For some near the Cross Bronx Expressway,
COVID-19 is an environmental justice issue, too
also
Tackling climate change seemed expensive.
Then COVID happened
Self-administered COVID Test
Solutions
Ikea Will Buy Back Some Used Furniture
The program, part of the company’s larger efforts to combat climate change, will be available in 27 countries, but not the United States.
— The New York Times
Just 10% of Covid stimulus funds directed to green-energy would be enough to reach Paris goals
A new study puts some numbers on what would constitute a climate-friendly recovery package
Beginning in November, Ikea stores in 27 countries will offer to buy used Ikea furniture from customers.
Credit…Neeta Satam for The New York Times
Week 48:
Attempt to create zero food waste this week.
Take part: Oct. 25–31, 2020
Regional Actions
FridaysforFuture Returns to Port Angeles
Come stand for Climate with us on Fridays from Noon – 1:00
Clallam County Courthouse
223 E 4th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Allan Brothers Workers Strike to Unionize
The Climate Alliance recognizes that the simultaneous crises we face today are deeply intertwined: a public health emergency, an economic catastrophe, and a climate crisis. And, that these crises have day lighted the inequities in our society, underscored our nation’s dependence on essential, frontline workers, and highlighted the importance of unions in the fight for essential worker rights.
All donations made before October 29th will be triple-matched. Contribute now!
We are seeking your input on the NW Energy Coalition’s strategic direction for the next few years.
National Actions
Help Put an End to Corporate Plastic Pollution
Local/Regional News
An update talk by local climate activist and scientist Bob Larsen
Climate Warming: Impact of COVID-19 and Latest Developments
November 12 at 6:30 PM on Zoom
Please RSVP to Pastor Kristin-Luana – kristinluana@gmail.com.
She will send you the zoom link!
Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 PM
The Sequim Beacon has added a multimedia Resources section to their website with recommendations for books to read in the Left-leaning category.
There’s also a link to a timely talk by Noam Chomsky and a PowerPoint presentation on The Two Moralities.
National/International News
Deadly bacteria lurk in coastal waters.
Climate change increases the risks.
Health workers see Vibrio as a rare danger, if they’ve heard of it at all.
But it’s already causing more cases of flesh-eating disease. And it’s poised to get worse.
#SHUTDOWNCANADA2020 | #ReconciliationIsDead
#IdleNoMore | #MMIWG2S | #MMIW
Joint Statement by Secwepemc and Gidemt’en Land Defenders
FROM COAST TO COAST
INDIGENOUS NATIONS ARE UNDER ATTACK
The Mi’kmaq are fighting for their inherent & treaty rights to provide for their families
THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN SILENT
Calls of justice for Joyce rang out through the country
The Anishinabe have called for a moratorium on Moose hunting
The Haudenosaunee are fighting to stop a development in their territories
The Secwepemc are fighting to preserve their unceded lands and waterways
The Wet’suwet’en are fighting to protect the headwaters
The Gitxsan are fighting against a corporation (CN) lawsuit for occupying unceded lands
POLICE FORCES ARE STANDING BY AND ALLOWING HATE CRIMES TO OCCUR…
- THE RCMP & OPP ARE ACTIVELY CRIMINALIZING PEOPLE
- WE SAW THE POWER OF SHUT DOWN CANADA IN THE PAST…
- THE GOVERNMENT AND THEIR FORCES ARE DONE WITH WORKING TOWARDS RECONCILIATION…
- IT’S TIME TO STOP TALKING, AND START TAKING ACTION
IT’S TIME TO
SHUT
IT
DOWN
RCMP violently arresting Sepwecemc land defender blockading Trans Mountain Drilling under the Thompson River Friday
End the Violence
N.J. calls for 100% EVs by 2035,
a first for East Coast — EnergyWire
Protect the Western Arctic
Oil rigs are lining-up — Stand.earth
New York says goodbye to 6 dirty power plants and hello to working with communities — Grist
The Cameron Peak Fire in northern Colorado – The largest wildfire in the state’s history — Grist
The City of London has pledged to invest $88 million to zero out its carbon emissions by 2040.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo To Make Good On Pledge To Remove Half Of City’s Car Parking Spaces — Forbes
Massive victory* alert!
Phillips 66 (P66) publicly announced that they are planning on ditching petroleum refining at their Rodeo facility — Stand.earth
Nestlé: Respect Indigenous rights — Rainforest Action Network
Sunday, November 8th at 4pm PT
We will be holding a post-election sharing & support session for the The Climate Mobilization community.
A Win for Transit Riders, Disability Community, Clean Air and Less Congestion — ClimateSolutions
New poll on climate change:
Denial is out, alarm is in
Americans are now nearly four times more likely to say they’re alarmed about the climate crisis than to be dismissive of it. — Grist
National Newsletters
Climate in Politics
350.org Climate Vote Project Toolkit
Phonebank with the 350 Action Team
Protect the Results: Prepare to Protest Training Series THIS Monday
Young Activists Aren’t Waiting For Anyone
Standing Rock’s Surprising Legacy: Public Banking
Outside Biden’s town hall, middle school activists demand climate action — Grist
Just because we’re remote, doesn’t mean we can’t phone bank!
Volunteer with us on Tuesday, October 27 from 5 to 7 pm for a virtual phone bank for Sharon Shewmake, 42nd Legislative District.
Kim Stanley Robinson’s Got Ideas to Stave Off Extinction
Inside his new novel, “The Ministry for the Future”
— Sierra Magazine
350.org‘s Digital Storytelling Toolkit for the Climate Movement
Learn how to find your story.
What is it you want to say?
Decide which digital tools to use and how to use them.
We focusing on writing, photo and video
Learn basic photo and video editing
How to strategically share your story once it’s done
who has farmed superfine merinos near Oatlands since 2000
Note to Yarns from the Farm readers: This is the final article in a series on climate change that I’ve written for our local monthly newsletter, the Southern Midlands Regional News.
Olympic Climate Action 