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August 13, 2026

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
RENEWABLES FOR ALL
Tell governments they must ensure affordable renewable energy for all. It’s time to tax fossil fuel profits and use those funds to lower energy bills for households worldwide. Sign your name to end fossil fuels subsidies and redirect the money to vulnerable households & investment in reliable, renewable energy for all.
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SAVE THE BEARS
Federal protections for wildlife must remain, especially as the Trump administration has dismantled what’s left of the Endangered Species Act. A federal proposal wants to hand Grizzly bear management over to the states, which would allow a backdoor to relocate or kill bears. They need your help!
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NO MORE DATA CENTERS
More than two thirds of Americans oppose AI data centers, and don’t want to see them in their communities. Yet the Pentagon is trying to sanction more construction on federally owned land. Share your opposition NOW.
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POLLUTERS PAY
The Spokane fires are yet another example of how everyday people are paying the price for climate change. Tell your reps in Washington that polluters, not people, need to pay for their climate destruction.
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The climate crisis in pictures. Our lens is global.

Wildfires raging in western U.S., Canada amid severe drought force thousands to evacuate

CBS News | 3 days ago
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Mexico Declares War on Stinky Seaweed

New York Times | 9 days ago
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Typhoon Dolphin: Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights and Philippines floods

Associated Press | 3 days ago
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In Brazil, Indigenous experts care for native, stingless bees

Reuters | 9 days ago
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South Sudan: How climate change can turn toxic

DW | 9 days ago
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TEMPORARY PEACE

Wind turbine projects have been stagnant for months because of the Department of Defense. But now new projects are on the verge of revival after federal court rulings deemed application reviews must continue.

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CLEANER CHEDDAR

What do dairy farms do in an energy crisis? If you’re the world’s oldest cheddar-maker, you might adopt cutting-edge heat pumps and slash energy bills, all while saving carbon. See the details.

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TITANS IN THE SEA

The largest U.S. offshore wind farm is nearly finished. The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is expected to be online by early next year and generate enough electricity to power the entire state of Vermont.

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TOXIC TECH

Amazon's new planned data center could be the most polluting power plant in the U.S. The tech giant wants to run on natural gas, even as it pledges to honor climate commitments.

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CLIMATE ALARM

The planet is losing its cool, with record hot oceans, melting ice, darker land and fewer reflective clouds, we’re trapping more heat. Some forests and tundra are even releasing more carbon than they can absorb.

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EMPTY SKIES

What happens when the ocean stops feeding the sky? Hundreds of seabirds are washing up dead in Ecuador, as unusually warm waters linked to El Niño disrupt food supplies and leave birds starving.

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NORTH INFERNO

British Columbia faces wildfire nightmares with more than 100 “out of control” fires burn across the province. Fast spreading flames are pushing thousands to evacuate overnight.

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SUN TAX

The current administration just launched new solar tariffs, set to start in December. As the cost of installing solar panels will rise, experts wonder if this will ruin the industry or boost domestic manufacturers.

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QUIET CRISIS - Brazil cut its Amazon deforestation rates through tougher enforcement, but now there's a new crisis unfolding elsewhere. Look behind the closed-door deal that could reshape the rainforest’s future. (Bloomberg)

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EXIGIMOS AGUA - Puerto Ricans are demanding the government take action amid the island’s ongoing water crisis. Some communities have been without water for over 100 days. (Democracy Now)

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WATER WASTE - How much water do data centers really use? Probably more than you think. And who’s paying the price? It’s not the data centers… (More Perfect Union)

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COASTAL TAKEOVER - What’s a sargassum bloom? Yet another effect of the warming climate that is hurting ecosystems in the Caribbean and the communities that depend on them. (Climate Diva)

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

This July was the hottest month in the U.S. since records began in 1895. Read more about the intense heat dome and extreme wildfires that came to be last month.

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UNEXPECTED HAVEN

Offshore wind farms can pose risks to birds and marine life. But their foundations also serve as artificial reefs, providing essential habitat for various underwater species.

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POLLUTED PREGNANCIES

Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy. Recent studies have linked wildfire smoke exposure to negative birth outcomes such as low birth weight and preterm birth. How do we protect the next generation?

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CHAIN OF TOXICITY

Every stage of plastic use harms human health. From production to disposal, scientists estimate a loss of 83 million healthy life years to disability or disease from plastic impacts by 2040.

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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
Environmental justice activist, JEROME FOSTER II, turns protest into policy and urgency into lasting change. As Executive Director of Waic Up and TIME Magazine's Next Generation Leader, he works to bring frontline communities into the rooms where critical decisions are made.

Jerome
Foster II

Environmental justice activist, JEROME FOSTER II, turns protest into policy and urgency into lasting change. As Executive Director of Waic Up and TIME Magazine's Next Generation Leader, he works to bring frontline communities into the rooms where critical decisions are made.
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Environmental justice advocate, CAMERON E. OGLESBY, uses storytelling centered on injustice, joy and resilience to explore the connections between climate change and culture. Oglesby founded the Environmental Justice Oral History Project to preserve and showcase the experiences and personal histories of environmental justice in the U.S. South.

CAMERON E.
OGLESBY

Environmental justice advocate, CAMERON E. OGLESBY, uses storytelling centered on injustice, joy and resilience to explore the connections between climate change and culture. Oglesby founded the Environmental Justice Oral History Project to preserve and showcase the experiences and personal histories of environmental justice in the U.S. South.
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Kenyan-American climate activist, WAWA GATHERU, is transforming the climate movement by creating space, opportunities and community for Black women, girls and gender-expansive leaders. Rhodes Scholar, Forbes 30 Under 30 and founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, Gatheru champions a future where climate action is rooted in justice, inclusion and collective care.

WAWA
GATHERU

Kenyan-American climate activist, WAWA GATHERU, is transforming the climate movement by creating space, opportunities and community for Black women, girls and gender-expansive leaders. Rhodes Scholar, Forbes 30 Under 30 and founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, Gatheru champions a future where climate action is rooted in justice, inclusion and collective care.
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