greenpeace--2020-11-03--What’s at Stake in 2020: Biodiversity

What’s at Stake in 2020: Biodiversity

We can keep the Endangered Species Act , undo the damage wrought by the Extinction Administration , and unleash a wave of environmental action A young polar bear ( Ursus maritimus ) wanders on ice , seen from the Greenpeace ship during an expedition to document the lowest sea ice level on record .
If corporate profiteers continue to spew out climate pollution , chop down rainforests , overfish , and trash the oceans with plastics , one million species could go extinct .
This is the scientific bombshell of the last decade , but it ’ s not inevitable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ science and action , but Trump is also trying to roll back the Endangered Species Act—the United States ’ best tool for protecting wildlife , from whales and sea turtles to tigers and eagles .
Today is the last day to vote Climate voters like you are turning out in record numbers and could change the course of history .
So please , I am begging you , as a friend , as a fellow living being , do whatever you can today to vote Trump ’ s Extinction Administration out of office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you haven ’ t voted yet : stop what you are doing , grab your jacket and mask and go to the polls .
Please do bring what you need to wait in line : food , warm clothes , your mask , an umbrella or raincoat , and maybe a folding chair .
• If you are in line to vote : stay as long as you have to in order to vote .
It is your legal right to vote , as long as you are in line before the polls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voted : thank you !
Please check in with all your friends and family to make sure they are voting for a thriving planet .
Send this blog to your friends and family .
Then please call them , text them , and get the word out on social media .
This election is different Due to coronavirus and health concerns , more people have voted absentee than ever before .
Absentee ballots take longer to count because of security measures to verify the accuracy of those ballots .
Some states can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after polls have closed on election night .
We need to be calm and patient so election officials can take the time to make sure every eligible vote is counted accurately .
And every vote must be counted !
To make sure every vote is counted , individuals may need to protect the results by peacefully protesting and mobilizing in the streets and online to be heard !
Now is the time to join the massive coalition organizing to protect the results .
You don ’ t want to wake up on January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We can defeat Trump , keep the Endangered Species Act intact , undo the damage wrought by the Extinction Administration , and unleash an unprecedented wave of environmental action .
We can win a just transition off of fossil fuels , the Green New Deal , the Global Ocean Treaty , and massive forests protection .
Together , we can win a thriving , living world .
As the deadline for voting approaches , we ’ re pulling out all the stops to make sure that you , your friends , family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has their voice heard before the polls close .
Our “ What ’ s at Stake ” series highlights a key issue that ’ s on the ballot .
If you haven ’ t voted yet , now is the time .
If people in your circle are on the fence , please share this post or have a conversation with them today .

What’s at Stake in 2020: Biodiversity
We can keep the Endangered Species Act, undo the damage wrought by the Extinction Administration, and unleash a wave of environmental action
A young polar bear (Ursus maritimus) wanders on ice, seen from the Greenpeace ship during an expedition to document the lowest sea ice level on record.
If corporate profiteers continue to spew out climate pollution, chop down rainforests, overfish, and trash the oceans with plastics, one million species could go extinct. This is the scientific bombshell of the last decade, but it’s not inevitable.
Not only has Trump undermined climate science and action, but Trump is also trying to roll back the Endangered Species Act—the United States’ best tool for protecting wildlife, from whales and sea turtles to tigers and eagles.
Today is the last day to vote
Climate voters like you are turning out in record numbers and could change the course of history. So please, I am begging you, as a friend, as a fellow living being, do whatever you can today to vote Trump’s Extinction Administration out of office once and for all!
make a plan to vote
If you haven’t voted yet: stop what you are doing, grab your jacket and mask and go to the polls. Please do bring what you need to wait in line: food, warm clothes, your mask, an umbrella or raincoat, and maybe a folding chair.
If you are in line to vote: stay as long as you have to in order to vote. It is your legal right to vote, as long as you are in line before the polls close.
If you have already voted: thank you! Please check in with all your friends and family to make sure they are voting for a thriving planet. Send this blog to your friends and family. Then please call them, text them, and get the word out on social media.
This election is different
Due to coronavirus and health concerns, more people have voted absentee than ever before. Absentee ballots take longer to count because of security measures to verify the accuracy of those ballots. Some states can’t even start counting absentee ballots until after polls have closed on election night. We need to be calm and patient so election officials can take the time to make sure every eligible vote is counted accurately. And every vote must be counted! To make sure every vote is counted, individuals may need to protect the results by peacefully protesting and mobilizing in the streets and online to be heard! Now is the time to join the massive coalition organizing to protect the results.
You don’t want to wake up on January 20 and wish you had done more. We can defeat Trump, keep the Endangered Species Act intact, undo the damage wrought by the Extinction Administration, and unleash an unprecedented wave of environmental action. We can win a just transition off of fossil fuels, the Green New Deal, the Global Ocean Treaty, and massive forests protection.
Together, we can win a thriving, living world.
make a plan to vote
As the deadline for voting approaches, we’re pulling out all the stops to make sure that you, your friends, family, neighbors, and every environmental voter has their voice heard before the polls close. Our “What’s at Stake” series highlights a key issue that’s on the ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time. If people in your circle are on the fence, please share this post or have a conversation with them today.


greenpeace--2020-10-30--Contested elections and People Power: Five Things To Know

Contested elections and People Power : Five Things To Know On how the will of the people will always prevail .
More people than ever before will be voting by mail in the 2020 presidential election — and it could significantly impact the 2020 election results .
In the 2016 US Presidential election , approximately 33 million ballots were cast by mail and made up about a quarter of all total ballots .
As of today , 65 million people ( !
! )
have already mailed in their ballots out of the 101 million votes that have already been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means that unless one candidate wins by a landslide , it ’ s going to take longer than usual to count all the votes and verify a winner because mail-in ballots take longer to collect and count .
It also means that the longer it takes to declare a winner , the likelihood of a contested election goes up .
And with Trump in the picture , we have to be as vigilant as we can to make sure every vote is counted .
Here are 5 things to know for November 3rd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be front and center in this election — and WILL take longer to count .
First off , mail-in ballots take longer to count because there are needed security measures to go through to verify their accuracy .
Some states can ’ t even start counting absentee ballots until after polls have closed on election night just as a general rule .
This is a good thing .
We want to be able to say that all the ballots that were counted were accurate and valid ( even though voter fraud is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also particularly important to make sure mail-in ballot counting is done correctly because there have been cases where one candidate appeared to have won their election based on election day counts , but as mail-in ballots were added , the other candidate slowly caught up to officially win .
We want the real winner to win !
In fact , during Senator Kamala Harris ’ s first California Attorney General race , her opponent had to rescind his election night victory speech because as all the votes were “ certified ” , Kamala @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win .
It took 30 days to certify all the votes .
So , needless to say , the outcome of the 2020 presidential election will likely be a slog because of the sheer number of people dropping their votes in their mailbox .
And , with current polls showing Biden and Trump neck and neck in some key swing states , mail-in ballots could very well decide the 2020 election .
Presidential elections require an extensive process before , during , and after election day — and 2020 may be the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s going to be really messy… as in “ every state election could be contested ” messy… .
And that ’ s a good thing .
It means that democracy is working and that the will of the people is being put first .
But it also means that patience is going to be a virtue this time around .
2 .
If the margins are really close , there might be a contested election and there are important rules and dates to follow .
A contested election is what happens when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a result , and there are important rules to follow .
In presidential races , contested elections typically occur when the outcome is too close to call or if there ’ s a substantiated allegation of election fraud — and the rules are typically pretty clear : states determine how recounts work , the amount of time for recounts and legal challenges may be limited , and any specific legal challenge could potentially reach and be settled by the Supreme Court ( depending on whether they want to hear the case ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called a “ contingent election ” where Congress is tasked to decide the result in the unlikely scenario that neither candidate reaches 270 electoral votes .
The last time this was used was in 1824 .
Here are some key dates to keep an eye on as the post-election outcome play out : • None Between November 3rd and December 14th : Popular vote plays out and certificates of ascertainments are filed • None December 8 : This is the Safe Harbor Date Deadline .
It ’ s when the state governor certifies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then can ’ t be challenged by the Congress after this date .
If states miss the Safe Harbor Deadline , the newly elected Congress gains the ability to determine the state ’ s winner when lawmakers meet to count electoral votes on Jan. 6 .
• None January 6th : The joint Congress meets to count electors and declare an election winner .
3 .
Biden is running to defeat Trump .
Trump is running to defeat democracy .
Being such a weak candidate with a limited base of support , Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself , so he may try and take advantage of the potentially lengthier vote-by-mail timeline .
In fact , there ’ s a fear that the initial election night tallies will show Trump leading based solely on voters who cast their ballots in person , and that he ’ ll use the media and every legal mechanism in his power to pick and choose how votes will be counted at every step of the process .
Hypothetically , Trump could contest the election in every state and the media could make his misinformation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s ahead in counted ballots as of November 3 in a state , he could try to contest ANY close contest or even try to use the courts to prevent state officials from counting all of the ballots — even though he has no legal recourse to do so since elections are run by state and local authorities .
If Trump is behind , he could cast as much doubt on the result as possible , spread disinformation through the media , and use the confusion to his advantage later .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ disputed , or unfinished count because of narrow margins , Republican-controlled legislatures in key states could intervene after a period of time and choose a slate of electors that will vote for Trump in the Electoral College despite the will of the people .
Most scenarios outlined here and by experts are typically unlikely and would be difficult to pursue legally but again , it ’ s 2020 and with Trump in the picture , we have to be as vigilant as we can to make sure every vote is counted and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s why we need everyone to vote — and for everyone who has already voted to make sure all their friends and family vote .
The only way to make sure Trump doesn ’ t get the chance to contest anything is to make sure he loses by a landslide .
Find early voting locations or drop off boxes here .
4 .
People power will win but we need to protect the results !
If Trump declares victory before all the votes are counted , makes unfounded claims that the election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acts to use intimidation , distraction , and disinformation to prevent the legitimate counting of votes , Greenpeace will help activate nationwide peaceful mobilizations to # ProtectTheResults and demand that all the votes are counted to ensure a peaceful transition of power .
If necessary , our volunteers , supporters , and allies will be ready to join the movement and take lawful action to protect the results — be it from their homes , organizing or attending a # ProtectTheResults event near you — after Election Day to prevent Trump from unlawfully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , have the power to ensure that every vote is counted .
No one institution , party , or leader alone can ensure the legitimacy of this election .
Through showing up and bringing our friends , family , and neighbors into this fight , we can make sure the next president of the U.S. is democratically chosen by the people of this country and that public officials do everything in their power to ensure a fair outcome .
5 .
There ’ s no one institution on election night that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will decide the outcome of this election and it will reflect the will of the people .
No one in the media or in either party has the authority to make any announcements about who has won the election until all the votes have been counted , even if that takes a week or longer to complete .
We need the media to prioritize coverage that informs the public , supports local news , combats misinformation , and protects the integrity of the election .
Every eligible voter should have their voice heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s going to take longer to count the votes and verify a winner in this year ’ s election — and that ’ s okay .
When election officials take the time to count and verify every ballot , that ’ s a sign that our democracy is working .
We need to be patient and confident in our election processes so election officials can take the time to make sure every eligible vote is counted accurately and we need to take action if anything threatens that .

Contested elections and People Power: Five Things To Know
On how the will of the people will always prevail.
More people than ever before will be voting by mail in the 2020 presidential election — and it could significantly impact the 2020 election results.
In the 2016 US Presidential election, approximately 33 million ballots were cast by mail and made up about a quarter of all total ballots. As of today, 65 million people (!!) have already mailed in their ballots out of the 101 million votes that have already been cast for the 2020 election.
This means that unless one candidate wins by a landslide, it’s going to take longer than usual to count all the votes and verify a winner because mail-in ballots take longer to collect and count. It also means that the longer it takes to declare a winner, the likelihood of a contested election goes up. And with Trump in the picture, we have to be as vigilant as we can to make sure every vote is counted.
Here are 5 things to know for November 3rd:
1. Mail-in ballots are going to be front and center in this election — and WILL take longer to count.
First off, mail-in ballots take longer to count because there are needed security measures to go through to verify their accuracy. Some states can’t even start counting absentee ballots until after polls have closed on election night just as a general rule. This is a good thing. We want to be able to say that all the ballots that were counted were accurate and valid (even though voter fraud is virtually non-existent).
It’s also particularly important to make sure mail-in ballot counting is done correctly because there have been cases where one candidate appeared to have won their election based on election day counts, but as mail-in ballots were added, the other candidate slowly caught up to officially win. We want the real winner to win!
In fact, during Senator Kamala Harris’s first California Attorney General race, her opponent had to rescind his election night victory speech because as all the votes were “certified”, Kamala slowly crept ahead of his lead to win. It took 30 days to certify all the votes.
Every eligible voter should have their voice heard & their vote counted. It's going to take longer to count the votes and verify a winner in this year’s election — and that’s okay. We need to be patient so election officials can take the time to make sure we #CountEveryVote. pic.twitter.com/DXIck40Z45 — Greenpeace USA (@greenpeaceusa) October 30, 2020
So, needless to say, the outcome of the 2020 presidential election will likely be a slog because of the sheer number of people dropping their votes in their mailbox. And, with current polls showing Biden and Trump neck and neck in some key swing states, mail-in ballots could very well decide the 2020 election.
Presidential elections require an extensive process before, during, and after election day — and 2020 may be the first election in a long time where it’s going to be really messy… as in “every state election could be contested” messy…. And that’s a good thing. It means that democracy is working and that the will of the people is being put first. But it also means that patience is going to be a virtue this time around.
2. If the margins are really close, there might be a contested election and there are important rules and dates to follow.
A contested election is what happens when a candidate challenges the legality or validity of a result, and there are important rules to follow.
In presidential races, contested elections typically occur when the outcome is too close to call or if there’s a substantiated allegation of election fraud — and the rules are typically pretty clear: states determine how recounts work, the amount of time for recounts and legal challenges may be limited, and any specific legal challenge could potentially reach and be settled by the Supreme Court (depending on whether they want to hear the case). There’s even a procedure called a “contingent election” where Congress is tasked to decide the result in the unlikely scenario that neither candidate reaches 270 electoral votes. The last time this was used was in 1824.
Here are some key dates to keep an eye on as the post-election outcome play out:
Between November 3rd and December 14th: Popular vote plays out and certificates of ascertainments are filed
December 8: This is the Safe Harbor Date Deadline. It’s when the state governor certifies the electors in the Electoral College who then can’t be challenged by the Congress after this date. If states miss the Safe Harbor Deadline, the newly elected Congress gains the ability to determine the state’s winner when lawmakers meet to count electoral votes on Jan. 6.
January 6th: The joint Congress meets to count electors and declare an election winner.
3. Biden is running to defeat Trump. Trump is running to defeat democracy.
Being such a weak candidate with a limited base of support, Trump knows he can’t win by himself, so he may try and take advantage of the potentially lengthier vote-by-mail timeline.
In fact, there’s a fear that the initial election night tallies will show Trump leading based solely on voters who cast their ballots in person, and that he’ll use the media and every legal mechanism in his power to pick and choose how votes will be counted at every step of the process. Hypothetically, Trump could contest the election in every state and the media could make his misinformation campaign worse.
For example, if Trump’s ahead in counted ballots as of November 3 in a state, he could try to contest ANY close contest or even try to use the courts to prevent state officials from counting all of the ballots — even though he has no legal recourse to do so since elections are run by state and local authorities. If Trump is behind, he could cast as much doubt on the result as possible, spread disinformation through the media, and use the confusion to his advantage later. If there’s a lengthy, disputed, or unfinished count because of narrow margins, Republican-controlled legislatures in key states could intervene after a period of time and choose a slate of electors that will vote for Trump in the Electoral College despite the will of the people.
Most scenarios outlined here and by experts are typically unlikely and would be difficult to pursue legally but again, it’s 2020 and with Trump in the picture, we have to be as vigilant as we can to make sure every vote is counted and that the media gets it right.
This is one of the most important elections of our lifetime, and every vote counts. Be a climate voter and make your plan to vote now! 🗳 👉 https://t.co/3uJPk7qasr 👈 🗳 image via @ClimatePower pic.twitter.com/oVPwIFHhb8 — Greenpeace USA (@greenpeaceusa) October 22, 2020
That’s why we need everyone to vote — and for everyone who has already voted to make sure all their friends and family vote. The only way to make sure Trump doesn’t get the chance to contest anything is to make sure he loses by a landslide. Find early voting locations or drop off boxes here.
4. People power will win but we need to protect the results!
If Trump declares victory before all the votes are counted, makes unfounded claims that the election was “stolen,” or further acts to use intimidation, distraction, and disinformation to prevent the legitimate counting of votes, Greenpeace will help activate nationwide peaceful mobilizations to #ProtectTheResults and demand that all the votes are counted to ensure a peaceful transition of power.
If necessary, our volunteers, supporters, and allies will be ready to join the movement and take lawful action to protect the results — be it from their homes, organizing or attending a #ProtectTheResults event near you — after Election Day to prevent Trump from unlawfully seizing power.
Only we, the people, have the power to ensure that every vote is counted. No one institution, party, or leader alone can ensure the legitimacy of this election. Through showing up and bringing our friends, family, and neighbors into this fight, we can make sure the next president of the U.S. is democratically chosen by the people of this country and that public officials do everything in their power to ensure a fair outcome.
Find a #ProtectTheResults event now.
If necessary, millions of people will lawfully mobilize in massive resistance to demand every vote is counted and #ProtectTheResults of this election. Find an event near you and be prepared because we may need all hands on deck virtually and in-person: https://t.co/di5ZaeBZ6l pic.twitter.com/7qM21oKHqv — Greenpeace USA (@greenpeaceusa) October 30, 2020
5. There’s no one institution on election night that can determine the election outcome.
The people will decide the outcome of this election and it will reflect the will of the people.
No one in the media or in either party has the authority to make any announcements about who has won the election until all the votes have been counted, even if that takes a week or longer to complete. We need the media to prioritize coverage that informs the public, supports local news, combats misinformation, and protects the integrity of the election.
Every eligible voter should have their voice heard and their vote counted. It’s going to take longer to count the votes and verify a winner in this year’s election — and that’s okay. When election officials take the time to count and verify every ballot, that’s a sign that our democracy is working.
We need to be patient and confident in our election processes so election officials can take the time to make sure every eligible vote is counted accurately and we need to take action if anything threatens that.
Democracy wins when “We, the People” decide.
Originally published October 30, 2020. Last updated November 3, 2020.


greenpeace--2020-11-07--The Power Lies with the People

The Power Lies with the People

The Power Lies with the People There is crucial work ahead to reform our democracy and rebuild our country , but first , we take a breath and demonstrate our strength Climate voters came out in record numbers this election to demand that our government end reliance on fossil fuel and take immediate action to repair and heal our planet .
We did it .
After four full years of resistance , the worst president in modern US history has been democratically defeated .
A democracy is ruled by its people , and in this election , the people ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a win for human decency .
For science .
For love and compassion over hatred and fear , for bridges not walls , for empathy and inclusion over racism and violence .
This is a win for democracy , for our communities , and for people and threatened ecosystems here at home and around the world .
Take a deep breath .
Pop the champagne .
Hug your loved ones .
But let ’ s remember , until Trump leaves , we need to be vigilant and ready for anything that comes our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are coming together to celebrate what we ’ ve already won together and make it very clear that Trump has no power here .
The power lies with the people .
Biden has won the presidential election on the most ambitious and far-reaching climate platform of any presidential nominee for a major party in history .
The American people are demanding a climate champion , and Biden will need to go even further to end fossil fuel racism .
There is crucial work ahead to reform our democracy and rebuild our country , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrate our strength .
On Saturday , November 7th , we affirm the core values of our democracy , that every vote counts and that # votersdecided .
Today , now that the people have delivered a clear and forceful eviction notice , Donald Trump must pack his bags and prepare to exit the presidency once and for all .
He has been trying to cheat his way through this election but now that the votes have been cast , we know the people ’ s decision will stand .
We count on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white , Indigenous , immigrant , Latinx , or Asian , we know that for democracy to work for all of us , it must include us all .
We are building a country where our leaders act in our interest , where we care for each other , and where we know that the will of the people is the law of the land .
The will of the people will stand — with or without Donald Trump ’ s cooperation .
We ’ ll stay vigilant to make sure the results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people is heard .
Since day one , Greenpeacers like you have been fighting for a better world .
Your unified resistance to Trump ’ s presidency and policies have helped make today possible .
Fierce resistance , record breaking volunteer participation , and all the ways — big and small — in which you have refused to accept the cynical and destructive world view of this administration have led to today .
The numbers would not be where they are without the work of Black , Brown , youth , and Indigenous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathe a sigh of relief .
Tomorrow , we ’ re ready for anything that Trump throws our way in the waning days of his presidency .
Together , we take to the streets to celebrate , to show our collective power , and to resoundingly declare an end to Donald Trump ’ s presidency .

The Power Lies with the People
There is crucial work ahead to reform our democracy and rebuild our country, but first, we take a breath and demonstrate our strength
Climate voters came out in record numbers this election to demand that our government end reliance on fossil fuel and take immediate action to repair and heal our planet.
We did it. After four full years of resistance, the worst president in modern US history has been democratically defeated. A democracy is ruled by its people, and in this election, the people’s voice was heard.
This is a win for human decency. For science. For love and compassion over hatred and fear, for bridges not walls, for empathy and inclusion over racism and violence. This is a win for democracy, for our communities, and for people and threatened ecosystems here at home and around the world.
Take a deep breath. Pop the champagne. Hug your loved ones. But let’s remember, until Trump leaves, we need to be vigilant and ready for anything that comes our way.
On November 7th, we are coming together to celebrate what we’ve already won together and make it very clear that Trump has no power here. The power lies with the people.
find an event
Biden has won the presidential election on the most ambitious and far-reaching climate platform of any presidential nominee for a major party in history. The American people are demanding a climate champion, and Biden will need to go even further to end fossil fuel racism. There is crucial work ahead to reform our democracy and rebuild our country, but first, we take breath and demonstrate our strength. On Saturday, November 7th, we affirm the core values of our democracy, that every vote counts and that #votersdecided.
If Trump loses, it'll be because Black, Brown & Indigenous frontline communities engaged in some incredible organizing work. The DNC will claim that their focus on the tiny moderate minority in the center made the difference and they'll want to govern that way. We can't let them. — Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) (@CJAOurPower) November 6, 2020
Today, now that the people have delivered a clear and forceful eviction notice, Donald Trump must pack his bags and prepare to exit the presidency once and for all. He has been trying to cheat his way through this election but now that the votes have been cast, we know the people’s decision will stand. We count on us, whether we are Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant, Latinx, or Asian, we know that for democracy to work for all of us, it must include us all. We are building a country where our leaders act in our interest, where we care for each other, and where we know that the will of the people is the law of the land. The will of the people will stand — with or without Donald Trump’s cooperation. We’ll stay vigilant to make sure the results are verified and the voice of the people is heard.
Since day one, Greenpeacers like you have been fighting for a better world. Your unified resistance to Trump’s presidency and policies have helped make today possible. Fierce resistance, record breaking volunteer participation, and all the ways — big and small — in which you have refused to accept the cynical and destructive world view of this administration have led to today.
The numbers would not be where they are without the work of Black, Brown, youth, and Indigenous organizers. Thank you.
People need to really look at the communities who delivered these miraculous victories in AZ, GA, MI, MN, etc. They are rarely a focus of traditional political investment or electoral strategy,& are often sacrificed in policy negotiations. One “thank you” would be changing that. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 6, 2020
Today we breathe a sigh of relief. Tomorrow, we’re ready for anything that Trump throws our way in the waning days of his presidency. Together, we take to the streets to celebrate, to show our collective power, and to resoundingly declare an end to Donald Trump’s presidency.
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greenpeace--2020-11-09--Today, the work begins to build a climate cabinet

To end the reign of the fossil fuel industry and lead on climate action , President-elect Biden must start with an administration and cabinet free of fossil fuel industry cronies .
Every transition of presidential administration changes the direction of our country , opening new possibilities , and we have to act now to seize them Vital protections for the environment and democracy are within reach .
Joe Biden will have the power to usher through many of the progressive wins we need using the power of executive action .
The Biden Administration has the power to enact the necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With Joe Biden being declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election , we can start the hard work of making up for lost time , addressing the climate crisis , and protecting the planet .
To end the reign of the fossil fuel industry and lead on climate action , President-elect Biden must start with an administration and cabinet free of fossil fuel industry cronies .
Tell President-elect Biden to reject all fossil fuel industry executives , lobbyists , and representatives from his administration .
This bold transition must start with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the people ’ s best interest , not on behalf of oil and gas CEOs .
We need President-elect Biden to appoint intersectional climate champions who will work with us to end the age of fossil fuel racism .
Because every day , these will be the people guiding the president ’ s decisions on climate and energy policy for the next four years .
It ’ s time to end the age of fossil fuel racism and build a good life for all of us , and it starts right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands of oil industry lobbyists to control our future any longer .
That is why we demand no fossil fuel influence in the new administration and executive action on Day One .
Beyond a green and just recovery to launch the decade of the Green New Deal , Joe Biden must take executive action his first day in office to stop fossil fuel companies from drilling their way to climate catastrophe .
Only then can we advance climate and environmental justice for communities of color and working families .
Act now : Tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t afford another administration controlled by oil and gas industry interests .
Appoint a fossil fuel free administration .
As we fight to end the age of fossil fuel racism , let ’ s replace it with the age of people power centering Black , Brown and , Indigenous communities and amplifying leaders who are impacted the most by oil and gas extraction .
Together , we won ’ t stand for four more years of business as usual .
We demand a leader who will fight back against the status quo and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a resilient , new fossil free-free future where all people have what they need to thrive .

Today, the work begins to build a climate cabinet
To end the reign of the fossil fuel industry and lead on climate action, President-elect Biden must start with an administration and cabinet free of fossil fuel industry cronies.
Every transition of presidential administration changes the direction of our country, opening new possibilities, and we have to act now to seize them
Vital protections for the environment and democracy are within reach. Joe Biden will have the power to usher through many of the progressive wins we need using the power of executive action. The Biden Administration has the power to enact the necessary changes needed in our political system.
With Joe Biden being declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election, we can start the hard work of making up for lost time, addressing the climate crisis, and protecting the planet.
To end the reign of the fossil fuel industry and lead on climate action, President-elect Biden must start with an administration and cabinet free of fossil fuel industry cronies.
Tell President-elect Biden to reject all fossil fuel industry executives, lobbyists, and representatives from his administration.
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There is no time to waste. President-elect Biden is choosing his cabinet right now. He needs to hear from you today!
This bold transition must start with a robust and qualified administration that will act in the people’s best interest, not on behalf of oil and gas CEOs. We need President-elect Biden to appoint intersectional climate champions who will work with us to end the age of fossil fuel racism. Because every day, these will be the people guiding the president’s decisions on climate and energy policy for the next four years.
It’s time to end the age of fossil fuel racism and build a good life for all of us, and it starts right now! We cannot allow the oil-drenched hands of oil industry lobbyists to control our future any longer. That is why we demand no fossil fuel influence in the new administration and executive action on Day One. Beyond a green and just recovery to launch the decade of the Green New Deal, Joe Biden must take executive action his first day in office to stop fossil fuel companies from drilling their way to climate catastrophe. Only then can we advance climate and environmental justice for communities of color and working families.
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greenpeace--2020-11-12--John Stossel’s Transformation from Skeptical Libertarian to Polluter Apologist

John Stossel has purposefully and wrongfully denied much of the scientific data that we currently hold to be true regarding our planet ’ s changing climate and its potential consequences Over the years , something has become pretty clear : No amount of evidence will convince John Stossel that we are experiencing a global climate crisis .
Throughout his career as a television host for companies like ABC and Fox Business Network , and now through YouTube , Stossel has purposefully and wrongfully denied much of the scientific data that we currently hold to be true regarding our planet ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
John Stossel departed from ABC ’ s 20/20 in 2009 because , as he details in a 2016 interview , “ They were no longer interested in airing my libertarian stories… ” He quickly found a new platform at Fox Business through Stossel , where he worked to mask racial and environmental injustices under the cloak of “ Libertarian ” ideology .
At Fox , Stossel encouraged skepticism among his viewers with regard to climate change science and often interviewed a handful of discredited scientists tied to industry-funded organizations .
Stossel ran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Green Tyranny , ” where he made claims intended to undermine trust in political efforts to mitigate climate change .
One particular “ Green Tyranny ” interview in 2015 , archived by DeSmog , involved career climate contrarians Patrick Michaels , Judith Curry , and Alex Epstein .
Stossel claimed that an increase in our atmospheric temperature might actually benefit our planet because “ cold waves kill many more people than heat waves.
” This comment is , of course , both wrong and dangerous , as scientists agree that just a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact on ice sheets , sea levels , and many other aspects key to maintaining a stable climate .
Also notable , and unsurprising , is the lack of opposition to discredited positions featured in Stossel ’ s videos for Fox .
Respected and accomplished climate scientist generally decline to participate in Stossel ’ s theatrical “ debates , ” de-legitimizing the climate change deniers that Stossel is known to feature .
Stossel often frames the absence of respected scientists in his videos as the “ other side ” being unwilling to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave viewers with one-sided misinformation .
Stossel left Fox in 2016 to focus on “ new media , ” which consisted of a new program called “ Stossel TV ” on YouTube .
While much of the content is centered around his Libertarian views , there are multiple independent and monetized videos focused on the environment .
YouTube is profiting from Stossel ’ s dishonest videos .
The Center for Independent Thought ( CIT ) is Stossel ’ s nonprofit fundraising hub .
The CIT hosts “ Stossel TV , ” where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his work at the Fox Business Network .
One such video , uploaded in 2019 , involves the notorious climate science manipulator Patrick Michaels in another unopposed “ debate ” sponsored by The Heartland Institute .
Heartland is an organization largely funded by anonymous donors with an agenda that includes intentionally misinforming the public about climate change .
Michaels argued that another half-degree temperature increase will inflict little-to-no damage on our planet .
Scientists at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) might have a few words to say to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detailing how a half-degree increase would lead to hundreds of millions of humans at risk of climate-related disasters , including flooding , food scarcity , super-storms , deadly heat , and widespread disease .
For years , including during Stossel ’ s time on Fox Business Network , the Center for Independent Thought has administered “ Stossel in the Classroom , ” a program meant to inform and educate students on various topics .
One notable Stossel in the Classroom episode from 2009 features a segment in which Stossel tells viewers that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or not human activity is the cause ” of climate change , flying in the face of scientific understanding at the time .
Stossel made the unfounded claim that global warming is caused by the sun , which scientists have proven to be a baseless argument .
Stossel in the Classroom has featured John Christy , Tim Ball , and Roy Spencer , all well-known climate deniers with ties to groups supported by the fossil fuel industry , including The Heartland Institute .
Stossel has been involved in other anti-environmental organizations , beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ libertarian-oriented “ Stossel on Reason ” column , and Stossel has authored numerous articles for Reason Magazine .
As it turns out , both the Reason Foundation and the Center for Independent Thought ( CIT ) are funded , in some form , through entities with connections to the fossil fuel industry .
Billionaire Charles Koch , for example , donated $ 170,000 to the CIT between 2014 and 2018 , comprising 6.7 % of the CIT ’ s total grant revenue during the time period .
Other notable CIT donors include the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Reason Foundation itself ( all with significant Koch ties ) .
The CIT takes additional funds from the dark money black hole DonorsTrust , which is used by Koch and other corporate benefactors to hide controversial financial trails .
Stossel ’ s work isn ’ t confined to simply spewing false rhetoric about our environment , though .
He often has much to say during controversial times .
The current Black Lives Matter movement , and police reform as a whole , is a perfect example of this .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement , Stossel opens his first few paragraphs quoting author Heather MacDonald ’ s claim that “ violent crimes are disproportionately committed by blacks.
” Stossel claims that activist policing is what people in crime-ridden neighborhoods need and want because fearful cops would be too afraid to question anyone or anything that looks suspicious .
Rather than opening his article by directly critiquing our current policing system and widespread systemic and institutional racism , he carefully weaves together a narrative that places the burden ( once again ) at the feet of Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using his many privileges to try and downplay our nation ’ s deep-seated racial tensions .
He is telling us over and over again to trust him – to not worry about problems that absolutely deserve to be at the forefront of our thoughts and actions .
And it ’ s incredibly dangerous .
Throughout his years at ABC , Fox , and new-age media , Stossel has led his audience to overlook urgent problems , from perpetually burying basic scientific knowledge about our planet ’ s anthropogenic heating , to “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America , to dismissing the combined threat of environmental racism .
Stossel carefully crafts narratives that directly oppose nearly everything we know to be true about the impacts of unrestricted pollution and unrestrained capitalism .
Combine these views with his many other problematic beliefs , and such an obscured fiscal backing , and you might think twice about blindly believing the figureheads on your screen .
Samuel Chernow is a Duke University student who participated in a remote internship with Greenpeace USA during the summer of 2020 .

John Stossel’s Transformation from Skeptical Libertarian to Polluter Apologist
John Stossel has purposefully and wrongfully denied much of the scientific data that we currently hold to be true regarding our planet’s changing climate and its potential consequences
Authored by Samuel Chernow. Edited by Connor Gibson.
Over the years, something has become pretty clear: No amount of evidence will convince John Stossel that we are experiencing a global climate crisis.
Throughout his career as a television host for companies like ABC and Fox Business Network, and now through YouTube, Stossel has purposefully and wrongfully denied much of the scientific data that we currently hold to be true regarding our planet’s changing climate and its potential consequences.
John Stossel departed from ABC’s 20/20 in 2009 because, as he details in a 2016 interview, “They were no longer interested in airing my libertarian stories…” He quickly found a new platform at Fox Business through Stossel, where he worked to mask racial and environmental injustices under the cloak of “Libertarian” ideology.
At Fox, Stossel encouraged skepticism among his viewers with regard to climate change science and often interviewed a handful of discredited scientists tied to industry-funded organizations. Stossel ran a series of TV segments called “Green Tyranny,” where he made claims intended to undermine trust in political efforts to mitigate climate change.
One particular “Green Tyranny” interview in 2015, archived by DeSmog, involved career climate contrarians Patrick Michaels, Judith Curry, and Alex Epstein. Stossel claimed that an increase in our atmospheric temperature might actually benefit our planet because “cold waves kill many more people than heat waves.” This comment is, of course, both wrong and dangerous, as scientists agree that just a few degrees of global warming has a huge impact on ice sheets, sea levels, and many other aspects key to maintaining a stable climate.
Also notable, and unsurprising, is the lack of opposition to discredited positions featured in Stossel’s videos for Fox. Respected and accomplished climate scientist generally decline to participate in Stossel’s theatrical “debates,” de-legitimizing the climate change deniers that Stossel is known to feature. Stossel often frames the absence of respected scientists in his videos as the “other side” being unwilling to have a discussion, and allows the panelists to leave viewers with one-sided misinformation.
Stossel on YouTube
Stossel left Fox in 2016 to focus on “new media,” which consisted of a new program called “Stossel TV” on YouTube. While much of the content is centered around his Libertarian views, there are multiple independent and monetized videos focused on the environment. YouTube is profiting from Stossel’s dishonest videos.
The Center for Independent Thought (CIT) is Stossel’s nonprofit fundraising hub. The CIT hosts “Stossel TV,” where Stossel has continued creating anti-environmental segments similar to his work at the Fox Business Network.
One such video, uploaded in 2019, involves the notorious climate science manipulator Patrick Michaels in another unopposed “debate” sponsored by The Heartland Institute. Heartland is an organization largely funded by anonymous donors with an agenda that includes intentionally misinforming the public about climate change. Michaels argued that another half-degree temperature increase will inflict little-to-no damage on our planet.
Scientists at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) might have a few words to say to that, given its lengthy 2018 report detailing how a half-degree increase would lead to hundreds of millions of humans at risk of climate-related disasters, including flooding, food scarcity, super-storms, deadly heat, and widespread disease.
Need I continue?
Stossel in the Classroom
For years, including during Stossel’s time on Fox Business Network, the Center for Independent Thought has administered “Stossel in the Classroom,” a program meant to inform and educate students on various topics.
One notable Stossel in the Classroom episode from 2009 features a segment in which Stossel tells viewers that there is still debate, “…about whether or not human activity is the cause” of climate change, flying in the face of scientific understanding at the time. Stossel made the unfounded claim that global warming is caused by the sun, which scientists have proven to be a baseless argument. Stossel in the Classroom has featured John Christy, Tim Ball, and Roy Spencer, all well-known climate deniers with ties to groups supported by the fossil fuel industry, including The Heartland Institute.
Stossel has been involved in other anti-environmental organizations, beyond Heartland. The Reason Foundation hosts the libertarian-oriented “Stossel on Reason” column, and Stossel has authored numerous articles for Reason Magazine.
As it turns out, both the Reason Foundation and the Center for Independent Thought (CIT) are funded, in some form, through entities with connections to the fossil fuel industry. Billionaire Charles Koch, for example, donated $170,000 to the CIT between 2014 and 2018, comprising 6.7% of the CIT’s total grant revenue during the time period. Other notable CIT donors include the Cato Institute, the Atlas Network, and the Reason Foundation itself (all with significant Koch ties). The CIT takes additional funds from the dark money black hole DonorsTrust, which is used by Koch and other corporate benefactors to hide controversial financial trails.
Denial Beyond Science
Stossel’s work isn’t confined to simply spewing false rhetoric about our environment, though. He often has much to say during controversial times. The current Black Lives Matter movement, and police reform as a whole, is a perfect example of this.
In a 2016 article about the Black Lives Matter movement, Stossel opens his first few paragraphs quoting author Heather MacDonald’s claim that “violent crimes are disproportionately committed by blacks.” Stossel claims that activist policing is what people in crime-ridden neighborhoods need and want because fearful cops would be too afraid to question anyone or anything that looks suspicious. Rather than opening his article by directly critiquing our current policing system and widespread systemic and institutional racism, he carefully weaves together a narrative that places the burden (once again) at the feet of Black Americans.
Ultimately, Stossel is again using his many privileges to try and downplay our nation’s deep-seated racial tensions. He is telling us over and over again to trust him – to not worry about problems that absolutely deserve to be at the forefront of our thoughts and actions. And it’s incredibly dangerous.
Throughout his years at ABC, Fox, and new-age media, Stossel has led his audience to overlook urgent problems, from perpetually burying basic scientific knowledge about our planet’s anthropogenic heating, to “the right to be racist,” in America, to dismissing the combined threat of environmental racism.
Stossel carefully crafts narratives that directly oppose nearly everything we know to be true about the impacts of unrestricted pollution and unrestrained capitalism. Combine these views with his many other problematic beliefs, and such an obscured fiscal backing, and you might think twice about blindly believing the figureheads on your screen.
Samuel Chernow is a Duke University student who participated in a remote internship with Greenpeace USA during the summer of 2020.


greenpeace--2020-11-13--Environmental Groups for $1000, Alex

Environmental Groups for $1000, Alex

Ready to put your Greenpeace knowledge to the test ?
Remember , please phrase your answer in the form of a question .
Alex Trebek hosted Jeopardy !
from 1984 until a short time before his death in November 2020 .
Jeopardy !
was a fixture in my home growing up .
Our family would watch together — my dad and I would shout out the answers ( in the form of a question , of course ) in friendly competition .
One of the things I loved about Jeopardy !
was learning about places and people I hadn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me a window into a vast world that I had yet to experience .
To be fair , I also like winning — but the real thrill was that dedicated family connection .
I have such fond memories , as do many others , I suspect .
Alex Trebek ’ s pancreatic cancer announcement came as a shock , but he was able to continue hosting Jeopardy !
for almost two more years .
In Trebek ’ s incredible 36 year tenure , Greenpeace was the subject of a Jeopardy !
clue or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Doubles and a Final Jeopardy !
clue .
Below are 10 clues and a Final Jeopardy clue — how well do you know Greenpeace history ?
How did you do ?
Learn more about Greenpeace history and tell a friend to try your hand at Greenpeace Jeopardy !
!

Environmental Groups for $1000, Alex
Ready to put your Greenpeace knowledge to the test? Remember, please phrase your answer in the form of a question.
Jeopardy! was a fixture in my home growing up. Our family would watch together — my dad and I would shout out the answers (in the form of a question, of course) in friendly competition.
One of the things I loved about Jeopardy! was learning about places and people I hadn’t heard of yet. It gave me a window into a vast world that I had yet to experience. To be fair, I also like winning — but the real thrill was that dedicated family connection. I have such fond memories, as do many others, I suspect.
Alex Trebek’s pancreatic cancer announcement came as a shock, but he was able to continue hosting Jeopardy! for almost two more years. In Trebek’s incredible 36 year tenure, Greenpeace was the subject of a Jeopardy! clue or question over 25 times, including some Daily Doubles and a Final Jeopardy! clue.
Below are 10 clues and a Final Jeopardy clue — how well do you know Greenpeace history?
THE ENVIRONMENT
$1,000
Answer: In 1995 the French navy detained the Rainbow Warrior II to stop this group’s protest of nuclear tests
Show Question Question: What is Greenpeace? In 1995 the French navy detained the Rainbow Warrior II to stop this group’s protest of nuclear tests
A WEE BIT OF KIWI HISTORY
$1000
Answer: Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior protest ship was sunk in this most populous New Zealand city’s harbor in 1985
Show Question Question: What is Auckland? Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior protest ship was sunk in this most populous New Zealand city’s harbor in 1985
FIX THE SPOONERISM
$600
Answer: Greenpeace would be chagrined to see the sign “Wave the Sails”, instead of this
Show Question Question: What is Save the Whales? Greenpeace would be chagrined to see the sign “Wave the Sails”, instead of this
COMMITTEES
$2,000
Show Question Question: What is Greenpeace? Answer: The Don’t Make a Wave Committee, opposed to weapons tests in Alaska, grew into this broader organization
CORPORATE SHENANIGANS
$800
Show Question Question: What is Greenpeace? Answer: In the 1990s McDonald’s infiltrated & spied on this “colorful” environmental group
IT’S ALL A LEGEND
$600
Show Question Question: What is the Rainbow Warrior? Answer: This Greenpeace ship’s name comes from a legend about a spirit that comes to save Earth from disaster
DESTRUCTION
$200
Answer: On May 31, 1999 in Rio, Greenpeace launched a new global campaign to halt its destruction
Show Question Question: What is the Amazon Rainforest? On May 31, 1999 in Rio, Greenpeace launched a new global campaign to halt its destruction
ORGANIZATIONS
$1,400
Show Question Question: What is Greenpeace? Answer: This organization began with a 1971 protest against offshore nuclear testing
NAME DESIRED
$400
Show Question Question: What is Greenpeace? This “colorful” conservation group asked the internet to name a humpback whale and we got Mr. Splashy Pants
SORRY ABOUT THAT
$2,000
Show Question Question: What is Greenpeace? Answer: In 1986 the French govt. apologized and paid compensation for the sinking of this group’s ship the Rainbow Warrior
SHIPS Answer: It was refloated, towed to Matauri Bay and sunk there Dec. 12, 1987, with full Maori ceremony
Show Question Question: The Rainbow Warrior
How did you do?
Learn more about Greenpeace history and tell a friend to try your hand at Greenpeace Jeopardy! !


greenpeace--2020-11-17--Greenpeace USA’s Just Recovery Agenda

Greenpeace USA’s Just Recovery Agenda

Greenpeace USA ’ s Just Recovery Agenda offers a bold and transformational set of policies that policymakers must pursue to address the root causes of racial , environmental , and economic injustice .
Greenpeace USA ’ s Just Recovery Agenda offers a bold and transformational set of policies that policymakers must pursue to address the root causes of racial , environmental , and economic injustice .
The devastation wrought by COVID-19 is just the latest in a series of anthropogenic crises catalyzed by racial capitalism and our broken system .
Our Recovery Agenda is a constructive , solution-oriented , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thriving economy and democracy that works for everyone .
This guiding road map to federal policy embodies the values and principles of our work and is aimed at not just getting rid of the broken systems that govern us today , but it is a vision to replace them with something better .
Though we know federal policy alone will not bring about the level of transformational and systemic change we seek , the Recovery Agenda represents one pillar of our work to create a world beyond racial capitalism .
The just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve is possible .
Together , we will build the power to manifest it .
Greenpeace USA is dedicated to building a world in which all people have what they need to thrive and the boundaries of the planet we share are respected .
As we look to recover from COVID-19 , address the climate crisis , advance racial justice and build an economy that puts people first , it is time to use the tools and power of the federal government to solve problems rather than exacerbate them .
This just , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a set of deeply held , fundamental values .
These values speak to the basic human rights and sense of community we must honor to build a world where all can thrive .
Equity — working to build a country where everyone ’ s fundamental needs are met .
Community — embracing the value of the commons , of interconnectedness , of people power , and of global solidarity .
We respect the ecological boundaries of the planet we share and upon which we all depend .
Justice – Lasting peace can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is grounded in a commitment to restorative justice for those harmed by past and current oppressions .
Freedom – Full agency and self-determination for the most marginalized people in today ’ s society are necessary for liberation , peace , justice , and equal opportunity for all .
Compassion – The ability to extend our compassion and solidarity across identities , borders , and social divides is essential to uncovering and healing injustice and environmental degradation .
Creativity – We embrace the power of art , culture , and imagination to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Courage – We recognize courage as the commitment to bearing witness , confronting injustice , and practicing honesty , transparency , and truth no matter the obstacle .
The policies that we put forth in our Just Recovery Agenda are shaped by seven core principles that will facilitate action at the scale that science and justice demand .
Low-wealth and marginalized communities , particularly Black , Brown and Indigenous communities , have disproportionately suffered because profit and economic growth are prioritized over people ’ s needs .
To prevent such harm , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affordable health care is guaranteed , pandemic vaccines are free and equitably distributed , all communities and individuals are safe , and basic human needs — including clean water , clean air , healthy food , and safe housing — are recognized as rights .
For over a century , our single-use , waste-prone society has been extracting , producing , and consuming more than our planet can sustain .
In order to ensure a healthy planet for generations to come , we must rapidly move to systems based on stewardship and renewal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address the climate crisis while advancing a just and managed transition off fossil fuels that creates millions of dignified , union jobs for frontline workers and communities .
Our food systems need a complete overhaul , transitioning from industrial agriculture to methods rooted in ecological farming .
Respecting the rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities must be central as we aim to achieve these goals .
We aim to design a new economy that ensures a social safety net and dignified work , equitably redistributes wealth , offers accessible and clean infrastructure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
We need Green New Deal-style investments — rooted in a just transition for frontline communities , as well as workers and those affected by the transition from extraction to a new economy — to bring this more equitable and resilient system to life .
4 .
Justice and equity across communities , generations , and borders We are committed to helping to protect those who have been disenfranchised while repaying historical debts—particularly to Black and Indigenous communities .
We must uphold Indigenous sovereignty and make sure Indigenous land , titles , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We believe that all humans deserve to have full agency and opportunity to participate in governance and the decisions that affect their lives .
A society shaped around respecting science , combating disinformation , and fostering cooperation , mutual aid , and participation can drive forward the future we fight for .
We are focused on radical systemic change that allows for the support of nearer-term policies that offer immediate relief or protection to communities and individuals .
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed how our relationship to our planet can both drive and prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work to keep forests and other ecosystems intact to prevent future zoonotic pandemics .
We must recognize and prepare for the worst impacts of climate change such as extreme weather .
The Policies We Need The majority of the policy solutions we advocate for a just recovery embody one or more of these principles .
The policies we support aim to shift mindsets , cultural norms , how people are treated , how our voices are heard , and how bedrock environmental laws are upheld .
A sixth section also elevates platforms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its broad and diverse collective vision for a better world .
As an organization , we are committed to holding ourselves accountable to these values and principles , to our communities , and to the scale of action that science and justice demand .
Though normal was a crisis , federal policy can bring about a just recovery from the numerous crises we ’ ve faced over the past year .
To learn more about our vision for federal policy , read the Recovery Agenda today .

Greenpeace USA’s Just Recovery Agenda
Our Just Recovery Agenda outlines bold, transformational policies that address the root causes of racial, environmental, and economic injustice.
Our Just Recovery Agenda offers a bold and transformational set of policies that policymakers must pursue to address the root causes of racial, environmental, and economic injustice.
The devastation wrought by COVID-19 is just the latest in a series of anthropogenic crises catalyzed by racial capitalism and our broken system. Our Recovery Agenda is a constructive, solution-oriented, and forward-thinking vision for an inclusive, just, thriving economy and democracy that works for everyone. This guiding road map to federal policy embodies the values and principles of our work and is aimed at not just getting rid of the broken systems that govern us today, but it is a vision to replace them with something better.
Though we know federal policy alone will not bring about the level of transformational and systemic change we seek, the Recovery Agenda represents one pillar of our work to create a world beyond racial capitalism. The just, green, and peaceful future we deserve is possible. Together, we will build the power to manifest it.
Greenpeace USA is dedicated to building a world in which all people have what they need to thrive and the boundaries of the planet we share are respected. As we look to recover from COVID-19, address the climate crisis, advance racial justice and build an economy that puts people first, it is time to use the tools and power of the federal government to solve problems rather than exacerbate them. This just, green, and peaceful future is guided by a set of deeply held, fundamental values. These values speak to the basic human rights and sense of community we must honor to build a world where all can thrive.
Equity — working to build a country where everyone’s fundamental needs are met.
Community — embracing the value of the commons, of interconnectedness, of people power, and of global solidarity. We respect the ecological boundaries of the planet we share and upon which we all depend.
Justice – Lasting peace can be achieved only by building independent power that is grounded in a commitment to restorative justice for those harmed by past and current oppressions.
Freedom – Full agency and self-determination for the most marginalized people in today’s society are necessary for liberation, peace, justice, and equal opportunity for all.
Compassion – The ability to extend our compassion and solidarity across identities, borders, and social divides is essential to uncovering and healing injustice and environmental degradation.
Creativity – We embrace the power of art, culture, and imagination to build community and bring our story to life.
Courage – We recognize courage as the commitment to bearing witness, confronting injustice, and practicing honesty, transparency, and truth no matter the obstacle.
The policies that we put forth in our Just Recovery Agenda are shaped by seven core principles that will facilitate action at the scale that science and justice demand.
1. Health and well-being for communities
Low-wealth and marginalized communities, particularly Black, Brown and Indigenous communities, have disproportionately suffered because profit and economic growth are prioritized over people’s needs. To prevent such harm, our government must ensure that high-quality, affordable health care is guaranteed, pandemic vaccines are free and equitably distributed, all communities and individuals are safe, and basic human needs — including clean water, clean air, healthy food, and safe housing — are recognized as rights.
2. Living within Planetary Boundaries
For over a century, our single-use, waste-prone society has been extracting, producing, and consuming more than our planet can sustain. In order to ensure a healthy planet for generations to come, we must rapidly move to systems based on stewardship and renewal. Immediate action must be taken to address the climate crisis while advancing a just and managed transition off fossil fuels that creates millions of dignified, union jobs for frontline workers and communities. Our food systems need a complete overhaul, transitioning from industrial agriculture to methods rooted in ecological farming. Respecting the rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities must be central as we aim to achieve these goals.
3. Economic protections for people, not corporations
We aim to design a new economy that ensures a social safety net and dignified work, equitably redistributes wealth, offers accessible and clean infrastructure, and provides relief directly to the people. We need Green New Deal-style investments — rooted in a just transition for frontline communities, as well as workers and those affected by the transition from extraction to a new economy — to bring this more equitable and resilient system to life.
4. Justice and equity across communities, generations, and borders
We are committed to helping to protect those who have been disenfranchised while repaying historical debts—particularly to Black and Indigenous communities. We must uphold Indigenous sovereignty and make sure Indigenous land, titles, and treaties are recognized and respected.
5. Democratic decision-making
We believe that all humans deserve to have full agency and opportunity to participate in governance and the decisions that affect their lives. A society shaped around respecting science, combating disinformation, and fostering cooperation, mutual aid, and participation can drive forward the future we fight for.
6. Balancing systemic change and immediate relief
We are focused on radical systemic change that allows for the support of nearer-term policies that offer immediate relief or protection to communities and individuals.
7. Resiliency and preventing future crises
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed how our relationship to our planet can both drive and prevent crises. It is critical that we work to keep forests and other ecosystems intact to prevent future zoonotic pandemics. We must recognize and prepare for the worst impacts of climate change such as extreme weather.
The Policies We Need
The majority of the policy solutions we advocate for a just recovery embody one or more of these principles. The policies we support aim to shift mindsets, cultural norms, how people are treated, how our voices are heard, and how bedrock environmental laws are upheld.
Our Recovery Agenda outlines policies in five key areas that will facilitate bringing about a more just and equitable world: ending the climate crisis, defending democracy, fighting plastic pollution, protecting forests, and protecting the oceans.
A sixth section also elevates platforms and policies of the larger progressive movement and its broad and diverse collective vision for a better world.
As an organization, we are committed to holding ourselves accountable to these values and principles, to our communities, and to the scale of action that science and justice demand. Though normal was a crisis, federal policy can bring about a just recovery from the numerous crises we’ve faced over the past year.
To learn more about our vision for federal policy, read the Recovery Agenda today.


greenpeace--2020-11-20--We Need Climate Leaders in Biden’s Administration

We Need Climate Leaders in Biden ’ s Administration People turned out in record numbers to give President-elect Joe Biden a mandate to take bold action in service of climate justice , public health , economic recovery , and racial equity .
To follow through with these promises , he needs the right people on his team .
As part of the transition process , President-elect Biden must publicly commit to putting racial justice , climate , and equity champions in his Cabinet and Administration and barring all fossil fuel lobbyists , executives , and representatives .
There are many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead us forward into a fossil fuel free future — tell President-elect Biden that there is no room for fossil fuel shills in his administration .
We are urging President-elect Biden ’ s transition team to fill posts with individuals who understand the urgency of the climate emergency , have experience advocating for environmental justice and clean energy solutions , are committed to advancing Indigenous rights , will fight for worker protections , and reflect the diversity of identities and lived experiences of all people in this country .
Who we don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are people with fossil fuel industry interests — it would be like inviting the fox in to guard the hen house .
For example , one of the top contenders for Secretary of the Department Of Energy ( DOE ) is Ernie Moniz — the wrong climate voice for the moment .
Moniz serves on the Board of Southern company , a fossil fuel utility , and has promoted natural gas as part of the “ solution ” to the climate crisis — a wrong talking point which will continue to pump tons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ atmosphere .
He also served as President Obama ’ s Energy Secretary , where he engineered an “ all of the above ” energy strategy that led to the U.S becoming the world ’ s biggest oil and gas producer , at a time when we need to be rapidly transitioning AWAY from fossil fuels as fast as possible .
President-elect Biden needs to make sure climate is embedded in every department and agency so we can address our crises holistically .
We want to highlight some of the most important positions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s climate justice agenda , holding polluters accountable , and building a democracy for all workers and communities .
Tackling the climate crisis requires an all-of-government approach .
President-elect Biden needs someone at his side who can manage , coordinate , and drive forward the bold and just actions we need to protect communities on the frontlines of climate disasters .
Fortunately , President-elect Biden is considering creating a new office that would focus specifically on climate change .
We hope that this happens and we think that Jay Inslee would be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ‘ Freedom From Fossil Fuels ‘ plan , announced during the Democratic primary , is a laudable blueprint for holding fossil fuel executives accountable while supporting workers and communities in the transition off oil and gas .
Inslee brings both the ambition and record on climate we need , plus the political experience to ensure that our government will work as best as it can in service to all people .
A future where everyone will thrive is one with clean air , land , and water for all .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ founded in 1970 to develop and enforce environmental laws that ensure this future will be a reality .
It is also a crucial agency for handling the climate crisis because it can implement laws and standards to hold polluters accountable and reduce greenhouse gas emissions .
The climate crisis will negatively impact Black , Brown , Indigenous , and low-income people the most , so we need someone running the EPA who has a strong commitment to environmental justice .
We would love to see someone like Mustafa Santiago Ali lead the EPA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vice President of environmental justice , climate and community revitalization at the National Wildlife Federation .
He is no stranger to the EPA , having previously worked there for more than two decades , focusing on environmental justice .
Ali isn ’ t afraid to call what oil and gas companies are doing to Black , Brown , and Indigenous communities by what it is : environmental racism .
Moving on to The Department of the Interior .
Science and justice demand we immediately stop extracting more coal , oil , and gas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transition to a future beyond fossil fuels .
The Department of the Interior ( DOI ) is crucial to guiding this necessary and inevitable transition .
In addition to managing our National Parks and administering federal programs relating to Indigenous communities , the DOI has the authority to lease public lands for oil , gas , and coal development .
Historically — and especially under the previous administration — the DOI has overseen leases and favors for fossil fuel companies at the expense of our communities .
We need someone leading the department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuel exploitation and towards renewable energy development , Indigenous sovereignty , and true environmental protection .
We especially need someone who is a strong advocate for Indigenous Rights because the DOI is responsible for the 55 million+ acres of land held in trust for American Indians , Indian Tribes , and Alaskan Natives .
We ’ d love to see someone like Deb Haaland or Tom Udall , legislators from New Mexico , to lead the Department of the Interior .
Both support a Green New Deal and have also publicly supported the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the US to protect 30 % of our lands and ocean by 2030 .
Deb Haaland is one of the first Native American women elected Congress .
She is well-versed in many of the realms that the DOI operates , by serving as Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks , Forests , and Public Lands , and Vice Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources .
She is also Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus .
When Indigenous people stood up to the fossil fuel industry in Standing Rock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders and environmental groups have signaled their support for Haaland taking on this role .
Tom Udall has been a Senator , a Congressman , and Attorney General of New Mexico .
He has written and passed legislation on renewable energy that would focus on jobs and cutting carbon emissions and recently co-authored the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act , which aims to phase out single-use plastics .
He served on several Senate committees including Appropriations , Foreign Relations , Commerce , Indian Affairs , and Rules and Administration .
Up next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does an organization like Greenpeace care about the Department of Labor ?
Well here ’ s the good news : big bold policies that are capable of solving the many intersecting crises we currently face can also create millions of good union jobs .
But if we don ’ t get it right , we run the risk of repeating the failed playbook of big corporations , where these jobs reinforce both inequality and exploitation .
To chart this new course , we ’ d like to see someone like Michigan Congressman Andy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rep. Levin is a coalition builder with a long history in the labor movement , as well as a champion for the environment .
He listens to stakeholders and works to find consensus that centers workers and communities .
We also like the buzz about Senator Bernie Sanders .
Sanders was the only candidate to earn an A+ in Greenpeace ’ s 2020 Climate ranking for his plan which included investments that would create millions of family-sustaining , union jobs in a renewable energy economy and provide long-term security for fossil fuel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and job retraining .
To advance a Green New Deal , we need a rapid transition to 100 % clean energy .
So from a climate perspective , who leads the Department of Energy ( DOE ) is extremely important , as they will oversee domestic energy production , as well as energy-related research and energy conservation .
We would love to see someone like Daniel Kammen or Ed Markey serve as Energy Secretary .
Daniel Kammen is a scientist whose track record demonstrates a commitment to helping the US transition away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has authored several Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports and has helped to found more than ten renewable energy companies .
His most recent role in government was as the Science Envoy for the US State Department , from which he resigned in August 2017 , which he publicly stated was due to President Trump ’ s failure to condemn white supremacists after the violent incidents in Charlottesville , VA. Ed Markey has been a long-time leader on climate change and energy policy and was the lead Senate co-sponsor for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Resolution .
He is an outspoken proponent of policies to create millions of good-paying jobs while investing in clean energy and moving away from fossil fuels .
Join us in demanding that President-elect Biden appoint a fossil fuel-free cabinet and administration .

We Need Climate Leaders in Biden’s Administration
People turned out in record numbers to give President-elect Joe Biden a mandate to take bold action in service of climate justice, public health, economic recovery, and racial equity.
To follow through with these promises, he needs the right people on his team. As part of the transition process, President-elect Biden must publicly commit to putting racial justice, climate, and equity champions in his Cabinet and Administration and barring all fossil fuel lobbyists, executives, and representatives.
There are many qualified people in this country who could lead us forward into a fossil fuel free future — tell President-elect Biden that there is no room for fossil fuel shills in his administration.
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We are urging President-elect Biden’s transition team to fill posts with individuals who understand the urgency of the climate emergency, have experience advocating for environmental justice and clean energy solutions, are committed to advancing Indigenous rights, will fight for worker protections, and reflect the diversity of identities and lived experiences of all people in this country.
Who we don’t want to see in these positions are people with fossil fuel industry interests — it would be like inviting the fox in to guard the hen house. For example, one of the top contenders for Secretary of the Department Of Energy (DOE) is Ernie Moniz — the wrong climate voice for the moment. Moniz serves on the Board of Southern company, a fossil fuel utility, and has promoted natural gas as part of the “solution” to the climate crisis — a wrong talking point which will continue to pump tons and tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. He also served as President Obama’s Energy Secretary, where he engineered an “all of the above” energy strategy that led to the U.S becoming the world’s biggest oil and gas producer, at a time when we need to be rapidly transitioning AWAY from fossil fuels as fast as possible.
President-elect Biden needs to make sure climate is embedded in every department and agency so we can address our crises holistically. We want to highlight some of the most important positions for setting and executing on President-elect Biden’s climate justice agenda, holding polluters accountable, and building a democracy for all workers and communities.
Let’s start with a Climate Council
Tackling the climate crisis requires an all-of-government approach. President-elect Biden needs someone at his side who can manage, coordinate, and drive forward the bold and just actions we need to protect communities on the frontlines of climate disasters. Fortunately, President-elect Biden is considering creating a new office that would focus specifically on climate change. We hope that this happens and we think that Jay Inslee would be a terrific person to lead it. Inslee’s ‘Freedom From Fossil Fuels‘ plan, announced during the Democratic primary, is a laudable blueprint for holding fossil fuel executives accountable while supporting workers and communities in the transition off oil and gas. Inslee brings both the ambition and record on climate we need, plus the political experience to ensure that our government will work as best as it can in service to all people.
Second, The Environmental Protection Agency
A future where everyone will thrive is one with clean air, land, and water for all. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was founded in 1970 to develop and enforce environmental laws that ensure this future will be a reality. It is also a crucial agency for handling the climate crisis because it can implement laws and standards to hold polluters accountable and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The climate crisis will negatively impact Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income people the most, so we need someone running the EPA who has a strong commitment to environmental justice.
We would love to see someone like Mustafa Santiago Ali lead the EPA.
Mustafa Santiago Ali is currently the Vice President of environmental justice, climate and community revitalization at the National Wildlife Federation. He is no stranger to the EPA, having previously worked there for more than two decades, focusing on environmental justice. Ali isn’t afraid to call what oil and gas companies are doing to Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities by what it is: environmental racism.
Moving on to The Department of the Interior
Science and justice demand we immediately stop extracting more coal, oil, and gas, and ensure a just and well-managed transition to a future beyond fossil fuels. The Department of the Interior (DOI) is crucial to guiding this necessary and inevitable transition. In addition to managing our National Parks and administering federal programs relating to Indigenous communities, the DOI has the authority to lease public lands for oil, gas, and coal development. Historically — and especially under the previous administration — the DOI has overseen leases and favors for fossil fuel companies at the expense of our communities. We need someone leading the department who will steer it away from fossil fuel exploitation and towards renewable energy development, Indigenous sovereignty, and true environmental protection. We especially need someone who is a strong advocate for Indigenous Rights because the DOI is responsible for the 55 million+ acres of land held in trust for American Indians, Indian Tribes, and Alaskan Natives.
We’d love to see someone like Deb Haaland or Tom Udall, legislators from New Mexico, to lead the Department of the Interior. Both support a Green New Deal and have also publicly supported the Thirty by Thirty Resolution, which calls on the US to protect 30% of our lands and ocean by 2030.
Deb Haaland is one of the first Native American women elected Congress. She is well-versed in many of the realms that the DOI operates, by serving as Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, and Vice Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources. She is also Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus. When Indigenous people stood up to the fossil fuel industry in Standing Rock, Haaland joined them. Many Indigenous leaders and environmental groups have signaled their support for Haaland taking on this role.
Tom Udall has been a Senator, a Congressman, and Attorney General of New Mexico. He has written and passed legislation on renewable energy that would focus on jobs and cutting carbon emissions and recently co-authored the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, which aims to phase out single-use plastics. He served on several Senate committees including Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Commerce, Indian Affairs, and Rules and Administration.
Up next, the Department of Labor
Why does an organization like Greenpeace care about the Department of Labor? Well here’s the good news: big bold policies that are capable of solving the many intersecting crises we currently face can also create millions of good union jobs. But if we don’t get it right, we run the risk of repeating the failed playbook of big corporations, where these jobs reinforce both inequality and exploitation. To chart this new course, we’d like to see someone like Michigan Congressman Andy Levin running the Department of the Labor. Rep. Levin is a coalition builder with a long history in the labor movement, as well as a champion for the environment. He listens to stakeholders and works to find consensus that centers workers and communities.
We also like the buzz about Senator Bernie Sanders. Sanders was the only candidate to earn an A+ in Greenpeace’s 2020 Climate ranking for his plan which included investments that would create millions of family-sustaining, union jobs in a renewable energy economy and provide long-term security for fossil fuel workers with wage insurance, benefit guarantees, and job retraining.
Finally, the Department of Energy
To advance a Green New Deal, we need a rapid transition to 100% clean energy. So from a climate perspective, who leads the Department of Energy (DOE) is extremely important, as they will oversee domestic energy production, as well as energy-related research and energy conservation.
We would love to see someone like Daniel Kammen or Ed Markey serve as Energy Secretary.
Daniel Kammen is a scientist whose track record demonstrates a commitment to helping the US transition away from fossil fuels in an equitable way. He has authored several Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports and has helped to found more than ten renewable energy companies. His most recent role in government was as the Science Envoy for the US State Department, from which he resigned in August 2017, which he publicly stated was due to President Trump’s failure to condemn white supremacists after the violent incidents in Charlottesville, VA.
Ed Markey has been a long-time leader on climate change and energy policy and was the lead Senate co-sponsor for the Green New Deal resolution and the THRIVE Resolution. He is an outspoken proponent of policies to create millions of good-paying jobs while investing in clean energy and moving away from fossil fuels.
Join us in demanding that President-elect Biden appoint a fossil fuel-free cabinet and administration.
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