@brichapman@mastodon.socialThe UN just honored five incredible climate leaders who are actually solving our biggest environmental challenges.
From Pacific Island students fighting for climate justice in court, to AI tools predicting Amazon deforestation, to sustainable cooling tech in India—these 2025 Champions of the Earth are proving innovation and determination can drive real change.
@timbray@cosocial.caAmazon Employees for Climate Justice strike again! https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-employees-open-letter-artificial-intelligence-layoffs/?emci=8691…
@YaleDivinitySchool@mstdn.socialAn Episcopal priest and regenerative farmer, YDS/Berkeley alum Rachel Field ’16 M.Div. devotes herself to climate justice and humans’ relationship to “the more-than-human world.”
Read our new story about her and her amazing work! https://divinity.yale.edu/news/2025-12
@cdarwin@c.imWhy donate to SEEC PAC?
The Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition Political Action Committee
exists to support SEEC members in Congress and candidates who fight for clean energy, climate change solutions, environmental justice, and protection of our nation’s clean air, water, wildlife, and natural environment.
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@brichapman@mastodon.socialYoung people aren't just worried about climate change—they're actively solving it.
Across communities worldwide, youth are designing innovative adaptation solutions focused on justice and inclusion. They're mobilizing action at scale, demanding accessible finance, and ensuring no one gets left behind in the climate transition.
The message to decision-makers is clear: partner with young leaders and invest in youth-led adaptation now.
@cdarwin@c.imHouse Republicans held a hearing Wednesday broadcasting long-standing conservative allegations of a left-wing bias in the small, prestigious Truman Scholarship program.
Witnesses called by the GOP said the winners disproportionately espouse causes such as promoting racial justice and fighting climate change
—and wind up working for Democrats and left-leaning organizations
—while few recipients profess interest in conservative aims.
But rather than counter the allegations…
@brichapman@mastodon.socialClimate justice took center stage at Pre-COP30 as African and Global South advocates made their case clear: adaptation finance isn't charity—it's survival.
CSOs pushed for locally-rooted indicators in the Global Goal on Adaptation, fair compensation for communities displaced by green projects, and recognition of food sovereignty in climate policy.
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@brichapman@mastodon.socialThe climate crisis wasn't caused by ordinary people—so why are they footing the bill?
Two activists in France are pushing to change that. Their "Tax Their Billions" campaign is shifting public opinion toward making billionaires pay their fair share for climate solutions.
It's about accountability and justice in the transition we desperately need.
@brichapman@mastodon.socialMassachusetts could soon join 40 other jurisdictions with its own climate bank. Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber testified on Beacon Hill for legislation that would blend public and private investments to fund low-interest loans for clean energy projects.
The model works: similar banks invested $10.6B in 2023 alone. Lubber urged prioritizing environmental justice communities alongside rural and coastal areas.
@brichapman@mastodon.socialBillie Eilish Calls Out Billionaires While Accepting Award: 'Give Your Money Away, Shorties' https://apple.news/AJZGwWdM5R9CSGm7Y_dwbLQ
11.5 million for food equity, climate justice, carbon reduction, and combating climate change. Thank you, Billie 💗💗💗
