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People of Color in Top Environmental Posts Not Growing

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星期四, 十二月 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Green 2.0 said today that its new Transparency Report Card shows that the growth of communities of color in environmental jobs slowed this year, hitting a green ceiling.

Key Points: 
  • Green 2.0, a national independent campaign working to increase racial and ethnic diversity among environmental organizations, released its latest report today at a gathering of environmental champions in Washington, D.C.
  • Board and senior staff at NGOs have had a zero percent increase in representation of people of color since 2022.
  • Women make up the majority of the environmental sector workforce, but not leadership roles.
  • "It's up to environmental leaders to ensure our climate priorities reflect the voices and perspectives of the diverse body of people impacted by our changing environment and pollution."

Attentive Energy One Selected by New York State to Power Over 700,000 Homes with Offshore Wind

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星期五, 十一月 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attentive Energy One – a joint venture between TotalEnergies, Rise Light & Power, and Corio Generation – has been selected by Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in New York State's highly competitive third offshore wind solicitation to negotiate an offtake agreement with NYSERDA. This 1,400 MW offshore wind project will support the nation's first renewable repowering of a major fossil fuel generator, retiring and replacing a 60-year-old unit at Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City. Once operational, the project is expected to power over 700,000 New York homes from an area more than 50 miles from the nearest point onshore in New York.

Key Points: 
  • When we decided to enter the U.S. market, we quickly identified New York as a clean energy, economic development, and offshore wind leader.
  • Attentive Energy One's Key Commitments:
    Attentive Energy One will retire and replace fossil-fuel generation at the Ravenswood Generating Station with offshore wind.
  • "Attentive Energy One is a case study on how to do offshore wind right," said New York Offshore Wind Alliance Director Fred Zalcman.
  • "Attentive Energy One's project positively impacts people living and working across New York State and further solidifies the Capital Region's standing as a major offshore wind component manufacturing hub.

The New York Geothermal Energy Organization (NY-GEO) - Commends New York State Governor Kathy Hochul for signing legislation that will Expand Opportunities for Geothermal Heating and Cooling for New York's Buildings

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星期四, 九月 21, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Geothermal Energy Organization NY-GEO, a not-for-profit trade association, representing the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry in New York State, celebrates the New York Governor for signing A6949/S6604 during Climate Week. 

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Geothermal Energy Organization NY-GEO , a not-for-profit trade association, representing the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry in New York State, celebrates the New York Governor for signing A6949/ S6604 during Climate Week.
  • The geothermal heat pump industry is installing hundreds of systems for New York building owners every year.
  • The new regulations created under this law will significantly increase access to geothermal across the state and help ensure New York meets its climate goals.
  • New York has not only become the State of Opportunity, but it has also become a leader in implementing renewable energy."

Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument Campaign Launches

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星期三, 九月 6, 2023
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ONTARIO, Ore., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new campaign, Protect the Owyhee Canyonlands, launched today calling for National Monument designation before the end of 2024. Founding campaign members include: The Wilderness Society, Oregon Natural Desert Association, Conservation Lands Foundation, Friends of the Owyhee, People of Red Mountain, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club Oregon Chapter, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, American Whitewater, Great Basin Resource Watch, and others. 

Key Points: 
  • ONTARIO, Ore., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new campaign, Protect the Owyhee Canyonlands , launched today calling for National Monument designation before the end of 2024.
  • Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument Campaign Calls on Biden, Sens Wyden, Merkley to protect OR's Owyhee Canyonlands
    The Owyhee Canyonlands is the largest conservation opportunity in the American West, boasting millions of acres of deep canyons, rolling sagebrush grasslands, and rushing rivers worthy of National Monument status.
  • "Formed over millions of years, the Owyhee Canyonlands is a wild and iconic landscape that deserves permanent protection as a National Monument," said Nicole Layman, Deputy Vice President of Conservation Campaigns, The Wilderness Society .
  • The national monument campaign launches at a critical moment in the three-decades-long effort to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands.

The New York Geothermal Energy Organization (NY-GEO) - Commends The New York Legislature for Voting to Reform Geothermal Drilling Regulations

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星期五, 六月 9, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, N.Y., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Geothermal Energy Organization NY-GEO, a not-for-profit trade association, representing the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry in New York State, congratulates the New York Senate on passage of S6604 yesterday; this follows the passage of companion legislation A6949 by the New York Assembly on May 17, 2023, by a vote of 143 to 3.

Key Points: 
  • I appreciate the efforts of NY-GEO and all advocates in working to make geothermal technology more accessible to all."
  • New York has not only become the State of Opportunity, but it has also become a leader in implementing renewable energy."
  • The change in current regulations that treat geothermal systems at depths greater than 500' like oil and gas drilling will remove barriers to buildings with a smaller footprint.
  • Residential and commercial buildings not able to benefit from the energy bill savings of geothermal heat pumps now can.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Meets with Leading Environmental Partners to Discuss Environmental Justice, Water Quantity and Quality Solutions

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星期四, 十二月 1, 2022
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GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the country faces environmental issues including drought and water quality, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation is convening its National Partner Network Annual Meeting to discuss solutions.

Key Points: 
  • GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the country faces environmental issues including drought and water quality, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation is convening its National Partner Network Annual Meeting to discuss solutions.
  • From November 30 through December 2, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation will bring together over 25 individuals from 15 top environmental organizations across the United States.
  • We are very excited to host The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation National Partners in person for the first time since 2019.
  • About The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation:
    The mission of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation is to inspire, connect and cultivate a community of purpose.

The Mobility House Partners with NYCSBUS to Deliver Clean, Electric School Buses in New York City

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星期三, 十一月 30, 2022
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The Mobility House has been selected by New York City School Bus Umbrella Services (NYCSBUS) to manage electric vehicle charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operations for the largest V2G school bus electrification project in the state.

Key Points: 
  • The Mobility House has been selected by New York City School Bus Umbrella Services (NYCSBUS) to manage electric vehicle charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operations for the largest V2G school bus electrification project in the state.
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    The Mobility House optimizes charging for one of the country's largest bidirectional school bus electrification projects in partnership with NYCSBUS.
  • NYCSBUS is expected to receive the first 10 electric school buses in 2023, with the next 20 electric buses to follow.
  • The Mobility House has more than 250 employees across its operations in Munich, Zurich and Belmont, Calif. For more information visit mobilityhouse.com .

New Studies Estimate Job Creation Potential of Inflation Reduction Act In Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, and Pennsylvania

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星期三, 十月 19, 2022
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The numbers are in and they show the Inflation Reduction Act will create good jobs in these four states and across the country, said BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director Jason Walsh.

Key Points: 
  • The numbers are in and they show the Inflation Reduction Act will create good jobs in these four states and across the country, said BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director Jason Walsh.
  • The Inflation Reduction Act has created massive potential to bring more good-paying union jobs to Colorado, said Dennis Dougherty, Executive Director of Colorado AFL-CIO and BlueGreen Alliance Colorado Steering Committee member.
  • The investments in the Inflation Reduction Act will launch a new era of job creation in Michigan, said Michigan AFL-CIO President Ron Bieber.
  • This analysis shows the massive potential of the Inflation Reduction Act to increase industrial manufacturing jobs across Pennsylvania, said Angela Ferritto, President of the PA AFL-CIO.

Corvias Foundation Enables Unique Government Cooperative for Scholars

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星期一, 十月 17, 2022
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Corvias Foundation , which has awarded more than $15M to more than 500 military dependents, hosted a three-day program in collaboration with Holland & Knight for select Corvias Foundation scholars and alumni to learn about enacting policy change.

Key Points: 
  • Corvias Foundation , which has awarded more than $15M to more than 500 military dependents, hosted a three-day program in collaboration with Holland & Knight for select Corvias Foundation scholars and alumni to learn about enacting policy change.
  • Corvias Foundation is a private foundation founded by Corvias Chairman John Picerne to support education opportunities for military families.
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    Corvias Foundation scholars participate in a three-day program in our nations capital to learn about enacting policy change.
  • Caption: Corvias Foundation scholars participate in a three-day program in our nations capital to learn about enacting policy change.

Environmental Groups and UNITE HERE Local 11 Call Out Terranea “Eco-Resort” Owners Lowe & JC Resorts for Execs’ Funding of Climate Change Deniers

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星期二, 七月 26, 2022
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Last week a coalition of environmental organizations and allies called out Terranea Resort owners JC Resorts and Lowe for throwing millions at anti-environment politicians and other conservative causes.

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  • Last week a coalition of environmental organizations and allies called out Terranea Resort owners JC Resorts and Lowe for throwing millions at anti-environment politicians and other conservative causes.
  • The Terranea, a sprawling property along an environmentally sensitive stretch of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, bills itself as a sustainable and eco-friendly resort.
  • Robert J. Lowe Sr. contributed $50,000 to the Koch Brothers Americans for Prosperity Action (AFPA) from October 9, 2020 through October 1, 2021.
  • It is outrageous that executives of the owners of Terranea, a resort billed as environmentally friendly, would be funding the politicians responsible for blocking reform to stop catastrophic climate change, said Kurt Petersen, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11.