PBS News Hour
West Coast States’ Failure to Reopen Schools Is a Disaster
The ongoing closure is creating an educational, social, and mental-health crisis.
— The Nation
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Global Wages
Solutions
The generational rift over ‘intersectional environmentalism’
New eras are often marked by changes in language.
— Grist
Science — especially climate research — needs a ‘sunshine’ law
— Grist
How Norway Shot to No. 1 in EVs
All it took for a boom in clean transport was a pop star, forward-thinking policy and a dash of civil disobedience.
— Inside Climate News
Do we need more scary climate change articles? Maybe.
— Grist
Ikea’s ambitious plan to make its cheap furniture last forever
— Grist
Regional Actions
Climate Town Hall with
Representative Kilmer
Olympic Climate Action and Local 20/20
will be cosponsoring the event on
March 10 at 5PM
Rep. Kilmer will provide an update on federal climate legislation and take questions from attendees. Stay tuned.
Tell Ecology: We Need New Rules for Fossil Fuels!
— Sierra Club Washington State
Take Action Network
Daily Dashboard
Learn more about your emailed Daily Dashboard of Suggested Actions.
Sign the Petition to Jefferson County Commissioners and Commissioner Franz to expand the Dabob Bay Natural Area
— Sierra Club
National Actions
Today, let’s turn President’s Day into #PlasticFreePresident Day by taking to Twitter.
— Greenpeace
Tell your senators: Confirm Deb Haaland
Will you take one minute to write to your senators in support of her nomination? Every signature will be delivered immediately.
Deb Haaland’s Senate hearing set
— Indian Country Today
Stopping Line 3 – and its funders – is a matter of justice.
— Climate Hawks Vote
Call Chase Bank to Defund Line 3
If mailboxes are full, send an email now!
Local/Regional News
Nationwide Permits issued for commercial shellfish aquaculture ruled Unlawful
— Protect the Peninsula’s Future
After climate-protection drift and despair, Cascadia could be entering a new climate age.
— Grist
Local and Regional Newsletters
National/International News
Federal court rejects Montana coal mine expansion on climate, clean air grounds
— Western Environmental Law Center
Deception by the Numbers: Claims about Chemically Recycling Plastics Don’t Hold Up to Scrutiny
— Greenpeace
Closing the Loop: adrienne maree brown on Harm and Accountability
— Yes! Magazine
A plan to expand France’s largest airport will no longer be taking off
— Grist
Climate Clock Countdown
(6.8 years)
days
hours minutes seconds
until
1.5° C. Deadline
Top Economists Warn U.S. Against Underestimating Climate Damage
A new paper argues that returning to estimates for the cost of carbon dioxide used in the Obama era would leave the U.S. far behind its Paris Agreement goals.
— Bloomberg Green
The US Returns to the Paris Agreement Today
— With Lots of Work Ahead for the World
Slashing emissions at home is only part of the challenge—the United States must also help other countries go green.
— The Nation
Climate in Politics
Ah, Sweet Normalcy:
Obstruction and Dysfunction
— Yes! Magazine
No More “Cap and Trade” Games
— The Retiree Advocate newsletter
Margaret Klein Salamon
is excited to tell you about the launch of her new project, Climate Awakening, which aims to unleash the power of climate emotions through thousands of small group conversations.
Join a
Climate Emotions Conversation
Share your climate terror, grief, and rage with people who understand.
An Existential Toolkit for Climate Educators:
Discussion Series
Bill and Melinda Gates
The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds, which can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life
Olympic Climate Action 