By JENNA MCGUIRE “Let’s keep those executive actions coming—and use them not only to build renewables, but also to shut down fossil fuels,” said Jamie...
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Key Takeaways on Educational Pathways to Green Careers
by Jane C. Eben-Spiff The Leaders in Energy 9th annual Green Jobs Forum was held virtually on September 22, 2022. Welcoming both participants and panelists,...
Key Takeaways on “Landing a Green Job”
By Mason Hammer PANEL 3: LANDING THE JOB Leaders in Energy (LE) 9th Annual Green Jobs Forum, held on September 22, 2022, Panel 3 on...
Mediterranean Sea Ecosystem Threatened by Heat-Induced ‘Marine Wildfire,’ Scientists Warn
By JENNA MCGUIRE Ocean researcher David Diaz said such ocean heatwaves were “the equivalent of underwater wildfires, with fauna and flora dying just as if...
Green Moving Tips for an Eco-Friendly Move
By Nancy Zafrani Approximately 40 million Americans move every year, and all of this moving can contribute to a huge amount of waste and pollution. While...
Rejecting ‘Business as Usual’ While Planet Burns, Students Vow to Occupy Schools Worldwide
By JULIA CONLEY Students from around the world announced [in July] their intention to “disrupt business as usual” at their universities and schools this...
Climate Crisis Pushes Migratory Monarch Butterflies Onto Endangered List
By JAKE JOHNSON The International Union for Conservation of Nature [in July] formally listed the beloved migratory monarch butterfly as endangered, citing dire threats...
The Value of “R”: Insulating for Comfort and Efficiency
By Anna Haefele In 1978, California passed Title 24, a landmark legislation that unified building codes and mandated energy efficiency for new and modified buildings....
Can Lessons from Past Social Movements Help Solve Our Planetary Challenges?
By ANDREW GAINES A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict tells the stories of a number of 20th Century nonviolent social movements that changed...
Inflation Reduction Act Brings Renewed Hope for Climate Action
By DR. MIRIAM ACZEL After refusing to support the nearly $2 trillion Build Back Better Act last year, Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-WV) has...
Designing for Net-Zero: How Architecture Influences Energy Demand
By Anna Haefele When it comes to energy efficient buildings, what often comes to mind are active design components like modern appliances, LED lightbulbs, electric vehicle...
Can Dutch Circularity Lessons Be Applied to Northern Virginia?
By Brandon Licata In June 2022, Leaders in Energy (LE), the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, and Circular Friesland co-hosted a webinar on “The Place-Based Circular...