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Understanding the Connection: Mental Health + Climate Change
As we navigate the complexities of our world, the intertwined challenges of climate change and mental health demand our attention and action…
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American Climate Perspectives Survey 2024, Vol. I
ecoAmerica’s latest American Climate Perspectives Survey reveals widespread bipartisan support for the U.S. EPA’s role in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all Americans.
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San Mateo Youth Climate Action, American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students 2024 Finalist
San Mateo Youth Climate Action is among the American Climate Leadership Award finalists to be recognized at the American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students Ceremony on April 10 during the live broadcast.
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Youth 4 Climate | Youth v. Oil, American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students 2024 Finalist
Youth 4 Climate is a group of passionate high school students organizing a campaign dedicated to urging Governor Newsom to stop issuing new oil and gas permits, begin justly phasing oil extraction and create a 3,200 ft buffer zone.
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Shrusti Amula | Rise N Shine Foundation, American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students 2024 Finalist
Richard Montgomery High Schooler Shrusti Amula is the founder and visionary behind the Rise N Shine Foundation which has collaborated with county…
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Princeton Day School, American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students 2024 Finalist
Princeton Day School is among 10 American Climate Leadership Award finalists to be recognized at the American Climate Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 10 during the live broadcast.
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Hopewell Valley Central High School, American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students 2024 Finalist
Hopewell Valley is among 10 American Climate Leadership Award finalists to be recognized at the American Climate Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 10 during the live broadcast.
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Survey Finds Support for Climate Solutions in Southwest Florida
A recent survey conducted by ecoAmerica and Lake Research Partner revealed surprising attitudes among resident of Southwest Florida, finding that Hurricane Irma was a wake-up call to establish climate solutions for the area. The survey was commissioned by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, who has been working on natural resource conservation and wildlife protection in…
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ACLS19 Climate Leader Q&A: Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome
The American Climate Leadership Summit 2019 (ACLS19) on May 1-2 will feature conversations with prominent climate experts and advocates. This year’s theme is “Breakthrough,” and we’re looking for just that — breakthrough strategies and ideas to help transform climate action into a true national priority. ecoAmerica asked our ACLS19 speakers to shine a light on…
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ACLS19 Climate Leader Q&A: Georges Benjamin, M.D.
The American Climate Leadership Summit 2019 (ACLS19) on May 1-2 will feature conversations with prominent climate experts and advocates. This year’s theme is “Breakthrough,” and we’re looking for just that — breakthrough strategies and ideas to help transform climate action into a true national priority. ecoAmerica asked our ACLS19 speakers to shine a light on…
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Americans Are United on Climate Solutions
New Poll Shows Democrats, Independents and Republicans Aligned in Support for Key Policies of Green New Deal and other Climate Solutions Washington, D.C – Americans across party lines are concerned about climate change and majorities support proposals for a variety of solutions, according to a new poll released today by ecoAmerica and Lake Research…
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American Climate Perspectives Survey 2019, Vol. III
Health Is A Major Motivator for American Climate Action Last fall, several national and international academies issued reports on the impacts of climate change, including on human health. From the IPCC to NCA, WHO and Lancet reports, the impacts on health were found to be more severe and pervasive than previously thought. But are Americans…
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A New Era for Climate Action
As science becomes reality and the future bursts upon us, the debate on climate change is heating up. Newly empowered Democrats didn’t waste a week in the 116th Congress before launching climate hearings and introducing legislation. One proposal, an economic stimulus program called the Green New Deal is designed to eliminate carbon pollution by 2030…
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ecoAmerica Announces Meighen Speiser as Executive Director
ecoAmerica Announces Meighen Speiser as Executive Director Washington, DC – ecoAmerica, a nonprofit organization that builds institutional leadership, public support, and political will for climate solutions in the United States, today announced that Meighen Speiser will assume the role of Executive Director effective immediately. “ecoAmerica’s Board of Directors is pleased that Meighen Speiser has agreed…
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ACLS19 Climate Leader Q&A: Ellen R. Stofan, PhD
The American Climate Leadership Summit 2019 (ACLS19) on May 1-2 will feature conversations with prominent climate experts and advocates. This year’s theme is “Breakthrough,” and we’re looking for just that — breakthrough strategies and ideas to help transform the climate action into a true national priority. ecoAmerica offered some of this year’s guest speakers the…
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Turning Climate Panic Into Progress: Your Talking Points
If Americans are hearing anything about climate change, it is likely the bad news. Our planet and its oceans are warming faster than predicted, causing billion-dollar weather disasters, a myriad of health impacts, climate refugees and more, with little time to turn it around. Headlines from recent climate reports confirm that we have only a…
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American Climate Perspectives Survey 2019, Vol. II
Climate Attitudes Differ in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Living Climate change impacts all Americans, but presents itself differently in every corner of the U.S., ranging from hurricanes to droughts, superstorms and Nor’easters. To inspire more Americans to engage on the issue, we need to meet them where they live – and relate the issue to…
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Announcing the American Climate Leadership Summit 2019 — Register Today!
This coming May, ecoAmerica is hosting the largest and most diverse climate leadership gathering yet, the 8th Annual American Climate Leadership Summit (ACLS19). This year’s theme is Breakthrough, and the Summit is designed to empower climate leaders with the tools and know how to upend the climate status quo and transform climate action into a…