Support Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
DEADLINE: May 24 8:00am — This Monday
While you’re on the call with our Senators’ staffers, tell them: “The “moderate Republican” infrastructure plan is a joke – eliminate the filibuster and pass a real recovery act!”
Hello, I’m [NAME] from [CITY] and I’m calling to ask the Senator not to negotiate with the Republicans on their so-called infrastructure plan. Their plan is less than a quarter of the size of Joe Biden’s plan, which was already too small. The American people can’t afford to waste time negotiating with such a non-serious starting offer. Pass a real infrastructure plan with budget reconciliation or by eliminating the filibuster, and move quickly!
Major parties’ climate programs are miles apart
Vastly different climate approaches outlined by Biden and House GOP members.
The Path Forward: Renewable Energy with White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy
This short and forward-looking interview informs why we need the Infrastructure Bill, and answers the hard questions about how to implement it.
Opinion
Joe Biden’s climate goal is a ‘moonshot’ and we won’t get there without the private sector
Incremental progress is no longer an option to tackle the climate crisis, says Tom Steyer. We need to radically transform every corner of our society and economy now.
— Independent, UK
Letter to Congress
for 697 Organizations
Congress should enact a Federal Renewable Electricity Standard and reject gas and false climate solutions.
— BiologicalDiversity.org
The green schism threatening Biden’s climate plan
Left-wing climate and environmental justice activists believe it isn’t ambitious enough.
— Politico
The disconnection and buried shame that hold us back.
— Yes! Magazine
The Fight to Define What ‘Clean’ Energy Means
Regional Actions
Traveling Totem to depart Port Angeles
Tuesday, May 25
— Peninsula Daily News
PORT ANGELES CITY PIER
#RedRoadToDC «•» West Coast Tour
— Our Shared Responsibility: A Totem Pole Journey
Governor Inslee is signing SB 5126, Climate Commitment Act this afternoon — and we’re told he’s vetoing the Tribal provisions protecting sacred sites and cultural resources from projects funded by cap and trade revenue.
Please call Governor Inslee’s office at 360-902-4111 and tell him, do not veto the carefully negotiated provisions related to Tribal consultation and the protection of their sacred sites. For extra impact, write him a message here.
Next, please use this bill comment form for SB 5126 to tell all three of your Legislators that vetoing the Tribal consultation provisions in SB 5126 is a betrayal of Tribal engagement on the bill.
Thank you for taking action in solidarity with Tribes,
— David and the CAT rapid response team
Register for Wednesday, May 26 | 4 pm PT
We made history this year. Add your name to the petition to thank your legislators!
Leading the way on climate-smart ag
Ensuring a model for success for farmers, community, and climate
Panelists will discuss how to address regulatory barriers to decarbonizing utilities, and how stakeholders can engage in the NW Power Council’s regional planning processes to support clean, affordable, and reliable service for all Northwest communities.
National Actions
Federal Reserve Campaign briefing
Wednesday, May 26 | 5 pm PT
What’s it all about? One Pager.
Tell Biden:
Nominate a climate leader as Fed Chair
Register here to join our first Climate Disasters Working Group meeting on June 8
If you are interested in being part of this space or have any questions, please reach out to Amira Odeh at amira.odeh@350.org.
Break Free from Plastic
— Greenpeace
Tell Insurance Companies: The Trans Mountain Pipeline Isn’t Worth the Risk
Support The Earth Bill
#EARTHBILL #STOPOURPOLLUTION
The Sunrise Movement Needs YOU
Thank the United Nations Development Program for Listening to Indigenous Peoples and severing its ties with GeoPark!
Ask Biden to revoke the permit for Formosa Plastics
Can you help us shape the direction of Fire Drill Fridays in 2021?
Take a moment to answer our quick survey now!
Climate in Politics
Sign the petition:
Federal infrastructure bill must be
big, bold and green
— NY Times
All three of the Summit sessions happening June 8-10 are going to be intimate conversations with expert speakers, changemakers and you
— League of Conservation Voters
Will you ask your Congressional representatives to cosponsor the EV Freedom Act?
— Climate Hawks Vote
Local/Regional News
‘Timber Wars’ bonus episode: Big money bought the forest
— Oregon Public Broadcasting
‘Timber Wars’ bonus episode: Wildfire
Climate on Tap Continues
Mon. June 7th
“Taming Bigfoot – and beyond!”
For further information email Laura Tucker or call 360-379-4491
Stand With Puyallup This #FrackOffFriday
#StandWithPuyallup Social Media Storm
— Stand.earth
Gov. Inslee, Washington state’s U.S. senators reject GOP congressman’s pitch on Lower Snake River dam removal
— The Seattle Times
Indigenous leaders resisting Line 3
have invited people from across the country to join them at the Treaty People Gathering in northern Minnesota from June 5 – 8. This will be a two day direct action, with training for participants. Camping and food will be offered to participants.
There’s a group of us from PNW working on turnout and local logistics. — 350 Seattle
- * If you are working on turnout in your area and want to join the organizers thread, email me (valerie@350seattle.org).
- * If you are heading to Treaty People join the PNW Signal thread. E-mail me with your # and I’ll add you.
- * If you’re in Seattle or Spokane, you can take a bus for $25! Buy your tickets ASAP (only for vaccinated people).
- * Use this Group Carpool to offer/find a ride to MN.
National/International News
Native Tribal Nations Push for Changes in Public Lands
— The Society of Environmental Journalists
Tribal Leaders Endorse Biden Administration’s 30×30 Proposed Policy
— Native News Online
Net-zero home in Indigenous community wins UW students award from U.S. Department of Energy
Members of the Warrior Home team placed second at a competition run by U.S. Department of Energy — CBC
Sec. Deb Haaland Announces Funding for Six Tribal Youth Environmental and Economic Empowerment Projects
— Native News Online
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Uncovering the Asian American Old West
Asian Americans were conveniently written out of history about the Old West. But they were present—and prolific.
National Newsletters
A daily newsletter by Grist
May 13 — Tesla is putting the brakes on Bitcoin.
May 17 — Spain is ending fossil fuel production by 2042.
May 18 — Washington Governor Jay Inslee just signed a whole bunch of climate bills.
May 19 — Biden’s energy department is pushing to decarbonize American buildings.
May 20 — An iconic American pickup is going electric.
DNA could store all of the world’s data in one room
A note to my Yarns from the Farm Readers—I’ve started another series for our local newspaper on biodiversity…”
Cheers, Nan
View the Biodiversity Series
View A Climate Basics Series
5. Enhancing Biodiversity: Taming Gorse
If you can’t say somethin’ nice, don’t say nothin’ at all.
—Thumper from ‘Bambi’
“Surprisingly, there are several nice things I can say about gorse, despite its notorious dominance in the woody weed stakes for Tasmania.”
Olympic Climate Action 