There’s a good chance one of the most hopeful stories of the year flew under your radar. With the Jane Teranes Climate Change Education Requirement, the University of California, San Diego became the first major public university in the country to establish a climate change course requirement. That means approximately 7,000 students will gain exposure…
A fracking company CEO, Fox News host, and pro-pipeline governor walk into a bar… It sounds like the setup for a bad joke, but this concerning subset of Trump’s Cabinet picks is fairly representative of the whole so far. As the President’s primary advisors and leaders of major national departments, the members of the Cabinet…
There is no sugarcoating how bad the consequences of the recent election will be for the United States and for the world. On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will take the oath of office and become the 47th President of the United States. Within hours, he will almost certainly withdraw the United States from the…
It wasn’t the outcome we wanted or worked for. But you and so many others worked tirelessly for something better. We did everything we could, which is all we can do. And that’s why our priority this week is to acknowledge your effort with a THANK YOU! CANdoers completed more than 35,000 “Get Out the…
As we write this, the election has not happened, and we are working for a positive outcome with hope and determination. But whatever the outcome, beacons of light shine out in the twilight, giving us reasons for hope. There are more than you think! If you’re looking for more climate positivity, there’s plenty more where this…
With only 9 days to go, is there anything more we can still do? YES! Across the country, people are working harder than ever to help Kamala Harris and climate champions get elected on November 5th. Early voters in swing states are turning out in record numbers. Volunteers are still signing up for phone banking…
“Seatbelts, everyone!” Ms. Frizzle’s Magic School Bus predates the modern EV era, but no doubt she would have enthusiastically bundled her kids into a Magic Electric School Bus had she been able! After all, a truly magical vehicle would be exhaust-free and put children’s health first. So what if we told you that Kamala Harris…
Project 2025 outlines what’s in store for us if Donald Trump gets a second term. Although he disavows the plan, it was put together by his former staff and most loyal supporters. It’s what they want and largely reflects what Trump has said he wants. With no other detailed plan for Trump 2.0 in place,…
The superstorms in the Southeast are another reminder of the growing cost of delayed action on climate change. Damage from severe weather events costs the United States billions of dollars each year. However, the Climate Policy Initiative estimates that continuing as we are would lead to warming beyond 3°C, costing the global economy an additional…
We’ve talked about how we can win the Presidency in swing states, and we know we’ll need to focus on key congressional districts if we want to flip the house. That brings us to the third, most-critical piece of the puzzle: holding the Senate. If Kamala Harris wins the Presidency and Democrats flip the House and…