Happy Earth Day, John! Today is a
day to celebrate our planet, its people and communities, and our shared
climate movement that is fighting for a better, more just future for all.

If you're able to do so, [ [link removed] ]please make a gift in honor of the Earth today
by contributing
$3.50
to 350.org.

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John -

The very first Earth Day was organized in 1970 as an "environmental
teach-in," with the goal of educating people about the need to protect the
environment. Activists were concerned about growing environmental threats,
and wanted to mark a day to educate and organize people to take action in
their local communities. There were academic lectures, community service
events, and President Nixon even planted a tree on the White House lawn to
celebrate Earth Day.

It's no secret that in the 52 years since the very first Earth Day, the
threats to our planet have grown more severe. Scientists around the globe
are united in the belief that humanity needs to do everything it can to
keep warming under 1.5º Celsius in order to stave off the worst effects of
the climate crisis.

Despite the urgency of the threats to the Earth, on this Earth Day, I have
never been more hopeful about our chances to actually succeed.

Yes, we are facing an increasingly narrow window to reverse the effects of
climate change. Yes, we are up against the seemingly limitless power and
wealth of Big Oil.

Why am I hopeful? Because there has never been a more robust, energized,
and well-organized movement to save the Earth than there is right now. And
that's how we'll win.

That's thanks to you. Even by reading this email right now, you're doing
your part to stay involved in the fight against the climate crisis. Every
petition signature, phone call, and action organized is a building block
for our campaign for the Earth.

So, John, I want to ask you to
do one more thing to celebrate Earth Day today and to help build our
movement.

We have a goal of raising $350,000 by midnight tonight. We're still a
little short, but that's OK. Because I know that if enough people donate
today in honor of the Earth, we can hit our goal, continue to build our
movement, and save our planet.

[ [link removed] ]Can you make a
$3.50
donation in honor of the Earth today? Whatever you can afford to donate,
it will be a great gift for the planet.

Thank you so much for everything you do for our movement. It's easy to get
discouraged in this fight — but that's what Big Oil wants.

I have never been more hopeful, more proud, or more excited about what's
next for 350.org and our climate movement. Thank you for being a part of
it.

For the Earth,

May Boeve
Executive Director
350.org

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