Labor Joins Climate March

Labor Joins Climate March

In a climate mobilization endorsed by 30 labor unions, an estimated 75,000 people took part in a March to End Fossil Fuels in New York City on September 17. Chris Silvera, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 808, addressed the rally:   First of all, let me just say...
Youth Climate Corps Launched

Youth Climate Corps Launched

President Joe Biden announced a new initiative to train young people for jobs in the clean energy economy.  The American Climate Corps will put a new generation of Americans to work conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, advancing...
Help for Fossil Fuel Communities

Help for Fossil Fuel Communities

Image source: Antonio Rodriguez- stock.adobe.comThe federal government is launching a series of Rapid Response Teams (RRT) to help communities impacted by recent or impending closing of fossil fuel facilities. RRTs are intended to work with energy communities who have...
Local Green New Deals Are Creating Jobs

Local Green New Deals Are Creating Jobs

Despite opposition to a national Green New Deal by rightwing politicians and the fossil fuel industry, many “Little Green New Deals” are under way at the local and state level. A new commentary by LNS co-founder and senior advisor Jeremy Brecher called “The...
Labor Joining September 17 NYC Climate March

Labor Joining September 17 NYC Climate March

By Maria Brescia-Weiler, LNS Staff  On September 17 thousands of people will march in New York City calling on President Biden to make good on his promises to deliver a just transition for workers and our communities, to provide solutions to the economic and climate...