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January 16, 2025

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
MAKE POLLUTERS PAY
California has faced $50 – $100 billion in damages for extreme weather events in the last 5 years alone. The companies who are responsible for these climate-fueled fires should be the ones to pay for the damages, not us. TELL CALIFORNIA'S LEADERSHIP to pass the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Bill.
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THE PEOPLES MARCH
Protests are planned across the country on January 18th, calling for racial, labor and environmental justice. JOIN THE PEOPLE'S MARCH in one of 250+ actions and defend our right to fight for a clean, liveable future.
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SAVE THE CITY OF ANGELS
SEND AID AND RESOURCES to those suffering in Los Angeles whose lives have been upended by the ongoing wildfires. See WaterBear’s collection of resources to see how you can help.
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STOP THE MONEY PIPELINE
While insurance agencies have withdrawn home coverage in large swathes of California, they haven't stopped protecting fossil fuel companies drilling for more oil and gas. Americans deserve reliable insurance coverage that doesn't subsidize the destruction of their property, threatening that very coverage. It's time to STOP THE HYPOCRISY.
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SHUTDOWN
Be a part of Climate Defiance’s plan to protest at the Democratic National Convention, as the party has continued to sell out to the highest bidders - Big Oil. Use your voice on January 31st and end the party’s fealty to the industry!
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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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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Professor of Climate and Energy Policy LEAH STOKES helped craft the Inflation Reduction Act and led the historic legislation through Congress. Stokes is a leader, organizer, researcher, and communicator in her field and a force for clean energy and climate progress.

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Professor of Climate and Energy Policy LEAH STOKES helped craft the Inflation Reduction Act and led the historic legislation through Congress. Stokes is a leader, organizer, researcher, and communicator in her field and a force for clean energy and climate progress.
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Attorney and Conservationist AMY CORDALIS focuses on Indigenous rights and environmental restoration. As former General Counsel for the Yurok Tribe, she led efforts to remove hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, restoring fish habitats and Indigenous lifeways.

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Attorney and Conservationist AMY CORDALIS focuses on Indigenous rights and environmental restoration. As former General Counsel for the Yurok Tribe, she led efforts to remove hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, restoring fish habitats and Indigenous lifeways.
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FOREST GUARDIANS — The Ogiek Indigenous People of Western Kenya continue to be stewards of their land despite facing violent evictions from colonialists. A recent court ruling may help them get their land back. (My Hero)

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NATIVE PLANT BOUNDARY — What’s a hedgerow? This method of planting native plants on the perimeter of crops helps to sequester carbon, filter water, and create healthy habitats in Yolo County, CA. (Center for Land-Based Learning)

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HEALING FOREST — Healing Forest, tells the story of the Yakama Nation community weaving a renewed sense of healing and possibility through land nourishment and deep-rooted gathering. (SUGi)

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DENIAL AND DECEPTION — Remember, fossil fuel companies knew. They've known for over 50 years that oil and gas pose a huge danger to the climate. But they've covered it up to keep raking in the profits. (More Perfect Union)

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WATER INEQUALITY — More than 2 million U.S. citizens don’t have access to running water. Cities like Flint, Jackson, and Mt. Vernon are examples of America’s crumbling water infrastructure. What can be done? (Water Hub)

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Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
I'M STILL STANDING

How we build houses is as important as where we build them. As wildfires tore through the Pacific Palisades, some houses with fire-resistant designs remained standing. Can we build more of this resilience?

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ANTS IN YOUR PLANTS

The future of farming might just be marching on six legs. New research is showing how ant colonies can act as living pesticides, reducing crop losses and offering a more resilient food system.

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I WILL SURVIVE

Species around the world are already adapting to survive human-caused extinction. Some elephants have even grown with no tusks to avoid poachers. From the mahogany trees to snails, find out who’s doing what to survive.

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PRESCRIBED BURNS?

Controlled burns can be an effective wildfire prevention tool — but not always. While many question whether the LA fires were a case of poor land management. But experts break down why it’s not that simple.

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DAMSELFLY IN DISTRESS

The largest global assessment ever on freshwater animals has found nearly a quarter of freshwater species are at a high risk of extinction. This includes freshwater fish, crab, and even shrimp. And agriculture and forestry pollution is part of the problem.

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MOTION DENIED

Following Honolulu’s initial lawsuit against Big Oil, Sunoco appealed to the Supreme Court hoping to stop the process. But their appeal has been denied, and the case is back on track!

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THE CLEAN WINDY CITY

All city buildings in Chicago are now operating on 100% clean energy. How did they do it? In part, by financing the largest solar farm east of the Mississippi.

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THIS ENDS HERE

Grassroots activism has successfully stopped a Mitsubishi production facility that would manufacture toxic substances and spew carbon pollution. One of the most polluted places in the U.S. just got a bit cleaner.

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ARCTIC REFUGE

Another Arctic lease sale has been canceled after receiving no bids from oil and gas companies. This latest failure is a clear sign that drilling in the Arctic is bad business.

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FOR THE TRIBES

The Biden-Harris Administration announced a $121 million investment to help Tribal communities prepare for the most severe climate-related environmental threats to their homelands.

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IN THE DUST

The EPA has approved California’s plan to phase out gas-powered cars by 2035. Carmakers in the state will have to sell increasing numbers of electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids each year until 2035. After that, the sale of most gas-powered cars will be forbidden.

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LITHIUM THIRST

Tesla’s ambitious lithium refinery faces a major hurdle in Texas — securing enough water in a drought-plagued region. Residents are raising concerns over their water supply while the nearly completed factory has yet to secure a water contract.

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A SCIENTIST'S PLEA

Dr. Peter Kalmus, a climate scientist and activist who once lived in Altadena, CA, shares his grief and anger over the devastating wildfires that destroyed his former community. He cites wildfire risk as why he left in the first place...

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BANKING ON BS

The six largest U.S. banks have backed out of the Net Zero Banking Alliance, citing political pressures within the incoming Trump administration. The initiative required investments to align with sustainability goals. Find out if your bank broke its promise.

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DOUBLE-EDGED PLASTIC

Thailand has banned plastic waste imports to combat pollution. This victory follows years of activism but is glaring in the face of an inability to reach an agreement on a Global Plastic Treaty.

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WHAT NOT TO DO

Colombia’s attempt to wean its grid off fossil fuels has produced an unexpected consequence that’s actually driving up carbon pollution in the nation. Where did they go wrong in their energy transition?

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DISRUPT TO DEFEND

Climate Defiance is known for acts of civil disobedience… even against Democrats. But behind the scenes, the group is now facing a very different opponent in the incoming administration. Will they become the climate movement’s sharpest tool?

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LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

Welcome to the Wildfire State: where insurance is as flammable as the landscape. California’s new insurance rules aim to expand coverage in fire-prone zones. With billions in wildfire damages, residents are left wondering if their coverage can survive the heat.

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