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How Philanthropy Can Help Save Our Democracy AND Protect the Climate, by Paige Brown

By Paige Brown

As the director of the Climate and Energy Funders Group (CEFG), one part of my job is fervently making the case for more donors to fund climate and clean energy work. We absolutely need more funders in the space. Yet, I understand how donors can be torn by the urgent need of a number of critical problems and crisis, such as ocean and marine issues, land and freshwater, environmental health, sustainable agriculture, immigration rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and gun safety. And we all make the often-correct case that our issues need more resources.

From The Center […]

Gerald Reese2022-08-11T12:24:35-07:00August 4th, 2022|Climate and Energy|Comments Off

Environmental Groups, UAW Sue USPS Over Delivery Vehicle Purchase Plans

Several U.S. environmental groups on Thursday and the UAW union filed suits seeking to block the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plan to buy mostly gas-powered next-generation delivery vehicles, arguing it failed to comply with environmental regulations.

From US News and World Report
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2022-04-28/environmental-groups-sue-usps-over-delivery-vehicle-purchase-plans

Gerald Reese2022-04-28T09:45:58-07:00April 28th, 2022|Climate and Energy, News|Comments Off

New Global Forecasts of Marine Heatwaves Foretell Ecological and Economic Impacts

Researchers have developed global forecasts that can provide up to a year’s advance notice of marine heatwaves, sudden and pronounced increases in ocean temperatures that can dramatically affect ocean ecosystems.

From the Environmental News Network

https://www.enn.com/articles/70159-new-global-forecasts-of-marine-heatwaves-foretell-ecological-and-economic-impacts

Gerald Reese2022-04-20T15:58:22-07:00April 20th, 2022|Climate and Energy, Marine Conservation, News|Comments Off

Intersectional environmentalism: How foundations simultaneously address race and climate

Conserving natural spaces. Cleaning up waterways. Reducing the use of fossil fuels. At first glance, all of these areas may seem to just be environmental issues. Yet foundations (among many others) are increasingly advocating with their money and their megaphones that environmental and racial issues are intertwined. To make the most environmental impact, race needs to also be part of the conversation and the action, according to many nonprofit leaders.

From Alliance:

https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/intersectional-environmentalism-how-foundations-simultaneously-address-race-and-climate/

Gerald Reese2022-04-05T13:11:16-07:00April 5th, 2022|Climate and Energy, DEI, News|Comments Off

Climate Change Is Making Allergy Season Even Worse

Temperatures are rising, and they’re taking pollen counts with them.

From The Atlantic

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/03/climate-change-allergies-pollen/627103/

Gerald Reese2022-03-30T07:52:48-07:00March 30th, 2022|Climate and Energy, News|Comments Off

How Can Philanthropy Curb Climate Change?

Donors are pouring billions into saving the planet as activists demand more money and influence and question foundations’ policy solutions.

From

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

https://www.philanthropy.com/article/can-climate-change-be-stopped

Gerald Reese2022-03-09T14:04:41-08:00March 9th, 2022|Climate and Energy, News|Comments Off

The Racial Violence of Climate Change

It’s time to speak plainly about the deadly effects of global warming—and their unjust impact across racial lines.

From Foreign Policy:

The Racial Violence of Climate Change

Gerald Reese2022-01-18T14:48:24-08:00January 18th, 2022|Climate and Energy, DEI, News|Comments Off

Arctic Heat Record is Like Mediterranean, says UN

The highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic, 38C (100F), has been officially confirmed, sounding “alarm bells” over Earth’s changing climate.

From the BBC

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-59649066

Gerald Reese2021-12-15T11:49:22-08:00December 15th, 2021|Annual Meeting, Climate and Energy|Comments Off

Hurricanes Expected to Linger Over Northeast Cities, Causing Greater Damage
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Hurricanes Expected to Linger Over Northeast Cities, Causing Greater Damage

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Hurricanes Expected to Linger Over Northeast Cities, Causing Greater Damage

By the late 21st century, northeastern U.S. cities will see worsening hurricane outcomes, with storms arriving more quickly but slowing down once they’ve made landfall.

From Environmental News Network

https://www.enn.com/articles/69176-hurricanes-expected-to-linger-over-northeast-cities-causing-greater-damage

Gerald Reese2021-12-02T09:57:19-08:00November 23rd, 2021|Climate and Energy, News|Comments Off