BlogNews (August 16, 2018) 2017 marked the first year that a continental U.S. species of bumblebee was listed as endangered as a result of pathogens, parasites, and human activity. The subsequent uproar from environmentalists demanded that we safeguard these important pollinators or face the consequences of a dwindling food supply. Countries around the world have since acted to protect bumblebees; the sameā¦
BlogNews (August 6, 2018) Have you ever wondered, what do I have to do to be a socially responsible investor? Is there a minimum commitment? Whatās on the sustainable, responsible and impact investing (SRI) horizon? Green Americaās executive co-director Fran Teplitz spoke with George Gay, CEO of First Affirmative Financial Network, a national network of financial advisors specializing in socially andā¦
BlogNews (July 30, 2018) While Samsung is quick to address issues within itsĀ supply chain to ensure the safety of itsĀ consumers, itĀ hasĀ dragged itsĀ feet to take steps to ensure the safety of itsĀ factory workers.Ā
But after years of public campaigning, Samsung has finally begun to take steps to address some of labor issues in itsĀ supply chain ā ones that Green Americans andĀ our internationalĀ allies haveā¦
BlogNews (July 26, 2018) As temperatures in DCās Farragut Square hovered around a hundred degrees this July, faces startedĀ sweating, iceĀ cream startedĀ dripping, and two 1,800-pound blocks of ice startedĀ melting.Ā
The European UnionĀ (EU), be.brussels,Ā Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID)Ā and Nicholson Kovalchik (NK) Architects partnered together to createĀ DCās Ice Box ChallengeĀ from July 7-ā¦
BlogNews (July 21, 2018) On Saturday, July 21st, environmental leaders from around the country converged on the National Mall to engage in the Zero Hour Youth Climate Marchāa global, youth-led movement urging those in power to enact science-based policies to confront climate change. The 3-day Zero Hour demonstration began on July 19th, with the Youth Climate Lobby Day during which Zero Hour leaders visitedā¦
BlogNews (July 20, 2018) Want to start a Climate Victory Garden? The first step is to get to know your gardenāor the area you plan to turn into a garden. Familiarize yourself with the physical characteristics of the space and get to better understand your expectations, hopes, and dreams to ensure that itās a great success.Ā
Once you start your garden make sure to add it to our growing map of Climateā¦
BlogNews (July 18, 2018) When talking about āvoting with your dollarā, we often talk about purchasing habits with specific brands or products, encouraging consumers to opt for the more sustainable and fair option when shopping. Another key player in our shopping habits are the grocery stores that we shop at, and learning more about how they source their products.
Oxfam recently published a report, "Ripeā¦
BlogNews (July 17, 2018) Today, weāre hearing from Suzan Erem, Executive Director of the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust. Suzan is a tireless advocate for keeping land in the hands of small farmers, supporting rural communities, and empowering the next generation of land stewards. She became involved in this first-hand when she purchased land and partnered with other concerned Iowan citizens to protect farmsā¦
BlogNews (July 11, 2018) Through aggressive vertical integration, the Monsanto-Bayer merger represents a near-monopoly on the agriculture supply chain, which eliminates marketplace competition and forces farmersā complete reliance on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This phenomenon poses a massive threat to global food supply and environmental health.
In 2016, Green Americaās Food Campaigns Teamā¦
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