<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[QAMAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Change for a Brighter Tomorrow]]></description><link>https://carmencheng02.wixsite.com/quakeraction/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:39:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.quakeract.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Action to stop the dismantling of the National Forest Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[This appeal is from the National Federation of Federal Employees to stop the dismantling of the National Forest Service. Defending Democracy, being one of our priorities, you may wish to join them in this call to action. Forest Service workers need their FUN family to dial today! Save our Forest ServiceThe National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE - the largest union of Forest Service workers) and the FUN are launching a phone calling campaign today to STOP the reorganization that would...]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/quakeract-action-to-stop-the-dismantling-of-the-national-forest-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a11ac4cb883334b04e5726c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:36:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_f8040749470c477f8b080e9975307a71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Inquirer: PJM eyes hundreds of new power projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[PJM Interconnection, the grid operator managing electricity for 65 million people across 13 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has reopened its application process for new power generation projects after a multiyear pause.  The move comes as surging demand from AI data centers strains regional capacity. Of the 811 projects now in the queue, the largest share by volume is natural gas, though battery storage leads in number of projects. Advocates say this is a sign of how much the...]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/the-phildelphia-inquirer-pjm-eyes-hundreds-of-new-power-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a09ee2fd8b3b6969443c8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:37:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_a911f28bbe55483e87e8f6a0d946279c~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Inquirer ft. Andrew Cadwallader, previous Quaker Action intern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Cadwallader, Quaker Action's first intern, comes from a long line of Quaker farmers in Salem County, New Jersey. His family's story is at the center of this Philadelphia Inquirer feature.  The Cadwalladers' struggle to keep Waldac Farm afloat illustrates a crisis playing out on small dairy farms across the country: volatile milk prices, shrinking margins, and an industry increasingly dominated by large-scale operations. For the Cadwalladers, a solar energy lease offered a potential...]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/the-philadelphia-inquirer-ft-andrew-cadwallader-previous-quaker-action-intern</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a088c8ba6aec9a80e002a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:29:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_38139380e2b646e18538ddedec0bc60f~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Rapid Response Call on Big Oil Immunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things are moving fast on Big Oil immunity — and we need you to show up. Last week, Rep. Hageman and Sen. Cruz introduced legislation in both the House and Senate that would give fossil fuel companies blanket legal immunity from any laws or lawsuits holding them accountable for their role in the climate crisis. If passed, this sets a dangerous precedent that protects corporations over communities. Tomorrow, Tuesday April 20th at 1PM ET, Climate Integrity is hosting a rapid response call to...]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/join-rapid-response-call-on-big-oil-immunity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e77db1123d99511bfd05dd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:38:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_7a02fd2fb3364385a1d97c05901a0dc3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Let Big Oil Off the Hook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big oil and gas companies are trying to avoid accountability for climate change, and we need your voice to stop them. We need 100,000 signatures by April 30th. Sign the petition  today. Why does it matter? Climate change does more than make April feel like August — it's an existential threat to life on earth. It's already driving up our insurance premiums, utility bills, and disaster-related losses, potentially costing your household hundreds to over $1,000 annually. Across the US, this...]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/don-t-let-big-oil-off-the-hook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e77a3626bcdbcbc3d27432</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:26:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_ea37e7518eef4d129a9d176768f4a6e3~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore the Grid: A Map of US Power Plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the grid: US Power Plants Curious what power plants and data centers operate in your state? OpenGridWorks maps energy infrastructure across the U.S. — explore your region and see how it compares.]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/explore-the-grid-a-map-of-us-power-plants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7727a8b2f11ff8e59277c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:57:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_eae5de62842946db9414a1e4f5d06541~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature Sustainability Article: "Ghost forest" formation across the US Atlantic coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sea level rise and extreme weather have accelerated flooding and saltwater intrusion along the coasts, killing millions of trees in what researchers now call "ghost forests." Coastal forests protect shorelines, store carbon, and sustain surrounding communities — and their loss carries consequences for regional and global climate systems. Researchers mapped over 10 million dead trees along the US Atlantic region to understand the extent of ghost forests, determine the key driving factors, and...]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/nature-sustainability-article-ghost-forest-formation-across-the-us-atlantic-coast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d65cbc5f4a19f844e5049b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:29:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_65d27e2446d444179dbc2d8ffbdf873a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_847,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCLC Analysis: New Data Shows Alarming Rise in Home Energy Insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NJ Spotlight News On March 25th, the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) shared its findings from the  2024 Residential Energy Consumption Survey  (RECS), released by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA). It revealed a significant increase in home energy insecurity, which even predates recent spikes in utility prices. This creates an even more dire situation for households already facing rising inflation, and credit card and medical debt. Key...]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/nclc-analysis-new-data-shows-alarming-rise-in-home-energy-insecurity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6567f89f9e676eca0e3be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:43:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_11198c4a13d54ac3beffb1a50a190339~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speak Up at DEP's Community Climate Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to share a great opportunity for you to urge the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to take much more aggressive action on climate. This spring, the DEP is hosting 20 Climate Conversations across Pennsylvania. These are in-person sessions where community members can share their experiences, concerns, and ideas on climate hazards and local priorities. Please consider attending one of these upcoming sessions and speaking out. Register for a session near you:  Climate...]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/speak-up-at-dep-s-community-climate-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d55af4b75c5d305825f281</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:29:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_a3aa3c8a7dd14c32959d2f30dd211166~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank Your House Rep for Voting YES on Data Center Accountability Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Send this letter  to thank your rep for voting YES Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed HB 1834, the Data Center Accountability Act. While not perfect, this bill is a good start to reducing the harm that hyper-scale data centers are currently doing. All House Democrats supported this bill. Please let your representative know that you appreciate their support for good regulation of AI data centers. What is it? This bill is the first-ever major regulatory...]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/building-democracy-how-you-can-get-involved</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b088a121a584c05f06f19d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:09:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_374d0943984d46418aa246c5727f3641~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_768,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pushback on Trump Administration Anti-diversity Efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump Administration proposed a  new government-wide certification  implementing  anti-diversity Executive Order 14173 . It would require every organization receiving federal funding to sign certifications tied to anti-diversity, immigration, and anti-terrorism provisions under penalty of federal law. Why does it matter? The language in the proposal is vague and undefined, which means any group receiving federal funding could be accused of violating the False Claims Act based on shifting...]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/join-us-for-upcoming-events-and-community-actions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b088a322bc04bb87f9bb9d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:09:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/817bd4_16532de291554c28825aa5e6b064ee6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gun Violence Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come back for more later]]></description><link>https://www.quakeract.org/post/take-action-climate-change-and-gun-violence-solutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b088988433d50646447033</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:09:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Carmen Cheng</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>