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Port of Long Beach: A Shore Bet for Clean Air ⚓⚡
We’ve explored the spongy soils of our backyards, but now we’re heading to the docks to see where the heavy lifting happens. 🏗️🌊 Today we’re diving into how the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are trading diesel clouds for electric crowds to protect our coastal communities.
The Canopy Project: Branching Out for Shade Equity in the City of Angels 😇💚
Forget fancy gadgets. We want to throw some shade, so we’re rooting for Los Angeles’ oldest cooling technology. We’re branching out to explore the high-tech maps and "tree-mendous" 2028 equity goals keeping our city’s canopy—and our hearts—thriving.
Dam, That’s Good News: The Klamath Runs Free 🛶
If you’ve been streaming environmental news lately (sorry, had to), you might have heard about the historic undamming of the Klamath River on the Oregon-California border. Read on to see how the salmon are celebrating the largest dam removal project in U.S. history, and how we can keep power and the fish across the Pacific Northwest!
Rooting for Change: Empowering Women Farmers to Grow Global Food Security 🌽
Global food security rests on the shoulders of smallholder farmers, but they get less than 1% of climate funding. That's not just an unfortunate disparity and oversight, it's a potentially trillion-dollar missed opportunity. This week, we're exploring how targeted investments into farmers in the Global South can unlock a healthier, more resilient future for us all.
Judgement Day for Big Polluters: A Landmark Win for Climate Litigation ⚖️
Last week, a top UN court declared a potentially world-changing ruling for climate justice. Read on to learn how the decision empowers vulnerable countries, and helps deliver big polluters the accountability they deserve.
Common Good, Common Ground: Pope Francis' Climate Legacy
“On Climate Change, there is a clear, definitive and ineluctable ethical imperative to act”. – Pope Francis The late Pope Francis will be remembered (and hailed) as an unflinching champion of environmentalism, using his platform from the Vatican to deliver powerful climate messaging. Read on for a look back on The Pope’s environmental legacy, and looking beyond the White House for global climate leadership.