We care about your data too.
We use cookies to provide important website functionality, improve your experience and analyze our site traffic. By using our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our cooking usage.
September 11, 2025

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
MAKE BILLIONAIRES PAY
On September 20th, join environmental activists, migrant rights defenders and women’s rights advocates to demand accountability from the billionaire class putting our freedom at risk. Join forces in a city near you!
22
FAMILIES OVER BIG OIL
While families across the country are struggling to afford groceries, child care, rent, and healthcare… dirty energy CEOs are raking in massive profits. They’re propped up by $170 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies, and now, Republicans in Congress want to give them more. DEMAND Congress prioritize families over Big Oil!
20
COAL CRACKDOWN
Coal is expensive, dirty, and dangerous — so a bill to stop propping up the industry with subsidies has been introduced in the Washington State legislature. CONTACT lawmakers in the state and urge them to join Oregon and California and give coal the boot!
18
ROADLESS RULE
The USDA is planning to roll back the Roadless Rule, a series of protections of the National Forest System. Lands that provide clean water, critical habitats for wildlife, carbon storage, and recreation will now be under threat. SEND A PUBLIC COMMENT by September 19th. Now’s your chance!
18
CLIMATE TOWN HALL
In NYC for Climate Week? Join Fridays for Future in a Climate Town Hall on September 27th to fight back against the current administration’s attack on climate legislation and science. Take action!
17
THE PROBLEM WITH PLASTIC
What if the line between progress and pollution is as thin as a layer of plastic wrap? Environmental champion Judith Enck’s upcoming book is a powerful investigation into plastic’s impact on human health and the environment, and how we can fight back. Preorder it today!
13
UNCLOGGED

Congestion pricing in NYC is getting cars off the roads in a big way. Since going into effect, the program boasts 17.6 million fewer vehicles, with lowered commute times, accidents and pollution.

2
DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS

The Lone Star State is a shining example of how solar and storage make the power grid both more reliable and more affordable. Texas has installed more solar and storage than any state over the past three years. That’s a good thing for Texas’s grid, ratepayers and economy.

2
THE RIGHT TRACK

Switzerland is turning railways into solar power strips by installing removable panels between train tracks. The pilot project has transformed unused infrastructure into clean energy generators. If scaled, it could be huge for the nation’s electricity production!

0
DR. PLANET

The medical industry is notorious for enormous amounts of waste, in the form of throwaway gowns and single-use plastics. But one doctor is devoting his career to finding solutions to disposables in his field.

1
REEF REVIVAL

The Philippines has safeguarded 60,000 hectares of the planet’s most biodiverse marine regions, protecting both ocean life and coastal communities.

0
CLIMATE.GOV

The authors of the now buried government website, Climate.gov, have launched their own independent version, Climate.us. The public version provides crucial climate data and counters misinformation.

0
FEMA FIGHT

Over 180 FEMA employees have warned that the Trump administration is weakening the agency's ability to carry out its mission. Those who did so publicly were immediately put on leave.

0
BLOWN OFF COURSE

The Trump Administration has canceled hundreds of millions in federal grants for offshore wind projects, claiming the projects are “wasteful” and the money should instead go towards “upgrading ports.”

0
FIRE AND ICE

Firefighters actively fighting the 9,000-acre Bear Gulch wildfire in Washington state were arrested by ICE on the job. More than 40 individuals were asked to show identification, disrupting operations and sparking outrage in their community.

0
CLASSROOMS IN CRISIS

Searing temperatures in August and September have forced many school districts to delay openings, shorten days, and even rethink the academic calendar entirely. Can children even learn in these environments?

0
MISCREANT MEN

A lawyer representing chemical companies is now the head of legal at the EPA. And guess what he wants to do? Shift forever chemical clean-up costs away from companies and onto taxpayer consumers. Shocking.

0
SPARKS AND SPIKES

Electricity prices are rising at double the rate of inflation, at a time when cheap, clean, renewable power is readily available. If only the GOP wasn’t killing renewable projects left and right…

0
GULF COAST EDGE

The Trump administration is pushing for new LNG terminals around the Gulf Coast. Oil and gas developers promise jobs and economic benefits, but historically, that doesn’t happen, and now communities are on edge. See the details here.

0
WHAT FREE MARKET?

Fossil fuel companies receive at least $31 billion in government subsidies every year. From tax breaks to access to government resources, to carbon-capture credits, these handouts keep dirty energy alive.

0

EARTHSHIPS — New Mexico architect Mike Reynolds evolves sustainable housing across the planet. Take a tour of his Earthships, fully functional, off-the-grid homes made from 50%+ recycled materials. (60secdocs)

0

OYSTER OASIS — Oysters filter water, reduce ocean acidification, and build reefs that act as natural breakwaters, protecting our coasts. But the plastic gear used to farm them is doing irreversible harm. (PBS Terra)

1

BROKEN BAYOU — What happens when land, language, and tradition are swallowed by the sea? The Point-au-Chien tribe faces a slow-moving disaster accelerated by storms like Katrina and Ida. (Pattrn)

0

A RIVER RAN THROUGH IT — Journey down the Colorado River with Quannah Chasinghorse, and explore the deep cultural history crucial to successful management of the river — for both wildlife and society to thrive. (Fin & Fur Films)

0
Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
GONE GREY

Heat waves are literally aging us. Research reveals extreme heat exposure is as damaging to our health as smoking and our ‘biological age’ is reflective of our environment.

1
MARVELOUS MAGGOTS

At the world’s biggest bug farm, 10 billion maggots turn food waste into compost. See how the natural recycling abilities of insects could reduce harm and create animal feed, pet food, and fertilizer along the way.

1
WHALE ROUTES

Watch these whales move! A new digital map is tracking whale migrations across the globe, revealing key ocean routes as well as rising threats. See how hidden data is being turned into action.

0
FOREST FALLOUT

Ever wondered what’s in the fire retardants that are used to control wildfires? Unfortunately, the answer is not so great. See how water and ecosystems are affected post-blaze.

0
TOXIC PIPES

Toxic lead pipes plague the city of Chicago and its residents, yet the burden is not equal. See which neighborhoods bear the brunt of lead contamination in their homes.

0
PLASTIC HANGOVER

An estimated 129 billion face masks were used every month at the height of the pandemic — and that waste is now a chemical ticking time bomb. Where can we put it all?

1
The climate crisis in pictures. Our lens is global.

Deadly Floods in Punjab Devastate Pakistan’s Breadbasket

New York Times | 11 days ago
1

‘We Are All Shocked’: Warming Waters Bring a Stinging Sea Slug to Spain’s Coasts

New York Times | 12 days ago
1

Worst Rains in Decades Batter North India, Submerging Crops

New York Times | 9 days ago
0

Bringing home the bok choi: how an oil spill in Mauritius led to a female revolution in farming

The Guardian | 18 days ago
0

Journey down the Colorado River with Quannah Chasinghorse, and explore the deep cultural history crucial to successful management of the river — for both wildlife and society to thrive.

Fin & Fur Films | 8 days ago
0
This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
ADAM MET, bassist of band AJR, is reshaping climate activism through a pop star approach. His org, Planet Reimagined, aims to make the music industry a hub for carbon-neutral concerts, low-impact festivals, and broader climate solutions.

ADAM
MET

ADAM MET, bassist of band AJR, is reshaping climate activism through a pop star approach. His org, Planet Reimagined, aims to make the music industry a hub for carbon-neutral concerts, low-impact festivals, and broader climate solutions.
1
Climate-disability rights activist TAYLOR GANIS ensures all voices are heard in the fight against climate change through her children’s book Greeny La-Roo and the Earth Crew and podcast The Hopeful Environmentalist.

TAYLOR
GANIS

Climate-disability rights activist TAYLOR GANIS ensures all voices are heard in the fight against climate change through her children’s book Greeny La-Roo and the Earth Crew and podcast The Hopeful Environmentalist.
4
Climate communicator and founder of Garbage Queen, ALAINA WOOD, busts climate myths and shares good news — helping young people move past doomism and take action.

ALAINA
WOOD

Climate communicator and founder of Garbage Queen, ALAINA WOOD, busts climate myths and shares good news — helping young people move past doomism and take action.
1

Join the
climate
movement
today.

© 2025 The YEARS Project
© 2025 The YEARS Project