In this edition of our Community Climate Champions series highlighting individuals and organizations building a better future for their communities, we focus on the Hudson River Watershed Alliance. After 25 years in our childhood home, my family left the fenced-in suburbs for Jersey City where our backyard view was replaced with the New York City
DetailsIn this edition of our Community Climate Champions series highlighting individuals and organizations building a better future for their communities, we focus on NYC H2O. Where would we be without tap water? Before sitting down to write this blog, I brushed my teeth, made a pot of coffee, and ran the dishwasher. We do all
DetailsIn this edition of our Community Climate Champions series highlighting individuals and organizations building a better future for their communities, we focus on the Catskill Center. Few things are more rewarding than finally reaching the summit of your hike. The last quarter mile or so seems to last an eternity. You know the view at
DetailsIn this edition of our Community Climate Champions series highlighting individuals and organizations building a better future for their neighborhoods, we focus on Climate-Smart Rhinebeck in Hudson Valley. It takes a community effort to properly prepare local residents for the effects of climate change. But sometimes it’s really hard to get started. Where do you
DetailsIn this edition of our Community Climate Champions series highlighting individuals and organizations building a better future for their neighborhoods we focus on Brooklyn-based nonprofit City Growers. An Oasis in the City Last summer on a cloudy day in June, I stood atop an oasis of green space in New York City and the world’s
DetailsThis is the third post in our Community Climate Champions series highlighting individuals and organizations building a better future for their neighborhoods. In this edition, we focus on Repair Cafe Hudson Valley. We can’t all be handy. In full transparency, I personally don’t know how to sew holes shut in my clothing or fix a
DetailsThis is the first post in our Community Climate Champions series highlighting individuals and organizations building a better future for their neighborhoods. In this edition, we focus on the Finger Lakes Climate Fund. In Ithaca, New York, an innovative carbon offset program is giving local residents the chance to contribute to and benefit from local
DetailsKeeping up with the evolving energy industry can be tough. We’re here to help break it down for you. Across the world, cutting-edge advancements in renewable energy are mitigating climate change. Costs are declining, accessibility continues to grow, and innovative solutions are combating the negative effects of antiquated energy practices. It’s an exciting time in
Details“There is an old parable of the blind men trying to describe an elephant. Each can only feel one piece and thus they each miss out on the whole picture.” Climate change affects all aspects of life — the environment, politics, economics, and social equity, to name a few. Work in the renewable energy industry
DetailsNeed an environmental pick-me-up? We’ve all been there before. Hear from leaders and activists to get your dose of optimism below. Powering a renewable future can feel daunting. Personally, when I feel overwhelmed, it helps to remind myself that I’m not in it alone. Amazing leaders from around the world are taking action, and on
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