There is Hope

This Year, Earth Day Is On Nov. 6
"If we choose to, environmentalists could overwhelm the electorate. And, ... nothing motivates a politician more than the prospect of winning ― or losing ― an election."
https://www.environmentalvoter.org/news/year-earth-day-nov-6

Support clean energy candidates. "Like" the CCAN Action Fund Facebook page to see which candidates are standing up for clean energy.

Just days after the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a terrifying report confirming we must act immediately to avoid catastrophic climate change, Hurricane Michael has slammed into the Florida panhandle and shown us the devastation climate disasters can cause, especially to vulnerable communities.   

This storm is a terrible and urgent reminder that our leaders need to take decisive climate action right now to protect our future. We know that hurricanes are exacerbated by climate change, and we need to take action now.

If you are concerned about the immediate dangers our neighbors are facing in Florida and want to protect them from the long-term impact of climate change -- here are two things you can do right now:

1. Make an emergency relief gift to Make The Homeless Smile. Our partners in Florida know that Make The Homeless Smile can make a vital difference for those facing immediate danger and displacement in the coming days. Your gift will help make sure they transport volunteers, supplies, generators, resources and create safe spaces in this moment of crisis. Last year after hurricane Irma, Make the Homeless Smile established a Community Emergency Operation Center to respond to disasters that are exacerbated by climate change. This is your opportunity to support people-to-people solidarity.
    
2. Watch and share this video about the IPCC Report to help us organize and stop more climate disasters like these from happening. We’re seeing the damage that one degree of warming can do. The science is clear: any hope of a safe climate hinges on stopping fossil fuel expansion immediately.

Our hearts are with those feeling the impacts of Hurricane Michael in Florida and with everyone living on the front lines of climate change. We’re more determined than ever to demand our leaders justly transition to 100% renewable energy for all to protect our future.

Watch and share this brief video about the IPCC Report. We’re seeing the damage that one degree of warming can do. The science is clear: any hope of a safe climate hinges on stopping fossil fuel expansion immediately.https://www.facebook.com/350.org/videos/426202574451184/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=actionkit
 

Harvey Didn’t Come Out of the Blue. Now Is The Time to Talk About Climate Change (By Naomi Klein) Naomi Klein explains why we can't ignore what is behind the recent weather catastrophes.  https://medium.com/theintercept/harvey-didnt-come-out-of-the-blue-now-is-the-time-to-talk-about-climate-change-3527a8541ff0

U.N. Report Says We Have About A Decade To Turn Around Climate Change Effects
NPR's 1A hosts a panel discussing the recent UN Report on Climate Change. https://the1a.org/shows/2018-10-10/the-changing-climate 

How a Combination of Renewables Can Reduce a Town's Dependency on Fossil Fuels
 This short video (15 minutes) by the Economist shows how one small German village is successfully using alternative energy sources.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ38SiVOD78

California passes bill to phase out fossil fuels by 2045
72 percent of residents support the state's switch to fully green energy

Will Maryland get moving with offhsore wind power?
Block Island did, and is reping the benefits