[1]Fossil Free Digest
Dear John,

Breaking news this morning: We’ve reached $11 trillion USD divested from
fossil fuels!

With 22 new commitments reported today including Catholic bishops’
organizations in the Philippines, Eastern Africa, and Italy, it’s clear
our people-powered movement has grown into a mighty global force to end
the age of fossil fuels.

The news comes less than 2 weeks away from the [ [link removed] ]Global Climate Strike on
September 20-27. At last tally, over 2,500 strike events are organized in
117 countries – and every day the momentum builds.

Business as usual is no longer an option for the millions of people
mobilized worldwide. We’ve got the latest on the strikes below – and keep
an eye out for live coverage from September 20 around the world in our
next newsletter.

See you in the streets,
Nicole

In Case You Missed It

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Social license, revoked?: Investors responsible for $11 trillion USD have
now divested from oil, coal and gas companies fueling the climate crisis.
That’s record pace: we’ve blown past the goal set last year of $10
trillion by the end of 2020.

Fossil Free campaigners around the world are invited to [ [link removed] ]tune in live on
Tuesday-Wednesday to Financing the Future, a global divestment summit that
opens with this news in South Africa today. [ [link removed] ]Watch the celebration video
for more
Fridays for Future NYC held a protest outside the UN headquarters with
Greta Thunberg in attendance, ahead of an emergency summit on 23
September. Photo: F4F NYC

Under 2 weeks to go: Greta Thunberg sailed into New York harbor after a
15-day ocean crossing. She’s now joined forces with young activists in a
final two-week push before the global Climate Strikes kick off. [ [link removed] ]More
you can do

Teen superstar: Last week teen superstar Billie Eilish joined a rapidly
building wave of artists, global media outlets, influencers, unions and
brave politicians helping to turn the world’s attention firmly onto the
climate crisis. She called on her 37 million followers to [ [link removed] ]“take it to
the streets” this September 20. 

Hurricane Dorian: The Category 5 hurricane has caused "generational
devastation" in the Bahamas, uniting Caribbean leaders: "We're at the
frontline of climate change but we don't cause it." Officials expect the
death toll will continue to rise as large parts of some islands remain
inaccessible to rescue crews. [ [link removed] ]Do more

People stand against coal on August 30 in Istanbul. Photo: 350 Turkiye
‘Come strike with us’: Activists turned up at the headquarters of Hattat
Holding, the developer for Hema coal plant in Bartin-Amasra, Turkey. They
were acting in solidarity with Bartin Platform, a group who’s been
resisting the plant for over a decade. After decrying the climate crime
scene, they invited people to join Climate Strikes on September 20 to
continue the fight against fossil fuels. [ [link removed] ]More 

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Outrage in Queensland: First Nations and climate activists in Australia
are preparing for new resistance after the state government withdrew land
rights for the Wangan and Jagalingou, to make way for Adani’s coal mine.
It’s putting their homelands, ceremonial grounds, and water at risk.
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Employers prepare: After reports last week of millions-strong labor unions
endorsing the strikes, we’re now seeing major businesses jump on board.
Companies like Patagonia, Lush Cosmetics, Ben & Jerry’s and more are
publicly supporting strikes and encouraging employees to take part. More
entities, from private banks to school boards, are communicating their own
policies for September 20 and 27. [ [link removed] ]More

One to Watch

“How does the strike work?”

In this intergenerational Q&A, 3 young strikers – Xiye Bastida, Daphne
Frias, and Jamie Margolin – answer Strike questions from older members of
their communities about how to get ready for September 20-27 and why it
matters. [ [link removed] ]Watch

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Use Your Power

Got a website? [ [link removed] ]Use it to join the Digital Climate Strike. On September
20, websites across the globe — from major sites like Tumblr & Kickstarter
to personal blogs and social media profiles — will “go green” with
easy-to-install widgets or by shutting down entirely to signpost millions
of people to their nearest #ClimateStrike. You can add it to your site,
too. 

We’re also excited to announce newly added [ [link removed] ]Online Training webinars to
help get you ready. They’ll cover:

Safety & Risk -  how to stay safe at your events (this Wednesday and
Friday!)
Live Coverage - how to tell the best story of your strike as it happens
Countdown to Climate Strike Q&A – to answer lingering questions
And more on Escalation, Goals and Strategy, and how to Go Big!

See the full schedule and [ [link removed] ]register now for the webinars:

 

[ [link removed] ]Sign up for a Training

 

That’s it for now. See you in less than two weeks with live coverage of
the Strikes!

If you’re looking for other ways to help in the meantime, you can
[ [link removed] ]donate to build the movement.

 

 
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local communities and institutions commit to:

* A fast + just transition to 100% renewable energy for all
* No new fossil fuel projects anywhere.
* Not a penny more for dirty energy

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