GAM Article (April 25, 2017 ) The former president of the Maldives was instrumental in getting a world climate agreement out of the Copenhagen climate summit, and he's been a critical voice on behalf of island nations already feeling the effects of the climate crisis.
Mohamed Nasheed

GAM Article (April 25, 2017 ) Bernard Yu, Green America’s content strategist and information architect, has experience facilitating dialogue among participants from different backgrounds. Bernard offers this advice to groups working on climate justice who would like to become…
people of color, social justice, privilege

GAM Article (April 25, 2017 ) People of color are on the front lines of the climate crisis, and are leading the call for equitable protection and meaningful action. Green American published its issue, Climate Justice for All, as part of our mission to amplify the voices of…
Black Lives Matter, environmental justice, climate change, climate justice

GAM Article (April 25, 2017 ) A focus of Nicole Hernandez Hammer's work is environmental justice, because Latinos are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis.
environmental justice

GAM Article (April 25, 2017 )   Longtime activist on environmental issues and how they affect Native communities, Tom Goldtooth (Mdewakanton Dakota and Diné) became passionate about climate justice in 1991, when he was appointed spokesperson of the Native Peoples Caucus at…
Keystone XL, Indigenous, Native American, pipeline, fossil fuels

GAM Article (April 25, 2017 ) Environmental justice and Black Lives Matter activists are leading the charge to achieve equal protection for Black communities from climate change.
climate, Black Lives Matter, social justice, climate change

GAM Article (April 10, 2017 ) A burst of over 1,000 hate crimes and incidents have occurred since Election Day, and the President’s words and actions are only making perpetrators bolder. With White supremacists in the cabinet and anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric coming…

GAM Article (February 9, 2017 ) The Road to Recycling Contamination   Single-stream recycling, the simple act of dumping all of your recyclables into one bin, has become one of the most common recycling methods in the US. Public participation has increased due to the ease…

GAM Article (February 9, 2017 ) Municipalities are waking up to the fact that there are ways to recycle that don’t put an undue burden on one neighborhood over another.
environmental justice

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 ) Like a stocking full of coal, some gifts just aren't good for people and the planet. Check out these eco-friendly alternatives to popular holiday gifts.
fair labor, fair trade, plastics, chocolate

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 ) Buy green fashion and stay stylish while eco-friendly
shopping, clothing, fashion, money

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 ) Before you buy processed foods, we've got some of the ingredients that you should look for in food
food

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 ) Learn how to survive while still using your mega-bank.
finance, savings, money

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 ) Use these herbs to reduce stress in a natural and wholesome way

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 )   Wondering how to responsibly dispose of cereal and chip bags, candy wrappers, make-up containers, and other single-use packaging items? Send them to TerraCycle! Founded in 2001, TerraCycle offers national mail-in recycling…

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 ) Use these tips from a Green America member on making your house green and saving money.
solar, solar panels, energy efficiency

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 ) Conceived as a way to reduce costs and make renewable energy more accessible, community-owned solar gardens are growing in popularity.
solar gardens

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 ) Solar power leases are making it possible for people in several states to go solar with no money down.
solar power

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 ) Socially conscious investors have been making investments in companies that make equal rights for women a priority. A growing body of research confirms that doing so is a smart financial decision. Experts have found there is a relationship between…
equality, corporate responsibility, microloan, investing

GAM Article (January 31, 2017 ) People are creating healthy, vibrant, sustainable, and local food systems. Help change the food system in your area in the following ways.
sustainable food