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Let’s Vote a Climate Crisis Denier Off the JP Morgan Chase Board
BlogNews (May 11, 2020) It's time to vote climate denier Lee Raymond off of JP Morgan Chase's board.
climate crisis, shareholder activism, JPMorgan Chase Bank
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These Green Businesses Are Getting Creative During COVID-19
BlogNews (May 6, 2020) These businesses are showing what a green economy is all about in the midst of Covid 19.
green business, zero waste, sustainability, fair trade, community co-op
Image: man and two children gardening. Title: Finding Garden Supplies During Lockdown
Finding Garden Supplies During Lockdown
BlogNews (May 4, 2020) Even if you're physical distancing, you can still find garden supplies like soil, seeds, and tools by supporting small and local businesses.
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Image: Japanese Americans planting tomatoes during WWII. Title: Reclaiming Victory Gardens from Our Racist History
Reclaiming Victory Gardens from Our Racist History
BlogNews (April 21, 2020) We must address the racism of the original victory gardening movement to reclaim it for today's communities and the climate.
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Image: father and his baby. Title: Environmental Justice's Role in the COVID-19 Crisis
Environmental Justice's Role in the COVID-19 Crisis
BlogNews (April 17, 2020) We must apply an environmental justice lens when allocating COVID-19 resources and supporting communities.
environmental justice
Image: rope bridge in forest. Title: COVID-19: Crisis and Call to Humanity for a Better Way Forward
COVID-19: Crisis and Call to Humanity for a Better Way Forward
BlogNews (April 16, 2020) COVID-19 is a crisis and call to humanity for a better way forward. We need to build a green economy to protect people and the planet.
COVID-19
Person cleaning their phone screen with a disposable wipe.
Dangers of Flushing Those “Flushable” Wipes
BlogNews (March 25, 2020) Flushable wipes shouldn't be flushed. Doing so is causing dangerous problems.
flushable wipes
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Gender Lens Investing Is Strengthening Society
BlogNews (March 12, 2020) Research from around the world demonstrates time and again that companies that value women’s leadership, and societies where women have economic opportunity, do better, and gender lens investing supports this.
investing in women, gender lens investing
Image: seedlings sprouting from dirt. Title: Green America Welcomes Five Newly Elected Board Members
Green America Welcomes Five Newly Elected Board Members
BlogNews (March 3, 2020) Green America welcomes five new board members: Bama Athreya, Eleanor Greene, Julie Lineberger, Carolyn Parrs, and Brady Quirk-Garvan. 
Green America
Image: wind turbines in a field against the setting sun. Title: Is Verizon’s Green Bond Tipping the Scales on Clean Energy?
Is Verizon’s Green Bond Tipping the Scales on Clean Energy?
BlogNews (February 26, 2020) It’s officially been one year since Verizon issued a $1 billion green bond to help the company reach its goal of 50 percent clean energy by 2025.
Verizon
workers construct gas pipeline over groundwater
How Reliance on Fossil Fuels Can Explode in Our Faces
BlogNews (February 26, 2020) Pipeline Incidents from 2017-2020
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Image: rack of clothing. Title: Can we have more responsibly made clothing?
Can we have more sustainable clothing?
BlogNews (February 20, 2020) Vague corporate messaging on sustainable clothing can leave green shoppers wondering if its possible to find an ethical clothing company.
sustainable clothing
Amazon Prime Truck
Sorry Jeff Bezos, a $10 billion commitment won't undo Amazon's climate impacts
BlogNews (February 18, 2020) If addressing climate change is truly a priority for Amazon, Bezos and executives will go beyond a donation.
Amazon
Image: Robert Bullard, black man standing in suit with blue sky in background. Topic: 8 Black Leaders Who've Revolutionized the Climate Movement
8 Black Leaders Who've Revolutionized the Climate Movement
BlogNews (February 13, 2020) Black history is rich with connections to the natural environment, including Black leaders who have revolutionized the climate movement.
Black leaders
Image: solar panels in a field. Title: When Will Verizon Plug into Clean Energy?
When Will Verizon Plug into Clean Energy?
BlogNews (December 19, 2019) Verizon continues to lag by powering its network using mostly fossil fuels.
Verizon
Image: Amazon building. Text: 10 Ways Amazon Violates Human Rights
10 Ways Amazon Violates Human Rights
BlogNews (December 10, 2019) Amazon is bad for workers, our planet, and consumers. Here are ten ways Amazon violates human rights.
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Image Amazon Echo on counter. Topic: 5 Reasons Not to Buy Amazon Electronics
5 Reasons Not to Buy Amazon Electronics
BlogNews (December 3, 2019) Worker rights, privacy issues, and toxic chemicals might have you rethinking Amazon electronics like Amazon Ring and Alexa.
Amazon electronics
family at thanksgiving table
This Thanksgiving, Bring a Sustainable Side to Dish About
BlogNews (November 20, 2019) This Thanksgiving, use food to talk to your family and friends about values like sustainable and ethical food.
non-GMO Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian, fair trade, non-GMO, recipes
Image: person standing in front of large piles of recyclables. Topic: Does Recycling Help the Climate?
Does Recycling Help the Climate?
BlogNews (November 15, 2019) Recycling is s basic action people do for the environment, but does it help combat the climate crisis?
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Image: woman looking at clothes. Title: Tips for Buying More Sustainable Children’s Clothing
Tips for Buying More Sustainable Children’s Clothing
BlogNews (November 4, 2019) You may be wondering how you can make sure your children are not being exposed to harmful chemicals in clothes? Here are some tips!
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