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BlogNews ( ) In May, we share Jewish American Heritage Month resources that highlight the push for justice and celebrations of Jewish culture.
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BlogNews ( ) We’re celebrating our beloved Fran Teplitz, Green America’s Co-Executive Director of Business, Investing & Policy, and her 23 years of remarkable service here at Green America, as she moves into “rewirement,” as Fran calls it.
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BlogNews ( ) Green America released the following media release on May 10, 2023 in support of socially and environmentally responsible investing as the Republican House Oversight Committee holds a hearing on environmental, social, and governance practices. “…
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BlogNews ( ) This May, we share Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month resources that highlight accomplishments and the racial justice still needed.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, Asian America, AAPI
BlogNews ( ) Green America participated in the Federal Trade Commission’s 2023 public comment period on the Green Guides, formally endorsing the continuation and expansion of these important guides.
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BlogNews ( ) As President Biden was vetoing a Congressional resolution that attacked our freedom to invest in companies that practice responsible environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), a pitched battle has been raging in the states.   So…
ESG, ESG investing, socially responsible investing, responsible investing, sustainable investing, SRI investing, SRI, impact investing
BlogNews ( ) March 31 is the international Transgender Day of Visibility. Green America calls on all of our members, supporters, businesses, and the general public to take this opportunity to celebrate the transgender community and take action to support transgender r
Transgender Day of Visibility, transgender, transgender rights, lgbtq, gender equality
BlogNews ( ) We’re used to seeing all kinds of flavors and add-ins to chocolate – from sea salt to orange to ginger.  But recently there’s been a lot of buzz about additives that no one wants – lead and cadmium – being…
lead and cadmium in chocolate
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. Telecoms Need to Do More on Climate…
victories
BlogNews ( ) Over time we will know more about what the collapses this month of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank mean for U.S. banking. Some financial analysts say there is not a systemic banking problem. Others point to poor governance in the current…
better banking, climate crisis, climate change, credit union, community bank, community development, sustainable banking, community banking, Sustainable Finance
BlogNews ( ) Seeds, rainwater, and flame are the green tools every gardener needs to upgrade their Climate Victory Gardens.
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BlogNews ( ) The recent Norfolk Southern train derailment disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, illustrates why socially responsible investing is so important.   Norfolk Southern, owned by a who's who of Wall Street banks, ranks poorly on corporate…
socially responsible investing, ESG, ESG investing, Congress, SRI
BlogNews ( ) A conversation between Fran Teplitz, Green America’s executive co-director for business, investing, and policy and Nichoe Lichen, a board member of the Public Banking Institute, on the premise and promise behind public banking.
public banking, get a better bank, Break Up With Your Mega-Bank, banking, better bank, better banking
BlogNews ( ) The Inflation Reduction Act provides new levels of small business resources, especially to further build a clean energy economy.  
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BlogNews ( ) Find celebratory and educational resources focused on the meaning of the holiday and on Black leadership for social, economic, and environmental justice.
Black History Month
BlogNews ( ) It’s a new year—the Earth continues spinning, progress inches its way forward despite the deeply rooted challenges the world still faces, and it’s time to plan for the year ahead.
green business resolutions, green business, green business trends, green businesses, small business, small business resources, climate resolution
BlogNews ( ) Climate the Top Sustainability Concern; Ending Workplace Discrimination Tops Shareholder Resolutions; Community Development Investments Soar The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF) documents the assets involved in socially…
sustainable investing, SRI, ESG
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. Green America's 2022 Victories (and a…
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