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BlogNews ( ) Thanks to action by 5,400 Green Americans, we have "the most comprehensive look yet at the effect of climate change on the American home insurance market."
property insurance, responsible insurance
BlogNews ( ) AI’s energy demands are growing, and some tech giants are turning to nuclear power, including reopening Three Mile Island. Is this the right path, or should renewables lead the way?
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BlogNews ( ) Dan Howells, Director of Climate Campaigns for Green America  From stacks of documents, newspapers, magazines to packaging materials and supplies – paper accounts for approximately 26% of total waste at landfills in the United States.…
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BlogNews ( ) Two major climate disasters have gripped the nation in recent months. In January, four separate wildfires driven by 100 mph Santa Ana winds destroyed cities and towns in Southern California, including Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena, and…
responsible insurance, property insurance
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BlogNews ( ) Originally published in Cincinnati Enquirer on July 31, 2024 You won’t notice it the next time you go grocery shopping, but changes are happening in refrigerated aisles nationwide. Several major American supermarket chains are starting to do…
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BlogNews ( ) This year, consider giving to not just people, but the planet, too, by shopping our guide of sustainable gifts. From pets to the ones who say they don’t need anything, you’ll find a gift for everyone on your list.
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BlogNews ( ) From the most recent issue of our magazine, Green American, where we update readers on the progress we've made over the last quarter on climate, finance, food, labor, social justice, and more. We made tremendous progress building the…
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BlogNews ( ) Patronizing Black-owned businesses for green gifts is a smart way to Vote with Your Dollar and uplift those who have been historically marginalized.
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BlogNews ( ) Whether you love shopping for gifts or can’t imagine anything worse, this list of holiday sales from sustainable shops will make everything easier with great gift ideas and green practices.
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BlogNews ( ) This article was originally published in Nasdaq's Purpose in Action Newsletter on November 19, 2024 By Brittany Greene, Purpose Communications Specialist In celebration of our partners and the great work they do to advance economic…
socially responsible investing, better banking
BlogNews ( ) By Cathy Becker, Responsible Finance Campaign Director  In September, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a pair of bills targeting investing that considers environmental, social, and corporate governance, or ESG, factors. …
ESG, ESG investing, socially responsible investing
BlogNews ( ) A day that ends in “y.” Pizza nights are always in (yes, even if you like pineapples on your pie) and they’re made even better when you use sustainable kitchen products.
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BlogNews ( ) Impress everyone with your culturally relevant and sustainable Halloween costumes this year, from the hottest songs of 2024 to the biggest global sporting event.
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BlogNews ( ) This fall, Green America encourages you to make mindful honey products that support both your health and the environment.
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BlogNews ( ) In the wake of the home mortgage crisis of 2008, Green America launched its Get A Better Bank map, listing hundreds of community development banks and credit unions as alternatives to the megabanks that tanked the economy and heavily finance fossil…
insurance, property insurance, fossil fuels, fossil-free, fossil fuel free, buying local, climate crisis, climate change
BlogNews ( ) Republicans continue to push anti-ESG bills, prioritizing money from oil and fossil fuels companies, but the backlash is starting to work.
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BlogNews ( ) Now is the time to break up with your megabank. Find a community development bank or credit union on our Get a Better Bank map.  What if you found out the money in your bank account was being used to fuel fires and floods, leading to…
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BlogNews ( ) Green Business Network members have everything you need for sustainable summer fun, whether that’s hiking or taking it easy.
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BlogNews ( ) Funding and resources are imperative for small businesses with diverse leadership; here are some for LGBTQ-owned businesses.
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BlogNews ( ) Whether you’re a customer or a business owner, being tangibly and explicitly supportive of the LGBTQ community is crucial.
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