Climate Change
Recapping COP26 2021
In our previous blog, we discussed the origins of COP26, who is involved in this year’s climate conference, and what is at stake if these call for actions continue to go unanswered. The event was highly anticipated due to last year’s delay, which was caused by the coronavirus pandemic. As in previous years, many individuals…
Read MoreCOP26 Explained: An Urgent Call for Climate Action
Lately, you might be hearing a great deal about COP26 in the news. How might this affect your family, your job or your business? On an international level, countries and organizations are coming together to address the impact of global warming on communities and livelihoods around the world. COP26 plays a major role in bringing…
Read MoreThe Climate Solutions Now Act of 2021 and the Future of Climate Change Legislation
While there are many national climate change initiatives being drafted and discussed, change is also possible on a more local level. The Climate Solutions Now Act of 2021 was active in the Maryland General Assembly, but unfortunately died in mid-April. The compromised version of the bill that both the House and Senate could agree on…
Read MoreHow the Biden Administration’s Plans for the Climate Crisis Could Shape the Future of Employment and Development
Every time there is a transition in power, we are presented with new challenges and opportunities when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. The Biden-Harris Administration recently released their commitments on climate change and their plan is designed to create new jobs, build and rebuild infrastructure and deliver on environmental justice promises. What can…
Read MoreTrusting Science to Address Climate Change
What Truths Can We Trust? In this period of distrusting data while simultaneously facing challenges whose solutions depend on reliable data, we have a responsibility to critically consider all of the data and its sources. The challenges we face include Covid, the economy, political divisions, social justice, and climate change. While distrust of information sources…
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