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May 23, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
POWER PUSHBACK
Electricity demand is rising for the first time in decades and the utility industry wants us all worried. They say we must build dozens of gas plants. JOIN THIS WEBINAR to hear experts' take on how utilities can provide more power without cooking the planet and bankrupting ratepayers.
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SUMMER OF HEAT
Big Banks continue to ignore the science on climate all while funneling money into the fossil fuel industry. Join scientists that have been sounding the alarm for decades in a civil protest to SHUT DOWN CITIBANK'S headquarters.
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CLIMATE CAREERS
Do you spend much of your time reading about the climate crisis? Now you can get paid for it! JOIN THE CONVERSATION on navigating challenges in the climate sector and how you can improve your job search.
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NOBOA’S NEGLECT
President Noboa of Ecuador is ignoring the popular vote to stop oil drilling in Yasuní National Park. DEMAND NOBOA to respect democracy and protect this biodiverse region from extractive industries.
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BREATHE BETTER
Every year, scientists discover more on how harmful air pollution is to human health. But our current air monitoring system isn't fully capturing the risks, and more air monitors in the right places would change the game. SEND A MESSAGE to Congress to prioritize funding for this crucial part of the solution.
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JUST SAY NO
Did you know that your insurance premiums might be exacerbating the climate crisis? Big gas facilities also need insurance, and the same companies insuring you are also protecting them. The Rio Grande LNG project is just one example. TELL INSURERS "No to LNG."
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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Grassroots leader and 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winner ANDREA VIDAURRE focuses on making the transportation industry more sustainable by activating communities in policy work and environmental justice.

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Grassroots leader and 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winner ANDREA VIDAURRE focuses on making the transportation industry more sustainable by activating communities in policy work and environmental justice.
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Climate scientist ZACK LABE focuses on sharing climate data and making research more accessible and engaging through data visualizations. He conducts climate research programs at NOAA and Princeton University and is passionate about improving science communication and outreach.

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Climate scientist ZACK LABE focuses on sharing climate data and making research more accessible and engaging through data visualizations. He conducts climate research programs at NOAA and Princeton University and is passionate about improving science communication and outreach.
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Creator of the educational platform Climate In Colour JOYCELYN LONGDON uses her academic and design expertise to connect and empower the climate curious through online courses and tutorials.

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Creator of the educational platform Climate In Colour JOYCELYN LONGDON uses her academic and design expertise to connect and empower the climate curious through online courses and tutorials.
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VIOLENT EARTH — Climate is causing the earth to become increasingly wild. Now award-winning actor Liev Schreiber is narrating a new jaw-dropping CNN series about how much the natural world is changing. (CNN)

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MONEY TREES — What if we could see what bankers were actually up to? This clever Greenpeace video shows exactly what banks and corporations are doing while they talk about “endless growth.” (Greenpeace)

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VIVA IL PAPA — Pope Francis recently said something surprising on CBS. He called climate change the “road to death,” and emphasized how humanity simply must combat fossil fuels. (CBS News)

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HOW TO POWER A CITY — Discover the forefront of the clean energy movement, from urban centers like NYC to rural communities in Vermont and Puerto Rico and see the transition toward sustainable energy solutions. (Power City Film) 

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TOO MUCH — What if overconsumption was this visible in our walking world? Perhaps we could all become more conscious consumers following this eye-opening video. (Commons Earth)

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

Extreme heat from climate change could not only worsen neurological disorders but also cause them to appear in increasingly younger age groups. Will we even remember this scary new research?

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TESTICULAR TURMOIL

Scientists tested human and canine testicles and found microplastics in every single one. Sperm counts in men have been declining for decades, and this could be a main reason why. Is there a fertility crisis on the horizon?

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CARBON RICH CAPTURE

Biochar may be the best climate solution you’ve never heard of. With so many expensive, high-tech solutions around, could this carbon rich soil be what we’re looking for? See the debate here.

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BACTERIAL BREAKDOWN

See how researchers at the University of California are pioneering James Bond worthy self-destructing plastics, utilizing bacteria to consume plastic waste after each use.

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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.
TERRA-WHAT

Want to guess how much of the EU’s grid was powered by fossil fuels in a month? Hint: It’s way less than you think! Find out what the record low fossil fuel generation was, and why it happened.

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PAY UP, BIG OIL

Vermont has nearly passed a bill to make Big Oil pay for the disasters they’ve caused. As the first state in the nation to do so, find out why this Polluter Pay principle could be an example to others.

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I(C)ONIC BATTERIES

We all know about lithium-ion batteries. Now China has scaled up sodium-ion batteries that charge to 90% in a mindblowing 12 minutes. Find out why this new type of battery is gaining popularity.

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DON'T GET DUMPED

There are almost half a million super toxic areas in the U.S. that harm nearby communities, known as brownfield sites. Now the EPA is dedicating millions to cleaning them up, transforming pollution into potential.

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BISON RESERVE

Bison can help store carbon dioxide! Though the species disappeared from the region 200 years ago, Romania has introduced a herd of 170 gentle giants to the landscape. But how exactly do bison do it?

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FOREVER (CHEMICALS) IGNORED!

A chemist warned her bosses decades ago that human blood was testing positive for forever chemicals. She says she was ignored, and now we’re all dealing with the fallout. Read the insane and horrifying saga here.

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SUP, SUVS

Buy a big car? Pay a bit more. Montreal is tackling SUVs by introducing increased parking fees for oversized vehicles. This bold move not only addresses concerns over limited parking but also points to the increased impact on people and the environment.

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UH OH, IT'S ELECTRIC

California has the most EVs in the country, but what does that mean for the state’s energy consumption? See how California is becoming a test case for an electricity-powered future.

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NOT ZERO COST

The price tag for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is trillions of dollars. But we don’t really have a choice, do we? Especially since the cost of inaction could be even greater.

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SWAMP LEVELS RISE

Sea levels in southern Florida have risen by over a foot and scientists say that’s just the start. Miami could soon be unlivable, yet the government is banning any mention of climate change. What is happening in Florida?

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FLOWING FORWARD

A tiny hydroelectric plant may play a big role in the future of the Colorado river. The project could improve river flow, help farmers, and increase fish populations, but large questions still remain. See the debate here.

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