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December 14, 2023

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
COME ON COMPOST
New York City's community composting organizations have helped divert food waste and create green jobs. Now, these programs are at risk from the city's budget cuts. TELL THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL to protect community compost.
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PLEASE STOP STRIPPING
A strip mine has begun operations in Arizona neighborhoods without any prior notice to the surrounding community. This project plans to strip 800 acres of forested lands and threatens the rights of the area’s residents. SIGN AND SUPPORT to get this to stop.
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TOXINS AMONGST US
You can help protect your health against toxic chemicals. The EPA is collecting public comments on how they evaluate exposure risk. URGE THE EPA to adopt the strongest protections possible.
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MAKE THE HOLIDAYS MATTER
It can be hard to uphold environmental and ethical values during one of the most wasteful times of year. CHECK OUT this guide to balancing holiday cheer with sustainable choices, in everything from gift-giving, to decorating, to the after-celebration clean-up.
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SHIFT GEARS
Big automakers made promises to switch to electric cars, but have they followed through? With the transport sector being one of the largest sources of pollution in the U.S., TELL AUTO CEOs to prioritize electrification.
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FOSSIL FREE OECD
Despite promises to boost renewable energy investments, OECD countries provide five times more financial support to fossil fuels than clean energy. This is largely facilitated by Export Credit Agencies, which use public funds but lack public oversight. DEMAND OECD COUNTRIES end fossil fuel financing.
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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Frontline activist TZEPORAH BERMAN has fought for action on climate for many years. She is now chairing the effort pushing against fossil fuel expansion with the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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Frontline activist TZEPORAH BERMAN has fought for action on climate for many years. She is now chairing the effort pushing against fossil fuel expansion with the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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Multimedia artist and storyteller GAB MEJIA focuses on environmental justice. Mejia's documentary The Passage of Storms highlighted how climate change affects the Philippines and earned Mejia a spot as one of the #CreateCOP28 winners.

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Multimedia artist and storyteller GAB MEJIA focuses on environmental justice. Mejia's documentary The Passage of Storms highlighted how climate change affects the Philippines and earned Mejia a spot as one of the #CreateCOP28 winners.
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Climate activist and campaigner NYOMBI MORRIS experienced a devastating flood which pushed him into climate action. Now he leads an organization called Earth Volunteers that fights the climate crisis by planting trees and spreading climate literacy across Uganda.

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Climate activist and campaigner NYOMBI MORRIS experienced a devastating flood which pushed him into climate action. Now he leads an organization called Earth Volunteers that fights the climate crisis by planting trees and spreading climate literacy across Uganda.
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CARE TO REPAIR — A mall in Germany is hosting free upcycling workshops where you can bring your broken items and learn to repair them. How could this model be expanded to combat unsustainable consumerism? (Euromaxx)

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FAKE OR NEWS? — How well do you climate facts? Guess whether these headlines are real or fake and see how your knowledge compares to five climate activists. (Earthrise)

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CLIMATE DISPATCHES — The goals of climate activists a world apart are not that different. This innovative series follows those affected first and hardest on their journeys. (WaterBear and Oxfam)

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PLANT PROTECTION — Thousands of refugee households in Uganda are helping restore the ecosystem and combat malaria by planting native plants. See how they’re doing it. (Al Jazeera)

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SEED SKYDIVE — How do you plant 100 million seeds in one sitting? Release them while skydiving 6,000 feet in the air! Check out this Brazilian skydiver’s unique Amazon reforestation stunt. (My Modern Met)

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CALIFORNIA COURT — Evidence suggests that Big Oil has known for decades what burning fossil fuels would do to the environment. California declares it’s time that oil companies pay up for their climate catastrophe. (NPR)

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RAMP UP

Diplomats from nearly 200 countries approved a global pact that explicitly calls for transitioning away from fossil fuels. It’s not the fossil fuel phase out language many wanted, but a win is a win.

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LOOK TO US AND LISTEN

Indigenous women headed to COP28 to tell leaders: “look at what we’re doing, and give us real say in negotiations.” Hear their thoughts about how to address the climate crisis on local and global levels, and what they want for future decision making.

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FAN FICTION

Offshore wind misinformation seems to be popping up everywhere, and it’s not a coincidence. A deeply intricate network of right-wing groups are spreading lies left and right, but who is giving the orders?

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BEHIND THE MUSIC

The music industry’s biggest concerts may be sponsored by a highly conservative and polluting corporation. The craziest part? These famous artists might not even know it. Discover the sinister group pulling the strings here.

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COST OF NICKEL

The Indonesian electric vehicle industry is surging, but it’s coming at a huge cost. Women report that their farms and livelihoods are being destroyed as nickel mining takes over their land.

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SURVIVAL PLAN

The Marshall Islands are in a fight for their lives as severe sea level rise and droughts threaten to destroy the Pacific island nation, but a new plan is in the works that could fix everything. Could it really be enough?

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A TOTAL WASH

A shocking percentage of company net zero pledges fall short. Why? Their lobbying against climate action misaligns with green goals. Read the wake up call here.

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BAD PLACE FOR A CARBON BUNKER

A new plan to stash planet-warming CO2 beneath U.S. national forests is receiving backlash as fear of leaks are not only inevitable, but also could be catastrophic. Who is in the right?

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BAD NEIGHBORS

An EPA rule successfully cut smog-forming emissions by nearly 20% in just one summer. The problem? Only 10 states actually followed the rule. Why won’t other states follow these guidelines?

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DEER IN DANGER

Some very small deer are in danger of drowning. As sea levels rise in the Florida Keys, habitat for the Key Deer is disappearing, facing the species with extinction. What are scientists doing to save them, or not?

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

Heavy rain and floods in East Africa have killed at least 300 people and displaced millions more since October in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. A scientific study has found that these floods have been made twice as intense due to climate change.

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MORE, MORE, MORE

Despite meetings of world leaders and commitments from cities and states, how on earth are we still on track to emit MORE carbon than last year? Find out what is going on, and how bad it is.

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I WANT A RELIABLE ROAD FOR CHRISTMAS

If you don’t own a Tesla, charging an electric vehicle in the U.S. can be a headache. Two federal programs aim to fix that with $7.5B and a host of new rules and standards.

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NOT UNDER THE TREE

Across North America, warmer temperatures and increased rainfall are affecting Christmas tree plantations. Can growers and researchers save these iconic holiday centerpieces for future generations?

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PUT DOWN THE OYSTER

Turns out, oysters are great beyond just Happy Hour. They can hold a lot more carbon than scientists previously thought! So they’re seeing how they can help shorelines up and down the Atlantic and Gulf.

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ZEN AND THE ART OF CHARGING

The number one question electric car owners get asked: Can you take it on a road trip? Detroit decided to rethink this range anxiety by creating a path that can charge cars.

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FOREST FOCUS

A new NASA program reveals how native forests drastically curb climate change by sequestering CO2. Check out Brazil’s fight to keep their natural climate warriors protected.

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UNCHARTED WATERS

Scientists warn that a mass coral bleaching event will occur in 2024 as a result of El Niño and warmer oceans. Might this be a tipping point for these fragile ecosystems?

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CLIMATE CAPTIVES

What do green turtles, rhinos and the tiniest dolphins have in common? They are all endangered, and on a list that increased by 2,000 species in 2023. We are losing more animals than ever, and climate is one of the culprits.

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FOOD ROADMAP

There’s been a lot of bad press about how the Meat Industry really pushes back against COP. Here’s a guide from food experts about how much agriculture plays a role in emissions, and how to transform our giant food systems.

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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.
COP STORYTELLERS

Read about the next generation of climate storytellers, and the winning artists of #createCOP28, who share their first-hand experiences with climate change with creative outlets.

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HOMEGROWN

Many Indigenous nations and reservations lack access to basic needs like electricity. Native Americans are creating energy sovereignty amongst themselves by building wind power and solar farms on their own land.

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OFFICIALLY OFFSHORE

A commercial-scale offshore wind farm is sending electricity to a U.S. grid for the first time. What does this gigantic milestone mean for the future of clean energy?

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DAM GOOD NEWS

The largest dam removal in US history is officially underway, thanks to the help of Indigenous voices. Four dams along the Klamath river in Northern California are being removed with plans to restore the river's ecosystem.

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GENESIS B.

Eighteen children in California are suing the US EPA, claiming the government body is intentionally allowing planetary harming actions to occur.

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CITY OF YES

With the approval of the City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality, New York City is making it easier to deploy sustainable initiatives, including opening up 8,500 acres of parking lots for solar canopies.

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