Thursday, December 31, 2015

How Progressives Won in 2015 — Medium

We can change some things - but could do much more if we get together and understand how all of these issues are connected. Happy New Year. And yes - consider supporting a cell phone company that stands on the right side not on the side of big corporations...

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How Progressives Won in 2015 — Medium

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Bernie Sanders is the Only Presidential Candidate to Take a Clear Stand on Climate Change

Right now, we have an energy policy that is rigged to boost the profits of big oil companies like Exxon, BP, and Shell at the expense of average Americans. CEO’s are raking in record profits while climate change ravages our planet and our people — all because the wealthiest industry in the history of our planet has bribed politicians into complacency in the face of climate change. Enough is enough. It’s time for a political revolution that takes on the fossil fuel billionaires, accelerates our transition to clean energy, and finally puts people before the profits of polluters.

Full Plan: Combating Climate Change to Save the Planet


Wednesday, December 16, 2015

San Diego Vows to Move Entirely to Renewable Energy in 20 Years - The New York Times

By MATT RICHTEL DEC. 15, 2015 - The New York Times Last weekend, representatives of 195 countries reached a landmark accord in Paris to lower planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. On Tuesday, local leaders in San Diego committed to making a city-size dent in the problem. With a unanimous City Council vote, San Diego, the country’s eighth-largest city, became the largest American municipality to transition to using 100 percent renewable energy, including wind and solar power. In the wake of the Paris accord, environmental groups hailed the move as both substantive and symbolic. Read the full story here: San Diego Vows to Move Entirely to Renewable Energy in 20 Years - The New York Times

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Paris climate deal: nearly 200 nations sign in end of fossil fuel era | Environment | The Guardian

Paris climate deal: nearly 200 nations sign in end of fossil fuel era | Environment | The Guardian

Paris climate deal: key points at a glance | Environment | The Guardian

Paris climate deal: key points at a glance | Environment | The Guardian

[Michigan Climate March] Over 800 strong in the #MIClimateMarchduring...


   

   
   
   
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Ethan Wampler
December 12 at 5:53pm
Over 800 strong in the #MIClimateMarch during #D12!! It's time to #ActOnClimate ourselves!!!
Nicholas Jansen, Vee Epshteyn, Alex Kendig, Jayson Toweh, Ellen T. Loubert, Julia Wang, Ginny Rogers, Jim Stehlin, Noor Ahmad, Joshua Ruiz, Will Feuer, Will Ellis, Louis Salvatore Finazzo III, Eva Roos, Simone Shemshedini, Kate Hutchens, Anna Silver, Bridget Vial
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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Michigan Climate March in Ann Arbor this Saturday at 2pm

As world leaders from 195 countries end their negotiations on how to stop climate change and how to transition to a fossil-free world, here's a chance to urge Michigan to do the same, as well as to celebrate progress made in Paris .

Michigan Climate March, a state-wide event in Ann Arbor


https://act.350.org/event/D12-solidarity_attend/11510

Location: In front of the Federal Building at 200 E. Liberty St.
Details: March through downtown, ending with a Rally on the UM Diag

It would be great to see you there!