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New Poll: More than Half of Canadians Support Government Action to Phase Out Fossil Fuels and Prioritize Renewable Energy

Enviromental Defense

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People The majority of Canadians want to see governments in Canada tackle the climate crisis by prioritizing renewable energy and phasing out fossil fuels, according to a poll commissioned by Environmental Defence and conducted by Abacus Data.

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Seniors are mobilizing – we want to be part of the bigger climate action movement

Enviromental Defense

But this year, 2024, was different – Canadian seniors in 76 locations mobilized 6000 people to call for a better world, free from the destruction caused by burning fossil fuels. We also have to: integrate our support for, and build stronger alliances with, the Indigenous peoples who are leading the resistance to fossil fuel expansion.

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Ask a Scientist: What’s Up With the Attack on ESG Investing?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Since the summer of 2021, five Republican-controlled state legislatures have passed bills banning their state governments from doing business with financial institutions that they allege have divested from fossil fuel companies as a result of ESG investment policies. Another six statehouses are considering similar bills.

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How Do You Talk to Children about Climate Change? One Book Has a Few Ideas

Union of Concerned Scientists

He recently published a children’s book titled Goodnight Fossil Fuels! that’s specifically about climate change and fossil fuel accountability. The book was co-written and illustrated by environmental educator and artist Kira Davis. A collage of images from Goodnight Fossil Fuels!

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Who’s Doing Chevron’s Dirty Work in California?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Questioning fossil fuel companies is part of our mission, but each year the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) gets a chance to aim some choice words directly at corporate leaders during their annual shareholders’ meetings. million last year to pump out disinformation about California’s energy policies. million in 2023 and $1.2

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FracTracker Alliance Announces 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients To Be Honored Dec. 4

PA Environment Daily

She co-directs the Gulf Fossil Finance Hub , working to defund fossil fuels and invest in communities. Her efforts have since focused on addressing the fossil fuel industry’s impact on conservation, the environment, and public health. Quinn is also a 2024 Environmental Leadership Initiative Fellow.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

10-12 In State College [PaEN] Public Participation -- PA Environmental Educators Urge Action In Response To New Federal Directives Impacting Environmental Education; Take National Survey Gathering Insights From Educators [PaEN] -- PA, NY To Host Feb. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.