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Setting the Record Straight on an Important Piece of Black History

By Ben Jealous With the start of Black History Month, I brace myself for the mis-telling of Black History yet again. In schoolhouses and everywhere the...

The Biden-Harris Administration’s LNG Decision is the Hope Young People Have Been Waiting For

By Ben Jealous James Hiatt lives in an area along the Mississippi River in Louisiana that has been dubbed “Cancer Alley.” Teeming with chemical plants...

Power Grids Supplied By Clean Energy Are More Reliable. That Saves Lives.

By Ben Jealous February, 2021. A rare Valentines Day winter storm wallops Texas with snow and a deep freeze. The storm will knock out power...

In the Gap Between January 6 and MLK Day, Once Forbidden History Offers Hope

By Ben Jealous Even Ron DeSantis had to admit, when pressed at a CNN townhall, Jan. 6 was a bad day for America. Invariably, following this...

The Story of the Orcas and the Salmon, on the Endangered Species Act’s 50th Birthday

By Ben Jealous Thanks to 20th century aquariums and marine theme parks, orcas – also known as killer whales – are the most iconic whales...

Common Ground is a Testament to the Power of Film to Change Hearts and Minds

By Ben Jealous Soil. It’s where our food comes from and the foundation of all life on land.  The way human beings have traditionally farmed in...

How the Clean Energy Win in Michigan Provides a Roadmap for Other States

By Ben Jealous If you live in Detroit or another part of Michigan where there’s a looming threat of bodily harm from fossil fuel pollution,...

Overcoming the Oil and Gas Industry’s Influence at COP28

By Ben Jealous Frederick Douglass said, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”  Those of us with history in the...

For Too Many Kids Getting Outside Is Easier Said Than Done

By Ben Jealous Last week, after a restful Thanksgiving, my family made a deliberate choice to #OptOutside on Friday. #OptOutside is a growing movement...

Environmental Sacrifice Zones Can Be Beacons of Clean Energy Investment

By Ben Jealous Lower Richland County, South Carolina, is a place with a rich history. The region, which sits on wetlands and a floodplain forest...

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