John Kerry: Coronavirus May Be America’s ‘Moment Of Truth’ | Morning Joe | MSNBC

MSNBC

Apr 22, 2020

Former Secretary of State John Kerry explains why he believes the coronavirus may be America’s ‘moment of truth,’ and he also discusses parallels between the global climate crisis and the coronavirus. Aired on 04/22/2020.

New $484B Relief Bill Lacks Funds for Food Aid, Rent Relief, US Postal Service, Election Protection

Democracy Now!

Apr 24, 2020

As the House passes a new $484 Billion coronavirus relief bill, Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the sole Democrat to vote no, saying it falls far short, failing to protect those at greatest health risk, including essential frontline workers, and could let millions go hungry. We get response from The American Prospect’s David Dayen.

Why your city should disclose

Disclosing environmental data through CDP Cities has a huge number of advantages, from improved engagement to centralizing data and tracking progress. CDP provides cities with all publicly available data, evaluates your response, benchmarks your performance against peers and finds areas of opportunity for your city.

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• Global Covenant of Mayors

 

Global Covenant of Mayors

This Is a powerful and historic response to climate change from cities around the world. GCoM is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, built upon the commitment of over 10,000 cities and local governments. These cities hail from 6 continents and 138 countries. In total, they represent more than 800 million people. By 2030, Global Covenant cities and local governments could account for 2.3 billion tons CO2e of annual emissions reduction, matching yearly passenger road emissions from the U.S., China, France, Mexico, Russia, and Argentina combined.

Increasingly, cities and local governments across the globe are heeding the call to act. With nations working towards the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, cities’ involvement could not be more urgent.

The cities and partners of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy share a long-term vision of supporting voluntary action to combat climate change. Together, we’re working towards a resilient and low-emission society.

• COVID-19 – Updates & Resources for Cities

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Disclosing environmental data through CDP Cities has a huge number of advantages, from improved engagement to centralizing data and tracking progress. CDP provides cities with all publicly available data, evaluates your response, benchmarks your performance against peers and finds areas of opportunity for your city.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — April 24, 2020

Democracy Now!
Apr 24, 2020

#DemocracyNow Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on nearly 1,400 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream 8-9AM ET: https://democracynow.org

Earth Day 2020: Beginning a Cosmic Conversation Amidst a Global Lockdown

http://ecoethics.net/2014-ENVRE120/20200422-EV&N-343-Link.html

https://www.cctvcambridge.org/node/709878

YouTube Version

The COVID-19 global lockdown has dramatically underscored the urgency of making a just and deliberate transition to a solar-sustainable society.

Sources of incorporated material include:

Astronaut Sends Message Down To An Earth Facing Pandemic | NowThis

Earthrise – Planet Earth Seen From The Moon – Real Time Journey Across The Lunar Surface

Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos (full film) | FRONTLINE

It’s the Inequality, Stupid – Eleven charts that explain what’s wrong with America.

Wealth Inequality, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 – BY DANARIELY

The 1% – Stunning Facts about Wealth Inequality in America

“Frightening Moment”: On Earth Day, Kumi Naidoo on Africa’s Twin Pandemics of Coronavirus & Hunger

See related:

• Learning in a Time of Global Lockdown: Self-Guided Inquiry Through “Transition-Studies.Net”
• Why the 1% Can’t See What’s Coming: The “Institutional Contradiction” of Finance Capital
• Overcoming the Multiple Legacies of European Colonialism: Can The West Survive Its Most Cherished Historical Myths?
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• “VOX – Voices from Oxford – Tim Weiskel”

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TUNE IN LIVE: Ronnie Cummings on the Green New Deal and the Intersection with COVID-19

Danielle Nierenberg

Streamed live 14 hours ago

Ronnie Cummins is the co-founder and director of the Organic Consumers Association. His latest book is Grassroots Rising: A Call to Action on Climate, Farming, Food, and a Green New Deal.

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