Inspiration: The untold environmental justice backstory of a now-famous removed Tennessee legislator
Democratic State Rep. Justin Pearson of Memphis speaks on his phone while being expelled from the Tennessee State Legislature on April 6. Source: Seth Herald, Getty Images By Alliance President …
Reimagining: What if climate change meant abundance and not doom?
Credit: Jessie Lin, The Washington Post “What if climate change meant not doom — but abundance?” That’s the premise of Rebecca Solnit’s powerful essay about reimagining the opportunities and joys …
Sustainability Tip: What psychotherapy can do for the climate and biodiversity crises
Credit: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty By Gillian Ramirez, Alliance Intern from UC San Diego Many people working on environmental causes have dealt with bouts of eco-anxiety or depression; it is …
Take Action: Ban military-style assault weapons and large-capacity magazines
By Alliance President Terry Gips Despite the growing number of mass shootings in our country, President BIden’s urgent pleas and the fact that most Americans believe we should ban the …
Inspiration: Paul Stamets on how mushrooms can help save the world…and expand your mind
By Amy Durr, Alliance Communications Coordinator “Paul Stamets believes that mushrooms can save our lives, restore our ecosystems and transform other worlds,” according to TED. “The focus of entrepreneurial mycologist …
Bad News: Children poisoned by lead aircraft fuel due to inaction by Big Oil and the EPA
Families playing at nearby park as a small plane passes overhead producing lead pollution. Credit: Politico By Gillian Ramirez, Alliance Intern from UC San Diego We have long recognized that …
Good News: Biden protects socially responsible investing (ESG) with first veto
By Alliance President Terry Gips Kudos to President Biden for using his first veto to stop the proposed Republican-led legislation blocking the use of ESG Principles (Environmental, Social and Governance) …