Tell FERC to Stop Construction of the MVP
Right now, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has a chance to right the decades of wrongs they have permitted and perpetuated within our energy system. And, we have another
5 Reasons Why Congress Should Pass Biden’s 100% Clean Electricity Standard Now
Change, real change, toward a clean-energy future is within our sight. President Biden has committed to a government-wide approach to tackling the climate crisis, while also promising to address environmental
Without Local Action on Solar, Climate Action Plans Speak Hollow Words
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
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
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
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
8 Reasons to take the BRRRR-tual Polar Bear Plunge for the Climate
1. Be a part of the FIRST NATIONAL Polar Bear Plunge for our climate! Do you really need any other reason than this? This polar bear plunge is monumental and
CCAN Statement: They broke windows. They broke laws. They didn’t break us.
At the height of the Capitol insurrection yesterday, members of the U.S. House of Representatives lay on the floor in fear for their lives. As police drew weapons at rioters
Dispatch from a Hampton Roads Organizing Fellow
Hi, my name is Zion Claude and I just completed the inaugural Hampton Roads organizing fellowship for CCAN. I am a Savannah, Georgia native, so I was excited to work
Letter from the Director: Closing Out 2020
Dear friends, Have you finished exhaling yet? Joe Biden won! Donald Trump lost! The US Senate runoff races in Georgia won’t wrap up till January 5th, I know. But HOLY
Welcoming our new Communications Director – Laura Cofsky!
Just a few weeks ago CCAN had the pleasure of welcoming our new Communications Director Laura Cofsky to our team and we are very excited to introduce you to her!
