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Climate Change

Kendra Abkowitz: Finding Common Ground for Sustainability in Tennessee

2023-07-31T11:30:48-05:00

Kendra Abkowitz has been an advocate for sustainable solutions to climate change, initially in the Tennessee state government and now in Nashville. In a state that has embraced climate denialism and attacks on democracy that are part of the national culture war, she finds ways to move with the current while still advancing the cause of sustainability and resilience.

Larry Grimstad: Renewable Energy Investor

2021-04-23T09:24:33-05:00

Through personal projects and his business, banker Larry Grimstad has invested in wind and solar energy projects as the smart business choice for building a more stable future for his community.

Danielle Vogel: Climate Change Grocer

2021-04-23T09:24:43-05:00

Frustrated by Congress' inability to act on climate change, Danielle Vogel decided to start a grocery store for the specific purpose of improving the world’s climate, as she says, “one bite at a time.”

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