Climate Changemakers

Spotlighting a triple-whammy of climate wins this week! ?? ?? ?? ?? The Federal Highway Administration awarded $1.2B to state DOTs for low-carbon construction materials, boosting industrial decarbonization efforts with Inflation Reduction Act funds. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRaxGhGa See all 3 climate wins in this week's Owning Our Power newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gySedMGT

New Action Teams are launching in new cities! ?? ?? At last week's Hours of Action, over 150?folks took action to bring friends into the action and several?people raised their hands to host Action Events in their own cities... ...including Long Beach, CA! ?? https://lu.ma/kha8coxk We'll announce new cities as they launch! ?? Learn more about our Action Teams here: https://lnkd.in/gbnjsVPh Pictured: Chicago, Brooklyn, Team Friday, and Kansas City! Want to help an Action Team take shape in your region? Check out the regional channels in Slack: https://lnkd.in/ggmkG2gK

Spotlighting a triple-whammy of climate wins this week! ?? ?? ?? ??? Massachusetts passed a game-changing climate bill to curb gas pipeline expansion, fast-track renewables, and let utilities use geothermal energy for home heating and cooling. Read more from Canary Media Inc.: https://lnkd.in/ecuvCcF6 See all 3 climate wins in this week's Owning Our Power newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gySedMGT

A common thread emerged in last week's Zoom chat: talking about climate change—and specifically nudging friends to get involved—can be tiring if the response is lackluster. ?? This is so real.??? Apathy and complacency are tough cookies. Two themes came out of those conversations: ?? First, plugging into a place where people?are engaged?and are committed to the work ahead?is such a relief (hello Climate Changemakers Slack and Action Team events!). ?? Second, it's?good that people care about many important issues. Whatever someone loves and wants to protect, climate change touches it. When we can find that Venn – honoring friends' top priorities and our own "climate whys" – that's when previously tiring convos can become freeing, energizing, and generative. ? That's when offering an outlet to action becomes a gift, not an ask.?? See the Bring a Friend into Action playbook?for how to activate friends over the holiday: https://lnkd.in/g4-m7CxR You – and uniquely you – have the power to tug a few friends off the sidelines with a simple ask. When each of us brings a few folks to the climate action party, our collective impact is multiplied and our message grows stronger.?

Does your family have differing opinions on climate science? ?? You’re not alone. Three things to keep in mind: 1?? climate action supporters make up the dominant majority both globally and in the U.S. (yup) 2?? we do not?need?to engage with combative climate deniers to be successful as a movement (phew) 3?? and sticking to our personal motivations ('climate why!') is a tried-and-true, compelling way to navigate any convo. How to Have an Effective Climate Conversation is a free Climate Changemakers resource that synthesizes all the best practices into memorable tactics and tips for effectively (and emotionally safely!) talking about climate change: https://lnkd.in/guPTeR5h See it and share it!

So.... what comes next for climate advocates? ?? We're crystal clear on the hugely influential things we can help?accomplish before the NYE ball drops... Read about Climate Changemakers December Action Plan: https://lnkd.in/gXnvZ9Bh We're also clear-eyed about what to expect with the new U.S. Congress and policy landscape. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVQ3wx26 Both articles are well-stocked with affirming sticky stats and jargon-free explainers.?

2 new climate convo resources, 2 great reads on what climate advocates can expect next, and 3 good climate news stories. Gobble up! It's the feast we need.

? Ready to go! ?Today, this incredible group showed up for climate, for protecting what we love, and for the work that lies ahead. Steady, persistent civic action—it’s how we turn collective concern into systems-level change. Were you here?! Drop a ?? in the comments!! Millions of climate-conscious Americans haven’t yet taken action, but each of us can be a spark that shifts that. ?? Here’s how it starts: Gather your people. Show up together. Today, we saw folks pulling friends off the sidelines and raising their hands to host Action Events in their own cities??– creating space and inspiring others to join the movement using these playbooks: https://lnkd.in/g2ppqRFw Everyone in this photo (and the folks off-camera :) is part of a growing, resilient, nationwide network of ?busy productive people? who are committed to maintaining momentum ?? and protecting climate progress for the long haul. ?? A massive THANK YOU to everyone who showed up today ?? See you in Slack and at Hours of Action (new campaign focus!) in December! #changemakers #climatesolutions #civicengagement

New thing! Climate Changemakers Organizing Manager H. Mwandeyi Kamwendo is hosting free trainings for anyone interested in hosting an action event! Curious? Start here: https://lnkd.in/g2tg5p-r ??♀? Across the country, Climate Changemakers Action Team hosts are creating go-to spaces where impactful climate action happens. Join in! Once you've previewed the organizer toolkit and are hyped about hosting, attend a training! ?? One session will get you equipped with everything you need to kick off a successful Hour of Action in your city! It will include: ?? How to use Climate Changemaker resources and organizer toolkit ?? How to get butts in seats ?? And how to bring the hype that gets folks coming back again and again to get productive. If not you then who?! ?? Free training sessions every week through the end of the year. #climateaction?#organizing?#actionevents #climatecommunity

Millions of Americans are concerned about climate change but are still sitting on the sidelines. ?? Specifically... 28% of Americans would take political action on climate – if asked by someone they like and respect.* Each of us knows at least a few people in that 28%! ? That means you – and only you – have the power to tug a few friends off the sidelines with a simple ask. ? ?? This playbook guides you through the process of extending an authentic and personal invitation to 3-5 key people in your network: https://lnkd.in/g4-m7CxR Do this on your own time or drop into any Hour of Action to co-work with fellow busy, productive people. *Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication & Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Spring 2024: report (https://lnkd.in/gNXqByXQ)