General 

NOAA Article

What to say:

• ICYMI: A new report from @NOAA offers a devastating look into the consequences of climate change. In just 2021, climate change-fueled extreme weather events killed nearly 700 people & inflicted billions of dollars in damages. #ClimateCantWait #ClimateFriday https://bit.ly/3Ic06yf 

• "2021 was, in essence, watching the climate projections of the past come true. The fingerprints of climate change were all over many of the billion-dollar events that hit the US this year," said @UCSUSA’s @RachelLicker. #ClimateCantWait. #ClimateFriday https://bit.ly/3Ic06yf 

• 2021 saw a historic number of extreme weather disasters, costing billions of dollars in damages, leaving families without homes for months & even costing some their lives. #ClimateCantWait #ClimateFriday https://bit.ly/3Ic06yf

Hispanic Access Foundation Op-Ed

What to say:

• #ClimateFriday must read: @HispanicAccess’ @shannaedberg calls for climate action from Congress. Latino communities and communities of color are disproportionately harmed by climate change. To reach a more just future, we need the #BuildBackBetterAct! https://hispanicaccess.medium.com/building-back-for-climate-resilience-and-equity-e58ab0812cdd 

• “A recent poll conducted by BSP Research and @ClimatePower found 74% of Latinos think climate change is a crisis or a very serious problem.” @shannaedberg explains why the #BuildBackBetterAct is nonnegotiable if we want a more just future. #ClimateFriday https://hispanicaccess.medium.com/building-back-for-climate-resilience-and-equity-e58ab0812cdd 

Forward Op-Ed

What to say:

• In her Op-Ed, @JoinDayenu’s Shari Edelstein shares her story of evacuating her home, leaving her CO community, and waiting to see if she would have a home to come back to. Climate change is causing fires to spread like never before. #ClimateFriday https://forward.com/opinion/480684/my-home-almost-burned-in-colorado-wildfires-jewish-climate-activism/ 

• “Fires used to be a seasonal phenomenon, but have become year-round as a result of climate change,” - @JoinDayenu’s Shari Edelstein. After watching a forest fire ravage her community, she says we must #ACTNow on the #BuildBackBetterAct. #ClimateFriday   https://forward.com/opinion/480684/my-home-almost-burned-in-colorado-wildfires-jewish-climate-activism/ 

East

Georgia

What to say:

• Georgia is used to balmy, sunny days, but not when they happen as late into the year as December! Last month was the 2nd hottest December in Georgia. This is why it’s so important to #ActOnClimate. #ClimateFriday #ClimateCantWait https://www.ajc.com/news/georgias-warm-2021-capped-by-a-near-record-hot-december/RDNAGUGCCJGNZIVKGJ2PR4QBF4/ 

• This December was a historically hot one in Georgia and the state’s fruit industry is taking a damaging hit. We need to #ACTNow, because #ClimateCantWait. #ClimateFriday https://www.ajc.com/news/hot-december-puts-georgias-fruit-growers-on-edge/CFSHVWJKRBB5HJ47NSG22LPSSA/ 

Maine

What to say:

• Maine’s lobster industry is struggling as climate change continues to worsen. As one of  the state’s major exports and job creator, we must do all we can to #ActOnClimate to protect the environment, jobs, and local economy. #ClimateFriday https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2022/01/11/maine-lobsters-climate-change/9951641478694/ 

• “Researchers and policy makers know that the Gulf of Maine is changing, as do lobstermen and industry leaders,” writes @BrooklynBHays. So, what are we waiting for? #ClimateCantWait. We need to #ACTNow! #ClimateFriday https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2022/01/11/maine-lobsters-climate-change/9951641478694/

Pennsylvania

What to say:

• #ClimateFriday must read:, @GovernorTomWolf overcomes another hurdle in his fight for PA to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. PA’s communities deserve to breathe clean air and reep the benefits of new well paying jobs + a stronger local economy https://www.fox43.com/article/news/politics/rggi-regional-greenhouse-gas-initiative-pennsylvania-governor-wolf-veto-climate-action-change/521-772b993b-91d4-4233-bb1d-ca0e5deda794 

• Pennsylvania voters have spoken! “It’s not a surprise,” said @CleanAirCouncil’s @headbreather. “they are ready for change as they are all too aware of the consequences of inaction when it comes to impacts on our climate.” #ActOnClimate #ClimateFriday https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/2022/01/07/pennsylvania-poised-make-progress-climate-strategy/9120234002/ 

Virginia

What to say:

• In his op-ed, @RepMcEachin explains why tackling climate change and environmental injustice in VA and across the country is a moral obligation. As a man of faith, he’s working to ensure climate action doesn’t fall through the cracks. #ClimateFriday https://richmondfreepress.com/news/2022/jan/13/moral-and-ethical-imperative-combat-climate-change/

• “It is impossible to ensure a more just and equitable future for all Virginians without taking a hard stance against climate change and environmental injustices,” writes @RepMcEachin, It’s time for action, not excuses. #ClimateCantWait. #ClimateFriday https://richmondfreepress.com/news/2022/jan/13/moral-and-ethical-imperative-combat-climate-change/ 

West Virginia

What to say:

• #ClimateFriday must read: Climate change isn't sparing West Virginia. That much we know. Thankfully, we can turn things around if we #ActOnClimate. #ClimateCantWait  https://www.wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/dan-heyman-fighting-climate-change-isnt-so-overwhelming-opinion/article_2c68cac2-80b7-5854-9bc4-b8721514f1cc.html 

• “We are at a point now where West Virginia can be a leader in taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere,” @WestVirginiaU’s Eddie Brzostek said. Check out the new research coming out of WVU that could be a game changer. #ClimateFriday https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/940070 

West

Arizona

What to say:

• Climate change can be a stressful and anxiety-inducing topic. That’s why @ASU students are taking to the stage and presenting climate change through theater and comedy. #ACTNow #ClimateFriday https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2022/01/12/arizona-state-theater-group-taking-climate-change-to-the-stage/ 

• Building a sustainable and environmentally conscious community is a team effort. That’s why it's so great Mesa leaders are bringing people together to come up with a community plan to #ActOnClimate. #ClimateFriday https://www.12news.com/article/tech/science/environment/mesa-wants-public-input-on-citys-climate-action-plan/75-6258bae8-e1dd-494e-86d6-241641339698 

Michigan

What to say:

• #ClimateFriday must read: “Protecting Michigan’s diverse communities against this new climate reality will take more than just political will — it also requires serious financial investments,” writes @AbrahamAiyash. #ActOnClimate #ClimateCantWait https://www.bridgemi.com/guest-commentary/opinion-michigan-must-invest-battle-impact-climate-change  

• In the past, Michigan has been ranked as one of our country’s biggest carbon pollution emitters. Michiganders are trying to change that though. Hear how they are working to #ActOnClimate and protect the state’s forests. #ClimateFriday http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/01/12/pigeon-river-country-to-help-offset-michigan-emissions/ 

Wisconsin

What to say:

• A new poll by @UWMadison shows that Wisconsin voters, especially young voters, are particularly concerned about climate change. It’s time we take action and tackle the #ClimateCrisis. #ClimateFriday #ClimateCantWait https://news.wisc.edu/poll-takes-wisconsins-temperature-on-policy-in-leadup-to-2022-elections/ 

• “The poll results show that climate change ranks as a top issue for Wisconsin residents, with 59% of all respondents ranking it as quite a problem or an extremely big problem.” @UWMadison’s recent poll confirms WI voters want to #ACTNow. #ClimateFriday  https://news.wisc.edu/poll-takes-wisconsins-temperature-on-policy-in-leadup-to-2022-elections/ 

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