electricladies_sk, Author at Electric Ladies

Death, Destruction — And Distraction: New Study On Media’s Climate Coverage Crisis

Extreme weather reached dangerous new heights in 2024. Yet, the news media covered it less — putting communities in danger, especially as Trump cuts climate science.Read More

Canada Tariff Fears: Does NY’s Clean Energy Push Offer Protection?

The tariff threats continue, but New York state’s energy system may be somewhat insulated from them because it invested heavily in clean energy. Here’s why & insights.Read More

Most Americans Want Climate Action. How To Bridge The Political Divide

Americans want climate action, new study shows. Here’s how to bridge the political divide & address it, From the author of new book by a “conservative for climate change”Read More

How ‘The Age Of Innocence’ Is A Warning For Women’s Lives Today

The play a reminder of what women’s lives were like as 2nd-class citizens in an era that the current administration in DC seems to be trying to shove us back to.Read More

How Women Can Boost Their Careers Despite Headwinds – Women’s History Month

Women are advancing and generating enormous value for firms – despite the political headwinds. Here’s career advice from 5 women doing just that, in climate too.Read More

It’s Up To Us – Consumers, The Business Community – And The Media

Maybe those of us who care about an equitable, peaceful, climate-resilient and clean energy economy had gotten complacent. Maybe we thought everyone was seeing the progress we’ve seen. Maybe we didn’t hear how many of our fellow Americans have been suffering badly and feeling unheard – and how they are not finding out about the… Continue reading It’s Up To Us – Consumers, The Business Community – And The Media

6 Ways To Save Money Upgrading Your Business, Home Or Community Using The IRA

To find out how consumers, business and community leaders and officials can leverage the IRA, I spoke in-depth with Rachel McCleery Sr. Advisor in the Treasury Department.Read More

Women Making History Today In The Ukraine War – International Women’s Day 2022

With war raging in Europe after 70+ years of peace, this International Women’s Day is a time to acknowledge the courage, intellect and grit of the array of extraordinary women in key roles in every aspect of this conflict. From the women fleeing the violence in Ukraine with their children and families, to those on… Continue reading Women Making History Today In The Ukraine War – International Women’s Day 2022

Climate & Economic Opportunity, COP26 – UNFCC Panel with Extraordinary Leaders

As the new year begins, listen to this recording of one of the most remarkable panels at the recent United Nations climate conference known as COP26, with some of the world’s top CEOs. The heads of Volvo, Rocky Mountain Institute, Club of Rome (group of heads of state, CEOs), and “the” top venture capital firm… Continue reading Climate & Economic Opportunity, COP26 – UNFCC Panel with Extraordinary Leaders

COP26: Why Addressing Climate Change Requires New Metrics And Women

To address climate change, Dame Ellen MacArthur told the COP26 audience that the economy needs to serve society and nature. Countries & companies pledged trillions of dollars to pivot to net zero. We need new metrics and new thinking to do so — especially from women. Here’s why.Read More