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July 11, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY
We are surrounded by plastic — in our homes, clothes, transportation, even inside of our bodies. And manufacturing all that plastic is cooking the planet. JOIN THE CAMPAIGN to minimize plastic production as soon as possible.
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CLIMATE ACTION BOOTCAMP
Feeling the heat? Big Oil and their banks are making it hotter. Want to do something about it? JOIN THE SUMMER OF HEAT's nonviolent direct action training. Learn de-escalation techniques, legal rights, and everything you need to get plugged into the fight!
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SAVE JULIANA
Twenty-one youth plaintiffs have been trying to get their climate case heard for years. Most of those plaintiffs are now adults and the future they're trying to save is slipping away. DEMAND THE BIDEN Administration and the DOJ give them their day in court.
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STOP FUNDING DEATH RALLY
Citibank has poured more than $396 billion into oil, gas and coal since 2015. JOIN THOUSANDS NEXT THURSDAY demanding Citibank stop funding climate catastrophe. Actions will continue all summer long!
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FROM FEAR TO ACTION
Many are suffering from eco-anxiety. Want to learn more about the steps that can soothe your climate worry? BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW to hear from a panel of experts on empowering solutions for eco-anxiety and how the answer may just be under our feet.
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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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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Award-winning photojournalist, biologist, and conservationist CELINA CHIEN advocates for biodiversity and environmental justice. She is also the founder and director of Overstories, a creative studio focusing on storytelling and strategy to generate real change for nature.

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Award-winning photojournalist, biologist, and conservationist CELINA CHIEN advocates for biodiversity and environmental justice. She is also the founder and director of Overstories, a creative studio focusing on storytelling and strategy to generate real change for nature.
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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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THE WORST ROOMMATES—A thriving and healthy coral reef is nestled amidst offshore oil platforms. Watch as scientists race against time to help preserve this vibrant ecosystem in the face of drilling. (Grist)

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PSST, HEY SUCKER—Exxon Mobil cares about the planet! They believe in a world where everyone has access to clean water and non-polluted air. A world where nature is championed and flourishes. Right? (Yellow Dot Studios)

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WOMEN WARRIORS—A new series Climate+ explores the intersectionalities of climate and social justice issues. This first episode focuses on gender inequality and how climate change disproportionately affects women. (earthrise)

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PLANET OVER PROFIT—The Summer of Heat campaign is putting pressure on Citibank, but they’re not listening. The bank continues to be comfortable with its sustainability plan which is littered with greenwashing language. (pop4climate) 

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STORMS SUPERCHARGED—Human-caused climate change is supercharging storms like Hurricane Beryl, the first to reach maximum strength this early in the season. Why is this happening, and what can we do to stem the tide? (MSNBC)  

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

While many islands are expected to shrink due to climate change, some are actually expanding? Scientists took an expedition to the Maldives to see just what’s going on, and what they found is shocking.

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GIVE A LITTLE, PROTECT A LOT

Could protecting just a percentage of Earth’s land be the key to saving our most vulnerable species? Researchers have identified nearly which top-priority conservation sites could safeguard the most vital biodiversity.

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WATER WARES

By 2100, nearly 65% of the world’s population is expected to face water scarcity. What can we do now to save our people in the future?

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MOOOOVE OVER, METHANE

Scientists found a way to cut methane emissions on agricultural lots: anaerobic digestion. It breaks down organic waste into biogas used for electricity. Critics argue this would allow the methane-heavy meat industry to continue Business as Usual.

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SOLAR SHARES

Community-based solar increases renewable energy access for renters and those in multifamily units. Subscribing to a share of a local solar project avoids upfront costs, allowing more individuals to partake in the clean energy transition.

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6 YEARS TOO SOON

Guess what? We’ve already crossed the 1.5 degree threshold every single month for the past year. But it’s not just air temperatures. See where global surface and sea temps are experiencing anomalies as well

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BAD INVESTMENTS

The newest data is exposing massive funding in fossil fuels from Wall Street. U.S. corporations are the biggest culprits, with more than $4 trillion investments. And at the end of the day — it’s your money.

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CANAL CONNECTIONS

The search has been on for land that could be used for solar power. Enter: canals! Since thousands of miles of federally owned canals stretch across the country, the U.S. is trying out its first canal-based solar project in Arizona.

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GEOTHERMAL ROCKS!

Geothermal energy basically taps hot underground rocks and reservoirs to generate electricity, but was often too expensive to compete with other renewables. Now, a startup has perfected how to do it cheaper, so it may be geothermals’ time to rock.

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HOT OFF THE PRESSES

In a world where news still often covers extreme weather events without mention of the climate crisis, these journalists are doing heroic work. See who won Covering Climate Now’s Journalism awards, the new standard for excellence.

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GREEN MASS

Massachusetts wanted to reach net zero by 2050, but like most states, was nowhere near its goals. So their Senate just passed a bill to spur infrastructure changes. See what must happen next for it to come true.

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HEAVE HOA

HOAs in Michigan can no longer dictate limits on solar power. The state won a major victory against Homeowners Associations that often block rooftop solar for being aesthetically unappealing.

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GRASS ROOTS REVOLUTION

After a man’s cat died from cancer-causing lawn chemicals, he vowed to never let another pet face the same fate. After multiple years and thousands of seed combos, he found a grass that requires no chemicals. How did he do it?

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BATTERY BOOM

The U.S. battery market is on track for its best year yet, with storage installations up nearly 85% from last year. With widespread adoption in power plants, homes, and businesses, may we be on track for 100% renewable generation?

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TO THE COURTS

There have been 230 climate-based lawsuits since 2015, with two-thirds of those filed since 2020. What’s caused such a drastic increase, and is it having an impact?

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SUSTAINABLE SETS

Some of the world’s most popular TV shows are working to go green behind the scenes. See which programs are working on decarbonization on set and why it’s more relevant now than ever.

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A SUPREME CATASTROPHE

The damage the Supreme Court has caused by overturning the Chevron ruling cannot be overstated. Decades of environmental, financial, and healthcare regulations could be headed for the bin. See the details here.

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GOOGLING GREENHOUSE GASSES

Hey Google … why are your emissions so high? Google’s pollution is up an unprecedented 48% since 2019 due to data centers used for AI. If the AI “revolution” is just beginning, then something needs to shift quickly.

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SINCERELY, PLASTIC

With just one year left to formalize a plan to “end plastic pollution” the UN is receiving some ideas … from the plastic industry. See their surprising contradictions here.

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MASS TRANSIT MOVES

Cities around the world are creating quicker, more efficient, and more effective public transportation systems. With high-speed trains, electric buses, and bike lanes everywhere, Americans are all asking the same question: “Why not us?”

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BERYL IS BEYOND BELIEF

Want to understand how fast Beryl turned into a hurricane? In less than two days, Tropical Storm Beryl transformed into a massive and deadly category 5 hurricane. Find out how the ultra-hot waters of the Caribbean contributed to the earliest Cat 5 storm to ever form in the Atlantic Ocean.

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CONSERVATIVES FOR CLIMATE

Utah Congressman John Curtis has won the Republican Senate Primary and is bringing along his views from founding a Conservative Climate Caucus. Will we finally have a nuanced discussion about climate solutions across the aisle?

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PACIFIC RIFT

The Biden Administration aims to create the world's largest protected ocean area by expanding a marine reserve around seven Pacific islands. But it faces accusations of neglecting Micronesian and Samoan concerns. Can we honor both oceans and people?

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