Climate Solutions sets Momentum Event online fundraiser

Press release

Climate Solutions is inviting people to get involved in a fundraiser it is holding Dec. 8 to continue its stated mission “to accelerate the solutions to the climate crisis, and with your help and support, we can, we must, and we will transition our region to a clean and just future.”

“We are in a highly energized and historic time for local, regional, and national action on climate,” a release on the fundraiser said. “The clean energy transition feels more real than ever — solutions like 100% clean electricity for our grid, cleaner fuels and electrification to power our transportation, and clean and energy-smart buildings where we work and live.

“To achieve climate stability and resilience, we must address injustice and inequity in our own communities and beyond,” the release continued. “All people, all communities, and all nations deserve the opportunity to share equitably in health, economic security, dignity, self-determination, and the pursuit of happiness. Racial justice must be a priority in this next era of climate leadership.”

Climate Solutions’ virtual Momentum Event begins at noon Wednesday, Dec. 8, and will feature: 

• Robert Bullard, Ph.d., distinguished professor of urban planning and environmental policy and director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice. Often described as the father of environmental justice, he is an award-winning author of 18 books that address sustainable development, environmental racism, urban land use, industrial facility siting, community reinvestment, housing, transportation, climate justice, disasters, emergency response, and community resilience, smart growth, and regional equity.

• Sam Ricketts, a co-founder and co-director for Evergreen Action. He is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. Previously, Rickets spent a decade as Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s right-hand man on national climate policy. Ahead of the 2020 elections, he led climate policy, outreach and strategy for Inslee’s presidential campaign. In prior roles, Rickets was the first executive director of the Congressional Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, and worked in the Washington State Governor’s Office, Democratic Governors Association, Working Families Party, and in several federal and state campaigns. 

• Paula Sardinas, NBPLA, currently serves as the president/CEO of FMS Global Strategies, LLC, a #Black and other #BIPOC governmental affairs advocacy firm, and The Purpose Driven Girl, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, focused on empowering #BIPOC women and girls. Her public policy career spans 28 years working in telecom, engineering, banking, IT, STEM, cannabis, social equity and financial literacy. She is a member of the National Black Professional Lobbyist Association in good standing.

“We would be honored to have you share Climate Solutions’ work with your networks by serving as a host or captain of our event,” the release concludes. “If you are interested in becoming a host or captain and building a virtual team of your family, friends, and colleagues, please contact Events Director Teresa Myers at [email protected].”

Sponsorship opportunities are available as well.