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October 24, 2021 at 8:06 PM

no surrender on climate-ag in reconciliation bill

SEEC members Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) have written to House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Schumer urging the agricultural provisions remain in the final bill. John, SEEC members are fighting tooth-and-nail to preserve the climate-agricultu…

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October 23, 2021 at 5:06 PM

horrifying milestone for coral reefs

But unless governments step up to reduce climate change immediately, coral reefs will be a thing of the past... Photo credit: cesar harada John, A major new international report highlights the impact of climate change on coral reefs: They’re disappearing at an unprecedented rate. …

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October 20, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Tell Joe Manchin you support climate initiatives

We’ve been hearing reports from the news media that key green energy and climate provisions might be cut from Joe Biden’s Build Back Better legislation. We’ve been hearing reports from the news media that key green energy and climate provisions might be cut from Joe Biden’s Build Ba…

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October 18, 2021 at 8:07 PM

should wild horses and burros be protected?

Truckloads of horses get sent to slaughter auctions after the adopters collected their check from the federal government. John — In the 19th century, the estimate was that two million wild horses were living on America’s plains. These magnificent animals enhanced the stark beauty of…

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October 16, 2021 at 5:06 PM

these species are gone. Simply gone.

We have devastating news. Federal wildlife officials recommend removing 22 animals and one plant from the endangered species list because they are now extinct. John, We have devastating news. Federal wildlife officials recommend removing 22 animals and one plant from the endangered …

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October 15, 2021 at 8:10 PM

SEEC members immediately acting in CA oil spill aftermath

Between 25,000 and 131,000 gallons of oil spilled in the waters after a pipeline ruptured. That’s why SEEC members in Congress immediately sprang into action. Hey John, We’re sure you’ve been following the news around the devastating California offshore oil spill. Between 25,000 and…

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October 14, 2021 at 9:08 PM

Big Oil doesn’t want this to happen

After doing everything in its power to stop it, the Biden administration will comply with a court order that requires an offshore drilling lease sale for the Gulf of Mexico. John — bad news: After doing everything in its power to stop it, the Biden administration will comply with a …

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October 12, 2021 at 6:07 PM

California’s oil spill is a wakeup call

The recent oil spill off the coast of Orange County in southern California that spewed up to 126,000 gallons of oil is a sharp reminder of offshore drilling dangers. John, The recent oil spill off the coast of Orange County in southern California that spewed up to 126,000 gallons of…

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October 10, 2021 at 2:07 PM

there’s so much melting ice, it’s causing this new problem...

John do you want to hear something worrying? So much ice has melted across the planet that the Earth’s crust is starting to morph and shift. John do, you want to hear something worrying? So much ice has melted across the planet that the Earth’s crust is starting to morph and shift.…

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October 8, 2021 at 10:08 PM

POLL: should Facebook fact-check climate change lies?

Former Fox News host John Stossel has been making viral videos on Facebook that spread misinformation about climate change. We want your opinion. Hey John — there’s something happening in the news that we want your opinion on… Former Fox News host John Stossel has been making viral …

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October 2, 2021 at 5:07 PM

POLL: Does climate change worry you?

The poll interviewed 10,000 young people across 10 countries between the ages of 16 and 25. The results were stunning: Hey John — did you hear? A new survey was just released that shows young people have a lot of anxiety about the effects of climate change. The poll interviewed 10,0…

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September 29, 2021 at 11:33 PM

maybe some good news on gray wolves???

Last week we emailed everyone asking if you thought we should restore Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves. We got a lost of responses, which is why we wanted to make sure you knew about this breaking update: Hey John, Last week we emailed everyone asking if you though…

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September 28, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Energy & Commerce Committee progress on climate change

Democratic members defeated Republican amendments opposing climate justice and preventing investments in clean energy technology. John, SEEC members of Congress and Democrats made significant progress during the House Energy and Commerce budget markup recently. Among the accomplish…

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September 28, 2021 at 5:07 AM

focusing the world on climate change

The climate crisis was at the center of the opening of the United Nations, with President Biden and the UN Secretary-General emphasizing the need for urgent action by the world community. John, History has been made in New York. The climate crisis was at the center of the opening o…

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September 23, 2021 at 11:08 PM

climate change is a health risk [sign on]

Over 230 medical journals are out with a unified message: Global warming is affecting people’s health—and world leaders need to address the climate crisis now as it can’t wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Over 230 medical journals are out with a unified message: Global warmi…

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September 22, 2021 at 7:07 PM

polar bears need our immediate help

According to a recent scientific study published in the Royal Society Journals, researchers are increasingly worried that, as more bears inbreed, it will lead to infertility and an inability to breed. John, As sea ice melts due to climate change, polar bears have fewer encounters w…

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September 20, 2021 at 4:07 PM

climate change gave us our hottest summer ever

Nearly one in three Americans experienced a weather-related disaster. At least 388 people have died from heat waves, wildfires, hurricanes, and floods since June. And 64% of Americans live in regions that experienced a prolonged heatwave. John, John Steinbeck captured the life-chang…

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September 14, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Biden siding with Trump on gray wolves

Research later confirmed that since being stripped of federal protections by former President Trump, a third of Wisconsin's total wolf population have been killed. John — We’ve been emailing you over the past few months about the fate of gray wolves. During the final hours of the Tr…

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September 13, 2021 at 6:06 PM

they want to start drilling in the Arctic Refuge right now...(but we have good news)

When Donald Trump put ANWR up for sale in the closing days of his term, most of the drilling rights were purchased by the Alaska Investment Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). Now, the AIDEA wants to start doing testing for seismic activity and other fieldwork that would be the first steps …

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September 8, 2021 at 5:34 PM

Gigantic drilling project just got blocked

This is a huge victory, and wouldn’t have been possible without the outspoken advocacy of SEEC members. They lead the charge standing up to the Trump administration that granted the original permit, and the Biden administration that allowed the project to move forward. Hey John — We…

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September 4, 2021 at 5:06 PM

Honeybees dying in droves. Are you concerned, John?

During his last year in office, Donald Trump weakened the Endangered Species Act to allow for more pesticides that put bees in danger. Now some beekeepers are reporting up to a 90% die-off of bees, and we need to hear from you. John — We’re not sure you’ve heard this, but honeybees …

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September 2, 2021 at 10:07 PM

Ida grew from a Category 1 to 5 hurricane because of climate change

24 hours beforehand, Ida had only been a category 1 Hurricane — with winds blowing from 74-95 mph. But the Gulf of Mexico’s water temperature was 85 degrees, which fueled the storm. John, Hurricane Ida erupted ashore this week with 150 mph winds which made it a Category 4 Hurricane.…

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September 1, 2021 at 6:07 PM

Another Greenland first...

Last month, the country saw one of the largest ice-melting events ever. Now, for the first time in recorded history, the snow falling at the summit of Greenland — more than two miles above sea level — turned to rain. John — There’s more troubling news coming out of Greenland. Last …

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August 30, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Federal courts blocked the pause on oil and gas leasing, but we’re fighting back

John — Under the former president and his administration, Big Energy had the run of public lands and waters for drilling and exploration. Now that’s changed. John — Under the former president and his administration, Big Energy had the run of public lands and waters for drilling and …

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August 27, 2021 at 5:06 PM

An odd request...

Hey John! Most days we are emailing you about environmental news, policy changes, legislative developments, or updates about our members in Congress. But today we have a quirky, but simple, request for you... Hey John! Most days we are emailing you about environmental news, policy …

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August 25, 2021 at 8:33 PM

BIG NEWS!

As President Biden would say, “This is a big deal!” John — We’ll get straight to the point: Instructions for the rules of the budget reconciliation package from the Senate passed the House last night. As President Biden would say, “This is a big deal!” It’s also a massive win for a…

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August 24, 2021 at 5:07 PM

a crisis point with wildfires

Another wildfire is burning out of control, this time in Northern California. It’s one more in a long list of wildfires raging through the Western States this summer. John, Another wildfire is burning out of control, this time in Northern California. It’s one more in a long list of…

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August 23, 2021 at 4:06 PM

exciting news!

In the digital age, we are growing our grassroots movement to combat the climate crisis online. Supporters like you are helping us expand our reach and bring more people into the fold. John — We have some exciting news to share. We have a new website! In the digital age, we are gro…

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August 19, 2021 at 5:07 PM

“coming months could be decisive for ANWR”

The article from The Wilderness Society lays out the stakes: This is our best opportunity to permanently restore the protections for the refuge’s 1.5 million-acre coastal plain. John — Did you see this headline?   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express,…

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August 17, 2021 at 6:33 PM

New ice melting in Greenland would sink Florida

This most recent melting event in Greenland was the third instance of extreme melting in the past decade, with more ice melting than the previous 40 years combined. Without serious action, the rate of ice loss will speed up. John, Greenland is experiencing one of the most extreme me…

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August 13, 2021 at 5:07 PM

we’re not sacrificing our climate priorities

We cannot pass these bills without significant climate policy reforms and green investments. This is our chance to make solving the climate crisis a budget, policy, and moral priority. John, With the bipartisan infrastructure bill passing the Senate, SEEC members in the House of Rep…

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August 10, 2021 at 10:33 PM

New UN report says we need climate action. SEEC members are fighting for it.

The message in this report to global leaders is more dire than ever before — we need immediate action. John — The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) just released a sixth edition of their climate report and it includes vital information we think you need to know. …

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August 5, 2021 at 5:06 PM

Trump-era Tongass rollbacks are stopped

The Tongass is the largest national forest in the United States, and Donald Trump spent his entire term trying to expand development there. The Tongass is the largest national forest in the United States, and Donald Trump spent his entire term trying to expand development there. He…

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July 31, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Trump Interior Secretary raising big money for Congress

Zinke was called “the face of Trump’s environmental rollbacks” for leading the charge for special interests to loosen environmental standards. John — Did you hear this? Former Trump Administration Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke is running for Congress and reported to the Federal…

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July 29, 2021 at 1:33 PM

SEEC members are having a serious impact

The proposed Byhalia Connection Pipeline would have cut through historic predominantly Black neighborhoods and crossed over the Memphis Sand Aquifer. John, SEEC members of Congress make a difference every day in combating the climate crisis and protecting our environment. Case in po…

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July 27, 2021 at 4:07 PM

SEEC members are demanding climate priorities in infrastructure plan

SEEC PAC members are leading the charge by publishing a letter signed by more than 130 members of Congress demanding that serious climate action be included in the package. John, Right now Congress’s primary focus is passing an infrastructure package. But the effort to rebuild our c…

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July 23, 2021 at 4:33 PM

**breaking** new bill to protect us from PFAS

While the Trump Administration turned a blind eye to the danger of PFAS, SEEC members led the charge to pass The PFAS Action Act. SEEC member Rep. Debbie Dingell wrote the bill, and was joined by SEEC members Reps. Susan Wild and Kim Schrier as cosponsors. John — This week, thanks t…

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July 22, 2021 at 10:06 PM

killing spree: 1/3rd of gray wolves gone

We’ve been keeping you updated on Donald Trump’s buzzer-beating decision to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list — and unfortunately, we have some frustrating news. John, We’ve been keeping you updated on Donald Trump’s buzzer-beating decision to remove the gray wo…

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July 20, 2021 at 6:33 PM

We passed it

Corporate interests are working against us every day. They profit off business that pollutes our water and our air, and energy that devastates our ecosystems. John, SEEC PAC members know that we need more resources for environmental policies now. That’s why our members pushed to in…

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July 17, 2021 at 5:06 PM

this could jeopardize Biden’s temporary protection for ANWR

John — There’s been a major new development in the effort to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) from fossil fuel drilling: John — There’s been a major new development in the effort to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) from fossil fuel drilling: The …

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July 15, 2021 at 8:06 PM

How to sabotage climate legislation

We are up against some of the most powerful companies in the world who have the resources to wage a war behind-the-scenes. Grassroots supporters like you keep us in this fight. John, We know that the fight to combat climate change has been an uphill battle. The rich and powerful wh…

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July 12, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Ocean on fire (again)

Our forests are burning, our lakes are drying up, our oceans are on fire. These issues are interconnected to rapid climate change and are already impacting our way of life. John, You may have seen that an ignited gas leak off the coast of Mexico caused an “eye of fire” on the ocean…

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July 10, 2021 at 5:06 PM

coral reefs are dying

Florida’s coral reefs generate $4.4 billion in local sales and support 70,000 jobs. If climate change continues to worsen and coral reefs in Florida are driven to extinction, billions of dollars could be lost along with tens of thousands of jobs, not to mention all the sea life put at risk. …

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July 7, 2021 at 10:06 PM

inside the congressional budget process: big wins for the EPA, clean water, and more

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior has just passed its Fiscal Year 2022 bill — and our priorities are at the forefront. John, We’re sharing an update on our work to advance environmental priorities in the budget: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Inter…

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July 6, 2021 at 5:07 PM

House voted to overturn Trump’s methane rollback

SEEC members in Congress have led the way in Congress to undo Donald Trump’s methane rollbacks. Will you support them by making a grassroots donation today? John, Before breaking for the July 4th holiday, the House voted to roll back a dangerous Trump Administration decision on met…

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June 30, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Deadline to help our climate champions

Now Republicans are ramping up to unseat dozens of our swing seat members like Reps. Matt Cartwright, Katie Porter, Andy Kim, Susan Wild and many more. From climate change, to conservation and wildlife protection, to environmental justice, clean air and water, and so much more, SEEC…

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June 29, 2021 at 5:06 PM

A global catastrophe with no vaccine

Regions all across the western U.S. are already seeing their largest droughts in decades. With over 90% of Utah currently undergoing extreme drought, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox asked state residents to pray for rain. John, According to a draft report from the United Nations, water scarc…

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June 27, 2021 at 6:07 PM

another summer of fire

Climate change is contributing to unheard of wildfires, particularly in the West. A recent study showed that climate change has caused the largest fires in the Rocky Mountain forests since the medieval era. John — It’s hot, very hot. Just last week, it was 128 degrees in Death Vall…

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June 25, 2021 at 10:07 PM

fwd: We can’t let our oceans die

Hi John. Did you see our email last week? Hi John. Did you see our email last week? Our oceans support our way of life, but they’re in trouble due to global warming. SEEC PAC members aren’t waiting around though, they’ve been introducing legislation that will spur needed change to p…

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June 25, 2021 at 5:33 PM

this infrastructure deal doesn’t act boldly on climate

Biden announced that he reached a bipartisan deal on infrastructure. But this bill leaves out the kind of serious funding and policies we need for major climate change related initiatives. John — Did you hear? President Biden just announced yesterday that he reached a bipartisan dea…

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