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Wahleah Johns is drawing from her personal history as she helps to guide Native American tribes through the transition to clean energy.

Authentic listening and engagement, community buy-in and elevating marginalized voices are crucial approaches to deploying any new clean energy or technology project.

Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry will address Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) scientists, organizations and funders during the upcoming BIPOC Climate Justice Dialogue 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2020. The day-long virtual event will provide an opportunity for climate leaders to discuss national climate goals and priorities with top administration officials and federal agency representatives in advance of the Biden-Harris Leader's Climate Summit taking place on Earth Day. Con...

Betty’s home stands on the edge of a striking red cliff. Her family built the home from materials in their environment generations ago and passed it along from mothers to daughters. But it is cold, and the home is small with few windows. Insufficiently ventilated homes in these areas can have high levels of particulate matter, dust, mold and radon, a naturally occurring gas that can cause lung cancer. Rosa, a great-grandmother, lives in her family home with a large wood-burning stove. On one wall are colorful paintings representing her clan lineage. On another wall, black stains show where ...

Black And Indigenous Unity Is Vital To The Decolonization Of America Together, we can overcome our common enemy: colonization. People silhouettes at sunset holding arms raised. / Photo Credit: Getty Images If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an account here and check out our how-to post to learn more. ____ At a time when too many discussions about race and ethnicity reflect division rather than mutual respect, it’s important to talk about something that unites and divides us all. We have to acknowledge the essential goal of...