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
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
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): The Build Back Better Plan is still being hotly debated in Congress, and we expect to see the latest version this week. We’re now hearing that it’s possible that Congress will not include real reforms … Continued
From Keystone Research Center/Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (https://krc-pbpc.org/): HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry released the preliminary jobs report for Pennsylvania for Pennsylvania Friday. Keystone Research Center economist and executive director Stephen Herzenberg is available for comment at … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): We’re just one week away from Pennsylvania’s 2021 municipal election — and we can’t sit this one out. Next Tuesday, November 2nd, we have the chance to cast a ballot for the officials who make a … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Congress is on the verge of reaching a deal on the comprehensive Build Back Better investment agenda that, when passed, will invest in our families, communities and future on a scale not seen … Continued