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November 21, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
RECIPE FOR DISASTER
Senators Manchin and Barrasso are pushing a dangerous bill that would greenlight dirty fossil fuel and mining projects. This legislation would weaken environmental protections, pollute our air and water, and undermine climate action. URGE CONGRESS to oppose the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024.
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FIGHT AHEAD
Join the fight for climate justice! Hear from grassroots leaders and top climate champions in Congress on how to push back against Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda. Together, we can drive action for clean energy and environmental justice. DON’T MISS THIS vital conversation!
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PAY UP, PHASE OUT
World leaders are deciding the planet’s future at COP29, and this is President Biden’s chance to take bold action before it’s too late. JOIN US IN demanding a fully funded phaseout of fossil fuels. Write to Biden’s climate team today and ensure the U.S. leads the fight.
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TURN THE TIDE
The Biden administration is backpedaling on a mandatory cap on global plastic production through the Global Plastics Treaty. It’s time to support ambitious targets to reduce plastic production and improve waste management for future generations. DEMAND THE U.S. be a part of the solution.
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PASS DISASTER AID
Hurricane Helene devastated Appalachia. Now, federal funding is crucial for repairing homes, businesses and infrastructure — so why is it being stalled? TELL CONGRESS to act now and provide the necessary disaster relief resources for Appalachian citizens.
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ALL LIVING THINGS
11 days. Countless stories. One goal: a sustainable future. The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival is hosting virtual screenings that educate, inspire, and empower. WATCH FOR FREE or pay-what-you-feel with an All Access Pass!
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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Climate justice activist and writer DOMINIQUE PALMER blends the arts, storytelling, and advocacy to fill the gap between the black community and the climate industry. She is the founder of the Youth Climate Justice Fund, the first youth-to-youth-led climate organization.

Dominique
Palmer

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Climate justice activist and writer DOMINIQUE PALMER blends the arts, storytelling, and advocacy to fill the gap between the black community and the climate industry. She is the founder of the Youth Climate Justice Fund, the first youth-to-youth-led climate organization.
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Indigenous advocate HELENA GUALINGA is a fierce defender of Indigenous rights, fighting extractivism and colonial oppression in the Amazon. She shares the wisdom of the "living forest," inspiring future Amazonian leaders.

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Gualinga

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Indigenous advocate HELENA GUALINGA is a fierce defender of Indigenous rights, fighting extractivism and colonial oppression in the Amazon. She shares the wisdom of the "living forest," inspiring future Amazonian leaders.
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Climate Justice Activist HIKARU WAKEEL HAYAKAWA founded Climate Cardinals, a global youth-led organization that translates climate information into 100+ languages. He's a passionate advocate for language accessibility in climate science, ensuring everyone has the knowledge to combat climate change.

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Hayakawa

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Climate Justice Activist HIKARU WAKEEL HAYAKAWA founded Climate Cardinals, a global youth-led organization that translates climate information into 100+ languages. He's a passionate advocate for language accessibility in climate science, ensuring everyone has the knowledge to combat climate change.
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BURNT COUNTRY— Discover the ancient wisdom of Indigenous fire management practices and their potential to address modern-day environmental challenges. (ALT EFF 2024)

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ABRDN — A new video game — Asset Manager Quest is — is designed to annoy fossil fuel financiers. You can become the CEO of Abrdn and make difficult choices to pollute the planet or not. (Oli Frost)

 

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LAW & ESTHER — Witness Esther Kiobel’s journey as she battles Shell in a Dutch court, seeking accountability for the ten men who were executed following a protest in 1995. (ALT EFF 2024)

 

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SHOPPING CONSPIRACY — There is a brain science to online shopping, and corporations have mastered it. From whistleblowers to trash mountains, see the sinister playbook of Big Business. (Netflix)

 

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Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
EARTH'S DEPTH

How do tectonic plates affect our climate? Volcanoes, undersea vents, and ocean ridges all give carbon pollution a means of escape.

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MAPPING DISASTER

Scientists only linked climate to extreme weather events in 2004. But that kick started a field of study that has grown rapidly. Carbon Brief did a heavy lift and mapped the trends of frequency and severity.

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BONE DRY

Horrifying wildfires aren’t just for California anymore. New York and New Jersey are on fire as the east coast faces an 8-inch rain deficit.

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AIR STRIKE

A group of researchers just reported that “tropospheric ozone,” a highly toxic super pollutant that can also harm human health. But only a few knew about it until COP29.

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A FERMENTED DELIGHT

A Stanford University assistant professor made a convincing argument that fungal fermentation of food waste and agricultural byproducts could be the next culinary frontier, as it’s already revolutionizing the food waste process in Indonesia.

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LOCAL VICTORIES

While climate may not have been in the spotlight for the presidential election, voters across the country quietly passed climate and conservation measures that totaled billions in state and local elections. See where the votes counted.

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IN THE TEXTBOOKS

Minnesota students are gaining a deeper understanding of climate change and the steps needed to address it. By incorporating climate science into the curriculum, schools are inspiring students to become part of the solution.

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HISTORIC DEAL

A historic agreement will fund Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories to conserve their own land and waters. The deal reflects an unprecedented level of collaboration in the region.

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A BLOODY GOOD BATTERY

A UK battery-powered train outperformed a diesel engine in both quality and fuel savings in an unprecedented test. Other countries have already paved the way for battery-powered trains, avoiding expensive infrastructure.

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CLEAN COMMUTES

Nineteen public transit ballot initiatives were approved across the country, providing over $13 billion in crucial funds for a decarbonized economy.

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UNITED FRONT

The UK, New Zealand and Colombia have joined the COFFIS coalition, led by the Netherlands — a growing coalition of countries pledging to phase out fossil fuels, including subsidies. See how the clean energy transition is being accelerated.

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LAND BACK

The Osage Nation has achieved a significant milestone by securing the return of 43,000 acres of ancestral land. This historic feat marks a triumph for Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination.

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EPA...?

President Trump has tapped former NY rep Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Only really known for his stance on foreign policy, Zeldin has virtually no experience in environmental policy

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ON THE BENCH

Trump’s vow to scrap Biden’s climate policies will mean throwing $80 billion into the trash. If the U.S. sits on the sidelines, other nations can step in and make bank on renewable investments and policies.

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CHIEF EXPOSED

COP seems like a joke, and it’s a bad one at that. An undercover climate group recorded a sting operation where the CEO of COP29 agreed to facilitate oil and gas investment deals in exchange for sponsoring the climate summit.

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NEPA UNDER FIRE

One of the oldest and most consequential environmental laws in the United States is under attack, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Learn about the importance of NEPA before it vanishes.

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TOO EXTREME FOR EXXON

Trump’s plan for climate rollbacks are so extreme that even the fossil fuel industry is worried. ExxonMobil CEO, Darren Woods, is urging Trump to stay in the Paris Climate Accord. Why?

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TRANSBOUNDARY CHALLENGES

Indigenous communities are worried about pollution and destruction to their way of life as Canada's push to become a global mining powerhouse is putting everyone at risk.

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PROTECT THE COSTS

The architects of the Inflation Reduction Act — the largest climate bill in history — are finding ways to Trump-proof funding, but they’re running low on time. See their strategy to protect the bill.

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