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October 29, 2026

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
MIDTERM ELECTIONS
The midterm elections are here, and there are millions of environmentalists who don't vote. But you can change that! Join the Environmental Voter Project to turn low-propensity environmental voters out to vote.
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WE NEED NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides weather forecasts, warnings and essential climate data that help us prepare for extreme weather events. Yet, the Trump administration has launched several attacks on NOAA, putting its funding and resources at risk. Tell Congress to fund NOAA now.
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OCEANS ARE NOT FOR SALE
The Trump administration is planning to auction over 31 million acres of ocean floor near American Samoa, putting fragile marine ecosystems and Pacific Island communities at risk. The sale could open an area larger than Pennsylvania to Big Oil, and it needs to be stopped now. Tell the Department of the Interior to stop the sale.
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PROTECT PARKS
Trump is rolling back protections for national parks and forests across the country, trying to sell part of Yosemite and drill more oil in Alaska. Demand these wild lands stay wild, and block Trump’s efforts to fuel corporate profit off the environment!
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CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are all around us and change how our bodies function naturally. At an individual level, we can be conscious consumers, but policy will get us to a broader, more equitable reduction of harm. Join the Collaborative for Health and Environment in a webinar to learn how to eliminate sources of chemical exposure and how EDCs affect us.
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As Lake Powell Dries Up, Mud Threatens Its Future

National Geographic | 15 days ago
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Washington, DC's Alleys Become a Lab for Sustainable Housing

Bloomberg | 8 days ago
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In Honduras, hard hit by drought, authorities hope to make it rain using contentious tactic

Associated Press | 8 days ago
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Taiwan’s tea growers let nature take back control as climate pressures mount

Mongabay | 3 days ago
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A Global Sugar Crisis Made and Felt in India

New York Times | 13 days ago
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LULA'S WIN

Environmentalists worldwide are celebrating the re-election of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a win for the Amazon’s future and global climate policy. His opponent would have stripped away protections for the world’s largest rainforest.

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IN THE WIND

The Pentagon cleared the way for a set of new wind projects to proceed after a court order required it to do so. The Trump administration had previously cancelled these wind projects.

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PHOENIX FISH

Indigenous tribes are leading efforts to reintroduce a type of fish that disappeared from Michigan’s waters 100 years ago. They hope its reestablishment will also lead to healing within their own communities.

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CLEANER COMMUTE

With rising diesel costs and increasing pollution, New York City is leading the charge for cheaper, cleaner transit with a new fleet of electric school buses.

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POTENT POLLUTANT

Methane traps 80x more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. And yet, the Trump administration plans to relax rules designed to force oil and gas companies to reduce their methane emissions.

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HEATING UP

More hot days mean more gun violence. A new study says that we can expect gun violence to increase as hot days become more frequent.

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CROOKED ROAD

A proposed 211-mile mining road would cut across national parks, caribou migration routes and 11 major rivers. Indigenous communities are fighting back to protect the ecosystems that have sustained them for generations.

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OIL DREAM

Big Oil invented the American Dream to make a profit. The industry sold a vision of freedom, prosperity and success, turning fossil fuel dependence into a way of life.

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RISING COSTS

While 82% of Black and Latino voters want leaders to prioritize climate change, rising living costs and economic pressures often overshadow these concerns.

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SILENT KILLER

Europe's deadly summer heat claimed 50,000 lives, exposing a terrifying reality. Climate change is turning cities into death traps where poverty and inequality can determine who lives and who dies.

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MOSS CONCRETE — What if our buildings were green instead of grey? This Dutch company is transforming urban buildings with moss-covered concrete to improve air quality and reduce city temperatures. (Going Green Media)

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UNWEARABLE — Explore how second-hand clothing ends up in Kenya's Gikomba market. See the environmental consequences of the global fast fashion market. (Seventh Ivory Productions)

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DIGGER ​—​​​​​​ See Tom Cruise in Digger as an oil tycoon whose drilling sets off an ecological disaster. Explore themes of power and responsibility in the face of catastrophe. (Warner Bros)

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SONG FOR SNOW LIONS — In the Himalayas of Bhutan, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma shares the connection between ancient traditions, nature and the disappearing glaciers. (Pawo Choyning Dorji)

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GRASSY GAS

Scientists have discovered a new biofuel source that could mean paying only $2.75 per gallon for your car. It would emit 26 times less greenhouse gases, and it could be growing in your backyard.

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SEAWEED SHELL

A new seaweed coating can keep fresh fruit lasting longer than even a refrigerator can. The edible coating, known as agar, offers a lower-carbon way to fight food waste.

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A BRIGHT FUSCHIA

What if vegetable farms and solar farms could be one and the same? A new, groundbreaking type of magenta-colored solar panel lets plants grow underneath it by absorbing only some light and letting the rest pass through.

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RED-HOT GLAZING

Glazing, or glass windows, are a staple of modern skyscrapers. But they can let in up to 10 times more heat than a regular wall, which leads to a massive cooling demand. Is the view worth it?

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TIME’s first-ever Kid of the Year, GITANJALI RAO, inspires young people to become activists through curiosity, courage and imagination. Rao patented her invention of a lead contamination detection tool and has authored a book called "Young Innovator's Guide to STEM."

GITANJALI
RAO

TIME’s first-ever Kid of the Year, GITANJALI RAO, inspires young people to become activists through curiosity, courage and imagination. Rao patented her invention of a lead contamination detection tool and has authored a book called "Young Innovator's Guide to STEM."
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Environmental educator, EUGENIA CHOW, uses digital storytelling to make climate action feel accessible to all. Known online as Eugreenia, her work centers on empowering communities to engage with environmental issues through practical, relatable content that connects everyday choices with conservation and climate action.

EUGENIA
CHOW

Environmental educator, EUGENIA CHOW, uses digital storytelling to make climate action feel accessible to all. Known online as Eugreenia, her work centers on empowering communities to engage with environmental issues through practical, relatable content that connects everyday choices with conservation and climate action.
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Activist and author, BROOK M THOMPSON, brings together water rights and Indigenous knowledge through engineering, public policy and social action. Brook’s book "I Love Salmon and Lampreys" shows her experience growing up on the Klamath River as a Native American and the impact of witnessing the 2002 fish kill.

BROOK M
THOMPSON

Activist and author, BROOK M THOMPSON, brings together water rights and Indigenous knowledge through engineering, public policy and social action. Brook’s book "I Love Salmon and Lampreys" shows her experience growing up on the Klamath River as a Native American and the impact of witnessing the 2002 fish kill.
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