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June 27, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
BANKING FOR THE CLIMATE
Vanguard is the second largest asset manager in the world and is heavily invested in fossil fuel companies including those building the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Will Vanguard's new CEO take the opportunity to pivot away from fossil fuels? DEMAND THAT HE DOES on July 3rd at Vanguard’s Headquarters.
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MOTHERS OUT FRONT
The petrochemical industry is the sleeping giant of climate chaos. And now they are determined to make plastics even more ubiquitous in our lives — boiling the planet in the process. DEMAND THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION strictly enforce regulations on the plastics industry to protect our communities and ecosystems.
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PROTECTING MOTHER EARTH
Calling all Indigenous leaders and allies! The next annual Protecting Mother Earth Conference returns August 1-4, hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee. REGISTER TO ATTEND a powerful gathering to elevate frontline voices fighting for treaty rights, self-determination, and a sustainable future.
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FOSSIL FOOLS
JOIN THOUSANDS THIS FRIDAY for a march and mass civil disobedience against Wall Street Banks fueling the Gulf South’s climate crisis. Let’s make them sweat, just like they're doing to us! RSVP AND STAY IN THE LOOP.
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LIAR LIAR PLANET ON FIRE
Big Oil’s climate lies are burning us alive! It’s time to force them to come clean and take action. TELL Attorney General Merrick Garland to LAUNCH an investigation into the fossil fuel industry's coordinated effort to mislead the public and policymakers, just like it did with Big Tobacco!
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HAJJ HEAT

Every year, millions of Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca for the Hajj, but high temperatures are making it an increasingly fatal prospect. 1,300 people died in 2024 alone, is it possible to make the next year safer?

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SCORCHING REALITY

Climate change-fueled heat waves were felt across five continents, setting 1400 records this past week. Billions of people were under heat warnings, making nearly half the planet vulnerable to extreme temperatures.

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TOO HOT TO HANDLE?

Global temperatures shattered records last year, leading experts to wonder if we’ll surpass the 1.5C Paris Agreement limit sooner than expected. If that happens, what might an attainable next limit be?

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PEDALING THROUGH PARIS

Paris has made a massive effort to reduce resident’s reliance on vehicles leading to a 40% decline in air pollution. How can your city take note?

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AIRBORNE KILLER

New research shows nearly 2,000 kids are dying every day from air pollution. With no sign of air quality improving, what should we do next?

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BANKING ON DESTRUCTION

The world’s largest banks are funding deforestation in the Amazon while claiming they are pushing for sustainability in the region. See how big banks are taking “greenwashing” to a whole new level.

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RECYCLING RUSE

The recycling arrows were once a symbol of monumental green progress but are now at best meaningless. At worst, the symbol has become a corporate greenwashing tool. What happened?

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SUSTAINABLE SUMMER BREAK

Chicago teachers bargain for a green contract. One of the most powerful teachers unions on the planet is pushing for sustainable and energy efficient upgrades in over 500 schools. How would it work?

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THE COW IN THE ROOM

G7 and the Bonn Climate Conference are where world leaders go to discuss the most pressing issues of our time, but one moo-jor topic was kept off the menu. Can you guess what it is?

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MIXED MESSAGES

The U.S. has pledged to help fund climate projects and pay for extreme weather damage in poor countries, but won’t give a dollar amount. Meanwhile, the country is ramping up gas production and taxing green goods.

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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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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.

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth
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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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Author and founding director of the volunteer organization End Climate Silence, DR. GENEVIEVE GUENTHER is pushing the media to talk about the climate crisis with the urgency it deserves. Dr. Guenther is using her expertise in communication to revamp how we talk about the issue.

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Author and founding director of the volunteer organization End Climate Silence, DR. GENEVIEVE GUENTHER is pushing the media to talk about the climate crisis with the urgency it deserves. Dr. Guenther is using her expertise in communication to revamp how we talk about the issue.
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Slow fashion advocate and climate justice activist SUMMER DEAN, also known as Climate Diva, blends her love of clothes and beauty with a deep commitment to sustainability. She advocates for fair treatment of garment workers and works with sustainability-focused brands.

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Slow fashion advocate and climate justice activist SUMMER DEAN, also known as Climate Diva, blends her love of clothes and beauty with a deep commitment to sustainability. She advocates for fair treatment of garment workers and works with sustainability-focused brands.
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CLOTHES MOUNTAIN—Northern Chile has become the fashion industry’s largest dumpster. This illegal landfill is wreaking havoc on local communities and causing both environmental and human-health issues. (Patagonia)

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MERCH OR MUCK—Low quality materials and terrible labor standards are the crux of fast fashion. What can we do to break the cycle of sending barely worn clothes to a landfill? (Climate Town)

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BIKE BUS—How can we improve children’s performance in school while reducing emissions? Introducing the Bike Bus! Watch as teachers and parents team up and get kids to school sustainably and healthily. (Education Week)

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HEROES VS. VILLAINS—Just Stop Oil’s climate tactics are controversial, but have they caused irreparable damage? It’s time to look behind the curtain and see who are truly the villains of the climate crisis. 

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THANKS, BIG OIL—From heatwaves in Mexico to flooding in China, and wildfires in the United States “the weather” is reaching new extremes. Who is really to blame for this? (Yellow Dot)

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

Where’s Smokey Bear when you need him? A new study reports that a changing climate has caused the frequency of extreme wildfires to double in the last 2 decades alone.

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ENOUGH FISH IN THE SEA

We are now farming far more seafood than we are catching, but that might not be a good thing. Both overfishing of wild-caught seafood and factory-farmed fish pose environmental concerns, so what’s the better option?

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TIME ZONES

Melting ice sheets will cause a shift in the planet’s mass and in return a slow down of Earth’s rotation. What does this mean for timekeepers here on Earth?

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FLOATING SOLAR

Perhaps the next generation of clean energy technology is here. ‘Floatovoltaic’ solar panels on small portions of lakes could unlock wakes of clean energy.

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Celebrate this week’s Wins for the Planet featuring how corporate workers are holding their employers accountable for their climate promises, and where federal dollars are being allocated for climate solutions
ALOHA EMISSIONS

Hawaii officials have announced a groundbreaking legal settlement with a group of young climate activists, which they said will force the state’s department of transportation to move aggressively towards a zero-emission transportation system.

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TURNING THE TIDE

Small island nations like Vanuatu face a series of unique challenges when it comes to plastic pollution. Yet in 2018, the country made history by becoming the first government to ban single-use plastics. How have they succeeded?

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WINDS OF CHANGE

A Brooklyn neighborhood is finally able to welcome an $861 million offshore wind turbine production hub. The hub will make turbines and provide much-needed job opportunities for residents. Read about this transformative project here.

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NATURE RULES

The EU has enacted a landmark nature restoration law mandating member states to restore a fifth of their land and water by 2030. This ambitious policy aims to undo environmental damage offering a bold step towards ecosystem recovery.

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GREEN ENERGY & WALLETS

Vermont just went big on renewable energy! By 2035, all of the state’s electricity will be clean, giving hope to residents worried about climate change and the volatile cost of energy sourced from fossil fuels.

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CLIMATE RESILIENCE

NOAA’s new $60 million investment makes way for 9 brand new climate resilience job training programs. Training will be available for workers interested in conservation, renewable energy, urban agriculture, green infrastructure, and more!

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