SEEC PAC · [email protected]

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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  Brad Pfaff with SEEC PAC · [email protected]

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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  Sean Casten · [email protected]

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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October 7, 2022 at 9:08 PM

“Super Hurricanes” like Ian will soon be the rule, not the exception

Climate scientists are warning that hurricanes like this are going to become more and more frequent if we don’t act to slow down and reverse climate change. John, Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on much of Florida last week as its terrifying winds and thunderous rain tore a path of des…

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  Katie Porter with SEEC PAC · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Enough of the BS

Big Oil companies have spent years lying to the American people about the irreversible damage they have caused. Hey John, Congresswoman Katie Porter here. Like most of you, I try to be mindful of how my everyday actions affect our planet. I take my reusable bags to the grocery stor…

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 8:08 PM

the long con of lead poisoning

As early as the mid-1800s, the safety of lead pipes was suspect. John, For decades the lead industry has had one driving modus operandi: Con the American people to believe only lead pipes can secure a community water system. As early as the mid-1800s, the safety of lead pipes was …

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Reversing Trump’s damage to the EPA

On top of denying climate science and weakening pollution rules for cars, power plants, and oil and gas, Trump did everything he could to destroy EPA’s workforce by slashing agency funding and offering employee buyouts. Now, we’re still cleaning up his mess. John, In the span of fo…

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October 3, 2022 at 5:09 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS has Clean Water Act in its sights...

Given the current conservative lean of SCOTUS, the outcomes of this case are looking dire — under the new language the court is likely to adopt, over 50% of the Nation’s wetlands would be excluded from protection. John: Today, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a major case on th…

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October 1, 2022 at 5:39 PM

A GOP controlled House means the end for climate policy

This is really getting old, John. It’s 2022, and Republicans are STILL running on a platform of climate denial. What more is it going to take? Unfortunately, the sad truth is the GOP will never get on board with a clean energy agenda. Their Big Oil backers simply won’t allow it. Jo…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 4:30 PM

a cloudy forecast for climate progress

I’m here to give you a forecast for what’s to come in this year’s midterm elections. John, I’m Eric Sorensen — meteorologist and candidate for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. And I’m here to give you a forecast for what’s to come in this year’s midterm elections. This electi…

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 5:16 PM

a unique freshwater dolphin lost forever

pictures like this are almost certainly the only way you can now see the baiji MISSING — PRESUMED EXTINCT! John — Meet the beautiful baiji, a freshwater dolphin native to the Yangtze river system in China. Tragically, pictures like this are almost certainly the only way you can n…

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September 27, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Katie Porter is revealing the “greenwashing” masterminds

When hearing the term “greenwashing,” your mind probably turns immediately to fossil fuel companies. But just as important are their public relations firms who promote and pride themselves on misguiding the public. These PR firms should also be held accountable. John, you've proba…

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September 25, 2022 at 6:12 PM

anti-protest legislation is targeted against indigenous climate activists

This is utterly reprehensible, but we can’t say we’re surprised. Extremists will go to great lengths to placate corporate donors and silence the public’s concern about the growing threat of climate change. John: Republicans are now targeting the ability of Indigenous people to orga…

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  Rep. Chris Pappas · [email protected]

September 24, 2022 at 5:16 PM

The fight against forever chemicals is too important

Forever chemicals have been linked to many health risks, cancer being one of the biggest. Hello John, this is Chris Pappas, Representative of New Hampshire’s First District and newest SEEC member. What made me join the ranks of Congress’ most valuable environmental advocates? In sh…

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Puerto Rico is the latest ground zero for the climate crisis

It’s critical that we not only provide Puerto Rico with the funds it needs to recover from this devastating storm, but that we also modernize their electrical infrastructure with clean technology that is equipped to withstand crises like this. John, Over the past 5 years, Puerto Ri…

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September 21, 2022 at 7:17 PM

Flooding wreaks “climate carnage” on Pakistan

“Apocalyptic” only scratches the surface. John — around the world, we are seeing the impacts of climate change in real-time. Right now, Pakistan is dealing with the aftershock of a horrendous flood caused by heavy monsoon rains. Entire regions three times the size of Portugal are …

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September 20, 2022 at 7:17 PM

Not one, not two, but SIXTEEN climate tipping points

Even if global heating stops immediately after a tipping point, the cascading effects of a single event will continue to unfold. John, Climate researchers, writing for the journal Science, have identified 16 “tipping points” which represent rapid and irreversible accelerations in …

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  Jamie McLeod-Skinner · [email protected]

September 18, 2022 at 5:37 PM

OR-05 could decide the future of climate action

Right now, I’m facing an extreme right-wing opponent in one of the most competitive races in the country. John – I’m Jamie McLeod-Skinner and I’m running to represent Oregon’s 5th District in Congress. I’m going to ask you to split a grassroots donation to support SEEC PAC and my …

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

September 17, 2022 at 5:09 PM

A Chevron-run disinformation newspaper?!?

An area encompassing Texas and parts of New Mexico is experiencing this right now. John — How would you feel about receiving all your local news directly from a major energy corporation? An area encompassing Texas and parts of New Mexico is experiencing this right now. Chevron — w…

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Red states are profiting off the green wave while fighting against it

Despite pushing back against the green wave, Republicans know that clean energy is the future. They understand the writing is on the wall for fossil fuels, so we need to take advantage of this and look for opportunities to find common ground to further climate action. John, It’s n…

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 7:33 PM

Meet Congress’ future climate champions →

We are blown away by the diverse and valuable backgrounds each of these candidates brings to the table. John, With 55 days left until Election Day, SEEC PAC is doing everything we can to ensure green candidates win BIG on November 8th – after all, nothing short of our planet’s fut…

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September 13, 2022 at 8:30 PM

the “Earth’s lungs” are turning charcoal black

In August, the rainforest was ravaged by the highest number of fires in five years The Amazon rainforest is burning, John — and these fires will have consequences for all of us, not just those in Brazil. Source: AP Illegal deforestation has surged in the Amazon. This rapid defores…

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

September 11, 2022 at 5:28 PM

This email will both make you hungry and ready to defend frontline SEEC members

Climate change is already wrecking agriculture as we know it, and American farmers are struggling to adapt. Thankfully, SEEC members are stepping in. Let's talk about food, John. This summer has been a rough one for American farmers. It’s been a growing season decimated by drought …

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September 10, 2022 at 3:51 PM

[Y/N Poll:] Should Congress Prioritize Long-Term Disaster Aid?

We know that climate change will only create further strain on aid as more frequent, widespread, and extreme natural disasters become our new normal. One Question Survey: Should Congress focus on long-term aid for natural disaster victims? YES NO   John, Severe storms, tornado…

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Rep. Matt Cartwright needs our help now more than ever

We are just two months away from Election Day, and we know it will be a battle to defend our frontline SEEC members, including our Vice Chair, Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08). John: We are just two months away from Election Day, and we know it will be a battle to defend our frontline …

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September 7, 2022 at 3:09 PM

If the last tree falls and no one is there to hear it...

Here's the bottom line, John. Whatever we do, whether small or large actions, we must do it now. John, Up to one in six tree species in North America is facing extinction. That’s the shocking conclusion of a new study looking at growing numbers of invasive insects, a surge in deadl…

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September 6, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Pulling one over on SCOTUS - an important climate win!!

This is the first time Congress has passed legislation that directly states its desire and permission for the federal government to shift us away from fossil fuels. John, The Inflation Reduction Act isn’t just the single-largest investment in clean energy in American history. It’s …

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September 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM

SIGN ON! Tell Biden to keep pushing for climate action!

Passing the Inflation Reduction Act can’t be the end of transformational change. It has to be the beginning of our climate action story. John, The Biden administration and SEEC members have been DELIVERING on their pledges to fight for our planet. Last month, SEEC members helped P…

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September 3, 2022 at 5:50 PM

Whiplashing between extremes - droughts to floods

Intense rain events cannot fix a drought. Instead, these weather patterns only ruin whole crops of agricultural products, bring dangerous flash flooding, and cause life-threatening landslides. John, Extreme heat in historically rainy cities. Torrential downpour in dry, arid regions…

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September 2, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Every marine species is at risk of extinction. Every. Single. One.

A new study lays it on the line for the fate of global marine life if we fail to tackle climate change. John, Just when we thought things couldn’t get worse… A new study lays it on the line for the fate of global marine life if we fail to tackle climate change. According to the stud…

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 7:47 PM

UPDATE: SEEC still needs $3,492 by midnight

Fossil fuels interest groups are funneling money to unseat our pro-environment frontliners, and the only way we can defend our climate-minded majority is with your help. John – the historic climate progress we’ve made with the Inflation Reduction Act is because SEEC PAC was able to…

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 7:20 PM

Correction: One last day to hit our $15,000 goal

Our goal is to give every single SEEC member a check so they can fight back against anti-environmental interests and keep their seat green – but as you can see, we haven’t quite made it yet. SEEC 2022 Election Fundraising Drive Update: We still need to raise $6,051 before August …

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 6:45 PM

We’re still $15,000 short before our August 31 deadline

Our goal is to give every single SEEC member a check so they can fight back against anti-environmental interests and keep their seat green – but as you can see, we haven’t quite made it yet. SEEC 2022 Election Fundraising Drive Update: We still need to raise $6,051 before August…

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  SEEC PAC · [email protected]

August 29, 2022 at 6:25 PM

No more snow means no more water for 76 million people

The snowpack in the Western United States is melting — and that means the water supply is disappearing, too. The snowpack in the Western United States is melting — and that means the water supply is disappearing, too. Water is a dynamic driver of life in the West. It creates hydr…

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August 28, 2022 at 4:06 PM

Bees are buzzing with climate-related stress 🐝

While humans physically show signs of stress through gray hair or dark circles under our eyes, the bumblebee’s wing shape becomes asymmetrical during development. John, Here’s one thing you might not expect we’d have in common with bees: We’re both stressed about climate change. Ov…

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August 27, 2022 at 2:08 PM

COVID won’t be the last pandemic if we don’t stop climate change

Climate change will influence 1,000 transmission pathways globally and can potentially make more than half of all infectious diseases more dangerous. The effects of global climate change can and will touch many aspects of our lives, John. From rising sea levels, extreme weather ev…

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August 25, 2022 at 3:19 PM

Climate change: the hidden driver of skyrocketing inflation

While the GOP has fixated on trying to ramp up oil production, Democrats took tangible steps towards tackling inflation by investing hundreds of billions of dollars into clean energy and combating climate change as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), among several other comprehensive measu…

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