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Dear John,
In this edition of Temp Check, we’re excited to share two new episodes
from our podcast, _Stories from Home: Moving the Just Transition._
In our most recent episode we zoom in on “energy democracy, [4]” a term
describing a wide range of climate solutions that move away from a fossil
fuel economy into renewable energies that also ensures energy is
community-owned.
We look at the work of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth as they devise
community energy plans, UPROSE’s solar park and clean energy development
in Brooklyn, New York, and the Oregon Just Transition Alliance’s Clean
Energy campaign and Fund that flips extractive economics on its head.
If you missed our last episode on just how to decipher a truly just climate
solution from a false one, listen here. [5]
For the season to date, check out all episodes here. [6] Enjoy the
newsletter!
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BUILD THE NEW: MEMBERS DEMONSTRATE THE VIABILITY OF REGENERATIVE
ECONOMIES
Recently, we held a briefing with a handful of CJA members to discuss
important work happening to build and sustain regenerative economies that
bring wealth and control back into the hands of communities. It was
inspiring to get grounded in the framework for this work with Sachie
Hayakawa (New Economy Coalition); hear about real-life examples of these
solutions happening now from Summer Sandoval (UPROSE), Rosalinda Guillen
(C2C), and Pambana Uishi (KHEPRW Institute); learn about a bold, $100
million campaign being launched later this year to reclaim money from
private foundations; and to have it all rounded out by one of our
co-executive directors, Marion Gee. Watch the recording here (English [7]
and Spanish [7]).
THIS MONTH, CJA MEMBERS WORKED TIRELESSLY TO...
IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CORPORATION HALTS AMAZON EXPANSION
Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) and a host of allies have emerged
victorious following a year-long battle to halt a deal between Amazon and
the Port Authority of NY & NJ [8] that would increase toxic pollutants in
their already overburdened communities. The deal would have seen two
buildings at Newark Liberty International Airport turn into dedicated
freight hubs for Amazon over the next 20 years. The Port Authority of NY &
NJ preliminarily approved the deal in August 2021, with no chance for
public comment and no traffic or environmental impact study. ICC and allies
lambasted the deal for its secrecy and the agency’s willingness to bend
for Amazon. Amazon’s well-documented history of poor labor standards also
carries with it increased environmental harm to any community where they
set up shop. The surrounding neighborhoods of Newark, Elizabeth, and
Irvington are environmental justice communities that bear the brunt of the
devastation brought on by polluting industries. One prior study found
nearly “15,000 trucks drive through cities like Irvington, Newark, and
Elizabeth on any given day, and Newark residents are three times as likely
to have asthma.” Had this deal been completed it could have worsened
pollution in already over-polluted Black and Latino communities plagued by
smog from highways, factories, and the airport. Local organizing efforts
included delivering petitions to the agency, signed by residents, and local
actions calling attention to the threat this deal poses for community
health and fair labor standards.
MOVE THE MONEY: CJA & PARTNERS CONTINUE STRATEGY TO INCREASE JUSTICE &
EQUITY IN CLIMATE GIVING
As CJA continues its work to move resources to the grassroots we are
excited to share a new field guide released by Candid — Centering Equity
and Justice in Climate Philanthropy. CJA and a number of our allies
contributed to the development of this field guide, which was designed as a
tool for those in philanthropy looking to change the way they do
grantmaking in their endeavors to fund BIPOC grassroots organizations.
Within the guide, funders will find common barriers to supporting climate
justice strategies, as well as examples of how to integrate climate justice
into their portfolio.
Our own Marion Gee (CJA Co-Executive Director) shared her insights on the
new field guide: “The new Candid field guide is a comprehensive resource
that will help funders respond to the urgency of the climate crisis by
moving more money to frontline communities in the Global North and South,
at an accelerated rate with a systems change approach that centers
equity.” Her full reflections can be found in a blog post here. [9]
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