'50 years ago on that first Earth Day, 20 million people took to the streets. Now, just as it is imperative to stay home to protect ourselves and our neighbors, it is imperative to act together — from home — to demand a livable future.' EarthDay2020
by other means, including crop failures, floods, heat, and fire.
If it feels like the world is falling apart now, just give it a few more years. COVID-19 is a warning shot for the catastrophes to come, which is why how we respond now matters so much. It is no coincidence that the elements of a Green New Deal dismissed by some as socialist pipe dreams — a jobs guarantee, universal housing and health care, 100% renewable energy, investments in front-line communities — could have protected countless Americans from this pandemic.
Just as COVID-19 has, the climate crisis will destabilize our world beyond recognition. We must invest now in stronger public systems to keep people safe in the face of instability, and we must act now to shift to 100% renewable energy by 2030. More important, we must resist the fossil fuel industry’s attempt to use this pandemic as cover for further deregulation and kickbacks that endanger public safety during the crisis.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Earth Day Is Every Day, So Adopt These 9 Sustainable Fashion Practices NowWe are constantly doing research on fashion brands that keep up with sustainable practices and minimize waste when creating clothing — it's literally a
Consulte Mais informação »
US close to coronavirus peak, but we have to take it 'day by day': FDA commissionerFederal projections suggest relaxing social distancing guidelines at the end of April will lead to a spike in infections. “We’re seeing the impact now of social distancing in the data and it seems to be working,” NateSilver538 says.
Consulte Mais informação »
Why isn't Election Day a national holiday yet?Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed into law a measure that makes Election Day a state holiday. Why aren't more states doing it? CillizzaCNN asks Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute, a longtime observer of elections and electoral reform.
Consulte Mais informação »
This Is No Longer the Happiest Place on EarthThis is a real bummer: Walt Disney World, the largest single-site employer in the United States, will furlough 43,000 union employees, all thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
Consulte Mais informação »
'Plus One's' Jeff Chan to Direct New Line's Asian-Centered Rom-Com 'Singles Day' (Exclusive)New Line has tapped Plus One filmmaking duo Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer for its romantic comedy Singles Day
Consulte Mais informação »