PBS NewsHour — Science
On Thanksgiving gatherings, public health officials say ‘don’t do it’
There is currently no risk-free way to spend time indoors with the loved ones who live outside your home.
Planning to get together for Thanksgiving?
Consider having a “COVID conversation” ahead of time to make sure everyone is on the same page about safety.
Solutions
Week 52: Celebrate a year of action by joining REI to #OptOutside once again!
Take part: Nov. 22–28, 2020
What a year. Thank you for doing your part to leave the world better than you found it. From all of us at REI, we’re proud of you and happy to have you on our side fighting for life outdoors. Sincerely, thank you.
Want some eco-friendly tips?
A new study says no, you don’t.
New research suggests that hearing eco-friendly tips like these actually makes people less likely to do anything about climate change. Oops!
One River, Ethics Matter Conference
Wednesday, December 9 to Thursday, December 10
This 7th “One River, Ethics Matter” conference will consider: epidemics and tribes, dams, treaty, salmon: impacts on the lower Columbia River and Estuary, floodplain real-estate for Portland-Vancouver: basin-wide impacts, need for basin-wide flood risk review, and youth, climate change, and the river: the ethics of inter-generation theft and stealing the future.
Regional Actions
Climate Impacts Group at the University of Washington
In the film ‘I Am Greta,’
an unlikely celebrity grapples with fame
EXCLUSIVE! — I Am Greta (2020) on B-Reel Films
FULL STREAMING of “I Am Greta”
#FridaysforFuture
Returns to Port Angeles
Fridays from Noon – 1:00
Clallam County Courthouse
223 E 4th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
National Actions
Coast to Coast Call to Action
The Indigenous people of the land have been under attack ever since the first invaders came to our shores. We have been defending our lands and protecting our waters for generations.
We call on you to join us in solidarity from Nov 23-29 as a national call to action to support and respect our sovereignty.
Supporter toolkit
You can now help Minnesota organizers with the Line 3 tar sands pipeline
Join CE4B for the 2nd of 3 summits on building back better and securing climate justice for low-income communities and communities of color.
Mon, November 23, 2020
4:00 PM – 5:45 PM PST
Tell Biden: Stop Line 3 — 350.org
Fashion brands have 10 years to kick coal our of their suply chains. — Stand.earth
Join the Union of Concerned Scientists and faith leaders for a virtual discussion about how traditions can inform advocacy and action in response to climate change and racial justice.
Tuesday, December 8 | 4:00 p.m. PT
Let’s get the WA Legislature to lead on climate action — Climate Solutions
Tell lawmakers: It’s #TimeToAct on climate! Sign the petition now. — NRDC
Local/Regional News
How Permaculture Is Helping Wildfire Survivors Recover
Survivors of California’s Camp Fire are working together to heal the land and each other after the deadly wildfire.
Photo by Gerard Ungerman
San Francisco will ban the use of natural gas in new buildings starting next year
Joining 38 municipalities who have passed measures restricting gas hookups — Bloomberg Green
Reduce impacts of whalewatching on orcas!
— Washington Environmental Council
National/International News
Ørsted strikes deal with labor union on U.S. offshore wind development
Danish company to train an offshore wind construction workforce for projects down the U.S. East Coast. — Grist
When temperatures soar, dog ticks turn to human flesh
A new study shows Brown Dog ticks bite humans on hot days. Here’s why that sucks. — Grist
The second-hottest city in the US declared a climate emergency. Here’s what comes next.
Tucson, Arizona, is putting climate justice at the center of its plans. — Grist
Indigenous Communities on the Frontline as Two Climate Change-Fueled Hurricanes Slam Central America
Carbon-free energy rules move ahead in Arizona; renewable source requirement scrapped — AZCentral
Online screening and panel discussion
Sunday, November 22nd, 4pm – 7pm PT
Overcoming Bias in Voting
Yes! Magazine
National Newsletters
Climate in Politics
Progressives Demand
“Corporate-Free Cabinet”
as Biden Taps Pharma & Fossil Fuel Allies for Top Jobs
— DemocracyNow!
A record 6 Native Americans were elected to Congress. Here’s where they stand on climate. — Grist
How Biden aims to amp up the government’s fight against climate change
A new administration would enlist departments like Transportation, Agriculture and Treasury to advance its climate goals — The Washington Post
Help! The 2020 election broke my family
The election may be over, but it opened up a lot of old wounds about political differences — including the fact that several of my family members don’t seem to care much about climate change. — Grist
The world needs lithium.
Can Bolivia’s new president deliver it?
Lithium is one of the key resources driving the global clean energy transition.
So that was the election. What now for climate?
Gregg Small November 8, 2020
This is the first in a series of articles on the election and what it means for climate action, especially in the Northwest.
The Path Forward on Climate Change in the Northwest
Our climate action report is here—
now what’s ahead?
This is the second in a series of articles on the election and what it means for climate action, especially in the Pacific Northwest.
who has farmed superfine merinos near Oatlands, Tasmania since 2000
Southern Midlands Regional News.
Cheers, Nan
Olympic Climate Action 