EARTHJUSTICE FOR THE RECORD
September 2019

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

Our newest clients: 16 young climate activists

This week, 16 young people from around the world came together to demand a livable future. Represented by Earthjustice, they brought a legal complaint to the United Nations urging world leaders to develop aggressive, comprehensive solutions to the climate crisis. Learn more about their fight. Read more:
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'Why study for a future that's not going to exist?'

Sarah Goody is a high school freshman striking for action on the climate crisis. She's part of a global youth movement demanding change by skipping school on Fridays. Read More:
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Time to listen to those affected most by climate change

The people at the front lines of climate change must be at the forefront of climate solutions. It's time to work together for change that benefits everyone. Read more:
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The oceans are warming

Top scientists say that the pace of ocean warming and melting ice is a bigger threat than ever to ecosystems and people. Our victory to stop drilling plans in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans is a big step forward in combatting the threat. Read more:
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Where do we go from here?

The Global Climate Strike brought 4 million people across the world to the streets to demand bold action on climate. But we can't stop there. We must move urgently to zero emissions and 100% clean energy to avert a climate crisis. Earthjustice has a plan to get there. Read more:
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QUOTABLE

"Art is another language or tool to digest some of these heavy things or big political moments that are around us."
-- Artist and activist Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo was asked to make a poster inspired by the Sept. 20 Global Climate Strike. Here she talks about her creative process and the role of art in protest.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Show your support for these young climate activists
Sixteen young people from around the world have brought a legal complaint about climate change to the United Nations. Their petition outlines how their human rights are being violated by the failure of nations to seriously address the climate crisis. These young activists are fighting for their future. Will you pledge to fight with them?:

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Stop an attack on our clean air
The Trump EPA is proposing to punch a loophole in the Clean Air Act that would allow thousands of major polluters across the country to release more toxic pollution into the air. We should be doing more, not less, to protect communities from these poisons. Show your opposition to this rollback today:

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WHO WE ARE

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

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This material is distributed by Earthjustice on behalf of Alexandria Villaseñor, Carl Smith, Catarina Lorenzo, Chiara Sacchi, Greta Thunberg, Ellen-Anne, Iris Duquesne, Raina Ivanova, Raslene Joubali, Debby Adegbile, Ayakha Melithafa, Ridhima Pandey, Carlos Manuel, Litokne Kabua, David Ackley III, and Ranton Anjain. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

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