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August 1, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
INSURE THIS
Insurance companies are the backbone of the fossil fuel industry’s future fortunes. Without their protection, those plans fall apart. DEMAND AIG stop investing in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) by emailing their executives incessantly.
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GIVE ME SOME CREDIT
What do Costco, Macy’s and Home Depot have in common? They all have credit card partnerships with Citibank, one of the top funders of fossil fuels in the world. DEMAND COMPANIES DROP CITIBANK.
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MAKE SOME WAVES
Want to hone your advocacy skills and make a splash for a healthy ocean? Join the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council: a global force of up to 25 changemakers using their voices and leadership to inspire millions to protect our blue planet. APPLY BEFORE AUGUST 5TH!
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CITI, STOP BEING SH!TI
Citibank is feeling the heat from the Summer of Heat campaign, which for 8 weeks has been targeting HQ for its funding of oil and gas expansion projects. DEMAND CITI’S CEO, Jane Fraser, align the bank's portfolio to the goals of the Paris Agreement for a stable, liveable future.
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STOP FORMOSA PLASTICS
Formosa Plastics is one of the top international corporations driving the climate and plastic pollution crises. They want to build a massive factory on the banks of the Mississippi, tripling the pollution in black communities struggling with sky-high cancer rates. JOIN THE ACTION on Friday 8/2 to demand justice.
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GET EM, GARLAND
When there is criminal behavior, investigate the crime. When a fossil fuel company knowingly drives climate disasters, and people are injured and killed by pollution, that’s a crime. TELL ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND it’s time to investigate these crimes.
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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Wildlife biologist and environmental justice advocate CORINA NEWSOME is passionate about avian conservation and protecting birds in a changing climate. She is committed to increasing representation of Black science professionals and centering the voices of communities of color in wildlife conservation.

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Wildlife biologist and environmental justice advocate CORINA NEWSOME is passionate about avian conservation and protecting birds in a changing climate. She is committed to increasing representation of Black science professionals and centering the voices of communities of color in wildlife conservation.
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Malaysian conservationist WAN FARIDAH AKMAL JUSOH focuses her research on protecting fireflies in Southeast Asia and the Australopacific regions, highlighting how these twinkling insects are crucial for healthy environments.

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Malaysian conservationist WAN FARIDAH AKMAL JUSOH focuses her research on protecting fireflies in Southeast Asia and the Australopacific regions, highlighting how these twinkling insects are crucial for healthy environments.
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Climate justice advocate and Executive Director of Evergreen Action, LENA MOFFITT, fights to protect public lands and directs campaigns transitioning away from oil and gas. She champions coalition-building within environmental justice and Indigenous communities for impactful climate policies and equity.

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Climate justice advocate and Executive Director of Evergreen Action, LENA MOFFITT, fights to protect public lands and directs campaigns transitioning away from oil and gas. She champions coalition-building within environmental justice and Indigenous communities for impactful climate policies and equity.
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6,000 MILES — Paddler Kayla Lopez walks us through the deep connections between our rivers and what’s required to save them with The Wild Rivers Project in California. (CalWild)

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PADDLE TRIBAL WATERS — As the largest dam removal in history kicks off, Indigenous youth train to kayak the restored Klamath River from source-to-sea, reconnecting its flow and forging a path to reconciliation and hope. (River Roots)

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BURNING INJUSTICE — Watch as LatinX activists fight for environmental justice and a healthier future for their community as they battle to shut down California’s last trash incinerators. (The Story of Stuff Project)

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REWILD YOUR LAWN — American homeowners are increasingly re-wilding their yards with native plants, swapping maintenance-heavy lawns for wild vegetation in hopes for natural ecosystems to recover.  (ABC News Live)

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GREENFINGERS — Why would an older person risk arrest at a climate protest? These activists know there’s a lot at stake. Follow the acts of defiance in this documentary highlighting Extinction Rebellion’s efforts. (Waterbear)

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Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
BAKED SALT LAKE

A dying lake is fueling climate change. Utah's Great Salt Lake is drying up at an alarming rate, releasing massive amounts of greenhouse gasses and posing a threat to the region — and beyond.

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SILENT KILLER

As the world focuses on carbon emissions, methane is taking the lead as the most damaging and terrifying type of pollution. If it’s as bad as the evidence suggests, then where are the policies to stop it?

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SUPER FLY

A genetically altered Australian super fly can eat garbage and poop food. See how they work and what this technology might mean for the future of waste management.

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BRAIN FOG

A shocking new study shows that wildfire smoke increases the likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia more than any other type of pollution. What is it about wildfire smoke that is making all the difference?

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CAMPUS CLEANUP

Students are getting hands-on experience as they work with their professors to turn their climate theories into real-world solutions that make both their campus, and the world, a greener place. See how these “living labs” work.

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WOULD A WOODCHUCK CHUCK

Many dead or fallen trees in Philly faced an unglamorous fate as wood chips. But now, the city is using them for building materials, helping solve a wood waste problem. And other cities are eyeing the new technique.

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THE GIVING TREE

When a rare tree went missing, botanists in Tanzania mourned. In a shocking recent find, the M. sacleuxii tree was found in a maize field. Now scientists are using it to regenerate the Nguru rainforest.

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FROM LAB TO LIFE

The Resilience Lab is not just a building; it’s a blueprint for coastal survival. By combining cutting-edge design with community engagement, this lab is proving that adaptation to climate change is both possible and profitable.

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A WIN FOR WIND

Portugal has gained approval to build its largest-ever wind farm! The 274 MW farm will provide electricity to power 128,000 homes yearly. It's all part of a carbon-free hydroelectric project, the largest Europe has built in the last 25 years.

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WISHES GRANT(ED)

See how cities are using the $4.3 billion in funding from the EPA’s climate pollution reduction grants. Local, state, and tribal governments have plans to develop bike-sharing, electrification, transit, and solar projects.

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GO (GREEN) WITH GOD

Churches own a lot of real estate, and church roofs often have a ton of space. Now, thanks to billions of dollars going to houses of worship in underserved areas, those roofs will have solar panels! This will help congregations cut their bills in half.

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TRUMP-PROOFING

If elected, Trump plans to slash federal climate and clean energy programs that are benefiting states across the country. Is it possible to “Trump-proof” these clean energy gains before this nightmare scenario?!

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OLYMPIC HEAT

With summer heat waves becoming increasingly common and severe, what does the future of the Summer Olympics look like? Experts and organizers are calling for a change to training as the games heat up.

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TOO HOT TO TROT

How can you walk to work if the temperature of the sidewalks is 130 degrees? A new study shows that’s the hot reality in 3 major US Cities. Is your city on the list?

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FROM FOMO TO FRUGAL

With so many influencers pushing viewers to buy expensive, unnecessary and sponsored products… many viewers are looking for change. The next trend: “Underconsumption Core,” and it’s already going viral.

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SURE, WE’LL “CAPTURE CARBON”

Have oil giants been using carbon capture as a way to trick the public into thinking they are going green? After a three-year investigation, Democrats answered with a resounding “duh”, calling on the DOJ to take over.

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THE PLASTIC PARAGONS

Globally, there are about 20 million people making a living by collecting waste and selling it to recyclers. These “waste pickers” are the silent champions in the fight against plastic pollution, so why don’t they get the respect they deserve?

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MANIC MONDAY

July 22 was the hottest day ever recorded in human history. And scientists expect that record will shortly be broken as they estimate it may currently be the hottest it’s been in 120,000 years.

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