Local / Regional News

Deadlines in June and July for federal forest preservation comments

Open comment periods for federal rules are a rare opportunity for public input in protecting mature and old- growth forests. More info: www.climate-forests.org/take-action

By June 20: DOI rulemaking: How might the BLM use this rule to foster ecosystem resilience of old and mature forests on BLM lands? It’s up to us to ensure that a new rule includes the protection of mature and old-growth forests on federal lands as a cornerstone of U.S. climate policy. Make a comment here.

By July 20: USDA Advanced Notice of Public Rulemaking to Build Climate Resilience (ANPRM): The U.S. Department of Agriculture/ Forest Service is inviting public feedback on the question: Given that climate change and related stressors are resulting in increasing impacts with rapid and variable rates of change on national forests and grasslands, how should the Forest Service adapt current policies to protect, conserve, and manage the national forests and grasslands for climate resilience? Make a comment here.

Tell the Biden Administration
it’s time to let them grow.

New trees are no substitute for old trees– from Politico

It’s National Pollinator Week!

This year’s Pollinator Week emphasizes connections between climate and pollinators. Get the buzz here. Sign up to monitor bumble bees on the Olympic Peninsula here.

Heat melts Mt. Rainier glaciers –More from KUOW here.

By June 26: Speak up for climate-friendly shuttles at Mt. Rainier

Mount Rainier National Park has proposed requiring reservations for vehicles, but the proposal doesn’t plan to reduce vehicle use. Adding a robust shuttle system could allow connections to transit and reduce climate impacts of visitation. Learn more from Washington Trails Association.

Time for Cascadia to prune gas systems, electrify neighborhoods — Read more from Sightline Institute.

Inspiration

Video: Re-imagining wildfires

“Elemental: Re-imagine Wildfire is an outstanding film that deserves the widest possible viewing. In a visually stunning manner, it distills what we’ve learned about wildland fire over the decades and provides a road-map for badly needed changes that will benefit thousands of people, particularly in fire prone communities.” Now streaming!

Putting solar in “wasted” spaces

In France, a new law will require all parking lots with more than 80 spaces cover at least half the area in solar canopies. This could add up to 8 percent of the country’s current power capacity to the grid, the equivalent of 10 nuclear power plants. In the US, the Ray Project hopes to turn wasted highway space into solar arrays.

National / International News and Actions

Dramatic week in landmark Montana climate crisis trial

Youth plaintiffs accuse state of violating their rights. Read more from the Guardian.

“It’s time for my government to take action,” says one of the plaintiffs. Read more from Grist here.

Protect Peru’s isolated indigenous people– Sign this petition.

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation movement moves to cities – Get active with Stand Earth

Tell Congress to pass the Extinction Prevention Act

Appalachian Voices Anger and grief over MVP inclusion in debt deal are warranted, but the fight continues. Read more.

Fighting against desalination plants for polluters in Corpus Christi

Sierra Magazine reports Corpus Christi says it needs extra water. But it’s for fossil fuel and plastic corporations—not people.

Solutions

Climate solutions need queerness