Climate scientists and policymakers warn of deep and irreversible damage to Earth if we do not take immediate global action on climate change. In this report, Dr. Roy Wehrle, Dr. Francine van den Brandeler, and Dr. Don Wuebbles make recommendations for successful negotiations at COP26 based on extensive research for domestic and global climate policy. COP26 […]
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On World Environment Day, we join in protecting and restoring our natural resources.
Reimagine. Recreate. Restore. Tomorrow is the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and there can be no greater aim than to protect that which supports all of life on Earth. Greenleaf recommits itself, as we do each and every day, to protecting and restoring environmental resources and systems that enable life to flourish. […]
Continue readingGreenleaf Communities presents at Florida Climate Week on Addressing Climate Change Using a Carbon Tax & Dividend Approach
On Earth Day, Greenleaf Communities participated at Florida Climate Week presenting on “Addressing Climate Change Using a Carbon Tax & Dividend Plan.” Greenleaf’s Climate Lead, Francine van den Brandeler, interviewed six climate science and policy experts on effective climate policy solutions. Our 2020 report, Addressing Climate Change Using a Carbon Tax & Dividend Plan, studies […]
Continue readingGreenleaf celebrates Earth Day and recommits to advancing solutions that Restore our Earth
On Earth Day, we recommit to advancing solutions that will Restore our Earth, including attendance to a rapidly changing climate that governs the ecosystems which support life. The interconnections between natural systems are profound; the healthy soils that produce nutrient-rich crops also filter freshwater resources and purify the air. Healing these systems for a healthy world requires a whole of society approach with policies that are informed by sound science and support sustainable practices.
Continue readingIt’s a New Dawn – Collective Intelligence for our Common Good
I am comforted by President Biden’s call for unity and the pursuit of common objects that we love, including truth. Scientific Truth must guide decisions and actions across human endeavor if we are to move toward a sustainable future. Today I wish to reiterate my appreciation for those who seek to understand nature’s reality and […]
Continue readingNew policy report on how U.S. Climate Policy can Drive Foreign Policy
In our effort to contribute to policy solutions, we offer this brief by Dr. Roy Wehrle, Dr. Don Wuebbles, and Dr. Francine van den Brandeler, entitled U.S. Climate Policy Driving Foreign Policy. The United States has a unique opportunity to enlist other nations in effective climate action by adopting a strong climate policy at home. […]
Continue readingNew report by the Climate Solutions Lab at Brown University supports Climate Club approach to address the global climate crisis
Addressing the unprecedented climate crisis requires domestic climate policy as well as collaborative global action. A report released this month by the Climate Solutions Lab at the Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs at Brown University puts the spotlight on these linkages by proposing 10 opportunities for the next U.S. president to place climate […]
Continue readingNew research by the Climate Leadership Council shows that pricing carbon will strengthen U.S. trade competitiveness
Recent studies show a carbon tax and dividend approach would increase investment in clean energy technologies, create new jobs, and improve household finances, while reducing carbon emissions. However, some argue carbon pricing would make domestic industries less competitive than countries without carbon pricing. A new report by the Climate Leadership Council dispels this myth through […]
Continue readingGreenleaf Communities is Protecting Resources with Local to Global Solutions
The daily flood of bad news, from the pandemic, record-breaking wildfires, floods and hurricanes, economic devastation, and racial injustice, begs the question: how do we address the root causes of these problems and achieve beneficial impact?
Greenleaf Communities seeks to discover, share and apply solutions that sustain resources – water, soil, and climate – and therefore our communities. We work with experts and scientists, including Nobel prize winners, business leaders, and partners in mission-driven organizations.
Continue readingChicago Tribune Op-Ed on “How the US could lead a Global Climate Compact”
As the world continues to suffer from the COVID-19 pandemic, we have also witnessed unprecedented devastation linked to our changing climate, from wildfires in California to hurricanes in the South. One thing these two crises have in common is that they can only be solved if nations unite behind the science and collaborate with each […]
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