climate-engagement

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Topic: Welcome to the virtual office for the climate, environmental justice, and conservation movements to elect our Harris-Walz champion ticket to the White House!

2024-09-05T02:10:47.498+00:00 by Ophelia W • Lead Mod [ opheliawild ] avatar

**Welcome to the Climate Voter Leaders virtual office! Help us organize and get out the vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz!** You can start by introducing yourself below, filling out your profile (so we can network), and engaging here in this channel to get to know your team members, support and help one another with goals and questions, celebrate our wins, and work together to elect leaders who put our climate first. And keep an eye out soon for a welcome message from Camila and the rest of our team leaders!

2024-09-05T02:41:13.084+00:00 by Doris Lin [ vegandoris ] avatar

This new channel is great! I posted in the volunteer welcome section “Hi! I’m in New Jersey, and I’ve been volunteering for Democratic campaigns since Dukakis/Bentsen in 1988 because I was concerned about wetlands protection and the hole in the ozone layer. For a long time I voted in all presidential elections but didn’t pay much attention to state/local elections until my county started a cruel and dangerous deer hunt in our county parks. I threw myself into local politics. I now vote in every election and I’m the Democratic municipal vice chair for my town, and co-chair of our state Progressive Caucus. Looking forward to driving over state lines to knock on doors in Pennsylvania!” I’ve worked for Greenpeace, the U.S. EPA, and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. I’m vegan and I now work for Animal Protection League of NJ. Whenever a poll asks what my number one issue is, I say climate change.

2024-09-05T13:38:40.516+00:00 by Phil [MA] [ friendlymushroom517 ] avatar

Hi, I'm from Massachusetts and have considered myself an environmentalist since high school. I've watched over the years as our Christmases in New England have gradually turned from snow and ice to rain and mud; our Octobers having more days that feel like July; and just last year needing to wear masks outside not due to covid, but to protect from inhaling wildfire smoke from the other side of the continent. Climate change is already impacting my own backyard as well as the rest of the world. Tackling this crisis is my number one priority for this election, one that we know Trump and his oil baron donors plan to do worse than nothing about. I believe there is no other choice for those of us who want a livable planet for ourselves and our loved ones: we must elect Kamala Harris in November to give ourselves a fighting chance for a sustainable future.

2024-09-05T13:53:26.092+00:00 by Jake (MA) [ legrille ] avatar

Hi, I'm also in Massachusetts, and while I'm not a single-issue voter, environmentalism is near and dear to me. I've done tree-planting jobs and volunteering in New Zealand and Iceland, as well as work on organic farms, and this summer I've been volunteering at the local Audubon Society center. On a more personal level, I've been a vegetarian for about 6 years with veganism on my to-do list, and try to live as car-free as possible by walking, cycling, and using public transportation. I know it's not much, but I hope I can help out here!

2024-09-05T14:13:20.682+00:00 by Jeannine M • Lead Mod [ jean9_28218_79932 ] avatar

Welcome, All! As our very first volunteers joining this space, we so appreciate you sharing about yourself, your whys, and you passion for this work. Please don't minimize what you're doing! It is ALL important and impactful. And together, we will be even more so!

2024-09-05T14:14:40.81+00:00 by Jeannine M • Lead Mod [ jean9_28218_79932 ] avatar

If you haven't see it yet, we have a [Climate Voters Phone Bank](https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/) happening today! A special guest should be joining and I think this event in particular will be !

Climate Voters Phone Bank · The Democratic National Committee

2024-09-05T14:17:19.232+00:00 by Phil [MA] [ friendlymushroom517 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-05T14:13:20.682+00:00 by Jeannine M • Lead Mod Welcome, All! As our very first volunteers joining this space, we so appreciate you sharing about yourself, your whys, and you passion for this work. Please don't minimize what you're doing! It is ALL important and impactful. And together, we will be even more so!

Will these phonebanks be needing any Chat or Data Captains?

2024-09-05T14:50:13.154+00:00 by Jeannine M • Lead Mod [ jean9_28218_79932 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-05T14:17:19.232+00:00 by Phil [MA] Will these phonebanks be needing any Chat or Data Captains?

That's a great question, <@1277413430143225909>! <@1280531865014370307> might know for this phone bank or ones moving forward

2024-09-05T14:55:06.883+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

Hi I’m Gabby in Delco PA. Picked up my love of the environment from my mom and other family but I also love the environment. I’ve seen a noticeable change in my environment growing up and it makes me depressed, as well as numerous weather news stories (like Katrina. Sandy, wildfires). Also just all the plastic waste around. I work with a a lot of plastic at my job at the PA liquor store and wrote to suggest no plastic. There was supposed to be a ban but it never happened though some of the stores have. Biden has been amazing on the climate and there is no way I can support Trump. So I of course will support Kamala though I am disappointed she changed her view on fracking. Living in PA I understand well why she did so but it doesn’t mean I like it.

2024-09-05T14:57:25.542+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

My mom and I belong to a CSA farm and watch where we buy meat, eggs; etc. I even bring my own containers on the rare occasion I go out to dinner. I will always ask about where fish comes from and complain if there is styrofoam or plastic (though it seems not to make a difference).

2024-09-05T14:58:06.347+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

I very rarely eat meat and when I do I spend extra to make sure it is raised well.

2024-09-05T15:17:28.523+00:00 by Jessica Lillian [CT] [ jesslill ] avatar

Hi! I spent many years working in renewable energy trade media and extensively covered government policy. I interviewed a ton of governors and other politicians, which furthered my commitment to pushing for solutions to the climate crisis. Huge supporter of the Green New Deal (even got the t-shirt lol) and was a part of an All We Can Save book club/activism circle in 2020/2021. Will happily nerd out about solar module technology, net metering policy, and tax credits in particular at any time. ☀️

2024-09-05T15:41:45.069+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-05T14:17:19.232+00:00 by Phil [MA] Will these phonebanks be needing any Chat or Data Captains?

Hi Phil- thank you so much! Yes, we are always in need of support. We will follow up with ways in which you can help, including making confirmation calls ahead of the phone banks with those who signed up.

2024-09-05T17:14:36.791+00:00 by Veenom2025 [ veenom2025 ] avatar

Vanessa aka veenom2025! Robeson County NC…. We’ve got tons of environmental Issues. Expansion of U.S. Route 95 will change our landscape. Just had a text about expansion of solar farms vs existing farms.

2024-09-05T19:19:28.226+00:00 by Autumn S [AR]🤘• Lead Mod/OE Mod [ meanderingstone6495 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-05T17:14:36.791+00:00 by Veenom2025 Vanessa aka veenom2025! Robeson County NC…. We’ve got tons of environmental Issues. Expansion of U.S. Route 95 will change our landscape. Just had a text about expansion of solar farms vs existing farms.

Hey Vanessa! Are you a farmer or just interested in that area?

2024-09-05T19:19:36.24+00:00 by Kiara Rutherford [DC] [ kruth7 ] avatar

Hi all! I'm Kiara and I live in DC but I was born and raised a BUCKEYE! I work in climate advocacy and policy and I'm very passionate about Environmental justice. Over been an active voter since I was 18 when I voted for Al Gore. I worked the Clinton/Kaine Campania in Ohio and moved to DC shortly. I've been in climate advocacy ever since!

2024-09-05T20:18:32.451+00:00 by Bluepearmain [ bluepearmain ] avatar

Hi everyone. I'm a longtime environment & climate journalist eager to put my skills to work here and make an impact outside my home state of Massachusetts.

2024-09-05T23:07:03.934+00:00 by Julia Hustwit [ jules73182 ] avatar

Hey everyone! I'm Julia -- I live and work in DC on climate change, affordable housing, and environmental justice. I am an ex-fed and longtime political volunteer. I'm originally from Pittsburgh, where I come from a few generations of energy sector workers and a big family of current public school teachers. Additionally, I am a strong advocate for women's rights and abortion rights. Nice to meet you all!

2024-09-05T23:11:16.642+00:00 by Susan C [CT] • Lead Mod [ susanclancyct_81390 ] avatar

We have some incredible volunteer power in this amazing channel!!

2024-09-06T00:12:46.535+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

# Get your climate engagement role Great to see so many folks passionate about climate change. Please go to Channels & Roles and select 🌎 **Engage in Climate Issues** to get your role.

2024-09-06T12:31:22.696+00:00 by greenville_sc_harris_99174 [ greenville_sc_harris_99174 ] avatar

Hi, I'm from South Carolina and I have been concerned about the environment in my state for a long time.

2024-09-06T15:06:45.76+00:00 by Marcy Le Beau [ marcylebeau ] avatar

I’m from California. I’ve been a supporter of Greenpeace for years.

2024-09-06T15:49:50.604+00:00 by theishu [ the_ishu ] avatar

<@318554954254123008> Stumbled upon on your post and New Zealand jumped out at me! I lived there for 2 years and love it so much. Glad to have found an environment friend with a cool thing in common

2024-09-06T16:47:25.341+00:00 by tyrenjohn [ tyrenjohn ] avatar

Hi, im from New York City, and im an environmental justice researcher and climate advocate 💚

2024-09-06T17:11:04.072+00:00 by Jake (MA) [ legrille ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-06T15:49:50.604+00:00 by theishu <@318554954254123008> Stumbled upon on your post and New Zealand jumped out at me! I lived there for 2 years and love it so much. Glad to have found an environment friend with a cool thing in common

Same, I was also there for 2 years and miss it every day. One thing that's stuck with me is that is seems even conservative Kiwis have an appreciation for environmental issues, since the country's natural beauty is so renowned along with the noticable impact of human activity (glacier melt, deforestation, invasive species, etc).

2024-09-06T19:55:39.626+00:00 by Bluepearmain [ bluepearmain ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-06T00:12:46.535+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod # Get your climate engagement role Great to see so many folks passionate about climate change. Please go to Channels & Roles and select 🌎 **Engage in Climate Issues** to get your role.

I've done that but all it sems to do is toggle the category off and on. What's supposed to happen?

2024-09-06T19:57:30.433+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-06T19:55:39.626+00:00 by Bluepearmain I've done that but all it sems to do is toggle the category off and on. What's supposed to happen?

When you look at your profile you will see the climate engager role, and it makes your name green.

2024-09-06T20:01:39.859+00:00 by Bluepearmain [ bluepearmain ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-06T19:57:30.433+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod When you look at your profile you will see the climate engager role, and it makes your name green.

OK, got that. But how do I get matched up with actual tasks?

2024-09-06T20:02:39.141+00:00 by Ophelia W • Lead Mod [ opheliawild ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-06T20:01:39.859+00:00 by Bluepearmain OK, got that. But how do I get matched up with actual tasks?

The tasks will be posted here and in <#1281384911617523826> as we have them. Have you attended a Zoom training yet?

2024-09-06T20:07:05.371+00:00 by Ophelia W • Lead Mod [ opheliawild ] avatar

We're already hosting phone banks at the link below and we'll also be hosting watch parties and training on amplifying climate messaging on social media. For now, you can sign up here for our next phone banking next Thursday: https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/

2024-09-06T20:21:52.978+00:00 by Pedro Chavez [ pedrochavez_28556 ] avatar

Hi, my name is Pedro Chavez. My wife and I, are constituents within NY-14th District and are seeking to raise campaign funds and awareness by donating a T-Shirt Design to help elect Vice President Harris as President. What is the process to submit our designs and to produce them locally by an affiliated Union Print Shop? We have already emailed the official campaign website accordingly. We have shared the design concept with key people who are ready to place orders and raise funds. Would like to set this up, so merchandise and proceeds go to the appropriate channels for distribution and allocation. it would be amazing to include this design once approved to the official campaign merch online shop. Please contact us accordingly. Thank-you.

2024-09-06T20:27:45.95+00:00 by Ophelia W • Lead Mod [ opheliawild ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-06T20:21:52.978+00:00 by Pedro Chavez Hi, my name is Pedro Chavez. My wife and I, are constituents within NY-14th District and are seeking to raise campaign funds and awareness by donating a T-Shirt Design to help elect Vice President Harris as President. What is the process to submit our designs and to produce them locally by an affiliated Union Print Shop? We have already emailed the official campaign website accordingly. We have shared the design concept with key people who are ready to place orders and raise funds. Would like to set this up, so merchandise and proceeds go to the appropriate channels for distribution and allocation. it would be amazing to include this design once approved to the official campaign merch online shop. Please contact us accordingly. Thank-you.

I'm unsure on this one Pedro, we'll have to wait until <@1255943130331615243> or <@1280531865014370307> are around to help answer this one. 🙂

2024-09-06T20:28:32.041+00:00 by Ophelia W • Lead Mod [ opheliawild ] avatar

My understanding is this discord team is just the start of our organizing via discord and we'll get more detailed direction soon for which parts will be done via this discord server. 🙂

2024-09-06T20:28:53.699+00:00 by Pedro Chavez [ pedrochavez_28556 ] avatar

Ok. Thank you!

2024-09-06T20:29:32.473+00:00 by Ophelia W • Lead Mod [ opheliawild ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-06T20:28:53.699+00:00 by Pedro Chavez Ok. Thank you!

I would remove the number and send it via DM to <@1255943130331615243> or <@1280531865014370307>, just for security/safety purposes. Don't wanna dox ourselves on here. 😉

2024-09-06T20:30:20.402+00:00 by Pedro Chavez [ pedrochavez_28556 ] avatar

oh. OK.

2024-09-06T23:06:58.678+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) [ nieta0412 ] avatar

I am glad to be apart of this channel. Climate change is real and ironically the EPA was started under Nixon.

2024-09-07T00:11:17.741+00:00 by Catherine P, Alabama [ crsp3 ] avatar

Hi my name is Kat I am excited to make a difference not only for me but for my high school senior and his kids...let's secure this election and all others to come.

2024-09-07T00:28:50.542+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-06T23:06:58.678+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) I am glad to be apart of this channel. Climate change is real and ironically the EPA was started under Nixon.

Nixon starting the EPA is one of my favorite GOP facts! He also started OSHA and wanted universal healthcare. Ted Kennedy vetoed it and later regretted doing so. He also passed the Endangered Species Act

2024-09-07T00:29:22.903+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

(And I’m a diehard liberal but it’s still fun! Ok I think it’s fun)

2024-09-07T00:33:09.288+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) [ nieta0412 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-07T00:28:50.542+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) Nixon starting the EPA is one of my favorite GOP facts! He also started OSHA and wanted universal healthcare. Ted Kennedy vetoed it and later regretted doing so. He also passed the Endangered Species Act

Grew up in a family where we voted for candidates of both parties.

2024-09-07T00:38:52.834+00:00 by Ophelia W • Lead Mod [ opheliawild ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-06T23:06:58.678+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) I am glad to be apart of this channel. Climate change is real and ironically the EPA was started under Nixon.

Hi Nieta! Please check your DMs for a message from me and our mod team really quick. 🙂

2024-09-07T01:03:10.178+00:00 by DemCord [ DemCord ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-07T00:33:09.288+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) Grew up in a family where we voted for candidates of both parties.

It's easy to change your name **ONLY** for this server. Click/tap on Team Harris-Walz Virtual Office at top of channel list in sidebar > Edit Server profile > Modify Server Username **First Name Last Initial [State]** is encourage, but use whatever feels safe for you.

2024-09-07T10:20:44.431+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

Hi everyone: I'm a climate enthusiast with many years of writing/editing, project management, policy, and PR experience. Would love to help with drafting texts of any length, messaging, policy research, and/or keeping the team organized. Currently doing a climate-ed fellowship and have integrated many sustainability practices in my daily life. And I live in Germany, where recycling and using cloth bags at the shop are just what you do, bike lanes and trains are everywhere, and even the discount supermarket chains have their own plant-based product lines. I recently joined Zooms for Train Lovers for H/W and YIMBYs for H/W and was excited to learn about all the progress being made across the country. On those calls, many people asked: “how could [X or Y climate/mobility/regulation] work?” A lot of things they asked about, are already taken for granted by people in other countries. Why should the US be left behind? With H/W it won’t be. The IRA, for example, concerned many business leaders over here because it made the US more competitive. Just last night, in fact, I was reading a Reddit discussion about whether the IRA will prompt a large US company to move its EU-based facility back to the US—bringing the related jobs back to American shores.

2024-09-07T12:58:45.016+00:00 by Holly Mate-Luber [Call Mod] [ hollymateluber ] avatar

Hi everyone! Combatting climate change is especially meaningful to me as a hiker, birder, animal enthusiast, and general nature and outdoors lover. I am currently in Massachusetts, where I thought I would at least be safe from the wildfire smoke and heat that I was used to after living in California for 8 years. Not so. This summer, we had at least 3 or 4 full weeks where it was impossible to do any activities outside due to extreme heat or bad air quality from Canadian wildfires. Additionally, worsening hurricane seasons mean more and more heavy surf and beach erosion at my favorite beaches, and fewer resting areas for migrating shorebirds. And of course now, we have a worsening influx of mosquito-bourne viruses in the state including EEE and West Nile---and as someone with preexisting health conditions, I am now still hesitant to spend much time outdoors even as we enter the fall. I look forward to engaging with all of you so we can get Kamala and Tim elected and protect our environment!

2024-09-07T14:21:09.051+00:00 by PhilA [ philanyc ] avatar

Hi all - I'm a longtime climate and clean energy organizer based in NYC, now focused on equitable deployment of clean energy. I have some free time while I'm between jobs over the next few weeks, and would be happy to support as a phonebank captain, on communications, or any other digital and/or organizing tasks. Onwards!

2024-09-07T15:10:37.618+00:00 by Susan Fowler (KS) [ jchick84_emp ] avatar

Hello! I'm a sixth generation Kansas farmer (claiming the title even if I don't spend much time on a tractor). My dad noted climate change decades before he passed in 2008. Last year was horrid. August monthly average temps were 4.47 degrees above normal. Our crops depleted the soil moisture to eke out a tiny crop. My cousins (guys in their 40s who actually drive the tractors) are probably the last of our family to farm. We have a wealth of wisdom in our family farm operators when it comes to conserving natural resources, but family farms are dying thanks to federal policies that favor corporate farms. We can and must do better. P.S. My family's farmers are all Dems. I didn't know there was such a thing as a Republican farmer until I first ran for office in 2006.

2024-09-07T15:20:33.456+00:00 by Jessica Lillian [CT] [ jesslill ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-07T12:58:45.016+00:00 by Holly Mate-Luber [Call Mod] Hi everyone! Combatting climate change is especially meaningful to me as a hiker, birder, animal enthusiast, and general nature and outdoors lover. I am currently in Massachusetts, where I thought I would at least be safe from the wildfire smoke and heat that I was used to after living in California for 8 years. Not so. This summer, we had at least 3 or 4 full weeks where it was impossible to do any activities outside due to extreme heat or bad air quality from Canadian wildfires. Additionally, worsening hurricane seasons mean more and more heavy surf and beach erosion at my favorite beaches, and fewer resting areas for migrating shorebirds. And of course now, we have a worsening influx of mosquito-bourne viruses in the state including EEE and West Nile---and as someone with preexisting health conditions, I am now still hesitant to spend much time outdoors even as we enter the fall. I look forward to engaging with all of you so we can get Kamala and Tim elected and protect our environment!

Feel all this deeply here in CT, Holly! This summer was particularly terrifying with the deadly flooding (and an evening when I got 54 bug bites and have been nervous since about spending time outdoors). Our beloved New England winters have been so abnormally snow-less, too. All hands on deck for electing leaders who will continue to invest in fighting climate change! 💪

2024-09-07T15:21:53.821+00:00 by Holly Mate-Luber [Call Mod] [ hollymateluber ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-07T15:20:33.456+00:00 by Jessica Lillian [CT] Feel all this deeply here in CT, Holly! This summer was particularly terrifying with the deadly flooding (and an evening when I got 54 bug bites and have been nervous since about spending time outdoors). Our beloved New England winters have been so abnormally snow-less, too. All hands on deck for electing leaders who will continue to invest in fighting climate change! 💪

Yes, I’d forgotten to mention the lack of snow in the winter! This last one was also the first winter recently where I didn’t see any migratory snowy owls in the state 😢

2024-09-07T20:00:45.011+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Hey all, my name is Lake, I'm a current sophomore at Princeton, a team AOC alum, climate organizer., part of the Progressives for Harris team. Currently doing work in swing states likes Michigan (where im from!) and pennsylvania. Happy to be here

2024-09-07T22:04:25.562+00:00 by Yancey (I vote on climate) [ yanceyivoteonclimate_45069 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-05T14:14:40.81+00:00 by Jeannine M • Lead Mod If you haven't see it yet, we have a [Climate Voters Phone Bank](https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/) happening today! A special guest should be joining and I think this event in particular will be !

Do the Climate Voters Phone Banks call people somehow identified as being interested in this topic, are the conversations focused on climate policy / issues, or is it a general phone bank leveraging Dem Climate Voters as volunteers? Trying to understand where and when so I can best direct the few hours I have here and there to various volunteer outreach this campaign season. Thx -

2024-09-07T22:05:18.686+00:00 by Yancey (I vote on climate) [ yanceyivoteonclimate_45069 ] avatar

Yall, I've been studying and working in climate / sustainability for about 20 years now and the momentum that Biden-Harris have brought to this issue through IRA, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and other efforts are out of the park exciting and what practitioners - and the planet - have been waiting for. Especially given the tough political climate in which they had to act. I am so excited and hopeful for more federal leadership on incentives for renewable energy, rail, environmental justice, climate adaptation and more. States and municipalities can do ok, but some will and others won't - and they lack the scale that's really needed for these complicated, interconnected, massive challenges.

2024-09-07T22:33:06.626+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-07T22:04:25.562+00:00 by Yancey (I vote on climate) Do the Climate Voters Phone Banks call people somehow identified as being interested in this topic, are the conversations focused on climate policy / issues, or is it a general phone bank leveraging Dem Climate Voters as volunteers? Trying to understand where and when so I can best direct the few hours I have here and there to various volunteer outreach this campaign season. Thx -

Hi Yancey I'm so happy to see you sharing your deep experience here. This is a brand new team, more details will be announced in https://discord.com/channels/1242249109298221066/1281384911617523826 Make sure you get your **climate engager** role in order to see the announcements.

2024-09-07T22:35:07.076+00:00 by Raegonomics5thGear [ raegonomicsgear2 ] avatar

Save the manatees

2024-09-07T23:00:01.903+00:00 by Jeannine M • Lead Mod [ jean9_28218_79932 ] avatar

This is a great question, <@1276656283407224952>! Thinking <@1255943130331615243> or <@1280531865014370307> will be able to help us answer this one as I don't know and would love to as well 🙂

2024-09-08T03:51:11.496+00:00 by Kate Z [PA → CA] [ katevotes ] avatar

Does anyone have links for some more in depth policy discussions regarding Harris's position or record on climate & environmental policies? My husband cares a LOT about the environment and he's skeptical that Harris will do much.

2024-09-08T04:08:40.303+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-08T03:51:11.496+00:00 by Kate Z [PA → CA] Does anyone have links for some more in depth policy discussions regarding Harris's position or record on climate & environmental policies? My husband cares a LOT about the environment and he's skeptical that Harris will do much.

Do you have the [Reach](https://discord.com/channels/1242249109298221066/1242256950402744431) app? You can tap Library and then scroll to the bottom and swipe across to tap on Climate to get some talking points and social media content. The Reach content should get you started and help you search for more indepth answers.

2024-09-08T04:22:56.453+00:00 by Kate Z [PA → CA] [ katevotes ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-08T04:08:40.303+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod Do you have the [Reach](https://discord.com/channels/1242249109298221066/1242256950402744431) app? You can tap Library and then scroll to the bottom and swipe across to tap on Climate to get some talking points and social media content. The Reach content should get you started and help you search for more indepth answers.

Ah, I haven't installed reach yet; maybe tomorrow. Thanks!

2024-09-08T12:15:56.549+00:00 by Holly Mate-Luber [Call Mod] [ hollymateluber ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-08T04:22:56.453+00:00 by Kate Z [PA → CA] Ah, I haven't installed reach yet; maybe tomorrow. Thanks!

Let us know if you need help using the Reach app! We also have trainings on using the app so let me know if you need the link 🙂

2024-09-08T14:07:14.874+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

A big question is what she *can* do in the wake of SCOTUS's overturning of Chevron deference (and various federal regulations) in the past couple of years. It's why we also need a Dem House, so they can pass legislation to fill in major gaps and try to buy back progress that was made but then shut down by one federal court or another. If he wants to preserve the environment, he needs to support candidates who's going to address current issues in the judiciary. I'm not elated with her position on fracking but I also understand it from a political POV—she needs to win PA to be able to win the election and my guess is she'll strive to work with industry on some kind of incremental shift away from it if she wins. PA is registering more new Rep voters right now than Dem voters. It's tricky.

2024-09-08T15:04:41.408+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

I'd be happy to discuss it with you. I can explain everything climate in the IRA and what Democrats have done and want to do.

2024-09-08T15:09:28.348+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-08T14:07:14.874+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) A big question is what she *can* do in the wake of SCOTUS's overturning of Chevron deference (and various federal regulations) in the past couple of years. It's why we also need a Dem House, so they can pass legislation to fill in major gaps and try to buy back progress that was made but then shut down by one federal court or another. If he wants to preserve the environment, he needs to support candidates who's going to address current issues in the judiciary. I'm not elated with her position on fracking but I also understand it from a political POV—she needs to win PA to be able to win the election and my guess is she'll strive to work with industry on some kind of incremental shift away from it if she wins. PA is registering more new Rep voters right now than Dem voters. It's tricky.

Just keeping the IRA alone is why everybody who cares about the environment should vote for Harris. If Trump wins he will most likely have a GOP Congress that is promising to repeal it. Even with Democrat control of both chambers Trump can still stop most of it

2024-09-08T17:05:53.53+00:00 by Taimi Olsen (SC) [ taimi0845 ] avatar

I could not see much in the library when I searched climate policy. Just "cards". Do I need to search differently? Meanwhile, is this article accurate? https://www.carbonbrief.org/us-election-2024-how-kamala-harris-and-donald-trump-differ-starkly-on-energy-and-climate/

US election 2024: How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump differ starkly...

2024-09-08T17:25:38.759+00:00 by Kate Z [PA → CA] [ katevotes ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-08T15:04:41.408+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) I'd be happy to discuss it with you. I can explain everything climate in the IRA and what Democrats have done and want to do.

Thanks Alan! I'll send you a DM

2024-09-08T17:28:18.651+00:00 by Kate Z [PA → CA] [ katevotes ] avatar

Yeah, the fracking thing bothers both me and my husband, but I lean toward your argument that it's the pragmatic approach.

2024-09-08T17:39:31.122+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-08T15:09:28.348+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) Just keeping the IRA alone is why everybody who cares about the environment should vote for Harris. If Trump wins he will most likely have a GOP Congress that is promising to repeal it. Even with Democrat control of both chambers Trump can still stop most of it

Oh, he's already said he'll get rid of it.

2024-09-08T17:39:52.582+00:00 by Feisty [ feisty_36366 ] avatar

Hi. Fiesty here. From PA. Concerned about climate issues for a long time. Glad to be here with all of you.

2024-09-08T18:55:39.926+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-08T17:39:31.122+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) Oh, he's already said he'll get rid of it.

It’s the first major thing they’ll do if they get both chambers. They’ll get rid of all the money and use it to fund even more tax cuts for the rich and make his tax cuts permanent. Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise, and all of GOP leadership promise it

2024-09-08T18:56:33.094+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-08T18:55:39.926+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) It’s the first major thing they’ll do if they get both chambers. They’ll get rid of all the money and use it to fund even more tax cuts for the rich and make his tax cuts permanent. Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise, and all of GOP leadership promise it

Yep.

2024-09-09T07:51:07.911+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte [ stephaniebrancaforte_06079 ] avatar

Hi! Stephanie here. I'm based between US and Italy and have long been engaged in US and international climate & renewables work, including running the Greenpeace global climate & energy program. I've worked on policy for several presidential (and other) campaigns, in case I can help on that front. Happy to do whatever is needed (training, comms, research), particularly if it can be done virtually.

2024-09-09T08:05:45.133+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-09T07:51:07.911+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte Hi! Stephanie here. I'm based between US and Italy and have long been engaged in US and international climate & renewables work, including running the Greenpeace global climate & energy program. I've worked on policy for several presidential (and other) campaigns, in case I can help on that front. Happy to do whatever is needed (training, comms, research), particularly if it can be done virtually.

Buongiorno from up north (Germany). My husband and I like to bike-ride there and I've been following some of the plastic cleanup groups doing good work.

2024-09-09T08:47:29.423+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

The campaign posted a new issues page: https://kamalaharris.com/issues/. Kudos for placing environmental issues under the "opportunity economy and lower costs" and "Keep America Safe, Secure, and Prosperous" sections. Even some GOP folks want to keep the IRA because it's produced jobs in their districts.

2024-09-09T13:10:57.954+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-09T08:47:29.423+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) The campaign posted a new issues page: https://kamalaharris.com/issues/. Kudos for placing environmental issues under the "opportunity economy and lower costs" and "Keep America Safe, Secure, and Prosperous" sections. Even some GOP folks want to keep the IRA because it's produced jobs in their districts.

Just wish it was mentioned at the DNC

2024-09-09T13:11:24.534+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-09T13:10:57.954+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) Just wish it was mentioned at the DNC

That what was mentioned?

2024-09-09T13:14:25.947+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-09T13:11:24.534+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) That what was mentioned?

The climate in general and energy. I didn’t see it mentioned once. It was so surprising because it’s Biden's biggest accomplishment.

2024-09-09T13:21:04.019+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-09T13:14:25.947+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) The climate in general and energy. I didn’t see it mentioned once. It was so surprising because it’s Biden's biggest accomplishment.

KH mentioned it in her speech ("The freedom to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live free from the pollution that fuels the climate crisis." https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/read-kamala-harris-full-speech-democratic-national-convention/story?id=113086031), as did Tim Walz, but more as passing references than main themes. Pete Buttigieg, Deb Haaland, and others spent more time on it at the DNC. For now I'll assume there were/are strategic reasons for the choice. 🤷‍♀️

2024-09-09T13:33:01.051+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-09T13:21:04.019+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) KH mentioned it in her speech ("The freedom to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live free from the pollution that fuels the climate crisis." https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/read-kamala-harris-full-speech-democratic-national-convention/story?id=113086031), as did Tim Walz, but more as passing references than main themes. Pete Buttigieg, Deb Haaland, and others spent more time on it at the DNC. For now I'll assume there were/are strategic reasons for the choice. 🤷‍♀️

Yeah it was just general and ambiguous. It always polls at numbers like 70% of Americans care about it. Just a big missed opportunity.

2024-09-09T14:20:05.996+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

Hi <@1276656283407224952> - we willcall various sets of folks (both within and outside the climate movement)! Excited to have you onboard!

2024-09-09T14:20:49.208+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

Hi <@1281708655934439496> please DM me!

2024-09-09T14:26:32.822+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm! I will be distributing soon an interest form where you will have the chance to sign up to volunteer in various capacities. Let's win this!

2024-09-09T22:57:05.637+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

Hi, I’m from Michigan and currently living in Florida, two states that LOVE their outdoor areas. (As do I). Recently our *insert curseword of choice* governor tried to sneak through a proposal to plow under nine state parks to make golf courses and pickleball courts. When the docs were leaked, there was HUGE and INSTANT bipartisan outrage. I think emphasizing Project 2025’s elimination of the NOAA, which we all count on to keep us safe from hurricanes, would incur similar bipartisan outrage here, if more people knew. Would love to do my part to turn Florida blue…it’s already greener than you might think!

2024-09-09T23:35:53.613+00:00 by Jeanne 🦩 [ jeanne23_ ] avatar

Can I ask a dumb question, what is IRA?

2024-09-09T23:37:57.18+00:00 by Jeanne 🦩 [ jeanne23_ ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-09T22:57:05.637+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] Hi, I’m from Michigan and currently living in Florida, two states that LOVE their outdoor areas. (As do I). Recently our *insert curseword of choice* governor tried to sneak through a proposal to plow under nine state parks to make golf courses and pickleball courts. When the docs were leaked, there was HUGE and INSTANT bipartisan outrage. I think emphasizing Project 2025’s elimination of the NOAA, which we all count on to keep us safe from hurricanes, would incur similar bipartisan outrage here, if more people knew. Would love to do my part to turn Florida blue…it’s already greener than you might think!

Us, Floridians still love the real Florida. yeah getting rid of NOAA is such a bizarre thing. Is that supposed to get everyone to stop talking about climate change?

2024-09-10T00:09:09.493+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-09T23:35:53.613+00:00 by Jeanne 🦩 Can I ask a dumb question, what is IRA?

Inflation Reduction Act

2024-09-10T01:54:42.305+00:00 by RJ Gilman [CA][OE Lead] [ rj_weatherwax ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-08T17:28:18.651+00:00 by Kate Z [PA → CA] Yeah, the fracking thing bothers both me and my husband, but I lean toward your argument that it's the pragmatic approach.

Think of it/reframe it this way: Our country needs to expand it's energy portfolio to move the needle toward energy independence. We need to know what we have while we explore our options.

2024-09-10T02:48:28.051+00:00 by RJ Gilman [CA][OE Lead] [ rj_weatherwax ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-09T23:37:57.18+00:00 by Jeanne 🦩 Us, Floridians still love the real Florida. yeah getting rid of NOAA is such a bizarre thing. Is that supposed to get everyone to stop talking about climate change?

They want to privatize NOAA and then charge for the data.

2024-09-10T14:03:44.173+00:00 by ritikagerdes [ ritikagerdes ] avatar

United States enjoys 24 hour energy usage in terms of electricity and water. It is one of the few countries with this advantage. if we wish to continue to enjoy such a privelege we need to take action to reduce our energy costs in each home by promoting reduction in use such as turning off lights when not in use, storing water on site such as rain water for irrigation needs at home, adding green energy support items such as solar panels etc. By reducing energy consumption, we can each help with reduction in energy needed. this will help us to look more into options of generating more energy through wind turbines as our energy consumption reduction, may be used to start the wind turbines, and capture more clean energy.

2024-09-10T14:06:20.654+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) [ nieta0412 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-10T14:03:44.173+00:00 by ritikagerdes United States enjoys 24 hour energy usage in terms of electricity and water. It is one of the few countries with this advantage. if we wish to continue to enjoy such a privelege we need to take action to reduce our energy costs in each home by promoting reduction in use such as turning off lights when not in use, storing water on site such as rain water for irrigation needs at home, adding green energy support items such as solar panels etc. By reducing energy consumption, we can each help with reduction in energy needed. this will help us to look more into options of generating more energy through wind turbines as our energy consumption reduction, may be used to start the wind turbines, and capture more clean energy.

Agreed. My mom collects rainwater for her garden for example.

2024-09-10T21:20:59.608+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

Yes, it says in right in the text of Prjct 2025 that they think hurricane warnings and similar promote climate change “propaganda.” It might even say “hysteria,” I’d have to go back and check the wording.

2024-09-10T21:22:09.487+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-10T02:48:28.051+00:00 by RJ Gilman [CA][OE Lead] They want to privatize NOAA and then charge for the data.

They want to privatize some aspects of it and eliminate others entirely. Such a fiasco, and so dangerous.

2024-09-10T21:42:41.922+00:00 by RJ Gilman [CA][OE Lead] [ rj_weatherwax ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-10T21:22:09.487+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] They want to privatize some aspects of it and eliminate others entirely. Such a fiasco, and so dangerous.

BITD: I interned with the Airspace Systems Project at NASA and some of things the program was researching had to do with weather, air traffic, and fuel efficiency. Think: Near real-time updates so pilots could find the fastest and safest way through storms and efficiently routing flights from gate to gate. Not sure how much of that got into any current systems, but from air traffic control to farmer's reports, eliminating and/or privatizing weather data is a terrible idea.

2024-09-10T23:50:53.279+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

Excited to read what everyone has to say tonight!! <@892919921347010591> will be our moderator leader!!

2024-09-10T23:51:38.731+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-10T23:50:53.279+00:00 by Will McConnell Excited to read what everyone has to say tonight!! <@892919921347010591> will be our moderator leader!!

It's gonna be awesome! Can't wait for Trump to get crushed

2024-09-10T23:53:03.214+00:00 by Nathán Goldberg Crenier [ nat.goldc ] avatar

The topics for the debate haven't been made public, right?

2024-09-10T23:54:37.012+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-10T23:53:03.214+00:00 by Nathán Goldberg Crenier The topics for the debate haven't been made public, right?

Right. We'll just have to pay extra close attention!

2024-09-11T00:03:49.781+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

And also thanks for the tag Will! For those who don't know me, my name is Lake, I'm from Michigan but currently am a student at Princeton in New Jersey. I'm a climate organizer, team AOC alum, and am currently on the DNC Climate Council's Advisory Board. I am really excited to be here with all of you lovely climate voters and hope we can have a fun night watching the debate and chatting about all things presidential and all things climate!

2024-09-11T00:13:09.015+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

What were you all most excited about in VP Harris's climate and lowering costs platform segment?

2024-09-11T00:16:56.309+00:00 by Sarah Shanley Hope [ shanleyhopes ] avatar

Hey Lake! Sarah here. Happy to see familiar names as I make my first Discord post. Excited for the debate!

2024-09-11T00:29:48.086+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T00:16:56.309+00:00 by Sarah Shanley Hope Hey Lake! Sarah here. Happy to see familiar names as I make my first Discord post. Excited for the debate!

Ahh amazing to see you here and welcome to Discord! Hope it's not too confusing.

2024-09-11T00:40:18.476+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Such a powerful story from Camila, the Climate Engagement Director for the Harris-Walz campaign. Who here is on the call? Rep. Ayanna Pressley is here too!

2024-09-11T00:48:45.604+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Rep. Pressley is speaking!! She's killing it.

2024-09-11T00:53:23.003+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) [ nieta0412 ] avatar

Rep. Pressley is my rep.

2024-09-11T00:55:08.259+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T00:53:23.003+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) Rep. Pressley is my rep.

That's awesome! Can only imagine how great that is.

2024-09-11T00:57:57.491+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

https://web.kamalaharris.com/forms/sign-up-to-join-climate-voters-for-harris/

2024-09-11T00:58:04.284+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

2024-09-11T00:58:34.229+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

https://go.kamalaharris.com/

2024-09-11T00:58:44.284+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Find a canvass near you to mobilize your community to vote!

2024-09-11T01:07:06.406+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

Amazing start!

2024-09-11T01:08:29.306+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

VP Harris is saying it as it is! We need to be honest about Project 2025

2024-09-11T01:09:28.724+00:00 by Ana Maldonado [ anamaldonado0996 ] avatar

Trump denies ever seeing it. I’m sure he read it.

2024-09-11T01:15:35.154+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Trump is flailing.

2024-09-11T01:16:21.557+00:00 by Ana Maldonado [ anamaldonado0996 ] avatar

Trump keeps going back to immigration and not staying on topic.

2024-09-11T01:19:12.203+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T01:16:21.557+00:00 by Ana Maldonado Trump keeps going back to immigration and not staying on topic.

As usual

2024-09-11T01:21:32.435+00:00 by Ana Maldonado [ anamaldonado0996 ] avatar

Harris is doing an excellent job debating women’s reproductive rights!

2024-09-11T01:21:38.309+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Lies from him as always about abortion.

2024-09-11T01:23:22.846+00:00 by Ana Maldonado [ anamaldonado0996 ] avatar

Now Trump went from abortion to student loans???

2024-09-11T01:28:48.598+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T01:23:22.846+00:00 by Ana Maldonado Now Trump went from abortion to student loans???

Incoherent

2024-09-11T01:31:22.515+00:00 by Ana Maldonado [ anamaldonado0996 ] avatar

2024-09-11T01:31:25.79+00:00 by Ana Maldonado [ anamaldonado0996 ] avatar

This is Comedy. LOL!

2024-09-11T01:32:16.649+00:00 by Ana Maldonado [ anamaldonado0996 ] avatar

Immigrants eating the Pets? Interesting!

2024-09-11T01:33:35.835+00:00 by Nathán Goldberg Crenier [ nat.goldc ] avatar

What do folks think has been her strongest point so far?

2024-09-11T01:34:51.843+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T01:33:35.835+00:00 by Nathán Goldberg Crenier What do folks think has been her strongest point so far?

Certainly abortion. She killed it

2024-09-11T01:44:20.732+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte [ stephaniebrancaforte_06079 ] avatar

VP could mention renewable energy jobs when she talks about the IRA - people are very positive about that aspect of the IRA's impact!!

2024-09-11T01:46:10.862+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte [ stephaniebrancaforte_06079 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T01:33:35.835+00:00 by Nathán Goldberg Crenier What do folks think has been her strongest point so far?

Women's rights and differentiating their values.

2024-09-11T01:48:58.656+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

“To stand for our democracy”❤️❤️❤️

2024-09-11T01:58:25.616+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

What are your favorite moments so far?

2024-09-11T02:20:06.633+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

VP Harris is killing it

2024-09-11T02:25:14.395+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte [ stephaniebrancaforte_06079 ] avatar

Calling Trump out on racial division was 🔥

2024-09-11T02:30:36.881+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T02:25:14.395+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte Calling Trump out on racial division was 🔥

she’s doing awesome!

2024-09-11T02:30:43.354+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

How are people here feeling

2024-09-11T02:33:54.153+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

Let’s gooo!!

2024-09-11T02:34:06.293+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

Climate change mention!!!

2024-09-11T02:34:25.544+00:00 by Nathán Goldberg Crenier [ nat.goldc ] avatar

🚨🚨🚨

2024-09-11T02:34:40.16+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

800,000 new manufacturing plants!

2024-09-11T02:34:53.205+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

UAW!

2024-09-11T02:37:58.313+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte [ stephaniebrancaforte_06079 ] avatar

Very strong job connecting to economic & labor issues while also acknowledging youth climate movement. 🦾

2024-09-11T02:52:04.525+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Harris killed it!!!

2024-09-11T02:54:05.72+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T02:37:58.313+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte Very strong job connecting to economic & labor issues while also acknowledging youth climate movement. 🦾

I agree, it was great

2024-09-11T03:31:42.229+00:00 by Kiara Rutherford [DC] [ kruth7 ] avatar

Great to see such a great turnout on the call tonight!

2024-09-11T04:10:57.09+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T03:31:42.229+00:00 by Kiara Rutherford [DC] Great to see such a great turnout on the call tonight!

it was awesome

2024-09-11T04:12:43.089+00:00 by DarkStar [ darkstar02119 ] avatar

I am so hopeful right now!!!

2024-09-11T04:27:12+00:00 by Camila Thorndike [ camilathorndike_69777 ] avatar

https://tenor.com/view/cat-earth-cats-will-rule-the-earth-space-gif-15345682

2024-09-11T04:27:57.108+00:00 by Camila Thorndike [ camilathorndike_69777 ] avatar

THANK YOU all for coming out to the Climate Voters virtual watch party! (And for putting up with my brat fall fashion jokes!) So grateful to this team for turning out for our future President Harris, and making sure climate voters everywhere know what is on the line in this election. The choice couldn't be clearer. I'm proud to be on #TeamKamala and in movement strength with all of you. Great night for Swifties + cat lovers + team planet / sane and responsible leadership!

2024-09-11T08:18:06.937+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte [ stephaniebrancaforte_06079 ] avatar

Hey Camila, you and your guests did an awesome job at the watch party, and it was so good, I stayed with you even from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. 🔥

2024-09-11T08:24:42.643+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte [ stephaniebrancaforte_06079 ] avatar

Since you invited "real talk" about what's keeping us up at night -- I know many of us would LOVE future Pres. Harris to bring some of the prosecutor energy to the fossil barons accountability question and the JOY to speak openly about a visionary post-fossil, post-pollution future. How recovery and regeneration can be BETTER for everyone (with attendant jobs + economy numbers) rather than doubling down on how the US is such a fabulous oil producer. That's what young people & climate folks need to hear to put in ALL the hours. To be clear, VP did an amazing job - great prep, memorable talking points, presidential presence. AND as a climate voter and a pragmatist, I believe there is space to say more of what needs to be said. 🌎

2024-09-11T08:35:06.183+00:00 by DDG [ ddg0919 ] avatar

Kamala is the one to be president

2024-09-11T10:52:46.287+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

Woke up to the great news. So proud of her, she's truly a hero. Courageous, talented, and wise.

2024-09-11T14:45:21.365+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T04:27:57.108+00:00 by Camila Thorndike THANK YOU all for coming out to the Climate Voters virtual watch party! (And for putting up with my brat fall fashion jokes!) So grateful to this team for turning out for our future President Harris, and making sure climate voters everywhere know what is on the line in this election. The choice couldn't be clearer. I'm proud to be on #TeamKamala and in movement strength with all of you. Great night for Swifties + cat lovers + team planet / sane and responsible leadership!

Huge shoutout to Camila for doing an awesome job facilitating!

2024-09-11T16:27:25.018+00:00 by Camila Thorndike [ camilathorndike_69777 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T08:24:42.643+00:00 by Stephanie Brancaforte Since you invited "real talk" about what's keeping us up at night -- I know many of us would LOVE future Pres. Harris to bring some of the prosecutor energy to the fossil barons accountability question and the JOY to speak openly about a visionary post-fossil, post-pollution future. How recovery and regeneration can be BETTER for everyone (with attendant jobs + economy numbers) rather than doubling down on how the US is such a fabulous oil producer. That's what young people & climate folks need to hear to put in ALL the hours. To be clear, VP did an amazing job - great prep, memorable talking points, presidential presence. AND as a climate voter and a pragmatist, I believe there is space to say more of what needs to be said. 🌎

Thank you for sharing this Stephanie, really helpful to hear what you and others in the community are feeling + hoping for!

2024-09-11T17:07:31.854+00:00 by Frank (CA) OE Mod [ zotbot10 ] avatar

Hello, I have a poem on climate change based on Taylor Swift lyrics. I was wondering if anyone would like to use it?

2024-09-11T18:25:24.594+00:00 by Geoff Burch [PA/IL] [ g3off_59950 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T17:07:31.854+00:00 by Frank (CA) OE Mod Hello, I have a poem on climate change based on Taylor Swift lyrics. I was wondering if anyone would like to use it?

yes please

2024-09-11T19:01:21.838+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T17:07:31.854+00:00 by Frank (CA) OE Mod Hello, I have a poem on climate change based on Taylor Swift lyrics. I was wondering if anyone would like to use it?

That sounds awesome!

2024-09-11T19:06:12.208+00:00 by Frank (CA) OE Mod [ zotbot10 ] avatar

Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XKS1BR_hCLWgp6aQwrdQHT5Kpd_tWfVte4AiYtDNsw0/edit

2024-09-11T19:06:57.962+00:00 by Frank (CA) OE Mod [ zotbot10 ] avatar

Let me know if there are any other spaces I could share it around here or that you know of?

2024-09-11T19:08:09.684+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

<@1281457419381375018> - Welcome Emma! (who will be joining <@892919921347010591> as a mooderator for this group)!

2024-09-11T19:42:14.845+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T19:06:12.208+00:00 by Frank (CA) OE Mod Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XKS1BR_hCLWgp6aQwrdQHT5Kpd_tWfVte4AiYtDNsw0/edit

Thanks for sharing!

2024-09-11T19:42:30.712+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T19:08:09.684+00:00 by Will McConnell <@1281457419381375018> - Welcome Emma! (who will be joining <@892919921347010591> as a mooderator for this group)!

Welcome Emma!! Awesome to have more folks here.

2024-09-11T20:54:39.984+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

As someone who'd love to see the US overcome the "red/blue state thing," this article struck me as nicely framed—featuring both CA and TX as leaders in US battery grid rollouts: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/california-texas-lead-way-us-153320719.html. Other states mentioned are AZ, NV, and FL. "Currently, 19 states do not have any plans to integrate battery power technologies into their electricity system" for fossil fuel usage-related reasons. I wonder if some campaign messaging addressing situations like this would make any sense. The framing I'd use would emphasize KH's "opportunity economy," inviting states that are behind on climate to work together to catch up.

2024-09-11T20:56:14.597+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

ie "we don't want any state to miss out on any job creation and innovation opportunities"

2024-09-11T22:02:42.212+00:00 by Zach[Utah] [ schnauzerofrage ] avatar

Honestly from an energy diversity perspective it makes us extremely vulnerable to price fluctuations if we just have one or two sources of energy. Adding Solar and wind just makes us that more resilient.

2024-09-11T22:03:13.897+00:00 by Zach[Utah] [ schnauzerofrage ] avatar

Also to your point <@1274293080794595339> it helps create jobs

2024-09-11T23:15:55.591+00:00 by RJ Gilman [CA][OE Lead] [ rj_weatherwax ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T20:54:39.984+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) As someone who'd love to see the US overcome the "red/blue state thing," this article struck me as nicely framed—featuring both CA and TX as leaders in US battery grid rollouts: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/california-texas-lead-way-us-153320719.html. Other states mentioned are AZ, NV, and FL. "Currently, 19 states do not have any plans to integrate battery power technologies into their electricity system" for fossil fuel usage-related reasons. I wonder if some campaign messaging addressing situations like this would make any sense. The framing I'd use would emphasize KH's "opportunity economy," inviting states that are behind on climate to work together to catch up.

Solar-powered + mobile WiFi/Wi-Max w/battery packs were in use to create mobile wireless mesh networks to conduct scientific studies in Elkhorn Slough. That was ~20 years ago. Imagine what we could do with 1) the solar & battery technology we have now to 2) coordinate disaster relief now.

2024-09-11T23:31:33.651+00:00 by Emma S.B. [ emma_s.b. ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T19:08:09.684+00:00 by Will McConnell <@1281457419381375018> - Welcome Emma! (who will be joining <@892919921347010591> as a mooderator for this group)!

Thanks, all! Excited to get started and help support this great group!

2024-09-11T23:54:32.988+00:00 by Emma S.B. [ emma_s.b. ] avatar

A little about me... I grew up in the suburbs of NYC and went to college at the University of South Carolina (go Gamecocks)! I’m now living in Washington, D.C. and working on climate communications as federal contractor. I am so inspired and energized by the Harris-Waltz campaign and everyone’s new excitement for the future of our country. Looking forward to contributing however I can 🙂

2024-09-12T02:41:18.337+00:00 by littlemoons [ littlemoons ] avatar

Are there any volunteer opportunities for SF Bay Area for climate change?

2024-09-12T06:43:13.008+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

"'Like it or not: Germany's energy system is fully operational, with more than 50% renewables. And we are shutting down – not building – coal & nuclear plants. Coal will be off the grid by 2038 at the latest,' the German Foreign Office wrote on [Twitter]. The ministry ended its message with a swipe at Trump: 'PS: We also don't eat cats and dogs.'" Germany's Foreign Minister is from the Green Party...I wish they were this sassy more often: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-rejects-trumps-energy-claim-mocks-him-over-pets/a-70190020

2024-09-12T08:07:30.98+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

No better source?

2024-09-12T08:52:34.136+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-12T08:07:30.98+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) No better source?

As far as sources, it may be a paywall issue.

2024-09-12T09:19:51.448+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-12T08:07:30.98+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) No better source?

Good point—I swapped out the link with Deutsche Welle/public broadcasting

2024-09-12T11:32:32.045+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-12T02:41:18.337+00:00 by littlemoons Are there any volunteer opportunities for SF Bay Area for climate change?

yes, plenty! We will be in touch and in the meantime please sign up for https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/?referring_vol=7249094&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=SharerRole.ORGANIZER

2024-09-12T14:30:34.697+00:00 by Victor [ victor.1989.vkp_83174 ] avatar

Hi everyone. This is Victor and I have been working at the international level at the United Nations on climate adaptation and mitigation. Happy to help with the drafting of texts and messages to key audiences as well as facilitating policy awareness and/or supporting the team in the management of activities. Thanks everyone.

2024-09-12T14:34:52.523+00:00 by Jessica Lillian [CT] [ jesslill ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-12T11:32:32.045+00:00 by Will McConnell yes, plenty! We will be in touch and in the meantime please sign up for https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/?referring_vol=7249094&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=SharerRole.ORGANIZER

If you need chat captains or other behind-the-scenes phonebank volunteers for these, I’m trained and happy to pitch in!

2024-09-12T16:15:21.12+00:00 by Will McConnell [ willmcconnell_ ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-12T14:34:52.523+00:00 by Jessica Lillian [CT] If you need chat captains or other behind-the-scenes phonebank volunteers for these, I’m trained and happy to pitch in!

Thank you so much Jessica - yes, please DM me

2024-09-12T17:18:42.182+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-12T14:30:34.697+00:00 by Victor Hi everyone. This is Victor and I have been working at the international level at the United Nations on climate adaptation and mitigation. Happy to help with the drafting of texts and messages to key audiences as well as facilitating policy awareness and/or supporting the team in the management of activities. Thanks everyone.

Welcome Victor, awesome to have you here! Glad we have such a wide range of perspectives.

2024-09-12T17:39:49.103+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

## Hello all you wonderful climate people! Will and Lake are also posting these events in the https://discord.com/channels/1242249109298221066/1281384911617523826 channel. If you can't see that channel, go to Channels and Roles and choose your climate role 🌍 (or ask a mod, and we'll do it for you)

2024-09-12T19:26:57.08+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

gwe would love for people to know more about the paris agreement and our emissions targets and what john kerry who works for biden did to make it happen and how the ira will help us get close to meeting our targets

2024-09-12T19:28:50.044+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

people should know about the 1.5 degrees and 2 degrees targets and how we're on pace for 2.7

2024-09-12T19:31:20.806+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-11T22:02:42.212+00:00 by Zach[Utah] Honestly from an energy diversity perspective it makes us extremely vulnerable to price fluctuations if we just have one or two sources of energy. Adding Solar and wind just makes us that more resilient.

Can’t forget nuclear and hydro and geothermal which are very big here

2024-09-12T20:56:58.793+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Good afternoon everyone! Reminder that the Climate Voters Phonebank is starting in just ONE HOUR at 6pm EST tonight. Be sure to RSVP at https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/?referring_vol=7249094&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=SharerRole.ORGANIZER and come make calls to get out the vote!

Climate Voters Phone Bank with Saad Amer · The Democratic National ...

2024-09-12T21:11:32.629+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Who here is planning to be at the climate phonebank tonight???

2024-09-12T21:42:26.887+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Less than 20 minutes until the phonebank!

2024-09-12T22:01:43.933+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Starting now! Awesome to see so many of you on here.

2024-09-12T22:02:29.579+00:00 by Julia Hustwit [ jules73182 ] avatar

Hi phone bankers!

2024-09-12T23:22:11.001+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

We made it through MULTIPLE lists tonight!! Incredible work to all our climate voters.

2024-09-13T02:04:10.032+00:00 by Kiara Rutherford [DC] [ kruth7 ] avatar

I planned to join the phone bank tonight but did texting instead. Curious how it went. I’m assuming the list is pretty clean since we’re targeting climate voters.

2024-09-13T04:32:33.665+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-13T02:04:10.032+00:00 by Kiara Rutherford [DC] I planned to join the phone bank tonight but did texting instead. Curious how it went. I’m assuming the list is pretty clean since we’re targeting climate voters.

How did texting go Kiara? Thanks for helping out either way!

2024-09-13T16:20:57.528+00:00 by Kiara Rutherford [DC] [ kruth7 ] avatar

Great!

2024-09-13T16:57:37.003+00:00 by Jasmine Banks [ jasminebanks_92563 ] avatar

You did a GREAT job. Thank you for your leadership.

2024-09-13T18:33:14.194+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-13T16:20:57.528+00:00 by Kiara Rutherford [DC] Great!

That's awesome to hear!

2024-09-13T18:37:58.69+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Who's coming to the next phonebank on Tuesday???

2024-09-13T19:51:45.058+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

Will this group do more than phone banking and texting within US?

2024-09-14T20:29:21.245+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-13T19:51:45.058+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) Will this group do more than phone banking and texting within US?

For the coming weeks we'll be phonebanking into key battleground states in the US!

2024-09-14T20:30:13.204+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-14T20:29:21.245+00:00 by Lake Liao For the coming weeks we'll be phonebanking into key battleground states in the US!

OK -- I'll leave for now, as I'll not be able to participate. Thanks for all your efforts. 💚

2024-09-14T20:30:26.979+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-14T20:30:13.204+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) OK -- I'll leave for now, as I'll not be able to participate. Thanks for all your efforts. 💚

Of course! Wishing you the best and thanks for asking!

2024-09-15T00:21:53.267+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

Will we be texting for climate? I won’t do phone banking for a lot of reasons

2024-09-15T00:39:53.603+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-15T00:21:53.267+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) Will we be texting for climate? I won’t do phone banking for a lot of reasons

<@1268364888670208133> Hopefully so, will do my best to find out. 🙂

2024-09-15T00:41:02.236+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-15T00:39:53.603+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod <@1268364888670208133> Hopefully so, will do my best to find out. 🙂

Thank you Jay! Appreciate it.

2024-09-15T05:12:22.143+00:00 by Maritza 💙🌊🗳 [ maritza02805 ] avatar

2024-09-15T05:55:46.311+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-15T05:12:22.143+00:00 by Maritza 💙🌊🗳 Hi

Hi <@1278224164985245757> - I gather you are a water enthusiast, and also women's rights and fellow Texan. Welcome.

2024-09-15T06:01:38.308+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-15T00:21:53.267+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) Will we be texting for climate? I won’t do phone banking for a lot of reasons

<@1268364888670208133> - I submitted a suggestion to our community mod team. 🙂

2024-09-15T19:27:40.341+00:00 by Aurora [ auribibi ] avatar

Hello, new here! Still trying to figure out how this channel works 🙂

2024-09-15T19:30:29.232+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-15T19:27:40.341+00:00 by Aurora Hello, new here! Still trying to figure out how this channel works 🙂

Hi Aurora, this channel is a public chat about climate issues, events, and sharing climate related posts related to the campaign.

2024-09-15T19:49:24.22+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-15T05:12:22.143+00:00 by Maritza 💙🌊🗳 Hi

Welcome!

2024-09-16T03:35:57.819+00:00 by Maritza 💙🌊🗳 [ maritza02805 ] avatar

Win @VpHarris

2024-09-16T03:40:07.459+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Who's gonna be at the phonebank on Tuesday at 9pm EST???

2024-09-16T04:08:34.893+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-16T03:40:07.459+00:00 by Lake Liao Who's gonna be at the phonebank on Tuesday at 9pm EST???

<@892919921347010591> - Doing my best to find that link to share. If you have it, drop it here, but it does need to be DNC official via Mobilize. 🙂

2024-09-16T04:33:02.259+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

Project 2025 Climate Policy (note over 140 former Trump admin officials and his former Chief of Staff were involved in creation of it): □ Elimination of Climate Change References: Advises eradicating climate change references in government. □ Environmental Agencies: Proposes downsizing the EPA and abolishing NOAA. □ Emissions Regulations: Suggests relaxing greenhouse gas emissions regulations and preventing states from implementing stricter vehicular emissions standards. □ Fossil Fuels: Encourages increased fossil fuel production and opposes renewable energy expansion. □ Repeals: Plans to repeal climate-related legislations like the Inflation Reduction Act. Reduction or Elimination of Renewable Energy Subsidies: Project 2025 promotes a shift away from government incentives for renewable energy development. Government Overhaul: Proposes significant restructuring of federal agencies, advocating for direct presidential control over the federal bureaucracy, including job protections removal for thousands of government employees. The initiative includes firing over 50,000 federal employees and replacing them with individuals loyal to Trump’s vision, effectively transforming civil service positions into political appointments through the reinstatement of the "Schedule F" executive order. This plan aims to eliminate civil service protections, allowing for the reclassification of federal workers as political appointees. The proposal also involves dismantling or downsizing various federal agencies, such as the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency, and reallocating their functions to other departments or eliminating them entirely. The overarching goal of Project 2025 is to reshape the federal government to be more responsive to the president's directives, potentially eroding checks and balances and altering the nonpartisan nature of the civil service.

2024-09-16T04:36:41.614+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-16T04:33:02.259+00:00 by That Girl G Project 2025 Climate Policy (note over 140 former Trump admin officials and his former Chief of Staff were involved in creation of it): □ Elimination of Climate Change References: Advises eradicating climate change references in government. □ Environmental Agencies: Proposes downsizing the EPA and abolishing NOAA. □ Emissions Regulations: Suggests relaxing greenhouse gas emissions regulations and preventing states from implementing stricter vehicular emissions standards. □ Fossil Fuels: Encourages increased fossil fuel production and opposes renewable energy expansion. □ Repeals: Plans to repeal climate-related legislations like the Inflation Reduction Act. Reduction or Elimination of Renewable Energy Subsidies: Project 2025 promotes a shift away from government incentives for renewable energy development. Government Overhaul: Proposes significant restructuring of federal agencies, advocating for direct presidential control over the federal bureaucracy, including job protections removal for thousands of government employees. The initiative includes firing over 50,000 federal employees and replacing them with individuals loyal to Trump’s vision, effectively transforming civil service positions into political appointments through the reinstatement of the "Schedule F" executive order. This plan aims to eliminate civil service protections, allowing for the reclassification of federal workers as political appointees. The proposal also involves dismantling or downsizing various federal agencies, such as the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency, and reallocating their functions to other departments or eliminating them entirely. The overarching goal of Project 2025 is to reshape the federal government to be more responsive to the president's directives, potentially eroding checks and balances and altering the nonpartisan nature of the civil service.

<@1285004866061860864> Thanks for sharing this. I see you are part of Twitter Community Notes. Have you considered other forms of online engagement? We have social platform training to expand or start your own groups. https://events.democrats.org/event/683653/

Social Platform Onboarding and Organizing Training · The Democratic...

2024-09-16T04:40:27.92+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

The major scientific groups: Copernicus, NOAA, NASA have said we surpassed 1.64C above pre-industrial levels over the past 12 months . We are now projected to reach the “30-year average” of 1.5C between 2032-2034, 16-18 years ahead of 2050 (Paris Agreement). Under the Paris Agreement, we must reduce carbon emissions by over 45% by 2030. According to the Guardian - Almost 80% of the IPCC scientist respondents foresee at least 2.5C of global heating, while almost half anticipate at least 3C (5.4F).- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/08/world-scientists-climate-failure-survey-global-temperature At 1.5C - We have 70-90% loss of coral reefs, 1 million tonnes of fish die, we have a 100% increase in flood risk, 1 billion people are exposed to severe heat waves every 5 years. At 2.0C - We have one ice-free arctic summer every 10 years, 3 million tonnes of fish die, almost 100% of the coral reefs decline, 2.7 Billion people are exposed to severe heat waves every 5 years and we have a 170% increase in flood risk.

World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past ...

2024-09-16T04:45:49.994+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

In a recent white paper - Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought. A new report released by Adrien Bilal, an economist at Harvard and Diego Känzig, an economist at Northwestern University says: A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product (GDP), the researchers found, a far higher estimate than that of previous analyses. The paper places a much higher estimate on economic losses than previous research, calculating a social cost of carbon, which is the cost in dollars of damage done per each additional ton of carbon emissions, to be $1,056 per ton A 3C temperature increase will cause “precipitous declines in output, capital and consumption that exceed 50% by 2100” the paper states. This economic loss is so severe that it is “comparable to the economic damage caused by fighting a war domestically and permanently”, it adds. Learn more here: https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/17/economic-damage-climate-change-report ** Note: Not peer reviewed at time of article release.

2024-09-16T04:54:59.395+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-16T04:45:49.994+00:00 by That Girl G In a recent white paper - Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought. A new report released by Adrien Bilal, an economist at Harvard and Diego Känzig, an economist at Northwestern University says: A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product (GDP), the researchers found, a far higher estimate than that of previous analyses. The paper places a much higher estimate on economic losses than previous research, calculating a social cost of carbon, which is the cost in dollars of damage done per each additional ton of carbon emissions, to be $1,056 per ton A 3C temperature increase will cause “precipitous declines in output, capital and consumption that exceed 50% by 2100” the paper states. This economic loss is so severe that it is “comparable to the economic damage caused by fighting a war domestically and permanently”, it adds. Learn more here: https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/17/economic-damage-climate-change-report ** Note: Not peer reviewed at time of article release.

<@1285004866061860864> Again, thank you for the thorough posts. How did you come to be so interested in this topic?

2024-09-16T05:59:23.604+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-16T03:40:07.459+00:00 by Lake Liao Who's gonna be at the phonebank on Tuesday at 9pm EST???

<@892919921347010591> - One thing I noticed in trying to find the link - 9 pm EST is a little late to be calling in that time zone, but of course, you can call the West Coast, Alaska and Hawaii until 9 pm local time. Perhaps it's just a typo. Either way, I found this related to an affiliated climate action org. Since it is on DNC Mobilize, it is okay to post it. https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/653873/

Phonebank for Kamala with CCAN Action Fund · Mobilize

2024-09-16T06:42:24.937+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

Also, I am pinning this link because it is a national climate voters virtual phone bank. https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/

2024-09-16T06:42:38.693+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-16T06:42:24.937+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod Also, I am pinning this link because it is a national climate voters virtual phone bank. https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/

Pinned a message.

2024-09-16T13:43:56.665+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-16T05:59:23.604+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod <@892919921347010591> - One thing I noticed in trying to find the link - 9 pm EST is a little late to be calling in that time zone, but of course, you can call the West Coast, Alaska and Hawaii until 9 pm local time. Perhaps it's just a typo. Either way, I found this related to an affiliated climate action org. Since it is on DNC Mobilize, it is okay to post it. https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/653873/

The 9pm EST time is to accommodate west coast callers so they don’t have to call too early in the day when they might still be at work!

2024-09-16T14:16:55.694+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-16T04:36:41.614+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod <@1285004866061860864> Thanks for sharing this. I see you are part of Twitter Community Notes. Have you considered other forms of online engagement? We have social platform training to expand or start your own groups. https://events.democrats.org/event/683653/

Thanks! I do so regularly. I post on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram using facts and truth to help educate and persuade. I post here to help inform others who are speaking to Americans.

2024-09-16T14:22:42.162+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-16T04:54:59.395+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod <@1285004866061860864> Again, thank you for the thorough posts. How did you come to be so interested in this topic?

At age 15, I worked at Audubon Canyon ranch helping to educate underprivileged youth about the environment and how our actions have the ability to alter it. I have overseen construction and development of sustainable real estate, worked on the internal corporate sustainability company of one of the largest companies in the world and attended COP28 in Dubai. I regularly read white papers and articles discussing climate change and its impact on the environment and the national and global economy. I study what regulations we can implement to limit warming and help drive sustainable finance to the most effective decarbonization levers.

2024-09-16T14:59:18.418+00:00 by 🐈 [ mrm62112 ] avatar

2024-09-16T15:07:14.463+00:00 by Carol M [OR] [ carolmoore0562_17817 ] avatar

I have been sending postcards with Environmental Voter Project for the past three cycles. Their postcards campaign is probably complete for this year, but they also do some really deep research into low propensity voters for whom the environment is their top concern. Here's a link to a recent brief on Pennsylvania: https://youtu.be/uMenQPSYpU4?si=PCfsimpbqlWd0hzC

Fall 2024 Short Election Briefing on Climate Voters in Pennsylvania

2024-09-16T16:23:23.301+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-16T15:07:14.463+00:00 by Carol M [OR] I have been sending postcards with Environmental Voter Project for the past three cycles. Their postcards campaign is probably complete for this year, but they also do some really deep research into low propensity voters for whom the environment is their top concern. Here's a link to a recent brief on Pennsylvania: https://youtu.be/uMenQPSYpU4?si=PCfsimpbqlWd0hzC

Awesome! Thank you so much for sending, always cool to see these types of analyses.

2024-09-17T00:34:26.542+00:00 by Sarah Shanley Hope [ shanleyhopes ] avatar

Curious if anyone saw the environmental voter polling re Gen Z climate voters: 40% of Young Voters say they will only support candidates who prioritize climate change — it’s a “deal breaker.” 40% of young voters say that a candidate must prioritize “addressing climate change” or else it is a “deal breaker.” An additional 40% of young voters say they would “prefer” candidates who prioritize addressing climate change.

2024-09-17T01:46:33.943+00:00 by Braeden Marr [VA] [ teniq ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-17T00:34:26.542+00:00 by Sarah Shanley Hope Curious if anyone saw the environmental voter polling re Gen Z climate voters: 40% of Young Voters say they will only support candidates who prioritize climate change — it’s a “deal breaker.” 40% of young voters say that a candidate must prioritize “addressing climate change” or else it is a “deal breaker.” An additional 40% of young voters say they would “prefer” candidates who prioritize addressing climate change.

Young people, such as myself, see a future that we live in with pollution of all kinds. We want it fixed now so we don't have to worry about it when it's worse in 2035_2040 I absolutely think climate should be huge on senate and president this year, the numbers give us close to 6-10 years before we can't turn back, we act now or we get stuck forever.

2024-09-17T04:04:50.504+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Thanks for sharing! Yes, climate is definitely a winning issue especially for young voters.

2024-09-17T04:32:12.139+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-17T01:46:33.943+00:00 by Braeden Marr [VA] Young people, such as myself, see a future that we live in with pollution of all kinds. We want it fixed now so we don't have to worry about it when it's worse in 2035_2040 I absolutely think climate should be huge on senate and president this year, the numbers give us close to 6-10 years before we can't turn back, we act now or we get stuck forever.

For sure. I'm also a young person and this is a major voting issue for me!

2024-09-17T05:38:17.496+00:00 by Maritza 💙🌊🗳 [ maritza02805 ] avatar

Yesss , we are not going back

2024-09-17T08:05:06.714+00:00 by Mini Manson [ minimanson ] avatar

<:emoji_48:1186273683321389146>

2024-09-17T11:25:47.931+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

Mother Jones (can't post link due to a donation button) has a great article underscoring why Harris/Walz are the right ticket for the economy and jobs, including in small towns. The steel plant in Middletown, OH is set to receive $500 mill in IRA funding to produce green steel, but JD Vance is against it. Quote from a local, a political independent: "Democrats have not done well in patting themselves on the back, they need to be out there screaming from the rooftops, ‘This is what we’ve done.’" Phone banking helps with that! 💪

2024-09-17T14:05:17.207+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-17T11:25:47.931+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) Mother Jones (can't post link due to a donation button) has a great article underscoring why Harris/Walz are the right ticket for the economy and jobs, including in small towns. The steel plant in Middletown, OH is set to receive $500 mill in IRA funding to produce green steel, but JD Vance is against it. Quote from a local, a political independent: "Democrats have not done well in patting themselves on the back, they need to be out there screaming from the rooftops, ‘This is what we’ve done.’" Phone banking helps with that! 💪

Wish people knew or cared about that most of the ira goes to red states

2024-09-17T14:06:56.605+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

And the Republicans who voted against it are going to the fundraisers and trying to take credit for the projects

2024-09-17T14:08:43.044+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

Like how Cruz tried to take credit for working on interstate funding with Warnock as “proof” that he can be bipartisan even though he voted against the final bill. If you have to use an amendment to show you’ve done bipartisan work, you haven’t really been doing bipartisan work.

2024-09-17T15:08:43.38+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Yes! Talking to voters directly is the thing to do.

2024-09-17T17:59:50.16+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Hope you all will join us 9PM EST tonight https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/?referring_vol=7249094&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=SharerRole.ORGANIZER

Climate Voters Phone Bank w/ LG Denny Heck · The Democratic Nationa...

2024-09-17T18:57:00.685+00:00 by Braeden Marr [VA] [ teniq ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-17T17:59:50.16+00:00 by Lake Liao Hope you all will join us 9PM EST tonight https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/?referring_vol=7249094&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=SharerRole.ORGANIZER

Signed up to be there, might have to leave a bit before 10:30 but planning to attend!

2024-09-17T21:57:06.891+00:00 by Kate Z [PA → CA] [ katevotes ] avatar

Not sure if this belongs in <#1268690577960992878> or here, but I just saw that Scientific American endorsed Harris: "for only the second time in our magazine’s 179-year history, the editors of Scientific American are endorsing a candidate for president. That person is Kamala Harris." https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/vote-for-kamala-harris-to-support-science-health-and-the-environment/

Vote for Kamala Harris to Support Science, Health and the Environment

2024-09-18T00:46:18.294+00:00 by Braeden Marr [VA] [ teniq ] avatar

Something came up at work, will likely have to miss out on this one. Still going to try to be there!

2024-09-18T00:57:32.431+00:00 by Barnes [ southof2degrees ] avatar

Yes Sarah. Per your comment, that stat comes from the Environmental Voter Project’s 2024 Youth Battleground polling. Linking it directly here gets the comment blocked but you can find it on their website. For anyone who hasn’t read it, the report has a lot more than climate info.

2024-09-18T00:57:48.36+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

<@795393478359646219> TY for reposting without the pdf? we don't do downloads for security reasons

2024-09-18T01:00:25.024+00:00 by Barnes [ southof2degrees ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-18T00:57:48.36+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod <@795393478359646219> TY for reposting without the pdf? we don't do downloads for security reasons

No worries

2024-09-18T01:03:09.947+00:00 by Barnes [ southof2degrees ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-18T01:00:25.024+00:00 by Barnes No worries

If anyone wants a summary deck specifically on the climate bits of the 28 page paper, I tossed one together the other day for some other projects and happy to shoot it to you for you to carve up/use how you like. Just send me a note.

2024-09-18T04:22:15.713+00:00 by Jen Medeiros [CA] • [Lead Mod] [ starkittynmom ] avatar

<@1274293080794595339> Mother Jones has donate buttons on their articles. Can you revise your post to remove the link?

2024-09-18T09:37:58.378+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-18T04:22:15.713+00:00 by Jen Medeiros [CA] • [Lead Mod] <@1274293080794595339> Mother Jones has donate buttons on their articles. Can you revise your post to remove the link?

Done! Geez Louise, seems like almost all worthwhile US media nowadays is a nonprofit. Learning a lot about the US media landscape lately ... 😀

2024-09-18T11:36:21.684+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

Can't link to it because Mother Jones has a donate button (see exchange directly above 😂 ) but they've posted an article titled: "Kamala Harris Framed Climate Action as a Patriotic Duty. New Research Shows Why That’s Effective." Subhed: "Psychologists found that appealing to American values could boost support for environmental measures." It might give folks here some ideas as you phone bank.

2024-09-18T22:50:08.497+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

I just wanted to share this research I did here too, in hopes that it might help all of you. Climate Change as known government National Security Threat: · "By the late 1980s, official National Security Strategy documents, prepared by the White House to guide the national defense priorities and military strategy, acknowledged the threat to U.S. national security from a broad range of demographic and environmental factors.” -Gleick, 2019 · Climate change and energy are two key issues that will play a significant role in shaping the future security environment," noting that "climate change, energy security, and economic stability are inextricably linked." -DoD, 2017 · “We recognize that climate change is a threat to U.S. national security and the well-being of the American people,” Farnan said during a press event Wednesday.” – US Army · “Climate change has serious implications for national security .. Climate change is dramatically increasing the demand for military operations and, at the same time, impacting our readiness and our ability to meet those demands while imposing unsustainable costs on the department,"- DOD, 2022 o Climate Change has been recognized as a National Security Threat in several U.S. Military Field Manuals and strategic documents. · Department of Defense (DoD) Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap (2014) · National Security Strategy (NSS) · National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) · Army Field Manual (FM) 3-0, Operations · Marine Corps Operating Concept (2016) I went to COP28 in Dubai, and read the Institute for Economics and Peace predicted 1.2B (1/8th of current world pop) people would be permanently or temporarily displaced from Climate Change in 2050. This came from their 2020 Ecological Threat report which was based on the IPCC AR5 report (2014), old data. We already see climate migrants flooding into the UK and EU. Building infrastructure + Buildings to old standards (using old climate data) causes more displacement faster!

2024-09-19T17:10:50.948+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

I’ve started a campaign aimed at assisting the United Nations Association groups to help them: 1. Drive voter turn out. 2. Educate people within their membership and community about the positions of the candidates in their jurisdiction relative to the UN SDG’s and Local 2030 initiative. 3. Convey Harris vs. Trump’s position on climate change. 4. Establish targeted campaigns to help increase voter turn out between ages 18-24 (college campuses, social media, etc). If you are passionate about the UN SDG’s, hitting the Paris Agreement goals and would like to help these groups establish their own program to drive the above, please DM me. It would be great if anyone wants to follow suit and target the “climate change” and “sustainability” groups within college campuses and wants to help get them on group calls, so they can leverage one another’s skills to drive voter turn out and awareness. Sometimes students need help from “older” people. I am scheduling my first call with them next week. Let me know if you want to join.

2024-09-19T17:58:15.809+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-19T17:10:50.948+00:00 by That Girl G I’ve started a campaign aimed at assisting the United Nations Association groups to help them: 1. Drive voter turn out. 2. Educate people within their membership and community about the positions of the candidates in their jurisdiction relative to the UN SDG’s and Local 2030 initiative. 3. Convey Harris vs. Trump’s position on climate change. 4. Establish targeted campaigns to help increase voter turn out between ages 18-24 (college campuses, social media, etc). If you are passionate about the UN SDG’s, hitting the Paris Agreement goals and would like to help these groups establish their own program to drive the above, please DM me. It would be great if anyone wants to follow suit and target the “climate change” and “sustainability” groups within college campuses and wants to help get them on group calls, so they can leverage one another’s skills to drive voter turn out and awareness. Sometimes students need help from “older” people. I am scheduling my first call with them next week. Let me know if you want to join.

Awesome! Thank you for sharing.

2024-09-19T19:10:18.386+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

Pro Publica (can't link there due to campaign finance laws) has a new article: "EPA Scientists Said They Were Pressured to Downplay Harms From Chemicals. A Watchdog Found They Were Retaliated Against." This happened during the Trump years, and the current Inspector Gen says they were retaliated against. "A second Trump presidency could see more far reaching interference with the agency’s scientific work. Project 2025, the radical conservative policy plan to overhaul the government, would make it much easier to fire scientists who raised concerns about industry influence."

2024-09-19T22:12:46.406+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Phonebank happening now!!

2024-09-19T22:12:50.482+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Join if you are free!

2024-09-19T23:34:26.539+00:00 by elio [ eliovangorden ] avatar

Wanted to throw this in here: I found myself on the phone with an independent voter for nearly 20mins...so special. Essentially, I was really enjoying the conversation, but I wished that I had a few more persuasive/strategic techniques to draw from. I'm wondering if it might be generative to organize an in-depth workshop on persuasive/strategic communication while phonebanking? Happy to offer my time to organize and facilitate. Hoping to follow-up with <@892919921347010591> !

2024-09-19T23:38:43+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-19T23:34:26.539+00:00 by elio Wanted to throw this in here: I found myself on the phone with an independent voter for nearly 20mins...so special. Essentially, I was really enjoying the conversation, but I wished that I had a few more persuasive/strategic techniques to draw from. I'm wondering if it might be generative to organize an in-depth workshop on persuasive/strategic communication while phonebanking? Happy to offer my time to organize and facilitate. Hoping to follow-up with <@892919921347010591> !

That's awesome that you had that conversation! Feel free to DM me to discuss this.

2024-09-20T14:55:56.37+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

Asking about what issues they care the most about is something I try to do in every conversation. Even if it’s something like illegal immigration harris has the best policy

2024-09-20T19:08:54.744+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-20T14:55:56.37+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) Asking about what issues they care the most about is something I try to do in every conversation. Even if it’s something like illegal immigration harris has the best policy

Yes it's great to be empathetic and curious about voters!

2024-09-20T20:49:40.038+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

Like make it personal. We’re selling them what our candidate offers them that will improve their lives

2024-09-20T20:56:11.358+00:00 by Perrianne Lurie [ perriannelurie ] avatar

I was at a webinar from Third Act Maryland last night where they talked about communication strategies around climate issues. They’ve promised to send me the PowerPoint, but I don’t have it yet.

2024-09-20T21:51:27.808+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

I can send you the link but I see polls saying 70% of all Americans support fighting climate change including republicans. I see similar numbers too. Frame it around jobs and lowering energy prices

2024-09-20T21:53:51.199+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

If you go over individual parts of the climate and energy parts of the IRA with people it’s difficult to find average voters not in support

2024-09-20T22:52:30.821+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

New KamalaHQ TikTok features Bill Nye talking about the climate—good content for sharing with your social media networks: https://www.tiktok.com/@kamalahq/video/7416857052531707167

2024-09-20T23:47:12.303+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-20T22:52:30.821+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) New KamalaHQ TikTok features Bill Nye talking about the climate—good content for sharing with your social media networks: https://www.tiktok.com/@kamalahq/video/7416857052531707167

Yes please share!!!

2024-09-21T05:51:23.848+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-19T19:10:18.386+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) Pro Publica (can't link there due to campaign finance laws) has a new article: "EPA Scientists Said They Were Pressured to Downplay Harms From Chemicals. A Watchdog Found They Were Retaliated Against." This happened during the Trump years, and the current Inspector Gen says they were retaliated against. "A second Trump presidency could see more far reaching interference with the agency’s scientific work. Project 2025, the radical conservative policy plan to overhaul the government, would make it much easier to fire scientists who raised concerns about industry influence."

<@1274293080794595339> - Good news. We (mods) got word today that news only sites are allowed even if they have donate buttons or links, but still no political non profits or candidate sites. So, Pro-Publica, PBS, NPR, Substack etc are allowed in news etc. https://www.propublica.org/. Environmental non profits are okay here when cited as a source, at least until /unless we get told differently. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Investigative Journalism and News in the Public Interest

2024-09-21T05:58:37.101+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to another channel

Started a thread.

2024-09-21T06:01:52.151+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-17T21:57:06.891+00:00 by Kate Z [PA → CA] Not sure if this belongs in <#1268690577960992878> or here, but I just saw that Scientific American endorsed Harris: "for only the second time in our magazine’s 179-year history, the editors of Scientific American are endorsing a candidate for president. That person is Kamala Harris." https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/vote-for-kamala-harris-to-support-science-health-and-the-environment/

Most definitely a news-worthy item. Since climate is a science issue of course, it also belongs here. Such a good endorsement. 🙂

2024-09-21T08:25:41.708+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-21T05:51:23.848+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod <@1274293080794595339> - Good news. We (mods) got word today that news only sites are allowed even if they have donate buttons or links, but still no political non profits or candidate sites. So, Pro-Publica, PBS, NPR, Substack etc are allowed in news etc. https://www.propublica.org/. Environmental non profits are okay here when cited as a source, at least until /unless we get told differently. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Heya Jay, that's so cool that you remembered me. <:blueheart:1252803082849488956> 😀 Thank you for the note, and I'm glad to hear about this change. I'll probably just stick to the nonprofit media vs. nonprofit orgs to stay on the safe side.

2024-09-22T03:23:22.744+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Who's coming to the climate phonebank next Tuesday at 9pm EST???

2024-09-23T11:04:41.438+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

Another climate win by Biden-Harris you might reference in your outreach https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-first-offshore-wind-lease-sale-gulf-maine

2024-09-23T15:50:07.624+00:00 by Barnes [ southof2degrees ] avatar

Breaking: CA just sued Exxon Mobil over lying about plastic recycling. The CA AG office fought for climate issues under KH and continues in her legacy there. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/09/23/california-sues-exxonmobil-plastics-recycling/

2024-09-23T17:50:25.748+00:00 by JERRY T [ jerryt0433 ] avatar

I work in climate action professionally - see the link to my web page below. I’m currently trying to decide how to communicate with colleagues who are attending Climate Week in New York this week. The basic message would be something like “You’ve been to Climate Week - the single most effective, immediate climate action you can take for the next five weeks is to volunteer with the Harris/Walz campaign. Nothing you discussed during Climate Week will matter if Trump goes back to the White House.” I’m focusing on LinkedIn posts; I have nearly 5,000 followers there. If you think this is a promising strategy, please share your thoughts as to both messaging content and messaging outlets. I’d like to start this up on Thursday, Sept. 26. Https://www.westurb.com

2024-09-23T23:16:03.813+00:00 by Rocky2017 [ rocky2017 ] avatar

Is there a credible website that rates people in office and candidates on the ballot in terms of how environmental they vote? Like I could search Kamala Harris or Mitch McConnell for example.

2024-09-23T23:40:12.756+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-23T23:16:03.813+00:00 by Rocky2017 Is there a credible website that rates people in office and candidates on the ballot in terms of how environmental they vote? Like I could search Kamala Harris or Mitch McConnell for example.

LCV scorecard?

2024-09-24T01:05:19.878+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

https://scorecard.lcv.org/

2024-09-24T01:59:15.794+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

Hi <@353287477601107988> this is a lovely scorecard. and I support you to share a screenshot of it, if you can crop off the donate button, or just describe how other volunteers can find it. Unfortunately that donate button means we need to apply our "no fundraising" rule and remove it.

2024-09-24T01:59:22.823+00:00 by DemCord [ DemCord ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-24T01:05:19.878+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) https://scorecard.lcv.org/

**Strict Fundraising Rules (it’s the law):** We can only fundraise on behalf of: Democratic National Committee, Harris Victory Fund or Harris for President directly. We can recruit for "non-official events" that are hosted by partner organizations or volunteers in ⁠non-official-events-only. We can recruit into anything that is listed on events.democrats.org or a state democratic party's mobilize. Rule 3 Note > Relevance: Do not post links to petitions or other calls to action that haven’t been approved by Staff. This forum is not intended for debates. Additionally, do not attempt to raise funds or share fundraising links for any entity besides the Democratic National Committee. Using this server to raise funds for yourself, another candidate, or another organization violates campaign finance law and is strictly prohibited. Anyone who violates the rules is subject to removal or time out. When in doubt, ask @Community Moderator.

2024-09-24T02:01:07.766+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

My GOP rep has 9% even though they’re part of the “conservative climate caucus”

2024-09-24T02:03:13.54+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

With a few exceptions GOP reps all have less than 20%

2024-09-24T12:34:12.948+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-23T17:50:25.748+00:00 by JERRY T I work in climate action professionally - see the link to my web page below. I’m currently trying to decide how to communicate with colleagues who are attending Climate Week in New York this week. The basic message would be something like “You’ve been to Climate Week - the single most effective, immediate climate action you can take for the next five weeks is to volunteer with the Harris/Walz campaign. Nothing you discussed during Climate Week will matter if Trump goes back to the White House.” I’m focusing on LinkedIn posts; I have nearly 5,000 followers there. If you think this is a promising strategy, please share your thoughts as to both messaging content and messaging outlets. I’d like to start this up on Thursday, Sept. 26. Https://www.westurb.com

I think that messaging is great. It's timeboxed, succinct, and pragmatic. I'd include the link to this Discord (https://democrats.org/discord/) at the end so people can join here directly. Are you in the ClimateAction.tech Slack? I just checked and there are 263 members in the "local-new-york channel—you might post there. And maybe if you know any speakers or participating groups with huge followings, they'd also send out?

2024-09-24T15:47:40.203+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-24T01:59:15.794+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod Hi <@353287477601107988> this is a lovely scorecard. and I support you to share a screenshot of it, if you can crop off the donate button, or just describe how other volunteers can find it. Unfortunately that donate button means we need to apply our "no fundraising" rule and remove it.

Ah okay I didn’t see it. I did it on mobile

2024-09-24T15:48:05.489+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-24T02:01:07.766+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) My GOP rep has 9% even though they’re part of the “conservative climate caucus”

There’s 1 in Utah that’s good

2024-09-24T16:10:22.018+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-24T15:48:05.489+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) There’s 1 in Utah that’s good

Who?

2024-09-24T16:11:04.74+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

curtis. i'm surprised he’s that low

2024-09-24T16:11:25.607+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

the wyoming governor is good too

2024-09-24T16:12:05.18+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

They took lots of money from the ira and he thinks climate change is real

2024-09-24T16:12:27.775+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-24T16:12:05.18+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) They took lots of money from the ira and he thinks climate change is real

Sucks that that’s considered “good” for republicans

2024-09-24T16:12:40.153+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

Not being a climate change denier

2024-09-24T16:13:51.357+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

He’s actually going to get romney's seat

2024-09-24T16:15:02.233+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

he created a conservative climate caucus

2024-09-24T16:17:06.009+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-24T16:12:27.775+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) Sucks that that’s considered “good” for republicans

They used to be okay before 2009. McCain and Graham helped almost pass waxman markey

2024-09-24T16:17:48.804+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

HI <@353287477601107988> I am reaching out to ask you to re-frame the Sierra Club info so that you can do it without a link to the page with the donate button. You are super creative here so, I'm sure you can find a creative solution, if you need help let me know.

2024-09-24T16:17:54.551+00:00 by DemCord [ DemCord ] avatar

2024-09-24T16:18:33.728+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-24T16:17:48.804+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod HI <@353287477601107988> I am reaching out to ask you to re-frame the Sierra Club info so that you can do it without a link to the page with the donate button. You are super creative here so, I'm sure you can find a creative solution, if you need help let me know.

I'll copy text next time

2024-09-24T17:01:56.286+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-24T16:15:02.233+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) he created a conservative climate caucus

That’s the one my GOP rep with 9% is in. George W Bush’s climate policies were also pretty awful

2024-09-24T17:24:37.318+00:00 by JERRY T [ jerryt0433 ] avatar

<@1274293080794595339> I started responding to posts by friends and contacts on Facebook and LinkedIn today, where they mention ClimateWeek. I’m monitoring responsive likes and comments to get a sense of how this is going over. I will do an original post on LinkedIn either Wednesday or Thursday. I’ve been including a link to the general portal for Harris/Walz volunteers. I have not been using Slack but I just pulled it up and found that I could log in and was already registered there on COVolunteerTeam2020, so I will get the app and start checking in there as well. Thanks for these tips. I see you are working in Germany. I have previously served on the General Executive Committee of ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability (with offices in Bonn) and have collaborated with the Ecologic Institute Berlin. Thanks for volunteering while overseas!

2024-09-24T17:27:12.835+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) [ thecoolsponge ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-24T17:01:56.286+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) That’s the one my GOP rep with 9% is in. George W Bush’s climate policies were also pretty awful

Yeah but he did some good reforms compared to modern republicans in the 2006 energy bill. Killing Kyoto is unforgivable though. Al Gore could’ve done so much. Our emissions would have peaked way earlier than 2008. McCain did have a climate platform. But anyways that’s the past and we’re against the biggest climate denier ever now

2024-09-24T17:28:24.083+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

Gore would have been a great president

2024-09-25T01:14:22.242+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Who's on the phonebank tonight?? We're having an awesome Reach training right now.

2024-09-25T02:25:19.924+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-24T17:27:12.835+00:00 by Alan Chaulet (MA) Yeah but he did some good reforms compared to modern republicans in the 2006 energy bill. Killing Kyoto is unforgivable though. Al Gore could’ve done so much. Our emissions would have peaked way earlier than 2008. McCain did have a climate platform. But anyways that’s the past and we’re against the biggest climate denier ever now

For sure, that's why it's so important we win!

2024-09-25T16:34:49.206+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

https://x.com/kamalaharris/status/1838963017825837360?s=46

2024-09-25T16:34:55.296+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

check this out! awesome.

2024-09-25T16:57:21.935+00:00 by Linnea Bee [CA] [ linneabeeeee ] avatar

If you need any more phonebank/chat support for climate events, I would love to be in the loop.

2024-09-25T19:03:20.378+00:00 by Rotabot [ rotabot. ] avatar

Hello all , ✌🏼🙏😎

2024-09-25T20:17:51.851+00:00 by JERRY T [ jerryt0433 ] avatar

I’ve supplemented my responses on LinkedIn to colleagues who are posting about this week’s Climate Week NYC with an original post of my own there. My profile is under Jerry Tinianow. Please help me out by liking and sharing it. I’ll report back in a couple of days on what feedback, if any, I get. If you want to do what I’m doing, search LinkedIn under #ClimateWeekNYC.

2024-09-25T23:39:46.437+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

Helene is going to be a major catastrophe

2024-09-25T23:41:32.882+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

"just a hot year" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/climate/climate-forward-project-2025-kevin-roberts.html?unlocked_article_code=1.NU4.4WVx.59ip9mjYW2zg

At Climate Forward Event, an Architect of Project 2025 Dismisses Gl...

2024-09-26T01:02:49.125+00:00 by Majesty [ majesty1901 ] avatar

If you want to join the Climate Voters for Harris-Walz, is there any other way to join besides texting CLIMATE to 30330? That doesn’t seem to be working.

2024-09-26T04:19:08.979+00:00 by Linnea Bee [CA] [ linneabeeeee ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-26T01:02:49.125+00:00 by Majesty If you want to join the Climate Voters for Harris-Walz, is there any other way to join besides texting CLIMATE to 30330? That doesn’t seem to be working.

Here's the link: https://web.kamalaharris.com/forms/sign-up-to-join-climate-voters-for-harris

2024-09-26T21:09:47.527+00:00 by JERRY T [ jerryt0433 ] avatar

<@820155524598726688> For what it’s worth, I’m still telling people just to text JOIN to 30330, rather than CLIMATE. I am targeting my fellow climate action professionals and mention climate action in my posts and comments, so they know I am targeting them specifically because of their client action work. JOIN should work fine for them.

2024-09-27T03:27:49.355+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

I love referring to this infographic when speaking to people about climate change, so they understand what we win when we breach the 30-year ave of 1.5C (expected between 2032-2034), then 2.0C. https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Aim-high-go-fast-infographic-Bella-edit-scaled.jpg I like to explain how I like to snorkel and like going to the aquarium and how it makes me sad that certain fish will be extinct or less abundant by the time my grandkids get to snorkel or go there.

2024-09-27T03:36:44.094+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

Loved this post I found today.. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAUXp0CKtjE/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==

2024-09-27T03:37:51.768+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

I also loved this one: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAUxQIhuchc/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==

2024-09-27T03:49:34.877+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

Here’s a post on Instagram you can repost… https://www.instagram.com/p/DAT-Xm-voup/?igsh=MTBlZjE4YzMxOA==

2024-09-27T12:58:46.082+00:00 by Danielle Dravenstadt [ danielledravenstadt ] avatar

Morning! Reach has some nice new visuals on climate.

2024-09-27T20:24:32.965+00:00 by JERRY T [ jerryt0433 ] avatar

With Climate Week over I’m hoping to message next week around COP 29. Although it will be held in November after the election, many of those who attend feel so (justifiably) guilty about flying around the world to a climate conference in an oil producer (Azerbaijan) that they feel compelled to buy carbon offsets. But offsets are increasingly unreliable. My concept is to suggest that the best “offset” COP attendees can do is a donation to Harris/Walz. “How will you feel at COP29 if Trump has won and you didn’t donate when you could have? And how nice would it be to brag about donating to Harris/Walz if they have won?” Any thoughts? And would anyone else like to join me in coordinated messaging on this?

2024-09-29T01:54:15.245+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

I am part of an organization that works towards addressing the climate crisis and creating more social and economic justice. Is it possible to get to interview someone from the campaign on the policy of the Harris/Walz campaigns?

2024-09-29T01:58:22.141+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Is this where their policy can be discussed as well?

2024-09-29T02:06:57.372+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

Hi <@539238883280551966> the campaign policy for climate is on this page (scroll to climate). https://kamalaharris.com/issues/ There are also climate crisis items on Reach https://app.reach.vote/library/search?campaign=democrats&filters=filter-type-Climate&sort=best_match

Issues - Kamala Harris for President: Official Campaign Website

2024-09-29T02:12:43.307+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T02:06:57.372+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod Hi <@539238883280551966> the campaign policy for climate is on this page (scroll to climate). https://kamalaharris.com/issues/ There are also climate crisis items on Reach https://app.reach.vote/library/search?campaign=democrats&filters=filter-type-Climate&sort=best_match

Thank you, how would I go about asking for the interview?

2024-09-29T02:13:40.739+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

A policy paper does not answer questions or clarify things for our audience.

2024-09-29T02:14:41.454+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

For example why voice support fracking rather than using green energy to reduce taxes?

2024-09-29T02:15:49.998+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-harris-says-she-wont-ban-fracking

$WATCH: Harris says she won’t ban fracking$

2024-09-29T02:17:13.979+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Why engage in fossil fuel dependency when green energy can rebuild main street and address poverty?

2024-09-29T02:18:46.879+00:00 by Kay Adams [Mod] [ science4979 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T02:12:43.307+00:00 by margekitty Thank you, how would I go about asking for the interview?

Try here: https://kamalaharris.com/contact-us/

2024-09-29T02:18:53.261+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

If one can end income taxes on middle and lower income households in time with green energy why put national resources towards things that incentivise fossil fuel imperial8sm

2024-09-29T02:24:39.372+00:00 by Josh [ joshualongmusic ] avatar

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed through a compromise that allowed some incentives for fossil fuel projects. The incentives for clean energy are larger and out-weigh the dirty energy. Putting bans on things is political suicide. So if there can be a phase out through investment and innovation, that would be great. We will have to stop drilling and burning though but getting Harris into office and then having that conversation will be better than the alternative.

2024-09-29T02:30:50.649+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T02:24:39.372+00:00 by Josh The Inflation Reduction Act was passed through a compromise that allowed some incentives for fossil fuel projects. The incentives for clean energy are larger and out-weigh the dirty energy. Putting bans on things is political suicide. So if there can be a phase out through investment and innovation, that would be great. We will have to stop drilling and burning though but getting Harris into office and then having that conversation will be better than the alternative.

That does not address the climate crisis. This is more of a systemic problem however. Further that is the backward looking strategy this is about what she does once she is in office. This is not about undermining Harris but more focused on saying if they answer those questions they would be able to slam dunk the election. For example you have today Harris: We need to do something about the climate crisis vs Trump: How do you do it without raising taxes drill baby drill. In contrast it could be Harris: If we can use Green energy to fund UBI, eliminate income taxes for middle and lower incomes, and fix healthcare but you can only do it through green energy. Trump: They're eating their CAAAAATS!!!

2024-09-29T02:35:10.63+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

I think the potential to eliminate income taxes for middle and lower income households would be a winning arguement today and given the fact it is possible why would we not want to make it to win...

2024-09-29T02:37:41.636+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

The Republicans have been winnning elections based on future faking lower taxes on the working class for decades and they win elections on it. But rather than cut them off at the knees this time you advocated for talking about it next cycle. Sure dont BAN fracking but the fossil fuel industry is run on government subsidies.

2024-09-29T02:40:03.966+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Banning subsidies and continued development on the government dime with government clout is ban enough for me.

2024-09-29T02:40:49.614+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

This is the problem with canned responses versus someone with actual policy background. Is there someone better to talk to?

2024-09-29T02:42:40.59+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

What happens if you say that to a former democratic voter who has heard those lines since the 80s?

2024-09-29T02:44:03.583+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

"Lets not talk about how policy could be better and more actionable lets just put that off till the next election"

2024-09-29T02:45:27.995+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

I kind of want her to win by such margins there is no challenge. Addressing a UBI with green energy while fixing healthcare kinda does that.

2024-09-29T02:46:18.462+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

But taxing middle and lower income households are more important?

2024-09-29T02:47:28.044+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Thats not much of a "Change Candidate" campaign promise.

2024-09-29T02:47:39.228+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Older people have heard the pitch before.

2024-09-29T02:53:57.707+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

Hello <@539238883280551966> I encourage you to contact the campaing headquarters to request an interview. https://kamalaharris.com/contact-us/

2024-09-29T03:04:01.793+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T02:53:57.707+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod Hello <@539238883280551966> I encourage you to contact the campaing headquarters to request an interview. https://kamalaharris.com/contact-us/

Have done thank you.

2024-09-29T03:15:49.227+00:00 by Josh [ joshualongmusic ] avatar

I’m sorry but I need to state that we need to lift up the IRA and BIP because they are historic climate achievements that are helping. I know cuz I work with these grants and projects. Please don’t assume I know nothing of policy. People think nothing gets done in DC and we need to push back by saying Harris has already got things done and will do more. I would also like a more detailed plan on climate. But I’m not gonna say she is the same old thing or won’t do anything different.

2024-09-29T03:43:36.509+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T03:15:49.227+00:00 by Josh I’m sorry but I need to state that we need to lift up the IRA and BIP because they are historic climate achievements that are helping. I know cuz I work with these grants and projects. Please don’t assume I know nothing of policy. People think nothing gets done in DC and we need to push back by saying Harris has already got things done and will do more. I would also like a more detailed plan on climate. But I’m not gonna say she is the same old thing or won’t do anything different.

People assume nothing gets done in DC because they have heard the same future faking for decades. I did not say Harris is the same old thing my being here says otherwise. I am saying your response is the same old thing. If you do voter outreach responses of "Actually" followed by the willful dismissal of observable fact is more of the same. I am not saying you dont know any policy I am saying you dont know enough policy or its history to understand how "We can discuss that after the election" is just more of the Clintonian "Its the economy stupid" that gave cover for nakedly neoliberal trickledown eonomic policies that make the Democratic party the party of the condenscending elite in the eyes of rural voters. If we want to move rural areas from red to blue we need to be able to answer their concerns BEFORE the election not after. After all as we are constantly reminded every day "Democracy is at stake" so if there was ever a time to speak to rural and older generations problems the arguement you use with young will not play with the old.

2024-09-29T03:44:31.781+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Do you work in. Economics, finance, and green energy so that you can address those concerns? How would you use those feature to create a UBI and fix healthcare?

2024-09-29T03:46:31.577+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

How would you address those issues without needing to control all the branches of government while depending on the Manchin/Sinema type democrats to get it through those branches to break it to feed the interests of Wall Street at the expense of Main Street.

2024-09-29T03:47:52.742+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Rather than answering the question asked your response was to wait until after the election to say things can change but until then more or less "Its the economy stupid 2.0 dont you know democracy is at stake."

2024-09-29T03:48:18.221+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

It was not an assumption that you cannot talk policy it was a deduction.

2024-09-29T03:49:05.199+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Unless policy is "Trust us bro we will totally fix our policy after we are elected.

2024-09-29T03:51:02.132+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Are you honestly telling me that I can do more to address the climate crisis than a presidential candidate backed by one of our two major parties? If that is the case what does that say about the policies that in your mind are above question?

2024-09-29T03:54:09.52+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

If someone is running on the "You cannot ask us to fix climate policy because the two party system is a threat to democracy" thats not a policy to address the climate crisis that is a policy that threatens democracy.

2024-09-29T03:54:53.297+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

I am not under the impression that represents the Harris/Walz ticket otherwise I would not be here.

2024-09-29T05:17:18.923+00:00 by withinthecontext [ withinthecontext ] avatar

Hi! Are there phone bank teams specifically targeting voters that are persuadable on climate issues?

2024-09-29T05:18:59.517+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T05:17:18.923+00:00 by withinthecontext Hi! Are there phone bank teams specifically targeting voters that are persuadable on climate issues?

Yes, <@1289797621904314413> love your name - there are. let me find the link for you.

2024-09-29T05:19:25.647+00:00 by withinthecontext [ withinthecontext ] avatar

Thank you so much!

2024-09-29T05:27:41.985+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T05:19:25.647+00:00 by withinthecontext Thank you so much!

Ongoing Climate Phone Bank Link: Next event Tues is VP Watch Party: https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/

Climate Voters for Harris: VP Debate Watch Party with Special Guest...

2024-09-29T05:29:06.989+00:00 by withinthecontext [ withinthecontext ] avatar

Thank you!

2024-09-29T06:12:07.275+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

I have phone mod questions if you dont mind.

2024-09-29T06:14:20.618+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

Hi <@539238883280551966> how can I help you?

2024-09-29T06:35:05.165+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T06:14:20.618+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod Hi <@539238883280551966> how can I help you?

I am interested in phone banking as the other person and I am interested in what training and such we get in handling sophisticated questions.

2024-09-29T06:35:32.757+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

I know how I would answer the question but I dont know how I would answer them on the campaigns behalf.

2024-09-29T06:36:03.715+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

Phone banking includes training, scripts, and live support during the event.

2024-09-29T06:37:56.336+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T06:36:03.715+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod Phone banking includes training, scripts, and live support during the event.

Yes but I would like to know what the answers are so I know if I am a good fit for them. I would not be interested in answering things in a way that I would view as undermining my integrity by advocating for beliefs I do not share.

2024-09-29T06:38:53.899+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

I am happy to support in some way but not every way to support uses my voice to convey things I find questionable.

2024-09-29T06:40:50.331+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

<@539238883280551966> the scripts are shared in the training, I encourage you to attend training, if the script doesn't align with your beliefs you can leave the training. I suggest another way to volunteer which may align with your ideals would be through Reach, where you can choose from a library of content. I will send you the info for Reach now.

2024-09-29T06:41:07.746+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

https://www.reach.vote/get-the-app/

2024-09-29T06:41:23.471+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T06:40:50.331+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod <@539238883280551966> the scripts are shared in the training, I encourage you to attend training, if the script doesn't align with your beliefs you can leave the training. I suggest another way to volunteer which may align with your ideals would be through Reach, where you can choose from a library of content. I will send you the info for Reach now.

Ah I also signed up for reach and there is no one in my area as far as I can tell.

2024-09-29T06:41:27.884+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

and here is Reach training https://democrats.org/reach/vr/

2024-09-29T06:41:33.781+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

heh I live middle of nowhere WA

2024-09-29T06:41:53.199+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Lovely place but I am a spec of blue in a sea of red

2024-09-29T06:42:01.288+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

Reach enables you to connect with folks beyond your local area.

2024-09-29T06:42:53.739+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

you can share messages with folks anywhere using Reach. It allows you to message using all of your social platforms.

2024-09-29T06:43:55.525+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Oh god I already interacted with their discord they are a bunch of "neoliberalism is the only capitalism you idiot" types I will pass on that one.

2024-09-29T06:44:00.46+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

thanks though

2024-09-29T06:44:04.225+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

I will stick with you

2024-09-29T06:45:04.943+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

I'm sorry you had that experience.

2024-09-29T06:45:06.81+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

I have little patience for "Wall Street is over regulated" types

2024-09-29T06:45:18.299+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

"we should go back to the Gold Standard"

2024-09-29T06:46:18.581+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T06:45:04.943+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod I'm sorry you had that experience.

Not your fault. Its a legacy of the Clinton era takeover of the party by Dixiecrats.

2024-09-29T06:47:20.127+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

You cannot talk to people like that they are hard right wingers that dont like to admit their economic policies enshrine neocolonialsim here and abroad over the working class.

2024-09-29T06:47:51.664+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

They are why Democrats struggle to win elections decisively.

2024-09-29T06:48:25.448+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

Would you be interested in phonebanking to help unregistered voters get registered and show up to vote. That wouldn't be policy specific so you don't have to worry about advocating for beliefs that don't align with your own.

2024-09-29T06:49:12.537+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Well I am interested in overcoming my dislike of cold calling. 🙂

2024-09-29T06:50:34.297+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

I have the perfect way to do that.

2024-09-29T06:50:43.314+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Sure. As a disabled veteran so if you have veteran rolls that need calling I would be able to do that pretty well.

2024-09-29T06:51:13.875+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

everyday we have Dials after Dark, it's a fun group experience where you have loads of support and an positive community atmosphere.

2024-09-29T06:52:17.181+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T06:51:13.875+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod everyday we have Dials after Dark, it's a fun group experience where you have loads of support and an positive community atmosphere.

Given my degree of disability I do have trouble sleeping so that would probably be a good way to use my time and availability

2024-09-29T06:52:25.024+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

https://events.democrats.org/event/704955/

Dials from Dawn 'til Dusk: Discord Edition · The Democratic Nationa...

2024-09-29T06:53:08.516+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

Dials after Dark is now called Dials from Dawn 'til Dusk. and it is right here on the Discord server.

2024-09-29T06:53:50.688+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

You can try it on your own, but it's so much more exciting and fun to do it with other volunteers.

2024-09-29T06:56:05.051+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T06:53:50.688+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod You can try it on your own, but it's so much more exciting and fun to do it with other volunteers.

Okay that website is asking me to book a specific time. I can do some now if there is a trainer I should talk to perhaps?

2024-09-29T06:56:51.43+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

anytime after 6am tomorrow. We don't have it right now because it is only Dawn - Dusk, not middle of the night

2024-09-29T06:58:39.406+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T06:56:51.43+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod anytime after 6am tomorrow. We don't have it right now because it is only Dawn - Dusk, not middle of the night

Darn, I never know when I am going to be kept up that long. Burn pit poisoning can be unpredictable and nasty. I will just show up when I am available and if someone can train me up I will hop on then.

2024-09-29T07:00:02.146+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

For sure! anytime between 6am and 8pm (eastern time) someone can train you.

2024-09-29T07:00:03.919+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T06:56:51.43+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod anytime after 6am tomorrow. We don't have it right now because it is only Dawn - Dusk, not middle of the night

There is something else I can do but I am not comfortable discussing it on an open channel.

2024-09-29T07:01:07.964+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

It touches on a personal topic as a member of my family is considering endorsing Kamala and I would like to know the campaign would want it.

2024-09-29T07:01:31.874+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Personally identifying information all of that

2024-09-29T07:01:50.622+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

That question should be asked [here](https://kamalaharris.com/contact-us/)

2024-09-29T07:02:36.915+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

We don't want anyone to share personal information on our server.

2024-09-29T07:04:18.62+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T07:01:50.622+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod That question should be asked [here](https://kamalaharris.com/contact-us/)

I will see if my last messages to them ever get responded to from there before I send more.

2024-09-29T15:16:00.891+00:00 by Carol M [OR] [ carolmoore0562_17817 ] avatar

https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-71-million-electrify-homes-across-indian

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $71 Million to Electrify Home...

2024-09-29T15:56:35.914+00:00 by Jake Henderson (NJ-2) [MOD] [ i_am_anxious02 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-29T15:16:00.891+00:00 by Carol M [OR] https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-71-million-electrify-homes-across-indian

One of the most underrated parts of the Biden Harris administration is the work they’ve done for native Americans. Deb Haaland is a phenomenal interior Secretary

2024-09-29T15:56:53.816+00:00 by Jake Henderson (NJ-2) [MOD] [ i_am_anxious02 ] avatar

Of course she’s in charge of a lot of environmental stuff too

2024-09-29T16:20:03.381+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

I wish she would speak up against delisting gray wolves though :/

2024-09-30T00:43:03.146+00:00 by lavender milk tea [ lavenderrosemilktea ] avatar

hello everyone, glad to be part of the conversation. I'm living in the region of the Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Cayuse people. I'm glad to be here!

2024-09-30T01:21:56.855+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-30T00:43:03.146+00:00 by lavender milk tea hello everyone, glad to be part of the conversation. I'm living in the region of the Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Cayuse people. I'm glad to be here!

Welcome! Glad you are here with us. Always great to have more folks in the climate space here.

2024-09-30T04:02:59.72+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

What particular climate issues are we emphasizing?

2024-09-30T04:05:48.943+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-30T04:02:59.72+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] What particular climate issues are we emphasizing?

Hi <@771560612186161172> - The issues page emphasizes lower energy costs, but you can take any issue in the list on the issues page and extrapolate a tie in to the environment or climate change. https://kamalaharris.com/issues/. Thanks for your good question.

2024-09-30T04:20:42.783+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

The strongest specific in the campaign website was allowing for more homes to be built.

2024-09-30T04:29:09.953+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-30T04:20:42.783+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] The strongest specific in the campaign website was allowing for more homes to be built.

Agreed - so green construction, green energy, green jobs. Obviously, issues page is general by design, but as an engager. You can construct posts that elaborate on the policies listed from a climate point of view.

2024-09-30T04:39:30.363+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

I have in mind land use and zoning reform, actually.

2024-09-30T04:43:03.346+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

So I can talk about tackling invasive species? Reducing VMT? Congestion pricing?

2024-09-30T04:48:35.224+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-09-30T04:43:03.346+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] So I can talk about tackling invasive species? Reducing VMT? Congestion pricing?

Yes, of course, you are speaking as a citizen voter / volunteer, so you can speak about what you are most passionate about.

2024-10-01T09:59:50.353+00:00 by margekitty [ margekitty ] avatar

Greetings from Castle Rock.

2024-10-01T15:13:15.219+00:00 by Jessica Lillian [CT] [ jesslill ] avatar

Last night’s Climate Action for America call was amazing! Kudos to all involved! The group’s enthusiasm even broke Reach for a moment 😂

2024-10-01T17:41:50.771+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-01T15:13:15.219+00:00 by Jessica Lillian [CT] Last night’s Climate Action for America call was amazing! Kudos to all involved! The group’s enthusiasm even broke Reach for a moment 😂

That's awesome! So funny.

2024-10-01T21:33:19.558+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

Wow! https://events.democrats.org/event/709643/

Climate Resilience Town Hall · The Democratic National Committee

2024-10-02T02:22:08.221+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Climate being debate question 2 is awesome

2024-10-02T15:28:10.857+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

VP Harris visiting GA and surveying NC today

2024-10-02T23:31:13.995+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

Powerful remarks from President Biden today: > “In a moment like this, we put politics aside. At least, we should put it all aside — we have here. There are no Democrats or Republicans, there are only Americans. And our job is to help as may people as we can, as quickly as we can, and as thoroughly as we can.” > > “No one can deny the impact of climate crisis anymore. At least I hope they don’t, they must be brain dead if they do. Scientists report that with warming oceans powering more intense rains, storms like Helene are getting stronger and stronger. They’re not going to get less, they’re going to get stronger.”

2024-10-03T01:08:22.959+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

VP Harris in Augusta, GA: > “We are here for the long haul. There’s a lot of work that’s going to need to happen over the coming days, weeks, and months, and the coordination that we have dedicated ourselves to will be long-lasting to get families, to get residents, to get neighborhoods back up and running.” More: https://apnews.com/article/biden-harris-hurricane-helene-survey-damage-48baf62af5560a9617ae2032f8776d1e

Harris hands out meals, consoles families as she surveys Hurricane ...

2024-10-03T01:08:25.95+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

2024-10-03T03:12:34.435+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-02T23:31:13.995+00:00 by climatebrad Powerful remarks from President Biden today: > “In a moment like this, we put politics aside. At least, we should put it all aside — we have here. There are no Democrats or Republicans, there are only Americans. And our job is to help as may people as we can, as quickly as we can, and as thoroughly as we can.” > > “No one can deny the impact of climate crisis anymore. At least I hope they don’t, they must be brain dead if they do. Scientists report that with warming oceans powering more intense rains, storms like Helene are getting stronger and stronger. They’re not going to get less, they’re going to get stronger.”

I love Joe. And he’s right!

2024-10-03T04:03:39.87+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

Great remarks!!!

2024-10-03T15:30:58.453+00:00 by Ivy O'Keefe [TN] [ endormi_x ] avatar

Where I am in Tennessee, many people are realizing that the climate crisis will not spare us simply for being 500+ miles inland. Yesterday, I was running deliveries of water and groceries down the road, to towns where every bridge over the Nolichucky is gone, entire livelihoods gone, and even lives lost. This is a key opportunity for us to focus on what Harris and Walz will do to course-correct and protect our communities and our ecosystems, and to reverse the effects of climate change. Ideally, we would have a one-page infographic that addresses the devastation down here, the basics of climate change, and what the Harris-Walz administration will do to address these issues. This would allow us to connect with our community over this crisis and use it to create real, lasting change.

2024-10-03T16:06:50.578+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) [ nieta0412 ] avatar

Hi. There should be stuff on the Reach App. I have an acquaintance in NC who whole town devastated. If you have a suggestion for content I would email the campaign. I make content as a volunteer myself and I will try to work on stuff myself. Here is the link to contact the campaign: https://kamalaharris.com/contact-us/

2024-10-03T16:28:48.99+00:00 by Rajani [ 86rajani ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-03T15:30:58.453+00:00 by Ivy O'Keefe [TN] Where I am in Tennessee, many people are realizing that the climate crisis will not spare us simply for being 500+ miles inland. Yesterday, I was running deliveries of water and groceries down the road, to towns where every bridge over the Nolichucky is gone, entire livelihoods gone, and even lives lost. This is a key opportunity for us to focus on what Harris and Walz will do to course-correct and protect our communities and our ecosystems, and to reverse the effects of climate change. Ideally, we would have a one-page infographic that addresses the devastation down here, the basics of climate change, and what the Harris-Walz administration will do to address these issues. This would allow us to connect with our community over this crisis and use it to create real, lasting change.

Thank you for this. I've been watching the news unfold and it's just devastating. I'd love to see Harris propose evacuation assistance for these kinds of emergencies to help people get out before it's too late.

2024-10-03T16:45:23.341+00:00 by Ivy O'Keefe [TN] [ endormi_x ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-03T16:28:48.99+00:00 by Rajani Thank you for this. I've been watching the news unfold and it's just devastating. I'd love to see Harris propose evacuation assistance for these kinds of emergencies to help people get out before it's too late.

Fully agreed. Our governor, Bill Lee, did not declare a state of emergency until after the damage was done. There are towns down the road from here that are virtually wiped off the map. There is a lot of criticism of the government response here, and a clear message from the Harris-Walz campaign would be influential.

2024-10-03T16:46:23.698+00:00 by Ivy O'Keefe [TN] [ endormi_x ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-03T16:06:50.578+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) Hi. There should be stuff on the Reach App. I have an acquaintance in NC who whole town devastated. If you have a suggestion for content I would email the campaign. I make content as a volunteer myself and I will try to work on stuff myself. Here is the link to contact the campaign: https://kamalaharris.com/contact-us/

Thank you for the resources! I will check it out and reach out if I have a suggestion that I don't see covered.

2024-10-03T23:58:54.92+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

I need help understanding how everything is going to work as the disasters get worse and happen more frequently, yet we have states and cities that refuse to acknowledge that climate change is real. They refuse to invest the money to make their cities resilient and to use the latest climate risk maps. Should we give everyone our federal and state tax dollars equally despite the fact that some refused to invest to make their cities resilient and to save their citizens? Trump wants to delete the words climate change from all government documents. The appointed GOP people will likely try to do the same in the states they govern and are the Senator or House of Representatives for. When we discuss the cost of Trump’s plans, we need to factor in all the extra money we will need to give to FEMA and the U.S. military to save people after these major events get worse and more intense.

2024-10-04T02:23:00.398+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

Well you have to help after a disaster and if we don’t the Republicans will definitely find a way to weaponize it. As usual Trump does otherwise though https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/03/helene-trump-politics-natural-disaster-00182419

2024-10-04T02:37:39.685+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

We would also need to repair FEMA since project 2025 calls for significant cuts to it

2024-10-04T02:40:22.588+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

And even if you’re offering the money some states won’t take it. For instance my home state and several others have not yet expanded Medicaid because our GOP legislatures hate Obama so much

2024-10-04T02:52:06.987+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

I agree we have to give money right now but that’s not sustainable. If Trump were to take office and delete climate change from gov’t docs, perform significant cuts to FEMA and allow for cities and roads to be built using old code, the cost to fix it after combined with the damage from the intensifying storms would be significant. This is all the more reason why he can never take office and we have to win the Senate and the House, in addition to Presidency in as many states as possible. We cannot continue to build and rebuild these cities using old climate risk maps and old code just to save money while doing so. People’s lives are at stake. When people are displaced after the major disaster’s it has a significant impact on the economy. The GOP states haven’t had any problem taking funding from the IRA.

2024-10-04T02:58:58.784+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

We need our roads and bridges built to the latest code and using the latest climate risk maps. That’s what NOAA and the IRA helped do over the past 4 years. Everyone impacted by the storms needs to realize that if they want to be saved, the roads and bridges need to be built using the latest flood maps, otherwise what happened here will continue to happen. They can’t lobby their politicians to use old code (just because it’s more profitable for the developers), which leads to more death, destruction and economic destruction.

2024-10-04T03:06:51.796+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

I mean some Republicans will take money for climate resilience projects but there will definitely be some that reject it. Obviously they’re more likely to accept the construction of a new bridge or factory than a climate resilience project. It’ll probably be closer to Medicaid expansion where many republicans accept the help but some will reject it anyways, even if it’s popular

2024-10-04T21:15:14.71+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-04T02:37:39.685+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) We would also need to repair FEMA since project 2025 calls for significant cuts to it

For sure!

2024-10-04T23:44:22.978+00:00 by Linnea Bee [CA] [ linneabeeeee ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-01T21:33:19.558+00:00 by climatebrad Wow! https://events.democrats.org/event/709643/

Watching now! Thanks for posting.

2024-10-05T12:46:27.604+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) [ lapfel2024_81383 ] avatar

Hey all: Did anyone make this graphic? Some kind of data visualization showing help from the campaign would be great to post on the r/dataisbeautiful subreddit, which has 21 mill members. Could help with the counter-disnfo efforts.

2024-10-05T15:49:07.182+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://www.ddinstagram.com/p/DAt11B3Ps9k/

2024-10-05T15:53:48.752+00:00 by Mlep [TX] • Lead Mod [ growth ] avatar

Hi That Girl G! Try linking to the page that links to the pdf, instead of the pdf directly. <@1285004866061860864>

2024-10-05T15:55:40.575+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

Good morning, I wanted to share a video which helps to discuss the triple threat multiplier which climate change poses: https://youtu.be/CTdScALZjss?feature=shared

Threat Multiplier: Climate Change and National Security

2024-10-05T15:59:38.965+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

Here’s an excellent post from Zurich insurance discussing the threat called out by the Institute for Economics and Peace’s projection that 1.2B people (1/8th of the current world pop) being displaced by 2050 (26 years from now) poses: https://www.zurich.com/media/magazine/2022/there-could-be-1-2-billion-climate-refugees-by-2050-here-s-what-you-need-to-know Note, the amount of people displaced from climate change grows from its current number to 1.2B. It grows faster if emissions continue to rise. That’s why it’s essential we do everything we can to vote in a President, Senators and House of Rep’s that not only care but are doing something to actively reduce emissions! Our national security is at stake!

2024-10-05T16:28:36.772+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://bsky.app/profile/climatebrad.hillheat.com/post/3l5rj4pewbs22

2024-10-05T16:28:53.896+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://bsky.app/profile/climatebrad.hillheat.com/post/3l5rnpt5ecc2n

Brad Johnson (@climatebrad.hillheat.com)

2024-10-05T16:51:20.11+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://twitter.com/KamalaHQ/status/1842603732443238552

2024-10-05T16:52:54.831+00:00 by Ivy O'Keefe [TN] [ endormi_x ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-05T12:46:27.604+00:00 by apfel4harris (NY/abroad) Hey all: Did anyone make this graphic? Some kind of data visualization showing help from the campaign would be great to post on the r/dataisbeautiful subreddit, which has 21 mill members. Could help with the counter-disnfo efforts.

I haven't found one yet, and I don't have the data to make one. I'm not sure where to even find data like that.

2024-10-05T17:19:53.254+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

Here's a FEMA worker debunking conspiracy theories on her personal TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katiekeaotamai

2024-10-05T20:57:40.169+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-05T17:19:53.254+00:00 by climatebrad Here's a FEMA worker debunking conspiracy theories on her personal TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katiekeaotamai

Thank you for sharing! So important to elevate these voices.

2024-10-05T22:24:46.679+00:00 by RecklessThor4 [ recklessthor4 ] avatar

If we are serious about climate change, wouldn't banning fracking make sense?

2024-10-05T22:28:57.645+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

Yes but it would cost votes in Pennsylvania since fracking is heavy there. My home state isn’t one of the crucial 7 states but it could be vital for the senate, and there’s also a lot of fracking here. It’s lead to minor earthquakes in DFW

2024-10-05T22:29:48.109+00:00 by RecklessThor4 [ recklessthor4 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-05T22:28:57.645+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) Yes but it would cost votes in Pennsylvania since fracking is heavy there. My home state isn’t one of the crucial 7 states but it could be vital for the senate, and there’s also a lot of fracking here. It’s lead to minor earthquakes in DFW

Fair, tbh I think a reasonable approach would be to at least ban new fracking

2024-10-05T22:32:19.374+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

I also personally support a ban on fracking but Kamala’s been trying to position herself as moderate. Helps because she can easily be painted as very progressive due to being from the Bay Area (Being in Texas, I’m pretty used to hearing California-bashing) and being a woman of color (women and POC are implicitly perceived as being further to the left)

2024-10-05T22:33:51.21+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

Should be moving away from fossil fuels and in addition to the earthquakes fracking can potentially contaminate groundwater

2024-10-05T22:35:34.717+00:00 by RecklessThor4 [ recklessthor4 ] avatar

Personally as a submarine mechanic, I also support nuclear power

2024-10-05T22:38:35.581+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

I also think it’s important because of the stupid argument about it not always being windy or sunny (storage and geothermal?) but also because it’s often replaced with fossil fuels if removed

2024-10-06T00:19:32.809+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://youtu.be/rIDMRLGaAmw

BREAKING: Kamala Harris Attends FEMA Briefing On Damage Caused By H...

2024-10-06T04:32:23.231+00:00 by dpsf [ dpsf. ] avatar

This video got severely attacked by Trump supporters. I tried to make a comment, but YT is currently messing up and they don't show up.

2024-10-06T14:24:34.696+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGwi3DjYFhE

BREAKING NEWS: Kamala Harris Packs Essentials Bags At Primary Care ...

2024-10-06T14:26:17.631+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-06T04:32:23.231+00:00 by dpsf This video got severely attacked by Trump supporters. I tried to make a comment, but YT is currently messing up and they don't show up.

looking at the usernames this looks like a botfarm

2024-10-07T00:03:22.176+00:00 by dpsf [ dpsf. ] avatar

<@853062002871369759> It's possible. Am not expert in these bot matters. But the Harris campaign really ought to continue trying to engage on this. All the young adults I know are upset by the perceived relative lack of attention -- doesn't mean necessarily that they won't vote (most are aware of the importance) , but it's difficult to connect with them on the issue.

2024-10-07T19:34:29.36+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-6-2024

2024-10-07T19:34:42.221+00:00 by Bob Pope [ bobpope_ ] avatar

Let’s go!

2024-10-07T19:41:29.285+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

https://x.com/harris_wins/status/1840475893300646177?s=46&t=7_ypJtp3CZJDdtWBnE08Ig

2024-10-07T19:42:27.316+00:00 by Gabrielle Weiss (PA) [ gabbywpa85 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-07T19:34:42.221+00:00 by Bob Pope Let’s go!

HI there! I love all this energy that you are bringing to our community! Can we count on you to bring your joyful energy to one of our Phone Banks with Team Harris-Walz (https://events.democrats.org/event/664004/?utm_source=Discord&utm_medium=Posts&utm_campaign=Daily%20Engagement)? We’d love to have you join us!

Phonebank with the Harris-Walz Organizing Team! · The Democratic Na...

2024-10-07T19:43:48.713+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

https://x.com/mmpadellan/status/1828379429090812332?s=46&t=7_ypJtp3CZJDdtWBnE08Ig

2024-10-07T19:45:25.931+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

Get ready for this to happen across all red states and the entire U.S. unless we ensure a blue run across the board! 28 days left, let’s do this! https://x.com/cwebbonline/status/1840432207191773480?s=46&t=7_ypJtp3CZJDdtWBnE08Ig

2024-10-07T19:52:54.6+00:00 by wolfman [ wolfman1944 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-07T19:41:29.285+00:00 by That Girl G https://x.com/harris_wins/status/1840475893300646177?s=46&t=7_ypJtp3CZJDdtWBnE08Ig

why does this not shock me?

2024-10-07T21:34:21.793+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://www.threads.net/@vp/post/DA1WyrVSkDq

Vice President Kamala Harris (@vp) on Threads

2024-10-07T21:34:48.137+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://x.com/VP/status/1843364661346836793

2024-10-08T01:10:05.212+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://www.facebook.com/VicePresident/videos/3852237784989672

82K views · 2.4K reactions | Earlier this week, I called Asheville ...

2024-10-08T02:44:49.357+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/07/politics/harris-ad-trump-natural-disaster-response/index.html

New Harris digital ad attacks Trump’s handling of natural disaster ...

2024-10-08T02:46:58.458+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

So much powerful content in <#1252676126698897429>

2024-10-08T14:17:35.085+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

Those of you who know that climate change is real, please do whatever extra you can in the next few days to make up the slack for those of us who may be wanting to help but without electricity (and having to save the batteries on our phones)

2024-10-08T14:18:58.729+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

2024-10-08T14:26:44.44+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) [ nieta0412 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T14:17:35.085+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] Those of you who know that climate change is real, please do whatever extra you can in the next few days to make up the slack for those of us who may be wanting to help but without electricity (and having to save the batteries on our phones)

I am concerned as well. My nephew, my cousin and his family, my aunt and her husband are all in the path of Hurricane. How can we help?

2024-10-08T14:29:49.627+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

OK, I’m going to make a personal plea here. ☀️ 🌴 I participate with several Florida groups: FL Victory 2024, Orange County Dems, Florida Women for Harris, and more. And blue Florida has been working its a$$ off to get our state, and the country, the electoral votes and the blue wave that the Harris/Walz team needs. 🌊 In some cases, people are putting themselves at personal risk to do this, because you know how it can be putting yourself out there publicly in deep red territory. (Or you can imagine). And these folks are doing it ALL! Canvassing, sign waving, postcarding, house parties, information tables, post-its on restroom doors, and more. We’re out there for education and equality and the climate and reproductive rights every single day. And you want to talk phone banking? Florida has had its own equivalent of Dawn to Dusk Dialing for MONTHS, and I get sent new dialer links almost daily because of all the good folks hammering through those lists like nobody’s business. But Florida is still recovering from Helene and now Milton is on its way. I’m typing this now from an area predicted to be in the direct path (but not under evacuation orders, because we obey those and we listen to facts, not nonsense). People are doing their best but they are scared. We don’t know what’s coming. And in addition to whatever we face, we may lose power for days or weeks in the tropical heat, and that’s no joke. That means the campaign work in Florida has to be put on hold while we deal with survival. So, please, if you’re grateful to have a roof over your head and chilled food in the refrigerator and a grocery store that’s stocked and power for your devices, take a few extra minutes in the next few days and make some extra calls. Make up the slack for what Florida wants to do and can’t. And we’ll be right back in there to help as soon as we’re on our feet again. Because that’s what we do for each other in a world that cares. Thank you!

2024-10-08T14:30:54.861+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] [ drtrillian ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T14:26:44.44+00:00 by Nieta G, MA (Call MOD) I am concerned as well. My nephew, my cousin and his family, my aunt and her husband are all in the path of Hurricane. How can we help?

So, my answer for now is to help the campaign ^. Then stay tuned to see if we need supplies or similar. But we’re pretty good at helping each other down here. Just do what we can’t do in our absence!

2024-10-08T15:21:09.633+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-climate-denial-helene-milton

Trump's climate denial is appalling and getting worse

2024-10-08T15:23:34.224+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T14:29:49.627+00:00 by DrTrillian (FL) [Call MOD] OK, I’m going to make a personal plea here. ☀️ 🌴 I participate with several Florida groups: FL Victory 2024, Orange County Dems, Florida Women for Harris, and more. And blue Florida has been working its a$$ off to get our state, and the country, the electoral votes and the blue wave that the Harris/Walz team needs. 🌊 In some cases, people are putting themselves at personal risk to do this, because you know how it can be putting yourself out there publicly in deep red territory. (Or you can imagine). And these folks are doing it ALL! Canvassing, sign waving, postcarding, house parties, information tables, post-its on restroom doors, and more. We’re out there for education and equality and the climate and reproductive rights every single day. And you want to talk phone banking? Florida has had its own equivalent of Dawn to Dusk Dialing for MONTHS, and I get sent new dialer links almost daily because of all the good folks hammering through those lists like nobody’s business. But Florida is still recovering from Helene and now Milton is on its way. I’m typing this now from an area predicted to be in the direct path (but not under evacuation orders, because we obey those and we listen to facts, not nonsense). People are doing their best but they are scared. We don’t know what’s coming. And in addition to whatever we face, we may lose power for days or weeks in the tropical heat, and that’s no joke. That means the campaign work in Florida has to be put on hold while we deal with survival. So, please, if you’re grateful to have a roof over your head and chilled food in the refrigerator and a grocery store that’s stocked and power for your devices, take a few extra minutes in the next few days and make some extra calls. Make up the slack for what Florida wants to do and can’t. And we’ll be right back in there to help as soon as we’re on our feet again. Because that’s what we do for each other in a world that cares. Thank you!

Yes the infrastructure of campaign work - the relationships, the training, the tools, for phone banking and canvassing and rallies and GOTV - is the same infrastructure needed for disaster recovery. Let's keep everyone safe and connected and show each other why we care so much about the future of this nation. That counts as campaign work too

2024-10-08T15:27:05.372+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://www.mediaite.com/tv/extraordinarily-irresponsible-kamala-harris-goes-off-on-trump-playing-politics-with-hurricane-disaster-relief/

2024-10-08T18:37:25.626+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

Countering Misinformation Online trainings! https://events.democrats.org/event/620800/

Training: Countering Misinformation Online · The Democratic Nationa...

2024-10-08T20:24:11.26+00:00 by RecklessThor4 [ recklessthor4 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-07T19:41:29.285+00:00 by That Girl G https://x.com/harris_wins/status/1840475893300646177?s=46&t=7_ypJtp3CZJDdtWBnE08Ig

posting this on Threads

2024-10-08T23:15:19.094+00:00 by Ann Anaya [ annanaya_48453 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T18:37:25.626+00:00 by climatebrad Countering Misinformation Online trainings! https://events.democrats.org/event/620800/

I’ve been sitting in the waiting room for 15 minutes and they have not given me anyone to contact about this.

2024-10-08T23:15:28.676+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T23:15:19.094+00:00 by Ann Anaya I’ve been sitting in the waiting room for 15 minutes and they have not given me anyone to contact about this.

same

2024-10-08T23:16:30.668+00:00 by Ann Anaya [ annanaya_48453 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T23:15:28.676+00:00 by climatebrad same

Who is in charge of this?

2024-10-08T23:33:58.669+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

I asked in <#1250550849998946417>

2024-10-09T01:10:11.038+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-08T23:15:19.094+00:00 by Ann Anaya I’ve been sitting in the waiting room for 15 minutes and they have not given me anyone to contact about this.

So sorry about this! Hope folks get back to you soon about fixing this.

2024-10-09T09:43:17.5+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

Excellent video reminding us why we need to ensure we do NOT elect a climate denier who wants to delete the words climate change from all gov’t docs: https://youtu.be/lrzTdGR__QA

Climate Change Threatens National Security, Warn U.S. Military and ...

2024-10-09T10:04:11.973+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

Another excellent video to share with friends expressing the urgency that climate change poses: https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/video/the-u-s-military-s-plan-to-fight-climate-change-1174167619819. Please share the video with friends and on social media! Let’s please get all of the Nat’l Security advisors and former Trump gov’t officials who endorsed Kamala to take a stand on Climate Change and the Nat’l Security threat that it poses!

2024-10-09T13:41:34.691+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

Yikes! I knew Trump wanted to exit the Paris Agreement, delete climate change from all U.S. gov’t docs, repeal the IRA, decrease funding to the DOE and EPA but pulling out of the World Bank and IMF too? https://greencentralbanking.com/2024/10/04/trump-paris-agreement-global-green-transition-efforts/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news “Meanwhile a conservative guide called Project 2025 with ties to Trump has outlined its wish for the US to pull out of global financial institutions, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund “and terminate its financial contribution to both institutions”. Withdrawing from the development banks could have large implications for low-income countries as the US is the largest shareholder of the World Bank. While the green transition isn’t just the only issue that multilateral development banks contribute financing to, it is an issue that many American conservative politicians have pushed against.”

Trump plan to withdraw from Paris Agreement (again) threatens globa...

2024-10-09T16:55:17.872+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wehnfGoQFNA

Biden, Harris receive a briefing on Hurricanes Helene and Milton

2024-10-09T16:59:54.655+00:00 by John [ john026991 ] avatar

So because it could cost votes we should support fracking?

2024-10-09T17:01:43.52+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

What Kamala supports is up to her alone

2024-10-09T17:05:13.219+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

I was just saying that’s why I believe she changed her stance. Not banning fracking could also cost votes, although it would probably affect less votes in the crucial states, and also each change would have half the effect of someone switching their vote to Trump. I don’t like how many of my personal stances would be unpopular, but we have to work with the electorate we’ve got

2024-10-10T15:05:20.492+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://x.com/atrupar/status/1844029315802931270

2024-10-10T15:23:01.852+00:00 by Lake Liao [ leftylake ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-10T15:05:20.492+00:00 by climatebrad https://x.com/atrupar/status/1844029315802931270

Shameful.

2024-10-10T17:04:57.641+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://vxtwitter.com/SenMarkey/status/1844375000041804094

2024-10-10T17:07:06.061+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

https://www.salon.com/2024/10/10/hurricane-of-milton-lies-maga-has-a-addiction-to-disinformation/

Hurricane lies are a reminder that MAGA disinfo is deadly

2024-10-10T19:02:29.953+00:00 by KingBrokenT [ kingbrokent ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-09T17:05:13.219+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) I was just saying that’s why I believe she changed her stance. Not banning fracking could also cost votes, although it would probably affect less votes in the crucial states, and also each change would have half the effect of someone switching their vote to Trump. I don’t like how many of my personal stances would be unpopular, but we have to work with the electorate we’ve got

IIRC most people in PA don't support fracking. She is probably betting that if someone doesn't support fracking then she will have that person's vote regardless of whether or not she supports fracking. She probably thinks that she can get more voters by changing her position on this

2024-10-12T16:54:27.764+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

Great video to post on social media with a Trump wants to delete “climate change” from all gov’t docs, Kamala wants to stop climate change. Vote 💙 https://youtu.be/GSAr9TO-PEA?feature=shared

Why Climate Change Is a Threat to National Security NowThis

2024-10-12T19:44:35.143+00:00 by PaulPrez914 [ paulprez914 ] avatar

Hello Climate Cousins. Tomorrow at 5 PM ET there will be a Young Climate Voters Phone Bank 🌎💚. Please help us get out the word and join us (all inclusive for all ages): https://events.democrats.org/event/722321/

Young Voters x Climate Voters for Harris-Walz Phone bank · The Demo...

2024-10-14T10:17:54.964+00:00 by RecklessThor4 [ recklessthor4 ] avatar

2024-10-14T10:18:03.835+00:00 by RecklessThor4 [ recklessthor4 ] avatar

Winning

2024-10-15T14:57:26.846+00:00 by Ethis [FL/NJ] [ ethisprotogen ] avatar

Nice, also, the one good thing I can say that Ron DeSantis state was approving the increase of Florida’s reliance on nuclear energy, even if he didn’t do it for the correct reasons he still did it, and credit where it’s due, even if the rest of his governorship has been a trainwreck

2024-10-15T14:58:10.607+00:00 by Ethis [FL/NJ] [ ethisprotogen ] avatar

I still do not respect the guy at all, but I am nothing if not fair and I will give people credit when that credit is due

2024-10-15T22:23:36.359+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

I wanted to share this latest article from The NY Times talking about how Trump rolled back climate resiliency across the U.S. states, so everyone understands what is on the line: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/climate/trump-flood-protection-rules-infrastructure.html Also remember, he wants to get rid of FEMA, delete any reference to “climate change” in all gov’t docs, exit the Paris Agreement, UNFCC, World Bank, IMF, immediately repeal the Inflation Reduction Act and substantially increase Int’l tariffs, potentially setting off trade wars with others, including China. If you want to understand how bad our country currently is in protecting us against climate change because of all the lobbying and what cities face the biggest risk, check out FEMA’s building resilience tracker: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/building-science/bcat. We cannot afford to roll back climate resilience regulations/standards in the various U.S. cities or states. It’s proven GOP led states and cities use older codes. We need as many of them using the latest 2024 building code, energy code and green construction code possible. We need the cities engineered to withstand the latest risk called out in the most up to date climate risk maps from NOAA, NASA, Berkeley Earth. Allowing us to build cities to outdated codes and outdated climate risk maps (flooding, fire, drought/heat, intensifying storms and sea level rise) will compromise our ability to save lives and limit the destruction. There are three justices in their 70’s with two likely to retire in the next election. We cannot have the GOP have more control of the Supreme Court as we argue about who is to blame, who needs to pay, and what happens with water rights. The extreme heat will bring droughts and cause water/food shortages and cripple our electricity grids (A/C demand). We need control of the House, Senate and Presidency! We also need to ensure the voters also focus on the judges in their areas!

2024-10-15T22:55:57.545+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

phonebank tonight! https://events.democrats.org/event/677302/

Climate Voters for Harris Phone Bank and Networking · The Democrati...

2024-10-15T23:53:16.505+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/15/federal-employees-sweating-trump-comeback-white-house-election-00183753 Federal environmental workers are worried that Trump would drastically cut their departments

2024-10-16T02:55:15.672+00:00 by climatebrad [ climatebrad ] avatar

Town hall tomorrow! https://events.democrats.org/event/722094/

2024-10-17T19:59:20.062+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-16T02:55:15.672+00:00 by climatebrad Town hall tomorrow! https://events.democrats.org/event/722094/

<@853062002871369759> Hope this was well attended. Sorry I missed it.

2024-10-20T04:00:55.215+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/19/climate-change-trump-adviser-00184464?template_id=OTJIR2CRKUD6&variant_id=OTV1GDUJ5B1ZS&is_login_link=true

2024-10-20T04:33:23.349+00:00 by Andrew Nuckols [VA] [ andrew_44663 ] avatar

“This is a huge investment. We are really seeing its impacts,” said Jackie Wong, a senior advisor to the NRDC Action Fund, an environmental political advocacy group that has endorsed Kamala Harris. “This isn’t just about climate. This is also about public health and about jobs and about revitalizing American manufacturing.” Trump and his advisers and spokespeople have said he would seek to roll back the law’s spending, a step Wong said “would be devastating for climate and economic health.” https://insideclimatenews.org/news/19102024/inflation-reduction-act-election/

Election Throws Uncertainty Onto Biden’s Signature Climate Law - In...

2024-10-21T14:37:17.599+00:00 by That Girl G [ thatgirlg. ] avatar

I’m sharing this here because I think it’s a great video to rile people up and inspire them to volunteer more this week: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBUI-kTRyOZ/?igsh=MW05a3U3aHRneWE4bA== So is this one: https://x.com/adgirlMM/status/1847408050828956068 If you find one that is equally as powerful but speaks to climate, let me know!

2024-10-21T19:02:56.522+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

Yeah the number of stances I have on the climate that would have me completely ostracized… 😅

2024-10-21T19:04:43.471+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-21T19:02:56.522+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] Yeah the number of stances I have on the climate that would have me completely ostracized… 😅

I am an environmental science major right now and I would say mine may even be to the left of the average environmental science major here. Our school is conservative and takes a bunch of oil money though

2024-10-21T19:17:57.098+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-21T19:04:43.471+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) I am an environmental science major right now and I would say mine may even be to the left of the average environmental science major here. Our school is conservative and takes a bunch of oil money though

Oh I’m referring to how I deeply dislike those “I tread where I want” signs

2024-10-21T19:22:10.423+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-21T19:17:57.098+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] Oh I’m referring to how I deeply dislike those “I tread where I want” signs

Personally i find the people who buy pickup trucks that get like 11 mpg (to run on suburban roads and never use the trunk) then complain about how much they spend on gas extremely annoying

2024-10-21T19:22:21.388+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

Way too many pickups in this state

2024-10-21T19:22:43.872+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

They also make parking annoying

2024-10-21T19:24:34.858+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-21T19:22:10.423+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) Personally i find the people who buy pickup trucks that get like 11 mpg (to run on suburban roads and never use the trunk) then complain about how much they spend on gas extremely annoying

I have spoken in favor of Parking Reimagined (would lower mandatory minima, among other things) in my county for just this reason

2024-10-21T19:25:08.268+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

Well that’s a bit of a tangent, but basically we are overbuilt for more driving and driving of ever bigger vehicles and yeah that’s an issue

2024-10-21T19:26:00.006+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

But I also got frustrated because I once brought up the ecological impact of domestic cats that people allow to roam outside unsupervised and some ladies seriously asked me what that had to do with climate change as if biodiversity isn’t a climate issue 🙄 and mind you this was a call specifically about climate mitigation

2024-10-21T19:27:24.756+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-21T19:25:08.268+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] Well that’s a bit of a tangent, but basically we are overbuilt for more driving and driving of ever bigger vehicles and yeah that’s an issue

It’s also why I’ve called my reps to tell them I’m in favor of congestion pricing and if New York isn’t willing to lead on it then perhaps Virginia and/or DC can and should step up.

2024-10-21T19:37:06.777+00:00 by Aden Wang (TX) [ aw823 ] avatar

That’s great!

2024-10-21T20:10:23.124+00:00 by Luke [ luketoday ] avatar

<#1280681648563949660> <#1283752765629141042> I wrote a climate speech for Tim Walz. Does anyone know how to get it to him?

2024-10-21T20:12:46.159+00:00 by Luke [ luketoday ] avatar

1/2 Thank you for having me. Today I'd like to discuss a topic so terrifying, grown men turn away in fear. They speak of it only vaguely, if at all, tiptoeing around anything that sounds too gloomy or doomy or alarming. Look, it’s no secret why Donald maintains an outdated dirty energy policy, and it’s not because he actually believes that pouring gas on a planet on fire is going to do any good. No, Donald made a deal with the devil. The man is so soaked in oil money his climate plan is drill baby drill. You hear it at every rally - "drill baby drill." Where is he drilling? Graveyards. You know, things rarely work out well for graverobbers. The carcasses they call “fossil fuels” serve a purpose: they keep carbon out of the air so the planet remains stable. That's our carbon vault. Eons in the making, this natural wonder brought us the world we know and love, that farmers know and love, because agriculture requires a stable climate with predictable weather patterns. Farmers need to know when to plant their crops, when to harvest, when to expect rain and sunshine and tolerable temperatures. Given what we stand to lose, perhaps we ought to keep it as the lord intended. It’s easy to take a stable climate, and the agriculture it enables, for granted. It’s the kind of thing you don’t notice till it’s gone. Look, I’ll level with you - fossil fuels are bad for farmers, and what’s bad for farmers is bad for everyone who needs to eat to stay alive.

2024-10-21T20:12:58.43+00:00 by Luke [ luketoday ] avatar

The Fossil Fuel Ghoul - I mean, industry - has certainly been busy. A hundred years of setting fire to the planet’s carbon vault has left an enormous cloud of corpses hanging in the sky. It’s disgusting. I mean, come on, fossil fuels are bodies we burn and breathe. I don't know about you, but I’d rather not fill my lungs with ancient corpse soup coughed up from hell. Fortunately we no longer have to. With clean energy on the table, Donald's dirty energy policy is an odd choice. I've got news for you buddy: we don't need to do that anymore. We have the technology to bottle sunshine, a gust of wind, a wave in motion. What use do we have for the barbaric practice of burning bodies for energy? Energy systems have their youth and their age. Sure, fossil fuels brought us the advances of the past century, but they can carry us no further. I mean, an infant is well served by diapers - that doesn’t mean the child ought to stay in them forever. Old technology is replaced by the new. It’s the way of the world. Still, old Donald knows his keeper, he knows his role: a geriatric candidate peddling a geriatric fuel. His climate plan is clear: let it burn. He goes even further, insulting America, telling her she is too weak to lead the world in this energy crisis, too weak to use clean energy technology she already has - technology she invented, tools she built. When will she be stronger? Will it be next week or in the next decade? Opportunity is here now, clear and shining. Powerful and offensive actions can and must be taken. The policy we offer is simple and straightforward: we’ve got the tools - we’re going to use them. We're not going back. We're not going back to archaic fuels and we're not going back to a time before stability, a time before agriculture. Because when the world is under attack, we fight back. That’s who we are as Americans - we fight back. And when we fight? “We win!”

2024-10-22T18:35:03.796+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-21T20:12:58.43+00:00 by Luke The Fossil Fuel Ghoul - I mean, industry - has certainly been busy. A hundred years of setting fire to the planet’s carbon vault has left an enormous cloud of corpses hanging in the sky. It’s disgusting. I mean, come on, fossil fuels are bodies we burn and breathe. I don't know about you, but I’d rather not fill my lungs with ancient corpse soup coughed up from hell. Fortunately we no longer have to. With clean energy on the table, Donald's dirty energy policy is an odd choice. I've got news for you buddy: we don't need to do that anymore. We have the technology to bottle sunshine, a gust of wind, a wave in motion. What use do we have for the barbaric practice of burning bodies for energy? Energy systems have their youth and their age. Sure, fossil fuels brought us the advances of the past century, but they can carry us no further. I mean, an infant is well served by diapers - that doesn’t mean the child ought to stay in them forever. Old technology is replaced by the new. It’s the way of the world. Still, old Donald knows his keeper, he knows his role: a geriatric candidate peddling a geriatric fuel. His climate plan is clear: let it burn. He goes even further, insulting America, telling her she is too weak to lead the world in this energy crisis, too weak to use clean energy technology she already has - technology she invented, tools she built. When will she be stronger? Will it be next week or in the next decade? Opportunity is here now, clear and shining. Powerful and offensive actions can and must be taken. The policy we offer is simple and straightforward: we’ve got the tools - we’re going to use them. We're not going back. We're not going back to archaic fuels and we're not going back to a time before stability, a time before agriculture. Because when the world is under attack, we fight back. That’s who we are as Americans - we fight back. And when we fight? “We win!”

Great job, <@1298006311270748190>. Edited to clarify: If your intention is to share this directly with the campaign as a speech to be given, then my best suggestion is to send it via the contact us form on the website, with the request please forward to staff. https://kamalaharris.com/contact-us/. Since this is a longer message and it may be limited character space in the contact us form, you can also email info@kamalaharris.com.

2024-10-22T20:21:37.719+00:00 by Jake Henderson (NJ-2) [MOD] [ i_am_anxious02 ] avatar

👋 Hey Climate engagement team! 👋 Thank you for everything you do! I was sent here by our lead mods for a very special ask, and I hope you’ve got the time to listen. In addition to your work protecting our environment and reaching out to voters, we’d like you to help us by making **calls** ☎️! As all of you know, calling voters in swing states is a **top priority** so close to the election, and its the best way to make a difference unless you live in / can commute to a swing state; this applies to overall **and** to protecting our environment! We set a goal for phone calls today. We’re 300,000 calls behind that goal, and today is a particularly vital day to our efforts. Why? # Early voting starts today in Wisconsin! Wisconsin has also been heavily affected by pollution and environmental factors in the Great Lakes, which is an excellent talking point to mention in your talks with voters. We’re only 14 days away from the election, and we need to try and shatter turnout records for <:KamalaTanSuit:1275479319640150146> + <:WalzSmile:1270424129853456445> !! 🎉 🎉 Join the party in <#1242256751445934262> now!!🎉 🎉 Thank you all for listening to Michele Obama’s call to **do something!** Let’s save our country **and** our environment! Thank you!

2024-10-23T02:36:25.885+00:00 by Jennifer Bernard AK [ jenbernard8437 ] avatar

I have a question! I just listened to the climate call webinar with Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal, and it was great. Is there a recording of it somewhere that I can send to my Gen Z daughter who missed it?

2024-10-23T05:40:47.723+00:00 by Jay E (TX) OE Mod [ jayrio76 ] avatar

replying to 2024-10-23T02:36:25.885+00:00 by Jennifer Bernard AK I have a question! I just listened to the climate call webinar with Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal, and it was great. Is there a recording of it somewhere that I can send to my Gen Z daughter who missed it?

<@660555540027539540> - I would like to hear that myself. I see from the event page that these orgs were co-sponsors of the event, so I suggest contacting them directly to see if an archive recording is available: Co-hosted by Progressive Democrats of America, Sierra Club, LCV Action, Friends of the Earth Action, Green New Deal Network, Climate Power, DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council, NextGen America.

2024-10-23T20:12:33.646+00:00 by Autumn S [AR]🤘• Lead Mod/OE Mod [ meanderingstone6495 ] avatar

Is this it? https://youtu.be/vCcWt-u0NWs?si=0e20QZT86qbY2SbV

Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Shri Thanedar & Ami Bera panel di...

2024-10-24T02:27:28.525+00:00 by Carolyn B [CA] • Lead Mod [ carb.on ] avatar

We need YOU **to make calls tonight** into Arizona! If you need any motivation as to how urgent this is--when JD Vance was in AZ earlier, he refused to confirm whether he would commit to accepting the election results. To make sure that this doesn't happen--help us call AZ voters and make sure they have a plan to vote now! Hop on here: https://events.democrats.org/event/704955/

2024-10-24T16:06:29.808+00:00 by dpsf [ dpsf. ] avatar

I found a nice post summarizing methane emissions, so sharing it here. https://www.deccanherald.com/science/the-global-methane-bomb-is-starting-to-detonate-3246623

The global methane bomb is starting to detonate

2024-10-24T16:09:41.359+00:00 by dpsf [ dpsf. ] avatar

If that 'bomb' does accelerate too far, the likely scenarios sans a united global effort to combat -- are really grim.

2024-10-26T04:57:39.119+00:00 by dpsf [ dpsf. ] avatar

https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/rivers-oceans/we-dont-really-consider-it-low-probability-anymore-collapse-of-key-atlantic-current-could-have-catastrophic-impacts-says-oceanographer-stefan-rahmstorf

2024-10-28T20:43:48.694+00:00 by Kripa Patwardhan [VA] [ domitiaenobaria2709 ] avatar

Folks will still get big mad about any and all behavioral changes because something something the corporations so