Tag Archives: Climate Change
Combating the Climate Crisis: The Biden Sanders Unity Platform
Highlights: “Climate change is a global emergency….Thousands of Americans have died. “Like so many crises facing the United States, the impacts of climate change are not evenly distributed…. “Democrats believe there is a better way. We can and must build a thriving, equitable, andglobally competitive clean energy economy that puts workers and communities first and […]
Continue readingLegislative Alerts for Week of January 27, 2020
Election Integrity / Voting Rights SB1092 update – As reported last week this bill, sponsored by Michelle Ugenti-Rita, would have required additional early voting ID requirements. However, it was tabled. We have heard it was in response to RTS comments. What we are doing here matters! But remember, nothing is dead until the Legislature adjourns. […]
Continue readingIf you care, then do something
Do you care about climate change? The ecological crisis? Mass extinction? Tiny plastic particles falling from the sky? Do you think our leaders are doing anything about it? Do they care? I have written elected leaders in the state of Arizona and Congress on this issue. Most haven’t responded. Senators Sinema and McSally, respond with […]
Continue readingAdministration continues to fight against environmental regulations
Whether it be suing four major auto makers, Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen of America, Honda and BMW, about striking a deal with California to improve the gas mileage of cars – 51 MPG by 2026 – or rolling back new Federal Rules on Methane emissions, this White House is determined to harm the environment. Time […]
Continue readingSupport our youth, support our planet
Raging fires in the Amazon. Category 5 hurricanes pummeling coastlines. Hottest July globally on record. What do these events have in common? The need for climate action now and community support and togetherness. On Sept. 20, students all over the world will participate in the Global Climate Strike to bring awareness to the climate crisis, […]
Continue readingFuture voters coming together to take action
My name is Clarice Linskey, I am a high school student that is passionate about climate change. Climate change causes extreme heat waves, unprecedented weather patterns, increased frequency and intensity of devastating forest fires, drought, flooding and rising sea levels. Not only does it affect the health and preservation of biodiversity on Earth, but also […]
Continue readingMcSally Insults Our Intelligence
For any city, one natural disaster is a nightmare. Right now, Flagstaff is dealing with two at once. The Museum Fire, which is currently only 12% contained, continues to threaten homes, with thousands of people on alert for a possible evacuation order. At the same time, monsoon thunderstorms combined with newly burned areas have created ideal […]
Continue readingClimate Debate Ruckus
The demand for a Presidential Debate focused exclusively on climate change is turning into another test of grassroots power in the Democratic Party. The Democratic National Committee set up a series of 12 debates for the 2020 cycle, none with a single focus. In the face of pressure to hold a single-issue debate focused of […]
Continue readingClimate Change Not A Myth to Arizonans
PHOENIX (May 21st, 2019) – More than two-thirds of Arizona voters say climate change is occurring, according to the latest OHPI Arizona Public Opinion Poll (AZPOP). “The existence of global warming has been hotly debated in the last decade but climate change deniers appear to be losing the battle in Arizona,” said Mike Noble, chief of […]
Continue readingEncourage politicians to support bipartisan carbon bill
Contrary to its headline, “US lagging behind others in reforestation” was full of good news. Global reforestation is making a dent in the global carbon emissions that fuel climate change. Surprisingly, China leads the pack with 66 billion trees planted since 1970. Tiny Pakistan is planting a billion trees, Australia’s goal is 20 million and […]
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