks: Corporate Powers to Sue Governments Over Extractives Policies
Allowing oil, mining, and gas companies to continue to file expensive lawsuits over environmental regulations could undermine whatever agreements might be reached in the COP26 in Glasgow.
To Tackle Climate Change, Hold Fossil Fuel Conglomerates Accountable
Movements are using this once-in-a-lifetime political moment to mobilize communities against climate change and corporate greed.
How to Truly ‘Build Back Better’ on Climate
The Build Back Better program isn’t just inadequate on climate—it may be a disaster. Here’s what movements are demanding next.
IPS climate policy expert Basav Sen available for comment on federal interagency plan on climate threats and adaptation
“The DHS approach to climate-driven displacement is the moral equivalent of an arsonist burning down a house and then refusing shelter to its residents.”
94 Organizations Urge Congress to Stand Up to Pressure from Corporate Lobbyists and Pass President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan
Letter denounces corporate lobbyists’ assault on vital programs and services supporting children and working families and combating climate change.
94 Organizations Urge Congress to Stand Up to Pressure from Corporate Lobbyists and Pass President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan
Letter denounces corporate lobbyists’ assault on vital programs and services supporting children and working families and combating climate change.
93 Organizations Urge Congress to Stand Up to Pressure from Corporate Lobbyists and Pass President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan
Letter denounces corporate lobbyists’ assault on vital programs and services supporting children and working families and combating climate change.
Advocates Call on Congress to #SealTheDeal for Care, Climate, and Justice
The next few months will be crucial to securing the big, bold policy wins needed to build a more equitable, sustainable country for all.
The Climate Crisis and Korea
The two Koreas cannot by themselves stop the climate crisis, but they can establish a model that the rest of the world can follow.
Reports
REPORT: New Mexico at a Crossroads: False Solutions or a Just Transition?
How the U.S. Transportation System Fuels Inequality
New Mexico’s Case for Public Ownership of its Clean Energy Infrastructure
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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