The climate crisis is an escalating global challenge that requires immediate and sustained action at all levels of governance. While international agreements and federal policies are crucial, the role of state governments is equally significant in driving meaningful change. The recent webinar hosted by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), titled "What Can States... Continue Reading →
cCc Earth Day Message! We cannot fight each other and the Climate Emergency simultaneously – it is an impossible task.
In these turbulent times, we must confront a harsh reality: the violence and divisions plaguing our world must come to an immediate halt. As the Climate Emergency looms ever larger, we can no longer afford to be at odds with one another. The fate of our planet and our children's future depends on our ability... Continue Reading →
El Puente: Blending Artivism, Youth Development, and Community Building
El Puente: Blending Artivism, Youth Development, and Community Building El Puente, based in Brooklyn, has been a prominent organization at the forefront of social justice initiatives for over 40 years. They have successfully blended artivism, youth development, and grassroots community building into their work. El Puente tackles a wide range of issues, including air quality,... Continue Reading →
Brown Girl Green: Kristy Drutman
Brown Girl Green: Kristy Drutman Kristy Drutman**, also known as "Browngirl Green," is a speaker, consultant, media producer, and environmental educator. She is passionate about working at the intersections between media, diversity, and environmentalism. As a young entrepreneur, Kristy has educated hundreds of thousands of people worldwide about modern-day environmental issues through speeches and media... Continue Reading →
Project Neutral
In 2010, Project Neutral was incubated by Civic Action's Emerging Leaders Network. We launched in Toronto's Riverdale and Junction neighbourhoods, with a strong focus on neighbourhood action and distributed leadership. We worked closely with community leaders, providing Torontonians with tools to establish a greenhouse gas baseline, see how they compare to their neighbours, and explore... Continue Reading →