Blackness
By: Manal Murangi, Federal Fellow I am just beginning to grasp Blackness and accept it as a growing and changing definition in my life, fluid as a river. I’ve been confronted with questions of ‘What does ...
Policy Brief: Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool and Justice40
By: Danielle Fossett, Environmental Justice Initiatives Associate IntroductionThe Justice 40 Initiative (J40), a whole-of-government initiative presented by President Biden, made it a goal as part of Executive Order 14008 on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home ...
How Climate Change Affects Florida’s Waters
By: Navya Natarajan, Florida FellowFlorida is known for its natural environment: the wide array of beaches, the coral reefs that stretch along the coast, and the wetlands of the Everglades, home to abundant wildlife.All of ...
It’s Been Beautiful
Reflections on My Tenure as Executive Director as I Embark on My Next ChapterBy Jasmine Davenport, Former Executive Director at Our ClimateAs I think back to July 1, 2020, I remember the joy I felt ...
Radical Joy
Photo Blog by Adah Crandall, Oregon FellowAs a young person, the climate crisis terrifies me. Much of the news we hear is centered on catastrophe, and it can be exhausting and disheartening to witness continued destruction ...
How Your Home Can Play a Part in Climate Change Mitigation
When it comes to climate mitigation, the bulk of the work should be done by those with more resources, such as government institutions and large corporations. But as individuals, we can also do our part ...
The Climate Advocate’s Guide to Forestation, Afforestation, and Reforestation
By Alexis EvripidouCarbon dioxide removal (CDR) is the process of removing existing Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere. Many scientists and climate change experts believe even if we manage to reach net zero emissions,CDR will be required ...
The Climate Advocate’s Guide to Carbon Storage Terms
By Alicja MazurkiewiczClimate change is so advanced already that mitigating carbon emissions may no longer be enough to address its negative effects. The scientific community is now realizing that the countries that emit the largest ...
Living Seven Feet Above Water
By: Esther Perceval, Florida FellowLiving in Florida I’ve always known that we’re close to the water, but it didn’t truly hit me how close until I saw abandoned homes that looked like they were part ...