Category News

ecoAmerica and APA staff in front of Capitol Building

October 30, 2023
News

Congressional Briefing Co-Sponsored by Sen. Markey and Rep. Tonko

On October 25, the American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica presented their Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Children and Youth Report 2023 to members of the US House and Senate.

October 25, 2023
Commentary, News

Most US Religious Groups Have Made Climate Change a Top Priority

Comparable surveys indicate Americans are very concerned about climate change, including more than 70 percent who are concerned or very concerned, with religiously active respondents expressing greater concern than the general public...

The front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC

October 18, 2023
Commentary, News

What Americans Agree About on Climate Change

There are obvious facts about climate change and things we don’t know exactly yet. At the same time, Americans have different information sources and different priorities in their lives. Combine these and we end up with different perspectives on climate change. One thing is clear though, as the impacts become evermore undeniable and unignorable, we have an uncertain future for all of us. So, what do Americans think about climate change now?

October 17, 2023
News

Announcing New Report: American Climate Metrics Survey 2023

Americans are finding many points of consensus on climate change issues. ecoAmerica’s latest polling report, the American Climate Metrics Survey 2023...

Young child in a yellow top and an adult standing behind them with their arms around the child's shoulders

October 6, 2023
News, News & Events, Programs, Research

Impacts of Climate Change Threaten Children’s Mental Health Starting Before Birth

The impacts of climate change intersect with and compound other factors that threaten youth mental health, which is already precarious, according to Mental Health and our Changing Climate: Children and Youth Report.

Church with One Home One Future Sign posted at front entry

October 2, 2023
News, News & Events, Programs

31 US Denominations and Religious Groups Launch ONE HOME ONE FUTURE Campaign for Congregations Nationwide

In a historic moment, today 31 US denominations and faith organizations have joined together to launch One Home One Future, a multi-faith campaign to strengthen vitality, relevance, and community connection across generations – to care for our shared home – in local congregations nationwide.

September 13, 2023
News, News & Events, Programs

Meet the Judges

ecoAmerica is thrilled to have another stellar group of climate leaders and advocates on board for the fifth annual American Climate Leadership Awards and the inaugural awards for high school students...

August 23, 2023
News, News & Events, Programs

One Home One Future

ecoAmerica's program, Blessed Tomorrow is made up of denominations and organizations of many faiths. We have different names for the Divine. We have different sacred texts, holy days, and worship practices. But we all share one home called earth...

Three ecoAmerica staffers in bike helmets in front of their bikes

May 19, 2023
Commentary, News

Bikes, Equity, & Climate Change

There is unique power in communities that have endured injustices coming together for radical change. This year’s American Climate Leadership Awards winner — Cooperation Jackson — represents the people of Jackson, Mississippi who have endured merciless impacts from climate challenges.

A nurse is holding the hands of an older person as they smile at each other and walk forward

May 15, 2023
News

Mental Health Awareness Month: Resources to Act and Advocate

To commemorate Mental Health Month, ecoAmerca is highlighting the resources featured in the report.