The Canary Coalition

kmj37@duke.edu — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:39:05 +0000

Description:

The Canary Coalition works toward phasing out fossil fuels and nuclear energy in North Carolina, replacing current energy usage and generation in North Carolina with renewable sources like solar, wind, geothermal, tides, and waves. They also work to halt fracking and mountain top coal removal in North Carolina. Their campaigns mainly focus on public health and environmental concerns, which they present to large companies, public officials, and regulatory agencies in hopes of promoting a healthier and more sustainable future.

Goals:

Goals of the Canary Coalition, as stated in their mission statement, include protection of public health and the environment, as well as the creation of a more sustainable future.

Structure:

The Canary Coalition is led by a governing board of dedicated activists. Avram Friedman co-founded The Canary Coalition and is currently the executive director. Under his leadership, the group earned a Clean Air Excellence award from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Genealogy:

Formally created in 2000, The Canary Coalition began with a few people in North Carolina who saw a need for activism and increased public awareness on public health issues like clean air and water. Founding board members include Executive Director Avram Friedman, Chairman Larry Nestler, and poet and author Thomas Raine Crow. They played a major role in the passage of North Carolina Clean Smokestacks Act in 2002.

Campaigns:

North Carolina Clean Smokestacks Act (2002), Campaign for efficient and affordable energy bill , We the People petition Advocating for renewable energy in NC ( NC Climate Solutions Coalition)

Communication Strategy:

Social Media, outreach through events, communication through related groups.

Oppositional Forces:

Big industries, political leaders

Social Movements - debates

The Canary Coalition