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TheVoiceOfJoyce The Indigenous Peoples of Hawaii want to re establish their sovereignty over their lands. They should be able to develop the Hawaiian Islands.

September 7, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/07/native-hawaiian-sovereignty-maui-wildfires After the wildfires, the Hawaiian people saved lives. They and their culture have a unique opportunity to reclaim their lands. Late Stage Capitalism destroyed Maui. It’s time to let the Indigenous Peoples reclaim their land and make their resources flourish. Don’t mistake #Late Stage Capitalism for Democracy. A profit only mentality is destroying America. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The Indigenous Peoples of Hawaii want to re establish their sovereignty over their lands. They should be able to develop the Hawaiian Islands.

TheVoiceOfJoyce There was a time when communities had local independent news rooms, when city, local and State policies were covered. Every cabinet position was followed by the news, too! Independent news has disappeared and the MacArthur Foundation and the Knight Foundation have joined forces with other major non profits to #Press Forward with an independent news initiative.

September 7, 2023

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/07/business/media/macarthur-foundation-grants-to-local-news.html Individual news rooms, both for profit and non profit, will be able to apply for grant money to supply independent news to communities. They’ll cover local news, infrastructure, voting rights and public policy. Finally, there’s a way to break the major media coverage of the news. Reducing the share of Major Media Platforms news … More TheVoiceOfJoyce There was a time when communities had local independent news rooms, when city, local and State policies were covered. Every cabinet position was followed by the news, too! Independent news has disappeared and the MacArthur Foundation and the Knight Foundation have joined forces with other major non profits to #Press Forward with an independent news initiative.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The Global South is getting $Trillions in loans for Fossil Fuels and big agriculture? By mid century, the Global South, will be a net emitter of Carbon and methane emissions. Fossil Fuel investments are not encouraging hook ups to the electric grid or entrepreneurship. African Nations pay more for Sustainable Energy that help them illuminate their cities and produce and sustain more crops and businesses. Why destroy the Global South , their leaders are meeting for a climate summit, say no to Fossil Fuel development and big Agri, or lose your water resources quicker. Fossil fuels provide short term destruction.

September 4, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/04/banks-pour-trillions-fossil-fuel-expansion-global-south-report-says They found that between 2016 and 2022, those banks have provided some $3.2tn to the fossil fuel industry to expand operations in the global south. The leading fossil fuel financiers include Chinese banks funding coal, oil and gas buildout within the nation. Top US banks like Citigroup, Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The Global South is getting $Trillions in loans for Fossil Fuels and big agriculture? By mid century, the Global South, will be a net emitter of Carbon and methane emissions. Fossil Fuel investments are not encouraging hook ups to the electric grid or entrepreneurship. African Nations pay more for Sustainable Energy that help them illuminate their cities and produce and sustain more crops and businesses. Why destroy the Global South , their leaders are meeting for a climate summit, say no to Fossil Fuel development and big Agri, or lose your water resources quicker. Fossil fuels provide short term destruction.

TheVoiceOfJoyce We’re failing our citizens. Our country is warming and few cities have dedicated heat emergency plans. Who’s planting trees? Using Covid Emergency Funds to upgrade school’s HVAC SYSTEMS? El Niño will hit the poorest among us most. Phoenix can account for 500 deaths do to the heat. Three decades of predictions are coming true now. It’s time to declare a Climate Emergency.

September 4, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/04/us-climate-crisis-heat-temperature-heatwave So far at least, no new dedicated heat officers, who also coordinate longer-term plans to cool down cities, have been announced. The Biden administration has resisted calls to declare a climate emergency or appoint a federal heat chief, but in July directed the Department of Labor to issue a hazard alert for workplaces such … More TheVoiceOfJoyce We’re failing our citizens. Our country is warming and few cities have dedicated heat emergency plans. Who’s planting trees? Using Covid Emergency Funds to upgrade school’s HVAC SYSTEMS? El Niño will hit the poorest among us most. Phoenix can account for 500 deaths do to the heat. Three decades of predictions are coming true now. It’s time to declare a Climate Emergency.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The African Climate Summit is under way and the Continent needs cheap plentiful Solar and wind power. Sustainable energy replaces diesel fuel and illuminates 100’s of millions, providing growth opportunities for entrepreneurs. It’s a no brainer, link the funds to benchmarks that help citizens.

September 4, 2023

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/04/climate/climate-finance-congo-kenya-cop.html He co-founded Nuru to try to solve that problem. It negotiated a partnership with a consortium of philanthropic funds, anchored by the Bezos Earth Fund and the Rockefeller and Ikea foundations, that agreed to put in the majority of the recent funding, which is intended to give Nuru a chance to prove that, rather … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The African Climate Summit is under way and the Continent needs cheap plentiful Solar and wind power. Sustainable energy replaces diesel fuel and illuminates 100’s of millions, providing growth opportunities for entrepreneurs. It’s a no brainer, link the funds to benchmarks that help citizens.

TheVoiceOfJoyce One large Agricultural company is sucking up millions of gallons of water for 4 crops ( Corn, soybeans, sugar beats and potatoes) . Is this equitable? Can Minnesota’s residents and the US afford to deplete precious precarious water Aquifers? Why must we make a devil’s bargain? Why can’t we grow crops that are nutritious and less water intensive?

September 3, 2023

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/09/03/climate/minnesota-drought-potatoes.html

TheVoiceOfJoyce Alabama GOP disobeys Supreme Court a 2 nd time & marginalizes Black Voters again.

September 1, 2023

Alabama was ordered by the Supreme Court to draw 2 Black Districts for fair representation of the 25% voting Black Population. The GOP Legislature has drawn one district in defiance of the Court. Likely, this violation of Black Voter rights will wind up in the Supreme Court and the Courts original ruling, creating 2 Black … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Alabama GOP disobeys Supreme Court a 2 nd time & marginalizes Black Voters again.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Category 3 Hurricane hits the Big Bend area of Florida with 125 mph winds.

August 30, 2023

Too late to evacuate according to DeSantis. 30,000 without power. A storm surge is expected along with Tornadoes. Be safe. On 9/17/23 at 1:30 pm RAC NY is holding a Climate Awareness March with 13 other groups. All are assembling at Columbus Circle and will match towards the UN demanding Climate Action and Sustainable Energy … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Category 3 Hurricane hits the Big Bend area of Florida with 125 mph winds.

TheVoiceOfJoyce The gun man was mentally unstable and was able to purchase guns legally? How many more must die before Congress reinstates sensible gun Laws. Hate crimes are against the Law. Why allow people who are violent or write Hate Manifestos to own Guns? When does America care enough about citizen safety to stop gun violence?

August 28, 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/27/florida-jacksonville-shooting-biden-desantis

TheVoiceOfJoyce It’s beginning to look like Santa may be late this year. Once El Niño takes effect, shipping could be slowed dramatically.

August 25, 2023

This year the Panama Canal had a drought. That made traversing the Canal more difficult. Water levels were lower. Container ships, carrying heavy fuels, needed to be lighter and only 32 ships went through daily. Down from 38 ships Next year or next month, when the heat intensifies, shipping will decrease and consumers will pay … More TheVoiceOfJoyce It’s beginning to look like Santa may be late this year. Once El Niño takes effect, shipping could be slowed dramatically.