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December 31, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Reflecting on 2022, planning ahead for 2023

We are proud of what we accomplished in 2022, and we know that there’s still so much more to do John: Tonight is SEEC PAC’s deadline to receive 2022 gifts before our final Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing of the year. Will you help us prepare for the next election cycle by …

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December 30, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Introducing our Sustainability Sustainers program

Rebuilding our reliable base of recurring donors is the first step to getting us off on the right foot heading into the presidential election cycle. John,  In November’s elections this year, SEEC PAC helped re-elect over 97% of our members and add 14 new climate champions to Congre…

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December 28, 2022 at 5:07 PM

a year of accomplishments in 2022

John, It’s been a great year for clean energy and climate change progress and action — and SEEC supporters like you helped make it happen. Environmental policy analysts call 2022 a historic year for the number and range of new laws and regulations at the federal level. Thanks to y…

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December 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM

CA Gray Wolves have made a remarkable comeback

SEEC members in Congress are fighting to protect hundreds of endangered animals like gray wolves from the threat of extinction.  John, We’ve got incredible news: A gray wolf pack in northern California was recently confirmed to have given birth to eight pups this past spring! This…

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December 21, 2022 at 5:20 PM

shocking news from Africa

the situation in the Horn of Africa is part of a global food crisis threatening a record number of people John, The United Nations is out with a stunning statistic: Nearly 26 million people in the Horn of Africa face severe hunger, with some regions already at catastrophic famine l…

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December 20, 2022 at 5:22 PM

SIGN ON → hold Wall Street accountable for breaking climate commitments!

Wall Street is already going back on its word John,  For decades, the United Nations and environmental groups have tried to get financial institutions to invest in climate solutions. Bringing an end to the climate crisis will take cooperation from both the public and private sector…

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December 18, 2022 at 6:19 PM

keep a lookout for these conservative climate groups

We see these new conservative climate groups on the block for what they truly are John: After spending millions of dollars lobbying the GOP, conservative climate groups are trying to make their mark during the 118th Congress. Organizations like ClearPath and Citizens for Responsibl…

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December 17, 2022 at 6:22 PM

the Amazon finally moving in right direction

deforestation fell in the 12 months through July. John, Some cautiously good news on the deforestation of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest: According to just-released government data, deforestation fell in the 12 months through July. That’s a decrease from a 15-year high under the outgoi…

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December 15, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Should we U-Haul endangered species?

the case for moving endangered species to save them from extinction. John, A recent article in Yale Environment 360 presents the case for moving endangered species to save them from extinction. Scientists warn that climate change and other environmental threats could require reloca…

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December 13, 2022 at 10:07 PM

clean air is a right, not a privilege

According to one new study, young children breathing polluted air are falling behind in school, and this is happening disproportionately in lower-income communities. Fact: Everyone, especially our children, has a right to clean air. However, John, recent studies are sounding the al…

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December 12, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Biden continues to deliver on conservation

By expanding protections for this sacred site, the Biden administration will ensure these tribes can rest easy knowing that all of their ancestors’ lands are safe. John,  Since he took office two years ago, President Biden has taken several steps to protect our public lands from dr…

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December 11, 2022 at 6:39 PM

“complete doomsday scenario” for Southwest

What’s happening in Arizona is driving home how climate change will require us to rethink every assumption of the world we currently live in. John — what’s happening in Arizona is driving home how climate change will require us to rethink every assumption of the world we currently…

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December 8, 2022 at 9:18 PM

oceans and plastic don’t mix

scientists are increasingly concerned that microplastics may also inhibit one of the world’s most important carbon sinks John, Scientists and environmentalists have known this for some time: large plastic items like bags and bottles cause massive ocean pollution. But now experts a…

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December 6, 2022 at 11:28 PM

Denying climate science is SURGING

Bad acting-lobbyists, greenwashing advertisements, and disinformation campaigns are seizing this moment when conspiracy theories and disinformation are surging to stoke the fringe fires to fuel their own gains. John — We all know climate denialism and skepticism is a huge problem, …

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December 4, 2022 at 6:19 PM

learn this anti-climate congressman’s name

John, we know ultra-conservative Republicans like Westerman will stop at nothing to undo all the progress we’re making on climate change. After all, Westerman answers to Big Fossil, not the American people. John, Meet one of our biggest climate adversaries you’ve never heard of — y…

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December 3, 2022 at 5:17 PM

don’t fall for this climate deniers con

Slick advertisements, carefully crafted social media posts, and the threat of a lawsuit cannot hide the sinister motives of this phony coalition. John, climate deniers will stop at nothing to prevent the progress of clean energy programs. Their latest con is pulled straight from t…

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December 1, 2022 at 10:17 PM

SIGN ON: Support a federal EV fleet!

The pressure is working, John, but we can’t let up for one second. We need to ensure that not only all USPS vehicles but all federal vehicles are emissions free. Can you add your name to this petition to show your support for transitioning all federal vehicles to clean energy? John…

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November 28, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Ryan Zinke is returning to Congress - and our SEEC members are ready for him

John,  The face of Donald Trump’s environmental attacks and rollbacks is returning to Washington, D.C. — and our SEEC members of Congress are ready to take him head-on. When we were last exposed to Ryan Zinke, he was high-tailing it out of the nation’s capital after being pushed o…

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November 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Glaciers are melting at unprecedented speed

John,  Scientists and environmentalists are sounding the alarm as climate change melts glaciers at an unprecedented speed. Over the past year alone, Swiss glaciers have lost six percent of their ice, according to glaciologists who are comparing the devastating impact of this summe…

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November 23, 2022 at 5:01 PM

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for rainforests

John,  The world is taking a significant step toward combating climate change, and we couldn’t be more grateful this Thanksgiving. Brazil, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are pledging to work together to establish a “funding mechanism” to help preserve tropical rai…

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November 22, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Climate change is global – we must act like it

John,  This year’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was a huge step forward in the battle against climate change. By making historic investments into clean energy and strengthening regulations on carbon emissions, we proved to the world our dedication to fighting climate change at ho…

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November 19, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Our climate report card just came out 👀

And, well, it doesn’t look like we’re passing John,  As COP27 kicks off in Egypt, it’s worth reflecting on the progress made globally to protect our planet from catastrophic climate effects. That’s why The Washington Post, along with leading client experts, pulled together a report…

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November 18, 2022 at 9:37 PM

SEEC stands with our farmers

Farmers are feeling the pain of climate change more than anyone. Across the country, droughts, heavy rainfall, and flooding are destroying crops and making it difficult for producers to get by. That’s why SEEC members are fighting tooth and nail to ensure next year’s Farm Bill is as green as poss…

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November 17, 2022 at 9:47 PM

it’s time to play offense

SEEC will continue to be the loudest voice in Congress, calling for immediate action on climate change, protecting our environment, and transitioning to a clean energy future. We will not back down from this fight. John, The dust from the midterm elections has finally settled, and …

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November 16, 2022 at 5:41 PM

TRUMP ALERT: 2024 starts now

We’ve made so much progress in undoing the damage Trump created — from rebuilding the EPA to passing the largest federal clean energy investment in history. Our country and our planet cannot afford a returning Trump administration. John: this is a red alert for the environment: Do…

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November 14, 2022 at 9:28 PM

Welcome, Congressional Climate Champions!

All of these members of Congress will be instrumental in our work to protect our planet — and we have a lot to do! John, We’ve said from the very start: the only way to usher in a climate resilient future is by protecting and expanding our green majority in Congress. That’s why we…

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November 12, 2022 at 4:31 PM

SEEC at COP27 in Egypt: already back to work

SEEC members aren’t letting up for one second in the fight against climate change John, Although Americans across the country are still fixated on the results of this year’s critical midterm elections, SEEC members aren’t letting up for one second in the fight against climate chang…

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November 9, 2022 at 4:17 PM

INITIAL RESULTS IN: SEEC PAC Midterm Recap

We’re still waiting for the dust to settle from the midterm elections, but so far, we’ve seen HUGE wins for SEEC candidates. John, We’re still waiting for the dust to settle from the midterm elections, but so far, we’ve seen HUGE wins for SEEC candidates. Here’s a recap from last …

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November 7, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Exposing bombshell plot in Alaska mining project

Companies like Pebble think they can game the system and skirt federal permitting regulations, but our SEEC members are fighting every day in Congress to hold them accountable. John, Thanks to the critical work of House Democrats, Congress just uncovered a bombshell plot by backers…

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November 6, 2022 at 4:38 PM

Millions of dirty oil and gas dollars funneled toward GOP candidates

The extent to which they are bankrolling the GOP’s push to take back Congress this year is staggering John, We’ve heard a lot of talk from the GOP and its pundits about how they are confident a red wave is coming in this year’s midterm elections. However, not much is discussed abou…

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November 5, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Climate change’s make-or-break moment

Our planet cannot afford a GOP-led Congress John,  We’ll cut right to the chase: We’re at a make-or-break moment for the midterms and for climate progress as we know it.  Kevin McCarthy and his dirty polluter donors have a gameplan in place if they take control of Congress. They’re…

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November 4, 2022 at 4:38 PM

RATINGS CHANGE: SEEC Members in toss up races

Several of our most at-risk members had their ratings changed by The Cook Political Report. And many of them are now listed as toss ups! John, This is it: the last weekend before Election Day. And SEEC PAC is doing everything possible to protect our frontline SEEC Members in the m…

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November 2, 2022 at 8:47 PM

march of the penguins to extinction

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken the first step to sound international alarm bells over the fate of the emperor penguin by listing it as a threatened species. John, Climate change is taking its devastating toll everywhere. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servic…

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October 31, 2022 at 3:43 PM

LEAKED: Fossil Lobbyists’ plans for a GOP Congress

John, we have to thwart their plans: The American Gas Association and Big Oil lobbyists are already drooling over the idea of having a Speaker McCarthy – and the kind of damage they can do to climate progress. Recent reporting by the New York Times has uncovered the plans these l…

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October 30, 2022 at 6:32 PM

FiveThirtyEight prediction: GOP surging

Our members are on the front line of some of the biggest environmental fights in this country! John, The midterms are only 9 days away, and we’re in the fight of our lives. Nate Silver of FiveThirtyEight has switched up his election result predictions and says that he’s seeing Repu…

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October 29, 2022 at 5:50 PM

Anti-climate insurrectionists have no place in Congress

We can’t afford to let an anti-climate insurrectionist flip this district Hi John, My name is Brad Pfaff and I’m running to represent Wisconsin’s Third District in Congress. I wanted to personally reach out to let you know how important this race is for the future of climate action…

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October 27, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Turning farmers into climate-fighting champions

John, Farmers are on the frontlines of climate change. Droughts, heavy rainfall, and flooding are destroying crops everywhere. That’s why farmers are pulling away from the GOP’s climate-denying policies and embracing our warming planet reality. That’s why Democrats are stepping up…

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October 26, 2022 at 3:17 PM

it’s time for the EPA to take PFAS seriously

an existing EPA loophole gives certain new chemicals a pass from a rigorous review John, A coalition of environmental and community health advocates is petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency to close loopholes allowing hundreds of ‘forever chemicals’ into American markets.…

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October 25, 2022 at 10:07 PM

SCOTUS watchers: don’t lose sight of these important cases

John, we must be ready to fight against any moves of the ultra-conservative court siding with corporations and Big Energy. John, Elections have consequences — and the new session of the Supreme Court reflects that as it decides on FOUR critical climate policy cases. With the court …

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October 23, 2022 at 6:15 PM

new species of whale discovered — already endangered...

Now, a mysterious illness is decimating coral reef populations throughout the Caribbean. John, Last year, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) made a remarkable discovery. They identified a new species of whale seen only in the Gulf of Mexico. …

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October 22, 2022 at 5:50 PM

we can’t let Zinke back into Congress

And his opponent – a clean energy lawyer – just might be his kryptonite John, Ryan Zinke, Trump’s former Interior Secretary, wants to return to Washington, D.C. to represent a new Montana district in Congress — but the ethically challenged Zinke has an opponent that could be his w…

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October 20, 2022 at 5:35 PM

grim news...

Here’s the experts’ stark warning: If we burn the currently identified reserves of fossil fuels, then we will release more planet-heating emissions than we have emitted in aggregate since the industrial revolution. John, Environmentalists and scientists are sounding the alarm bells…

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October 19, 2022 at 4:56 PM

Gut-Check Survey: Should nature have rights?

We’d like to know what you think of the idea, John John -- There’s a growing legal movement to have the rights of nature recognized under the law. We’d like to know what you think of the idea, John: Should nature (think: rivers, mountains, forests, and animals) also have legal righ…

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October 18, 2022 at 6:56 PM

How we win against the plastics industry >>

Every major win in the environmental movement has had a robust grassroots effort behind it. It’s how activists have tackled the coal industry, and it’s how we’re going to end single-use plastics. John, Every major win in the environmental movement has had a robust grassroots effort…

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October 16, 2022 at 5:57 PM

Imminent threat to coral reefs: we need to act FAST

Now, a mysterious illness is decimating coral reef populations throughout the Caribbean. John, Marine scientists have been raising alarm bells for years about the danger our coral reefs face from climate change. From Florida to Japan, we’ve seen coral reef systems collapse – and in…

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October 15, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Tell the EPA: We can’t lose this opportunity →

We’re still paying the price for Trump’s destruction of the EPA. That’s why we cannot lose this opportunity to issue new environmental standards for energy plants. John: The EPA needs our support now more than ever. A recent report from Evergreen Action has shown that the EPA is fa…

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October 13, 2022 at 6:08 PM

a glimmer of hope after Hurricane Ian

Babcock Falls prides itself on being a 100% solar-powered town. John, As Floridians recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, elected officials, scientists, environmentalists, and community planners are assessing the long-term impact. Hurricane Ian entered the history books as…

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October 12, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Will you support me and SEEC PAC?

My opponent refuses to acknowledge the undisputed reality that climate change is caused by human activity. John -- I’m Sean Casten, and in 2018 I flipped IL-06 from red to blue. I’m now the first Democrat in nearly 50 years to represent this battleground district in Congress. And …

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October 11, 2022 at 9:10 PM

GOP lets down farmers, but SEEC has their backs

Republicans are climate change deniers. They refuse to accept reality and science. That’s why the House GOP vows to strip the Farm Bill of climate “buzzwords.” John, Republicans are vowing revenge for the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act if they grab back control of Congress …

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October 9, 2022 at 4:09 PM

Half of all bird species are slipping away toward extinction

Losing them would mean unthinking destruction to our environment. John, We have devastating news. A recent report from BirdLife International shows that almost half of all bird species are experiencing population declines. The announcement provides a glimpse into a rapidly approac…

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