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March 13, 2025

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
LIGHTS, CAMERA, CLIMATE ACTION
The 2025 Environmental Film Festival is bringing the world’s best green films to Washington, DC, from March 20-29. Experience powerful storytelling that inspires change, whether in-person or through year-round virtual screenings. Find your perfect lineup and join the movement!
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PROTECT THE FUNDS
When President Trump first stepped into office, he ordered a pause on billions of dollars in federal and state funding connected to the Inflation Reduction Act. This was not only illegal, but catastrophic for consumers and our national security. DEMAND CONGRESS restore the funding they voted for and Americans need.
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BEYOND THE STRAW
Don’t let the headlines fool you, plastic straws are only the tip of a massive plastic iceberg. The real crisis lies in our rampant production and disposal of single-use plastics, with too many Americans forced to rely on bottled water. SIGN UP TODAY and join Plastic Pollute’s discussion on replacing throwaway plastics with real solutions!
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SAVE CLEAN ENERGY
The Trump administration doesn’t want to just pause funding for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)... they want to throw it away entirely. The IRA will deliver 4x the return on taxpayer investment, $2.7 trillion in jobs, and energy savings over the next decade. Why would we throw that money away? TELL CONGRESS to be smart and keep INVESTING IN AMERICA!
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END POLLUTER HAND OUTS
Why should our tax dollars prop up Big Oil’s profits? With key tax policies expiring in 2025, Congress must choose: to keep rewarding polluters or invest in a future that works for all of us. DEMAND AN END TO FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDIES TODAY!
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TO BE CONTINUED

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Republican-led efforts to halt climate change lawsuits in blue states. Now, cases demanding billions in damages for climate disasters will move forward, putting Big Oil in the legal hot seat.

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POWERED BY WOMEN

Women are flipping the script on climate adaptation, spearheading bold solutions from cacao agroforestry in the Philippines to reforestation in Mexico. Their work is about redefining leadership and ensuring a sustainable, equitable future for all.

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SOLAR STATE

Florida just leapfrogged California in utility-scale solar growth, making the Sunshine State a solar superpower. Favorable policies and federal tax incentives are leading the charge — whether state leaders acknowledge climate change or not.

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RIVER IN'NIT?

How did a river in England get the legal rights matching humans? The River Ouse in Sussex now has the right to flow pollution free and maintain its native diversity.

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IN THE ZONE

London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is proving its worth, slashing nitrogen dioxide levels and cutting carbon emissions equivalent to 3 million fewer flights. With nearly 97% of vehicles now compliant, air quality has improved citywide.

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BALANCING ACT

Britain is scrapping future North Sea drilling aiming to fund the clean energy transition without spooking investors. Now, Unions warn of job losses and the industry push for stability... so the real test is still ahead.

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CANCER ALLEY CONTINUES

A chemical company being sued by the U.S. government for polluting communities in Cancer Alley is now off the hook. The lawsuit argued the company was causing “imminent and substantial endangerment.” The Trump administration killed the case anyway.

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SAY WHAT NOW?

Trump’s sweeping executive orders to ban terms considered “woke” are resulting in institutions flagging scientific studies that reference climate change. Can scientists do their jobs when their work is censored or made to vanish?

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HYDRO DISCOVERY

Sacre bleu! France has uncovered what may be the world’s largest hydrogen deposit. At 46 million tons, the total value could exceed $92 trillion. However, the legitimacy of the claim is in question and folks may have their wires crossed. See the details here.

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POLLUTER TROPHY

Half of the world’s Co2 pollution comes from just 36 companies. This annual study proves that as pollution increases, the companies topping the chart stay largely the same. Check out the biggest villains here.

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SMOGGY SILENCE

A brilliant State Department program that broadcasted air quality data from over 80 embassies and consulates throughout the world has been cancelled. The program provided public access to nations' pollution data. Trump and Musk canned the program for “budgetary” reasons.

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CASE FOR EARTH'S RIGHTS

What if rivers, forests, and mountains had legal rights? The Rights of Nature movement is turning that question into action. A coalition of indigenous leaders and environmentalists claim that Canadian mining firms are violating the rights of nature, and they are putting together a plan to prove it.

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LAKE PLASTIC — States that border the Great Lakes have access to fresh water that might protect them from some climate risks. But it turns out, microplastics are infiltrating water sources there too. What can be done? (Wonderhouse Films)

 

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FLOW — A great flood, a solitary cat, and a drifting ark of survivors — can they find harmony in a fractured world? Embark on this Oscar winning animated tale of resilience, mystery, and the wild beauty of adaptation. (Madman Films)

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THE WHITE HOUSE EFFECT — What if the US had actually acted on climate change in 1992? Using only archival footage, The White House Effect is a riveting look at how we almost saved a planet. (Actual Films Docs)

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NATIONAL OUTRAGE — We’re hearing a lot from Trump and Musk as they push park rangers out of jobs. But we’ve barely heard from the park rangers themselves. Hear their take amidst a backdrop of protests. (More Perfect Union)

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ISLAND OF GOD — Four Sururu fisherwomen in a traditional fishing village in Brazil are making waves far beyond their nets, rallying communities and world leaders alike to fight for their rights and the planet. (Skoll.org)

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

It’s hard to count insects. Still, the most comprehensive recent study has scientists concerned — butterfly populations have plummeted across the contiguous United States. What do populations in your region look like?

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OUT OF SERVICE

There’s a current in the Antarctic that helps the Earth regulate its climate known as the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. A new study shows the rapid melting of ice water is messing with its flow. Exactly how bad is this?

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PRODUCTS, PERIOD.

Twenty billion disposable menstrual products are discarded each year in the U.S. alone. With a huge array of reusable options, which is the most sustainable and how safe are they really?

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NOT SO SWEET

Florida’s sugar industry burns fields to boost efficiency, but the fallout—literally—lands on communities already struggling with pollution. Studies link the “black snow” to serious health risks, yet protections exist only for affluent suburbs.

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PRAIRIE PROTECTIONS

Bianca Sicich lost her job at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in a mass layoff, but she’s still showing up to protect one of Texas’ most endangered species. She knows this precious bird can’t wait for political battles to settle.

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AGROPLASTIC

Just when we thought the microplastic situation couldn’t get worse … a new study from the University of Missouri found that fertilizers on a controlled release actually break down into microplastics. And then those go into the soil, water, and crops that we eat.

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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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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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PH KM REYES is the Executive Director of Centre for Sustainability, leading efforts to protect Palawan’s last pristine rainforests. Her work has transformed communities into conservation hubs.

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PH KM REYES is the Executive Director of Centre for Sustainability, leading efforts to protect Palawan’s last pristine rainforests. Her work has transformed communities into conservation hubs.
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Conservation filmmaker GUNJAN MENON tells powerful stories focusing on some of the most endangered species on Earth to help understand human-wildlife coexistence and conflict. As co-founder of Beyond Premiers, her award-winning documentaries uplift underrepresented voices in filmmaking.

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Conservation filmmaker GUNJAN MENON tells powerful stories focusing on some of the most endangered species on Earth to help understand human-wildlife coexistence and conflict. As co-founder of Beyond Premiers, her award-winning documentaries uplift underrepresented voices in filmmaking.
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