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June 12, 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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TAKE 5 ON LINE 5
For decades, the Line 5 pipeline has carried oil and gas from one side of Canada to the other via a shortcut across the Great Lakes, the largest freshwater resource in the world. This outdated line has spilled more than 33 times, but the current EPA is fast-tracking new permits for its repair and expansion. No pipeline across the Great Lakes will ever be safe. URGE Gov. Whitmer to kill Line 5 in all its forms!
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MAKE POLLUTERS PAY
Congress has the power to prevent the Trump administration from trying to quash states passing laws requiring Big Oil to pay into a “superfund” that would compensate for climate damages they caused. If they're not forced to pay, then we the people will. Tell Congress NOT to Let Polluters Off The Hook for Climate Damage!
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STOP ZOMBIE PIPELINE
A decade after one of the worst oil spills in California history, a Texas-based Exxon offshoot is pushing to restart the exact same corroded pipeline — with no environmental review and a blatant disregard for court orders. DEMAND Newsom protect his state, enforce the law, and stand by his climate promises.
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FELL OUR FORESTS ACT
The current administration swiftly passed the stealthily-named “Fix Our Forests Act,” working in tandem with the recent “Increase Domestic Timber” executive order to make it easier for polluters to log forests on public lands. PRESSURE YOUR SENATORS to protect old-growth forests and oppose deceitful legislation that will release massive amounts of carbon and destroy critical habitats.
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NO KINGS
On June 14th, XRNYC is marching in solidarity with the No Kings Day of Action to demand an end to the dismantling of climate science and policy across the federal government, the wanton corruption and unauthorized giveaways to polluters, the auctioning off of our public lands, and so much more the American people didn't vote for. JOIN THE EVENT to stand against environmental destruction!
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END THE AGE OF PLASTICS
Plastics production contributes 8% of all climate pollution, but UN member states never finalized a Global Plastics Treaty which would cut production across the globe. That means there's still time for world leaders to negotiate a treaty that truly protects the health of the public and our planet. DEMAND they champion a robust treaty so that we can finally turn off the tap and end the age of plastic.
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FAREWELL, FACTORY FARMS!

New York has introduced a groundbreaking bill to ban new factory farms and stop the expansion of existing ones. Now this legislation can serve as a model for farming reform nationwide.

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SHOVELING CAUSE

Minnesota teens are easing their climate anxiety with shovels. From planting trees and restoring trails to tackling invasive species, they’re taking action and getting their hands dirty.

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LIGHT THE WAY

A Chicago community program to light up dark streets is illuminating a pathway to energy efficiency. Neighborhoods are safer, energy is saved, and bills are lower. How did they do it?

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CALI WILD

The California Wildlife Conservation Board has approved nearly $60 million in grant funding to preserve some of the state’s most ecologically significant habitats. See where the money will go.

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STAY, FOREST, STAY

Colombia’s rate of deforestation has fallen by nearly a third so far this year, following the government’s renewed goal to protect the Amazon rainforest. Yet the real credit lies within connections built by local communities.

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WICKED GREEN STEEL

Boston Metal is forging ahead with green steel. Their process is so clean that no carbon dioxide is emitted during production.

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HIGH SEAS TREATY

The High Seas Treaty is the first legally binding agreement that protects marine biodiversity in international waters. This week, 18 additional countries signed, bringing it closer to the required threshold for it to take effect.

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SIGNED OFF

Climate.gov has served as a key climate education portal, but the site has gone dark. Almost all of its staff were fired, and NOAA says they will no longer publish any new information. What will happen when climate education is no longer accessible?

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MACRO POWER

Texas lawmakers approved $1.8 billion in funding for solar, battery, and gas-powered microgrids. It’s a powerful move that not only will save lives, but it will open the door for more renewable projects in the future.

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MONEY LANDRY-ING

A Tulane University scientist has resigned after her research into Louisiana's petrochemical industry triggered blowback from donors and elected officials. Kimberly Terrell cites censorship from university leaders.

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YOUTH VS. TRUMP

After winning climate cases in Montana and Hawai’i, 22 young activists are suing Donald Trump, claiming his fossil fuel orders violate their constitutional rights. See the details here.

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LOUD NOISES

A world run on fossil fuels is full of loud engines and machinery. Noise pollution impacts folks in all walks of life and is linked to some surprising health effects. See the strategy some are using for their right to a little peace and quiet.

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FISH OUT OF WATER

In the Philippines, the oceans are rising, but the fish are vanishing. It’s an incredibly tough time to be a fisherman, or to have an economy that runs on fishing. See how local communities are managing this crisis.

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FAST FASHION SCORECARD

Which brands are walking the sustainable walk, and which brands are all talk? Check out the scorecard to see if your favorite brand is really eco-friendly or if it’s just touting a trend.

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UNINHABITABLE

Residents of Newtok, Alaska are being forced to relocate as their village sinks under freezing water. But their FEMA appointed home is already falling apart. It’s a telling sign of how woefully unprepared the federal government is for a world of climate migration.

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BACK 2 SCIENCE

With the UN Ocean Conference on the horizon, scientists are begging world leaders to enact policies that will benefit the ocean ecosystems and climate change. See their 10 practical ideas here.

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SEA COUNTRY — Off the coast of Northern Australia, Indigenous Kulkalaig people are fighting for their home. One woman is taking it to the government, backed by her people’s 65,000 years of stewardship. (Patagonia)

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PLANTATIONS TO POLLUTION — The most prosperous enslaver in Louisiana once held over 750 people on his sugar plantations. Now, a chemical plant is trying to build on top of hundreds of historic, unmarked graves. (The YEARS Project)

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CALL HER GOODALL — On this episode of Call Her Daddy, environmentalist icon Jane Goodall shares how she followed her passion for the natural world and broke barriers for women in science. (Call Her Daddy)

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CAUGHT BY SURPRISE — Watch Theo James proudly sling the word “sustainable” when ordering fish, only to be served up something entirely different. These “extras” make diners lose their appetite... (Blue Marine Foundation)

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Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
WAVE = PLAGUE?

Heat waves affect diseases in strange ways. Sometimes pathogens become more deadly, but other times heat wipes them out. With the Trump Administration gutting key research, prepare to be surprised by the next pandemic.

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TOXIC FIRE

It’s not just another Canadian wildfire, this one is poisonous. These flames might contain toxic metals like arsenic and lead from decades of mining, and the smoke is traveling as far as Europe.

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HOT, HOT, HOT

Scientists have coined a new climate phenomenon: super marine heat waves. These unusual surges in temperature are disrupting marine life, sea levels, and weather patterns. See how the map tracks heat wave events through time.

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HEARD ON RADAR

Whales might one day be heard in court — and in their own words. Scientists are closer than ever to deciphering sperm whale communication, which could open the door to expanded whale rights and even legal personhood.

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FLEX THOSE MUSSELS

Bangs Island Mussels shows off the biggest and best mussels in Maine. Their team has found a natural way to combat ocean acidification that also leads to productive mussel sites: kelp.

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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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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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Environmental Journalist DUDA MENEGASSI tells the untold stories of Brazil’s biodiversity. From trekking through national parks to documenting endangered species, she brings critical environmental stories to life.

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Environmental Journalist DUDA MENEGASSI tells the untold stories of Brazil’s biodiversity. From trekking through national parks to documenting endangered species, she brings critical environmental stories to life.
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Singer, songwriter, and activist ANUSHA SAVI made Big Oil face the music with her pop and R&B breakup anthem “Heated.” Partnering with Make Polluters Pay, she’s exposing the lies and toxicity of the fossil fuel industry.

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Singer, songwriter, and activist ANUSHA SAVI made Big Oil face the music with her pop and R&B breakup anthem “Heated.” Partnering with Make Polluters Pay, she’s exposing the lies and toxicity of the fossil fuel industry.
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