Activism

All forms of advocacy, esp. environmental groups.

Passionate Public Comments Slam Trump NEPA Rule Rollback Proposal

"It cost $1,000 for Patricia Qasimah Boston to fly from Tallahassee to Washington and stay in a hotel. She traveled 800 miles for a three-minute appearance at a public hearing held Tuesday by the Council on Environmental Quality, a White House agency that recently proposed to weaken the 50-year-old National Environmental Policy Act."

Source: Washington Post, 02/26/2020

An A-to-Z Guide to Emerald Corridor Climate Impacts

In Part Two of our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor” special report, we take a look at the impacts of climate change on the Pacific Northwest region — and how best to cover them. Our A-to-Z Guide explores 26 neglected angles and stories, plus resource links to get you started. And check out our inaugural backgrounder and watch in coming weeks for additional tipsheets and a toolbox.

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Indigenous Community Opposing Canada Pipeline Launches Legal Challenge

"An indigenous community opposing construction of a gas pipeline in Canada launched a legal challenge on Wednesday over the climate impact of fossil fuel projects on indigenous territories while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged pipeline protesters blocking rail lines to find a quick solution."

Source: Reuters, 02/13/2020
March 25, 2020 to March 26, 2020

American Climate Leadership Summit

ecoAmerica is hosting ACLS 2020 in Washington DC. Theme is Ambition • Restoration • Justice, to amplify and accelerate ambition on climate solutions, and build political will and demand for climate action in the 2020 election and beyond. Reporters are invited to attend for free.

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Police Arrest 33 Indigenous Protesters Opposing Canada Gas Pipeline

"Police in Canada arrested 33 indigenous rights protesters on Monday, ending the closure of Vancouver ports in British Columbia province by demonstrators opposed to construction of the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline, but movement of commodities and passenger trains was still disrupted by the ongoing rallies."

Source: Reuters, 02/11/2020

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