A Fossil Fuel Miseducation Climate Disinformation Fellowship In Illinois, a fossil fuel-funded group is infiltrating schools, promoting oil careers to kids. But in a state going green, advocates say they're selling students a false future. An investigation into the industry's pipeline to the classroom. By Keerti Gopal
2023 Year in Review Summary We looked back at our work in 2023. Highlights include: four new team members, German Green Party co-chair Ricarda Lang's visit, 2022's labor and environmental Grow the Future cohort, and updated info for Climate Funds Update. But that's just a small taste! By Carl Roberts
Developing Regenerative Aquaculture in Southeast Asia Background Regenerative aquaculture is emerging as a promising solution to address the sustainability challenges faced by the aquaculture industry in Southeast Asia. A mutually beneficial approach integrating Gracilaria seaweed and brackish water tilapia in pond systems in Johor, Malaysia, has shown great potential for establishing regenerative practices for the future. By Adibi M. Nor
Climate Disinformation Media Fellowship 2023 Fellowship With this fellowship, the Heinrich Böll Foundation Washington, DC gives a select number of journalists the opportunity for on-the-ground reporting on climate disinformation case studies. The articles will be published as part of a web dossier on battling climate disinformation.
Climate, Jobs, and Growth: How Coalitions Powered Biden’s Legislation to Decarbonize America Analysis It’s been one year since the US passed the most significant climate bill in American history. The achievement, after years of failures, offers lessons for progressive movements on building coalitions, creating hopeful narratives, rebuilding trust in government-led solutions, and expanding grassroots support. By Mareike Moraal, Ella Mueller and Hannah Winnick
A Dutch United Left: How the Greens and Labor are Building a Coalition for a Just Green Transition Analysis The Dutch Greens and Labor Party are joining forces. Short-term to win the upcoming elections, form a left-wing, progressive coalition government, and reclaim the Prime Ministership. Long-term to offer a comprehensive, compelling vision for the future, in which a green well-being economy, security of existence, and social and climate justice are central. An exciting development with valuable insights for coalition-builders anywhere. By Mareike Moraal
"We Are All Normal People Fighting For a Better Future" Interview Oscar started his activism in 2020, focusing on local changes that help his community - and where the impacts are more personally felt. By Oscar Villalobos
"Collaboration with Local Communities and Institutions is Essential" Interview Will Schwartz saw how we are destroying our environment for short-term profit and decided to do something. He explains why inclusivity is vital for social movements. By William Schwartz
"Collaboration between Climate and Labor Can Help Address Environmental Justice Issues" Interview Kat Maier became a climate activist through coincidence - she was shocked to learn the state of the environment. She emphasizes that climate and labor need to work together. By Kat Maier
"Every Single Victory, Big or Small, Should Be Celebrated" Interview Philip Bennett cofounded the first union on Capitol Hill, and organizes for the climate in his free time. He highlights where the labor and climate movements can learn from each other. By Philip Bennett