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Olivia 10 3mo ago
posted in Affordable housing
in case you weren't sure yet - rent control works ;)
BUSINESSINSIDER.COM/STATES-CITIES-R...

Rent control regulations are already in place in five states and Washington, DC. Others are trying to join as rent skyrockets nationwide.

Olivia 10 3mo ago
posted in Affordable housing
With more and more homes in the hands of large investment companies, we should do more to protect the rights of tenants against bullying and abuse... A new renter's bill of rights can't come soon enough if you ask me
CNBC.COM/2023/01/25/BIDEN-ADMINISTR...

The Biden administration rolled out a blueprint for a renters bill of rights, a major win for tenants, advocates say.

Emma 3 4mo ago
posted in Empower women
To show it's possible, in Sweden, more than 40% of politicians are women. And in Rwanda, 56% of parliament are women, shooting up spectacularly after minimum representation quota were set.
UNWOMEN.ORG/EN/NEWS/STORIES/2018/8/...

Emma 3 4mo ago
posted in Empower women
just 1 in 4 in congress are women. we must be able to do better than that...
THECONVERSATION.COM/JUST-OVER-1-IN-...

For decades, there were growing numbers of Democratic and Republican women in Congress, but the number of Republican women has stalled.

claire s 7 4mo ago
posted in Empower women
Gender pay gap: women still earn 16% less than men for the same work.
PEWRESEARCH.ORG/FACT-TANK/2021/05/2...

In 2020, women earned 84% of what men earned, our analysis of median hourly earnings of both full- and part-time workers found.

claire s 7 4mo ago
posted in Empower women
Demanding more women in government is the best way to realise change that lasts
AMERICANPROGRESS.ORG/ARTICLE/STATE-...

claire s 7 4mo ago
posted in Empower women
we must get back what was taken from us.
STATNEWS.COM/2023/01/22/MAKE-2023-T...

This year should be a watershed year that will further improve women's health care and move it well beyond a "niche market."

claire s 7 4mo ago
posted in Reliable media
maybe... we shouldn't let media be controlled by a small group of owners steering news in whatever direction they want?
NEWS.BLOOMBERGLAW.COM/TECH-AND-TELE...

The Federal Communications Commission has an array of rules that limit how many TV and radio stations a single entity can own both across the country and in individual markets. These rules are aimed at ensuring there’s competition, localism, and a diversity of voices in the broadcast industry.

claire s 7 4mo ago
posted in Reliable media
Social media causes anxiety, depression, reduced memory and focus in teens. If we manage to ban alcohol and tobacco for children for being harmful, then when will we stand up and demand a strict implementation of minimum ages for social media ?
HEALTHCARE.UTAH.EDU/HEALTHFEED/POST...

Research has shown that young adults who use social media are three times as likely to suffer from depression, putting a large portion of the population at risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Miruna1 9 4mo ago
posted in Reliable media
here's a cool article explaining why diversity in newsrooms makes is an absolute imperative. enjoy :)
WEFORUM.ORG/AGENDA/2021/12/DIVERSIT...

A diverse workforce and inclusive content are imperative for the longevity of media organizations, yet there is still a lack of diversity in the newsroom.

Miruna1 9 4mo ago
posted in Reliable media
unless social media is held accountable for spreading and amplifying fake news, they will continue to do so as a means to serve the interest of powerful people behind the scenes. so we really need to move forward and hold social media companies accountable for this poisonous activity...
CNBC.COM/2021/07/20/WHITE-HOUSE-SOC...

The comments are the latest from the Biden administration in a tiff over whether or not social media companies are harming users with Covid-19 misinformation.

Miruna1 9 4mo ago
posted in Affordable housing
hi all!!! thanks for the great work. just wanted to post this link about zoning restrictions. byee
MANHATTAN-INSTITUTE.ORG/SORENS-CHAN...

Excessive zoning regulations have choked off the supply of new homes in much of the U.S., causing a severe shortage and skyrocketing prices and rents.[1] Can we solve the problem on the local level, or do we need state and federal intervention?Most zoning regulation in the U.S. happens at the...

liammm 5 4mo ago
posted in Affordable housing
The main benefit of an energy-label would be to increase awareness and information of home buyers or tenants. This protects them better from further increases in heating and cooling costs.
NASEO.ORG/ISSUES/BUILDINGS/HOME-ENE...

liammm 5 4mo ago
posted in Affordable housing
The USA needs a national, unified energy label as soon as possible. We can no longer stay behind when all other western countries have made this move already...
ECOHOME.NET/NEWS/1526/NORTH-AMERICA...

With our international perspective of construction and home pricing trends, it's time to stress the importance to the homeowners of North America and Canada of home performance. If buying a home, or thinking about it - please read this first. A recent report in the UK by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has…

liammm 5 4mo ago
posted in Protect Democracy
... and our democracy is still very much under attack. if we stand by, our freedoms will be gone, forever.
THEGUARDIAN.COM/US-NEWS/2022/OCT/04...

In the first of a new series, we look at how November’s midterm elections could be an inflection point as election deniers seek to take control of the vote counting process

liammm 5 4mo ago
posted in Protect Democracy
I think a large problem is the two party system. time to end that ...
WASHINGTONPOST.COM/BUSINESS/2021/03...

Noah 3 4mo ago
posted in Protect Democracy
interesting video about how gerrymandering corrupts our election results
BROOKINGS.EDU/BLOG/UNPACKED/2018/02...

Brookings Senior Elaine Kamarck unpacks the origin and causes of gerrymandering and explains how states can reform the process for better results.

Noah 3 4mo ago
posted in Protect Democracy
great link brendan123, thanks for posting
Brendan123 22 4mo ago
posted in Protect Democracy
To make democracy work, we need to change how money enters politics. Our politicians should not be for sale...
BRENNANCENTER.ORG/ISSUES/REFORM-MON...

Brendan123 22 4mo ago
posted in Cost of living & Inequality
When will tax justice come about?
CNBC.COM/2022/04/09/THERES-A-GROWIN...

Americans increasingly favor a wealth tax on the ultra-rich, but despite the uptick in proposals, these policies have struggled to gain traction.

Brendan123 22 4mo ago
posted in Cost of living & Inequality
Why we need to focus on Gross National Well-being, instead of Gross National Product.
HBR.ORG/2019/10/GDP-IS-NOT-A-MEASUR...

GDP was not designed to assess welfare or the well being of citizens. It was designed to measure production capacity and economic growth. Yet policymakers and economists often treat GDP as an all-encompassing unit to signify a nation’s development, combining its economic prosperity and societal well-being. It’s time to acknowledge the limitations of GDP and expand our view of development to include welfare. A number of countries, including India, are paving the way.

Olivia 10 4mo ago
posted in Cost of living & Inequality
An obscure tax loophole (The Carried Interest Loophole) allows the ultra-rich to avoid paying taxes on their incomes. While all other Americans pay high taxes on their hard earned salary and have a harder and harder time paying bills... Time for change.
CNBC.COM/2022/08/08/WHAT-CARRIED-IN...

A proposed tax tweak to carried interest, compensation paid to private equity and hedge fund managers, didn't survive in the final Inflation Reduction Act.

Olivia 10 4mo ago
posted in Cost of living & Inequality
The painful truth: inequality in the USA is considerably higher than other Western countries, and it is rising. We must protect all Americans from the greed of the ultra-rich, which is making life hard for all of us...
THECONVERSATION.COM/WHY-INEQUALITY-...

The United States has more economic inequality than other wealthy nations.

Olivia 10 4mo ago
posted in Climate action
Really like this article. The climate crisis can be solved. Switching to renewables will be cheaper, better for our health, improve our economy, and save the planet...
SEAS.UMICH.EDU/NEWS/CLIMATE-CRISIS-...

The past year highlighted reasons for optimism that we will tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. Here are four big reasons for hope in the coming year, writes University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability Dean Jonathan Overpeck in The Hill.

claire s 7 4mo ago
posted in Climate action
great post... I added a new article, hope you guys like it :)
Olivia 10 4mo ago
posted in Climate action
California bans gas car sales after 2035. High time other states follow the example...
CNBC.COM/2022/08/25/CALIFORNIA-BANS...

The historic rule, issued by the California Air Resources Board on Thursday, will force automakers to speed up production of cleaner vehicles starting in 2026.

Olivia 10 4mo ago
posted in Climate action
The cost of climate change to the United States: 165 billion per year ...
NPR.ORG/2023/01/10/1147986096/EXTRE...

The U.S. endured 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing damages of human-caused climate change.

Olivia 10 4mo ago
posted in Climate action
renewables are not only cleaner, they are also cheaper :) we need to speed up the transition...
WEFORUM.ORG/AGENDA/2021/07/RENEWABL...

Renewable energy was the cheapest source of energy in the year 2020. The cost of renewable technologies like wind and solar is falling significantly, according to a new report.

ava23 4 4mo ago
posted in Climate action
Good read on Silvopasture, the highly beneficial practice of integrating trees, forage, with the grazing of domesticated animals.
SMALLFARMS.CORNELL.EDU/2018/06/SIX-...

Within the practice of agroforestry, or mixing trees with agricultural production, the concept of silvopasture has some of the broadest appeal. Many farms

ava23 4 4mo ago
posted in Climate action
The USA is still falling behind on its ambitions of climate action.
CLIMATEACTIONTRACKER.ORG/COUNTRIES/...

BramG 86 1y ago
posted in renewable energy
(article on offshore wind projects 2022)
GOV.IE/EN/PRESS-RELEASE/F4C68-IRELA...

Ireland Moves a Step Closer to Energy Independence

Ava JS 11 1y ago
posted in Lobbying
Stop Climate Chaos previously organised TD lobbying actions ... would be interesting to know if they plan to do more in 2022
??
STOPCLIMATECHAOS.IE/CALENDAR/2020/1...

Zooming to Zero Pollution Join Ireland’s biggest online TD Lobby for Faster and Fairer Climate Action! Talking to your TDs is a powerful way to act on the climate crisis and right now there is so …

Ava JS 11 1y ago
posted in Lobbying
i added the lobbying topic. feel free to add more content here!!!
Ben97 8 1y ago
posted in clean transportation
Ireland's aim is a ban on gas car sales from 2030 on. Which is definitely a start. 2025 would be better though - if Sweden can do it, so can Ireland ;)
BBC.COM/NEWS/WORLD-EUROPE-48668791

The 2030 vehicle sales ban is among 180 measures in the government's new plan to reduce emissions.

Ben97 8 1y ago
posted in clean transportation
Well, at least a step in the right direction!
CNBC.COM/2022/06/09/GOODBYE-GASOLIN...

It takes the EU a step closer to its goal of cutting emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles by 100% in 2035.

BramG 86 1y ago
posted in Organisations
Are you part of a climate organisation? Please contribute by adding it as an article or posting a link as a comment! Thanks :)
Ava JS 11 1y ago
posted in cleaner industry
More information on the carbon footprint of industry.
C2ES.ORG/CONTENT/REGULATING-INDUSTR...

Ben97 8 1y ago
posted in Climate psychology
A great example of victim blaming: the UN suggesting that the best ways to act on climate change are 'adapting your own lifestyle'. But definitely don't question the responsibilities of politics, industry and fossil fuel industry *ahem *ahem.
UN.ORG/ACTNOW

ActNow is the United Nations’ global call to individual action on climate change. The campaign is a critical part of the UN’s coordinated effort to raise awareness, ambition, and action for climate change and accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement.

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