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February 27, 2025

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
GET OUT OF JAIL?
They fueled the climate crisis. They deceived the public. Now, Big Oil is asking Congress for legal immunity so they never have to pay for the destruction they caused. We can’t let them off the hook. TELL CONGRESS: NO SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR POLLUTERS!
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PROTECT OUR LUNGS
The EPA is considering new limits on dangerous NOx pollution from gas-fired power plants, but they need to hear from you! Exposure to NOx leads to asthma and respiratory disease and stricter limits mean healthier air for everybody. ADD YOUR VOICE NOW AND DEMAND the strongest safeguards possible!
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FIX OUR PRIORITIES
The House has passed a bill called "Fix Our Forests Act,” which is quite a misleading name. The bill exploits the fear following the Los Angeles wildfires and advocates logging of all sorts but without any requirement for environmental review or public input. DEMAND your Senators stop this harmful bill before it's too late.
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TAKING NATURE BLACK
Tickets for the Taking Nature Black conference in Washington, D.C. are available now. Filled with inspiring climate leaders, this gathering seeks to upend the segregation of black faces in green spaces. Speakers include Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Carolyn Finney, and Wawa Gatheru. You can attend both in person or remotely!
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VOICE OF CHANGE
The future isn’t written yet, but you can help shape it. The My Climate Story summit brings together storytellers, scientists, and changemakers to share powerful narratives on April 10. Want to tell yours? Submit by March 1 for a chance to present live.
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PARKS NEED PEOPLE
Over 1,000 National Park Service staff have lost their jobs, putting our parks and visitors at risk. Parks also serve as biodiversity refuges and buffer zones for human encroachment on wildlife. TELL CONGRESS TO STOP THE CUTS—these wonders of the world depend on it!
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NOT A DISPOSABLE PLANET
Convenience shouldn’t come at the cost of our planet. Megabrands like Adidas, Amazon, and Apple — as well as fast fashion brands like H&M and Shein — are drowning us in plastic waste. We refuse to let them off the hook. Speak up now and DEMAND REAL COMMITMENTS to reduce plastic and wasteful production before it’s too late.
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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Award-winning environmentalist and co-founder of Take 3 for the Sea TIM SILVERWOOD fights plastic pollution globally. His Ocean Impact Organisation aims to funnel $100M into ocean startups by 2025, pushing for radical change in ocean conservation.

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Award-winning environmentalist and co-founder of Take 3 for the Sea TIM SILVERWOOD fights plastic pollution globally. His Ocean Impact Organisation aims to funnel $100M into ocean startups by 2025, pushing for radical change in ocean conservation.
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Crabber and conservationist TIA CLARK is reconnecting communities to the water, one crab trap at a time. Through Casual Crabbing with Tia, she shares Gullah Geechee traditions, builds oyster reefs, and empowers communities to protect their coastal ecosystems.

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Crabber and conservationist TIA CLARK is reconnecting communities to the water, one crab trap at a time. Through Casual Crabbing with Tia, she shares Gullah Geechee traditions, builds oyster reefs, and empowers communities to protect their coastal ecosystems.
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Grammy-nominated singer and actress ANTONIQUE SMITH is using her platform to inspire climate action. Through her non-profit, Climate Revival, she’s mobilizing communities through music, spoken word, and public engagement to address environmental injustices.

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Grammy-nominated singer and actress ANTONIQUE SMITH is using her platform to inspire climate action. Through her non-profit, Climate Revival, she’s mobilizing communities through music, spoken word, and public engagement to address environmental injustices.
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OUT OF PLAIN SIGHT — What happens when toxic waste is dumped and forgotten? Out of Plain Sight reveals a decades-old environmental crime lurking beneath the Pacific that still affects our health today. (LA Times)

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THE GRAB — Oil has long been seen as the world’s most valuable resource … but governments and investors are seizing other resources that will prove more valuable in the long run — food and water. (Magnolia Pictures)

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FOOD, INC. 2 — Fifteen years after Food, Inc., its sequel reveals how food giants have only grown stronger — while workers and consumers pay the price. What will the future of our food look like? (Magnolia Pictures)

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BHUTAN'S CRISIS — The small Himalayan nation of Bhutan is the world’s first carbon-negative country. It’s illegal to cut down trees, and fast-flowing rivers power most of the nation. Yet it’s still vulnerable to climate change. (Al Jazeera)

 

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TO DAM OR NOT TO DAM — Dams power our homes and protect us from floods, but they devastate our rivers. See how these three ecosystems roared back to life after dam removal. (SciShow)

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

The climate crisis is a problem deeply embedded in consumerism and the chemicals in all of our products. A team of scientists and policy experts are arguing that these chemicals threaten to destroy the conditions that support life on earth.

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NATURE'S TEST

The complete survey of America’s land, water, and wildlife set for publication in the coming weeks has been shut down by the Trump Administration. However, the 150 scientists who collaborated on this assessment are working together to publish it anyway.

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COAL CRUSHED

Renewables overtook coal last year, providing a quarter of U.S. electricity while coal production hit a record low. Green energy is cheaper, employs millions, and fuels a growing economy, but will this progress be reversed with federal support on the chopping block?

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FOG TO FRESHWATER

Chile’s Atacama Desert is one the driest places on Earth, and their population is surging. So scientists are tapping into an invisible water source: fog. Can this simple technology quench the thirst of this region?

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LIONFISH HUNTRESSES

Invasive lionfish are threatening precious reef ecosystems in the Caribbean. Now, two women are protecting reef populations, hunting the lionfish for sustainable education, and incorporating them into every recipe they can!

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COORDINATED COVER-UP

Big Oil, plastics, and agrichemicals aren’t just polluting the planet—they’re polluting the conversation. A deep dive into 120,000 tweets shows these industries work together on social media to push misleading narratives.

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SEE YOU IN COURT

Environmental organizations around the country are filing the first of many lawsuits against the Trump Administration to challenge their illegal order to remove ocean protections in offshore drilling sites. See you in court!

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COAL GOALS

What if we could turn former coal mines into clean energy hubs? Those sites have powered Appalachia and the rest of the country for more than a century. Find out how they are upgrading dirty energy across Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

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WINDOWS TO THE FUTURE

Imagine a window that lets the sun in AND charges your house at the same time. We are now closer than ever to that reality. The world’s largest fully transparent organic PV window is a leap forward toward cleaner buildings.

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DENIAL ON TRIAL

A Minnesota judge understood the assignment, and will not be dismissing the trials against Big Oil. Corporations are on trial for running campaigns to mislead the state about the harms of dirty energy. We second the motion, your honor.

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DONATION STATION

After a disaster occurs, there's often a second wave of problems: a huge amount of unneeded donations that can't be distributed, or end up in landfills. A small nonprofit in Asheville is trying to change that.

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SHELL'S GAME

After decades of oil spills destroyed large swaths of Nigeria, Shell is no closer to cleaning up their mess. In fact, a new report shows that the eight-year cleanup has been fraught with corruption and mismanagement. If Shell doesn’t care, who will fix this?

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SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES

NOAA Fisheries is bracing for budget cuts that threaten its ability to manage U.S. waters, enforce regulations, and protect marine habitats. With international conservation efforts also on the line, the ripple effects could be felt worldwide.

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COST OF FREE SPEECH

A fossil fuel corporation is suing Greenpeace for $300 million. The lawsuit alleges defamation and criminal behavior surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. If the suit succeeds, the future of protesting will be irrevocably altered.

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GOV. GUTTED

Trump’s environmental layoffs will leave pollution unregulated, national parks short-staffed, and disaster response in shambles. Even his own energy agenda may stall without enough permitting staff. With agencies gutted, who will be left to do the job?

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CTRL, ALT, DELETE

Farmers are getting out their pitchforks for climate change. An organic farming association group is suing the USDA for deleting climate-related pages from its website. They say the climate data is crucial for their industry and must be restored immediately.

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GREEN NEW WHAT?

Trump says he’s killing the “Green New Deal,” but really he’s killing the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill signed into law that was a win for more than just activists. Now Democrats and environmentalists are split on how to come together to save the IRA.

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ROLLBACKS

Congress is moving quickly to dismantle Biden-era climate regulations, with votes this week to repeal a methane ruling as well as water heater efficiency standards. This administration claims the rules are driving up costs for consumers.

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