SPEED FRIENDING CLIMATE EVENT, CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF CLIMATE ACTION & MORE!
Dear CLEO supporter,
In case you missed it, on Wednesday, August 16th, we celebrated the first anniversary of the passing of the biggest climate legislation in America - a historic moment worth raising a glass for! This transformative law has already created over 170,000 jobs nationwide, companies have announced over $110 billion in clean energy manufacturing investments in the last year alone and is delivering billions of dollars to protect communities from the impacts of climate change.?
In our field, celebrating climate victories can be rare when so much climate disruption is being felt around us. While the IRA marks significant progress towards our nation's goal of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2035, it's important to acknowledge that this alone might not be sufficient. ?We know the work doesn't end there. Coral bleaching in Florida, the Maui fires in Hawaii, Hurricane Idalia, and rising temperatures worldwide are alarming signs telling us we must do more and faster!
Let me say that again: WE MUST because we have to, and…WE CAN!
Unfortunately, some entities, including oil and gas companies and certain utilities, are still heavily invested in fossil fuels. To truly make a difference, we must build upon the momentum generated by the IRA and actively confront challenges posed by political obstacles and profit-oriented policies. Your steadfast support has brought us this far, and together, we'll continue propelling the clean energy movement forward.
?Need some inspiration or want to learn how the CLEO Institute is making an impact? Read below how Vice President Harris acknowledged one of our programs, how one of our youth genCLEO leaders is leading the way by reading the interview, and how a visionary couple decided to commit to climate action!
THE NEXT MONTHS WILL BE CRITICAL FOR CLIMATE ACTION AND
WE WILL NEED ALL HANDS ON DECK. BUT FOR NOW, LET'S CELEBRATE!
Yoca Arditi-Rocha
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE CLEO INSTITUTE
P.S - Save the date and join us on September 20th for a night of fun at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens! Click here for more information!
CLIMATE NEWS
In one of her visits to Miami, VP Harris took so much interest in a fellowship that The CLEO Institute hosts to equip women of color on the frontlines of the effects of climate change that she wrote a note to congratulate one woman for completing her course. (Actually, she sent one to all). “I am inspired by leaders like you,” the letter, obtained by CNN, read. “I commend you for your work to empower and educate women in the fight for environmental and climate justice.”
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1 年Make an official event on LI for the SPEED FRIENDING CLIMATE EVENT! So folks can forward on and RSVP! Looks like an awesome event!
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1 年Looks so warm, inviting and fun!