Hi all,

This morning, 20 groups representing millions of people across the country sent a letter to Congress demanding a budget reconciliation package that passes the “Climate Test”: cutting planet-warming pollution in half by 2030 while creating good-paying jobs, reducing costs, and building a more equitable economy.

CNN covered the letter this morning here, and the groups' press release, available here. We would appreciate your support in amplifying the call to Congress to pass the Climate Test. Below, please find talking points and social guidance for this letter to continue the drumbeat. Thanks, all!

***Flag for Partners: It’s absolutely critical that we talk about this letter and the “Climate Test” in terms of BUDGET and not policies – so, talking about “climate investments,” not climate policies. The letter reflects this but we want to make sure groups know! Thanks.***

Message points:

• Environmental and climate organizations are calling on Congress to pass the Climate Test: advancing the Build Back Better Act to put the country on a clear path to cutting planet-warming pollution in half by 2030. 

• Meeting the moment by passing the Climate Test means Congress will invest in good-paying jobs, reduce costs for families, and build a more equitable clean energy economy. 

• Anything less than the passage of the Climate Test's specific policies, policies included in the Build Back Better Act, will be a failure to support communities across the country. 

• We need to get this done. The climate crisis is here and disrupting lives in every part of the country. This red alert moment demands a swift response from Congress. It demands the passage of the Climate Test.

Social guidance for Climate Test letter:

• NEW: 20 major climate advocacy orgs are calling on Congress to #ACTNow to pass the Climate Test: a budget that cuts planet-warming pollution in half by 2030 while creating good jobs & a more equitable economy. Read from @CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/07/politics/climate-groups-letter-budget-reconciliation/index.html
  
  

• Nearly 1 and 3 Americans have experienced some form of climate-fueled extreme weather this summer. 20 groups (on behalf of millions) say it's time for Congress to #ACTNow to pass the Climate Test: a budget that cuts planet-warming pollution in half by 2030 https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/07/politics/climate-groups-letter-budget-reconciliation/index.html
  
  

• We need good-paying jobs, reduced costs for families, and a more equitable economy - all of which stems from investments in a 100% clean future.

• 20 orgs are calling on Congress to #ACTNow to pass the Climate Test: cutting pollution in half by 2030. More: https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/07/politics/climate-groups-letter-budget-reconciliation/index.html

• "Failure is not an option." With this summer's climate change-fueled extreme weather, it's clear. Now, 20 orgs on behalf of millions of people are calling on Congress to #ACTNow and pass the Climate Test: cutting planet-warming pollution in half by 2030: https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/07/politics/climate-groups-letter-budget-reconciliation/index.html 

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• The environmental community wants Congress to #ACTNow on climate, and we need a #BuildBackBetterAct that takes bold steps to live up to @POTUS’ promises. In a letter to Congress, 20 groups broke down how they can get this done (thread)

• The groups created a “climate test” to show Congress which programs will help us reach our goals and deliver on bold climate action. Check out the breakdown:

• Read more about the climate test in @CNN’s article: https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/07/politics/climate-groups-letter-budget-reconciliation/index.html

P.S. Save The Date: Join the Climate Action Now rally on Monday, September 13th at 5:45pm ET at the Capitol Reflecting Pool. Climate Power, League of Conservation Voters, and the Climate Action Campaign are hosting Congressional leaders for a bicameral rally calling for major climate investments in the reconciliation bill.

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More soon!

Donavan McKinney & Team Climate Power