Climate Change

February 23, 2023

DEADLINE: The Sunrise Project RFP for Journalistic investigations Into Financial Institutions and Climate Change

The Sunrise Project is looking to fund freelance investigative journalists to conduct medium- to long-term investigations into private financial institutions' role in driving the climate crisis. Submissions are due by Feb 23, 2023.

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Oversight Chair Seeks Info On Kerry’s International Climate Negotiations

"House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday requested information from U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on the details of Kerry’s international negotiations for the Biden administration, particularly with Chinese officials."

Source: The Hill, 02/03/2023
March 14, 2023

Weaving Our Stories: Women and Girls in Climate Communications

This year's UN NGO Conference on the Status of Women forum is focusing on climate change. The Energy Justice Law and Policy Center is hosting this virtual side event featuring the storytelling work and art of Black women/girls in climate. 5:30-7:30 p.m. ET. Pictured, left: Raya Salter, EJLPC founder.

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"House Republicans Blast Environmental Rules In First Energy Meeting"

"House Republicans took aim at the country’s bedrock environmental policy in their first meeting in charge of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Tuesday, painting a bleak picture of the energy sector under President Biden and pushing for sweeping action to boost gas production."

Source: The Hill, 02/02/2023

Green Group Urges California To Limit The Growing Of Almonds And Alfalfa

"As drought and climate change continue to wreak havoc on California’s water supply, an environmental advocacy group is calling on the state to limit the cultivation of thirsty crops like almonds and alfalfa, saying the agriculture industry is guzzling most of the state’s supplies at the expense of residents."

Source: LA Times, 02/02/2023

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