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May 9, 2024

THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
NEWSLETTER & ACTION TOOLKIT
#SAVEJULIANA
The landmark climate case Juliana vs. United States has been dismissed by an appeals court once again. This lawsuit argues the U.S. government knowingly abetted climate change, and by doing so violated our constitutional rights. DEMAND President Biden direct the Department of Justice to allow this case to go to trial.
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PROTECT CHILD ACTIVISTS
It's been two months since an explosion took the life of 14 year-old Ecuadorian climate activist Leonela Moncayo. But local authorities say they will only investigate her death if her fellow activists stop their activism. DEMAND JUSTICE for Leonela.
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WORLD BANK REFORM
The World Bank has made recent steps toward climate action, but it still requires transformative progress. URGE THE WORLD BANK PRESIDENT to meet the urgency of the climate crisis and stop funding fossil fuels.
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THIS IS NOT DA’ BOMB
Did you know that the military just explodes extra, obsolete rockets and missiles? Yeah, neither did we. This open burn and detonation of hazardous wastes spreads toxic chemicals over communities and greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. So can we not? MESSAGE THE EPA now.
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UPDATE YOUR DISASTERS, FEMA!
FEMA is often called upon in a disaster, but not with excessive heat and wildfires. The Center for Biological Diversity is trying to make a change. EMAIL THEIR TEAM and add your organization to the list petitioning FEMA to fix this!
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This is the spotlight for the heroes doing the most urgent work on climate.
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Climate action journalist and founder of her own news channel NAVYA SINGH uses her media and journalism background to amplify climate action and encourage others to become eco-conscious citizens.

Navya
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Climate action journalist and founder of her own news channel NAVYA SINGH uses her media and journalism background to amplify climate action and encourage others to become eco-conscious citizens.
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Grassroots leader and 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winner ANDREA VIDAURRE focuses on making the transportation industry more sustainable by activating communities in policy work and environmental justice.

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Grassroots leader and 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winner ANDREA VIDAURRE focuses on making the transportation industry more sustainable by activating communities in policy work and environmental justice.
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Indigenous model born and raised in the Amazon ZAYA GUARANI speaks against the exploitation of Indigenous lands and the urgent need for ancestral preservation amidst climate collapse.

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Indigenous model born and raised in the Amazon ZAYA GUARANI speaks against the exploitation of Indigenous lands and the urgent need for ancestral preservation amidst climate collapse.
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TALKING FOSSILS — It's not easy to squeeze Big Oil’s long history of lies into a single video. But watch how these Congressmen put the industry's deception and disinformation on full display. (Senate Budget Committee)

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CAN ROLLIE BUY AN TOYOTA EV? — Rollie Williams wants to buy an EV from his local Toyota dealership. Shouldn’t be too difficult, right? If only it were that simple. (The YEARS Project and Climate Town)

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PARASITES WITH PURPOSE — When we think of parasites, most people are quick to grimace. However, ecologist Chelsea Wood challenges perceptions by revealing parasites’ vital role in biodiversity and ecological balances. (Grist)  

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VOICE ABOVE WATER — A 90-year-old fisherman can no longer get his daily catch because he reels in more plastic trash than fish. But the ocean is his world. He won’t stop cleaning the ocean until his island waters run clean. (Baliprod) 

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HEATWORKER HARDSHIPS — Farm workers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis working through extreme heat and record flooding. Now they are advocating for better conditions as governments turn a blind eye. (UFW Foundation)

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PLASTICS-FREE PLEASE — Plastic pollution not only affects our oceans and litters our lands, but it is also an environmental justice issue. That's why we need a Global Plastics Treaty. (Wawa Gatheru)

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Climate science can be overwhelming. Here’s your easy-to-share highlight reel.
KELP IS ON THE WAY

Seaweed doesn’t just absorb carbon dioxide. It also could be a source of those crucial precious minerals we will need to power clean energy products. Find out what scientists are studying.

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THE COLOR OF GAS

Does someone you know believe gas stoves just cook better? It turns out gas stoves have a racial component, as this new study proves that not everyone gets equal treatment with indoor pollution.

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PLASTIC PACK

Who’s responsible for a quarter of the world’s plastic waste? You can count them on one hand. Learn about this study’s other key findings.

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FLUSH TO FURNACE

Could sewage and wastewater be the next renewable solution? They just might be. See how one community is converting what some perceive as waste into a tenable resource.

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HALF A MILLION LOSS

Climate change could cost every American an average of $500,000 over the course of their lifetime, or essentially the cost of a new home. How did economists figure this out, and what makes up the cost?

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CORNY FLIGHTS

Can corn ethanol really help decarbonize US air travel? While new allowances provide tax credits to ethanol producers, farmers and scientists have mixed reactions on this contentious solution.

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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.
ENERGY, GRANTED

The Biden administration has awarded $27 million in grants to nine states, 27 local governments and one tribe in support of enacting clean energy plans and furthering energy efficiency programs. See if your state made the list!

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HELTER SMELTER

Aluminum manufacturing poses a tremendous pollution problem. But this green smelter might bring a solution for cleaning up a large portion of this heavy industry.

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SOLAR? YOU BETCHA

Minnesota is set to complete one of the largest solar projects in the United States. This massive project will help replace a coal plant, employ hundreds of workers, and provide energy back to the grid. See how new battery technology is making this a reality.

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BATTERY RAVE

People use more electricity as they arrive home from work in the evenings. States are taking this into account by integrating giant batteries into the energy grid. See how the technology stacks up.

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A MONUMENTAL MOMENT

The White House is expanding protections for two new national monuments in California totaling nearly 120,000 acres in the state. The decision is part of a target to preserve 30 percent of American lands and waters by 2030.

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DON'T KILL THE MESSENGER

Around the globe, the journalists being targeted with threats, violence, and intimidation are often the ones covering environmental issues. With an increasingly high number of violent attacks occurring, what can be done?

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LITERALLY WRITING THE TEXTBOOKS

Big Oil is investing in academic research and spending tons of cash on lobbying in an effort to create their own narrative on the future of energy. See how Big Oil is spinning a tale we’re all forced to listen to.

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PLASTIC PITFALLS

Big Oil essentially turned carbon offset credits into a scam years ago, and now Big Plastic is following suit with the introduction of “plastic-offset” credits. See how this shady idea could delay real progress.

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YOUTH V. GOV

A federal appeals court rejected a long-running youth-led lawsuit brought by climate activists who argued the U.S. government’s role in climate change violated their constitutional rights. What’s next for Juliana v. United States?

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FASHION'S FRONTLINE

These exploited, predominantly female labor forces in the Global South bear the brunt of ‘cheap’ fast fashion. Conditions are brutal, and are only made worse by climate change. See the realities of “fast fashion” here.

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TRUMP'S OIL CARTEL

$6.4 million could remove nearly 5,000 tons of carbon from our atmosphere. Instead, the oil and gas industry is giving that money to Trump to cover his legal fees and curry favor. How is this legal?

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CITI OF GOD

This group is telling Citibank that fossil fuel projects should be “nun” of their business. Learn how these nuns have advocated for climate justice and human rights.

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ANCESTRAL FOOTPRINTS

Arizona is looking to mine uranium right near the Grand Canyon, but tribal nations won’t let that happen without a fight. Read here to see how the rush for renewable resources is creating an epic legal battle.

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