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Paris Agreement Withdrawal is Both Stupid and Shameful

Nov 04, 2019

The Trump administration today began the formal process to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. The BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh:

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

Labor, Environmental Leaders Release Historic “Solidarity for Climate Action” Platform

Jun 24, 2019

Groups Say Platform Will Create Good-Paying Jobs, Address Income Inequality and the Climate Crisis

Global Climate Change

BlueGreen Alliance Supports International Climate Accountability Act

Jun 06, 2019

Yesterday, Senate Democrats, led by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tom Carper (D-Del), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced the International Climate Accountability Act, which would ensure the United States remains a party to the Paris Agreement and works to meet its commitments under the agreement. The bill is a companion to H.R. 9, which passed the House of Representative in early May.

Global Climate Change

STATEMENTS: Leaders from BlueGreen Alliance React to House Passage of Climate Action Now Act

May 02, 2019

The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to pass H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which would ensure the United States remains a party to the Paris Agreement and work to meet its commitments under the agreement. In response, The BlueGreen Alliance released the following statements from United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune, and BlueGreen Alliance Interim Co-Executive Director Mike Williams:

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

STATEMENT: BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Support for Climate Action

Mar 27, 2019

This morning, House Democrats introduced H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, reiterating their support for the Paris Agreement and global climate action. The BlueGreen Alliance released the following statement from Deputy Director Mike Williams:

Global Climate Change

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Anniversary of Withdrawal of U.S. from Paris Agreement

Jun 01, 2018

One year ago today President Donald Trump announced that the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

Clean Infrastructure

America’s Infrastructure is Not Ready for Hurricane Season

May 01, 2018

The BlueGreen Alliance has released the following statement from Executive Director Kim Glas regarding the upcoming start of hurricane season.

Global Climate Change

U.S. Businesses, Labor, Environmental Leaders Focus on Cooperative Efforts to Fight Climate Change

Nov 10, 2017

Business, Labor, and Environmental Leaders Say Current Administration’s Intention to Withdraw from Paris Agreement Isn’t Stopping Climate Action in United States

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

Why Union Members Support the March for Climate, Jobs, and Justice

Apr 26, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 26, 2017) – Union members from around the country will be taking part in the March for Climate, Jobs, and Justice in Washington, D.C. on President Trump’s 100th day in office, April 29, and in solidarity marches and events in other towns and cities.Ahead of the events, labor leaders spoke out on why…

Global Climate Change

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Obama Administration’s Mid-Century Climate Strategy

Nov 16, 2016

The BlueGreen Alliance’s Kim Glas responds to the Obama administration’s newest efforts to combat climate change.

Global Climate Change

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Paris Agreement

Nov 04, 2016

The BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director Kim Glas on the Paris Climate Agreement’s entry into force. The historic agreement entered into force today, three days ahead of the start of the 22nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) in Marrakech, Morocco.

Global Climate Change

BlueGreen Alliance on Paris Climate Agreement Entry Into Force

Oct 04, 2016

The BlueGreen Alliance’s Executive Director Kim Glas speaks out on the the European Parliament’s ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement that pushes it past the 55 countries needed to enter into force.

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Paris Agreement Withdrawal is Both Stupid and Shameful

Labor, Environmental Leaders Release Historic “Solidarity for Climate Action” Platform

BlueGreen Alliance Supports International Climate Accountability Act

STATEMENTS: Leaders from BlueGreen Alliance React to House Passage of Climate Action Now Act

STATEMENT: BlueGreen Alliance Welcomes Support for Climate Action

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Anniversary of Withdrawal of U.S. from Paris Agreement

America’s Infrastructure is Not Ready for Hurricane Season

U.S. Businesses, Labor, Environmental Leaders Focus on Cooperative Efforts to Fight Climate Change

Why Union Members Support the March for Climate, Jobs, and Justice

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Obama Administration’s Mid-Century Climate Strategy

BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Paris Agreement

BlueGreen Alliance on Paris Climate Agreement Entry Into Force