Hi all,

To kick off today’s #ClimateFriday social push, we are re-upping social guidance and graphics to commemorate the work of Rep. John Lewis and all he did for the environment movement. Below, you will also find social to amplify a letter signed by 32 businesses, led my McDonalds, urging congress to include clean energy funding in any COVID-19 stimulus packages. Lastly, you will find social to amplify a great article from The New England Journal of Medicine highlighting how communities of color are bearing the brunt of both the climate crisis and COVID-19.

As always, please feel free to adapt the language of this guidance to best fit the voice of you organization. We ask that even if you do not use our content, you consider adding #ClimateFriday to any content you put out.

Thanks!

Julia

John Lewis

What to say:

• Rep. John Lewis was not only a leader in the civil rights movement, he was also an environmental champion. Learn more from @DrShepherd2013 on the countless ways Rep. Lewis worked to #ActOnClimate. #ClimateFriday https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2020/07/18/john-lewis-and-his-environmental -legacy/#6c621c8576ea

• Although he will be remembered for his work in the civil rights movement, Rep. John Lewis was also committed to tackling climate change. Read @DrShepherd2013’s piece from @Forbes on how Lewis became an environmental champion. #ActOnClimate #ClimateFriday https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2020/07/18/john-lewis-and-his-environmental-legacy/#6c621c8576ea

• “When we take our air, waters and land for granted; when we show a simple lack of respect for nature and our environment, we unmake God’s good creation” -Rep. John Lewis. (via @Forbes) #ClimateFriday https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2020/07/18/john-lewis-and-his-environmental-legacy/#6c621c8576ea

Major Threat to Pandemic Response

What to say: 

• The #ClimateCrisis and #COVID19 are two of the biggest threats to public health. As extreme weather like wildfires, hurricanes and extreme heat start up for the summer, one thing is clear- we must #ActOnClimate. #ClimateFriday 

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2022011?query=featured_home

• “Both ... disproportionately harm the health of vulnerable and economically disadvantaged people, including those affected by structural racism.” -@ReneeNSalas_MD, @jschultzf3 and Caren Solomon on the #ClimateCrisis and #COVID19. #ClimateFriday

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2022011?query=featured_home

McDonalds Letter

What to say: 

• WOW: 32 major businesses, led by @McDonaldsCorp, called on Congress to invest in clean energy when providing #COVID19 stimulus funds. On this #ClimateFriday, learn more about how these companies are working to #ActOnClimate.

https://www.mcdonalds.com/content/dam/gwscorp/nfl/homepage/COVID_Packages_Renewable_Business_Letter_Final_07_21_20.pdf

• .@McDonaldsCorp, @LeviStraussCo and @pepsiCo are fighting to #ActOnClimate by urging Congress to include clean energy in #COVID19 stimulus finding. Now, we need leaders to listen. #ClimateFriday

https://www.mcdonalds.com/content/dam/gwscorp/nfl/homepage/COVID_Packages_Renewable_Business_Letter_Final_07_21_20.pdf

• Even @McDonaldsCorp, @PepsiCo and @Nestle know- we need Congress to include clean energy jobs and infrastructure finding in any #COVID19 stimulus funding. #ClimateFriday https://www.mcdonalds.com/content/dam/gwscorp/nfl/homepage/COVID_Packages_Renewable_Business_Letter_Final_07_21_20.pdf
• In efforts to urge Congress to include clean energy infrastructure into any #COVID19 stimulus funding, @McDonaldsCorp and 31 other major energy buyers have penned a letter to Congressional leaders. Read the full letter here: #ClimateFriday

https://www.mcdonalds.com/content/dam/gwscorp/nfl/homepage/COVID_Packages_Renewable_Business_Letter_Final_07_21_20.pdf

• Great news for your #ClimateFriday: 32 major companies from all sectors have penned a letter to Congress asking that any #COVID19 stimulus package includes funding for clean energy jobs and infrastructure. #ActOnClimate

https://www.mcdonalds.com/content/dam/gwscorp/nfl/homepage/COVID_Packages_Renewable_Business_Letter_Final_07_21_20.pdf

Julia Hurwit (she/her)

Digital Campaigns Manager - Climate Action Campaign

617.797.0269

jhurwit@cacampaign.com