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May 14, 2026

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
STOP POISONING OUR AIR
The EPA has proposed rolling back a critical public health protection for ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilizer facilities. Ethylene oxide is an aggressive carcinogen, especially when inhaled. Demand that the EPA not give in to industry pressure and protect communities from this toxic air pollutant.
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TOO MUCH INFORMATION
Energy-greedy data centers and the use of unregulated AI are spiking electricity costs, guzzling water unsustainably, driving more fossil fuel pollution and worsening the climate crisis. But it doesn't have to be this way. Tell your members of Congress to pass the AI Data Center Moratorium Act.
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FOOLISH FARM BILL
Instead of supporting farmers and rural communities, the Republican Farm Bill will weaken the environmental and health standards that keep us safe. Tell your Senators to reject this bill and prioritize farmers, families and our natural resources.
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DEFEND THE DEFENDERS
Latin America is the world’s most dangerous region for environmental defenders. Read Cultural Survival’s “In Memoriam” report about the people who put their lives on the line for the planet. Honor their memory and learn how you can continue the work and protect activists.
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ALFALFA IN A DROUGHT
Interested in the future of impact storytelling? Join in New York for a panel and film screening hosted by Rev. Yearwood that demonstrates the intersection of climate action and culture, with a new feature film about drought in the West.
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BRAIN DRAIN
Explore the link between environmental factors and brain function. Join this discussion on how the climate crisis influences neurological wellness, while examining research and policy designed to address it.
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The climate crisis in pictures. Our lens is global.

Everglades brush fire grows to 11,000 acres burned, 60% contained; Holiday Park shuts down

WSVN | 15 days ago
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Tree Lines Are Migrating. Some Up, Some Down.

EOS | 14 days ago
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Wild Blueberry Farms Across Maine Suffer as Climate Change Upends Growing Seasons

Inside Climate News | 15 days ago
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Lasers in the sky: hi-tech missions track record snowpack loss in US west

The Guardian | 15 days ago
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New Orleans wants to fix its Mardi Gras mess. So why is the trash pile still growing?

Grist | 15 days ago
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SOLAR SUSTENANCE

Cuba is often plagued with chronic blackouts and severe fuel shortages, thanks to a U.S. energy blockade. Now, a solar-powered charging station is bringing life to a darkened island. But is it equitable?

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CARRY A KOALA

Australia’s new national park is dedicated to the safeguard of koalas and 66 other threatened species in the nation. Conservationists say it could be a turning point for the declining species and the eucalyptus forests they depend on.

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TURNING ON THE POWER

Public Utility Commissions run all the utility power decisions in the U.S. and have long been majority white and male. This year, the women of color on the docket could bring much-needed representation to communities disproportionately affected by environmental racism.

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WELL, I’LL BE (UN)DAMMED

America’s river systems are reconnecting thanks to dam removals. Despite pushback from those grown accustomed to dams’ benefits, removals improve water quality and support migratory fish populations.

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DATA DUMP

Who says that we have to pay for data centers’ electricity costs? In Oregon, state regulators just ruled that data centers must pay more for their electricity, which will shield residents from the burden of rising costs.

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READY OR NOT?

Paris is having rehearsals to prepare for how the city might look if temperatures reach 122℉ (50℃). The “actors?” Young kids who are likely to experience these very temperatures and corresponding health problems in their lifetime.

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COLORADO CRISIS

With no snow to feed the Colorado River, the reservoirs that hold the majority of its water are almost at historic lows. See which states are at severe risk of losing water access entirely.

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UP IN THE AIR

Airlines promised to cut emissions, but now, in Europe, their emissions are even higher than pre-pandemic levels. One of the biggest culprits is Ryanair, whose carbon footprint is up a whopping 50% from 2019.

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NO NOS OLVIDÉIS

Nearly nine years after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, billions in federal funds for grid recovery are still stuck in bureaucratic limbo. Political infighting, privatization and supply chain delays have left the grid fragile.

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POINT OF NO RETURN

Experts are calling for the people of New Orleans to relocate from their homes before it is too late, as sea level rise is speeding up. Within decades, the city may be surrounded by the ocean.

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INEQUALITY = DEATH

Heat and cold cause an unnecessary 100,000 deaths in Europe each year. The main cause isn’t just climate change, it’s wealth inequality. Read how it all comes together here.

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CLIMATE CONFLICTS

New research shows that climate extremes can raise the risk of armed conflict. With a brutal El Niño phase on the way, could we soon see even more global violence? See what the research says here.

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SACRED FORESTS — Mangrove forests are essential for carbon sequestration, but they’re disappearing across the West African coast. Can Vodun sacred practices save these critical environments? (Mongabay)

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL — This documentary from an Oscar-nominated team follows three unlikely heroes as they fight Big Oil and expose decades of deception. (Patagonia Films)

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TRASH TO TROUBLE — Have you ever recycled your clothes? Take a look behind the scenes at one of those textile recycling facilities. This “solution” to overconsumption leads to new unseen pollution and health impacts. (CNN)

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ATTENBOROUGH’S HOPE — Sir David Attenborough is 100! To celebrate his birthday, the famed environmental advocate gives a message of hope to the next generation. (60 Minutes)

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Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
BRITAIN’S BEES

Bees are facing massive population decline, but scientists have an idea: hook them up to a trapeze. It may seem bizarre, but this experiment could go a long way to saving this crucial species.

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VENICE PANACEA?

Venice is protected from flooding by a system of barriers and gates… or are they? With rising sea levels due to climate change, this quick fix might no longer be enough.

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HANTA HOSTS

Diseases thrive in warm weather. So what does that mean for viruses, like the hantavirus, and their ability to spread?

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COAL REBOUND

Everybody has the urge to get back with their stinky ex as a rebound... don't do it. Coal is America's rebound, and it’s now releasing record amounts of mercury into our air. Talk about toxic!

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FUTURE OF AG

What does “futuristic” farming really look like? These scientists set out to figure out what thriving, sustainable agriculture looks like, and the results are surprising.

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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
The beloved “voice of nature,” SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH, celebrates his 100th birthday this week. His long career as the most recognizable voice in nature documentaries is a reflection of over 70 years at the forefront of efforts to protect the environment.

DAVID
ATTENBOROUGH

The beloved “voice of nature,” SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH, celebrates his 100th birthday this week. His long career as the most recognizable voice in nature documentaries is a reflection of over 70 years at the forefront of efforts to protect the environment.
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Pioneer TED TURNER was a force in environmental advocacy, leveraging his wealth to promote conservation and climate awareness. His legacy lives on through the UN Foundation, the Captain Planet Foundation and the Turner Foundation.

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Pioneer TED TURNER was a force in environmental advocacy, leveraging his wealth to promote conservation and climate awareness. His legacy lives on through the UN Foundation, the Captain Planet Foundation and the Turner Foundation.
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Environmental journalist, BEN GOLDFARB, focuses on wildlife conservation and fisheries management. As a winner of the Sierra Club’s Rachel Carson Award, he is an expert on why beavers are so important to our way of life and how roads are shaping our ecosystems.

BEN
GOLDFARB

Environmental journalist, BEN GOLDFARB, focuses on wildlife conservation and fisheries management. As a winner of the Sierra Club’s Rachel Carson Award, he is an expert on why beavers are so important to our way of life and how roads are shaping our ecosystems.
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