From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Oil and gas drilling doesn’t belong in the Arctic. Yet Australian oil company 88 Energy is once again trying to drill at the doorstep of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Gates of the Arctic National Park. … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): Democrats are nearing a deal to Build Back Better. And the Billionaires Income Tax could be the critical piece that gets this deal done―taxing wealth like work, as President Biden has repeatedly called for, and … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Following the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after 2 decades, over 130,000 Afghans were evacuated of whom 44% are children. Tens of thousands of U.S.-affiliated and at-risk Afghans have been welcomed into the United States via “humanitarian parole,” … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/10/26/latest-un-climate-report-delivers-another-thundering-wake-call “Climate change is no longer a future problem. It is a now problem,” said the UNEP executive director. “The clock is ticking loudly.” JESSICA CORBETT October 26, 2021 Countries’ current climate pledges put the world “on track for … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): The Corporate Profits Minimum Tax would ensure companies that report over $1 billion in profits to shareholders pay at least a 15% tax rate on those gigantic profits. Based on estimates for similar proposals, … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/10/25/humanity-way-track-wmo-says-atmospheric-carbon-level-unseen-3-million-years The new report has “a stark, scientific message for climate change negotiators at COP 26,” said the head of the World Meteorological Organization. ANDREA GERMANOS October 25, 2021 Carbon dioxide concentrations reached a new record high in 2020, … Continued
Racial Equity & Human Resources, Senior Advisor (full time with benefits) The Senior Advisor of Racial Equity and Human Resources will champion and lead PA Voice core commitments to leadership development, movement building, civic engagement and racial equity and justice both internally and … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Pennsylvania is blessed with beautiful streams that crisscross our communities and are an incredible part of the Keystone State’s great outdoors. But these beloved natural waterways may be at risk. Legislation moving through the Pennsylvania General Assembly would … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Congress has a unique, historic opportunity to help enact legislation that creates a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants in the United States. Congress is considering this legislation through the budget reconciliation … Continued
From Environment America (https://environmentamerica.org/): We are so close to achieving a major win for clean energy progress across the country, and we need your help to see it through. Federal tax incentives have been one of our most effective tools … Continued