A Climate Institute Publication
Effective climate action will not come from a fight but a battle. History shows that progress on any issue comes from many small steps that create an overall trend towards progress. Despite the potential for environmental setbacks during a Trump presidency, concerned and environmentally conscious citizens will stand for what is right.
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The National Agroforestry Policy demonstrates a movement towards agroforestry becoming a common agricultural practice. Even though the policy does not focus solely on the environmental benefits, this shows how agroforestry can provide a variety of benefits, including promoting the social and economic well-being of the farmer.
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A carbon tax initiative is on ballots today in Washington State. The initiative would set a tax on all carbon emissions in Washington and offset a portion of state sales tax. Despite being the first carbon tax ever proposed in the U.S. during a time of record atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, it has sparked a debate that is telling of the differences in values among of environmentalists, policymakers, economists, and citizens alike.
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A deceptive solar energy amendment, backed by $21 million from utility industries, is on the ballot in the sunshine state. Amendment 1, which is framed as pro-solar, would actually make it more expensive for consumers to access solar power.
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Are our brains wired to be apathetic about climate change or can be blame social phenomena for encouraging us to look the other way?
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In order to preserve diverse and healthy forests in the Western U.S., we must continue to take national and international action to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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The economic and moral logic of investing in at risk communities today to help them to become stronger and more resilient to climate change and other environmental problems is undebatable
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The international community just took another big step forward in fighting global climate change. The 170 nations represented at the 28th meeting of the parties to the Montreal Protocol announced their agreement to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
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The diversification of energy resources is important for the safety and stability of nations, the protection and preservation of the environment, the availability of energy for future generations, and the economy.
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Some scientists have suggested that it is time for a “second” green revolution that is more sustainable and will minimize agriculture’s impact on the climate. Small-scale agriculture is a sustainable and more climate-friendly alternative to current practices.
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