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Climate Tourism

Just this past week in Delhi, I spoke to an Indian friend gearing up for vacation who is heading to Gangotri glacier in the north of India with his young son. His logic was pretty terrifying — Bangkok, he said, would still be around in 10 years; Singapore will still be shining and clean; the [...]Just this past week in Delhi, I spoke to an Indian friend gearing up for vacation who is heading to Gangotri glacier in the north of India with his young son. His logic was pretty terrifying — Bangkok, he said, would still be around in 10 years; Singapore will still be shining and clean; the [...]

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Climate Ride on the Hill

After 320 miles of gorgeous country with 100 amazing people, Climate Ride 2008 is over. Upon arriving in the Capitol, Climate Riders heard from Representatives Earl Blumenauer of Portland, OR and Lloyd Doggett of Austin, TX - two cities taking leadership roles on the issue of emissions reduction and clean energy, and from Rafe Pomerance of [...] After 320 miles of gorgeous country with 100 amazing people, Climate Ride 2008 is over. Upon arriving in the Capitol, Climate Riders heard from Representatives Earl Blumenauer of Portland, OR and Lloyd Doggett of Austin, TX - two cities taking leadership roles on the issue of emissions reduction and clean energy, and from Rafe Pomerance of [...]

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“Clean Coal,” Lies, and Videotape

The “clean coal” industry was at it again Friday at the first Presidential debate- bribing people with fans and hats at Ole Miss. Our Power Vote truth squad had some fun with them and caught it on tape. Check out the short, fun video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufQZf7aBEbU Posted in global warming       The “clean coal” industry was at it again Friday at the first Presidential debate- bribing people with fans and hats at Ole Miss. Our Power Vote truth squad had some fun with them and caught it on tape. Check out the short, fun video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufQZf7aBEbU Posted in global warming      

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South Carolina talks Justice; 725+ say ‘Green Jobs Now!’

South Carolina Alliance for Sustainable Campuses and Community (SCASCC), a network of the Southern Energy Network hosted over 75 young concerned citizens from 11 colleges, high schools, and universities to call on elected officials and educate the public about the potential to create over 28,000 new jobs in energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors in [...]South Carolina Alliance for Sustainable Campuses and Community (SCASCC), a network of the Southern Energy Network hosted over 75 young concerned citizens from 11 colleges, high schools, and universities to call on elected officials and educate the public about the potential to create over 28,000 new jobs in energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors in [...]

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The Debate is over.

Energy Action staff – Jessy Tolkan, Brianna Cayo Cotter, Jodie Van Horn and Kassie Rohrbach were all in Oxford, Mississippi on Friday with an art installation of 30 9-foot-tall wind turbines set up across the Grove at Ol’ Miss.  In one day, over 400 Ol’ Miss students and local community members pledged to vote for [...]Energy Action staff – Jessy Tolkan, Brianna Cayo Cotter, Jodie Van Horn and Kassie Rohrbach were all in Oxford, Mississippi on Friday with an art installation of 30 9-foot-tall wind turbines set up across the Grove at Ol’ Miss.  In one day, over 400 Ol’ Miss students and local community members pledged to vote for [...]

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What progressives can learn from last night’s presidential debate

(This is a nonpartisan blog and this post that takes no stand on any political candidates. The observations below are intended to be a reflection on strategy and communication for activists and organizers, not as an endorsement of either candidate, or a comment on the policies or positions they represent.) Last night I saw Obama debate [...](This is a nonpartisan blog and this post that takes no stand on any political candidates. The observations below are intended to be a reflection on strategy and communication for activists and organizers, not as an endorsement of either candidate, or a comment on the policies or positions they represent.) Last night I saw Obama debate [...]

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Green Jobs Now! Event Highlights

Here at the Green For All office, we’re just beginning get in photos from Green Jobs Now events around the country. And the results are amazing! We’ll keep you updated as the events keep rolling in from nearly all 50 states. Here’s a few highlights for now: In White Plains, New York an event put on [...]Here at the Green For All office, we’re just beginning get in photos from Green Jobs Now events around the country. And the results are amazing! We’ll keep you updated as the events keep rolling in from nearly all 50 states. Here’s a few highlights for now: In White Plains, New York an event put on [...]

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Chester talks Green Jobs!

Chester PA - The event was a heart warming success. Community leaders, Developers, Architects and Teachers throughout Chester attended along with young adults who just wanted to be in the know about where the, potentially new, jobs might be. Using the video resources, provided by Green For All, Energy Justice Network put on a tight [...]Chester PA - The event was a heart warming success. Community leaders, Developers, Architects and Teachers throughout Chester attended along with young adults who just wanted to be in the know about where the, potentially new, jobs might be. Using the video resources, provided by Green For All, Energy Justice Network put on a tight [...]

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Riding to 350

I like to ride my bicycle. That’s one of the reasons why I decided to bike more than 300 miles over the course of a week, from New York City to Washington DC. But it’s not the most important reason; Climate Ride 2008 organized 120 riders from across the United States to raise awareness about [...] I like to ride my bicycle. That’s one of the reasons why I decided to bike more than 300 miles over the course of a week, from New York City to Washington DC. But it’s not the most important reason; Climate Ride 2008 organized 120 riders from across the United States to raise awareness about [...]

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Power Vote Windmills at Ole Miss Debate

I am writing this from Ole Miss’s Grove surrounded by 30 Power Vote windmills, approximately 9 feet tall. There are thousands of people in the Grove all getting ready for tonight’s first Presidential debate. Check out more photos at www.flickr.com/powervote. We’ve talked to hundreds of young people from across the political spectrum who all wholeheartedly support [...]I am writing this from Ole Miss’s Grove surrounded by 30 Power Vote windmills, approximately 9 feet tall. There are thousands of people in the Grove all getting ready for tonight’s first Presidential debate. Check out more photos at www.flickr.com/powervote. We’ve talked to hundreds of young people from across the political spectrum who all wholeheartedly support [...]

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