Welcome to Tuesday, July 12th, DJs and emcees...

A California wildfire in Yosemite National Park has burned over 2,000 acres, threatening some of the largest and oldest redwood trees in the world.

At least 500 giant sequoias in the Mariposa Grove are at risk, including the 3,000-year-old “Grizzly Giant”, which stands more than 200 feet tall.

Researchers and scientists have found that wildfire patterns in the U.S. are changing beyond the natural status quo, with lengthening fire seasons and more severe fires.

Are you concerned about wildfires in the U.S.?

Bipartisan Law Banning Imports Made With Uyghur Forced Labor in China's Xinjiang Region Takes Effect

The U.S. is now enforcing a bipartisan law that bans imports from the Xinjiang region of China that are presumed to have been made with forced labor from Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic minorities held in concentration camps. Xinjiang is a significant source of cotton for global suppliers, in addition to materials that play a key role in making solar panels.

The Chinese Communist Party’s use of forced labor in Xinjiang is likely to impact a number of industries, as it’s one of the world’s most significant cotton-producing regions and also supplies key materials in solar panels. About 50% of the world’s polysilicon, which is a key material in producing solar panels, came from the Xinjiang region in 2021.

Are you in favor of banning imports made with Uyghur forced labor in Xinjiang, China?

Senate to Consider ATF Director Nomination, House Takes Up Democrats’ Abortion Rights Bills

Congress returns from its Fourth of July recess this week with the Senate expected to take up nominations, including the ATF director, and House Democrats taking up abortion rights bills.

Senate committees will hold hearings on abortion rights after the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs; barriers to abortion access; and protecting the homeland from done attacks. 

House committees will hold hearings on the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol; the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs on abortion rights; and the housing crisis. 

How do you feel about this week’s congressional schedule?

#WomenInPeacekeeping

Peace is on everyone’s mind, now more than ever. Stronger Together: #WomenInPeacekeeping is a campaign to promote and empower women at the forefront of peace operations.

By getting involved with this campaign, you'll help shine a spotlight on the women of peacekeeping, support their work on the ground, and help recruit more women into the field of peacekeeping.

Donate now to support women in peacekeeping, and you’ll be entered to win one of five exclusive NFTs. 

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And, In The End...

It's Paper Bag Day, a day to think about the alternatives to plastic bags. It's also your cat's favorite holiday.

Today, combat climate change with a paper bag, then give it to your cat. Enjoy.

—Jamie Epstein

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