Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/17/oregons-growing-bootleg-fire-one-70-now-raging-us-west-where-another-heatwave-looms “We are living through a climate catastrophe,” said Rep. Jamaal Bowman. “We have to redesign our economy to respond to the current crisis and to ensure it doesn’t get much, much worse.” KENNY STANCIL July 17, 2021 … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): On Friday, July 16th, a Texas federal court immorally ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program be partially ended, blocking new applicants from the vital program. Though people with DACA will not lose … Continued
Thanks to Dadschange.com for these resources. Common Questions and Answers About COVID-19 for Older Adults and People with Chronic Health Conditions – From the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, this guide should be a go-to resource for seniors who have questions … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/15/critical-step-climate-biden-restore-protections-tongass-national-forest “The Tongass is not only one of the few truly wild places left on the planet, it is vital to our path forward as we deal with climate change,” said the Alaska-based group SalmonState. JULIA CONLEY July … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Methane pollution causes deep and irreparable harm, polluting the air and jeopardizing the health of children and those living in frontline communities. This summer the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working on new safeguards to … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 — Today, the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) released its Food Insufficiency During COVID-19 Dashboard to illustrate how the pandemic has caused alarming spikes in hunger in America. The Dashboard features … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): Recently we told you all about Gwen Levi, a 76-year-old grandmother sent back to federal prison for missing a phone call while she was at a computer class. We have great news: Gwen is home, … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Sadly, Pennsylvania’s cornerstone renewable energy law flatlined earlier this summer, without garnering much attention or fanfare. That means utility companies in Pennsylvania are no longer required to increase the percentage of electricity they produce from clean wind … Continued
From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): O You, whose mercy is a refuge for all those in dire need who flee to You to lose their woes O Master of Reprieve, whose pardon is so near You answer all in need; they know … Continued
From Keystone Research Center/Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (https://krc-pbpc.org/): This is a problem we need to understand and we must demand that those in greatest need are able to access the very funds that were intended to provide help. Funds … Continued