Environmental JUSTICE
As the nation builds back from pandemic and mitigates climate crisis TCI transportation funding will help ensure communities of color aren’t left behind
ClIMATE ACTION
CA elected officials applaud Governor Newsom’s historic announcement of 3,200 ft setback from oil and gas operations to improve public health outcomes
CLIMATE WARNING
Nation lacks mandatory standards to keep workers safe as US Extreme Heat Days set to quadruple
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MA needs the Transportation Climate Initiative yearly funding for our health, justice and jobs, oped by Councilmember Emily Norton, (MA)
. . . I’m hopeful, because Governor Murphy committed to increase the state’s offshore wind capacity to 7,500 MW by 2035 to meet his mandate to generate half our electricity from renewable sources. He’s made development of offshore-wind farms a top priority. That’s exciting, especially since we have the country’s largest permitted project moving forward just 16 miles off Atlantic City. Ocean Wind will produce 1,100-megawatts when operational and spur thousands of highly skilled jobs. It will reduce carbon emissions by 2.2 million tons annually—the equivalent of taking 400,000 cars off the road—and provide a reliable and scalable source of energy, immune to supply shortages and price shocks. . More
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We need bold action. Gov. Newsom should declare a climate state of emergency for California and build out offshore wind, oped by Mayor Heidi Harmon, (CA)
We need to focus on the build-out of offshore wind as an essential part of our clean energy arsenal to combat this crisis . . . The time has come to rebuild with more awareness and dedication to justice. We’ll need good-paying jobs and new training opportunities to be created. The clean energy economy offers a pathway for many. Building a grid that doesn’t rely on gas, but has many renewable energy sources will be key to stopping forced rolling blackouts and protecting our national security. The American Jobs Plan, once passed as Biden envisages, will have funds that will help that goal. More
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Electric vehicles will put NJ on the road to better public health oped by State Rep. Dr. Herb Conaway (NJ)
I have fought for policies that will improve both public health and our economy. As the only member of the state Legislature with both a medical and a law degree, this has led me to focus on solutions that will benefit all of New Jersey’s hard-working families.One of these solutions is investing in electric vehicles (EVs), buses and trucks. The transportation sector is our nation’s largest source of carbon pollution, which dirties our air and makes climate change worse. Bold investments in clean vehicles will improve public health, grow our economy and ensure an equitable future for all New Jerseyans. More
Over 100 lawmakers, some who are military veterans, say climate crisis is clear and present danger and support a Presidential Climate Emergency Declaration
At White House Summit clean energy plans to stop climate change discussion were discussed
Elected Officials to Protect America, a non-profit of elected officials from across America determined to hep mitigate the climate crisis, held a virtual press conference on September 14th, before their White House Summit, to highlight the climate emergency, why it is a national security threat and to offer climate policy solutions with veterans who are elected officials, and veterans who are deploying American-made clean energy. ... read more HERE.
Climate Action with Offshore Wind = Jobs
Over 100 New Jersey elected officials call on more lawmakers to join them in the support of offshore wind development
Climate change is real, just ask anyone who lives on the coast. Coastal erosion is a constant threat. Hurricanes devastate the region. Without immediate action, much of New Jersey’s current coastline will be lost under a projected 8 feet of sea level rise by the end of the century, along with the homes and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands. The mental anguish would be horrifying. The financial losses of up to $180 billion, or the equivalent of three Superstorm Sandys, would be catastrophic.
Responsible offshore wind development can mitigate this human and economic catastrophe while generating new opportunities for growth. It has the potential to meet 90 percent of total U.S. energy demand by 2050. For New Jersey, the average wind farm being considered is projected to create 4,300 skilled, well-paying jobs and add $702 million to the economy.
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AZ State Senator Jamescita Peshlakai defends her people, her country and the environment
We have … sacred duties of women, sacred duties of mothers. And that is to protect the future of our children. I think for me, the prayers of my people, the prayers of the medicine men are tied into the land, the mountains, the rivers, the waters, everything. And so I feel kinship with the places and the environment where I come from. To watch the video of Jamescita talking about how the Build Back Better Act will bring running water and electricity to communities that have NEVER had them – please click here.
The climate crisis is a National Security Threat that we need to recognize, say veterans who are elected officials
Elected Officials to Protect America, a non-profit of elected officials from across America determined to hep mitigate the climate crisis, held a virtual press conference on September 14th, before their White House Summit, to highlight the climate emergency, why it is a national security threat and to offer climate policy solutions with veterans who are elected officials, and veterans who are deploying American-made clean energy. To hear their stories watch the video here.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz says CA is in a “Code Red” and calls on Gov. Newsom to declare a Climate Emergency
During Climate Week, Elected Officials to Protect America – California , a consortium of elected officials from across CA who seek a 100 percent clean energy economy, held a press conference to ask Gov. Newsom publicly to declare a climate emergency. If the governor does he would be following the scientific recommendations of the authors in the stunning United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. The EOPA CA action was inspired by Councilmember Koretz and called: Code Red California. To watch the video please click here.
