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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Religious Leaders of CNY Call For a Transition Off of Fossil Fuels

Earth Day, April 22 – Religious leaders representing over 400,000 people of faith across upper NY state signed on to a statement calling for a transition away from fossil fuels.

A zoom press conference announcing religious/faith leaders support for a transition off of of fossil fuels, why it is important we act now and steps proposed to reduce carbon emission in NYS to meet the goals of the C.L.C.P.A. will be held Monday, April 19 at 2 PM. See below for details on speakers and link.

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CCAA Newsletter (volume 3 issue 1) Biden Administration on Climate Change

Along with the new year of 2021 came a lot of change, predominantly with the new Biden administration. Since Biden has taken office on January 20th, many advancements have been made in the efforts of fighting for social justice, battling the COVID-19 pandemic, and attempts at decreasing the speed of climate change. On Biden’s first day in office he signed several executive orders involving climate change. Most notably, Biden immediately recommitted the United States back into the Paris Climate Accord.

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CCAA Newsletter (volume 2, issue 7) CCAA Holiday Guide

As you wrap up your holiday shopping this year, consider thinking of the planet as you shop. With one of the most unprecedented years coming to a close, the pandemic is a reminder of the fragile ecosystem we all live in. As the climate continues to deteriorate, the number of infectious diseases will rise. Even though carbon emissions have decreased with stay-at-home orders and lockdowns around the world, most of those emissions will return to pre-pandemic levels when economies are fully opened up again.

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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.

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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.

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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.