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Michael Brune

What We Want for the Next Generation

One proposal that gives me hope for all our kids’ futures is the Civilian Climate Corps.

3 min readJul 8, 2021

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A group of people plants a tree.

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Michael Brune

Why the Sierra Club Supports Reparations

Black liberation is essential to solving the climate crisis, and that liberation is impossible without reparations.

3 min readJun 23, 2021

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A protestor at a Black Lives Matter rally holds up a sign that reads, “Black Lives Matter.”

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Michael Brune

Line 3 Tests Biden’s Commitments on Climate Change and Indigenous Communities

President Biden can and must prioritize his commitments to Native people and climate and environmental justice over Big Oil.

3 min readJun 21, 2021

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People stand behind a banner reading “Honor the Treaties” at a protest against Line 3.

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Michael Brune

Can Biden Break Big Banks’ Bond With Fossil Fuels?

Big banks’ reckless investments in dirty energy leave the rest of us exposed to the consequences of their actions.

3 min readJun 9, 2021

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A woman holds up a sign that reads, “Divest from Fossil Fuels.”

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Michael Brune

Ford’s Iconic Pick-Ups Are Going Electric. Here’s What that Means for America.

As a quintessential American automaker, Ford’s investments in electric vehicles could spark a major shift in public perception.

3 min readMay 24, 2021

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Biden speaks to Ford workers in front of a banner that reads, “A Future Made In America.”

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Michael Brune

Why We’re Calling to Eliminate the Filibuster

If we want a more just and sustainable future, it’s got to go.

3 min readMay 17, 2021

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A flag flies outside the US Capitol.

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Michael Brune

Building Back Better Starts Right Now

We need large-scale, transformational investments to address the multiple crises this country faces.

4 min readApr 20, 2021

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Building Back Better Starts Right Now

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Michael Brune
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The Shadow

We’re Not Done Fighting for California’s Frontline Communities

Join us in demanding that California legislators follow suit, and put health and safety before fossil fuel industry profits.

3 min readMar 26, 2021

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Two union members stand in front of an oil pump and a bright-yellow sign that says “END.”

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Michael Brune
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Age of Awareness

elThe Fracking Industry Has Another Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Steadfast, united opposition from communities and environmental organizations is having a powerful impact on the fracked gas industry.

3 min readMar 11, 2021

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elThe Fracking Industry Has Another Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

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Michael Brune
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The Shadow

The Texas Blackouts Show We Need An Energy System That Puts People First

Investing in a clean energy grid might seem expensive. But it’s nothing compared to the cost of failing to address the climate crisis.

3 min readFeb 26, 2021

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Texans line up outside a grocery store during the winter storm that knocked power offline.

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Michael Brune

Michael Brune

Dad, husband, executive director of the @sierraclub, writer, Jersey Shore native, Little League coach, #Yankees fan, climate hawk. Optimist. Love the Bay Area.

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