Category: Justice Work

SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER! PPL SHAREHOLDERS FOR ENERGY DEMOCRACY

May 17, 2021: This week on Sustainability Now!, host, Justin Mog, spoke some truth to POWER with three guests from PPL yShareholders for Energy Democracy. Wallace McMullen, Deborah Novgarodoff, and Kimberly Brown are all part of a group of concerned citizens and shareholders.   https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/sustainability-now-ppl-shareholders-for-energy-democracy-may-17-2021?in=wfmp-forward-radio/sets/sustainability-now

Days for Girls Plant Sale Fundraiser a Success!

May 8, 2021 was a beautiful day for a community plant sale to raise funds for “Days for Girls”,  an International Justice Committee program.  $2500 was raised with volunteer help and the generosity of the community. Thanks for Sheila Ward and Diane Guenthner and helpers for a great fundraiser!  

First Bipartisan Carbon Pricing Bill of 117th Congress Introduced

Late last week, the first bipartisan carbon pricing bill of the current Congress was introduced by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24). Their bill, the MARKET CHOICE Act, would tax carbon emissions starting at $35 a ton and use the revenue to pay for infrastructure projects. The bill, first introduced by former … Continue reading First Bipartisan Carbon Pricing Bill of 117th Congress Introduced

Metro Louisville signs executive order to add Electric Vehicles to city fleet!

On the May 6, 2021 Press Conference showcased Mayor Greg Fischer’s signing of an executive order that will prioritize adding electric vehicles to Louisville Metro Government’s fleet. Michelle King, Metro Air Pollution Control District, Bill Hollander, Metro Council, and Evolve KY spoke on the importance of pressing forward on this project. Evolve co-founder, Stuart Ungar, … Continue reading Metro Louisville signs executive order to add Electric Vehicles to city fleet!

Days for Girls: Native and Perennial Plant Sale Saturday, May 8th 10am-2pm

Native and Perennial Plant Sale May 8, 2021 from 10am-2pm Attention all Flower and Plant lovers, International Justice Committee is having a plant sale on May 8th  the Saturday before Mother’s Day. We will sell native and perennial plants from our yards like we did for years as part of the Art in the Arbor. … Continue reading Days for Girls: Native and Perennial Plant Sale Saturday, May 8th 10am-2pm