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Workers Justice is Climate Justice: The Benefits of Moving to a 4 Day Work Week

The 4-day work week (4DWW) gives us the opportunity to increase productivity, efficiency, lower carbon emissions, and raise worker morale. By implementing this practice into our society, we can create a healthier, happier, and more sustainable world.

News Article
Securing A Just Electricity Transition for India

Scetti is a country-wide dashboard focusing on state-level data related to electricity in India. Its dashboard of actionable data sets and catalogue of policies can provide policymakers, legislators, and civil society actors with data-driven insights while formulating a just strategy to shift India toward clean electricity.

What's Guiding Us in 2023

This year you will find our staff at the Center building deeper connections with our national and international networks of climate justice advocates. We hope you’ll join us in these endeavors!

Calling All Green New Deal Advocates! (GND Survey)

Help us support your work to advance Green New Deal or GND-aligned campaigns and policies by taking our brief survey.

The Long Road to International Climate Reparations

The road to climate justice is marred with unmet commitments and outright resistance. COP27 finally delivers on a long-overdue promise. We must now see it fulfilled.

Editor's Note
October 31, 2022
Issue 31 Editor's Note: What da Silva's Win Means for Brazil - And All of Us

After an incredibly close election and fear that right-wing incumbent President Bolsonaro would not accept defeat, the transition of power to newly elected former president Lula Da Silva, a win for the climate and for democracy.

News Article
October 31, 2022
The Heat is On in China and Europe

Climate disasters all over the world are exposing the fact that governments are not ready to deal with the effects of climate change.

Spotlight
October 31, 2022
2022 Midterms: Voter Suppression and “Big Lie” Propaganda on the Rise

In the aftermath of Donald Trump's "Big Lie" and the consequent January 6th insurrection, the 2022 midterms are situated in a fragile moment for American democracy. Inspired by these anti-democratic acts, four frightening trends have emerged which will impact this year’s midterm elections.

News Article
October 31, 2022
On the Brink of Collapse: Climate Change and Famine in Somalia

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, political instability, and climate change are exacerbating one of the worst droughts and famines in Somalia's history.

Editor's Note
September 29, 2022
Issue 30 Editor's Note: Death of a Side Deal

In this issue, we break down the surprising investments in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the downfall of Manchin’s side deal, what the escalating Russian energy war means for Europe’s energy transition, and the seeds of energy independence we see growing in Central Africa.

Critical Analysis
September 29, 2022
Understanding the IRA’s Climate Justice Implications

The IRA is the most significant piece of climate legislation passed in U.S. history, yet the compromises contained in the bill signify how far the U.S. still has to go in order to achieve climate justice.

Interview
September 29, 2022
Green Girls: Lighting the Way to Energy Independence

An interview with Green Girls' Organization's fearless leader Monique Nmtungia, working in rural African communities to give women and girls and training and resources to maintain their own renewable energy sources.

Spotlight
September 29, 2022
Lights Out: How Europe’s Reliance on Russian Fossil-Fuels Has Created an Energy Crisis

Russia’s war with Ukraine has exposed Europe’s deep and unstable dependency on Russian fossil fuels, unmasking the geopolitical and national security imperatives for a more immediate green transition.

Editor's Note
August 23, 2022
Issue 29 Editor’s Note: Perspectives on How to Repair and Rebuild

This summer has brought tumultuous weather events globally, a clear display of the threat posed by climate change to humanity and global ecosystems. Only by creating more just and equitable socioeconomic systems can we fortify the resilience of our communities and minimize the harm of this unfolding crisis.

News Article
August 23, 2022
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Climate Justice

As the impacts of climate change become ever more dramatic, Western scientists and politicians are finally opening up to the potential of the TEK framework to provide holistic solutions necessary to create a just and sustainable future.

Review
August 23, 2022
Debating Eco-socialist Futures Review

With questions ranging from “what kind of world do we want to build?” to “what do you make of the recent policy decisions in the U.S. and E.U.?”, the recent eco-socialist debate brought together five contrasting yet complementary eco-socialist authors, leading to a gripping and thought provoking discussion. Read our analysis below.

GND Beat
June 22, 2022
Road to a Green New Deal - Issue 28

Across the US and around the world, Green New Deal coalitions are growing stronger and momentum is building for broad investments to achieve climate and social justice. In this section, we highlight some of the latest updates, exciting achievements, and upcoming events advocating for Green New Deals.

June 22, 2022
Voter Suppression Report Press Release

Read the Center's press release announcing our latest report, Voter Suppression, Climate Justice, and the Polluter-Industrial Complex, including some of our major findings on the connection between the corporate sponsors of voter suppression and climate inaction.

June 22, 2022
The Corporate Polluters Bankrolling Voter Suppression

Corporate polluters provide tremendous financial resources to state and federal lawmakers sponsoring voter suppression legislation and the rollback of our voting rights. In following the money trail of corporate polluters, at the Center, we found that powerful corporations are funding front groups and politicians promoting the rollback of our voting rights. Below are some of the key findings from our report.

Editor's Note
June 22, 2022
Issue 28 Editor's Note: Suppressing the Climate Vote

With hundreds of bills introduced to suppress voting rights in 2021, the assault on American democracy is here. Corporations benefiting from stifling policies promoting public health, climate action, and racial justice finance the suppression of communities of color and young voters, the groups most likely to support progressive policies.

GND Beat
June 7, 2022
Road to a Green New Deal - Issue 27

Across the US and around the world, Green New Deal coalitions are growing stronger and momentum is building for broad investments to achieve climate and social justice. In this section, we highlight some of the latest updates, exciting achievements, and upcoming events advocating for Green New Deals.

Report Summary
June 7, 2022
Tackling Income Inequality with a Green New Deal

In a new report from Fergus Green and Noel Healy, Green New Deal policy paradigms engender socioeconomic equality. These policies both alleviate the climate crisis and improve overall quality of life. In contrast, carbon pricing paradigms are widely unpopular and largely ineffective.

Editor's Note
June 7, 2022
Issue 27 Editor's Note: Harnessing Untaxed Wealth

Extreme income and wealth inequality directly undermine the capacity of governments worldwide to address social injustice, systemic racism, poverty, and climate change. As this growing superclass of wealthy elites increasingly insulates their wealth in tax havens across the world, the debt burdens of governments increase. In effect, billionaire refusal to contribute their fair share to the tax pool directly cripples government progress toward the Green New Deal, universal health care, a decarbonized economy, and social protections.

GND Beat
May 19, 2022
Road to a Green New Deal - Issue 26

Across the US and around the world, Green New Deal coalitions are growing stronger and momentum is building for broad investments to achieve climate and social justice. In this section, we highlight some of the latest updates, exciting achievements, and upcoming events advocating for Green New Deals.

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