Howdy!
Hoping everyone is taking care of themselves. A couple new events coming up Thursday and Friday this week, including a Global Day of Climate Action on Friday, plus, reminders about a couple events this weekend. Grateful for recordings of online meetings since some events overlap! With COP29 beginning a few days ago, you will also find some actions, recordings, and articles.
November 14, Climate Justice in Uncertain Times
12 pm, online
Hosted by 350.org, hear perspectives from U.S.-based 350.org activists on their plans moving forward. We’ll also have the opportunity to hear from climate organizers in the Global South who have experience in navigating — and overcoming — similar challenges. This is a space to regroup, find strength in each other, and remember the power of our global community. Register here.
November 14, Explainer: US Climate Fair Share (NDC) Nationally Determined Contribution during COP29
12 pm, online
This webinar is being held during the first week of the UN Climate Negotiations (COP29), taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan and in solidarity with the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice. Register here.

November 14, Feelings Don’t Care About Your Facts: Hurricanes and Fires in the Age of Conspiracy
7 pm, online
Join Naomi Klein, Dr. Kendra Jewell, Erin Blondeau, and Chris Russill for a discussion on how fantastical conspiracy theories are shaping climate discourse and far-right agendas while threatening Indigenous rights. RSVP here.
November 15, Climate & Fascism
12-3 pm, online
The Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force is hosting an unfortunately timely event, part of their ongoing Virtual Summit Series on Climate, Colonization & Rights For Humans & Nature. Register here.
November 15, Global Day of Climate Action
It is time for countries to update their climate action pledges, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), for the Paris Climate Agreement process. The Biden administration has a chance to make a strong pledge for the US that includes a commitment to phase out fossil fuels at home by 2031 and to provide its fair share of funding for climate action in lower income countries. This factsheet summarizes demands for what should be included in the US NDC. You will find the phone number and call sample script for Friday here.
November 17, 7 Directions of Service Truthsgiving 2024
1-5 pm, Pleasant Grove Community Center, 3958 State Highway 49, Burlington
Hosted by 7 Directions of Service, Through puppetry and storytelling, panels, creative arts and Indigenous foods, we uplift the untold historical truths of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, and amplify Indigenous resistance and visions for the future. More info and register here.
November 17, Rethinking Thanksgiving by Dismantling Colonial Myths, Uplifting Indigenous Rights, and Honoring Mother Earth
4:30-6:30 pm, online
It’s crucial to recognize how settler colonialism’s ecocidal and genocidal legacy tie into the climate crisis and systemic injustices we face today. Presented by: Tonatierra; American Indian Law Alliance; Honor the Earth; Indigenous Solidarity Network; Catalyst Project; Showing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ); 350.org; Anticolonial Arrivants; Resource Generation; Westchester for Palestine. Register here.
November 20, How to become an Intervenor on the SSEP
6 pm, online
Learn about the procedures for the federal review of the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP), and how to become an “intervenor” in the proceedings. This workshop will also show you how to subscribe to and submit into the online docket for the pipeline. Register here.
November 21, Global Voices and Women-Led Calls to Action in Response to COP29
1 pm, online
Hosted by Woman’s Earth & Climate Action Network (WECAN), hear a wide ranging conversation from women on the ground at COP29 to report out on negotiations, share highlights, report releases, calls to action, and demands from women in all of their diversity globally. Register here.
Surprise early announcement on Duke Energy’s latest Carbon Plan.
Months ahead of schedule, North Carolina regulators accept Duke Energy’s controversial plan to reduce carbon by Elizabeth Outz here.
ACTIONS TO TAKE
Rich countries must step up at COP29. They must pay what they owe to help poorer countries pay for a fair and fast transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Tell the UK and the EU: fight for COP29 to be a success here.
Manchin’s proposed “Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024” must be stopped! Tell your Senators: Stop the Dirty Deal here.
Tell President Biden to Lock in Climate Action NOW! Take action now to ensure that before President Biden leaves office he stops approving anymore fossil fuel permits and finalizes his pause on LNG here.
ARTICLES AND VIDEOS
Such an excellent article today by the awesome Jean Su Trump’s Election Is a Disaster for the Climate—and an Opportunity here.
Recording of an excellent Press Conference What Trump’s Re-Election Means for COP29 with Center for Biological Diversity, Zero Hour, Oil Change International, A Wisdom Keepers Delegation, and Power Shift Africa here.
Collin Rees from Oil Change International response to John Podesta speech at COP29 stating what Biden MUST do during lame duck session here.
Fossil fuel companies are destroying the planet for profit. They broke it, they should pay for it. Let’s make Big Oil pay for the damage they’ve caused by contributing to the loss and damage fund. It’s payback time. More info at cop29.com.
The Trillion Dollar Price Tag: A finance goal that reflects the needs of Global South countries
350 hosts a panel discussion at COP29Azerbaijan in Baku to discuss the demands for the new global climate finance goal and the need for it to serve the Global South. Watch here.
A ‘Cop of peace’? How can authoritarian, human rights-trashing Azerbaijan possibly host that? by Greta Thunberg here.
A Pipeline Runs Through It by Lisa Sorg here.
Trump’s environmental assault begins by Emily Atkin here.
10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won by Daniel Hunter here.
Everything You Need to Know About Project 2025’s Plan for the EPA by Amy Westervelt here.
Another great report from Oil Change International Funding Failure: U.S. Carbon Capture and Fossil Hydrogen Subsidies Exposed here.
See a graphic below that is in Lisa Sorg’s article above about the too many proposed fossil fuel projects in NC.
Thanks for reading, sharing, and for taking action!
Peace and love for our beautiful Earth, Karen
