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December 5, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
INDIGENOUS SOLIDARITY
Brazil will be the host of the UN's international climate conference next year, but the Indigenous people of the rainforest are being sidelined. Frontline communities must be part of the solution. DEMAND BRAZIL includes Indigenous leaders as co-hosts of COP30!
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TRAWLING TROUBLE
Bottom trawling is a major threat to marine biodiversity and climate health. By scouring the ocean floor, this destructive practice disrupts ecosystems, harms marine life, and releases carbon stored in the seabed. It’s time to DEMAND EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS and end this destructive practice!
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PROTECT MOTHER KUSKOKWIM
Tribal governments and Indigenous communities in Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim River Delta are taking a stand against the proposed Donlin Gold Mine. The plans for this project will release harmful mercury into the water and jeopardize vital salmon habitats causing devastating risks to the environment and alter the landscape of the area. STAND WITH the Yukon-Kuskokwim communities to protect their land and water!
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SAY NO TO EPRA
Congressional Republicans have consistently supported expediting the permit process for domestic fossil fuel projects. The Energy Permitting Reform Act (EPRA), proposed by Senator Manchin, would increase oil and gas extraction on public lands, undo Biden’s LNG pause, and construct more infrastructure. DEMAND CONGRESS serves the people, not Big Oil.
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PLASTIC POLICY
We’ve been fighting for a Global Plastics Treaty for years now, but the future hangs in the balance now. What’s happened? BE A PART of the Plastic Pollution Coalition and join in a critical discussion on how to advance plastic policy at every level. The fight to end plastic pollution isn’t over — so stay informed and engaged!
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NO MORE CRUDE OIL
Texas GulfLink, poised to be the largest offshore oil export terminal in the U.S., threatens to unleash 100 million tons of greenhouse gases annually. As the incoming Trump Administration vows to supercharge fossil fuels, stopping this project is Biden’s last chance to uphold his promises on climate and environmental justice. DEMAND ACTION NOW: Tell Secretary Buttigieg to reject Texas GulfLink and secure a future we can all survive!
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SAVE SCIENCE, SAVE LIVES
The Project 2025 agenda threatens to dismantle scientific protections, silence experts, and prioritize corporate polluters over people. Without strong, independent science, marginalized groups will bear the brunt of unchecked pollution and climate disasters. SIGN THIS OPEN LETTER urging Congress to defend federal science, oppose anti-science nominees, and protect the health and safety of all Americans.
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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HIKARU WAKEEL HAYAKAWA founded Climate Cardinals, a global youth-led organization that translates climate information into 100+ languages. He's a passionate advocate for language accessibility in climate science, ensuring everyone has the knowledge to combat climate change.

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HIKARU WAKEEL HAYAKAWA founded Climate Cardinals, a global youth-led organization that translates climate information into 100+ languages. He's a passionate advocate for language accessibility in climate science, ensuring everyone has the knowledge to combat climate change.
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Grandfather, diver, and Goldman Prize Environmentalist HOWARD WOOD has dedicated his life to restoring Scotland’s seas. From creating community-managed protected areas to marine biodiversity recovery Wood is a natural force for the Scotland coastline.

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Grandfather, diver, and Goldman Prize Environmentalist HOWARD WOOD has dedicated his life to restoring Scotland’s seas. From creating community-managed protected areas to marine biodiversity recovery Wood is a natural force for the Scotland coastline.
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Indigenous advocate HELENA GUALINGA is a fierce defender of Indigenous rights, fighting extractivism and colonial oppression in the Amazon. She shares the wisdom of the "living forest," inspiring future Amazonian leaders.

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Indigenous advocate HELENA GUALINGA is a fierce defender of Indigenous rights, fighting extractivism and colonial oppression in the Amazon. She shares the wisdom of the "living forest," inspiring future Amazonian leaders.
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IN HOT WATER — A stop-motion film, shot on a geothermal camera, visually captures the urgent need to end fossil fuel use as our warming oceans reach a critical tipping point. (WWF)

 

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PLASTIC PEOPLE — Microplastics are making their way into every part of our bodies and world. Find out the alarming truths about the dangers these tiny particles carry. (Plastic People/ALT EFF 2024)

 

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PLANETWALKER — Dr. John Francis, the silent, walking activist who challenged the world's relationship with the earth, is back in the spotlight, reminding us of the power of individual action. (Dominic Gill & Nadia Gill)

 

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OCEAN ON FIRE — Coral bleaching events are wreaking havoc on 60% of the world's reefs. This cinematic story focuses on Coral Gardener Titouan Bernicot and his journey of restoring life beneath the waves. (Coral Gardeners)

 

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THE IMPOSSIBLE BURGER — From AIDS researcher to plant-based food pioneer, Pat Brown's late-career pivot led to the ambitious Carbon Ranch project, showcasing science's power to address global challenges. (PBS)

 

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Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
NO SIGNS OF STOPPING

2024 saw a massive increase in climate impacts. From hurricanes like Beryl causing $500 billion in damage, to extreme rainfall and droughts, we are experiencing staggering losses all over the planet in the hottest year on record.

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GOOGLE PREFERENCES

If you Google ‘climate change,’ you will see different results depending on where you live. Researchers at Stanford found that search engine results are influenced by the country’s views on climate. Which is not necessarily a good thing.

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NOT SO SUPER

People who live in low-income communities with limited access to fresh food are at greater risk of pollution from PFAs and proximity to superfund sites. But the solutions are not easy.

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MELTED POISON

Melting glaciers in Peru are turning a lifeline for indigenous communities into their largest source of sickness. As glaciers melt, toxins leach into water sources, leading to health risks and ecological devastation.

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DIGGING DEEPER

Can new technology solve the problem of dirty copper? Copper is extremely important to creating a future run on clean energy, but extracting it can be a pollution nightmare. See how this innovative technology may make all the difference.

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LIFE AFTER DEATH

Cemeteries may be filled with death below, but what if they could be an ecological paradise above? Many cemeteries are getting rid of their grass and creating wildlife havens filled with plants and flowers. See how it could be a win for all.

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MODEL WORLD

What does the world’s first all-EV car market look like? Norway will likely be the first following a massive effort to decarbonize the country, starting with the transportation sector. How did they do it?

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RESTORATION RESILIENCE

Forest projects in Hawaii have received significant federal investment to support reforestation efforts, remove invasive species, and improve climate adaption strategies.

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THE POWERHOUSES

Is it possible for buildings to be energy positive? See these ‘Powerhouses’ constructed in Norway, and their promise to provide more energy than it takes to build and inhabit them.

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EASTPORT EFFICIENCY

A small town in Maine could be the case-study for future community micro-grid projects and their ability to protect residents from weather-related outages. See how they are cultivating energy resiliency.

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BIG OL' BATTERIES

Many people are tired of paying high electricity bills while a significant amount of energy generated by clean technology is wasted. Could giant batteries buried in reservoirs and canyons be a solution?

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NO EVACUATION

What is it like to escape from a massive wildfire? Olivia Villebrun, a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, tells the frightening story of how she survived a massive wildfire in the Canadian wilderness.

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ABUSIVE INVESTMENTS

The world’s largest asset management company, Blackrock, has been accused of contributing to global environmental and human rights abuses by multiple activist groups at the OECD. So what now?

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TESLA EXPOSED

Elon Musk claims he is making a better planet, but a recent report exposed the extent of environmental damage caused by a Tesla production facility. Uncontained heavy metals, 100-degree working conditions, and untreated hazardous wastewater dumping are all on the rap sheet.

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ELECTRIC BLUE

Trump has vowed to kill the EV tax credit that has allowed thousands to purchase affordable electric vehicles, but California Governor, Gavin Newsom, won’t let that happen without a fight. California is the nation’s largest car market, and plans to reinstate their own incentives.

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CLIMATE AND CONFLICT

35 million Africans have been forced from their homes due to conflict and climate change. Flooding and drought remain key drivers and more Africans are expected to be displaced in the coming years. What can be done?

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PLASTIC STATE OF MIND

Leaked documents show that Big Plastic is using influencers and propaganda to create a positive image of their toxic products. This is just one part of their larger goal — see their grand plan here.

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