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- From MLK to COP 30: The Fight for Climate Justice Demands a Revolution of Values and Urgent ActionAt the No Kings gathering near the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Bernie Sanders proclaimed, "This is just the beginning. When we stand united, we will create the kind of nation that you and I know we can become—a nation devoted to freedom, justice, and democracy." As Sanders spoke, I was reminded of … Earth DemocracyUpdatesClimate CrisisEnergyClimate Change
- Join the Global Call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty: Safe, Renewable Energy for All!The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from Nov. 10 to 21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. Delegates from 198 countries that have signed and ratified the UNFCCC will attend, along with representatives from non-governm… Earth DemocracyClimate CrisisEnergyClimate ChangeEnvironment
- From the Pacific Islands to the ICJ: A Historic Stand for Climate JusticeOn July 23, 2025, the 15 judges of the United Nations' highest court, recognizing the "urgent and existential threat" facing the world, issued an advisory opinion. This opinion stated that nations can be held legally accountable for their greenhouse gas emissions. It also noted that those harmed by … Earth DemocracyClimate CrisisEnergyClimate ChangeHuman Rights
- From Banned Books to Banned Words: How Will We Respond?"We're now living in a country where the government has decided that a sweeping array of everyday terms will now be erased and forbidden in government agencies, websites, or even scientific research proposals. These prohibitions on language are utterly chilling and will impede efforts to research re… Earth DemocracyUpdatesHuman RightsMedia
- Earth Day Updates–and How to Keep the Momentum Going!WILPF Earth Democracy at Fresno's Earth Day Celebration Jean Hays and Kyla Mitchell, co-chairs of Fresno WILPF Earth Democracy WILPF Earth Democracy had a booth at the Earth Day Fresno Celebration on Saturday, April 12, at Fresno City College. The booth was complete with two "oceans" (kiddy-wading… Earth DemocracyUpdatesClimate CrisisEnergyClimate ChangeEnvironment
- Our Power, Our Planet: Earth Day is April 22!In 1970, 20 million Americans mobilized to call for greater protection of our planet. Denis Hayes, now Earth Day Board Chair Emeritus, is best known for being the National Coordinator of the first Earth Day when he was 25. The event expanded to 170 nations over the subsequent four decades and now to… Earth DemocracyClimate CrisisClimate Change
- Save Our Glaciers: Plan Now for Action on World Water Day on March 22Join thousands of activists worldwide for World Water Day on March 22! This year's World Water Day theme is "Glacier Preservation." Glaciers are critical to life. Their meltwater is essential for drinking water, irrigation for agriculture, freshwater fisheries, industry, clean energy production, an… Earth Democracy
- New Coalition Vows to Shut Down Monticello Nuclear Reactor“Xcel: Tainted water released from hose at Monticello nuclear plant” topped the news stories in the January 20 edition of the Monticello Times in Minnesota. The headline was an infuriating reminder of the 829,000 gallons of water containing radioactive tritium that leaked two years ago, eventually c… Earth Democracy
- Participate in World Water Day on March 22 to Protect Our GlaciersWorld Water Day is Saturday, March 22. The theme is “Glacier Preservation.” Glaciers are critical to life. Their meltwater is essential for drinking water, agriculture, industry, clean energy production, and healthy ecosystems. Rapidly melting glaciers are causing uncertainty in water flows, profou… Earth DemocracyClimate CrisisClimate Change
