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Climate Equity

Climate change is a threat to all yet its impacts are not felt equally by all. Climate change solutions can and must address racial and economic inequity/inequality.

Demos is committed to realizing visionary climate policy by supporting grassroots environmental and climate justice organizations and centering the voices and experiences of front-line communities.

The Latest on Climate Equity
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Policy Briefs
Lew Daly
Priya Mulgaonkar

Justicia Climática

How the Climate & Community Protection Act will Increase Resiliency for New York’s Latinx Communities
CCPA

Big Advance for Climate Policy in New York State Is Only a Stepping Stone for Climate Justice

While Demos celebrates the legislation’s strong mandate on emissions reductions, the governor’s exclusion of community investment mandates and labor standards prolongs the fight for climate justice in New York and nationwide.
Press release
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New York: We’re on the Verge of Passing a Bold Climate Justice Bill

The state legislature is on the verge of passing the Climate and Community Protection Act, and they need to hear from you.
Blog
Adrien Salazar
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The Climate and Community Protection Act Is One of the Nation's Boldest Climate Bills

The CCPA is a climate bill, a racial justice bill, a public health bill, and an economic development bill. We need it to be all of these things.
Testimony and Public Comment
Adrien Salazar
Meet the Experts
Adrien Salazar
Adrien Salazer
Campaign Strategist, Climate Equity
Lew Daly
Lew Daly
Senior Policy Analyst & Senior Advisor for Policy Development
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