ON THE GROUND Remembering Anti-Fracking Leader David Braun York. He helped organize
Early this year, the anti-fracking movement lost a monumen- tal figure with David Braun’s
& Water Watch and others to build a network of grassroots anti-fracking organizations. But beyond all those accom- plishments, David was a steadfast, giving, and loving friend to the many people who knew him. He had a special superpower of relating to people. With David, you felt heard, and you felt his passion.
and emcee rallies — his bold, jovial, righteous, and boom- ing voice was a staple at actions large and small. David was relentless — a workhorse in the pursuit of justice. He was also a major presence in the fight to ban fracking in California and in the national movement. He co-founded Americans Against Fracking, working closely with Food
passing. As a co-founder of United for Action, he helped launch New Yorkers Against Fracking and was a key leader in the fight to ban fracking in New
He always believed that together, we could win.
Are You Curious About Heat Pumps? Electric heat pumps have become a hot topic for those of us who want to electrify our homes, lower our energy costs and consumption, and reduce our fossil fuel usage.
Our bedroom is upstairs, and it gets very hot at the end of the day no matter how hard we try to insulate it. Ten or fifteen years ago, we could open the windows at night to cool down the room with the help of a window fan, but not anymore. Summers are getting longer and hotter — air conditioning is a must. Our heat pump keeps us comfortable. I definitely recommend it! — Cheng-hua, heat pump owner in New York State
As more and more people are considering the switch, Livable Future NOW wondered… What is it like to install an electric heat pump and do they work as well as advertised? We asked some of your fellow Food & Water Watch members for their thoughts!
What are Heat Pumps? Heat Pumps are like air conditioners that can heat and cool your home much more efficiently than a traditional furnace, boiler, electric radiator, or central AC unit. When it's cold outside it pulls heat from the outside air, warms it to the desired temperature, and sends the warmed air into your home. When it's hot outside the process reverses to cool your home.
My clients’ homes are much quieter and cleaner, indoor air temperatures are consistent
summer and winter, and operating and maintenance costs are lower. I think that as electrification becomes the norm, these homes will have higher resale values. No one wants to buy a problem or a bunch of equipment they’ll need to replace in the future, especially if it costs more to operate. — Jon, a contractor who has installed electric heat pumps for clients
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