Climate Action Plan Anniversary: Green For All Praises Nationwide Climate Efforts
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Climate Action Plan Anniversary: Green For All Praises Nationwide Climate Efforts Actions help fortify communities most vulnerable to climate change disasters
WASHINGTON – One year ago today, President Obama unveiled a plan for combatting climate change. Since then, the country took many steps to protect communities from the health, economic and environmental impacts of climate change.
Read moreKeep It Fresh Awards & Panel Inspire Climate Action
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Green Community Leaders Inspire Climate Action at “Keep It Fresh” Awards Ceremony & Panel Green For All and Going Green Living Bling Event Speaks to Colorado’s Communities of Color
Read moreCarbon Safeguards a Win for Communities of Color, Low-income Americans
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Obama Administration Proposed Limits on Climate Pollution from Existing Coal Plants Carbon Safeguards a Win for Communities of Color, Low-income Americans
Read moreGreen For All Applauds “My Brother’s Keeper” Report, Calls on Americans to Become Mentors for Young Men of Color
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the “My Brother’s Keeper” Task Force released a report detailing their initial recommendations to President Obama on how to help young men of color overcome barriers to opportunity and achievement. The President also called on Americans to become long-term mentors at WH.gov/mybrotherskeeper.
Read moreClimate Justice Now: Community Forum Brings New Vision to Climate Discussion
Rep. Keith Ellison & Environmental Leaders Connect Climate Action to Economic Prosperity for Minnesota’s Communities of Color
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.— Today, environmental champions brought a new perspective to the climate conversation during Green For All (GFA) and Sierra Club Environmental Justice campaign’s Climate Justice Now: Community Forum.
Read moreNational Climate Assessment Finds What We Know to Be True – Climate Change is Real
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the White House will release the third National Climate Assessment (NCA), a federal analysis that documents the damage climate change is causing to communities and businesses across the country as well as ways to mitigate or adapt to it. The assessment is expected to guide President Obama's environmental agenda.
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Green For All Highlights Resiliency Strategies at Earth Day Event
WASHINGTON, D.C.— This Earth Day, Green For All’s new Executive Director Nikki Silvestri is revealing strategies that will help communities of color thrive in the face of climate change, strengthening their ability to leap forward economically and environmentally.
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Earth Day 2014: Green For All Pauses to Reflect, Prepare & Celebrate
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In 1970, the world celebrated its first Earth Day. Now, more than forty years later, Green For All is taking this time to reflect on the current climate, prepare our communities to thrive in the face of climate change, and celebrate our green energy leaders.
Statement of Green For All Executive Director Nikki Silvestri
“This Earth Day, we’re pausing to reflect, prepare and celebrate. When we look around, we can’t deny that the problems facing our planet are daunting. Big polluters are still getting away with poisoning our air and water. Worldwide, we’re seeing a spike in storms, drought, and disasters—and poor folks and communities of color continue to get hit first and worst by climate change.
Read moreGreen For All Applauds President Obama’s Efforts to Increase Opportunities and Improve the Livelihood of Young Men of Color
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to yesterday’s announcement of “My Brother’s Keeper,” President Obama’s new initiative to help young men of color overcome barriers to opportunity and achievement, Green for All Executive Director Nikki Silvestri issued the following statement:
Read moreGreen for All Applauds Obama’s Climate Resilience Fund
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Calls for Measures to Further Fortify Communities of Color
WASHINGTON—Today, President Obama unveiled new actions the Administration is taking in response to the crippling drought out west as well as proposed a $1 billion “Climate Resilience Fund” to prepare communities for the environmental disasters ahead.
Read moreThe Hunger Games Continue: Farm Bill Brings Drastic Food Stamp Cuts, Limited Improvements to Fix Broken Food System
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February 4, 2014
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Senate passed the long-awaited 2014 Farm Bill, which issued a devastating $8.5 billion cut from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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