Hi John,

We have a lot of challenges ahead - individually and as a country and planet. But the new year always offers renewal. It’s a time for hope. It’s also a time for planning and strategy.

It's up to us to come together and stop Trump and Big Oil and Gas from wreaking havoc on the environment, destroying frontline communities, and killing precious wildlife.

Will you join Earthworks as a monthly supporter? A $10 or $15 or $25 monthly donation will make all the difference to us and it will be critical as we begin rolling out our plans for fighting against Trump’s agenda and Big Oil and Gas.

Here’s what we’re working on right now.

[1] Congress is being sworn in right now (January 3rd).

The GOP holds small margins in the House (220-215) and Senate (53-47). There is strength in opposition.

Earthworks and our partners in states and DC are working hard to solidify our ability to stop bad legislation and use our leverage to present - even pass - good bills that protect communities and the climate.

[2] LNG (liquified natural gas) development is a bigger threat than ever to communities and climate.

In mid-December the Department of Energy released a report of LNG economics and environmental concerns. The gist: planned export facilities will push already poisoned communities to the brink. Global methane emissions could skyrocket just from US exports. And shipping so much US gas overseas will cost every American hundreds of extra dollars a year as gas prices rise.

We’re working to slow or better yet stop LNG export growth. That means organizing communities, local leaders and businesses, and fighting Trump’s efforts to give American natural resources away to corrupt Big Oil and Gas buddies.

[3] Prepare for legal battles and organizing in states and DC.

During his first term, Trump rolled back over 125 critical environmental protections, many of which were challenged in court. Now Trump aims to fast-track mining operations, deregulate industry practices, and open more public lands to extraction.

We’re readying our team along with local, state and national partners to fight for community and environmental health. We can’t afford to let children, families and the climate fall victim to billionaire gas and oil execs who just want to rake in more money for themselves.

This is just the start. We will be back in touch with more ways to get involved. And join us now as a sustaining monthly supporter. Let’s get to work.

Here’s to a healthy 2025. Thank you for all you do.

In solidarity,

Jennifer Krill
Executive Director

P.S. The chaos of another Trump administration may seem exhausting. But together we can stand up for what’s right and win. I’m reminded of Margaret Mead’s message: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."