April, 2024 Newsletter: Earth Month Event Map | New Council Advisor |
Join: State Dem Enviro Groups | Apply: Spanish Translation Volunteers | Film: Oil & Gas Pipeline | Request a Council Speaker | Recommended
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Hello, Climate Activist. And happy Earth Month — a month when we recommit ourselves and our communities to fighting the existential threat of the climate crisis and protecting our land, water and air. Never has this fight and our movement been more important. It is not an overstatement or hyperbole to say what we do between this Earth Month and next year’s Earth Month will have prolonged and irreversible impacts for generations to come.
The election this November will decide if we are going to move forward as a nation to address the climate crisis and protect our environment — or if we are going to allow Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans to turn back the clock on not only the progress of the last three years, but the progress of the last three decades. This is why we need to mobilize like never before: not only this month, but every month between now and November.
Which is exactly what we are doing. In this email, you will find information about events happening around the country all month. As well as an update about the growing network of state Democratic environmental groups who will be active not only during Earth Month but through the election and beyond.
But we need you — all of you — now more than ever. So thank you for all you have done and will do during Earth Month and through November.
The stakes could not be higher.
In solidarity,
Michelle Deatrick
Founder & Chair
DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council
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📅 MOBILIZE FOR EARTH MONTH: Find or Host an Event or Action
Democrats care about climate! The Council kicked off our Earth Month Mobilization with our Third Annual Earth Month Actions & Event Map, gathering virtual and in-person livestreams, petitions and more into one big hub. Host or post an event or action, and we’ll help get the word out to our email list and on social media.
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Any Day During Earth Month!
Add Your Name: Thank President Biden for Historic Climate Action. President Biden’s leadership on climate and environmental justice is historic. Building on the Inflation Reduction Act’s landmark renewable energy and green jobs investments, the Administration recently enacted stronger methane regulations, restricted deadly soot pollution, and launched the American Climate Corps — providing crucial training to youth for fighting the climate crisis. Join us in thanking him for his leadership and action on climate, and for all he will do after re-election.
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⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT: Regional Advisor to the Chair Ron Meehan
We're excited to announce that Ron Meehan is joining the Council as Regional Climate Advisor to the Chair! Ron is an experienced youth political organizer who holds leadership positions in the Alaska Democratic Party. He will advise on the Council's work in the Western U.S., including his home state of Alaska. More about our advisors.
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🌎 CONNECT: State and National Democratic Environmental Groups
We’re proud of the growing network of state and national Democratic Environment and Climate groups, which we’ve been building out since this Council began. On this interactive map, find your state’s group — or the national group for youth, high schoolers, college students, and Democrats Abroad. No group in your state? Contact us to help build one: info@DNCClimate.org!
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✅ APPLY: Calling Spanish Translators
Apply here to volunteer to help translate our outreach materials into Spanish.
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💧OIL AND GAS PIPELINE: Powerful Documentary on Bad River Band’s Fight
The film Bad River centers the Bad River Band's battle to save Lake Superior by fighting the Line 5 pipeline. It is a fight that resonates with so many battles by Native peoples across this country against racism, land theft, and injustice. Playing in theaters countrywide now — you can also request a showing in your community.
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🎤 FOR YOUR EVENTS & ORGANIZING: Request a Council Speaker
Looking for a climate speaker? A member of the DNC Climate Council can speak at your club meeting, environmental roundtable, Democratic phone bank, and more. We’ll help publicize and help inspire your group! Request a Council Speaker here.
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📚 RECOMMENDED: Watches and Reads
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