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People's Climate March
In September, world leaders are coming to New York City for a historic summit on climate change. The People's Climate March will bring together people from all walks of life to demand a world safe from the ravages of climate change. A world with good jobs, clean air, and healthy communities for everyone.
Germany Sets New Record, Generating 74 Percent Of Power Needs From Renewable Energy
On a recent sunny day, renewable energy sources were generating 74 percent of the country’s overall electricity demand by midday.
What Kentucky's New Law on Carbon Dioxide Emissions Actually Means
Ignoring words of caution from his own administration, Governor Steve Beshear signed a bill directing the state’s Energy and Environment Cabinet to create a Kentucky-specific plan for regulating carbon dioxide emissions into law.
Jefferson County Chapter discusses local issues
Jefferson County Chapter recently chose to identify local issues as a way to both improve the county and also reach out to a broader section of the urban population that is not yet connected to KFTC’s statewide work. The process for local issue selection is not obvious. Assembled KFTC members have no shortage of issues, quickly identifying years worth of issues worthy of grassroots attention. There is no shortage of cooperative attitude, but there are many potential approaches to this important decision process.
Chapter members agreed the first step to selecting the chapter issue was to brainstorm issues to be discussed at the April chapter meeting. KFTC principles for issue selection were presented by Jefferson County organizer Alicia Hurle, and discussion led to additional criteria being added. The group determined a local issue should be one that is winnable with opportunities for action in the short term, even if completely winning would ultimately take focus over a longer time horizon. The group also agreed the ideal local issue would be important to people in areas not currently connected to state wide work. We want an issue that will energize the chapter and get members involved in our work. Outreach to chapter members encouraged them to contribute issues they would like to see considered and were invited to participate in discussion of issues and the process for selecting issues at the next chapter meeting.
Jefferson County Air Quality Work Team Meeting
The Jefferson County Chapter of KFTC has started addressing air quality issues in our city, particularly as they pertain to the communities surrounding Rubbertown chemical plants and LG&E power plants. We will hold our third strategy meeting and continue shaping this local campaign. Please consider joining this meeting and sharing your ideas with the group.
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