Posts by Green 2.0 Team
Embracing Your Heritage Doesn’t Mean You Need To Eat Meat
In this blog, Green 2.0 Fellow Kevin Hernandez discusses the colonization of Mexico and how it streamlined Mexican food becoming meat-centric along with his experience as a vegetarian Mexican-American. He proposes that people try to understand their culture and encourages them to try a plant-based diet.
Read MoreThe Ethical Echoes of Oppenheimer and Our Climate Crisis: A Call for Collective Responsibility
Through the lens of the award-winning film Oppenheimer, Good Energy Collective’s Michael Mouton argues for a reevaluation and departure from the ‘great man’ narrative. He calls for a collective approach to far-reaching crises and problems — like the climate crisis.
Read MoreBreaking Barriers and Empowering Women of Color in Environmental Policy
Marilyn serves as the Public Engagement Director for the House Committee on Natural Resources Democrats. She leads the Committee staff work on all stakeholder engagement on issues that fall under the jurisdiction of the Committee.
Read MoreCitizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL)
Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a grassroots nonprofit organization working to solve climate change. CCL has over 220,000 supporters nationwide, organized into more than 380 local chapters. Staff trains and supports those volunteers to educate their communities and their members of Congress about climate solutions. Together, we’re building the political will to stop the carbon pollution that’s overheating the planet.Â
Read MoreAdvancing Justice from the Classroom to Capitol Hill
Josephine Amusa serves as a policy advisor for Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08). In this capacity, she leads all issues related to energy, climate, natural resources and public lands, science and space, animals, and Tribes.
Read MoreOur History and The Why
Serving as the Diversity and Justice Senior Vice President at The Climate Reality Project, Jamiah held DEIJ leadership roles within the political space and worked for progressive organizations and civil rights, before her almost 3-year tenure at The Climate Reality Project.
Read MoreEqual Pay Day Social Media Toolkit
March 12th, 2024 marks Equal Pay Day, a poignant reminder of the persistent gender pay gap. It symbolizes the extra days into the next year that women, on average, must work to earn what men earned the previous year.
Read MoreEmpowering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Affinity Groups & ERGs
Affinity groups and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are critical to building a culture of inclusivity and diversity within organizations. It has been demonstrated that the existence of these groups boosts feelings of inclusion and community for employees from marginalized communities and improves attraction and retention of diverse talent.
Read MoreThe Nature Conservancy
Founded in the United States through grassroots efforts in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the world’s most impactful environmental nonprofits. At the root of our mission, we work to create a world where people and nature can thrive.
Read MoreActivists Tackle Transportation’s Role in the Climate Crisis
The Central Maryland Transportation Alliance was formed in 2007 as a diverse coalition of corporate and civic leaders uniting business, philanthropic, and institutional sectors around a common agenda: improving and expanding transportation options for the citizens and businesses of Central Maryland. In this blog, President & CEO Brian O’Malley discusses recent efforts to pass more climate-friendly transportation legislation in the state.
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