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As the year comes to a close soon, you will see there are many events and actions, beginning with one tonight, where I am grateful we can join a livestream of the event!<\/div>\n
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TONIGHT! December 3, The Climate Fight Ahead<\/strong><\/div>\n
6:30 pm, in DC and online<\/div>\n
The fight for climate justice continues! Rally with movement leaders and leading members of Congress to learn how we can continue to push for climate, clean energy, and environmental justice during a Trump Administration. Watch the livestream beginning at 6:30 here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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December 5, PowerUp NC Statewide Call: Threats of Transco SSEP<\/strong><\/div>\n
6-8 pm, online<\/div>\n
We’ll discuss community concerns and dangers of Transco’s proposed SSEP methane gas pipeline, and what communities can do to stop the project from ever being built. Southeast Supply Enhancement Project is the largest, high-pressure East Coast methane gas pipeline proposed in a decade, and impacts 5 states, VA, NC, SC, GA and AL. To join the call, scroll down to the events and click the register event here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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December 6, Local Environmental Impacts of Data Center Proliferation<\/strong><\/p>\n
12-1 pm, online<\/div>\n
This webinar will examine the environmental impacts and policy implications of data center growth, the consequences for residents of Northern Virginia and nearby states, and law, policy, and research needs to manage and direct sustainable growth. What will happen as demand for data centers continues to grow? How will local communities be affected? What consequences might we expect for energy policy and infrastructure, and what implications will that have for local communities and national climate goals? Register here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Dec. 9, Moral Monday: Stop the Legislative Coup & Coverup! <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
5;30 pm, State Capital, <\/span>1 East Edenton St, Raleigh<\/div>\n
Join Bishop William Barber and fellow North Carolinians to challenge the anti-democratic power grab of SB 382 and prepare to mobilize for 2025. More info and register <\/span>here<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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December 9, Virtual Comment Party: Stop the SSEP!<\/strong><\/div>\n
6:30 pm<\/div>\n
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Federal regulators at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) are reviewing Transco\u2019s documents. But they\u2019re currently only conducting an \u201cenvironmental assessment.\u201d We are demanding FERC conduct a FULL \u201cenvironmental impact statement.\u201d This statement must include the option of not expanding this pipeline. Learn everything you need to know to write an impactful comment against the SSEP. RSVP here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/s3_files\/uploads\/data\/000\/958\/405\/original\/NC_methane_gas_expansion_Transco_T15_map-2-2048x1406.png\")
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January 15, Virtual Watch Party: World Monuments Watch Special Announcement<\/strong><\/div>\n
12 pm, online<\/strong><\/div>\n
Hosted by 7 Directions of Service, a unique opportunity for the community to come together and learn about and appreciate the incredible efforts to protect and preserve cultural heritage sites around the globe. Register here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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COP29 FOLLOWUP<\/strong><\/div>\n
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COP29 smells like oil<\/strong> by Arielle Samuelson here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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A \u2018Cop of peace\u2019? How can authoritarian, human rights-trashing Azerbaijan possibly host that?<\/strong> by Greta Thunberg here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Recording of press conference What Trump\u2019s Re-Election Means for COP29 <\/strong>with Center for Biological Diversity, Zero Hour, Oil Change International, A Wisdom Keepers Delegation, and Power Shift Africa here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Recording of press conference Holding the line for justice at COP 29, the final lap and the road ahead<\/strong> with 350.org<\/a> and others here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Activists and organizers calling out Big Oil<\/strong> at COP29 here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\u2018Protect the climate for whom?\u2019: Palestinians highlight Gaza at Cop29<\/strong> by Dharna Noor here<\/a>.<\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/actionnetwork.org\/s3_files\/uploads\/data\/000\/958\/404\/original\/Image_5.jpeg\")
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350.org<\/a> response to COP29<\/strong> here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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After Ending in Overtime, COP29 Called ‘Big F U to Climate Justice<\/strong>\u2019 by Jessica Corbett <\/span>here<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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TAKE ACTION!<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Demand a robust federal review of the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project! Say NO before December 3 to the Transco Pipeline Expansion and tell the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to complete a full environmental impact statement here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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The EPA is delaying funds to Climate Justice Alliance<\/strong> (CJA) for community grants under the Inflation Reduction Act. CJA is asking for support to get EPA to release the funding.<\/div>\n
Email EPA Administrator Regan and tell him the climate funds must be released now<\/strong>. Remind him that his legacy should be one of standing with environmental justice communities, not one of cowering to right wing pressure here<\/a>. \u00a0 Then email Democratic Senate Majority Leader Schumer and ask him to contact Regan to release the funds now here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Urge Your House Rep to Sustain Gov. Cooper\u2019s Veto of SB 382<\/strong> <\/span>here<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Tell Congress to Pass Disaster Aid for Hurricane Helene Recovery<\/strong> <\/span>here<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Sign the petition on the Inclusion of Indigenous People in the City of Mebane Plans<\/strong> here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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ARTICLES and RECORDINGS<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Duke Energy to delay carbon reduction goals in North Carolina<\/strong> by Ridge Graham here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Duke Energy Knew: <\/strong><\/span>Documenting Duke Energy\u2019s Early Knowledge and Ongoing Deception About Climate Change<\/strong> by Sue Sturgis here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Recording of the excellent 350.org<\/a> Climate Justice in Uncertain Times<\/strong> webinar last month here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Immigration Justice Must Be a Climate Fight, Too<\/strong> by Jeff Ordower and Ahmed Gaya here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
“We need to work together to forge a bold vision to protect displaced people in a climate-disrupted world.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Joint statement for first Climate and Migrant Justice Day<\/strong> \u2013 November 22, 2024 <\/span>here<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Practical Reverance: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer <\/strong>here<\/a>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
In this conversation, Potawatomi botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer celebrates the serviceberry\u2014both as a plant of joyous generosity, and as a living model for a gift economy that recognizes the sacred nature of the Earth. Robin speaks about how a sense of \u201cenoughness\u201d can radically shift our habits of consumption.<\/div>\n
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The Power of the People Heals<\/strong> Kelly Hayes speaks with Asheville organizer Sarah Nu\u00f1ez two months after Hurricane Helene <\/span>here<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Summary video from Movement Rights of the 3rd Convening of the Four Winds<\/strong>, that brought together Indigenous water protectors, tribal leaders, and activists to address environmental justice and the protection of sacred lands and waters here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Recording of Feelings Don\u2019t Care About Your Facts: Hurricanes and Fires in the Age of Conspiracy <\/strong><\/span>with Naomi Klein and others here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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After Initial Permits Are Granted, Activists Worry About Impacts of Enbridge\u2019s Line 5 Reroute in Northern Wisconsin<\/strong> by Lydia Larson here<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\u2018Worst\u2019 year ever for farms in North Carolina<\/strong> by Jane Winik Sartwell here<\/a><\/p>\n
“On some farms, floodwaters washed away acres of topsoil to expose bedrock, leaving massive sinkholes and erasing years of hard work. On others, flooding deposited massive amounts of contaminated sediment, debris and garbage onto fields.”<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rural N.C. water utilities still reeling after Helene<\/strong> here<\/a>.<\/div>\n