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U.S. Climate Action Network: A Beacon of Hope

U.S. Climate Action Network: A Beacon of Hope

Last week, Bee Moorhead and I visited North Carolina as members of USCAN, a group of dedicated and passionate environmentalists committed to fighting climate change for over 28 years.  USCAN is a collaborative network of over 190 organizations active on climate change...
SCOTUS Undermines the EPA’s Power to Fight Climate Change

SCOTUS Undermines the EPA’s Power to Fight Climate Change

Today’s decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency drastically undermines federal efforts to reduce greenhouse gas pollution from power plants under the guidance of the Clean Air Act. West Virginia v. EPA was brought before the Supreme Court of the...
The Unsustainable Reality of a Car-centric United States

The Unsustainable Reality of a Car-centric United States

As temperatures continued to rise across the Southwest, imposing heat watches, advisories, and warnings, so did the price at the pumps. Gasoline prices hit a record high of $5 a gallon this weekend, harming the pockets of those who rely on cars to commute. The U.S. is...
Austin Starbucks Makes Union History

Austin Starbucks Makes Union History

 A local Austin Starbucks made history last Friday by becoming the first Starbucks in the Lone Star State to unionize. The 45th and Lamar location officially won unionization by a 10-1 vote, securing a historic victory for the Texas labor movement.  This location is...