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December 12, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
BIDEN'S FINAL ACTIONS
President Biden has the chance to leave a climate legacy before he leaves office. Join Fossil Free Media’s demands to hold polluters accountable and take decisive action on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) during his final days.
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THE LAST FRONTIER
Oil companies will be bidding on leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in a matter of weeks. Help protect this pristine wilderness and make it known that previous drilling in this area has been detrimental to local ecosystems.
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PLASTIC FASHION
Hold the CEOs and shareholders of big brands like Adidas, Amazon, Shein and Unilever accountable for trashing the planet with their plastic waste. Demand immediate reduction of plastic packaging and cheap disposable products!
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LAWYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE
Law firms are complicit in enabling and securing fossil fuel projects for oil companies. Now, one group of lawyers is taking matters into their own hands, and boycotting cases that put our future in jeopardy. Read the “Declaration of Conscience” from Lawyers are Responsible here, and send it to the lawyers in your life.
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CLIMATE SUPERFUND
New York’s Climate Superfund Bill would force fossil fuel companies to pay for climate adaptation. Be a part of climate defenders and tell Governor Hochul to pass the bill and support the infrastructure the state needs protection from — droughts, storms and floods
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TOXIC CONTROL
The EPA is meant to protect the people, not chemical companies. Ensure EPA administrator Michael Regan strengthens chemical safety laws through the Toxic Substances Control Act, and holds chemical companies accountable for the harm their products cause.
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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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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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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Les Soulèvements de la Terre founding member LÉNA LAZARE is pushing the bounds of environmental activism. Known for her involvement in disruptive protests like the mega-basin demonstration at Sainte-Soline, Lazare has helped orchestrate actions targeting major carbon contributors.

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Les Soulèvements de la Terre founding member LÉNA LAZARE is pushing the bounds of environmental activism. Known for her involvement in disruptive protests like the mega-basin demonstration at Sainte-Soline, Lazare has helped orchestrate actions targeting major carbon contributors.
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Grandfather, diver, and Goldman Prize Environmentalist HOWARD WOOD has dedicated his life to restoring Scotland’s seas. From creating community-managed protected areas to marine biodiversity recovery Wood is a natural force for the Scotland coastline.

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Grandfather, diver, and Goldman Prize Environmentalist HOWARD WOOD has dedicated his life to restoring Scotland’s seas. From creating community-managed protected areas to marine biodiversity recovery Wood is a natural force for the Scotland coastline.
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ZOMBIE FIRES — Peat fires smolder underground for months, sometimes even years — so how do we extinguish these elusive blazes? (TED-Ed)

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GOLD STAR TREES — Not all tree-planting projects are effective. Learn how the Global Biodiversity Standard sets the bar for true restoration. (Ecosia)

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BREAKING EARTH NEWS — Big Oil raked in  $1.3 trillion last year, costing lives, health, and our planet's future. So how do we make polluters pay? (Yellow Dot Studios)

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MISSION BLUE — Follow the life of Sylvia Earle, a marine biologist developing marine protected areas called  “Hope Spots.” (Waterbear)

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

A new study presents a nature conservation paradox: non-native species thrive in new environments while remaining endangered in their natural habitats. Should these species be protected, despite risks to local ecosystems?

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A WETLAND'S WORTH

From filtering water to reducing flood risks, wetlands do it all — but industrial agriculture and weakened protections are annihilating them. A key provision in the latest farm bill could hold a solution, but how likely is it to even work? See the details here.

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AIRBABY

A growing body of research proves that exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk — for everyone. Common air pollutants can be detrimental to egg, sperm, and embryo development.

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NATURE'S SHIELD

More intense storms require better coastal defense. Even better than seawalls, mangroves help prevent floods and stabilize coastlines. So protecting these ecosystems is vital!

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INSANE IN THE MEMBRANE

Glyphosate is one of the most commonly used pesticides in American agriculture and has just been linked to long-term brain inflammation. Perhaps high rates of Alzheimer’s and dementia isn’t so normal after all…

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A STEP FORWARD

After much discussion, the EPA has finally banned two incredibly harmful chemicals often casually used in dry cleaning. If these chemicals were so dangerous, why did it take the EPA so long to ban them?

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COAL CANCEL

The High Court of South Africa has nixed the government’s plan to build a gigantic, polluting 1,500MW coal-fired power plant. The court said the government failed to recognize children and their right to a healthy environment.

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POWER ON RAILS

For the first time, a company in Switzerland has found a way to create solar panels that railway trains can pass over. It’s a “solar carpet” and the pilot program is about to begin. See the incredible details here.

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LAST UNTOUCHED WILDERNESS

Norway has decided to halt its deep-sea mining plans. This decision is a victory for environmental conservation and a testament to the power of public pressure and advocacy.

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WINDOWS TO THE FUTURE

A Michigan startup found a way to turn windows into cash and now the DOE is getting involved. See how this small company has big plans that will help both climate change and your wallet.

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ONE TOWN

The small town of Carrboro, NC is suing one of the state’s largest utilities. The town argues that Duke Energy knew about Climate Change for over 50 years, but continued to build polluting plants. Can this little town take on Big Oil successfully?

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CRIMINALIZED ACTIONS

Climate activists are being targeted with increasingly harsh measures, including arrests, fines, and lengthy jail sentences. If even peaceful protestors can face jail time, then all activists are at risk.

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MELTING HORIZON

A small town in the Arctic is sinking into the melting permafrost and could soon vanish. See the incredible lengths this community is going to stay in their homes as long as possible.

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PESTICIDE MEASURES

The EPA has proposed an adjustment to the allowable threshold for pesticides used in agriculture. The new limit would be double the current one… what does this mean for our food?

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NIGERIAN NEEDS

Shell claims they clean up all the spills they cause, yet Nigeria is still reeling from decades of unchecked destruction from the company. Now, a plan for a subsidiary sale could help Shell avoid addressing countless leaks. What does that mean for the nation?

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RATES GONE WILD

Homeowners are facing a growing financial risk on top of climate vulnerabilities. Homes in most at-risk areas are also being hit with rises in insurance premiums, indicating the strain climate is placing on insurance companies.

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