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Articles by Julia Trezona Peek

Philanthropy is the key to ensuring cities’ climate benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act

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By Kate Wright, Kate Johnson, Julia Trezona Peek
| philanthropynewsdigest.org
When most people envision who is moving the needle on climate action, they see national governments, presidents, heads of state, or international bodies like the United Nations. Cities, however, are doing most of the on-the-ground work to cut carbon pollution and help communities adapt to climate change. Cities house nearly of the global population and account for 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions—a number that will only grow over the coming decades unless we act decisively.
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Michael Shank, Julia Peek: The shortcomings of traditional climate policies

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By Michael Shank, Julia Trezona Peek
| Brattleboro Reformer Verified
When tackling climate change, one may think of the usual suite of approaches in policymaking: regulation and incentives to ramp up renewables, electrify our buildings and transportation, weatherize our homes, reduce waste, and more. The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act included many of these essential incentives. But in addition to these technical solutions, we need integrated and transformative approaches across Vermont cities and towns that put people at the heart of the work.
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What new job titles do cities need to tackle climate change?

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By Julia Trezona Peek
| Context Verified
Local governments are doing this. By investing in the human infrastructure we talk about below, they’re integrating climate action, equity, justice, and resilience across programs. They’re working outside silos and supporting others to do the same. They’re building bridges between governments and communities. And they’re sending important signals that this work is being prioritized. So, who to hire? Here are five positions to start. First, an Environmental Justice or Climate Justice Director.
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Congress Should Refuse Donations From Dirty Fossil Fuel Energy Companies

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By Michael Shank, Julia Trezona Peek
| U.S. News and World Report Verified
Despite the fact that the American people mobilized in historic numbers last month to demand climate solutions, with the march in New York City drawing up to 400,000 people, Washington remains reluctant to listen.
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