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Protesters rally for an end to solar tariffs

Protesters rally for an end to solar tariffs

by Brian Johnson | Dec 11, 2019 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – Before the U.S. International Commission reviewed tariffs on solar equipment during a hearing Thursday, outside the building opponents of the tariffs chanted, “No more tariffs on the sun, solar jobs for everyone.” The rally was organized by Solar Energy...
Jane Fonda, climate activists lead sixth ‘Fire Drill Friday’ march to Senate

Jane Fonda, climate activists lead sixth ‘Fire Drill Friday’ march to Senate

by Silvia Martelli and Chiara Vercellone | Nov 16, 2019 | Environment, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON — Actress Jane Fonda, along with cast members of “Grace and Frankie” and worldwide climate activists, gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol Friday for the sixth consecutive Friday to protest the lack of congressional action on climate...
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez target public housing in first phase of Green New Deal

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez target public housing in first phase of Green New Deal

by Alec Bose | Nov 15, 2019 | Environment, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday unveiled legislation to retrofit all federal public housing with renewable energy technology – part of the broad Democratic plan known as the Green New Deal. The Green New Deal for Public...
Raskin, activists urge oil industry to admit role in climate change

Raskin, activists urge oil industry to admit role in climate change

by Bing Xiao | Oct 23, 2019 | Environment

WASHINGTON – Decades of climate denialism by the oil industry forestalled meaningful government measures to reduce the severity of climate change, several environmental activists said Wednesday at a House subcommittee hearing. As the oil industry takes great advantage...
State governments lead charge on energy efficiency policy

State governments lead charge on energy efficiency policy

by Sara Wilson | Oct 10, 2019 | Business & Tech, Energy, Featured

WASHINGTON — Washington is once again a leader in state energy efficiency standards, due at least in part to Gov. Jay Inslee’s comprehensive conservation agenda, according to the 13th annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard released Tuesday by the American...
Inequality on climate change: people who contributed the least are suffering the most

Inequality on climate change: people who contributed the least are suffering the most

by Soram Cheon | Oct 10, 2019 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – Lack of leadership the Trump administration to solve climate change issues has resulted in significant inequality to vulnerable countries since the poor are suffering the most from this situation, experts said Wednesday. “We are seeing a great...
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