environmental justice

Don’t Just Quote the King, Embody His Message: The Formula for Making an Impact

Don’t Just Quote the King, Embody His Message: The Formula for Making an Impact

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led an entire era. What made him a powerful and effective communicator was that he educated, engaged, and motivated people into action. In fact, to this day, his words continue to ignite and spark new generations to action that continue to face oppression.

One significant difference between MLK’s era and today is that many more people are leading companies with the heart and power to drive an impact, both environmentally and socially. Inspired by impact investing, these companies higher on the social and environmental spectrum are investing in a cleaner, more equitable future. Whether that be educating on and implementing workplace diversity, helping reduce waste, proliferating renewable energy, cleaning up water supply, you name it. It’s not a winner-take-all capitalism game for future-proof businesses. Because of that, there are a lot of lessons that young environmental entrepreneurs can learn from MLK’s impactful strategies, emotional metaphors, academic writings, stories, and speeches. 

Dr. King’s tactics can be effectively adopted by today’s disruptors, innovators, renewable energy knights, and organizations adopting solid social and sustainable initiatives. His approach could be used to introduce and motivate people to make better environmental choices which ultimately impact all members of our society. Dr. King understood the interconnectedness of everything – as he once said, “An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” 

Here’s how environmental companies can adopt the formula of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to improve their measurable impact on the planet. 

Education

“A great majority of the so-called educated people do not think logically and scientifically. Even the press, the classroom, the platform, and the pulpit, in many instances, do not give us objective and unbiased truths. To save man from the morass of propaganda, in my opinion, is one of the chief aims of education. Education must enable one to sift and weigh evidence, to discern the true from the false, the real from the unreal, and the facts from the fiction.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.

Education is a vital aspect of helping our society turn the corner on new, healthier initiatives. We cannot make an educated shift if we aren’t given the information and the tools necessary to do so. The lesson here from Dr. King is that if we are delivering a solution to one or more of the issues this world faces, we must incorporate education on the issue and the solution we’re presenting. 

People are now accustomed to having answers at their fingertips. And if we aren’t providing an in-depth, relevant, and transparent explanation – our business and its offerings can be seen as mildly irrelevant – not part of the conversation. These conversations and educational efforts can be executed IRL, online, social media – perhaps the metaverse. Enlisting the power of engagement can be helpful when delivering our education. It’s what Dr. King did. Why wouldn’t we learn from what worked?

It is an especially important time for environmental companies and organizations to claim their role in society and accept a new level of social responsibility. When creating educational content, remember that your organization was created to make an impact. That means it also needs to improve how marketing is done and what it does for people – helpful, transparent, and educational is where we want to be.

Collaboration – supporting and leveraging other movements

MLK was fighting for social justice, but he also deeply understood the interrelated components of all movements and the importance of actively supporting many issues that ultimately shared the umbrella of injustice. Dr. King knew in order to achieve social justice; environmental justice must be achieved. Healthier living environments for every community and access to clean air, water, and soil all led back to racial equality and voter rights. 

Dr. King leveraged and supported many movements and organizations in order to reach the overall goal of social justice. Martin Luther King, Jr. recognized how many great movements of his time were linked. Environmental organizations and companies can realize this as well. Many movements could be stronger with collaboration and recognizing how interdependent they are.

“It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly. Did you ever stop to think that you can’t leave for your job in the morning without being dependent on most of the world? This is the way our universe is structured; this is its interrelated quality. We aren’t going to have peace on Earth until we recognize this basic fact of the interrelated structure of all reality.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.

For organizations solving environmental woes, let’s think about the movements or companies we can partner with to get more reach and grow our impact together. Without bastardizing a cause, how can we genuinely support our community on important and interrelated issues? How can we use our marketing dollars or combine our marketing dollars with others on education to shed light on significant problems we’re solving? Make an effort to collaborate and form deeper connections with our people and demonstrate our organization’s genuine desire to solve, educate, uplift, engage, inform, and create great and lasting changes in the world. 

Political Engagement and Involvement

Dr. King spent much of his life meeting with politicians, leading marches, speaking, writing, and organizing political activism campaigns that were instrumental in the changes that occurred. Green companies are uniquely positioned to learn from King’s past and apply it to create a better future. Most organizations are involved to some degree in policy influencing, whether that be having a lobbying arm in the company, being part of an association that lobbies for a particular industry, or getting individuals to sign environmental petitions. We are amidst many environmental changes affecting our daily lives; while the old powers are trying to cling to their stagnant seats in the market, a shift is happening. Environmental brands are positioned to adopt with ferocity and approach political engagement tactics for the issues our green brand represents, just as Dr. King did. 

Consumers are hungry for truth, transparency, and political action on the environmental issues they support. Environmental companies who wish to have long-term staying power in their industry will rally the support of community members and consumers and sway political agendas in a better direction. Dominant sectors like petrochemical, plastic, and non-renewable energy companies have used the power of lobbying for decades. Environmental companies might not have the same sizable budget necessary for a lobbying firm retainer; perhaps utilizing the same principles of lobbying firms and incorporating them into our content marketing strategy is the alternative action. Combining communication, education, and collaborations can help fuel political campaigns our community wants to support. 

Storytelling and Engagement – Lead with a positive outcome  

There was no doubt when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke; we knew he understood and deeply empathized with the people he spoke for. He painted a picture of the final step of success. He delivered an idea, a goal to attain – a dream. He lifted hope from a riverbed by drying it off and holding it up as a vision. In our communications, be like Dr. King – paint a picture of the promised land first and foremost. What does success look like for our people in particular? How will they know when they’ve reached the finish line? What hopes can actionable steps be drafted from?   

From a world with cleaner water to communities with optimal health and excellent air quality, whatever our team and our company is solving, let’s be sure to paint the picture of success in our content. 

Visibility – P.R./Advertising/Social Media Marketing

Dr. King was impressive with garnering media attention and capturing a nation, whether in print, radio or on television – the imagery and sound continue to live on. The brutality and horrors that occurred, and still do today, as everyday life for black people in the United States, he knew, had to be seen by everyone to make a difference and change minds. Dr. King made sure this was the case every chance he got. The media played a big part in the civil rights movement. Environmental companies can note Dr. King’s use of the media and press to activate imagery about the need for change. 

Green public relations and content dissemination are about relationship building and content sharing around a collective effort to address environmental issues. Green PR builds an ecosystem around our social and environmental solutions. More than building a green face to maintain a positive image, Green PR seeks to align with community members and media to exponentially increase the impact and efficacy of campaigns, content, and agendas. 

Takeaways from Dr. King 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. listened and genuinely connected people in a movement. Expanding our environmental impact and protecting the most vulnerable people from the worst catastrophes requires all hands on deck. In today’s world, it involves the action of environmental companies and organizations. We all can do more than quote Dr. King; we can take his strategy for real change and adapt the same formula for expanding our reach and impact on the world – people and our environment. For those that hate the idea of marketing but know it must be done, consider how our solutions in the world will benefit people the bigger our movement can be. To instill new ideas and solutions, we need more organizations on board to take action and: 

  • Educate
  • Collaborate
  • Politically Activate
  • Create a vision of success
  • Be visibly doing it all

Don’t just quote the King, be one by working with our team to improve your measurable impact. As the first environmental content marketing company owned by women of color, A.R. Marketing House offers a unique perspective and expertise in combining environmental science and marketing tactics to drive sales and impact. Our team is dedicated to using our skills and passion for sustainability to help sustainable businesses achieve their goals. Take action and make an impact today with your content strategy.

If you need help developing content and building content marketing strategies, we can help. Contact us today. 

Resources:

https://www.thesca.org/connect/blog/dr-king-civil-rights-and-environmental-justice

https://biography.yourdictionary.com/articles/martin-luther-king-progress-civil-rights-movement.html

https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/purpose-education#fn1

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Your Sustainable, Black, Indigenous, and POC-Owned Supply Chain

Your Sustainable, Black, Indigenous, and POC-Owned Supply Chain

As a black and brown women owned business, A.R Marketing House has a vested interest in environmental justice, peace, and uplifting sustainable businesses owned by people of color. We’ve reached a point in our world where we need all hands on deck for radical change that ensures a cleaner, just future for everyone. That means sharing resources, supply chain information, and educational tools that help us advance a mission that pulls our collective genius, honor, and shared planet forward.

This blog article is just a start to highlight some of the many key products owned by black, brown, and indigenous people that anyone can start purchasing from now. Our goal is to make this an introduction because there are so many businesses to catalog (add your business to the directory). Because the list is so long and ever-growing, we’re developing a comprehensive database to help buyers and consumers source sustainable supplies from businesses of color. If you would like to add your business to this directory, please fill out this form.

You will also find Environmental Justice resources to use and share with allies as we navigate our path forward together. Let’s Dive in!

Apps and Directories

Black Owned Farms in the U.S. | A.R. Marketing House

Black-Owned Farms in the U.S. – https://www.agritecture.com/blog/2020/6/9/shoppe-blacks-list-of-black-owned-farms-amp-food-gardens

Black owned eco-friendly companies | A.R. Marketing House

Black-owned eco-friendly companieshttps://www.greenmatters.com/p/black-owned-green-beauty-and-skincare-brands

Hispanic Ya! | A.R. Marketing House

Hispanic Ya! Various products and service locator for Latino businesses – http://hispanicya.com/

Black Wall Street | A.R. Marketing House

Black Wall Street – https://officialblackwallstreet.com/directory/

Buy Native Guide | A.R. Marketing House

Buy Native Guidehttp://www.beyondbuckskin.com/p/buy-native.html

Pow wows Native American Shopping List | A.R. Marketing House

Pow wows – List of Native Products – https://www.powwows.com/our-favorite-places-to-shop-for-native-products/

Marketplaces

Marketplaces hold the goods to transact easily from various vendors. These marketplaces feature black, brown, and indigenous places to shop for various products.

Atijo | A.R. Marketing House

Atijo – Vintage, secondhand, and artisan products. https://www.instagram.com/atijostore/

BLK + GRN Marketplace | A.R. Marketing House

BLK + GRN Marketplace – high-quality all-natural products vetted by Black health experts – https://blkgrn.com/pages/blk-grn

Faubourg | A.R. Marketing House

Faubourg – Handmade, organic, recycled, locally-made, fair-trade clothing and accessories. https://shopfaubourg.com/

Galerie.LA | A.R. Marketing House

Galerie.LA –Sustainable, recycled, artisan, and locally produced clothing, beauty, self-care, and home products. https://galerie.la

Label By Three | A.R. Marketing House

Label By Three – Homeware collection. http://www.labelbythree.com

Native West Trading | A.R. Marketing House

Native West Tradinghttps://www.nativewest-trading.com/

Black and POC-Owned Sustainable Supplies

Some of our most basic purchases are often tossed into our cart on your average big box store run. In the age of COVID, where ordering online is encouraged, you can now toss one of these products into your cart from a company of color, with effortless ease. From basics like recycled toilet paper and detergent to higher-level needs like green construction and car manufacturing, below are a handful of common items and services offered.

Get the Basics

FPC - black owned toilet paper co. | A.R. Marketing House

Freedom Paper Company – 100% Made from Recycled Paper toilet paper. www.freedompapercompany.com

PUR Cleaning Products | A.R. Marketing House

PUR – HOME and Cleaning Products – https://pur-home.com/

TRUE Detergent | A.R. Marketing House

True Products – Laundry Detergent and Hand Sanitizer www.thetrueproducts.com

Dirt Don't Hurt | A.R. Marketing House

Dirt Don’t Hurt – Bamboo Toothbrushes and sustainable bath supplies. https://dirtdonthurtme.com/

OUI the people | A.R. Marketing House

Oui the People – Bath & Body Care.  https://www.ouithepeople.com

Shades of Africa | A.R. Marketing House

Shades of Africahttps://shadesofafrika.com/

LA Oils and Butters | A.R. Marketing House

Los Angeles Oils & Butterlosangelesoilsandbutters.com

The Honey Pot Company | A.R. Marketing House

The Honey Pot Company – Feminine products.  https://thehoneypot.co/

Nena's Organics | A.R. Marketing House

Nena’s Plant-Based beautynenasorganics.com

Kantanka Automobiles | A.R. Marketing House

Kantanka – Auto manufacturing (currently in Ghana). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kantanka_cars

Naturally Urban Environmental | A.R. Marketing House

Naturally Urban Environmental, Inc. –  Green Construction & Development

Book Stores

The Lit Bar | A.R. Marketing House

The Lit Bar – http://www.thelitbar.com/

Lil Libros | A.R. Marketing House

Lil’ Libros – https://lillibros.com/

Harrietts Bookstore | A.R. Marketing House

Harriett’s Bookshop – https://www.harriettsbookshop.com/

Food & Beverage

ZEro | A.R. Marketing House

Zero – Zero waste grocery delivery (currently in SF, coming soon to Los Angeles and New York). https://www.zerogrocery.com/

Iya Foods | A.R. Marketing House

Iya Foodshttps://www.iyafoods.com/

bedre chocolate | A.R. Marketing House

Chickasaw Nation Owned ChocolatierBedré Fine Chocolate

Wines

McBride Sisters Wine | A.R. Marketing House

McBride Sisters Wine https://www.mcbridesisters.com/

Maison Noir Wines | A.R. Marketing House

Maison Noir Winehttps://maisonnoirwines.com/

Brown Estate | A.R. Marketing House

Brown Estatehttps://www.brownestate.com/

Zafa Wine | A.R. Marketing House

Zafa Wineshttps://zafawines.com

Beer

brewjeria | A.R. Marketing House

Brewjeriahttps://www.brewjeriacompany.com

5 Rabbit Cerveza | A.R. Marketing House

5 Rabbit Cerveceria – became the first Latino-owned craft brewery in the United States in 2012! http://www.5rabbitbrewery.com/

60 plus black owned beers in U.S. | A.R. Marketing House

60+ Black-owned Breweries across the U.S.

Coffee, Tea, Water

BLK and BOLD | A.R. Marketing House

BLK & BOLD Coffeehttps://blkandbold.com/

Dope Coffee | A.R. Marketing House

Dope Coffeehttps://www.realdope.coffee/

Marley Coffee | A.R. Marketing House

Marley Coffeehttps://www.marleycoffee.com/

Kyteahouse | A.R. Marketing House

Kye Tea Househttps://kyeteahouse.com/

Pathwater | A.R. Marketing House

Pathwaterhttps://drinkpathwater.com

Home Goods

LitSoul Candles | A.R. Marketing House

Lit Soul Candles – Coconut wax meditation candles in upcycled cans from food donations. Each candle has a High Vibration Crystal at the bottom. https://www.litsoulcandles.com

Linoto | A.R. Marketing House

Linoto – Linen bed, bath, and home products. https://www.linoto.com

8th Generation | A.R. Marketing House

Eighth Generation – Native-owned & Inspired Native Blankets that provide a strong, ethical alternative to “Native-inspired” art and products through an artist-centric approach. 100% Native designed products. https://eighthgeneration.com/

Shoes and Apparel

Brother Vellies | A.R. Marketing House

Brother Vellies – Shoes.  https://brothervellies.com/

tpmocs | A.R. Marketing House

TPMOCS – Designer Baby Moccasins.  https://www.tpmocs.com/

byellowtail | A.R. Marketing House

b.YELLOWTAIL – Native Fashion, Accessories, Activism.  https://byellowtail.com/

kind socks | A.R. Marketing House

Kind Sockshttps://www.kindsockswear.com/

GINEW | A.R. Marketing House

Ginew – Denim apparel. https://ginewusa.com/

Omi Woods | A.R. Marketing House

Omi Woods – Jewelry.  https://omiwoods.com/

Environmental Justice Resources

Communities of color are more susceptible to the effects of climate change and environmental degradation, yet contribute less to pollution and do not benefit from pollution financially or any other compensatory way. The voice of black and brown people in the United States and around the world needs to build businesses that contribute to sustainable development to advance our collective good. We need full collaboration, respect, and justice on sustainability for people of color and indigenous communities, to deconstruct the harm of colonialism, which has continued to exploit black and brown communities since before the times of chattel slavery and the trail of tears. Here are some incredible resources for protesters, allies, and everyone who supports a more peaceful, just, and sustainable society.

#1 Justice in June

Learning about social justice - a self paced learning tool

This guide is for allies. Justice in June is a comprehensive self-guided learning tool to help individuals learn how to be better allies. It is available at 10, 25, or 40 minute a day segments of videos, reading, and online learning.

https://justiceinjune.org/

Bryanna Wallace & Autumn Gupta

@Autumn_Bry

#2 Herbal First Aid Aftercare for All Who Have Experienced

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y-X_88H9XM1dkzZsyFIQUBcPkhhDQzxG/view?fbclid=IwAR00u4_h6UMjDJrqzFk1Su4zrQa1Sjo8Kd8HsNg316lLKcQxSPCMz2PwcY8

Police Violence: bumps, bruises & burns, chemical weapons

exposure, taser, handcuff injuries, & trauma.

Plant Medicines for Resilience!

Black Lives Matter.

Herbal First Aid Aftercare | A.R. Marketing House

Dixie Pauline, Grassroots Apothecary, MASHH;

Greta Montagne, Gentle Strength Botanicals, MASHH;

Dana Aronson, Wild Kin Botanical s ;

Ingrid Bauer, MD, Five Flavors Herbs ;

Jocelyn Laurel Pena, Paramedic, Blackcap Medical

#3  – A Brief History of Environmental Justice

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#4 Van Jones – The Economic Injustice of Plastic

“How can this movement be so passionate about saying we don’t have throwaway stuff, no throwaway dead materials, and yet accept throwaway lives and throwaway communities like Cancer Alley?” – Van Jones

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#5 EPA’s Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool 

https://ejscreen.epa.gov/mapper/

Environmental and Climate Justice Resource Organizations

“Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. You need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures. From the crawling ant to the leaping antelope, we’re all connected in the great circle of life.” – The Lion King

As we move forward together, business, non-profit, and communities, here’s a list of organizations that are working toward environmental and climate justice.

Call to action!

Don’t see your company? List it! Don’t see a company you love? List it! We need all hands on deck for the revolution, whatever your expertise, your business, and your skill. We must align and build a voice for those working toward a just and sustainable future.

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What Will the Economy Look Like After This Pandemic?

What Will the Economy Look Like After This Pandemic?

Governments are preparing for recovery by focusing on ecology & economy

The world’s economic outlook is uncertain. As states across the globe learn to adapt to various levels of managing COVID19, we see the ebb and flow of contraction and death rates. Major decisions are being made on the best methods for supporting people and businesses through this tumultuous economic time. As seen with the swift economic and environmental measures adopted in New Zealand, nations worldwide are quickly following and adapting models of support for maintaining public health and improving our collective impact on air, water, and food quality. In the wake of COVID19, the Green New Deal sees a resurgence.

If ever there was an overarching issue that has caused the world to examine the many constructs that were not working, it has been SARS-CoV-2. Some of those issues we can no longer escape addressing will have to be addressed by our government and include the following:

  • Healthcare access
  • Racial inequality
  • Environmental degradation
  • Food insecurity
  • Housing insecurity
  • Unemployment

Resurge: The Global Demand for a Green New Deal

Forward-thinking states are taking on the challenge by adopting a set of measures that address these issues, especially in equity, jobs, and climate change. The Green New Deal is a starting point, where states are learning they can adapt specific measures to the ideology of green economic stimulus. According to a developing paper, the definition of Green stimulus is the application of policies and measures to stimulate short-run economic activity while at the same time preserving, protecting, and enhancing environmental and natural resource quality both near-term and longer-term. Recently adopted standards are not exclusive to The Green New Deal. While online trolls mock the resolution, it’s essential to look at what economists say and how governments around the world are adopting measures for economic growth and taking action on climate change.

So the first question is, which governments around the world are adopting Green New Deal-style legislation? Let’s take a look at some of the newest adaptations.

South Korea gets started on $10.5 billion Green New Deal style measures

South Korea Green New Deal | A.R. Marketing House

As perhaps a rebranding of already in place legislation, South Korea has announced a proposal of ₩12.9 trillion invested in 133,000 jobs for projects including:

  • remodeling public buildings
  • creating urban forests
  • recycling
  • renewable energy
  • low-carbon energy industrial complexes
  • reduce reliance on fossil fuels

These measures will be executed over the next two years, and plans are to address more serious environmental legislation. For example, coal currently makes up 40% of South Korea’s energy, and serious measures would include ending coal financing, implementing a carbon tax, increasing renewable energy, supporting people impacted by climate change, and addressing air pollution with more aggressive goals.

Green New Deal Virginia, USA

The Green New Deal Virginia was introduced by Sam Rasoul (D) to rival the weaker Virginia Clean Economy Act. The main differences between the two are the Green New Deal renewable goals are much more aggressive, address environmental justice, improve renewable energy equity, assist fossil fuel workers in a transition to renewable energy, and work to improve union labor standards.

The main components of the bill include:

  • Fossil fuel moratorium
  • Labor union standards
  • Renewable portfolio standards
  • 40% clean energy investments directed to communities in need of Environmental Justice
  • Transition assistance to fossil fuel workers

The European Green Deal

The European Green Deal | A.R. Marketing House

Twenty-seven countries have banned together intending to move from a high carbon economy to a low carbon economy. Through goal setting like net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and 50-55% reduced emissions by 2030, the deal will encourage private investment into sustainable measures that will improve renewable energy, protect biodiversity, and improve natural resource usage and waste practices.

The European Green Deal is slated to be a revision of the EU’s heavily criticized carbon trading scheme. The deal will also address emission standards for automobiles, address farm policy, and phase out support for fossil fuels.

California Covid19 Recovery Deal

California Covid19 Recovery Deal | A.R. Marketing House

What was introduced initially as a Green New Deal for California, has been rebranded as the Covid19 Recovery Deal. The bill has fleshed out what is meant by generating economic stimulus through a just transition to a green economy. The bill’s details are still in process and can be found here: AB-1839 Economic, environmental, and social recovery: California COVID-19 Recovery Deal.

Now that we’ve taken a peek at the governments moving forward with adaptations of the Green New Deal, what are economists saying about the best strategies for recovery based on historical data, environmental needs, and the need to keep people safe and solvent?

Paul Krugman

Paul Krugman on the Green New Deal, Income Inequality, and The Destruction of Society:

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Tim Harford

We could crush livelihoods to prevent ecosystem collapse — but that would be a last resort –

Tim Hartford (the Undercover Economist) would rather the green deal than no action, or just a carbon tax which will not be enough to tackle climate change efforts.

“One response, then, is to demand an ambitious programme of government investment and regulation — the most prominent of which is the Green New Deal, advanced in the U.S. by Ed Markey and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two prominent Democrats. The exciting thing about the Green New Deal is that it has serious political momentum focused at addressing climate change. Yet this momentum has come at a price. The details have deliberately been left vague, and grand aims often win more support than hard practicalities. (See also: Brexit.)

The Green New Deal is also expansive. The resolution not only wants to act against climate change, but to “promote justice and equity . . . repairing historic oppression of indigenous peoples, communities of colour, migrant communities, deindustrialised communities” and many others. Worthy goals these may be, but in mobilising the U.S. government to take action on every imaginable progressive goal, the whole project may become derailed by its own utopianism.”

Frank Stillwell

“The Global Coronavirus Crisis GCC, coming hard on the heels of the bushfire emergency in Australia and accelerating climate change worldwide, signals the need for much more than short-term correctives. Indeed, at a time such as this, it is appropriate and desirable to be considering more radical policy measures, such as the introduction of Universal Basic Income, the adoption of a Green New Deal, cooperative patterns of business organisation, perhaps nationalisations of industries that are crucial for our survival. Keynesian stimulus can help with short-term crisis-alleviation, but it is policies like these that address the deeper structural problems that have been set aside for too long. In this sense, the GCC may be regarded as a wake-up call. Now is a time to be linking crisis management to meeting the longer-term social and ecological challenges of the era.” – Frank Stillwell

The Green New Deal & adaptations for the times

As we face the challenges of COVID19, it’s evident that adaptations of a Green New Deal are having a resurgence. In general, this means that specific to localized needs, legislation is being drafted to shore up losses from COVID19 and deal with the bigger issue to come, climate change. It’s especially important to note the environmental justice issues that are being addressed with new measures because to succeed; a green new economy must be inclusive and right the wrongs of a toxic fossil fuels past.

 

 

Resources

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/19956/WPS5163.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/19956

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page=view&type=400&nr=670&menu=1515

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/05/20/naomi-klein-and-arundhati-roy-help-launch-global-green-new-deal-project-worldwide

https://www.nytimes.com/by/thomas-l-friedman

http://www.worldincbook.com/res_book_friedman.html

https://www.ppesydney.net/beyond-the-global-coronavirus-crisis-austerity-or-recovery/

http://timharford.com/2019/05/why-the-world-needs-a-carbon-tax/

https://www.ft.com/content/0b171892-8afd-11ea-9dcb-fe6871f4145a

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1839

https://www.greennewdealva.com/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/09/what-is-the-european-green-deal-and-will-it-really-cost-1tn

https://www.gndforeurope.com/

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