Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/02/16/democrat-john-fetterman-takes-no-fossil-fuel-pledge-us-senate-run Published on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 by Common Dreams “Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to transition to clean energy as quickly as possible,” says Pennsylvania’s lt. governor. By Andrea Germanos, staff writer Lieutenant … Continued
From 314 Action (https://www.314action.org/home1): The Green New Deal is gaining national momentum. Do you support aggressive action to combat the climate crisis like the Green New Deal? If so, go to https://www.dailykos.com/campaigns/forms/live-petition-10000-signatures-needed-add-your-name-to-support-a-green-new-deal to sign the petition from 314 Action so … Continued
From 350.org (https://350.org/): Election Day may not be for a year and a half, but here’s the thing: these early months of the election cycle are some of the most important. As the candidates compete to lead the pack, they’re … Continued
From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): We’ve read the news. We’ve watched the videos. We’ve heard the arguments. They say the Green New Deal is too big. It’s too expensive. It’s not specific. It’s too specific. Its supporters are naive and don’t understand … Continued
From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): Thanks to the visionary and fearless leadership of thousands of young people, the Green New Deal is making climate action the priority it needs to be. These young people are terrified about the future and angry that … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): The Green New Deal resolution in Congress presents an opportunity to address two serious threats facing our country and our world: global warming and escalating economic inequality. Global warming is endangering the very ecosystems … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): The scientific evidence has been mounting for decades. Recent analyses, including the latest National Climate Assessment and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s most recent report, affirm what we already know: climate change … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/02/07/major-party-backing-ocasio-cortez-and-markey-unveil-green-new-deal-outlining-wwii Published on Thursday, February 07, 2019 by Common Dreams “The Green New Deal offers a positive solution to match the scale of our nation’s biggest crises—climate change, structural racism, and skyrocketing inequality.” By Jake Johnson, staff writer … Continued
From 350.org (https://350.org/): The Green New Deal just took an enormous step forward: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey have introduced resolutions to support a Green New Deal in the House and the Senate. Make no mistake: this is … Continued
Empowering lawmakers to act boldly on climate Over 300 local elected officials have already signed a letter declaring their support for a Green New Deal—and there are very few from Pennsylvania. Please encourage your own state and local officials to … Continued