This summer, we will launch our nation-wide bus tour to demand a Federal Climate Emergency Plan to address the escalating climate crisis. Led by veterans who are lawmakers, we will educate, train, and organize officials, media, and the public in 32 cities across the country.
Through visual, value-based storytelling, EOPA investigates the dangers and of climate impacts on global water security as well as solutions open to communities and countries across the globe. We have completed two short documentaries with more in production. Learn more.
EOPA is led by veteran lawmakers who are committed to continuing to protect our nation from the dangers of water insecurity and climate change. After years of dedicated service abroad, veterans know first hand the dangers associated with climate change and are working across the aisle to create lasting solutions. One project we tackled with them was make to Congress reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund this year, preserving our public lands.
Our efforts began in New York State, where we organized over a thousand elected officials to demand that Governor Coumo ban fracking. Since that ban was established in 2014, we have worked with elected across the State on fossil fuel divestment and funding for renewables.
Starting in 2017, we worked to coalesce elected officials around Brown’s Last Chance, a campaign to have the then-Governor put an end date on fossil fuel extraction in CA. Today we continue that work through a statewide network of hundreds of elected officials protecting people and planet.
Arizona is in the crosshairs of foreign nationals aiming to buy out America’s drinking water. In one of our videos, we expose Saudi Arabia for grabbing US water rights and land to grow cattle feed, despite an 18-year drought throughout this region of the Southwest.
Survey data shows that a majority of voters support the federal government taking action to combat climate change. nyti.ms/3ijQ1n8
Survey Finds Majority of Voters Support Initiatives to Fight Climate Change
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A survey carried out after the November election found that 66 percent of respondents said that developing sources of clean energy should be a high or very high priority.
Experts predict that air pollution will lead to mass migration adding to the number of climate migrants expected to flee from their homes as the #climatecrisis worsens. bit.ly/39xlNck
Air pollution will lead to mass migration, say experts after landmark ruling
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Call for world leaders to act in wake of French extradition case turning on environmental concerns
With the #climatecrisis impacting the strength and frequency of extreme weather events around the world, the UN warns that most countries are not prepared to deal with the anticipated disasters. bit.ly/35GsszG
Countries adapting too slowly to climate breakdown, UN warns
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Report says not enough funding is being made available to deal with effects of extreme weather
Female scientists focus on a secret weapon to fight climate change: Moms
“One of the most powerful ways for us to connect over climate change is ... this fundamental value that we share,” said scientist Katharine Hayhoe, who is helping to lead a $10 million campaign to educate mothers around ways to combat climate change. “We want to ensure a better and safer futur...