Activism

All forms of advocacy, esp. environmental groups.

Indigenous Community Opposing Canada Pipeline Launches Legal Challenge

"An indigenous community opposing construction of a gas pipeline in Canada launched a legal challenge on Wednesday over the climate impact of fossil fuel projects on indigenous territories while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged pipeline protesters blocking rail lines to find a quick solution."

Source: Reuters, 02/13/2020
March 25, 2020 to March 26, 2020

American Climate Leadership Summit

ecoAmerica is hosting ACLS 2020 in Washington DC. Theme is Ambition • Restoration • Justice, to amplify and accelerate ambition on climate solutions, and build political will and demand for climate action in the 2020 election and beyond. Reporters are invited to attend for free.

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Police Arrest 33 Indigenous Protesters Opposing Canada Gas Pipeline

"Police in Canada arrested 33 indigenous rights protesters on Monday, ending the closure of Vancouver ports in British Columbia province by demonstrators opposed to construction of the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline, but movement of commodities and passenger trains was still disrupted by the ongoing rallies."

Source: Reuters, 02/11/2020

Reporting the Financial Risks of Climate Change

With the negative impacts of climate change becoming clearer by the day, there is a growing awareness among important financial institutions that global warming confronts businesses with large, even catastrophic, economic losses. The latest TipSheet has the backstory on the financial risks of climate change, plus what’s ahead and how to cover it, with story ideas and reporting resources.

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Could Ohio R Have Legal Rights? Movement Tests Power of Local Control

"Can you imagine if the Ohio River and its tributaries had legal rights? While speculative, the idea isn't necessarily far-fetched. This month marks the one-year anniversary of residents in Toledo, Ohio, bestowing Lake Erie with its own bill of rights."

Source: EHN, 02/05/2020

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