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About mekorganic

I have been a Peace and Social Justice Advocate most all of my adult life. In 2020 (7.4%) and 2022 (21%), I ran for U.S. Congress in CA under the Green Party. This Blog and website are meant to be a progressive educational site, an alternative to corporate media and the two dominate political parties. Your comments and participation are most appreciated. (Click photo) .............................................. Created and managed by Michael E. Kerr

Incentivize farmers to develop ecologically regenerative farming systems – BS

Posted on April 11, 2020 by mekorganic

Incentivize farmers to develop ecologically regenerative farming systems that sharply reduce emissions; sequester carbon; and heal our soils, forests, and prairie lands. Help farms of all sizes transition to ecologically regenerative agricultural practices that rebuild rural communities, protect the climate, … Continue reading →

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Empowering Farmers, Foresters & Ranchers to Address Climate Change and Protect Ecosystems – BS

Posted on April 11, 2020 by mekorganic

Our current food system accounts for 25 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. Not only can we drastically reduce on-farm emissions, farmers have the potential to actually sequester 10 percent of all human-caused emissions in the soil. Agriculture, forestry, and … Continue reading →

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Economic Justice

Posted on April 8, 2020 by mekorganic

Articles related to economic justice Waging NonViolence

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Democracy

Posted on April 8, 2020 by mekorganic

Articles related to Democracy Waging Non-Violence

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A Just Transition for Frontline Communities – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

There is no doubt that the poor and marginalized suffer from the impacts of pollution and climate disruption — particularly communities of color. They are at the frontlines of the climate emergency. For example, of the 73 waste-burning incinerators across … Continue reading →

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Economic Development – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

As president, Bernie will: Provide targeted regional economic development. Communities especially in need of assistance during our transition to a clean energy economy will be eligible for an additional funding for economic development investments through regional commissions and authorities. Our … Continue reading →

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Workers – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

Bernie has fought for workers his entire career. He understands that coal miners and oil-rig operators are not the problem. Fossil fuel workers have powered the country for more than a century, working in dangerous and precarious jobs to provide … Continue reading →

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Rebuild Our Economy and Ensure Justice for Frontline Communities and a Just Transition for Workers – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

As we rapidly move toward renewable energy and energy efficiency, we must ensure that the workers employed in the fossil fuel industry see that their standards of living are not only protected, but improved. A just transition for workers means … Continue reading →

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End the Greed of the Fossil Fuel Industry and Hold them Accountable – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

For decades, fossil fuel corporations knowingly destroyed our planet for short-term profits. The fossil fuel industry has known since as early as the 1970s that their products were contributing to climate change and that climate change is real, dangerous, and … Continue reading →

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Conserving Our Public Lands – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

Our public lands are a national treasure. They belong to all of us. Instead of selling them off to the highest bidder and allowing them to be destroyed by billionaire fossil fuel industry executives, are going to expand our green … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilian Conservation Corp, Climate Change, Conservation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), forest, Green New Deal, infrastucture, Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), National Park, public land, recreation, U.S. Geologic Survey, Uncategorized, wilderness, wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment