Arctic Temperatures Soar 45 Degrees above Normal, Flooded by Extremely Mild Air on All Sides. “An analysis from Climate Central said these extreme winter warming events in the Arctic, once rare, could become commonplace if the planet continues warming. A … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): How are you making a difference for Earth Day? Now, no matter where you are, you can Run for Clean Air! We’re excited to announce a brand new addition to the Run for Clean … Continued
From the League of Conservation Voters (https://www.lcv.org/): Don’t let Trump dismantle our clean energy progress. Sign the petition today at https://p2a.co/Od4aLWp. News recently broke that Donald Trump is pushing MASSIVE budget cuts to successful and popular renewable energy and energy … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Speak out at https://action.momsrising.org/sign/Separating_Children_from_Mothers_at_the_Border_Inhumane/ to say Separating Infants and Children from Their Parents at the Border is Inhumane! BACKGROUND: Join us in telling D.H.S. Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen that we strongly oppose the Department of Homeland Security’s … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Add your voice at https://action.momsrising.org/sign/RejectNRApledge/ to Support Young People Rising for Gun Safety. BACKGROUND: Young people across the country are calling BS on adult excuses for failing to achieve any progress on gun safety. They are … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/02/23/tremendous-victory-taxpayers-public-health-and-planet-federal-court-rejects-trump Published on Friday, February 23, 2018 by Common Dreams The late Thursday ruling “once again sends a message to this administration that it will not get away with illegal handouts to industry” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/02/23/heeding-calls-gun-control-advocates-national-companies-cut-ties-nra Published on Friday, February 23, 2018 by Common Dreams The nation’s largest privately-owned bank, a major security software company, and three rental car companies have all ended their relationships with the gun lobby By Julia Conley, staff … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/02/22/armmewith-teachers-lead-opposition-trumps-plan-give-educators-guns Published on Thursday, February 22, 2018 by Common Dreams “Teachers, we must as a nation and profession, refuse to be armed. This is not a professional development that we are willing to participate in.” By Julia Conley, … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Did you know that the transportation sector, comprising our cars, trucks, buses, and planes, is now the biggest source of global warming pollution in the country? Millions of Americans who have advocated for cleaner … Continued
Posted at https://www.clasp.org/press-room/press-releases/senate-votes-reject-trumps-anti-immigrant-framework-dreamers-left-limbo Washington, DC, February 16, 2018—Yesterday the U.S. Senate failed to reach agreement on a solution for Dreamers, falling short of the 60 votes needed on four proposals, including three that would have addressed the plight facing hundreds … Continued