Moms’ organizers on the ground have amped up their state-level activity in the last two years and are busy working with governors and lawmakers across the country to fight for clean air policies. It’s working.
Articles by Wendy Ramunno
10 Latino Environmental Activists Doing Incredible Work
Environmental activism in Latino communities has deep roots. Here are 10 dedicated and impactful Latino climate activists currently giving us hope this Hispanic Heritage Month.
The New Neighbor No One Wants: A Polluting Ammonia Plant
Developers want to build Pennsylvania’s first polluting ammonia facility in the pristine area of Karthaus Township. This is one of dozens of ammonia facilities currently being proposed across the U.S.
Win in Wisconsin: Data Centers Must Pay for Their Own Electricity
The following is an uplifting story of what local grassroots advocacy can win: Making sure new data centers pay for the energy they need instead of passing the costs on to families.
The Climate Conversation Boys Aren’t Having—And Why Fathers Need to Start It
In honor of Father’s Day, we asked anthropologist Joseph Henderson, dad of two, for his thoughts on building a world where both boys and girls take equal responsibility for our planet so everyone can thrive.
AI Data Center Boom Sweeping America Eyes Familiar Target: Tribal Lands
With a land rush for massive data centers underway, Tribal lands are emerging as the next frontier.
One Nevada Mom Took Her Fight to the Public Utilities Commission—Here’s Why You Should Too
Motherhood can make us do all sorts of things we never imagined doing. For this Las Vegas mom, this includes taking on the Public Utility Commission of Nevada to protect her child.
Climate, Sports, and Recreation: Hockey Olympian and Environmental Engineer Jacquie Pierri
Jacquie Pierri has watched firsthand as shorter and less predictable winters have reshaped ice hockey and outdoor recreation for an entire generation—and is devoted to doing something to help.
Turning Local Action Into Climate Progress: State Legislature 101
If you’re not sure how to get involved locally, here’s a primer on how state legislatures work, and where your voice can make the biggest impact.
Trump Loves Crypto. Here’s How Communities Are Grappling With Its Mining
As cryptocurrency surges in popularity, communities around the country are facing challenges and learning curves as they contend with large new data centers, increased fossil fuel emissions, stress on the power grid, noise pollution, and more.
5 Ways Pope Francis Was a Climate Champion
As tributes pour in for Pope Francis, who died at 88, just hours after he made an Easter Sunday appearance in St. Peter’s Square, one thing is clear: Environmental activism is a key part of his legacy.
Pennsylvania’s Program to Plug Oil and Gas Wells Is the Good Climate Policy News We All Need Now
Pennsylvania just celebrated the plugging of its 300th orphaned oil or gas well. Plugging these wells is an important way to make progress on both global warming and air pollution because they have the potential to leak the potent climate pollutant methane plus toxic chemicals, like benzene, that put people’s health at risk.