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We know that with the right support, we can continue to strengthen the movement and make states leaders in this critical issue. Our leadership in both states’ legislatures, strength of our cross-sector coalitions, and expansiveness of our local grassroots infrastructures equips us with the influence and resources to make significant strides for climate in the coming year. Our Advocacy Team is prepared and well positioned to achieve substantial climate progress in Massachusetts and Maryland. We were one of the first organizations to publish subnational, quantitative, comprehensive reports on green stimulus for both Massachusetts and Washington State.Īt the same time, we are building our community of over 16,000 engaged stakeholders across the country so we can learn from each other, and scale solutions that are known to work. We are already doing the work of understanding how climate investments can - and should - tackle the overlapping issues of clean energy needs, job creation, climate resilience, environmental justice, and public health. The good news is that at Climate XChange, we’ve been working towards that future for years. With the climate crisis endangering communities across the country, there’s never been a better time to build a prosperous and sustainable future that benefits everyone.Īs we continue to grapple with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis, mobilizing for decarbonization continues to be critical and, in fact, can be a hugely important tool for our collective recovery. This year we’ve seen more deadly heat during the summer, worsening hurricanes and wildfires, and the unprecedented melting of Arctic ice and floods. We empower state and local policy makers, business leaders, and advocates with the information, resources, and networks they need to make these policies a reality in a way that best serves local communities.Ĭlimate action can’t wait. Our mission is to achieve a durable, just transition away from polluting fossil fuels in the United States by advancing climate policy at the state level. Climate XChange is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.