Tag Archives: Climate Change
Framing the Conversation on Climate Change
Issue framing is an important tool in every area of politics – the ability to communicate an issue to those around you is what allows grassroots campaigns to build and grow. Issue framing can also be negative, which is how many lawmakers try to cast doubt on the prevalence of Climate Change. Put simply: issue […]
Continue readingFlagstaff Climate Resilience Forum
Graduate students from NAU’s Climate Science and Solutions program are hosting a virtual Flagstaff Climate Resilience Forum on Wednesday, October 20th, from 4:00-6:00 PM to discuss local climate resilience. Recent flooding events and wildfires have brought increased attention to the climate threats that currently and will continue to impact our community. The students will explore and consolidate […]
Continue readingAZ DEM Party Environmental Council
After years of drought and higher temperatures due to climate change, Arizona is facing serious water challenges including the first-ever shortage declaration of the Colorado River which is expected next year. But, that is just part of the story. We’ll go beyond the recent headlines; it’s even worse than you think. Former teacher, Santa Cruz […]
Continue readingDORR Breakfast – “Sustainability–Red State, Blue State”
The Democrats of the Red Rocks (DORR) Breakfast at Home will host “Sustainability–Red State, Blue State” on Thursday, March 18th at 10:00 am on zoom. The zoom link is available on the DORR website https://democratsoftheredrocks.org/index.html. Sandy Bahr and Matt Henigan will contrast the climate innovations happening in California, our blue neighbor, with what’s happening in […]
Continue readingCombating 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 readingEarth Day Cyber Celebration
Jump on board to celebrate our Earth; hear from Mayor Coral Evans, Art Babbott, and other local leaders; and learn how you can fight climate change at the Earth Day Cyber Celebration. We understand the sacrifices you and all citizens are making during this critical time with the coronavirus pandemic impacting all of our lives. […]
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 readingClimate Change: Building a Path Forward
NAZCCA will feature a presentation and discussion on climate solutions. Please join us for “Climate Change: Building a Path Forward” by Stefan Sommer. This presentation will explore the solutions that have been put forward by research teams at university and government agencies and by many private groups and individuals looking to reduce their own carbon […]
Continue readingClimate Refugees and Arizona’s Future
NAZCCA will feature a presentation and discussion on the impacts of the climate crisis. Please join us for “Climate Refugees and Arizona’s Future” by Stefan Sommer. Climate Change is already affecting human well-being in almost all parts of the Earth and certainly here in Arizona as well. Smaller climate pressures like rising temperatures have already […]
Continue readingClimate Change: Causes and Cascading Consequences
Northern AZ Climate Change Alliance (NAZCCA) is featuring a presentation on Climate Change, Causes and Cascading Consequences by Stefan Sommer. Please join us for this free presentation with opportunity for Q&A from the audience. Aspects of our climate and current scientific understanding of climate change will be presented as well as the effects of these changes on Arizona […]
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