Cornershop Creative, Author at Chesapeake Climate Action Network

Without Local Action on Solar, Climate Action Plans Speak Hollow Words

March 19, 2021 / Blog

Solar energy. The term conjures images of savvy-looking panels on rooftops and promises of clean futures void of polluting power plants. In recent years, though, communities and their governments have

A Scientist’s Fight for Environmental Policy in Virginia

March 19, 2021 / Blog

By Omar Rosales-Cortez As a CCAN Policy Fellow, I have had the opportunity to help support major 2021 legislation and campaigns in Virginia. My experience in policy was limited before

State-Based Energy Groups: Congress Must Pass Biden’s 100% Clean Electricity Standard Now

March 17, 2021 / Press Releases

Nonprofits active in every region of the country say renewable power mandate is key to solving climate change, creating new jobs, and addressing equity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 22,

Climate and Policy Experts Agree: America Can Achieve Biden’s Goal of 100% Clean Electricity by 2035

February 24, 2021 / Press Releases

During one of the earliest sneak peeks into Biden’s plan, experts laid out the political hurdles and roadmap to pass one of the most ambitious climate plans in America’s history

Annapolis Sues Big Oil for Climate Fraud and Damages

February 23, 2021 / Press Releases

City Becomes the First State Capital and 25th U.S. Community to Take Big Oil Companies to Court for Lying About Their Role in Climate Change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23,

Stop the Ban on Land-based Solar Power In Montgomery County, MD. “Progressive” Councilmembers Will Jawando, Gabe Albornoz, and others could harm regional progress on clean energy

February 22, 2021 / Blog, Letters from the Director

I’ve been a climate activist for 20 years in this region. Google Mike Tidwell and “clean energy” and you’ll see what I stand for. In 20 years, I’ve learned to