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See all- Evergreen Action: The Powerful Sector, Updates on the Clean Energy TransitionLink visible for attendees
Evergreen Action Virtual Event:
The Powerful Sector, Updates on the Clean Energy Transition
Friday, April 26, 11am CTLink to register:
Webinar Registration - ZoomCleaning up our power sector is the key to decarbonizing all parts of our economy. That's why we at Evergreen have been working with advocates to push the Biden administration to advance strategic, bold policies and regulations to put the power sector on the path to 100 percent clean energy.
We've hit a critical moment in our work, and we are excited to talk with you about the new landscape of power sector climate action.
Join the following for a discussion on the progress we've made so far and where we can all focus our advocacy next.
Participants:
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna, CA-17
Lena Moffitt, Executive Director of Evergreen Action.
Quentin Scott, CCAN Action Fund Federal Policy Director.
Mary Anne Hitt, Climate Imperative Senior Director of U.S. Initiatives.
Charles Harper, Evergreen Power Sector Senior Policy Lead. - Gulf Coast Resiliency: Nature-Based Solutions to Mitigate Toxic FloodingLink visible for attendees
Galveston Bay Foundation Webinar:
Gulf Coast Resiliency: Nature-Based Solutions to Mitigate Toxic Flooding
Monday, April 29, 12:00 noon - 1:30pmLink to register:
Webinar Registration - ZoomRegister today for this free webinar to learn about a four-year project that focused on understanding how increasing flood threats may trigger the release and distribution of chemical contaminants in the Galveston Bay region. This study explores how nature-based solutions could be used to help reduce flood risks, mitigate environmental releases, lessen adverse impacts to human and ecological health, and promote resilience of coastal communities and ecosystems.
Galveston Bay Foundation – Guardian of Galveston Bay since 1987 (galvbay.org)
- Beyond Plastics WEBINAR: Plastics and Your HealthLink visible for attendees
Beyond Plastics Webinar:
Plastics and Your Health
Thursday, May 2, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CTLink to register:
Webinar Registration - ZoomIn March, a new study found that microplastics measurably increased people's risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. With each new study published, plastics' negative impacts on human health are becoming clearer and more widespread.
Plastics take a heavy toll on both human and environmental health. We know that micro-and nanoplastics are present in our air, water, and soil, as well as at every level of the food chain.
We also know that these tiny bits of plastic are present inside all of us. Researchers have found micro- and nano-plastics in the human intestine, placenta, liver, spleen, lungs, and lymph node tissues, as well as in blood and breast milk.
Many of the toxic chemicals added to plastics including PFAS, phthalates, and bisphenols are also present in the bodies of nearly all Americans.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, a world-renowned pediatrician, public health physician, and epidemiologist for this free educational webinar on May 2. Dr. Landrigan is at the forefront of exploring what our ever-increasing exposure to plastics means for our health and longevity as well as how we can reduce our exposure.
