DNC Council on the Environment & Climate Crisis

Bold, ambitious action to address the climate crisis and other environmental issues.

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The Council Works to Elect Democrats and Center Bold Climate Action & Policies in the Democratic Party

  • Advocate

    Advocate that the DNC and Democratic Party develop and adopt policies that address the climate crisis with the necessary courage and urgency.

  • Participate

    Promote participation in the electoral process by people in the environmental and sustainability communities—and those in frontline communities.

  • Organize

    Work with organizers and climate activists to elect Democrats and ensure there are Democratic Party Environmental Caucuses or Councils in all states and territories.

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The Black Wall Street Times reports: At the Oklahoma Democratic Party Convention's Fight Back Panel, Council Chair Deatrick spoke about the Trump Administration's reckless and cruel use of FEMA and other agencies as political tools. . . . . . . #
Excited as the DNC Climate Council's 2025 Listening and Organizing Tour heads to Oklahoma for 4 events!
📢 NEW: The DNC Climate Council's latest newsletter is packed with calls to action, updates from state Dem environmental organizations, events and our recommended reads and watches Links to read it and sign up are in our bio! . . . . #ClimateChange
📣 ACT NOW: Tell your Senators to protect clean energy tax credits! The House has already cut BILLIONS from these money-saving, climate-friendly programs - but we can stop these cuts in the Senate. Head to our bio for links to write a letter and ma
If Trump's big bad budget bill passes the Senate, it will hurt American families and make climate change worse. People and planet can't afford to ignore the climate crisis, but Trump doesn't care. He just wants his buddies to make a buck. . . . #Clim
🚨 Youth are suing Trump! His unlawful executive orders don’t just ignore science - they threaten irreversible damage. The youth plaintiffs from Montana, Oregon, Hawaii, California, and Florida are already experiencing rising temperatures, pro
BREAKING: House Republicans passed a budget bill in the middle of the night. It is a shameful bill that will harm nearly every person. We will continue to fight this legislation as it goes through the Senate and hold those who voted for it in the Hou
Since Trump took office: ❌ Over 60,000 clean energy jobs lost or on the chopping block 📉 Factory construction is tanking 🚨 Republicans are fighting to kill clean energy tax credits The result? Higher costs and greater danger from the climate crisi
NEW: Oil Change International analysis reveals countries' progress on their commitments to stop using taxpayers to fund Big Oil and Gas projects. Trump, of course, has backed out of the US commitment. He loves his Big Oil Buddies. But most countries
NEW: DNC Climate Council's latest Newsletter is out! Resistance tools, polling, calls to action. DNC & DNC Climate Council updates and events. Packed, interesting and engaging. Click the link in our bio to read it or head to dncclimate.org/lates
We are all in this together. Read this piece, a reflection and call to action to peaceful protest, inspired by the 62nd Anniversary this month of MLK's historic Letter from Birmingham Jail, from our Chair: dncclimate.org/newsroom . . . . @michelle.de
Youth deserve a livable climate future - and have so much at stake. And they are fighting for it. Hear from an Our Children's Trust attorney and plaintiff at the Lake County Democratic Environmental Caucus meeting on 4/28 at 7pm ET: Sign up through t
Earth Day: The Council joins national and grassroots environmental groups in the All Out for Earth Day mobilization this month. Democratic organizations across the country, from Minnesota to Florida are organizing more than 60 events, from rallies t
This Earth Day we renew our commitment to fighting for a just, safe, equitable, and sustainable future for people and planet. 🌍 Earth Day is more than a holiday, it's a movement. Though traditional celebrations of Earth Day have often ignored the e
Join this critical conversation breaking down why gutting the federal government puts our families and communities at risk! ➡️ Firings, Freezes, and Fallout: How the Trump Administration is Harming Local Communities on 4/23 at 3pm ET. Register at bi
🌷 Happy Easter to all who celebrate! Wishing renewal and hope to all. . . . . . . #Easter #HappyEaster #Holiday #Climate #Environment
Chair Deatrick is a featured speaker at this Michigan #EarthDay event co-sponsored by over a dozen regional environmental and justice organizations! Join her on April 26th for People Have the Power: A Green Future is Yours to Build, hosted by Ann Ar
Chag Pesach Sameach! . . . . . . . #Passover #Holiday #HappyHoliday #Climate #Environment
The Western Washtenaw Democrats held an Earth Month highway clean-up in Michigan: Democrats care and are working for our environment! Add your event to our Earth Month map: dncclimate.org/events Gratitude to State Rep. Carrie Rheingans, Western Wash
Happy Vaisakhi! Wishing a warm and joyful holiday to all. . . . . . . . #Vaisakhi #HappyVaisakhi #Holiday #Climate #Environment

THE CLOCK IS TICKING…

Time is running out to address the climate emergency. If we continue to emit greenhouse gas at the current rate we will use up the carbon budget that would keep us below the Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C of warming.

We already face devastating levels of climate harms. We must act in time.

Featured Council Videos

DNC Climate Council at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Meeting 1

Running on Climate: Lessons to Help Democrats Win in 2024

How Democrats Can Run on Climate and Win

DNC Climate Council at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Meeting 2

Youth Roundtable: The Climate Generation Unites

Climate Urgency, Awareness, and Literacy with Jane Fonda

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“Climate change is an alarm clock that’s been going off, ignored by those in power, for decades.”

— Michelle Regalado Deatrick

National Chairwoman, DNC Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis