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CCAA Newsletter (volume 2, issue 6) Sustainable Living at Thanksgiving

While you may be enjoying the surprisingly warm weather this past week, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. In a typical year, millions of people travel across the country for Thanksgiving. Plenty of food is passed around the table as well, and food and travel are big additions to greenhouse gas emissions. So this Thanksgiving, here are 5 simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying Thanksgiving.

CCAA Newsletter (volume 2, issue 3) Racial Inequality and Climate Change

The killing of George Floyd back in May sparked a racial reckoning all over the world. Police brutality, racism, colorism, and xenophobia were all pulled to the forefront as millions around the world demanded change. It’s a movement that continues to this day with people seeking a solution to systemic racism. But what’s been lost in the shuffle is environmental racism and its effects on minorities. So this week let’s look at how climate change has adversely affected communities of color.

CCAA Newsletter (volume 2, issue 2) 5 ways to fight the climate crisis from home

Lorefice decided to take the CNY Carbon Challenge, which was launched by CCAA earlier this year. The Carbon Challenge is a seven-step process where people evaluate their carbon footprint and then work through different ways to reduce it. Lorefice credits Annalena Davis for laying out the challenge in a simple way, which he said made it easier for him to complete. While it felt a bit overwhelming at times, Lorefice is glad he decided to go through with the challenge because it forced him to reflect on his lifestyle.

CCAA Newsletter (volume 2, issue 1) Climate Change and the Coronavirus Part 1

With the novel coronavirus pandemic gripping the entire planet, the virus has impacted everyone in one way or another. Over half a million people worldwide have died. Economies around the world have entered into recessions, leaving millions without a job. However, what’s been lost in the shuffle are the links between COVID-19 and climate change.