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May 22, 2025

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
SAVE THE IRA
The Inflation Reduction Act cut costs for electricity and made big, bold investments in a clean energy economy. But if Republicans get their way and pass their budget reconciliation bill, the cost to Americans would top $1.1 trillion. TELL CONGRESS to vote for the people's interest and not for a tax giveaway to Big Oil and billionaires! VOTE NO ON THIS BILL!
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FIGHT FOR US
Big Beautiful Budget Bill? More like Big Ugly Bill. The harmful provisions in this bill are disastrous to our public lands, oceans, natural resources, and clean energy. DEMAND YOUR MEMBERS of Congress vote NO on the most harmful environmental bill to ever be considered.
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5 MINS, 5 CALLS
If you haven't already called your rep in Congress to put a stop to this budget reconciliation bill, here's another nudge with some additional provisions to gripe about. CLICK THE LINK and scroll down to the “Environment” section. Make 5 calls in just 5 minutes! THIS IS NOT A DRILL. The provisions in this bill would destroy environmental regulation for the rest of our lives!
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CALL YOUR REP
Here's yet another fabulous action hub from which you can take action to save the IRA, progress on climate and clean energy, and basic protections against pollution! USE YOUR VOICE. Now is the time!
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THIS LAND IS MY LAND
Would you want a CO2, hydrogen or oil pipeline running through your backyard? If the Republican-controlled Congress gets their way, you might be stuck with it. Republicans have snuck land-grab “eminent domain” into their new bill, which would seize private homeowner land and use it for more fossil fuel infrastructure. ADD YOUR NAME and stop the federal pipeline land-grab!
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RELEASE THE FUNDS
We all want clean water, clean air, affordable communities that thrive economically, and a livable future for our children. But the current administration has frozen funds that help achieve those simple human desires. JOIN THIS COMMUNITY DISCUSSION on May 28th to see how we can protect our futures.
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COUNTERING MISINFORMATION
Climate change misinformation and disinformation are wrecking public opinion and devaluing the solutions we have at hand. Want to counter it? Attend this timely webinar on May 29th to learn how false narratives spread, who is most susceptible to them, and how to fight back, hosted by Yale’s Program on Climate Change Communication.
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WEATHER… BUT MAKE IT LIVE
Thanks to the administration's recent massive layoffs and funding cuts, weather and climate updates will no longer be reliable, if they get released at all. JOIN METEOROLOGISTS and climate scientists from across the U.S. from May 28th to June 1st, as they share their work and some tips on where we can still find critical information about our changing climate.
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OUR TERMS

Polluting, clunky diesel generators are being replaced with small-scale renewable energy projects in remote areas of Latin America. See how these communities are ensuring their own just transition.

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CHARGED CAREER

A small town in Central Illinois has been losing factory jobs for years. Now, a clean energy workforce hub promises renewal and provides training for students from disenfranchised communities in new industries.

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ACTIVISM WORKS!

The global insurance giant Chubb has dropped coverage for a massive new Liquified Natural Gas project in Louisiana. Kudos to local residents and activists who highlighted the environmental and human health risks.

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PATH LESS TRAVELED

San Francisco is successfully carving out car-free spaces for the public. What was previously the ‘Great Highway’, with multiple lanes of speeding vehicles, is now the city’s newest waterfront park.

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FLINT RELIEF

The EPA has finally lifted the nearly decade-long emergency order on Flint, Michigan’s drinking water. The long overdue milestone is marked by 97% of lead pipes replaced, yet residents are still rightfully concerned about water safety.

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LEAD THE WAY

Colombia has formalized Indigenous local governments across swaths of the Amazon, giving them land titles and a leading position as self-governing authorities. What will the framework for this look like, and what can it do?

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TOYOTA'S SITUATIONSHIP

After years of giving “electrified” vibes but not really committing, Toyota finally announces its second fully electric vehicle model. What took them so long?

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PETROMASCULINITY

A French study found men emit 25% more pollution than women. Scientists say the main cause is linked to the traditional gender norms of eating more red meat and driving more often.

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CLIMATE SUPERFUND

Last year, Vermont became the first state to pass a law that would require fossil fuel companies to pay for the cleanup of climate disasters. Now, 11 other states are following suit. But will any of these bills really be allowed to pass?

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TOXIC INJUSTICE

In San Francisco, toxic cleanups take four years longer on average in communities of color than they do in primarily white communities. Even in one of the most liberal cities in the United States, larger issues of environmental disparity are not foreign.

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CHILDREN OF THE CORN

Crop insurance is a lifeline for farmers, keeping them out of bankruptcy in extreme times. But insurance is not ready for climate impacts. And in the U.S. corn belt, a double whammy of lower yields and higher insurance would be untenable.

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FIRING FEMA

The agency most responsible for disaster preparation is now facing disaster itself. An internal memo showed that FEMA is “not ready” for hurricane season due to massive budget cuts and firings. If FEMA isn't ready, where does that leave the rest of us?

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SMOKED STRAWBERRIES

A new study found that air pollution levels the law considers “safe” aren't really safe at all. The research comes after farmworkers in the vicinity of wildfires began suffering from smoke-related illness.

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BIG OILY BILL

The current administration’s “big, ugly budget bill” is actually just the oil industry’s wish list. To name a few items: cut clean energy and tear apart the Clean Air Act. And the cherry on top is that it would increase household energy costs for consumers.

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SOUP-THROWERS

Climate activists often make the news for sensationalist stunts (think tomato soup). But where is the line? And are they even that radical to begin with? A new podcast, Sabotage, analyzes Just Stop Oil’s controversial soup-throwing tactics.

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DAVID SAVES THE SEAS — David Attenborough takes us on a journey of exploration below the waves of how we can restore our ocean. In his words, “if we save the sea, we save our world.” (National Geographic)

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ENDANGERED IN DANGER — The Endangered Species Act is one of our most successful laws, yet it’s being attacked. An Earthjustice lawyer breaks down exactly what’s happening and what can be done. (Earthjustice)

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BLACK FUTURES — Envision a future where Black folks are thriving. Influencer Leah Thompson breaks down why we must go beyond just depicting black trauma from the past and toward beautiful tellings of the future. (Intersectional Environmentalist)

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SURVIVORS — Extreme weather is the new normal, but should we be paying the premium? It's time to demand accountability from the biggest polluters. (Extreme Weather Survivors)

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

Tropical tiger mosquitoes are venturing to cooler northern regions to flee the heat, carrying dangerous dengue and chikungunya diseases no longer exclusive to the equator.

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MILLION BATHTUBS

In one day, ChatGPT consumes enough water to fill nearly a million bathtubs. In one year, it consumes more energy than 117 countries combined. See more about the impact of AI’s consumption visualized here.

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ACROSS PARTY LINES

Even as climate denial spews from Washington, recent polls show Americans are increasingly united on recognizing the unequal toll a warming climate will take on different demographics.

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OVERPROTECTED

The majority of donations in animal conservation tend to support the most attractive or charismatic species. For birds, this ‘pretty privilege’ is widespread. Even conservation can be shallow. How did we get here?

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Climate shifts have been connected to increased hospitalizations and preterm births for expectant mothers. The number of pregnancy heat-risk days has doubled on average in the last 5 years.

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MOST WANT MORE

Two-thirds of registered voters are calling for federal agencies to increase or maintain their efforts to protect Americans from global warming dangers. Looks like the administration’s cuts to climate programs are catching up to them.

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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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Indigenous rights activist and UN speaker AUTUMN PELTIER serves as the Chief Water Commissioner for the Anishinabek Nation. She aims to raise awareness for clean water access and the contaminated reserves in Canada while also inspiring youth to amplify their voices for change.

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Indigenous rights activist and UN speaker AUTUMN PELTIER serves as the Chief Water Commissioner for the Anishinabek Nation. She aims to raise awareness for clean water access and the contaminated reserves in Canada while also inspiring youth to amplify their voices for change.
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Ocean guardian and solutionist BODHI PATIL advocates for ocean protection through young people. His mission is to emphasize OHHH — Ocean Health and Human Health — are interconnected.

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Ocean guardian and solutionist BODHI PATIL advocates for ocean protection through young people. His mission is to emphasize OHHH — Ocean Health and Human Health — are interconnected.
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British-born Ghanaian entrepreneur SAMATA PATTINSON works on design, fashion, education, music, and entertainment. She is the CEO of BLACK PEARL, a cultural sustainability organization that partners with brands and individuals on high-profile events to create sustainable impact.

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British-born Ghanaian entrepreneur SAMATA PATTINSON works on design, fashion, education, music, and entertainment. She is the CEO of BLACK PEARL, a cultural sustainability organization that partners with brands and individuals on high-profile events to create sustainable impact.
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