With Trump attacking clean energy and boosting fossil fuels, it’s more critical than ever that local governments do all they can to combat the climate crisis. Fortunately, hundreds of cities are already working hard to reduce emissions from their buildings, transportation, and energy systems. But in the face of such dire threats, local governments can […]
Category Archives: In The News
In The News, Monthly Newsletters
November Newsletter: Brad Lander got this one wrong. But he can make amends.
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Nov
Nov
A debate has erupted in New York between one of the city’s most high-profile climate groups and one of its most well-known politicians. For the last two years, New York Communities for Change (NYCC) has campaigned to get Comptroller Brad Lander to move the city’s $300 billion pension funds away from BlackRock and other asset […]
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Oct
Oct
So, we have news: we’re starting a monthly newsletter. Beginning today, we’ll send these newsletters near the start of each month, and each newsletter will go a little deeper than our normal emails, providing an additional level of insight into our strategy and our work. To kick us off, we’re digging into an old strategy […]
In The News, Press Release
Press Release: Protests erupt across the country as tens of thousands urge Wells Fargo to stop siding with forces of authoritarianism
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Aug
Aug
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Protests erupt across the country as tens of thousands urge Wells Fargo to stop siding with forces of authoritarianism Contact: Alice Hu, alice@planetoverprofit.org Photos and videos here San Francisco, CA / New York, NY –– On Friday August 15th, faith leaders, scientists, and environmental justice leaders participated in protests targeting Wells Fargo’s […]