For the last four years, Trump has done everything in his power to destroy the planet.
We need to defeat Trump. To do that, Democrats need to put forward a climate plan that mobilizes people to vote because it takes the climate crisis head-on.
Trump’s anti-science administration has rolled back or eliminated environmental protections; he’s approved the use of deadly and dangerous pesticides, allowed the destruction of public and Indigenous lands, let Big Ag continue to exploit workers and farmers, and permitted Big Oil & Gas to continue to devastate our air, water, and planet.
Undoing the damage caused by Trump and decades of climate denialism is a huge undertaking. That’s why we were so excited to see the Democratic National Committee’s council on climate change put forward a bold vision for solving the climate crisis and building a new green economy. Food & Water Action has endorsed this plan, along with 90 other national environmental groups. The plan needs to be adopted into the Democratic Party platform, but that won’t happen without a groundswell of support.
Continuing down our current path is misguided and short-sighted. The Democratic Party must adopt an aggressive agenda to address the climate crisis. The Democratic National Committee has the opportunity to adopt a platform that:
Transitions to 100% clean, renewable energy, stops the use of fossil fuels and bans fracking with a just transition for workers.
Ensures the basic human right to clean air and drinking water.
Directs climate and environmental investments to low-income, rural, and Indigenous communities, and communities of color to fight environmental injustice and racism.
Trump has failed in every way. He's shown he cares about nothing other than granting favors for his polluting fossil fuel CEO cronies and moving this country backward. As a Food & Water Action supporter, you’ve been with us in the fight for safe food, clean water, and a healthy, livable climate. We’re at a crossroads, but I'm optimistic we can achieve a better future if we fight like we live here.
Wenonah Hauter
Founder and Executive Director
Food & Water Action and Food & Water Watch
Food & Water Action and its affiliated organization, Food & Water Watch, are advocacy groups with a common mission to protect our food, water and climate. This email was sent to [email protected] - and we're glad you got it, because it's one of the most important ways you can reclaim political power, hold elected officials accountable and resist corporate control.
