THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT

Nearly half of the planet now has a sustainable treaty after nearly two decades of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty is the world’s first legally binding treaty to protect marine life in international waters and just took effect! See the plan here.

The collapse of the Soviet Union left the central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan mostly rudderless. But a new 100-megawatt solar installation is the largest investment into the country since its independence.

The largest effort ever to keep the Great Barrier Reef alive is currently underway. And that’s no small feat, as the reef is larger than the entire country of Italy. What are Australians doing differently this time?

Congress is saying NO to Trump admin’s efforts to defund science agencies. The Senate overwhelmingly voted to provide more funding to NOAA, NASA and the NSF… right in time for these increased storms.

It’s actually amazing that food cart chefs can survive their own toxic emissions. In NYC, food carts are everywhere but they usually run on smoky gas generators. Now, some will run on batteries like bikes — powered by a new startup called PopWheels.

The bond between a boy and his pet inspires the next generation of birders, one bird box at a time. Texas teenager Aamir Tinwala has started a movement of education for thousands of people, focused on conservation and community, right from his backyard.

Despite the Trump administration’s cuts to clean energy funds, Illinois has continued to grow its solar industry and add clean jobs to the market. See how solar training programs are equipping young professionals with new skills and hope for a brighter, cleaner future.

Despite the shifting political and economic landscape, global investments in green tech hit a record high of $2.3 trillion. China, India and Japan led the way with the majority of the investments, with Europe following suit. Sup America?

Oil from spills halfway around the world has washed up on Palm Beach, Florida, and plastics are carrying it. Plastic serves as a raft for the oil, carrying it oceans further than it would spread on its own.

UN scientists have formally defined an “era of global water bankruptcy.” When it comes to water, we’re spending much more than our means in both short and long-term resources. After bankruptcy, what’s next?

Tiny microbes hidden on tree bark are munching on important climate gases like methane and carbon monoxide. While trees are known for absorbing carbon dioxide, this discovery proves the climate warriors they really are.

Microplastics aren’t just in our water and food … they’re floating through the air. Scientists have found massive amounts of microscopic plastics in urban air, far exceeding earlier estimates.

In the U.K., kids' playgrounds have tested positive for the glyphosate weedkiller and carcinogen, linking a higher risk of childhood cancer to the places that should keep them safe.