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      As US Prepares to Reenter Paris Agreement, Campaigners Urge Biden to Contribute 'Fair Share' to Tackling Climate Crisis

      As US Prepares to Reenter Paris Agreement, Campaigners Urge Biden to Contribute 'Fair Share' to Tackling Climate Crisis

      "We are calling upon you and your administration to walk the walk of real climate leadership."

      Brett Wilkins
      Feb 16, 2021

      On the eve of the United States' formal reentry into the Paris climate agreement on February 19, more than 50,000 people and nearly 200 global advocacy groups have signed a petition demanding that President Joe Biden commit the country to doing its "fair share" to combat the climate crisis.

      "Out of the devastation of the coronavirus and the Trump administration, the president must seize this singular chance to build back a just, clean energy system that tackles the climate crisis and the wretched racism embedded in it."
      --Jean Su,
      Center for Biological Diversity

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      To Stop Shell From Pulling 'World Into the Abyss,' Climate Groups Deliver Groundbreaking Summons

      To Stop Shell From Pulling 'World Into the Abyss,' Climate Groups Deliver Groundbreaking Summons

      Case seeks prevention of future climate harm

      Andrea Germanos
      Apr 05, 2019

      A coalition of environmental groups issued Shell a court summons Friday demanding the company shift course from its fossil fuel business model and act on its responsibility to stop fueling the climate crisis.

      The legal fight is "not only to protect present generations but also to protect future generations," according to the document (pdf).

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      ActionAid USA Response to Green New Deal Resolution

      ActionAid USA welcomes the introduction of a resolution for a Green New Deal by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today. ActionAid USA Director of Policy and Campaigns Brandon Wu said:

      Newswire Editor
      Feb 06, 2019

      ActionAid USA welcomes the introduction of a resolution for a Green New Deal by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today. ActionAid USA Director of Policy and Campaigns Brandon Wu said:

      "The Green New Deal being proposed by Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Markey is a major step forward towards the kind of comprehensive policy we need in order to address the climate crisis in a just and equitable way. We fully support the Green New Deal's aim to achieve a zero-emissions economy while supporting farmers and workers and ensuring justice for historically marginalized communities.

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