From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): One of the world’s great forests — and the eagles, bears and other wildlife that call it home — needs our help over the next two weeks. The Trump administration has been talking for more than a … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/11/22/coal-knew-too-explosive-report-shows-industry-was-aware-climate-threat-far-back-1966? Published on Friday, November 22, 2019 by Common Dreams “It wasn’t just big oil that knew about climate change decades ago.” By Eoin Higgins, staff writer “There is evidence that the amount of carbon dioxide in the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/11/27/climate-crisis-health-emergency-new-report-warns-us-fracking-boom-making-people-and Published on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 by Common Dreams “It is unconscionable that we continue to subject our communities to these risks when we have the technology to make a just transition to renewable energy.” By Jessica … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/11/27/why-are-drug-prices-rising-so-much-pharma-exec-admits-no-other-rationale-profit Published on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 by Common Dreams “The industry executive said the quiet part out loud,” said one outside expert in response. “Price-gouging is central to the industry business model.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/11/26/science-screaming-un-report-warns-only-rapid-and-transformational-action-can-stave Published on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 by Common Dreams “Failure to heed these warnings and take drastic action to reverse emissions means we will continue to witness deadly and catastrophic heatwaves, storms, and pollution.” By Jake Johnson, … Continued
From Public Citizens for Children and Youth (http://www.pccy.org): PCCY is looking for a dynamic, outgoing individual with a passion for making sure that children throughout the greater Philadelphia area get the health insurance and health care they need! We are … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Take action TODAY and urge the Environmental Protection Agency NOT to roll back methane standards! The EPA has proposed a rollback in methane pollution standards and as people of faith, we must object. The existing regulations … Continued
From Pennsylvania Common Cause: (https://www.commoncause.org/pennsylvania/): Every eligible voter in Pennsylvania has the right to be heard. We all deserve to know that our votes count for the future of our families, friends, and communities. But right now, that very right … Continued
From ELCA Advocacy (https://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/Advocacy): A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation to reduce the number of child and maternal deaths globally. Led by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Chris Coons (D-DE), the Reach Every Mother and Child Act (S. … Continued
From the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (https://cliniclegal.org/): On Nov. 14, 2019, USCIS officially published its plans to raise fees to apply for naturalization and vital immigration benefits while slashing the availability of fee waivers. USCIS’ proposed rule would: Drastically increase … Continued