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RAC-NY Update

Ben Elkind
Two climate bills that RAC-NY helped to drive were the "talk of the town" in the final days of New York's legislative session.

A Jewish Response to Environmental Stewardship: LEEDing the Way

Noé Granados
At Temple Israel of Minneapolis, Pikuach Nefesh, or protecting life, guides many of our actions. We engage in this sacred commandment in myriad ways. We work alongside asylum-seeking families, bringing resources and care to protect their lives.

Teens from New York Speak About Environmental Justice

Noé Granados
This year, as we approach World Environment Day on June 5th, we are amplifying the voices of our L'Taken participants. These teens, who are at the forefront of our fight for environmental justice and climate change, are not just the future; they are the present.

Teens from North Carolina Speak About Environmental Justice

This year, as we approach Earth Day on April 22nd, we are amplifying the voices of our L'Taken participants. These teens, who are at the forefront of our fight for environmental justice and climate change, are not just the future-they are the present.

A Victory for Climate Justice!

Jacob Kraus-Preminger
Today, thanks to your efforts, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took a stand for the freedom to breathe, announcing strong final rules limiting soot pollution.

Personal Reflections on Environmental & Climate Change Advocacy

Noé Granados
When we think about climate change, we often get lost in the global context and forget about local impacts. Climate change is a complex, unfamiliar, slow-moving, and intergenerational problem that covers a broad range of policies, topics, and headlines.

Why the Biden Administration Should Support Higher Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards

Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov
The following blog post is adapted from testimony given by Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov at a National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration hearing on Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards on September 28, 2023. This testimony was presented as part of Power for Purpose: The Reform Movement's 2023 Campaign for Climate Justice.