The 1-year mark of Joe Biden’s presidency is fast approaching and as an environmentally-concerned American, this upcoming anniversary has made me curious to dig into Biden’s climate record. President Biden campaigned with a climate-friendly platform and promised to restore the United States’ presence on the international stage for climate policy. So what has actually happenedContinue reading “President Biden & the Climate: a year in review”
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The Dawn of a New Era? A Look at President Joe Biden’s Proposed Climate Policies
2021 marks the dawn of a new era in Washington D.C. President Biden has a unique opportunity to progress environmental policies and justice.
Recycling Isn’t the Answer
Recycling is a well established waste management strategy for many developed nations. However, recycling is not always the best solution to improve environmental performance.
How to Work with your Local Council
Engaging with local politics may seem overwhelming at first but there are five things you can do to effectively work with your local Council.
Declaring a Climate Emergency: How to Avoid Greenwashing
Far and wide, we have seen councils, cities, and even businesses in some cases, declaring a climate emergency. As of the end of July 2019, there are 901 jurisdictions across 18 countries that have made the declaration. A part of me celebrates this success – people are finally waking up to the reality that we are inContinue reading “Declaring a Climate Emergency: How to Avoid Greenwashing”
COP 21: Putting the Pieces Together for Private-Sector Action
On Saturday, Dec. 12, the world saw a historical moment – world leaders shook on the first climate agreement that actually meant something, or as the Guardian put it, solidified the end of the fossil fuel era. The 2015 United Nations climate change conference, commonly known as COP21, met in Paris and produced a 40-pageContinue reading “COP 21: Putting the Pieces Together for Private-Sector Action”
Climate Four 