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White House-HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge
ecoAmerica was recognized on December 3 by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change. As part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), HHS shared that ecoAmerica was one of more than 130 organizations…
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American Climate Perspectives Survey 2023, Vol. III
ecoAmerica’s latest survey provides insights into American attitudes on energy sources, including nuclear power.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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A Deeper Change
This photo is from Northfield, Minnesota, where a group of us gathered in 2014 to show our support for the earth and our opposition to the KXL Keystone Pipeline. I love the picture, which places human protest in the big context: river, sunset, trees, and town.
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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.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Resources to Act and Advocate
To commemorate Mental Health Month, ecoAmerca is highlighting the resources featured in the report.
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We need coalitions to stop climate change
Alycia Bacon is the New York Community Organizer for Mother’s Out Front and the 2024 winner of ecoAmerica’s #EveryoneEveryDay photo contest. Read the story behind this winning photo.
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Congratulations to ecoAmerica’s 2023 #EveryoneEveryDay Photo Contest Winners!
Thank you to everyone who submitted their excellent photos to ecoAmerica’s 2023 #EveryoneEveryDay photo contest! Submissions ranged from trash clean-ups to supplying biodegradable period products. Across the globe, people are taking climate action in all-encompassing, inspiring ways. Find out who the winner is, below!
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American Climate Leadership Awards 2023 Winner Addresses Loss & Damage, Tackles Preparedness Too
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.
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Climate Generation: Improving Nationwide Climate Change Education, Our Teach Climate Network, American Climate Leadership Awards 2023 Finalist
Climate Generation is among 10 American Climate Leadership Award finalists to be recognized at the American Climate Leadership Awards Ceremony on March 30 during the live broadcast…
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Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Electrify MoCo Campaign, American Climate Leadership Awards 2023 Finalist
Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is among 10 American Climate Leadership Award finalists to be recognized at the American Climate Leadership Awards Ceremony on March 30 during the live broadcast…