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Statement from Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on the House’s Passage of The American Clean Energy & Security Act
Today the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy & Security Act, a bill that will ensure that a diversity of Americans have access to green, career-path jobs. The statement from Green For All CEO, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, follows.
Statement from Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins on the House Energy & Commerce Committee's Passage of The American Clean Energy & Security Act
The House Energy and Commerce Committee today passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), a bill that lays the groundwork for a clean energy economy.
Green For All has received its 501(c)3 determination
Over the past 16 months, Green For All has been a fiscally sponsored project of the Natural Capital Institute (NCI). Green For All is grateful to NCI‘s founder and executive director, Paul Hawken, and director, Peggy Duvette, for their tireless support during Green For All’s amazing period of growth. Paul Hawken’s vision for a green economy is foundational to Green For All’s mission and we are honored to have begun this work in partnership with NCI.
GREEN FOR ALL APPLAUDS SIGNING OF SERVE AMERICA ACT;
Today, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act into law, marking an historic expansion of public service opportunities. The Act, with its signature Clean Energy Service Corps program, ushers in a new era of green community service. The statement, from Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, follows:
Van Jones to join White House - Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins to lead Green For All
The “green jobs” movement will get a major boost next week, as Green For All founder Van Jones joins the Obama administration and economic justice powerhouse Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins takes the reins at Green For All.
Stance on the Recovery Package: Yes!
American families are being crushed under an avalanche of pink slips, overdue bills and eviction notices. For every hour that our government delays in taking effective action, we pay dearly. President Barack Obama promised us he would begin fixing the U.S. economy immediately, while greening our future. True to his word, he is trying to deliver – through his proposed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Green For All Applauds President-Elect Obama's Energy and Environmental Appointees
As President-elect Obama continues to unveil his Cabinet, Green For All today applauded Mr. Obama’s picks for key environmental and energy positions.
Green For All Commends Vice President Gore’s Challenge for 100% Renewable and Clean Energy
Today, in a landmark speech, Vice President Al Gore set forth a challenge to have 100% carbon-free electricity in the United States within a decade. In addition to addressing environmental, economic, and national security concerns, this effort has the potential to lift millions of Americans out of poverty.
Green For All Disappointed by Senate's Impasse on Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act
As Senate debate on the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act (S. 3036) concluded today, Green For All expressed disappointment with the Senate’s inaction on the bill, which had the potential, particularly if strengthened during the amendment process, to affect profound and positive change for both the American people and the planet. The statement, from Green For All Founder and President Van Jones, follows...
Green For All Commends Senator Boxer's Leadership on Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act
As Congress begins to debate the Climate Security Act (S. 2191), Green For All issued a statement applauding Senator Boxer for including a number of important modifications to the bill that will help support the creation of green-collar jobs and job training programs. Green For All also urged Members of Congress to support climate protection legislation that helps build an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty while staving off the worst effects of global warming. The statement, from Green For All Founder and President Van Jones, follows
