ACE Staff Writer, Author at Action for the Climate Emergency

The Inflation Reduction Act Explained

ACE Staff Writer

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to tackle inflation, promote economic growth, …

7 Reasons to Switch from a Gas Stove to an Induction Stove

ACE Staff Writer

Induction cooking is more environmentally friendly than gas cooking. In this post, we’ll take a look at 8 reasons why you should switch to an induction stove.

Benefits of The Inflation Reduction Act For Homeowners

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The Inflation Reduction Act offers homeowners numerous benefits, from lower energy bills and increased home value to economic growth factors.

Halloween Climate Actions

Learn about different Halloween-themed climate actions and events you can host this Halloween!

COP27: Meet the ACE Delegates

Get to know the ACE Delegates attending COP27! The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP27, is the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference, scheduled to be held in the city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, between November 6th and November 18th.

The Power Grid and Climate Change 101

The privilege of having electricity is probably something many of us don’t think about until we experience a blackout. But as soon as a community experiences a power outage, everyone scrambles to purchase canned food, insulate heat or air conditioning, and replace the batteries in flashlights. Unfortunately, without major changes to the United States (U.S.) power grid, the increasingly intense effects of climate change could make electricity disruptions far more common.

ACE INTERVIEW: Chloe Maxmin From ACE to the ME State Senate

Hailing from rural Maine, Chloe is the youngest woman ever to serve in the Maine State Senate, at 28 years old. She was elected in 2020 after unseating a two-term Republican incumbent and (former) Senate Minority Leader. In 2018, she served in the Maine House of Representatives after becoming the first Democrat to win a rural conservative district.

What is Gerrymandering?

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A quick read on the basics of gerrymandering and why we should fight to reform it.

ACE INTERVIEW: Ilyas Khan on Climate Impacts, Misinformation, and Action

Ilyas Khan is an 18-year-old Muslim-Latine Climate Activist. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Ilyas was the lead organizer for the Youth Climate Strikes there and helped establish the Western New York Youth Climate Council. Ilyas moved to Pittsburgh, PA in 2020 and has since been an activist with Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh. Ilyas took part in the planning of the March 19th, September 24th and Earth Day Pittsburgh Climate Strikes and other local actions. They have recently helped establish the Pittsburgh Youth Climate Council and are currently working on the House on Fire Studio. Ilyas is a Winchester Thurston alum, and will be attending CMU in the fall.

Press Statement – Action for the Climate Emergency Encourages Senators to Support Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

In recent months, young people have increasingly held elected officials accountable for climate action and are pleased that progress is being made. From devastating wildfires, hurricanes, flooding, and record-breaking heat waves, we know the window for small, incremental action has closed. This bill is a great opportunity for the US to demonstrate its leadership and moral obligation to tackle the climate emergency.