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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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Adah Crandall, American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students 2024 Finalist
Adah Crandall is among 10 American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students finalists to be recognized at the American Climate Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 10 during the live broadcast.
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Voting and Climate Change: Talking Points
The midterm elections are just around the corner, and many Americans are beginning to have political discussions with their friends and families, colleagues, and communities. Amongst a myriad of voting concerns is climate change. And, even though it might not be many Americans’ top concern, it is high concern nonetheless. A majority of Americans are…
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Cut Scenes from the Greatest Climate Show on/for Earth (GCAS)
Last week, ecoAmerica had the privilege of joining climate leaders from across the globe in San Francisco for the Global Climate Action Summit — recognizing the extraordinary climate leadership by national, but more importantly, sub-national entities. The all-star cast of speakers included a surprise video from President Obama, notable leaders from the United Nations, states, corporations, big…
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Florence, Maria, and Me: Extending our Thoughts, Prayers, and Climate Action
Our hearts go out to the people affected by hurricane Florence, and the people of Puerto Rico who are still suffering one year after Hurricane Maria. These tragic events have impacted millions of us, and even more so our vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, people with compromised health, and disadvantaged communities. Our seasons are…
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Climate as a Voting Issue, Part 1: September American Climate Perspectives Survey
This election season has been filled with reports showing the widening partisan divide in America. Opinion gaps are growing on topics such as poor and disadvantaged communities, the size of government, corporations, military, immigration or other key social issues. Climate change has been no stranger to partisanship. So, how does the topic of climate change…
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Are Americans Connecting Severe Weather to Climate Change?
Download full report Throughout the country, Americans are noticing something different about the weather. The seasons feel warmer, wildfires seem worse, and floods and hurricanes are more severe. But when they turn on the news or pick up their newspapers, there is little mention of climate change. There is talk of more intense wildfires coupled…
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Extreme Weather and Climate Change: Talking Points
Download Talking Points Whether Americans are looking out their windows, or turning on the local news, we are increasingly confronted by severe weather events — unprecedented droughts, storms, floods and heatwaves are being seen and felt nationwide and around the world. The impact of this “new normal” is changing our lives. Destruction of property from…
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Climate Change Can Bring Us Together: 5 Simple Rules for Climate Advocacy
Everywhere we turn it seems we bump up against something political. The news we watch, the athletes we support and even the restaurants where we eat are all increasingly viewed through the lens of partisan politics. Climate change has been viewed similarly, but we have an opportunity to bridge the divide. When it comes to…
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Three Takeaways on Nuclear Power Survey
Within the climate community, one of the greatest areas of debate is the role of nuclear energy in the mix of climate solutions. Nuclear power already accounts for nearly 20% of America’s power supply, and there are growing voices of support for researching, developing, and building greater nuclear power capacity as part of a broader…
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July is Climate Change and Children’s Health Month
ecoAmerica and Climate for Health are joining the Children’s Environmental Health Network to put #ChildrenAtTheCenter. In January, CEHN launched a monthly education-to-action series as part of the Children’s Environmental Health Movement. The origin of the CEH Movement, which also includes the celebration of Children’s Environmental Health Day on the second Thursday in October, is included…
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Health Leaders Explore Opportunities to Increase Climate Change Mitigation and Advocacy
On May 15, ecoAmerica and Climate for Health convened more than 50 health leaders for the National Climate and Health Leadership Forum, co-hosted by the American Psychological Association (APA) in Washington, D.C. APA’s CEO, Dr. Arthur Evans, welcomed the participants and reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the mental health impacts of climate change. In opening…
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Climate Change Mitigation and Advocacy in 2018 and Beyond
On May 2, Blessed Tomorrow and Auburn Seminary co-hosted the 2018 National Climate and Faith Leadership Summit, a gathering of nearly 50 faith leaders exploring how to increase climate change mitigation and advocacy activities across the country. Participants represented a diverse group of faith institutions and faith-based organizations, shared best practices, and discussed how to…