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Dear John

We're one month into the new decade and climate chaos has dominated the news. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, this is the year that carbon emissions must peak if we're to keep at 1.5°C of global heating.

So would you consider pledging to make this your year of climate action?
YES, I'LL SIGN THE PLEDGE ([link removed])
UPDATE FROM THE AMAZON
Burnt Amazon rainforest
After the devastating fires in the Amazon rainforest last summer, many of you donated to support our sister organisation. Here, Arthur from Friends of the Earth Brazil talks us through the progress they've made and how your funds have been helping those on the ground.
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OUR CLIMATE ACTION GROUPS
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Last year, we launched our network of Climate Action groups and over 150 have sprung up around the country.

From running workshops to pushing their councils, Climate Action groups are already making a difference in their communities.

What skills could you bring to the table?

FIND A GROUP NEAR YOU ([link removed])
TACKLING ECO ANXIETY
Woman with eco anxiety
What's eco anxiety?

In episode 5 of our podcast ([link removed]) we covered eco anxiety, how to deal with stressful feelings, and why feelings of despair might actually be a good thing.

Now you can read what psychotherapist and lecturer Caroline Hickman has to say on the topic.
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WELL DONE, WALES!
Welsh Assembly divests
Friends of the Earth Cymru is already celebrating a win this year with the news that the Welsh Assembly pension scheme is going fossil free.

A huge thanks to our supporters in Wales for asking their Assembly Members to support our call for divestment. Now the pressure is on for all public bodies in Wales to ditch their investments in fossil fuel companies.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

11 Feb: UN Climate Summit webinar – towards the 2020 Glasgow climate talks

In 2020 the UN climate negotiations are coming to the UK. But what happened at the talks in December 2019 and what can we all do in the run up to the Glasgow talks? Join us for an update and what this means for protecting people and planet.

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BREXIT'S IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Big Ben
It's a momentous time in Westminster as the UK prepares to exit the European Union. But what does Brexit really mean for the environment? Let Dave Timms, our Head of Political Affairs, explain.
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On that note, thank you to everyone who signed our petition to shape the future of our countryside. Right now, the government is writing its new policy for farming without EU subsidies, so it's the perfect time to make sure pesticide reduction is at the heart of UK farming.
SUSTAINABLE BANKING

Open a Triodos Current Account, Savings Account or Cash ISA with Triodos Bank UK, and for every new customer they’ll donate £40 to us once your balance reaches £100. Eligibility, terms and conditions apply.
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So, thank you for all your support, and here's to a (climate) action-packed year.

Best wishes,

Aleanna Shaughnessy
Supporter Relations Manager

PS Want to help protect the climate by using your existing skills? Then you might be interested in one of our new Climate Action volunteer roles. ([link removed])

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