Tag Archives: Climate Action

Think Globally, Act Locally.

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Katharine

“Think Globally, Act Locally.” An op ed in the Press-Citizen – November 5, 2021 by Miriam Kashia and others. We have heard this phrase for years, but when it comes to global climate change, acting locally may be our best … Continue reading →

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Trump fiddles while the earth burns (9 Oct 2019)

Posted on October 9, 2019 by 100 Grannies

Three thousand Iowans showed up in downtown Iowa City on Friday and cheered wildly as 16 year-old Greta Thunberg of Sweden took to the stage. As a member of 100Grannies for a Livable Future who have been supporting the local … Continue reading →

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Iowa City students join international strike for climate (15 Mar 2019)

Posted on March 15, 2019 by 100 Grannies

(Above) Massimo Paciotto-Biggers, 13, of South East Junior High School says people need to start taking action on climate change on March 15, 2019, in the pedestrian mall. (Photo: Hillary Ojeda/Iowa City Press-Citizen) Iowa City youth joined students worldwide as they marched … Continue reading →

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As climate change accelerates, “ecological grief” becomes catalyst for action (16 Nov 2018)

Posted on November 16, 2018 by 100 Grannies

The signs of serious, destructive climate change have been difficult to miss this year.  Hurricanes Florence and Michael caused at least 98 deaths, billions of dollars of destruction, with tens of thousands of lives uprooted. In Iowa, we are seeing … Continue reading →

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