Hi all,

To follow up on today’s #ClimateFriday push, please consider joining in our #ClimateFriday hour of action, happening now! We’ve included some state-specific social options below.

If you’re not messaging on any of these issues today, we ask that you consider adding #ClimateFriday Feel free to adjust any of this language to best fit the voice and tone of your organization – reach out to me with any questions.

Thanks,

Julia

East States

Maine 

What to say:

• At the @MaineClimate meeting, Mainers learned just how much their health is being threatened by climate change. More than ever, we must #ActOnClimate. #ClimateFriday

https://www.centralmaine.com/2020/02/05/mainers-health-vulnerable-to-climate-change/

• On Feb. 5th, Mainers met at the @MaineClimate meeting to vocalize their readiness to #ActOnClimate, and protect their state from extreme weather impacts. #ClimateFriday

https://www.pressherald.com/2020/02/11/state-council-residents-ready-to-take-action-on-climate-change/

North Carolina

What to say:

• #ClimateFriday read: @Michael_S_Regan, the Secretary of @NCDEQ, explains why “Climate change is the single greatest challenge we face today,” and how “the impacts on [North Carolina] are sobering.” #ActOnClimate

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article239833168.html

• .@Michael_S_Regan, the Secretary for @NCDEQ, highlights the need for North Carolinians to #ActOnClimate and increase their resilience to extreme weather and more frequent storms. #ActOnClimate

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article239833168.html

• Climate change is going to impact all North Carolinians. As a student at @NCState, Noah Jabusch of @NCSUTechnician details how extreme weather and heavy storms are impacting life on campus. #ClimateFriday

http://www.technicianonline.com/opinion/article_52802e96-4bc2-11ea-896a-dba8c1118f09.html

Pennsylvania

What to say:

• “What we’re experiencing now and what we’ve seen more than in past years is the lakefront beaches have shrunk to an almost nonexistent level at this point.” -Matt Green, operations manager at @PresqueIsleSP. #ClimateFriday

https://www.goerie.com/opinion/20200205/our-view-presque-isle-takes-beating-from-climate

• Because of a lack of cold weather, only .4% of Lake Erie is frozen, compared to about the 50% average for this time of year. On this #ClimateFriday, we must #ActOnClimate to protect the shoreline of @PresqueIsleSP.

https://www.goerie.com/opinion/20200205/our-view-presque-isle-takes-beating-from-climate

South Carolina 

What to say:

• According to @ClimateCentral, climate change could negatively impact our morning coffee. On this #ClimateFriday, read more learn about how South Carolina cafes will work to #ActOnClimate and save our morning caffeine jolt:

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/climate-change-could-affect-your-morning-cup-of-coffee

• Climate is threatening Arabica coffee beans, a common choice for Metto Coffee & Tea in Mt. Pleasant, SC. To save our morning cup of coffee, we must #ActOnClimate. 

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/climate-change-could-affect-your-morning-cup-of-coffee

Virginia 

What to say:

• Lawrence Wilkerson,  professor at @williamandmary, spoke on how climate change is affecting the military, and why the need to #ActOnClimate is urgent for Virginians. #ClimateFriday

https://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-great-decisions-climate-military-0205-20200204-hzpejy2thrdi5lolufysll4txe-story.html

• “Climate change poses a challenge to the United States military because it will have a destabilizing effect on affairs both global and domestic” - Lawrence Wilkerson of @williamandmary. #ClimateFriday

https://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-great-decisions-climate-military-0205-20200204-hzpejy2thrdi5lolufysll4txe-story.html

• The U.S. Navy’s main base in Norfolk Virginia is being threatened by rising sea levels. On this #ClimateFriday, we must #ActOnClimate to protect the security of Virginians, and Americans nationwide. 

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/yes-climate-change-could-literally-sink-americas-best-naval-base-121826

West Virginia 

What to say: 

• .@Sen_JoeManchin- thank you for calling on @realDonaldTrump to make budget changes that keep the air and water in West Virginia clean. Great way to #ActOnClimate. #ClimateFriday

https://www.manchin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2020_0207%20POTUS%20Letter%20Budget%20Priorities%20FY21%20FINAL_Signed.pdf?cb

• For Valentines Day, we want to show some love for @Sen_JoeManchin for urging @realDonaldTrump to protect the “outdoor heritage and natural features” that West Virginians love. #ClimateFriday

https://www.manchin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2020_0207%20POTUS%20Letter%20Budget%20Priorities%20FY21%20FINAL_Signed.pdf?cb

• ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you @Sen_JoeManchin for representing West Virginians, and calling on @realDonaldTrump to protect West Virginia’s land, clean energy jobs, and clean air. #ClimateFriday #ClimateValentine

https://www.manchin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2020_0207%20POTUS%20Letter%20Budget%20Priorities%20FY21%20FINAL_Signed.pdf?cb

West States

Alaska

What to say:

• WATCH: This small Alaska town just 30 miles South of the Arctic Circle is on the front lines of the climate crisis. #ClimateFriday https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/shishmaref-alaska-community-losing-sea-ice-climate-change/
• In Shishmaref, warming seas are causing vital sea ice to recede. Locals are paying the price. #ClimateFriday https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/shishmaref-alaska-community-losing-sea-ice-climate-change/
• For the people of Shishmaref, sea ice is a vital subsistence resource. To protect their livelihoods, we must #ActOnClimate. #ClimateFriday https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/shishmaref-alaska-community-losing-sea-ice-climate-change/

Arizona

What to say:

• Climate change threatens all of our futures. This #ClimateFriday, read about the young activists in Tucson fighting for their own futures and leading the charge to #ActOnClimate https://www.azpm.org/p/home-articles-news/2020/1/31/165207-young-activists-press-for-action-on-climate-change/

• From extreme heat to drought to wildfires, Arizonans are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. This #ClimateFriday, read about the local activists leading the fight to #ActOnClimate https://downtowndevil.com/sierra-club-holds-environment-day-at-the-capitol/
• The Trump administration is yet again withholding funds provided by congress to support clean energy, ignoring what Arizonans want. #ActOnClimate. #ClimateFriday https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-05/trump-withholding-823-million-for-clean-energy-democrats-sa

Colorado

What to say:

• #ClimateFriday reading: For Colorado’s aging dams, climate change poses a major threat. https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/climate-change-among-new-stresses-on-old-dams/article_51b7f156-3182-11ea-ab30-0381f0830a9c.html
• Without bold climate action, Colorado’s dams are at risk of failure. To protect our communities, we must #ActOnClimate. #ClimateFriday https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/climate-change-among-new-stresses-on-old-dams/article_51b7f156-3182-11ea-ab30-0381f0830a9c.html
• Another reason to #ActOnClimate: to protect our infrastructure. #ClimateFriday https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/climate-change-among-new-stresses-on-old-dams/article_51b7f156-3182-11ea-ab30-0381f0830a9c.html

Iowa

What to say:

• LISTEN: Iowans have already faced unprecedented flooding. Failing to #ActOnClimate could make things worse. #ClimateFriday https://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/severe-flooding-and-intense-precipitation-climate-change-iowa#stream/0
• Without bold climate action, flooding and record breaking precipitation could become the new normal for Iowans. #ClimateFriday https://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/severe-flooding-and-intense-precipitation-climate-change-iowa#stream/0
• Iowans are already seeing the impacts of the climate crisis. To keep our communities safe and prosperous, we must #ActOnClimate. #ClimateFriday https://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/severe-flooding-and-intense-precipitation-climate-change-iowa#stream/0

Utah

What to say: 

• #ClimateFriday reading: Salt Lake City has some of the worst air pollution in the country. Climate change could make matters worse. https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2020/01/28/salt-lake-citys-air/
• Another reason to #ActOnClimate? To keep our air safe to breathe and our families healthy. #ClimateFriday https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2020/01/28/salt-lake-citys-air/
• Salt Lake City has the seventh highest air pollution in the country. To protect the health of our communities, we must #ActOnClimate. https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2020/01/28/salt-lake-citys-air/