EOPCA warns Newsom puts some citizens at greater health risk issuing new fracking permits -12 more issued pre-holiday weekend Elected officials ask: Why is Newsom helping the failing fracking industry — a business that endangers our health more during a pandemic? Amid a global health pandemic, with COVID-19 targeting the respiratory systems of over 200,000 …
Elected officials decry NYS loss of $25 billion due to Comptroller DiNapoli keeping state pension fund invested in fossil fuels Hundreds of lawmakers urge Comptroller DiNapoli to drop fossil fuels from Common Retirement Fund now ALBANY, NY – Hundreds of current and retired elected officials across New York State decried Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s refusal to …
Local Elected Officials Applaud Budget Passage of Fracking Ban and Siting Reform for Large Scale Renewable Energy Local Elected Officials Applaud Budget Passage of Fracking Ban and Siting Reform for Large Scale Renewable Energy Albany – Elected Officials to Protect New York, a network of hundreds of local elected officials across the state, issued the …
Without set-back safety zones thousands become sick – with COVID-19 there’s an increased risk for essential farm workers Op-ed by State Rep. Mark Cardenas Some are stunned when they realize California is the third largest producer of crude oil in the United States, for the state has a reputation of being a leader fighting climate …
Climate change exasperates violence against women worldwide — Ginsburg’s example helped mitigate bad outcomes Elected officials say if Barrett is confirmed systemic injustices, women’s rights and climate issues will get worse Last month we lost a national icon, United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RGB). Ginsburg strengthened equal rights all, protections for women …
Elected Officials who are Veterans call reliance on failing oil a National Security Risk Reliance on oil risks climate crisis worsening — veterans who are elected officials say that’s a real national security threat Bankruptcy, defeat and devaluation point to the fossil fuel era’s end — EOPA says economic future depends on clean energy Energy …
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Statement on Fossil Fuel Divestment by New Paltz, NY Mayor Tim Rogers Statement on Fossil Fuel Divestment by New Paltz, NY Mayor Tim Rogers My name is Tim Rogers. I’m with Elected Officials to Protect New York. I have served as mayor of the Village of New Paltz for the last four years. I previously …
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More of Arizona’s public lands are at risk – help me save them By State Rep. Debra Sariñana, math teacher and military veteran New Mexicans were disheartened and angered about government shutdown. According to a WalletHub study, New Mexico was one of the hardest hit, especially our outdoor recreation economy, which generates $9.9 billion in …
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More of Arizona’s public lands are at risk – help me save them By Ramona du Houx The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) spends more than $1 million per year to push its agenda in Congress and federal regulatory agencies. Gathered for a private meeting in June 2017, oil executives who make up IPAA …
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At COP24 Climate Talks in Katowice, 300+ Elected Officials from 40 States Call for Phasing Out Fossil Fuels, Green New Deal Approach At COP24 Climate Talks in Katowice, 300+ Elected Officials from 40 States Call for Phasing Out Fossil Fuels, Green New Deal Approach After Devastating Fires, Drought, Hurricanes and Bleak IPCC and Federal Climate …
