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Announcing the Recipients of the 2022 Catalyst Award

Announcing the Recipients of the 2022 Catalyst Award

Rachel’s Network announced the awardees and finalists of its 2022 Catalyst Award. The award honors women leaders of color for their commitment to a healthy planet, and provides them with financial support, wraparound leadership services, and public recognition.

EARTHDAY.ORG President Kathleen Rogers Joins Rachel’s Network as Liaison

EARTHDAY.ORG President Kathleen Rogers Joins Rachel’s Network as Liaison

EARTHDAY.ORG president and environmental advocate Kathleen Rogers has joined the nonprofit funders’ network Rachel’s Network as a liaison. Under Kathleen’s leadership, EARTHDAY.ORG has grown into a global policy and activist organization with an international staff engaging the public on issues like climate change, conservation, pollution, and more.

More Evidence that Women’s Political Representation is Good for the Environment

More Evidence that Women’s Political Representation is Good for the Environment

Are women more likely to support and champion environmental legislation? Rachel’s Network has been seeking answers to that question in our When Women Lead report. Previous iterations of the report analyzed the voting records of federal legislators going back to 1983 using League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Environmental Scorecard data. This year, we’ve extended our data to 1972, the year that LCV first began keeping records of Congress’ votes on the environment. 

Climate Champion Annel Hernandez Wins Inaugural Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award.

Climate Champion Annel Hernandez Wins Inaugural Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award.

Rachel’s Network announced that it has awarded climate champion Annel Hernandez with its inaugural Catalyst Award. As associate director of the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance and member of the NY Renews coalition, Annel was one of the key players in the passage of New York’s new climate law passed in July 2019, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

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