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Ohioans Prioritize Their Rights and Reject Issue 1

Tonyisha Harris, Associate Director of Communications and Partnerships

Democracy prevails as the initiative to make it more difficult to amend the state constitution is struck down Cleveland, OH …

Victory for clean air + climate in Michigan!

Last month, after intense pressure from Michiganders just like you, Michigan legislators approved Gov. Whitmer’s state budget with $125 million dedicated to electric school buses. ACE supporter’s pressure paid off and was crucial to passing the $125 million appropriation in the FY2024 State Budget for electric school buses. You helped ensure that 540,000+ Michigan students are better protected from dangerous air pollution and have a livable future.

When Profit Trumps Lives: The Tragic Explosion at Freeport LNG

Abel Prado, Texas State Director

Working in the climate action space is a unique experience for many reasons. On the one hand, you’re working on …

Canadian Wildfires and the Toll of Human-Driven Climate Change

ACE Staff Writer

Canada’s unprecedented wildfire crisis clearly illustrates the escalating risks fueled by human-driven climate change.

The Electrical Grid: What Happens When All Cars Go Electric?

ACE Staff Writer

The government is planning a gradual transition to EVs and this transition will need careful planning and investment into the electrical grid.

ACE Statement on the Debt Ceiling Fight

Leah Qusba, Executive Director

The President and Congress must refuse to negotiate any deals that repeal any parts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). It’s time for our elected officials to live up to their promises to protect our communities, protect our economy, and stand up to Big Oil’s profiteering and pollution.

Powershift Convergence Reflection

Simara Vines, Youth Advisory Board Simara Vines

The Powershift Convergence was an amazing experience. Not only did I get the opportunity to network, learn, and explore Bvlbancha, …

Compassion & Self-Care: Antidotes to Climate Anxiety

Saiarchana Darira

With April being Stress Awareness Month, prioritizing self-care is just as important as doing work to help the world heal. By taking care of ourselves and nurturing our well-being, we are able to approach our work with greater resilience, creativity, and effectiveness, which in turn allows us to leave a more positive impact on the world. Here are some tools to help navigate emotions around climate anxiety.

This Earth Day, Invest in Teachers

Rebecca Anderson, Head of Education and Storytelling

This year, Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE), celebrates our 15th Earth Day since our founding in 2008. I’ve been …

Should I Buy or Lease Solar Panels?

ACE Staff Writer

In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of each option to help you decide whether to buy or lease solar panels.