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July 16, 2026

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
BLACK CLIMATE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
The Black Climate Leadership Summit (September 16-17), hosted by Taproot Noire — a global black climate network — is joining with the SOL Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, for two days of learning, connection, and collective action. Apply now!
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FOREVER CHEMICALS
Every day, millions of people drink water contaminated with PFAS. Add your name and demand we get these chemicals out of our water for good.
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MONUMENTAL CUTS
Trump gutted protections for the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments and reduced their boundaries by three million acres. Take action now to defend this Indigenous homeland filled with vital resources.
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CLIMATE CREATOR CONTEST
Calling all climate creators! Submit a narrated video showing off your climate storytelling skills for a chance to win $1000 and be invited to NYC Climate Week to pitch your work!
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The climate crisis in pictures. Our lens is global.

Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes

New York Times | 4 days ago
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More than 260,000 evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods

Reuters | 2 days ago
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Peaceful protest at Mexico City International Airport (AICM) for the World Cup with the message “The game has extra time, but the planet doesn’t”

Greenpeace | 20 days ago
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Hundreds Are Rescued After Heavy Rain in Missouri

New York Times | 6 days ago
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LAND BACK

The state of California has returned more than 130 acres of tribal land back to Indigenous nations. After decades of mismanagement and lack of regulation, a wide-scale resource management plan is underway.

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DATA PAUSE

New York has passed the nation's first statewide moratorium on hyperscale data centers, with plans to design a regulatory framework for these projects in the future.

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RIGHT ON TRACK

Switzerland is using the space between train tracks to install solar panels that are small enough for the trains to roll directly over them. How did they do it?

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HAWAIIAN HISTORY

Hawaii was once home to completely self-sufficient societies, but now 90% of food is imported. Now, food and agriculture restoration efforts have revived ancient stone terraces that native Hawaiins once used to gravity-fed water for irrigation.

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WOMEN WIN

Meet the three women behind Climate.us, the site that republished years worth of climate data after the Trump administration fired them and dismantled the publication of their findings.

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SMOKE SIGNALS

Wildfire smoke from over 30,000 fires in Canada has spread across the Upper Midwest and Northeast U.S. With orange skies, polluted air and AQIs in the unhealthy or hazardous range, none of the largest wildfires been contained.

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HEAT FEARS

Extreme heat has caused more than 10,000 excess deaths during Europe’s latest heat wave, with elderly communities suffering the most loss.

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HABITAT LOST

The Endangered Species Act is meant to protect species and their habitats from fossil fuel projects and operations. It’s now been dismantled by the Trump Administration, and they did it by changing a single word.

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BYE, SCIENCE

An EPA scientist made efforts to monitor microplastics from offshore fish farms planned for the Gulf. Instead, he was fired from the agency.

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FOREVER RECKONING

New York has sued 3M, Dupont and other chemical giants for hiding the risks of PFAs or ‘forever chemicals’ for decades. The lawsuit demands cleanup, coverage of costs and stronger warnings for consumers.

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WORLD CUP HEAT

As World Cup players get cooling breaks, the workers that keep the games running suffer without the same protections.

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TOXIC GROUND — Billions of gallons of oil-field wastewater are bubbling to the surface across Oklahoma, threatening land, water and nearby communities. What happens when over a century of drilling catches up with us? (ProPublica)

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ISLAND WITHOUT WATER — Thousands have been left without running water in Puerto Rico due to decades of neglect, underinvestment and failing infrastructure. What can be done to help local communities? (The Mujerista)

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BIOLOGY REWRITTEN — Nitroplast is a new organelle discovered by two scientists on opposite sides of the world. This nitrogen-fixing microorganism could change the future of our food system. (Grist)

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

It’s winter in Antarctica, and temperatures should be well below freezing. But the continent is missing a chunk of ice the size of France. Where could it have gone?

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EYE ON EL NIÑO

This year’s Super El Niño is on track to break records as one of the strongest anomalies ever. This natural ocean warming cycle has turned unnatural thanks to climate change. See how it will impact the weather through September.

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NIGHT LIGHT

The FCC just approved a space mirror that will turn night into day on Earth. It aims to power solar farms, provide light for rescue workers and illuminate city streets, but should anyone hold the power to change the world’s night sky?

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SEAFLOOR SPREAD

Do you know how loud moving tectonic plates are? Scientists have now observed the creation of new seafloor for the first time. Deep in the Indian Ocean, the team got there just in the nick of time…

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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
Kenyan environmental advocate and footballer, LESEIN MUTUNKEI, is turning goals into green action. Through his initiative, Trees for Goals (T4G), he plants 11 trees for every goal he scores. One of the Top 100 Young African Conservation Leaders, he’s on a mission to unite sports fans worldwide in the fight against deforestation.

LESEIN
MUTUNKEI

Kenyan environmental advocate and footballer, LESEIN MUTUNKEI, is turning goals into green action. Through his initiative, Trees for Goals (T4G), he plants 11 trees for every goal he scores. One of the Top 100 Young African Conservation Leaders, he’s on a mission to unite sports fans worldwide in the fight against deforestation.
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Forbes 30 Under 30 Recipient, ALEXIA LECLERCQ, centers the communities most affected by pollution and climate injustice. She founded the Land Justice Community School to build frontline youth leadership while bringing together activism, art, education and land-based healing.

ALEXIA
LECLERCQ

Forbes 30 Under 30 Recipient, ALEXIA LECLERCQ, centers the communities most affected by pollution and climate injustice. She founded the Land Justice Community School to build frontline youth leadership while bringing together activism, art, education and land-based healing.
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Neuroscientist and founder of EcoNeuro, BURCIN IKIZ, informs policymakers and healthcare workers about the cognitive impacts of climate change. By linking air pollution, malnutrition and extreme heat to neurological outcomes, she connects planetary health to human wellbeing.

BURCIN
IKIZ

Neuroscientist and founder of EcoNeuro, BURCIN IKIZ, informs policymakers and healthcare workers about the cognitive impacts of climate change. By linking air pollution, malnutrition and extreme heat to neurological outcomes, she connects planetary health to human wellbeing.
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