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February 5, 2026

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
NO SLEEP FOR ICE
A healthy climate means a safe populace, and right now, Minnesotans aren’t safe. Stand strong with The Sunrise Movement as they work in solidarity on Signal with direct actions.
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CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS
What can you learn in just a couple hours? All about the major climate communications, resilience and mitigation efforts in the DC, VC and MD region. Hosted by the National Academies, JOIN THIS WEBINAR that cultivates high-level, cross-cutting, nonpartisan conversations about climate change.
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SKI FOSSIL FREE
With the Winter Olympics approaching, it’s time to call out the hypocrisy. Tell the International Ski and Snowboard Federation to stop advertising for the fossil fuel industry — the same industry threatening the future of winter sports.
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PLASTIC HEARTS
Single-use plastic is killing the mood (and the planet). Spread love (not microplastics) this Valentine’s Day with these plastic-free V Day gift ideas.
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CLIMATE LEADERS UNITE
Want to lead the fight against climate change? OneGreenThing invites youth leaders ages 18 to 26 to a free Climate & Leadership Intensive, aimed at cultivating learning and leadership in the climate policy arena.
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PLASTICS 101
Rusty on your plastics pollution know-how? This refresher could be just what you need! Get back to basics with a panel discussion about the real causes of plastic pollution, its effects and person-to-person solutions.
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RIGHT DOWN UNDER

Australia just beat a massive heatwave with air conditioners powered by solar. Renewables now rival coal on their grid, with solar covering most daytime electricity demand last week. See ya never, Coal!

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BEEF DAYS

What if beef became a treat, instead of a staple? So-called “beef days” encourage saving beef for a handful of special occasions each year. It’s an approachable way to cut back without cutting it out entirely — and still make a dent in beef’s climate impact.

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EV VICTORIES

The fate of EVs under the Trump administration has been uncertain to say the least… But against all odds, America’s EV charging network has grown 30% over the past year.

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EURO WIN(D)

European nations have allied to build out 100 gigawatts of offshore wind power in the North Sea. This project will soon produce enough energy to power 150 million households.

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FIFTH FAIL

For the fifth time, courts ruled against the Interior Department's order to halt progress on a wind farm off the coast of New York State. The multibillion-dollar project will move forward, despite Trump.

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GROUNDED IN MAINE

This podcast is an open conversation about being mindful of the role we play in sustainability and ecological responsibility. Maya chats with Amy, particularly about using bigger leverage points as individuals.

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POLLUTANTS DOWN

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot is initiating a “Don’t ask, DO tell” policy for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries in the state. If you tell the government you’re going to pollute, you’re in the clear. Just last weekend, millions of pounds of pollutants were emitted.

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PARIS ACCORD NO MORE

The United States has exited the Paris Agreement AGAIN… this time, officially. The U.S. is the only nation in the world to withdraw, so while everyone else moves ahead with cheap, efficient, clean energy the U.S. will ride the bench.

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COAL CUTIE

Meet “Coalie,” the Trump-borne mascot for the coal industry. If this doesn’t make you want to use inefficient, expensive, and polluting coal, then nothing will! Who exactly is falling for this?

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KLIMA NYHEDER

That’s Dutch for ‘climate news.’ A new report argues that English-only climate science and disaster alerts are excluding Indigenous communities and their languages while putting them at greater risk. How can we make weather alerts more accessible?

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MUDDIED WATERS

The EPA's proposed Clean Water Act revisions will severely restrict tribes' power to review federal projects for environmental reasons. Now, tribal authorities will lose a key legal avenue to fight against those who violate treaty rights and harm their land.

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SUPER SUSTAINABILITY

The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event of the year, and it’s this Sunday at Levi Stadium. See how the venue is utilizing a closed-loop system to reduce waste and go green.

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END OF THE OLYMPICS - Fake snow and grass aren’t the solution to climate change — and they won’t save the future of the Olympics. Wake up, this is changing the game! (The YEARS Project)

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YOU HAVE NO IDEA - Think Toyota is a green company? Nope. Toyota has been spending as much as the largest oil and gas companies to lobby against EVs, all while pretending to be “green.” (The YEARS Project)

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GARDENING IS GANGSTER - In Ron Finley’s lab, he helps both plants and people grow. He experiments with plants to give them the best growth, and shares knowledge that comes from growing your own food. (Sky High Farm Goods)

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COCHMÓ COMMUNITY - In Cochamó, Chile, a local community came together to crowdfund and purchase land for conservation, keeping it safe from development and industry. (Patagonia)

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TURTLE RESCUE - Over 500 green sea turtles were rescued on the coast of Corpus Christi, Texas, after nearly freezing to death. They’ll be released when the water’s warm again. (New York Times)

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COAL'S CANCELLED -  Everyone’s favorite teacher, Hank Green, explains in his newest video why coal is terrible and won’t be part of our energy future. (Hank Green)

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Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
FARM FOOD

Solar farms can be havens for rare plants. Just ask the threecorner milkvetch: a plant on the endangered species list that appears to benefit from solar panels slowing evaporation. What else might they do?

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WEATHER UNKNOWN

Has your weather seemed ‘off’ lately? It might have something to do with the institutions that monitor weather patterns and data being shuttered by Trump...

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GHOST FORESTS

Ghost forests are haunting the East Coast. When water rises unexpectedly, large swaths of dead trees appear once their root systems collectively rot. And there are more ghosts than we thought.

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BURST A BUBBLE

Can you teach an old whale new tricks? Apparently, yes. Humpback whales are teaching each other complex fishing practices, known as bubble-net feeding, as oceans warm and food becomes more scarce.

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PRICY PILLBUGS

It’s become trendy to keep pillbugs as pets, but at what cost? Without protections or regulations, these vulnerable isopods have fallen prey to poachers and risk getting named on the endangered species list.

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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
Climate activist LEAH NAMUGERWA is spearheading Uganda’s climate movement, advocating for policy change and environmental protection. From leading climate strikes, demanding action on plastic pollution, and planting over 400 trees on her birthday, she’s rallying a generation to fight for a sustainable future.

LEAH
NAMUGERWA

Climate activist LEAH NAMUGERWA is spearheading Uganda’s climate movement, advocating for policy change and environmental protection. From leading climate strikes, demanding action on plastic pollution, and planting over 400 trees on her birthday, she’s rallying a generation to fight for a sustainable future.
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Black and queer forester Nikola, has spent over a decade cultivating spaces for communities to learn land stewardship. The Shelterwood Collective has helped with a 900 acre forest restoration project in California and trained dozens of forest stewards and visitors to the land.

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Black and queer forester Nikola, has spent over a decade cultivating spaces for communities to learn land stewardship. The Shelterwood Collective has helped with a 900 acre forest restoration project in California and trained dozens of forest stewards and visitors to the land.
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Environmental storyteller ALEX HARAUS rates viral social media content to inspire climate action and conservation. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he partners with organizations to mobilize new audiences.

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Environmental storyteller ALEX HARAUS rates viral social media content to inspire climate action and conservation. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he partners with organizations to mobilize new audiences.
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