climate emergency Tag Archive
EXPOSED: The Dark Truth Behind 10 Oil and Gas Industry Disasters!
Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 oil and gas industry disasters and the human and environmental problems they’ve caused.
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When Profit Trumps Lives: The Tragic Explosion at Freeport LNG
Working in the climate action space is a unique experience for many reasons. On the one hand, you’re working on …
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10 Ways Owning An Electric Vehicle Will Save You Money
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their sustainability and efficiency. However, many people are …
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The Science Is Clear: Action on the Climate Emergency Cannot Wait
The 2023 IPCC Report indicates that we’re likely to pass the 1.5 degrees Celsius increase Today, the Intergovernmental Panel on …
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How Many Green Jobs Will The IRA Create?
Signed on August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is one of the largest bills to be passed, shining light on issues occurring in the country focusing on three main areas: health care, taxes, and clean energy. This bill is a huge stepping stone that will help the United States move forward in reaching crucial climate goals.
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ACE INTERVIEW: A Deep Dive with Aaditi Lele and her Climate Justice Activism
Aaditi Lele (she/her) is an inspiring young climate justice activist making strides with her advocacy at Vanderbilt University. Aaditi is currently the Research & Policy Communications Lead at Zero Hour, a News Editor with the Vanderbilt Hustler, and a Fossil Free 5 campaign member. Her work has been featured by The Washington Post, CNN, and more.
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ACE’s 2022 Wrap-Up
As 2022 wraps up, we at Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) want to take the time to celebrate our wins from the past year. Here are just a few of them.
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The 101 on the Pennsylvania Gas Leak
A massive environmental and health issue has taken hold in western Pennsylvania. On November 6, 2022, a vent in an underground natural gas storage well began leaking. For more than 11 days, the Rager Mountain facility tried and failed to plug the leak, resulting in millions of cubic feet of natural gas leaking into the atmosphere. If these estimates are accurate, then the leak will have caused 1.1 billion cubic feet in emissions – the equivalent to the greenhouse gasses produced from burning 1,080 rail cars of coal. The leak was not stopped until over a week after it began.
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Being Able to Discuss Climate Change is Half the Battle
When Tori first learned about climate change, she wanted to talk about it. But a conversation about the climate emergency …
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Representation Matters: Indigenous Creators and Activists to Follow
Representation matters because it takes just one person to become the next generation’s inspiration. Representation builds community and nothing is more powerful than what we can do when we join forces. For Laxtinx Heritage month, here are a few content creators everyone should know about. Read through this blog and check out each content creator’s social media platform. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a like on their posts!
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