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Climate Change

by Gar Alperovitz

What are the challenges presented by global climate change? How does the Pluralist Commonwealth tackle ecological threats such as climate change? What are some promising on the ground developments that point toward an ecologically sustainable Pluralist Commonwealth? read more
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A storm surge pushing waves onto shore, threatening a row of houses.

Climate action — at all scales — is more necessary than ever

by Gar Alperovitz, John Duda

The climate crisis demands that action be taken at the community, city, and state levels, but also that we not lose sight of the larger systemic transformations and interventions that will be necessary to avert catastrophe. read more
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Marchers beneath a banner that reads "To Change Everything It Takes Everyone"

The Policy Weapon Climate Activists Need

by Gar Alperovitz, Joe Guinan, Thomas Hanna

As climate catastrophe looms, we need to solutions that can truly keep carbon in the ground. What would it take to buy out the fossil fuel companies behind the crisis and shut them down? read more
Environment & Energy Democratic Ownership

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A New Cooperative Economy

A New Cooperative Economy

by Guy Dauncey

In this second place at-large entry in our Next System Project Essay Competition, Guy Dauncey confronts the foundational myths of our current economic system, and highlights where the foundations of a more equitable and sustainable system are being built today. read more
Environment & Energy
2016 Elections and State Level Climate Policy Victories

2016 Elections and State Level Climate Policy Victories

by Carla Skandier

With the election of Trump, a climate change denier, the environmental world took a difficult hit. However, there are signs of hope at the local level that have the ability to lead to real change. The time is now and the work is ours to do. read more
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Green Worker-Owned Cooperatives

Green Worker-Owned Cooperatives

Capturing the wealth created in the green transition by making sure green jobs created in the process are owned by their workers. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
Fondos De Préstamos Rotatorios

Fondos De Préstamos Rotatorios

Establecer una fuente de crédito a la que las familias y/o las instituciones comunitarias puedan tener acceso para lograr mejoras en la eficiencia energética o cambiar a la generación de energía renovable, donde el dinero utilizado se devuelve a un fondo en crecimiento. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
Renewable Portfolio Standard

Renewable Portfolio Standard

Mandates that utilities generate or acquire a specified percentage of their electricity production from renewable energy sources within a given timeframe. read more
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Compra Pública De Energía Renovable

Compra Pública De Energía Renovable

Trasladar la adquisición de energía eléctrica para las instituciones públicas (como juntas escolares y gobiernos locales) lejos de la energía sucia que trae consecuencias negativas para el planeta y las comunidades locales. read more
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