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August 22, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
IT’S A FEMININOMENON
Feminists are taking on the fight against fossil fuels! JOIN THE ACTION on Sunday, August 25th as women march through the streets in an act of nonviolent civil disobedience to hold Big Oil and Wall Street bankrollers accountable for heating our planet!
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GET TAXED
Private jets are a staple in extravagant and luxurious lifestyles, but they are harming the environment and being subsidized by the rest of us through tax laws and aviation regulations. Help close the loopholes and raise the tax on private jet fuel!
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DO IT FOR THE KIDS
We all know that extreme weather is getting worse, but are we thinking about how it's putting the health and safety of children at risk? Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan has introduced an important resolution calling attention to children’s unique vulnerabilities. DEMAND CONGRESS to support the changes needed to keep kids safe.
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FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC
Earlier this month, a 63-year-old grandfather and professional cellist was arrested with a criminal contempt charge for performing Bach’s “Suites for ‘Cello’” in front of Citibank’s headquarters. Fourteen other supporters were also arrested. TELL CITI EXECUTIVES to stop targeting climate activists — and target the funding of fossil fuel expansion instead.
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STOP LNG EXPORTS
Early this year, the Department of Energy ruled to pause all pending LNG export approvals. This summer, a Louisiana Judge lifted the ban until an industry lawsuit plays out in the courts. TELL THE DOE to stand their ground and continue fighting to halt LNG exports!
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THE FALL OF FERC
This summer, the D.C. Circuit Court ruled against Texas LNG projects, challenging FERC’s authority. With grassroots pressure rising, could this be FERC’s downfall? Keep the momentum: JOIN IN INTERRUPTING the monthly FERC Commissioner meeting in September!
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BIG APPLE’S BIG CHANCE
New York has a HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY to hold polluters accountable with the Climate Change Superfund Act, which would demand $3 billion a year from fossil fuel giants to make them pay for their damage. We just need Governor Hochul’s signature to make it law. URGE HER TO SIGN NOW and make Big Oil pay for their climate destruction!
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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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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Scientist, researcher, and water engineer CHARITIE ROPATI studies the intersections of plant ecology, permafrost, and cultural resilience in coastal Native communities at Columbia University. She also encourages young Indigenous girls to pursue careers in STEM with her organization lilnativegirlinSTEM.

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Scientist, researcher, and water engineer CHARITIE ROPATI studies the intersections of plant ecology, permafrost, and cultural resilience in coastal Native communities at Columbia University. She also encourages young Indigenous girls to pursue careers in STEM with her organization lilnativegirlinSTEM.
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Climate advisor to the UN General Secretary and one of Time Magazine’s Women of the Year AYISHA SIDDIQA was driven to climate action after witnessing pollution in her tribal community in Pakistan. She is also the founder of Future Generations Tribunal, a global youth-led institution focusing on climate justice for future generations.

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Climate advisor to the UN General Secretary and one of Time Magazine’s Women of the Year AYISHA SIDDIQA was driven to climate action after witnessing pollution in her tribal community in Pakistan. She is also the founder of Future Generations Tribunal, a global youth-led institution focusing on climate justice for future generations.
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STEP BACK — Many see climate change as an insurmountable problem that we won’t be able to solve. But what does the data tell us? See Hanna Richie explain how tackling climate change is more doable than we think. (Big Think)

 

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THE PERFECT VILLAIN — Americans who have survived disasters want Big Oil to be held accountable. Listen to their stories about what they’ve faced, and how these disasters are not natural… they’re crimes. (Public Citizen)

 

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DEADLY HEAT — Farmworkers risk their lives to labor in deadly heat with no shade, few breaks, and little water. Now they are demanding strong heat protections to stay safe on the job. (More Perfect Union)

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BREATHE THIS AIR — Plastic is killing us all, and it’s not killing us equally. Hear the stories of the individuals in disadvantaged areas around the world who are bearing the burden of the petrochemical industry. (Peak Plastic Foundation)

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INSIDE THE ARCTIC — How fast is the Arctic melting? Probably even faster than you think. See the details those studying these masses are revealing daily. (NBC News)

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CHICAGO'S GREEN GURU — All eyes are on Chicago this week and it's a great opportunity to highlight one of Chicago's incredible non-profits, Blacks In Green, and their founder and CEO Naomi Davis. (The Solutions Project)

 

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Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
A GUT FEELING

What happens when extreme rainfall hits sewers that combine raw waste and stormwater runoff? Nothing good, that’s for sure. Gastrointestinal illnesses are increasing 62% after sewage overflows, and the climate is making the rain fall at a higher rate.

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NOT THE BEES KNEES

A group of scientists have found that plants that are smothered with pollutants are visited far less by bees and pollinators, proving that air pollution can severely distort bee’s sense of smell and memory.

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IN A MOOD

Air pollution isn’t just bad for your lungs; it’s also taking a toll on your mental health. A new study shows how particulate matter can have a profound impact on our emotional well-being — and a decreased willingness to address climate change.

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MAP THE PAST, SHAPE THE FUTURE

Geography is more than just lines on a map. It's a discipline that recognizes the interconnectedness of social, environmental, and political issues. Understanding it will reveal the future of climate justice.

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ON THE EDGE

When a climate “tipping point” occurs, the damage will be impossible to reverse. So just how close are we to hitting some of these tipping points? This incredible report will give you the details.

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ALOHA ENERGY

The Hawaiian island of Moloka’i is one of the most remote in the world where energy stability is deeply important to its people. Local groups are building and owning their own solar-powered energy, both taking charge and inspiring others.

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FROM WORST TO FIRST

A New Jersey beach town was once nearly booted from FEMA’s flood insurance program for poor flood management. Now they are the leading example in the state of how to address flood risk. How did they do it?

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HARBOR WETLAND

An aquarium in Baltimore is going an extra step: from conserving marine life to actually rehabilitating the harbor the species need to survive! Find out how the National Aquarium’s floating wetland is cleaning up this urban polluted waterway.

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HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD

We’ve got appliance ratings. We’ve got building ratings. And now, finally the EPA has given us construction ratings! The new label program will help purchasers identify more climate-friendly construction materials, creating cleaner homes.

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PULLED FROM THE SHELF

Minnesota has successfully taken on retail giants Walmart and Reynolds, forcing them to stop selling plastic bags labeled as recyclable. Now they must rebrand and pay the penalty.

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CLEAN ENERGY PLAN

Happy 2nd birthday, Inflation Reduction Act! The largest climate legislation in U.S. history has lowered energy costs and created tens of thousands of jobs, and has survived despite GOP attacks.

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BIG OIL ON BLAST

Bold billboards across the U.S. are calling out oil giants for their role in fueling climate disasters. From California’s wildfires to Louisiana’s hurricanes, the campaign aims to hold Big Oil accountable for the devastation they’ve caused.

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EXTREME WEATHER 101

Disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. From wildfires raging in the West to flash floods devastating communities, extreme weather events pose a real threat. This guide equips you with everything you need to stay safe during a disaster.

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UNBROKEN SPIRITS

Tribal leaders in Canada have the right to evict the Coastal Gaslink pipeline project from their land, yet Wet’suwet’en Chief Dsta’hyl has been under house arrest for just that. So what’s going on?

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PROJECT 2025

Rightwing Project 2025 wouldn’t just be terrible for the United States, but for the world as a whole. If it is enacted, we would lose millions of jobs, endanger public health, and make our climate goals unreachable. See the details here.

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FUNDS FOR HARRIS

Climate groups are placing their bets and money on presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The League of Conservation Voters Victory Fund, EDF Action Votes, and Climate Power Action have put $55 million into advertising her likely stance on climate.

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WHAT’S THE PLAN, JOE?

For the first time ever, the U.S. is creating a detailed plan to combat extreme heat. The Biden Administration and NOAA are even teaming up to put $200,000 towards running simulations of the plan.

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DYING FOR THE JOB

Extreme heat has workers dying throughout multiple industries. Now laborers across the nation are demanding access to basics like water, shade, and breaks from the sun. Which industries are taking a stand?

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WATER DRAIN

Hydrogen may be considered the clean fuel of the future, but right now, it’s anything but sustainable. New plants are being built in water stressed areas and sucking local resources dry. See the complex problem here.

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TOXIC TIME BOMB

In an extreme risk to public health, an Oregon landfill is leaking explosive levels of methane. Residents and lawmakers are demanding action, but will the EPA follow up?

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