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In our recent newsletter we illuminate some of the latest research, climate stories, and movement actions on everything from fast fashion to federal clawbacks.
Read guest pieces and highlights from @weact4ej.bsky.social, @nrdc.org & Grassroots International here: tinyurl.com/mpwxrs9d
In our newest report, Fast Fashion’s Footprint: The Climate Injustices of Our Clothes, author Leann Jenks and designer Sofia Klein expose the far-reaching damage caused by the global Fast Fashion Industry 💡👚🌏
Check out the summary & full report here: www.climatejusticecenter.org/publication/...
We need a #climate and #EJ movement that is imaginative, intersectional, international, intergenerational & filled with illustration!
Introducing four exceptionally talented graphic designers that all have movement experience and are open to new gigs.
www.climatejusticecenter.org/newsletter/m...
With the climate crisis, #insurance finds itself in a pickle. Originally created as a safety net, insurers are now looking at costly premiums and their own stake in fossil fuels.
Rachel Sbar explores these contradictions, along with solutions: www.climatejusticecenter.org/newsletter/i...
The petrochemicals industry is deeply intertwined in our lives, where fossil infrastructure and global-scale pollution exacerbate health risks and environmental injustices. Author Kelly Lem writes about these impacts and sheds light on future pathways.
www.climatejusticecenter.org/newsletter/o...
In our July newsletter, we explore what brings us together - whether it be through food and drink around a dinner table, personal stories of climate impact and resilience, and educational campaigns to improve health and prosperity.
Read the full newsletter here: lnkd.in/egHEwNV5
81% of U.S. adults believe that the Trump administration must comply with federal court orders.
Good. Court orders are not optional.
The 'humanity is committing suicide' takes are such misdirection
The reality is that the capitalist class is committing omnicide
Every movement requires stories of resistance, ingenuity, and triumph. Our writers from Haiti, Ecuador, and India show the power of grassroots organizing to ignite lasting change.
Pieces by Bianca Pierre-Louis, Sofia Fernandez, and Puneet Singh Singhal. www.climatejusticecenter.org/newsletter
Many successful movements throughout history have been galvanized by music and art. The expressive arts enable us to create and share the feelings of the moment, and to build collective joy and energy. We invite you to listen to our 38-song Resist & Build playlist:
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JB Pritzker called for "mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption." May Day -- tomorrow --may be all that. www.headsupnews.org/p/may-day-ra... #maydaystrong
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🚨Today is May Day — a global day of worker resistance. These historic protests are led by May Day Strong - a coalition of workers, immigrants, students, and grassroots organizers from across the country. 50501 is not the sole organizer, we are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with May Day Strong.
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May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on Thursday, regardless.
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Our new site, “Funding for Climate Justice: Sharing Successes, Defending Our Wins”, is now live! Check it out for an overview of federal climate investments as well as **publicly available resources, news, and tips for protecting these historic investments.**
>> www.fundingforclimatejustice.org <<
Honored to testify in front of Boston City Council on a hearing for a Municipal Climate Bank, along with Rebecca Herst, @hessann.bsky.social, Laura Mondragón and Jeremy Liskar!
More of our Center's resources on innovative climate funding models here: www.bostongndcoalition.org/resources
BIG NEWS: A jury has reached a verdict that Greenpeace entities are liable for over $660 million in damages in our trial against Big Oil company Energy Transfer.
This is far from over. We’re going to appeal. And we’re prepared to fight this all the way to victory.
Incredibly important to understand the actual limits of presidential (and impoundment) power. Thank you @protectdemocracy.org for this timely resource:
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Classic cartoon. Man sitting around a fire with three children; devastated city in distance: "Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders."
This is exactly what this classic cartoon says:
Reuters: Energy Secretary says global warming is just a side effect of the modern economy. "Everything in life involves trade-offs. Everything."
In this case, trading money for the destruction of the climate.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Wildfires are a new normal around the world, reminding us of the urgent need for solutions. Economic justice org, @equalrightorg.bsky.social, argues that Universal Basic Income could be an asset in recovery/rebuilding post disaster. Read more by Patrick Brown of Equal Right here: bit.ly/4bBzGpm
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Donald Trump is ignoring the constitution to go after his political enemies.
We’ve been saying it for months.
Trump's authoritarianism is a clear and present danger to our democracy.
The Black Resilience Network is a coalition of over 100 Black professionals and organizations, who are vital in climate disaster response. Dr. Atyia Martin highlights five standout organizations that are building resilience for their communities. Read here: www.climatejusticecenter.org/newsletter
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"LA is on fire. Do we realize that we are too?" Author Irene Posada calls for urgent climate action, equitable disaster preparedness, and policy reforms to address the systemic inequalities worsened by the escalating wildfire crisis. Read the full piece here: www.climatejusticecenter.org/newsletter
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👩⚖️States Seek Reparations from Oil Corporations 💪
The climate devastation tied to the burning of fossil fuels has cost states billions; they're suing to get financial reparations from oil companies.
@latimes.com highlights States' recent win from the Supreme Court:
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
We are looking for a Newsletter Editor-in-Chief! We produce a ~monthly newsletter, along with more frequent social media posts on global climate justice issues, democracy, & more!
💫 Folks from current & historically oppressed constituencies encouraged to apply. Movement experience highly valued.💫
Thoughtful summary of what the new US Presidential Administration means for global climate negotiations by @iied.bsky.social's Subhi Barakat and @simoncullen.bsky.social
18.02.2025 18:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0For anyone looking to follow the legal pushback against the Project 2025 agenda, @democracyforward.org is on the job:
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Just under a third of Project 2025’s policies have already been implemented, according to a developer who is tracking them. More than half of its goals for DOJ, the State Department, and the White House are now in progress. Great Q&A from @jeva.bsky.social:
heatmap.news/politics/pro...
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17.01.2025 19:44 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0May 2025 bring victories to all workers who struggle against exploitation, and to all peoples who struggle for liberation from colonial power.
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