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November 24, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Amazon deforestation on the rise

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has complained that holding Brazil accountable for deforestation is “unfair” — but the Amazon is too important an area for the world community to overlook. John — Mere days after Brazil signed a deal at Glasgow to scale back and end the practice of…

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November 23, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Fossil fuel companies don’t pay for their oil spills. We’re changing that.

It’s true, John. When you hear about a massive oil spill that causes untold damage to our environment and local tourism, it’s almost certain that the company responsible only got a slap on the wrist. It’s true, John. When you hear about a massive oil spill that causes untold damage …

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November 22, 2021 at 5:09 PM

climate change will keep 4 million girls out of school

If current climate trends continue, climate change will prevent at least 12.5 million girls across the globe from completing their education each year, starting in 2025. John, New research is making it clear climate change has a direct and lasting impact on the education of millions…

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November 21, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Big Banks won’t quit fossil fuels

While top banking executives pay lip-service to the need to end financing fossil-fuel projects, their actions show otherwise. John, According to Bloomberg News, Big Banks provided $459 billion in bonds and loans for the oil, gas, and coal sectors just this year. As world and industr…

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November 20, 2021 at 5:06 PM

help get Build Back Better to President Biden’s desk

What passed the House remains a major step forward. The largest step forward the U.S. has ever taken on climate, in fact. John — we have some very good news: The Build Back Better Act is heading to the Senate after passing the House. The roughly $2 trillion Build Back Better Act all…

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November 17, 2021 at 6:07 PM

should we do more to stop climate-induced famine?

We’ve all seen the heartbreaking videos and commercials of hungry and starving children. Now, we’re on the verge of seeing many more. John, We’ve all seen the heartbreaking videos and commercials of hungry and starving children. Now, we’re on the verge of seeing many more. Recent me…

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November 15, 2021 at 6:33 PM

This SEEC member might hold the key to keeping Congress blue

While many swing seat Democrats are afraid to be bold on the environment, Rep. Cartwright has been a leader in fighting for common-sense pro-environment policies. Hey John — have you heard about Rep. Matt Cartwright, Vice Chair of SEEC? Rep. Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s…

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November 14, 2021 at 6:06 PM

SEEC members taking the lead at Glasgow

Our members in Glasgow haven’t just been talking — they’ve been taking action. Upon arrival, SEEC members joined a public panel that emphasized unity around passing the Build Back Better Act and restoring US leadership on climate change. John — We let you know earlier this week that…

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November 12, 2021 at 7:33 PM

SCOTUS could gut the EPA’s power to combat climate change

There’s no telling exactly how much is at stake here. But at the very least, our ability to fight back against climate change surely hangs on the balance. John — bad news: The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has agreed to consider whether the Environmental Protection Agency has the authority…

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November 10, 2021 at 9:07 PM

whole nations will vanish if we don’t tackle climate change

We refer to climate change as an existential threat — and it is, for everyone. But nowhere is it more of a life-or-death threat than in the eight islands that make up Tuvalu. John — Sometimes it’s too easy to let climate change fade into the background of everyday life. It’s possibl…

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November 9, 2021 at 6:34 PM

Bipartisan infrastructure has passed, but we can’t forget climate change

As you probably know, last weekend the House voted to pass the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. But we cannot stop here. John — As you probably know, last weekend the House voted to pass the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. This legislation does some really…

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November 4, 2021 at 10:07 PM

butterflies are still in peril, but this gives us hope:

After blow after blow, this is a much-needed piece of good news. But scientists warn that there is still a long road ahead and one good year doesn’t mean that butterflies are recovering. Hey John — we assume you’ve heard about the plight of North American butterflies. According to t…

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November 3, 2021 at 3:07 PM

After last night, we know SEEC frontliners are in trouble

Our frontline, swing seat SEEC members haven’t shied away from the big environmental fights to save our planet. We won’t sugarcoat it — we are disheartened by the election results in Virginia and New Jersey last night. But even more frightening is thinking about 2022 when all SEEC m…

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November 1, 2021 at 5:08 PM

stakes couldn’t be higher for the Glasgow climate conference

SEEC members are putting it all on the line to push the United States to fight for the strongest commitments possible. John — The Glasgow international climate conference is starting this week, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Glasgow conference presents a major opportunity to…

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October 30, 2021 at 4:08 PM

rare glaciers melting

The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a new report — and it’s not good news for Africa’s rare glaciers. John, The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a new report — and it’s not good news for Africa’s rare glaciers. Bas…

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October 27, 2021 at 3:34 PM

Stop Joe Manchin from getting *more* environmental cuts

But now Senator Manchin is going a step further and demanding more environmental cuts out of the reconciliation package. Hey John — We emailed you last week about stopping Joe Manchin from jettisoning the Clean Electricity Performance Program (CEPP) from Joe Biden’s Build Back Bett…

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October 26, 2021 at 5:09 PM

national monument rollbacks...are rolled back!

If Democrats lose the White House and Congress, Republicans will move quickly to undo the progress we’re making in protecting our public lands. John — we have some good news, and some possible bad news. The good news: After four years of severe reductions by the Trump administration…

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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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