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October 19, 2023

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
GUARD THE FARM
Congress opened up $20 billion in investment for farmers to sequester carbon rather than emit it under the Inflation Reduction Act. But some members of Congress want to eliminate these funds. URGE YOUR SENATOR to protect The Farm Bill at all costs.
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RECLAIM OUR FUTURE
Scientific prediction is lining up with what Indigenous peoples have always known… that we must transform our relationship with the Earth to survive. READ AND SHARE this beautiful groundwork of Indigenous knowledge and principles meant to accelerate a just transition.
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DO IT FOR THE WHALES
The Biden administration has announced three separate planned oil and gas lease sales over the next five years. Why? SUPPORT EARTHJUSTICE in the fight against these leases in protection of the Gulf of Mexico and its biodiversity.
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WE DIDN’T START THE FIRE
Finally, a climate criminal connection! A groundbreaking new scientific study has connected the massive forest fires since the 1980s directly to Chevron and ExxonMobil. WRITE A LETTER to their CEOs and hold them responsible for this destruction.
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PROTECT THE ARCTIC
The Biden administration canceled some leases for Alaskan oil and gas drilling, but the Bureau of Land Management still needs your comment to protect the rest of the Arctic Refuge. WRITE A MESSAGE to ensure the strongest possible protections for the Arctic.
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FOSSIL FREE CITI
Citi is the second largest funder of the fossil fuel industry, pouring in over $300 billion in the last seven years. This coalition wants to stop the money pipeline. HELP THEM get to their goal signatures.
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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Co-founder of Daughters for Earth ZAINAB SALBI believes in centering women’s voices in climate discussions and mobilizing women-led climate action around the world to protect and restore the Earth.

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Co-founder of Daughters for Earth ZAINAB SALBI believes in centering women’s voices in climate discussions and mobilizing women-led climate action around the world to protect and restore the Earth.
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Co-founder of 7 Directions of Service DR. CRYSTAL CAVALIER-KECK works on the frontlines of Indigenous rights and environmental justice. She is also a leading activist in the fight against the Mountain Valley Pipeline.

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Co-founder of 7 Directions of Service DR. CRYSTAL CAVALIER-KECK works on the frontlines of Indigenous rights and environmental justice. She is also a leading activist in the fight against the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
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Climate scientist and writer DR. KATE MARVEL has worked at NASA and Columbia University researching planet Earth. She also breaks down climate science concepts and tackles disinformation in the climate movement through her writing.

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Climate scientist and writer DR. KATE MARVEL has worked at NASA and Columbia University researching planet Earth. She also breaks down climate science concepts and tackles disinformation in the climate movement through her writing.
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OUR CHILDREN'S RIVER — Extractive industries like mining, oil and logging are threatening the biodiversity of ancestral lands in the Amazon. Watch as Indigenous guardians continue to risk their lives to protect their home. (Honnold Foundation) 

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GRETA GETS ARRESTED, AGAIN — Greta joined Fossil Free London activists to protest an event of oil executives, and was arrested in the process. She’s grown now, but still doing the good work. Watch the action here. (Green Matters)

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A FAILURE ON ALL LEVELS — When a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, local officials decided to quickly burn its toxic cargo … then people started to become sick. Find out what really happened in this shocking video. (The YEARS Project)

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CALL ON ME! — When the American Climate Corps launched, Diana was one of the 42,000 who wanted to join. President Biden wanted to learn more about her story, so he gave her a call. (POTUS)

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GREEN FLAGS — Claiming products are “eco-friendly” is the new hot marketing ploy, but how do you figure out which products are actually as sustainable as they claim to be? Here are four best practices to start. (newlifestyleabb)

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Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
THE OLD WAYS

Studies have proven that the best way to restore ecosystems is to listen to the traditional knowledge of Indigenous peoples. However, outdated science and views leads many researchers to leave these folks and their expertise out of the conversation.

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MORE RESILIENT THAN ROME

We’ve seen many civilizations collapse throughout history due to a variety of environmental stressors but not all of them have fallen. What makes the difference between a society surviving or crumbling?

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A COST TOO HIGH

An analysis shows worsened weather due to climate change has cost the world nearly $3 trillion over the last twenty years. So what’s on the bill?

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HEATBUSTERS

Rather than a ghost hunt, these students are tracking down heat. Using high-tech sensors and cameras, they collected data in varying sites now known as urban heat islands.

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DECARBONIZE

The nation’s top scientists envisioned a future where the United States can justly and equitably pursue decarbonization policies. They put all recommendations in a 600 page report. Luckily, Grist sums it up for us.

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THAT’S A COOL CITY

Curious about how to build a heat resilient city? The experts got it all figured out and it’s pretty cool.

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OH NOÑO

Forests in South America have been known for their ability to pull carbon down from the atmosphere. But now it’s possible they are becoming sources of carbon instead. What’s changed?

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POO POO ENERGY

In the face of climate change communities are finding ways to become more resilient. From recycling raw sewage and converting poop into energy, there are many diverse solutions. Read to see more.

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Here’s what it looks like when people show up, voices ring loud and leaders act for the sake of the planet.
CLIMATE CURRICULUM

After becoming the first U.S. state to require classroom climate education, New Jersey is now establishing an Office of Climate Education. This aims to bolster climate literacy and environmental awareness among the state's students and educators.

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SMART HOUSE

A tech company that creates carbon-negative concrete has recently unveiled what they say is the Earth’s first climate resilient, carbon negative home in the Bahamas. Check it out!

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HELP ME, REDONDA

The incredible eco-restoration of one tiny Caribbean island transformed the once desolate rock to a verdant wildlife haven in just a few years. And it has captured the imagination of environmentalists worldwide.

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ANCIENT INFRASTRUCTURE

A 2,000-year-old Sri Lankan hydraulic system uses natural features to help harvest and store rainwater. In a rapidly warming world, it is providing a lifeline for rural communities.

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CASH INSTEAD OF TRASH

A new program in France will pay a subsidy to anyone who has shoes resoled or clothing repaired. It will encourage consumers to visit local cobblers and tailors, as well as curb waste from the fashion industry.

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DOES THE TREE MAKE A SOUND?

Big Polluters are buying carbon offsets so they can claim they’re protecting forests. So what’s the issue? These forests are actually being cut down at a catastrophic speed. See what’s going on.

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POWER HUNGRY

We’ve all been hearing that AI will soon expand rapidly across every industry, but just how much energy will that cost? In just a few years, it could be as much as an entire nation. See why.

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OUTSIDE ON THE INSIDE

Mental health studies show that spending too much time indoors can affect our overall well-being. Yet merging our natural and built environments can improve our overall well-being. Read about how design can change our lives.

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BANKING LIES

Big banks and financial institutions are misleading the public at an astonishing rate. Greenwashing is up 70% this year, proving the industry has no problem lying to the public. Will there be any consequences?

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NO MORE HOT FLASHES

Climate change impacts have a disproportionate impact on women, yet only a third of the world’s countries include sexual and reproductive health in their plans to tackle the crisis. How can climate’s threats to gender equality be addressed?

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THE OZONE’S FINE PRINT

The 35-year old Montreal Protocol has been hailed as one of the greatest environmental treaties of all time, yet U.S. factories are exploiting a major loophole within. What’s being done?

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SCARED TO SPEAK

Workers are often the first to notice how their employers are damaging the environment, but fear of retaliation keeps them from speaking up. How can we make speaking up safe?

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SHELL GAMES

Shell Oil has enlisted the help of Gen-Z influencers to market fossil fuel products through video games. See how the game Fortnite is the newest tool used to sway the public on dirty oil.

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POWER HIGHWAYS

California is looking to turn state land along its highways into solar farms and energy transmission corridors. See what it could look like.

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HYDROGEN HUBS

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the development of seven clean hydrogen hubs across the nation in hopes to deploy more resources toward the clean energy transition and create thousands of jobs to decarbonize the sector.

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