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October 10, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
FEEDING TAMPA
As Hurricane Milton devastates communities in Florida, Feeding Tampa Bay is providing disaster relief by delivering fresh groceries and serving hot meals to those affected. DONATE now to help supply food, water, and essential resources following the storm.
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MAKE POLLUTERS PAY
Hurricane Milton isn't a tragedy. It's a crime. It's time for Big Oil to be held accountable for their role in the climate crisis. The Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act proposes creating a $1 trillion fund over 10 years to address climate impacts and build resilience. LEND YOUR SUPPORT HERE.
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GULFLINK DAY OF ACTION
EPA Region 6 has the authority to prevent Texas GulfLink, a massive new offshore oil export project that could be the largest of its kind in the U.S., from getting its license to build and operate. On Wednesday, October 16, KEEP THE EPA ON ON THE PHONE ALL DAY to ensure they hear our demands and deny Texas GulfLink a license!
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INSURANCE AND RECOVERY AID
If you find yourself in the aftermath of a climate disaster, you need help navigating the bureaucracy of recovery and rebuilding. Now there's a website to help with everything from assessing damage and debris removal to understanding insurance rights. And it's all free! CHECK IT OUT HERE.
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CLIMATE DENIERS
Of the 535 voting members of Congress, 123 are climate deniers. Is your representative one of them? CHECK TODAY to see where your representative stands.
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STOP OFFSHORE OIL
In 2015, a devastating oil spill off the coast of Southern California killed hundreds of marine animals and severely polluted the waterways. Now, Big Oil is pushing to reopen that same pipeline. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT TO SHUT IT DOWN!
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LOW CARBON HOT WATER
Interested in saving money on your utility bill? Your hot water heater is a big contributor, but not if you replace it with the latest heat pump technology. LEARN HOW YOU CAN SWITCH to a super-efficient heat pump hot water heater and save.
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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Artist, storyteller, and content creator BIRDIE SAM uses their platform to challenge fossil fuel executives and advocate for climate justice, action, and Indigenous rights.

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Artist, storyteller, and content creator BIRDIE SAM uses their platform to challenge fossil fuel executives and advocate for climate justice, action, and Indigenous rights.
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Meteorologist ARIEL RODRÍGUEZ uses his platform on Telemundo in Miami to address climate change and bring awareness around crucial environmental stories to the Spanish-speaking community.

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Meteorologist ARIEL RODRÍGUEZ uses his platform on Telemundo in Miami to address climate change and bring awareness around crucial environmental stories to the Spanish-speaking community.
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Co-executive Director for WeCount!, OSCAR LONDOÑO, focuses on the rights and well-being of immigrant workers impacted by extreme heat. Under his leadership, WeCount! launched the ¡Que Calor! Campaign to advocate for a national heat standard.

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Co-executive Director for WeCount!, OSCAR LONDOÑO, focuses on the rights and well-being of immigrant workers impacted by extreme heat. Under his leadership, WeCount! launched the ¡Que Calor! Campaign to advocate for a national heat standard.
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The climate crisis in pictures. Our lens is global.

Storm surge and flooding inundate a neighborhood after many evacuate in Punta Gorda, Florida.

CNN | 19 days ago
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Wellington, Florida faced life threatening winds and storm surge wreaking havoc on residents and the community.

Reuters | 19 days ago
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A crane on the top of a surrounding high rise building in St.Petersburg collapsed into the side of the Tampa Bay Times building causing catastrophic damage.

Tampa Bay Times | 19 days ago
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Tampa Bay Ray’s stadium, Tropicana Field, in St. Petersburg, which was set up with beds for first responders, was torn apart by high winds.

Tampa Bay Times | 19 days ago
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Before hitting Florida, Hurricane Milton hit the Yucatán Peninsula as a Category 5 bringing severe rain, flooding, and storm surges.

CNN | 19 days ago
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SURFS UP — A surfer from Japan spearheads a movement on his home island after industrial development moves in, threatening their coastline and biodiverse ecosystems. (Patagonia)

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AS DIRTY AS IT SOUNDS — Have you heard of a stripper well? Not the booty-shaking kind. Hear how these low-producing oil wells are clogging the state of California. (Yellow Dot Studios)

 

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JOURNEY FOR JUSTICE —Follow Anjali Sharma as she travels the Pacific to hold big polluters accountable, fighting for climate justice and inspiring a new generation of activists. (Greenpeace)

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STORM SURGES — Meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks down the science behind storm surges, and why they are the most dangerous part of hurricanes. (ABC News)

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MOVED TO TEARS — Meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks down the science behind storm surges, and why they are the most dangerous part of hurricanes. (NBC)

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

For the first time in history, a hurricane has exploded from a Category 1 to a Category 5 in half a day. The storm is being called unsurvivable, and a mandatory evacuation is in effect for the west coast of Florida.

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OUT TO DRY

The world’s freshwater supply is drying up at the fastest rate in 30 years as rivers and lakes are at significant risk. And it’s because climate breakdown is changing where water flows.

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PFAs IN YOUR ZZZs

Can’t sleep? It could be because of increased exposure to forever chemicals. A new study has found that young adults who have traces of PFAS in their blood reported significantly poor quality of sleep.

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PASS ON METHANE GAS

Thought coal was the worst carbon emitter? Exported methane gas actually produces far worse emissions. Find out what this major new study uncovered and why ending methane is a global priority.

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FAULTY SYSTEM

Do we need a new hurricane rating system? A hurricane’s strength is categorized by wind speed, but much of recent damage is coming from flooding. Perhaps scientist’s systems are no longer applicable.

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LAND REVIVAL

The future of farming may lie in the past. People living in arid zones like Arizona and New Mexico had a different history, one where farming thrived. And now, the Navajo are restoring their watersheds with time-honored techniques.

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HUMAN ERROR

The vital signs of Earth are hitting their limits. And senior climate experts are now saying the figure of humanity hangs in the balance… unless radical changes are made.

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LEAD RULE

The EPA has finally taken action on lead contamination, in a major victory for public health. Now, it's time for water utilities and regulators to step up and deliver safe, clean drinking water to every American.

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PARK PASS

The Inflation Reduction Act has worked to prepare National Parks against their greatest threat: climate change. This will help to protect them against unprecedented flooding, fires, droughts, and disease.

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VIENNA WAITS FOR YOU

Devastating floods have destroyed regions on nearly every continent, but one city stands out by staying dry. Vienna, the capital of Austria seems to have escaped recent catastrophic flooding, but how?

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ELECTION RECYCLING

The moment the election is over, your supportive yard sign immediately turns to trash. Cities around the U.S. are preparing for the uptick in waste this November featuring election mailers, stickers, and yard signs. Can these items be recycled?

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A LIVING FOREST

A sacred indigenous territory right in the heart of the Amazon rainforest has officially been demarcated for protection. And though the Munduruku people have fought for land that’s always belonged to them, this is still a historic win.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES

A small Massachusetts town struggled with peak electric loads on cold winter days. So the town of Wakefield decided to use a 15-megawatt grid-connected battery to help their peak energy, as well as their schools with limited budgets.

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FLOATING POWERHOUSE

A semi-submersible offshore wind farm is crushing its own output records year over year. This powerful source of renewable energy shows how offshore wind power could be the future of clean energy.

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HURRICANE MILTON

As the dust settles on a devastating night in west Florida, news crews and first responders work to assess the damage from Tampa Bay to Sarasota.

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NOT ON YOUR SIDE

Many survivors of Hurricane Helene’s massive damage have little or no insurance coverage, as flood-risk in the region was relatively low. Now thousands of people will struggle to rebuild their lives after total destruction. What can be done?

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DAMNING TRUTH

American dams weren’t built for today’s climate-charged rain and floods and infrastructure is facing unprecedented challenges. How can the future safety of communities that rely on dams be protected?

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FEMA ON THE BRINK

The U.S. is trapped in a cycle of disasters bigger than what recovery systems were built for. FEMA is stretched thin, and insurance companies are pulling out of high-risk areas. Can the government provide enough funds as disasters worsen?

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STORM THEORIES

In the wake of a devastating hurricane, misinformation is spreading faster than the floodwaters. Conspiracy theories and false rumors are endangering lives and hindering recovery efforts, and agencies have been forced to combat fear-mongering with facts.

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CLIMATE BLINDSPOTS

As a massive storm bears down on their districts, fossil fuel-backed representatives are simultaneously pushing legislation claiming the climate crisis is a “false emergency."

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PETROLEUM RETREAT

BP Oil has announced abandonment of their already modified plan to cut oil and gas output by the end of this decade. It’s unclear how the company might return to their energy transition strategy, as their 2050 net-zero goal is still currently in place.

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