Tag: climate justice

The IRA could be one pathway to delivering something real and tangible in communities where progressives do not usually organize.

“The repowering of Ravenswood with offshore wind is a community-driven approach to invest in a disadvantaged community and support New York in meeting its clean energy and economic goals.”

The past year saw major developments in accountability cases against oil companies and national governments around the world, as well as setbacks for several high-profile fossil fuel projects.

Group action targeted at local decision-makers is a time-honored tradition – and I believe necessary in the current political environment for action on climate change.

Municipalities aim to hold industry liable for damages from catastrophic 2017 hurricanes.

"Act now with environmental responsibility at the core of ones daily life; act now to force governments and businesses to respond, or look around in ten years and see ashes in your hands."

“Lack of regulation makes for a Wild West of sustainable fund management”, Edward Lander from Ethical Consumer said.

Fossil fuel defendants in climate liability lawsuits keep losing in their bids to keep cases in federal courts.

“COP27 has done what no other COP has achieved and created a loss and damage fund to support the most impacted communities of climate change.”

As delegates prepare for COP27 and fossil fuel companies report record profits, the environmental emergency couldn’t be more pressing; the need for action by governments, corporations and populations more urgent, and the stench of complacency more pungent.