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NOAA Warns of Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season — A Storm Surge for Urgent Climate Action

As we prepare for summer along the Atlantic coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a stark reminder: this year’s Atlantic hurricane season is projected to be above normal, both in frequency and in ferocity. The agency’s forecast includes six to ten hurricanes, with three to five expected to become major storms […]

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“Climate on the Line” — Senate Steps Up as House Threatens to Derail America’s Clean Energy Future

America is at a climate crossroads — and the path we choose next will define our planet’s health for generations. The latest battle? A House-passed bill that takes direct aim at the clean energy tax credits fueling our transition to a more sustainable, resilient economy. But there’s still hope. The Senate is pushing back —

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China’s Clean Energy Momentum and the Future of U.S. Climate Policy

As the climate crisis continues to intensify, global leadership in clean energy has become not only a planetary necessity but also a matter of economic and geopolitical significance. While the United States debates the direction of its environmental policy, China has surged ahead in the clean energy race, positioning itself as the dominant force in

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Climate Crisis Meets Staffing Crisis: Why the National Weather Service Shortage Should Alarm Us All

At Sustainable Action Now, we work every day to confront the climate emergency, dismantle environmental injustice, and build a sustainable future grounded in transparency and community resilience. That’s why we are deeply concerned—and frankly, outraged—by recent revelations that the National Weather Service (NWS) is racing to fill critical vacancies just as the 2025 hurricane season

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Fighting Jail Expansion: A Sustainable Action Now Report

Standing Up for Communities, Not Cages At Sustainable Action Now, we believe in putting people, communities, and the environment before profit and punishment. One of the most urgent and underreported issues we confront is the continued expansion of jails and the private prison system across the United States. As local governments and private entities push

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How Mother’s Day Legal Action Changed Climate Justice Forever, Sustainable Action Now is Honoring 14 Years of Youth-Led Climate Justice By Our Children’s Trust

Fourteen years ago, something remarkable happened that forever reshaped the landscape of environmental justice. It didn’t begin in a courtroom or a government chamber—it began on Mother’s Day weekend in 2011, when a small group of legal visionaries and determined young people came together with one unshakable belief: our children have the right to a

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New Insights on Pregnancy in Prisons – A Critical Step Toward Reform, But More Questions Remain

In a significant development for both criminal justice and women’s health advocates, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has released new data on pregnancy prevalence, outcomes, and the availability of prenatal and postnatal programming in prisons. While this updated data is a welcome addition to the growing conversation about incarcerated women, it also raises important

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Senate Vote Threatens Critical Energy Efficiency Standards

In a concerning turn for climate advocates and environmentalists across the country, the U.S. Senate recently passed House Joint Resolution 75 (H.J. Res. 75)—a move that effectively strikes down updated energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment. The resolution, filed under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), blocks a rule proposed by the Office of Energy

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Empowering Tomorrow, Today: Young Leaders Are Rising—and They’re Here to Stay

At Sustainable Action Now, we believe the future belongs to those bold enough to fight for it. That’s why we proudly stand with movements like Leaders We Deserve, which are investing in a new generation of visionary, progressive youth leaders ready to shake up a system that’s left too many behind. And we’re not alone.

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Sustainable Action Now Report is Analyzing the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

As the Trump administration completes its first 100 days, significant policy shifts have emerged across various sectors. This report examines key actions and their implications, emphasizing areas of concern and potential avenues for advocacy. 1. Criminal Legal System: Rollbacks and Reversals The administration has initiated several measures that may reverse progress in criminal justice reform:

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Criminal Justice Under the Microscope: Wanda Bertram Joins Center for Just Journalism Panel on Trump’s First 100 Days, Round Two

As we reach the 100-day mark of Donald Trump’s second term in office, the country finds itself at a pivotal crossroads in criminal legal policy — one that’s receiving far less attention than it deserves. That changes this week. On Wednesday, April 30th, at 12:00 PM Eastern, Communications Strategist Wanda Bertram will join a critical

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Setting the Record Straight as FEMA is Cleared of Political Bias in Hurricane Relief Investigation

In an era where trust in public institutions often feels like it’s hanging by a thread, clear-eyed facts matter more than ever. That’s why it’s important to pause and pay attention when an investigation sheds light on claims of political retaliation — especially in the wake of a natural disaster. A recent probe into the

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Sustainable Action Now: Climate Governance in Crisis — Senator Rubio Dismantles the Office of Global Change

April 26, 2025 — A Sustainable Action Now Report In a stunning move that has sparked widespread concern among environmental advocates, scientists, and international diplomats, Senator Marco Rubio has ordered the dismantling of the Office of Global Change (OGC)—a little-known yet pivotal arm of the U.S. State Department responsible for overseeing and coordinating American participation

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The White House Considers Lifting Sanctions on Russian Energy Assets Amid Growing Debate

In an unprecedented move, the White House is currently embroiled in a complex and high-stakes debate regarding the future of sanctions on Russian energy assets, particularly focusing on the Nord Stream pipeline. This debate brings together a diverse range of voices from both the public and private sectors, with notable figures such as Steve Witkoff,

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