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June 6, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
PLASTIC PARADOX
Big Oil promotes false solutions to the plastics crisis by promising ‘reprocessing and advanced recycling.’ But in reality, these facilities burn plastics and spew huge amounts of carbon pollution and other airborne toxins. URGE THE EPA to regulate this bogus industry and keep harm from frontline communities, our environment and public health.
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GETTING HOT OUT HERE
The climate crisis is escalating and Wall Street's bankrolling it. The Summer of Heat campaign is putting pressure on Citibank by gathering outside of HQ and protesting non-stop. JOIN THE CALL and see how you can get plugged in.
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DON’T BE A DIRK
The company behind Cadbury and Oreo are buying ingredients from controversial suppliers who are logging rainforests belonging to Indigenous communities in Indonesia for palm oil. DEMAND THE CEO Dirk Van de Put stay true to his promises and protect this vital rainforest.
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POLITICIANS, POLLUTERS, AND REPAYMENT
It’s time for UK politicians to prioritize nature and climate action by making polluters pay. Let’s increase the farming budget, create more natural space, and provide fair and effective climate policies. JOIN THE MARCH and PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT.
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LET’S PLAY BALL!
The Congressional Baseball game is taking priority over climate action. Join climate justice organizations as they plan to SHUT DOWN THE FUN and demand that congress stop playing games with our future.
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PRESERVE THE IRA
More small and big businesses have benefited from the IRA than most of us realize. While the GOP attempts to repeal this vital law, ADD YOUR COMPANY to the letter, joining over 300 executives and climate tech leaders that have signed on to preserve the IRA.
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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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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Marine biologist, author, climate policy expert and co-founder of the All We Can Save Project DR. AYANA ELIZABETH JOHNSON focuses her work on climate optimism and communication to effect the best climate solutions possible.

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Marine biologist, author, climate policy expert and co-founder of the All We Can Save Project DR. AYANA ELIZABETH JOHNSON focuses her work on climate optimism and communication to effect the best climate solutions possible.
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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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FLIGHT FORECAST — As turbulence becomes more frequent and severe during flights, recent evidence suggests climate change may be a significant contributing factor to this unsettling trend. (CBS News)

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SUMMER OF HEAT — Did you know banks are using your money to make our world hotter and more prone to droughts, floods and violent storms? See how these kids are bringing some much-needed heat to Wall Street. (The YEARS Project)

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KILLER HEAT — Summer hasn't even begun and parts of the country are already breaking record temperatures again. What does this mean for outdoor workers who are unable to get out of the heat? (The YEARS Project)

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PROTECT OUR YOUTH — In this episode of Climate Action Explained, discover how marginalized youth around the world are empowered to influence climate action and shape the future. (UN Development Program)

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BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY — Renowned ecologist Nalini Nadkarni explores the complexities of rainforest canopy recovery. But after a life-threatening fall, Nadkarni learns how to understand her own survival like the trees she studies.

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

NOAA’s latest forecast paints a vivid picture of 2024 as the potential to be the stormiest year on record. The number of predicted storms is the highest the organization has ever issued.

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ALASKA ARRAYS

Dozens of rivers and streams are turning rusty orange in Alaska as a likely consequence of thawing permafrost. In the fastest-warming region, minerals once locked away in the soil are now seeping into waterways, posing a risk to wildlife.

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ROOTS OF TROUBLE

Home to vast biodiversity and massive carbon stores, mangroves are vital ecosystems. But half of the world’s mangroves are facing collapse due to human activities and industries. What can be done?

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MICRO MONITORING

NASA’s groundbreaking technology can identify different phytoplankton species in the ocean and a variety of aerosols in the atmosphere, helping researchers identify threats to the health of people and the planet through a spectrum of colors.

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ASTEROID ENERGY

Space companies are eyeing asteroids as a potential source of precious metals like platinum and cobalt. Could this unique solution be possible?

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PLANT POWER

Plants seem to have the power to emit an electric potential when they pull water from their roots to nourish their stems and leaves. Could it be possible to harness this energy and enhance our electrical power production?

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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.
BERNIE'S MITTENS ARE COMING OFF

What if the people causing the climate crisis had to pay to fix it? Vermont just passed the first law in the U.S. requiring Big Oil companies to pay for their damages.

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NO MORE DIRTY 30

Renewable energy accounted for nearly 30% of U.S. energy consumption in March. Renewables are now the second largest energy source just behind natural gas.

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YO AMO LA CIENCIA

A climate scientist has just been voted President of an oil country. Now Claudia Sheinbaum, the new Mexican president, will have to decide just how much she will support fossil fuel companies during her term.

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A SEA CHANGE

Island nations have found a new legal route to help secure their lands: the ocean. Some of the world’s top emitters are also members of the UN’s Law of the Sea, where carbon emissions count as marine pollutants.

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LEGACY OF WASTE

The Navajo Nation is celebrating a victory addressing the legacy of waste from coal-fired power plants. The new rule will require companies to clean up coal-ash pits left over from decades of energy use.

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COWBOY SOLAR

Well, it turns out cowboys want renewables too. Wyoming just approved its largest solar farm, called Cowboy Solar, which is a big deal in a state historically reliant on coal and fossil fuels.

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NOT SET IN STONE

A company just started using low-carbon cement to construct a large net-zero office building in Boston. But can they get developers and contractors on board?

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MIAMI HEAT

Miami sizzles in record-breaking heat, with heat-indexes reaching a staggering 112 degrees. Meteorologists are astonished and concerned, as experts warn of potential risks ahead this season.

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COUNTDOWN: DAY ZERO

Mexico City and Bogota are running out of water, and political leaders are asking residents to prioritize essential actions for survival. While public awareness campaigns can be successful, aging infrastructure and lack of public trust is making potential solutions difficult.

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CLICKS VS. CLIMATE

Binge-watching Netflix might not wreck the planet, but the tech powering our streams are adding up. The real climate culprits are the ever-growing demands of AI and cryptocurrency.

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SUPPORT SAGOONIK

Eight young Alaskans are suing to halt the Alaska LNG Project, which would triple carbon emissions in the state. How can we support them?

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NO WORDS

Climate change is accelerating the loss of Indigenous languages crucial to combating it. Extreme weather is pushing people away from their historic lands and away from the knowledge they hold. How can we help them maintain their ecological expertise?

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HIDDEN COSTS

Mining for heavy metals to aid the clean energy transition is critical but also complicated. The tragic tale of ‘John Doe 1’ exposes the stark realities of an industry built on human suffering.

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TANKING TRANS MOUNTAIN

Expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline in British Columbia is increasing oil tanker activity in Washington's San Juan islands, raising concerns amongst state leaders and advocates.

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FEEDING THE RICH

A program designed to send $100 Billion to developing countries is profiting wealthy nations instead. What started as climate philanthropy has taken a turn thanks to high interest rates. Find out why this is particularly egregious.

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TAKING IT TO COURT

Congressional Democrats have given DOJ reams of documents pertaining to their investigation into Big Oil's efforts to spread climate disinformation. Will their deception be brought to light in federal court? Read to find out.

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BRINGING GOOD ENERGY

Nearly 175 arrests were made outside the oil company TotalEnergies annual meeting. Activists demanded accountability for oil-driven climate damage and environmental justice for its victims.

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