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Californians Agree: A New Political Party Is Needed
Author: Tom Campbell
The Common Sense Party believes a new party in California is needed to empower the center. A majority of California voters agree.

CERAWeek 2022: Where the energy industry and climate advocates can find common ground
Climate advocates and the energy industry are often in opposition, seemingly unable to even acknowledge, let alone understand, the other side’s positions.

AT CERAWEEK, TOP DONORS TO ANNOUNCE CAMPAIGN TO DRIVE BIPARTISAN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
Climate protection donors from across the political spectrum are set to announce at CERA this week a new voter education campaign to unite the middle 70% of Americans behind practical and effective climate solutions. CERAWeek brings together global leaders to advance new ideas, insight and solutions to the biggest challenges facing the future of energy, the environment, and climate.

Alok Sharma: COP26 is for ordinary people, not just climate warriors
The man in charge of ensuring a successful climate change conference in Glasgow claims he is not an environmentalist, but he has become persuaded of the importance of addressing global warming.

What is The Power of X?
In This Together is a group of over 40 non-profit organizations and over 2 million members, all dedicated to finding real solutions to the problems we face globally, both politically and environmentally. Polarization is tearing us apart and we are not getting enough done.

Will the Problem Solvers Caucus overcome its first major hurdle to pass the infrastructure bill?
President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal was pushed through this summer in part because of a ragtag group of House Republicans who made deals. That does not imply that they will all vote in favor of it.

How Can We Talk About Climate Change Across Political Lines?
Katharine Hayhoe, a Canadian climate scientist and evangelical Christian moved from South Bend Indiana to Lubbock Texas where she found herself in the middle of one of the most vast oil fields on Earth. She is now a climate policy professor and she sets out successful tactics for communicating the urgency of climate change across America’s political divide chapter by chapter.

Where Redistricting Stands in 14 States
In next year’s elections and beyond, Republicans are maneuvering for a structural advantage. Democrats are attempting to get the most out of their limited clout, marginalized groups are pressing state authorities to increase their voting power, and lawsuits lurk ominously on the horizon.

The UK’s Plan to BAN Single-Use Plastics
The UK government announced plans to ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery, as well as polystyrene cups. The goal is to reduce the amount of plastic polluting the environment.

Over Half of Kids Think Humanity Is DOOMED If We Don’t Act Soon Enough to Stop Destroying the Environment
The world is not ready for the coming implications of climate change. A new global survey reveals the high level of concern many teenagers have about climate change. Nearly 60% of the young people stated they were very concerned or extremely concerned.

Madagascar is on the verge of famine due to climate change
The United Nations warns that Madagascar is on the brink of experiencing what could be the world’s first “climate change famine,” with tens of thousands already suffering from levels of hunger and food insecurity considered catastrophic.

6 Sustainable Back to School Tips
For kids, that time before the new semester when new books, backpacks and lunchboxes are needed is potentially one of the most exciting parts of the school year. For adults, it can be a complex and stressful logistical operation.

Hurricane Ida Batters Coastline
Hurricane Ida made history by becoming the second most intense hurricane

The IPCC report and what it means
This week the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) released their 6th landmark report on climate change, its causes, potential impacts and response options. How alarmed do we actually need to be, what does this new report say, and who exactly are the IPCC?

Biden and automakers agree on 50% electric vehicles by 2030
“The future of the auto industry is electric,” President Joe Biden said in a voiceover to a video posted on Twitter. “There’s no turning back.”

Mapping The Transpartisan Terrain
The Transpartisan Movement has emerged out of increasing political conflict, which has made it difficult for governments to govern effectively and sustainably.

What is Clean Energy?
What do we mean when we talk about clean energy? And how does that differ from renewable energy? The terms are often used interchangeably but are they the same thing?

Sustainability at the Olympic Games
The Olympics brings a huge opportunity for depolarization and discourse on some of the major issues we need to address globally. Event’s like this can be incredible ‘ice-breakers’ for non-politicized conversations about sustainability and human rights between people who may not find common ground otherwise.

In This Together’s Year in Review
A lot has happened since we first launched a year ago, and there’s still plenty to come and a lot of work to do!
How to Save The Planet by Trying New Food
Eat to save the planet? You don’t have to tell us twice. Eating less meat is one lifestyle change that is becoming increasingly popular, but eating the planet’s more destructive species – whether a plant, fish or animal – can still have a very positive effect on the environment.

American Airlines transition to “eco-friendly flatware.”
In 2018, American Airlines was the first major airline to ban plastic straws and drink stirrers.

It’s Not Always Hard Being Green: A Soft Path to Sustainability
Despite massive growth in the market for wind and solar power, the global share of fossil fuels versus renewables has stayed relatively constant, and carbon emissions hit an all-time high in 2018 and 2019. Perhaps the popular philosopher Kermit the Frog was right when he reportedly said, “It’s not easy being green.”

Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gift Ideas
In search of the perfect gift for dad or whoever you want to celebrate this Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered!

LGBTQ+ Environmentalists You Should Know About
There has been plenty of conversation about the overlap of environmentalists and LGBTQ+ activists. What they share is a vision of a better world, a world where people can lead their lives safely and as part of a community.

(Lab Made) Diamonds are Forever!
Last week, Pandora became the first large jeweller to make a big push into lab-created diamonds, saying it will no longer use mined ones in an unveiling of its new growth strategy.

The Power of X
Most activist campaigns focus on one group and one cause, competing with other groups and other causes for scarce funding. It’s time we got together.

Marriott To Eliminate Single-Use Shower Toiletry Bottles From Properties Worldwide
New, large amenity bottles reduce plastic waste while offering guests a

Show Me The Money!
So… It’s been a few months since the Capitol riots. Things have calmed down (sort of) and Biden’s cabinet is getting to work.

Why Environmentalism Needs a Human-centric Approach
When it comes to climate-related economic issues, news narratives typically focus too simplistically on the trade-off between protecting the environment and prosperity. Make money OR save the planet. Run a successful business OR protect our environment.

Is Bottled Air A Reality We Could Be Facing?
“I’m just stepping out for some fresh air.” How many times have you said that in your life? It’s likely that you were referring to spending a few minutes outside, but what if we told you that in your lifetime it could have a whole other meaning?

Eco-Anxiety: Climate Change is All Around (and Inside) Us
We all know by now the effects of climate change on our physical health, like respiratory problems, heat and weather related conditions, infectious diseases and so on. If we’re going to talk about our health, then we have to include our mental health in that category, after all, mental health and physical health go hand in hand.

Blind in Both Eyes: Climate Denial, Left and Right
There are two kinds of climate denial, one conservative and the other progressive.

6 Ways To Reduce Single Use Plastic
We produce roughly 300 million tons of plastic each year and only half of it is disposable. World-wide only 10-13% of plastic items are recycled.

Finding the Truth & Choosing Your News
It’s no secret that our news sources are politically biased, but how does this impact you?

Let’s End the War and Save the Planet
We are an endangered political species—pro-environment fiscally conservative Republicans. We embrace the radical idea that freedom, prosperity, and a healthy environment are not just compatible, but inseparable. And we need your help.

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women Making History in Environmental & Political Movements
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we wanted to highlight just some of the incredible women who have made waves in environmental and political movements.

How Climate Change Impacts The Rights Of People Of African Descent
It’s well known that climate change disproportionately affects the US population who live in low-income communities.

Two Halves That Make Us Whole
Both conservative Protectors and progressive Liberators believe in the motto inscribed on every dollar bill: E Pluribus Unum—out of many, one.

10 Black Environmentalists to Celebrate This Month
We want to celebrate environmentalists from our African-American community who are making strides towards the fight against climate change.

The Difficult Transition
Reality is beginning to dawn even on leaders of the establishment. The political media machine they work for may keep them in power for the time being.

Energy Innovation Options: Nuclear Power
Nuclear power is unlike any of the other “green” or “sustainable” sources of power for many reasons.

Energy Innovation Options: Natural Gas
In recent years the United States has profited much from advances in natural gas extraction, legislation promoting and encouraging the extraction of natural gas, and significant finds of the very ancient hydrocarbon species.

Californians Agree: A New Political Party Is Needed
Author: Tom Campbell
The Common Sense Party believes a new party in California is needed to empower the center. A majority of California voters agree.

CERAWeek 2022: Where the energy industry and climate advocates can find common ground
Climate advocates and the energy industry are often in opposition, seemingly unable to even acknowledge, let alone understand, the other side’s positions.

AT CERAWEEK, TOP DONORS TO ANNOUNCE CAMPAIGN TO DRIVE BIPARTISAN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
Climate protection donors from across the political spectrum are set to announce at CERA this week a new voter education campaign to unite the middle 70% of Americans behind practical and effective climate solutions. CERAWeek brings together global leaders to advance new ideas, insight and solutions to the biggest challenges facing the future of energy, the environment, and climate.

Alok Sharma: COP26 is for ordinary people, not just climate warriors
The man in charge of ensuring a successful climate change conference in Glasgow claims he is not an environmentalist, but he has become persuaded of the importance of addressing global warming.

What is The Power of X?
In This Together is a group of over 40 non-profit organizations and over 2 million members, all dedicated to finding real solutions to the problems we face globally, both politically and environmentally. Polarization is tearing us apart and we are not getting enough done.

Will the Problem Solvers Caucus overcome its first major hurdle to pass the infrastructure bill?
President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal was pushed through this summer in part because of a ragtag group of House Republicans who made deals. That does not imply that they will all vote in favor of it.

How Can We Talk About Climate Change Across Political Lines?
Katharine Hayhoe, a Canadian climate scientist and evangelical Christian moved from South Bend Indiana to Lubbock Texas where she found herself in the middle of one of the most vast oil fields on Earth. She is now a climate policy professor and she sets out successful tactics for communicating the urgency of climate change across America’s political divide chapter by chapter.

Where Redistricting Stands in 14 States
In next year’s elections and beyond, Republicans are maneuvering for a structural advantage. Democrats are attempting to get the most out of their limited clout, marginalized groups are pressing state authorities to increase their voting power, and lawsuits lurk ominously on the horizon.

The UK’s Plan to BAN Single-Use Plastics
The UK government announced plans to ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery, as well as polystyrene cups. The goal is to reduce the amount of plastic polluting the environment.

Over Half of Kids Think Humanity Is DOOMED If We Don’t Act Soon Enough to Stop Destroying the Environment
The world is not ready for the coming implications of climate change. A new global survey reveals the high level of concern many teenagers have about climate change. Nearly 60% of the young people stated they were very concerned or extremely concerned.

Madagascar is on the verge of famine due to climate change
The United Nations warns that Madagascar is on the brink of experiencing what could be the world’s first “climate change famine,” with tens of thousands already suffering from levels of hunger and food insecurity considered catastrophic.

6 Sustainable Back to School Tips
For kids, that time before the new semester when new books, backpacks and lunchboxes are needed is potentially one of the most exciting parts of the school year. For adults, it can be a complex and stressful logistical operation.

Hurricane Ida Batters Coastline
Hurricane Ida made history by becoming the second most intense hurricane to hit Louisiana, on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina (which holds the #1

The IPCC report and what it means
This week the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) released their 6th landmark report on climate change, its causes, potential impacts and response options. How alarmed do we actually need to be, what does this new report say, and who exactly are the IPCC?

Biden and automakers agree on 50% electric vehicles by 2030
“The future of the auto industry is electric,” President Joe Biden said in a voiceover to a video posted on Twitter. “There’s no turning back.”

Mapping The Transpartisan Terrain
The Transpartisan Movement has emerged out of increasing political conflict, which has made it difficult for governments to govern effectively and sustainably.

What is Clean Energy?
What do we mean when we talk about clean energy? And how does that differ from renewable energy? The terms are often used interchangeably but are they the same thing?

Sustainability at the Olympic Games
The Olympics brings a huge opportunity for depolarization and discourse on some of the major issues we need to address globally. Event’s like this can be incredible ‘ice-breakers’ for non-politicized conversations about sustainability and human rights between people who may not find common ground otherwise.

In This Together’s Year in Review
A lot has happened since we first launched a year ago, and there’s still plenty to come and a lot of work to do!
How to Save The Planet by Trying New Food
Eat to save the planet? You don’t have to tell us twice. Eating less meat is one lifestyle change that is becoming increasingly popular, but eating the planet’s more destructive species – whether a plant, fish or animal – can still have a very positive effect on the environment.

American Airlines transition to “eco-friendly flatware.”
In 2018, American Airlines was the first major airline to ban plastic straws and drink stirrers.

It’s Not Always Hard Being Green: A Soft Path to Sustainability
Despite massive growth in the market for wind and solar power, the global share of fossil fuels versus renewables has stayed relatively constant, and carbon emissions hit an all-time high in 2018 and 2019. Perhaps the popular philosopher Kermit the Frog was right when he reportedly said, “It’s not easy being green.”

Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gift Ideas
In search of the perfect gift for dad or whoever you want to celebrate this Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered!

LGBTQ+ Environmentalists You Should Know About
There has been plenty of conversation about the overlap of environmentalists and LGBTQ+ activists. What they share is a vision of a better world, a world where people can lead their lives safely and as part of a community.

(Lab Made) Diamonds are Forever!
Last week, Pandora became the first large jeweller to make a big push into lab-created diamonds, saying it will no longer use mined ones in an unveiling of its new growth strategy.

The Power of X
Most activist campaigns focus on one group and one cause, competing with other groups and other causes for scarce funding. It’s time we got together.

Marriott To Eliminate Single-Use Shower Toiletry Bottles From Properties Worldwide
New, large amenity bottles reduce plastic waste while offering guests a convenient “pump” design. When fully implemented across the globe, Marriott International’s expanded toiletry program

Show Me The Money!
So… It’s been a few months since the Capitol riots. Things have calmed down (sort of) and Biden’s cabinet is getting to work.

Why Environmentalism Needs a Human-centric Approach
When it comes to climate-related economic issues, news narratives typically focus too simplistically on the trade-off between protecting the environment and prosperity. Make money OR save the planet. Run a successful business OR protect our environment.

Is Bottled Air A Reality We Could Be Facing?
“I’m just stepping out for some fresh air.” How many times have you said that in your life? It’s likely that you were referring to spending a few minutes outside, but what if we told you that in your lifetime it could have a whole other meaning?

Eco-Anxiety: Climate Change is All Around (and Inside) Us
We all know by now the effects of climate change on our physical health, like respiratory problems, heat and weather related conditions, infectious diseases and so on. If we’re going to talk about our health, then we have to include our mental health in that category, after all, mental health and physical health go hand in hand.

Blind in Both Eyes: Climate Denial, Left and Right
There are two kinds of climate denial, one conservative and the other progressive.

6 Ways To Reduce Single Use Plastic
We produce roughly 300 million tons of plastic each year and only half of it is disposable. World-wide only 10-13% of plastic items are recycled.

Finding the Truth & Choosing Your News
It’s no secret that our news sources are politically biased, but how does this impact you?

Let’s End the War and Save the Planet
We are an endangered political species—pro-environment fiscally conservative Republicans. We embrace the radical idea that freedom, prosperity, and a healthy environment are not just compatible, but inseparable. And we need your help.

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women Making History in Environmental & Political Movements
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we wanted to highlight just some of the incredible women who have made waves in environmental and political movements.

How Climate Change Impacts The Rights Of People Of African Descent
It’s well known that climate change disproportionately affects the US population who live in low-income communities.

Two Halves That Make Us Whole
Both conservative Protectors and progressive Liberators believe in the motto inscribed on every dollar bill: E Pluribus Unum—out of many, one.

10 Black Environmentalists to Celebrate This Month
We want to celebrate environmentalists from our African-American community who are making strides towards the fight against climate change.

The Difficult Transition
Reality is beginning to dawn even on leaders of the establishment. The political media machine they work for may keep them in power for the time being.

Energy Innovation Options: Nuclear Power
Nuclear power is unlike any of the other “green” or “sustainable” sources of power for many reasons.

Energy Innovation Options: Natural Gas
In recent years the United States has profited much from advances in natural gas extraction, legislation promoting and encouraging the extraction of natural gas, and significant finds of the very ancient hydrocarbon species.

3 Reasons It’s Time to End the War and Save the Planet Instead
You know the facts. The planet is getting hotter. In Texas where we wrote this, the years between 1980 and today saw a record 104 weather and climate disasters.

Energy Innovation Options: Solar
The amount of energy from the sun that comes into contact with Earth’s surface is so many thousands of times greater than the Earth’s demand for power it is remarkable.

A Word on the Virus
It could have been just another kind of flu, virulent and deadly, then gone. But in this world, at this time, the virus revealed our weaknesses.

Coming Together After the 2020 Elections
The United States of America was built on the coming together of new ideas, aspirations, and courageous thinking.

The Power of Geothermal Energy
Geothermal is a term for a form of sustainable energy which utilizes the warmth of the Earth itself as a resource.

Energy Innovation Options
Without a habitable home we are collectively done for, regardless of our political beliefs; working together is the only smart way forward.

12 Steps To Saving Our Planet
When we discuss climate change and its ever-changing effect on our planet, it’s hard to imagine how we can reverse the damage we’ve inflicted.

How To Have A Humilitarian Thanksgiving
JUMP TO TRANSCRIPT Hi everyone, I’m Bill Shireman. With my colleague and friend, Trammell Crow, we find ourselves politically homeless. We are not alone—as we

Have a Very Humilitarian Holiday – A How-To Guide
As the post-election dust settles, some Americans are feeling decidedly unsettled at the prospect of holidays spent breaking bread and making nice with relatives who voted for the other guy.

The Cure for 2020 Post-Election Strife: Have a Humilitarian Holiday
Social entrepreneur Bill Shireman encourages a new approach to divisive family gatherings.

Understanding The Georgia Senate Races
Georgia, unlike most states, requires their senators receive a majority of votes rather than a simple plurality.

The Electoral College’s Role in US Elections
The Electoral College has been much talked about in both the 2016 and 2020 election cycles and probably now more than ever, as the results of the recent political climate has been two presidents elected without popular vote plurality.

The Air’s Way of Being
Excerpted from the book “What we think about when we try not to think about global warming” by Per Espen Stoknes, Norwegian psychologist/economist. Note: The

Why Ranked Choice Voting Makes Sense
Ranked choice voting or ‘ranked voting’ are terms used to describe any voting systems which include the option to preferentially rank candidates. Ranked voting schemes go by many names, including “preferential voting”.

California: Zero Emissions Personal Vehicle Sales By 2035
Earlier this week, the governor of California, Gavin Newsom, announced an exciting executive order for any environmentalist.

Coming Together: Perspective from the Next Generation.
As I am writing this, I am 19 years of age and have only seen deepening political turmoil in my lifetime.

Ten Mistakes in the War on Climate Change
There’s a new flashpoint to drive profits in the political war on climate.

What is a Lobbyist?
We’ve all probably heard the word ‘lobbyist’ thrown around the news, but exactly what is a lobbyist? And why is it important to know?

Engage, Envision, Energize!
Every year has its defining moments, but the paradigm-shifting changes we’ve experienced in 2020 make other years pale in comparison.

What is Justice?
“Just behavior or treatment.” That is the definition Google offered me. But this definition falls far short of describing the backbone of the very society we should all seek to realize.

8 Lessons COVID Taught Us About Climate Change
If we were told at the end of 2019 that our lives would be coming to a standstill in 2020, we wouldn’t believe it.

How the World’s Largest Hydroelectric Plant is Bad for the Environment
When the Three Gorges Dam construction came to an end in 2006, it was the largest hydroelectric plant in the world.

5 Ways Earth Started Healing During Lockdown
There’s no doubt that we’ve all witnessed the positive impact that our global lockdowns have had on climate change.

What Are Earmarks?
Earmarks are provisions inserted into a discretionary spending or appropriations bill that directs funds in a very specific way, circumventing the typical allocation and process.

How One Bill One Subject Will Improve Government Transparency
One Bill One Subject is meant to prevent bills from addressing more than one topic or subject. Though certainly among the shortest of recently proposed

What Can We Do To Cross The Partisan Divide?
Film maker David Hoffman has been very concerned about the partisan divide. To him, it looks like an extreme version of what he experienced in

Ma Oceans founder Nandita Parker reveals strategy to save our oceans at EarthX event
Ma Oceans is working to build a One Ocean-Loving Community. This community will use technology to save our oceans, and to record return-on-investment and impact to help attract big donors & corporate participation.

A Price on Pollution
California, along with eight other states, sued the Trump administration last month over the EPA’s decision to stop requiring companies to monitor and report air

Trammell Crow: If Major Donors Like Me Stop Giving to Campaigns, We Can Break the Polarization Cycle
Instead of donating to campaigns, we will put our money behind nonpartisan reforms. By Trammell S. Crow The coronavirus is on a path to permanently

Are We In This Together? Four drivers of Racism – and the One that Drives Them All
Racism is real. Its most virulent seeds are structural. To be anti-racist, we need to stop it at its root. Protest is just a start.
An Excerpt from In This Together
How Republicans, Democrats, Capitalists, and Activists are Uniting to Tackle Climate Change and more The pandemic that changed our world appeared just as we were