COP27 Initial Thoughts: Migration, Hope and Sleep Deprivation

COP27 Initial Thoughts: Migration, Hope and Sleep Deprivation

            After over 48 hours of plane, cars and so much sitting in airports, I finally arrived in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt early Saturday morning, greasy, sleep deprived and ready to be thrown into the hectic world that is COP27.             Though climate policy has...
The 2023 Farm Bill Can Reduce Hunger While Fighting Climate Change

The 2023 Farm Bill Can Reduce Hunger While Fighting Climate Change

The reauthorization of the omnibus Farm Bill can reduce food insecurity, benefit the environment, and increase agricultural equity across the country. For nearly a century, this piece of legislation has evolved to meet the needs of farmers and consumers from farm to...
Reproductive Rights and the Dobbs Decision: History and Context

Reproductive Rights and the Dobbs Decision: History and Context

  The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that substantially alters the landscape of reproductive health in the United States. As most observers expected, the ruling eliminates the U.S. Constitutional right to an abortion, and allows state legislatures complete...
There’s Hope for Climate Progress Even Without Legislation

There’s Hope for Climate Progress Even Without Legislation

Despite the setback to  climate legislation resulting from W.Va. Senator Joe Manchin’s intransigence, there’s still hope for climate action through the executive branch. After hearing of Sen. Manchin’s decision, President Biden promised to take “strong...
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...