Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples
The Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples is a forum for tribal communities to protect sacred sites and advance environmental priorities.
Climate Justice, Issue Areas
Climate Justice, Issue Areas
VISIÓN
VISIÓN works with community organizations to establish health and safety buffer zones between oil wells and homes and schools.
Climate Justice, Issue Areas
North Carolina Climate Justice Collective
NCCJC uses an intersectional approach to address environmental issues that directly impact North Carolinians living on the frontlines of extractive industries.
Climate Justice, Issue Areas
Better Brazoria: Clean Air & Water
Better Brazoria: Clean Air & Water supports residents of Brazoria County by watchdogging petrochemical companies trying to export liquid “natural” gas.
Climate Justice, Issue Areas
Society of Native Nations
SSN works to recognize the existence of Native peoples in Texas, and contest the petrochemical buildout from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast.
Climate Justice, Issue Areas
Rio Grande International Study Center
RGISC conducts independent research and community education to steward the environmental preservation and restoration of the Rio Grande Basin.
Climate Justice, Issue Areas
Oregon Just Transition Alliance (OJTA)
Oregon Just Transition Alliance had three significant policy gains over the second half of 2022 due to strategic and tactical grassroots advocacy efforts.
Climate Justice, Issue Areas
Rio Grande International Study Center
RGISC conducts independent research and community education to steward the environmental preservation and restoration of the Rio Grande Basin.
Climate Justice, Issue Areas
Miami Climate Alliance
The Miami Climate Alliance works across three areas: climate and health, energy justice, and advancing The Gulf South for a Green New Deal.
International, Paris Agreement
COP28 – Health Imperatives for COP28
Background: COP28 is set to take a groundbreaking step by integrating health as a core theme of climate discussions. Recognizing the severe and direct impact of climate change on global health, COP28 has dedicated December 3rd as Health Day. This …
Finance Media Monitor | 10.26.23
SPOTLIGHT Three-quarters of the largest publicly traded companies should not encounter additional compliance costs from disclosing their greenhouse gas emissions under the upcoming Securities and Exchange Commission climate financial risk disclosure rules, according to a new report from The Sierra Club, Public Citizen and …
Finance Media Monitor | 10.24.23
SPOTLIGHT The climate crisis costs the world $391 million per day, according to a new study, and almost two-thirds of the costs come from human loss of life. This hefty price tag is attributed to climate change-induced wildfires, heatwaves, droughts, and other extreme events, …
Finance Media Monitor | 10.23.23
SPOTLIGHT Anti-ESG sentiment in the U.S. hasn’t deterred asset managers and investors, but some are revising their messaging strategies. 30% of asset managers surveyed in a new Cerulli report plan to be more cautious about messaging, though none of them intend to cease integrating ESG considerations …
Finance Media Monitor | 10.16.23
SPOTLIGHT The European Banking Authority is revising the framework that sets industry-wide capital requirements for lenders, known as Pillar 1, to incorporate environmental and social risks. These rules will likely impact high-emitting sectors like oil, gas, cement, steel, and mining.While the EU is making progress …
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How to Navigate the Complex World of Climate Disinformation
If you’re a climate communicator, you know all too well that one of the biggest challenges is making sure your messaging doesn’t get drowned out or even turned against you by fossil fuel interests. The first step to tackling that …
Finance Media Monitor | 10.02.23
SPOTLIGHT Expanded labor strikes in the auto industry are driving Republican attacks on President Biden’s climate agenda. While Donald Trump accused Biden of sending autoworkers to the unemployment lines, other candidates focused on the strikes in the second Republican primary debate, and some GOP …
Finance Media Monitor | 9.29.23
SPOTLIGHT Despite being sued by former employees and insider trading accusations, Vivek Ramaswamy’s firm Strive made headlines for eclipsing over $1 billion in assets a few weeks ago, making the right-wing asset manager one of the biggest players in the small anti-ESG pond. While Vikek and Strive are most …
Finance Media Monitor | 9.28.23
SPOTLIGHT A Trump-appointed Texas judge backed Biden’s ESG rule—which simply allows ESG investment factors to be considered in retirement funds—against a challenge by 26 red states. The judge argued that it’s not too different from its Trump-era predecessor. Retirement law expert Andrew …
Finance Media Monitor | 9.27.23
SPOTLIGHT Expect a load of Republican disinformation about the proposed SEC climate disclosure rule today as Chair Gary Gensler testifies before the House Financial Services Committee. Elizabeth Warren and 24 other Democrats applied pressure on the SEC prior to the hearing to push out a strong reporting …
Finance Media Monitor | 9.25.23
SPOTLIGHT California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced a new rule allowing insurers to consider future climate change risks when setting prices. The rule will likely cause insurance rates to rise in some high-risk fire areas, but has been applauded by the …