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Aug 24, 2023
Tackling Extreme Heat Through Urban Green Space Development

July was Earth's hottest month on record, and the extreme heat has spurred heat emergencies, wildfires, severe drought, and other events that threaten our communities. Urban green space development is a crucial tool to cool them. Learn how it works, and how you can help with projects in your own community.

Aug 24, 2023

Lauren Heller

Park pathway extending into a lake, with fogged view of city in the background.
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Aug 16, 2023
One Year Later: Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Fight to Fend Off Climate Tipping Points

One year in, the Inflation Reduction Act, part of President Biden’s Affordable Clean Energy Plan, is bringing affordable clean energy and jobs to communities across the country. Here's how the historic legislation is impacting our communities in the short term, and in the long run by giving us a chance to avoid surpassing climate tipping points.

Aug 16, 2023
A young girl holds a sign that reads, "We borrow the Earth from our children" at a rally.
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Jul 27, 2023
The Mountain Valley Pipeline Explained

For nearly a decade, Big Oil has been trying to run a natural gas pipeline 300 miles across Virginia and West Virginia, cutting through the Jefferson National Forest and crossing hundreds of waterways and wetlands. The Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) will have devastating consequences not only for the environment, but also for the many communities along its path whose health will be jeopardized by air and water pollution. Here’s what you need to know.

Jul 27, 2023
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Jul 7, 2023
I Testified for Stronger Environmental Regulations, and You Can Too: Combatting Coal Ash Pollution

I witnessed the power of like-minded individuals coming together to voice their opinions and fight for a clean environment for everyone.

Jul 7, 2023
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Jun 16, 2023
Celebrating Juneteenth, and the Continued Fight for Black Voting Rights

As we commemorate Juneteenth, we take a look at the long history of Black people's fight for the rights of full citizenship, including breaking down barriers to voting. The urgency of this fight continues in the face of recent renewed efforts to limit voting access.

Jun 16, 2023
A painter works on a mural of protestors and a sign reading, "Democracy for all."
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Jun 15, 2023
We Must Protect the Grand Canyon as a National Monument
Jun 15, 2023

Jessie Cohen

Photo of the Grand Canyon from above
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May 22, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act is Law — Now What?

Passing this historic federal clean energy plan was only the first step to advancing climate action and environmental justice. Now we're working to ensure that the plan is swiftly, effectively, and equitably implemented so that the IRA’s real-world benefits make their way to families, businesses, and communities across the country. But what does “implementation” mean, exactly?

May 22, 2023
Photo collage showing a couple in front of a home with solar panels, a woman giving a child a high five in front of an electric car, two construction workers in front of a wind turbine, two couples walking outdoors, and a construction worker smiling with a solar panel.
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Apr 21, 2023
We Must Fight for a More Free and Fair Democracy to Address Environmental Injustice
Apr 21, 2023

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Director of Civic Engagement Hilda Nucete

An art installation reads "Voters Decide, Protect our Democracy: Let's build an inclusive democracy and a stronger, fairer, and more transparent electoral system." The Capitol is seen in the background.
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