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Two Northeast Ohio lawmakers propose a comprehensive clean-energy policy bill

Two Northeast Ohio lawmakers propose a comprehensive clean-energy policy bill
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The White House Wants To Fight Climate Change And Help People. Cleveland Led The Way


Originally published on June 21, 2021 11:28 am
The fight against climate change may be taking a striking new turn under the Biden administration. The White House is calling climate action a form of environmental justice, part of a campaign to address economic and racial inequity.
It s bringing new attention and, potentially, a flood of cash to low-tech approaches to climate action that directly benefit low-income neighborhoods. They include aid for home renovations and upgrades to city transportation infrastructure, including buses.
The environmental justice community, and many of our Black and brown communities, have identified the connection between climate change and their own community infrastructure. They can t be disconnected, says Cecilia Martinez, senior director for environmental justice at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. ....

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Events & Rallies


Events & Rallies
Please join us and the
Duke Energy Accountability Coalition for a free public webinar to hear from leading advocates for environmental and social justice who will testify to how Duke Energy s policies and practices have polluted and financially punished its low-income ratepayers and communities of color throughout its vast six-state service area.
Location: Online webinar
Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. EST
Please register in advance. You will receive follow up information on accessing the webinar.
Past event highlights 
Our latest installment in a series of conversations with OCA Executive Director Rachael Belz,
What’s next for HB6? Will the tainted law be repealed, and why is Ohio’s energy policy so riddled with corruption? What’s next for sustainable, equitable energy efforts beyond HB6? Get the inside scoop and ideas for action from two leading experts. ....

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