He starts around 22 minutes in, however we suggest listening to the entire podcast as it is an informative one. MP3 Podcast (it is also downloadable) Also listen to the last few GREEN NEWS REPORTS! Remember now Voting for ethical climate conscientious candidates is viable Climate Action, this cannot be stressed enough. These ethical candidates... Continue Reading →
Climate is emerging as a major issue in Brazil’s presidential contest, with both leading candidates promising to protect the Amazon rainforest By Sebastian Rodriguez The climate crisis and rainforest conservation are emerging as major issues in Brazil’s upcoming presidential election. Yet both leading candidates are pushing for new fossil fuel infrastructure. Former leftist president, Luiz... Continue Reading →
Brazil election: Lula challenges Bolsonaro’s deforestation record, backs oil development
Next week’s primary election in Georgia has made national news as a potential bellwether of how voters view former President Donald Trump and his false claims that the 2020 presidential election in the state, which he lost, was stolen. Far from the national news, lower down the ballot, that same election on May 24 will... Continue Reading →
The Small, Local Election With Potentially Major Climate Change Significance
By Cody Uhing Opinion Editor Despite being possibly one of our greatest civic duties, voting is the least exercised. The American public as a whole, especially the younger generation, does not seem to see the importance in going to the polls on Election Day. It is our chance as a society to show the government... Continue Reading →
Voting is important, ignored civic responsibility
Good morning and welcome to The Climate 202! On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're rereading this piece about what Indigenous people can teach us about fighting climate change. ICYMI, President Biden will travel to Colorado this week to designate his first national monument. Maxine broke the news of the expected designation last month. But first:... Continue Reading →
Half of voters say climate change is important in midterms, poll finds
This article was written in 2015 yet really emphasis the importance of voting. With the political climate as it is we cannot afford not to vote. Please take a read starting with this excerpt: It is not limited to just presidential races. Ballots include initiatives, amendments and smaller statewide political races. All of these affect... Continue Reading →
affect our lives on a daily basis…
This year’s election is an opportunity to vote for a livable, stable climate. Candidates, through their campaign statements, interview comments and websites, provide voters with an indication of their positions on a variety of issues. Before voting, check to be sure that your candidate states, without any qualifications a commitment to advocate and vote for... Continue Reading →
Letter: Election is chance to vote for climate
One year ago in this column, we said “What is the number one thing you can do to protect the environment and tackle climate change? It’s simple: Vote for climate candidates. In all elections- from the very local all the way up to the federal level, candidates running for office will state their position on... Continue Reading →
NORTH JERSEY GREEN: Vote for climate this election
Joining with others who share our outrage and convictions can be an antidote to despair, reminding us we’re part of a caring community that craves change. Instead of searching for shaky hope from the quiet of our screens, we can give up on hopes and instead look for concrete, ambitious action. Taking collective action in... Continue Reading →
Don’t just hope for climate action — head to your municipal election voting booth
The Supreme Court’s explosive decision on abortion rights may trigger a secondary boom of climate voters in the midterm election by driving more women to the polls. Election officials have reported a surge in female voter registration in the nearly 12 weeks since the high court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The June... Continue Reading →
For climate voters, the future is female
Election ’22: What Matters: How is Climate Change Impacting the Midterm Vote
This week, Election ’22: What Matters examines how climate change is impacting the midterm vote. A new Washington Post – ABC News poll finds 51% of voters now say climate change is one of the most important issues driving their vote. And though the environment is not getting as much attention as things like the... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 