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August 18, 2022

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
DECLARE IT
The IRA may have become law, but we all know it doesn't go nearly far enough. Now is the moment to hold Biden accountable and demand he use his executive authority to do more. DEMAND BIDEN declare a climate emergency and stop approvals for fossil fuel leases, exports, and infrastructure.
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STOP MVP
Senator Manchin agreed to vote for the IRA as long as permits for the Mountain Valley Pipeline were fast-tracked. Backers of MVP have given Manchin hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. LET’S PUT A STOP to the polluting projects on Manchin’s wish list.
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STOP THE OIL PROFITEERING
Big Oil companies have reported record earnings from their polluting products. Rather than spend the money to decarbonize, they gave their executives raises and used billions to buy back their own stock. TELL CONGRESS to stop the oil profiteering.
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OILY LAW FIRMS
Law students need jobs upon graduating, but did you know many of the firms recruiting them are directly perpetuating climate change? There's now a scorecard grading the big firms' records, and students can SIGN A PLEDGE to fight for and advocate for climate justice in their legal careers.
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AMAZON ALTERNATIVES
Amazon releases carbon emissions at the same rate as Norway. Check out these alternatives to Amazon for those who want to reduce their footprint.
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JUSTICE FOR JULIANA
Remember the group of kids that is suing the U.S. government over climate threats to their future? No? Perhaps that’s because the DOJ’s opposition has delayed it for more than 7 years. DEMAND JUSTICE for Juliana!
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A concert to raise awareness on climate change is premiering this September in NYC. Climate-friendly acts such as The Roots, Sheryl Crow, Khruangbin, The War on Drugs, HAIM, Gary Clark Jr. and more are set to perform.
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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Writer and journalist EMILY ATKIN tackles the climate crisis with original accountability reporting and analysis in her weekly newsletter HEATED.

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Writer and journalist EMILY ATKIN tackles the climate crisis with original accountability reporting and analysis in her weekly newsletter HEATED.
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Climate justice activist and co-host of the YIKES podcast JOSEPHINE BECKER isn’t afraid to get into the tough conversations surrounding climate, politics, and social issues.

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Climate justice activist and co-host of the YIKES podcast JOSEPHINE BECKER isn’t afraid to get into the tough conversations surrounding climate, politics, and social issues.
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Olympic Gold Medalist and strong advocate for the environment ETIENNE STOTT uses his platform to spread awareness of environmental threats and is an active member of Extinction Rebellion.

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Olympic Gold Medalist and strong advocate for the environment ETIENNE STOTT uses his platform to spread awareness of environmental threats and is an active member of Extinction Rebellion.
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ELECTRIFICATION FOR EJ — Communities of color often live close to fossil fuel production and transportation corridors that emit air pollution. Electrification may alleviate the health impacts on these communities. (Slipstream)

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BIDEN SIGNING CEREMONY — President Biden just signed the Inflation Reduction Act, allocating $369 billion to reducing carbon emissions. (MSNBC)

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CLIMATE INFECTIONS — Flooding, heatwaves, and droughts are increasing diseases such as malaria, cholera, and anthrax. 58% of illnesses have worsened because of extreme weather related to climate change. (CGTN America).

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CLIMATE COVERAGE — Activist Mikaela Loach releases an interview that was filmed, but never aired. Loach writes in the caption that interviews around climate change are often bumped for “more important stories.” (Mikaela Loach)

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

A new study shows that talking about climate change is one of the best things you can do to further climate action. A conversation can measurably change people's perception of their climate risk.

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MO’ PIPELINES MO’ PROBLEMS

A proposed pipeline to carry carbon dioxide through the Midwest has been shown to threaten local ecosystems and agriculture. So why is this company still pushing for it?

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DON'T KRILL ME

Antarctic Krill, a vital component of the oceans’ food chain, is being threatened by climate change, ocean acidification and overfishing. This once endlessly abundant species is now at a dangerous tipping point.

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CLIMATE INDUCED DISEASE

Infectious diseases are becoming more prevalent as the world warms. The range of ticks, mosquitoes, and pests is growing and the pathogens they carry are becoming more virulent. Scientists have now measured by how much and their findings are alarming.

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EXTREME HEAT BELT

If you think this summer is hot, get a load of summer in 2053. Researchers predict 100 million people will be at risk to extreme heat conditions in a swath of land on either side of the Mississippi Valley.

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TURTLE PROBLEM

In the past four years, only female sea turtles have hatched along Florida’s coast, likely due to rising temperatures. This complicates reproductive conditions for sea turtles, most of whose species are already endangered.

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ANTARCTIC MELTDOWN

Antarctic ice shelves may be melting at a higher rate than previously thought, says a major new study. Models show that melting freshwater traps warm ocean water along the coast, dramatically increasing ice melt.

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Here’s what it looks like when people show up, voices ring loud and leaders act for the sake of the planet.
ABANDONED AND ADAPTED

An abandoned airport in Berlin is set to be repurposed as a climate-neutral, car-free neighborhood. The 100-acre area that used to house runways will become a walkable collection of apartments, stores, schools, and parks.

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SOLAR DOME

Two geodesic domes being constructed in central Washington will multiply crop space and generate solar power for the Colville Indian Reservation.

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CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’

California set an ambitious goal to transition its electricity to carbon-free sources by 2045. And the Golden State just announced a huge plan to make offshore wind supply a big part of it.

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DIRTY SIDE OF CLEAN ENERGY

Demand for rare earth minerals for the global energy transition is wreaking environmental havoc on communities in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar. Will the clean energy economy also have sacrifice zones?

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HISTORIC DAY

Clean energy and climate journalist David Roberts does a deep dive on the Inflation Reduction Act with all its pros and cons. Roberts also talks about why Dems struggle so much with climate messaging and how to change that. Listen and become 10x smarter.

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BUT WHAT'S IN IT FOR EJ?

Here's a summary of what Environmental Justice provisions are in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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FRONTLINE FIGHT

Passage of the IRA left a lot of environmental justice activists feeling a sense of betrayal. It looks like frontline communities were sacrificed again in order for Sen. Manchin to get what he wanted.

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THE COOLEST SHOW

A personal reaction to the IRA's passage from some of the leading lights in the EJ community who were guests on one of the leading climate podcasts. It's an honest and incisive conversation about how it feels to be sacrificed or deprioritized in the fight against climate change. Highly recommended.

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ELECTRIFY EVERYTHING

Want to decarbonize your home? The IRA now makes going all-electric more affordable. Use this calculator to find out what rebates you may be eligible for to upgrade your car, heat, air conditioning, and beyond over the next 10 years.

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EAST KENTUCKY FLOODS

Floods in Kentucky last month killed 38 people and destroyed homes that have been safe for generations. In a state that has long been a hotbed of climate denial, no one is quite sure what to do next.

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WATER WE DOING ABOUT THE DROUGHT

Officials in seven Western states are on the brink of having to implement unprecedented water restrictions as both Lake Mead and Lake Powell are lower than they've ever been.

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ESG OPPOSITION

ESG, or — Environmental Social Governance — has long been a tool to get corporations to behave responsibly. But now there’s a movement to discredit ESG as a ‘tool for elites’ to exert control over the masses.

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LEAKY LIABILITY

Shocking infrared footage shows the extent of oil and gas leaks from wells in residential areas of Los Angeles County. Methane, an invisible and odorless gas, causes an array of health problems and increases fire risk.

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