Hi CDP, 

A reminder that the kickoff webinar for the "People vs. Fossil Fuels: Biden's Test" mass action is TODAY in just under 30 minutes, at 7pm ET / 6pm CT / 5pm MT / 4pm PT. 

We're just over one month out from this historic action — see below for the invitation from frontline leadership to come to Washington DC and take part — and we're hosting tonight's online webinar to hear from frontline leaders about why this action is so important, and how you can get plugged in. Register here for the Zoom info: 

Webinar Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_du8A-_E-RUyeNCmc2hoKTA

In addition to hearing from grassroots leaders, we'll also be sharing logistical details about the action, answering some common questions, and letting people know what to expect between now and October 11 when the actions launch in DC.

We hope to see you tonight on the webinar! Here's the registration link again, as well as more info on the action and a link to join as an endorser: 

Webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_du8A-_E-RUyeNCmc2hoKTA

Action Info: https://peoplevsfossilfuels.org

Endorse the Action: https://forms.gle/QUYVUQDtJdV4fK6EA

Please let me know if you have any questions, and I hope to see many of you on tonight's webinar. 

Thanks, 

Collin

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Dear Relatives,

 

I’m writing with an urgent call to action, so I hope you’ll read this whole email.

 

Fossil fuel pollution and climate disasters are harming millions of people across the globe, and we know things will only get worse if we don’t transition away from dirty fossil fuel energy immediately. 

 

Indigenous people and community leaders from areas impacted by fossil fuel projects have been leading the fight for environmental justice and a healthy climate for generations. 

 

Now, we are asking everyone to stand in solidarity with us. This October 11-15, we invite you to put your bodies on the line at the White House to demand President Biden reject fossil fuel projects and declare a climate emergency. 

 

Here are 3 ways to get involved right now:

 

1. Sign up to join this historic action in DC: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/people-vs-fossil-fuels
2. Add your organization as an endorser of the action. Someone will follow up soon to get your group plugged in: https://forms.gle/Z21oqpPx7cySrRPg6 
3. Read and share the invitation from frontline leaders: https://peoplevsfossilfuels.org/invitation

 

Read an excerpt from the invitation below, then sign up here to join this historic action in October. 

“...Over the years we have written thousands of messages to politicians, attended countless hearings, testified hundreds of times, and have placed our bodies on the line when needed, all the while our government continues to ignore the science and Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge and steers us toward climate catastrophe.

We have everything to lose and no time to wait. President Biden promised to address the climate emergency, but so far, his administration continues to allow the fossil fuel industry to poison our communities and desolate our Mother Earth. The President could stop dangerous fossil fuel projects like the Line 3 pipeline and Formosa Plastics plant with a stroke of his pen, but his inaction is continuing widespread environmental injustice and the violation of Indigenous rights and rights of nature.

So we are asking you to stand with us. As representatives of communities who have carried the brunt of the harm from fossil fuels for generations, we ask you to join us in solidarity—and risk arrest—in Washington DC, October 11-15, 2021, as part of Build Back Fossil Free’s People vs Fossil Fuels Week of Action.”

 

Historically, our democratic system has failed to protect our communities. President Biden’s test will be to change course, and start protecting people rather than fossil fuel interests. If we come together in historic numbers and engage in nonviolent direct action, we can push him to make the right choice. 

 

Look out for more information and updates soon!

 

In Solidarity,

 

Joye Braun

National Pipelines Organizer

Indigenous Environmental Network

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Collin Rees // Senior Campaigner, Oil Change International & Oil Change U.S. // @collinrees // +1 308 293 3159