How the media almost missed the hostile takeover of Michigan
Elected officials can:
a) call a meeting to order;
b) approve the minutes;
c) and adjourn the meeting.
East Bay mom up for White House honor for work on climate change
An East Bay woman is one of 10 people from across the country who will be recognized by the White House Friday for helping low-income and underserved communities prepare for and adapt to a changing climate.
Read morePanama Papers Prove America Has the Money to Transition to 100% Clean Energy
Last week, the IRS asked anyone who might be exposed in the Panama Papers to come forward before they get caught. And for good reason—America is a hotbed of tax evasion.
Read moreNew Campaign Calls For Polluters ‘To Pay For What They Break’
Environmental pollution used to be an inconsequential act for industries and communities. Yet as science has evolved and explained the many effects of pollution, including climate change, the notion of having a free pass to pollute has ended.
Read moreNo Criminal Charges for Gov. Snyder in Flint Water Crisis
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed criminal charges against two state Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) employees and one Flint city worker yesterday for their role in the Flint water crisis. One name that was noticeably absent from the list: Gov. Rick Snyder.
Read moreQ&A with Vien Truong: Once a refugee, now fighter of poverty and pollution
Earth Day, on April 22, is a moment for us to reflect on how we’re protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, the species that share our habitats, and the spectacular landscapes we cherish. In honor of Earth Day 2016, the Hewlett Foundation is showcasing seven grantees who are working to help make the planet more sustainable. We’re rolling out a weeklong Q&A series with up-and-coming leaders who are passionate about the environment.
Read moreMark Ruffalo, Van Jones petition in Flint water crisis to fix service lines
FLINT, MI - Actor Mark Ruffalo has been joined by political commentator Van Jones and Vien Truong in a petition calling for Gov. Rick Snyder to fix all the pipes in the city as a result of the Flint water crisis.
Read moreStar power to fight the Flint crisis: Green For All’s campaign with Mark Ruffalo and Van Jones to help residents of the suffering city
As the initial shock of the lead-poisoning emergency in Flint, Michigan has worn off, media coverage has shifted away from conditions in the city and increasingly focused on contentious and politically charged official hearings. But in Flint, the crisis continues.
Read moreMark Ruffalo urges President Obama to act on Flint water crisis
FLINT, MI - After hearing stories from those in the community of losing children, rashes, and other complications Flint residents have tied to the city's water crisis, actor Mark Ruffalo took the podium at St. Michael's Catholic Church.
Read moreActivist Van Jones Joins Artists For Bus Tour Leading Crisis Response In Flint
The morning after the Democratic Presidential Debate will draw the nation’s attention to Flint, Michigan. Green For All will assemble a diverse group of activists and artists to join the Support For Flint’s Future Bus Tour. The tour will begin on Monday, March 7 at 9 a.m. EST, making several site visits across Flint to call attention, bear witness and share solutions for the ongoing Flint Water Crisis.
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