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October 2, 2025

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
PROTECT NOAA AND FEMA
The Trump administration wants to cut funding from the agencies that help us prepare for and respond to disasters, even though climate change is clearly making them worse. Tell Congress to prioritize science and public safety: protect NOAA and FEMA.
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DIRTY TRUTH REPORT
Want to know why your electric bill is getting higher? Despite past promises for clean, affordable energy, utility companies are doubling down on dirty fossil fuels. CHECK OUT the Dirty Truth Report to see how your local utility scores.
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TOXIC JOE'S
You might think that groovy, laid-back Trader Joe’s would be a leader on the environment, given the vibe they create and their clientele. But guess who just failed the latest Retailer Report? TELL TJ's CEO to DROP the toxics and single-use plastics, and BOOST transparency!
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STOP CP2 NOW!
Just a few weeks into construction of CP2, a new LNG terminal on the Louisiana coast, communities are noticing overwhelming damage to their local wetlands, waterways and fisheries. Communities, activists, and experts have known for years that CP2 is not safe. DEMAND that financial institutions END THEIR SUPPORT of CP2 and call for accountability and safety in the Gulf Coast.
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BECOME A CLIMATE POWER BROKER
Two of the best groups that train ordinary citizens to become climate powerbrokers have just joined forces. Climate Changemakers and The Climate Reality Project are now recruiting advocates in all 50 states to take on polluter power and repel retrograde federal policies. JOIN THEM!
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TEST YOUR TAP
Millions of Americans unknowingly consume water tainted with hazardous chemicals. The Environmental Working Group’s latest tool tells you the status of the tap water in your area. Learn how to take action to protect yourself and advocate for your community’s health.
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The climate crisis in pictures. Our lens is global.

How heavy rainfall led to a lake bursting in Taiwan

Reuters | 12 days ago
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Typhoon Ragasa Floods Hong Kong and Slams Into Southern China

New York Times | 13 days ago
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Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to at least 30 across Vietnam, Thailand and Philippines

The Guardian | 7 days ago
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The people behind America’s disaster recovery

Grist | 15 days ago
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Trump tells UN that climate change is 'greatest con job' globally

Reuters | 14 days ago
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ALT COP

Colombia will proudly host the First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in 2026. Unlike the UN's COP process, this is a proceeding that finally addresses fossil fuels head-on!

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GREEN GRIDS

Uruguay went from fossil-fuel dependence to nearly 100% renewable in just five years. Now the architect of that transformation wants to help other countries follow suit.

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FUTURE INVESTMENTS

Global investment in renewable energy is up about 10% compared to last year and hitting new records, despite Trump’s rollbacks.

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SUPER REEFS

In the Philippines, a new protected seascape safeguards ‘Super Reefs.’ The move to conserve climate-resilient corals is part of a growing international movement to save vital ecosystems most likely to survive a warming ocean.

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MISSION OF THE MONASTERY

A monastery in Wisconsin has restored 170 acres from lawns and agricultural fields to thriving oak savanna and native prairie. How did they do it?

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SEAS SECURED

The High Seas Treaty is the first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters! Supported by nearly 60 countries, this new initiative marks a turning point in safeguarding marine ecosystems against overfishing, deep-sea mining, and climate-driven degradation.

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SOLAR'S GOT YOU COVERED

California just turned the Turlock Irrigation District into a hub of clean energy. By covering their canals with solar panels, this creative solar project stays cool to generate more electricity, reducing evaporation in drought-prone areas, and limiting algae growth.

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SHUTDOWN DISASTER

Funding for disaster preparedness and federal flood insurance deadlines are fast approaching, but now we’re in a government shutdown. The convergence could expose thousands of Americans to flood losses and stall thousands of real estate sales.

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EPA SHUTDOWN

The EPA was already reeling from massive staffing cuts and dramatic shifts in priority and policy. With the government shutdown, the agency will now largely be shuttered and unable to function. What does that mean for the public?

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$8 MILLION QUESTION

President Trump’s campaign raised $8 million on GoFundMe for Hurricane Helene, but instead, the funds were distributed to evangelical churches with ties to Trump and prominent supporters.

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SILENCED STEWARDS

Environmental and Indigenous activists are being murdered or disappearing at shocking rates. In 2024, alone, nearly 150 environmental defenders were killed or went “missing,” mostly in Latin America. What's going on?

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WHAT CLIMATE?

The U.S. Department of Energy has reportedly expanded its “words to avoid” list. The terms “climate change,” “green,” and “decarbonization” are just the latest that are off-limits to department employees.

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SIGN OF THE TIMES

The National Park Service is having yet another crisis. Not only are signs referencing climate change being forcibly removed from parks, but so are any references to Japanese American Detention, Indigenous persecution, and even slavery.

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TOO HOT TO PLAY

Extreme heat is turning school sports into a life-or-death game. Young and healthy high school athletes are dropping on the field as temperatures hit new highs. Why haven't heat-safety policies caught up to extreme temperatures?

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CLIMATE IN COURT

The DOJ is asking a federal court to block Vermont’s landmark Climate Superfund Act, meant to hold polluters financially responsible for climate damage. The DOJ’s argument boils down to “holding polluters accountable is unconstitutional.”

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PIER PRESSURE

FEMA’s disaster relief is apparently speedier if you’re rich. While Americans around the nation wait for disaster relief for weeks or even months, DHS chief, Kristi Noem, directed millions to fast-track repairs for one of her largest campaign donors.

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LEAVING HOME — Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles was the first federally funded climate driven relocation project. Watch to find out how this project went from a symbol of progress to a controversial mess. (Floodlight News)

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WHAT'S GOING ON WITH WILDFIRES? — Megafires used to be rare, but now it seems like there’s a new one every day. Even worse, they are showing up and burning down places we never thought possible. (The YEARS Project)

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THE LIGHT WON'T DIM — From Puerto Rico, where solar panels became a lifeline after Hurricane Maria, to New York City schools and small-town rooftops, communities are taking energy into their own hands. (Fossil Free Media)

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PETRICHOR — Jon Batiste’s new song 'Petrichor' is urging climate action 20 years after Katrina. “It’s a warning, set to a dance beat.” (The Guardian)

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WHAT NATURE TEACHES US — What if healing the planet starts with changing the way we see it? Dive into Indigenous worldviews and the idea of the gift economy with botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer. (Museum of Science) 

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DROP THAT TAILPIPE — The hottest back-to-school song is making a stand for healthier kids and planet by dropping the tailpipes on gas-guzzling, asthma-inducing school buses and switching to cleaner electric buses! (Azie Dungey)

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

The Siberian tundra is exploding — literally. Spontaneous gas explosions in the region have been linked to thawing permafrost and pockets of methane.

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NO AIR IS SAFE

A new interactive map shows where particulate matter and harmful toxins are pouring into our air. The threat of fossil fuels means 900 million people are exposed to super-emitting industrial facilities.

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BACTERIA BLOOM

Warmer waters are definitely not a good thing. Louisiana is seeing a surge in flesh-eating bacteria that is thriving in the coastal waters. This harmful bacteria kills one in five people it infects and it’s continuing to spread.

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NURDLE NIGHTMARE

Nearly 50,000 plastic “nurdles” have been reported in local waterways across the globe. These tiny plastic pellets have leaked from production supply chains to now wreak havoc on our natural environment.

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MEATLESS MEDIA

Meat is a leading emissions source, but few outlets report on it. Sentient Media reveals that less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture. How about less eating meat, more talking about it?

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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
World-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, DR. JANE GOODALL, was known around the world for her 65-year study of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania. Jane urged us all to remember that “every single one of us makes a difference every day — it is up to us as to the kind of difference we make.”

JANE
GOODALL

World-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, DR. JANE GOODALL, was known around the world for her 65-year study of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania. Jane urged us all to remember that “every single one of us makes a difference every day — it is up to us as to the kind of difference we make.”
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Beloved screen icon and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, ROBERT REDFORD, spent decades promoting environmental filmmaking to preserve beloved natural spaces. Follow the continuation of his work at The Redford Center, which has pledged to honor his vision.

ROBERT
REDFORD

Beloved screen icon and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, ROBERT REDFORD, spent decades promoting environmental filmmaking to preserve beloved natural spaces. Follow the continuation of his work at The Redford Center, which has pledged to honor his vision.
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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.
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