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March 8th is International Women’s Day and is observed as a national holiday in many countries around the world. I want to share some of my thoughts with you on this special day.  I feel strongly that women are central to … Continue reading

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As Climate Mamas and Papas we look for small and large ways to show we are taking climate action. We find opportunities to demonstrate our resolve to “walk the walk” on sustainability and to build climate hope and a livable … Continue reading

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Could a ban on fracking drilling be enough to protect the land, flora fauna, people and WATER of the Delaware River Basin? Would water withdrawals from the Delaware to enable fracking in other regions, including as well the storage, processing … Continue reading

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Jamie Anderson may be the best female snowboarder in the world. With a gold medal in slopestyle at the South Korea Olympics; Jamie successful defended her gold medal title from the  Sochi Olympic games in 2014.  In case you missed our … Continue reading

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When we become a father, mother, aunt, uncle, and grandparent for the very first time, our world changes forever; it really does. Holding our newborn for the first time envelopes us with feelings of incredible joy, but also with feelings … Continue reading

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According to a  2015 story in EcoWatch, Eileen Fisher, clothing designer and business leader, said that, “The clothing industry is the second largest polluter in the world … second only to oil…..It’s a really nasty business … it’s a mess.” While … Continue reading

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With a US Administration that seems hostile if not down right destructive when it comes to acting on climate change, we have found the book “DRAWDOWN, the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming” to be a breath of … Continue reading

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On Tuesday, January 9th, along with many other Climate Mamas and Papas, I testified in New York City in support of the Clean Power Plan; the Obama administration’s plan for the US to meet it’s stated obligations under the Paris … Continue reading

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In  early December, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) released  draft rules on permanently banning fracking in the Delaware River Basin. The rules are a mixed bag, peranently banning fracking operations in the Basin –  but at the same time … Continue reading

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Beginning December 4th at 6pm ET, former US Vice President Al Gore will host The Climate Reality Project’s seventh-annual 24 Hours of Reality broadcast—24 Hours of Reality: Be the Voice of Reality—a 24-hour live event, empowering millions watching worldwide to … Continue reading

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