General 

Cost of Inaction

What to say:

• We aren’t doing nearly enough to fight climate change and it’s costing us in lives lost, properties damaged, and environmental harm. The @IPCC_CH’s new report urgently calls for swift climate action! #ClimateCantWait https://www.actonclimate.com/cost-of-inaction

• The @IPCC_CH’s latest report confirms that our dependence on fossil fuels is putting our futures at serious risk. We are quickly approaching our 1.5°C threshold, but by transitioning to  clean energy, we can effectively #ActOnClimate. #ClimateCantWait bit.ly/WGIIIpr22

• The @IPCC_CH just came out with their latest report. The big takeaways:

• Our dependence on fossil fuels are quickly pushing us towards the point of no return

But…

• By using current clean energy technologies, we can effectively fight climate change 

#ClimateCantWait bit.ly/WGIIIpr22

• The @IPCC_CH’s new report confirms that we’re falling behind in effective, widespread climate action, but with bold investments in climate and clean energy, we can still turn things around. Inaction has already cost us too much. It’s time to #GetClimateDone! https://www.actonclimate.com/cost-of-inaction 

• #DYK that every second that goes by without climate action costs us at least $4,700? That’s two months of average rent or a family’s yearly health care costs. This is why we need to #GetClimateDone! Learn more about the cost of inaction: https://www.actonclimate.com/cost-of-inaction 

E&C Hearing: Gouged at the Gas Station

Full package linked here

What to say:

• “...we as a country must work to break our addiction to oil as quickly as possible. And [this crisis has] reinforced the urgent and existential need to transition to a more sustainable energy future.” - @RepDianaDeGette @EnergyCommerce https://youtu.be/hH0OIIf8eCg?t=291

• “For the sake of our economy, our environment, and our national security, we must work as quickly as possible to go to that clean energy future.” @RepDianaDeGette said it best – now let’s #ActOnClimate! @EnergyCommerce https://youtu.be/hH0OIIf8eCg?t=308

• “Big oil is lining their pockets with one hand and taking billions in tax payers’ subsidies-” Rep. @FrankPallone

The best way to stand up to profiteering oil and gas companies is to #ACTNow on clean energy! https://youtu.be/gv1rg_jBtIE?t=28

Stars and Stripes Op-Ed

What to say:

• #ClimateFriday must-read: John Castellaw has spent decades protecting our nation overseas, but his experiences have shown him that we are facing a much bigger enemy than we think: climate change. We need to #ACTNow. https://www.stripes.com/opinion/2022-04-07/complete-the-mission-on-funding-to-fight-climate-change-5612349.html 

• Climate change is putting out national security at risk, harming public health, and threatening our futures. That’s why Lt. Gen. John Castellaw is calling for bold investments in climate, justice, and jobs. #ClimateFriday https://www.stripes.com/opinion/2022-04-07/complete-the-mission-on-funding-to-fight-climate-change-5612349.html 

East

Georgia

What to say:

• The war in Ukraine has brought our energy independence to the forefront of attention. How do we get there? Clean energy. It will save families money on energy bills, protect our national security, improve public health, and create jobs. #ClimateFriday   https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/park-cannon-environmental-justice-and-energy-independence-are-possible/article_76df8002-b1dc-11ec-8847-0b05c4e9f198.html 

• Rising sea-levels and more frequent extreme weather is posing an imminent and serious risk to Georgian communities. However, the state’s NW corner is especially vulnerable and is already having problems combatting flooding and rain. It’s clear that #ClimateCantWait! #ClimateFriday https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/columnists/rudi-kiefer/column-when-it-rains-it-really-pours-north-georgia/ 

Pennsylvania

What to say:

• Dirty vehicles are causing health problems across Pennsylvania while adding to the high pollution rates fueling climate change. By leading the way in #ElectricVehicles, we can create jobs, save lives, and protect our futures. #ClimateFriday 

https://www.mcall.com/opinion/mc-opi-pennsylvania-electric-vehicle

• How can we:

• Create union jobs

• Reinvigorate the middle class

• Build a sustainable economy

Easy, #ElectricVehicles! #ClimateFriday  https://www.mcall.com/opinion/mc-opi-pennsylvania-electric-vehicles-jobs-climate-bloomingdale-20220402-bqmobxddvbfh5ilefemvgdcfeq-story.html 

New Jersey

What to say:

• New Jersey is poised to be a national leader in wind energy and jobs are coming! #ClimateFriday https://www.inquirer.com/business/new-jersey-offshore-wind-jobs-environment-climate-change-20220404.html 

• “When we get flooded, it’s not just flooding, it’s toxic water that actually comes into the homes and neighborhoods.” @IronboundCC’s Maria Lopez-Nuñez knows #ClimateCantWait, which is why she is working to help Newark, NJ, with climate resiliency. #ClimateFriday https://www.nj.com/essex/2022/04/with-natural-flood-protection-gone-and-the-climate-changing-newark-plans-to-be-more-resilient.html 

Virginia

What to say:

• Rising sea-levels, flash floods, heat waves.

Virginians are all too familiar with these dangerous harms of climate change. It’s about time we do something about this - we need to #ActOnClimate NOW! #ClimateFriday   https://roanoke.com/opinion/columnists/kinter-and-maibach-for-a-prosperous-tomorrow-virginia-needs-to-make-good-decisions-today/article_734503ad-efef-5806-a68f-50048bde4fe6.html 

• Climate change is putting expiration dates on coastal communities. Those who live in Virginia's Tangier Island are now at risk of relocation as rising sea-levels and extreme weather overtake the land. Don’t worry, we still have time to turn things around if we #ACTNow. #ClimateFriday https://news.trust.org/item/20220407075218-c7k02/ 

West

Arizona

What to say:

• Historic drought conditions paired with water restrictions are forcing many Arizona farmers to consider giving up their land. Conditions are making it extremely difficult and costly to produce even a small amount of crops. #ClimateCantWait #ClimateFriday   https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/03/arizona-farmers-are-slammed-by-water-cuts-in-the-west-amid-drought.html 

• Can Arizonans soon expect a break from this record drought? Experts are saying no and that it could actually get worse. This is why we need to #ActOnClimate! #ClimateFriday https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/033122_az_drought_outlook/arizona-endure-another-hot-dry-spring-as-droughts-persist/ 

Michigan

What to say:

• Climate action has never sounded sweeter. It may even be the key to saving Michigan’s maple syrup seasons. #ClimateFriday   https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2022/04/maple-syrup-season-may-shift-shorten-because-of-climate-change.html 

• Fossil fuels are harming Michigan communities. It’s time we push back and transition to clean energy! Check out how Michigan can be a leader in electrifying buildings across the state. #ClimateFriday   https://www.mininggazette.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2022/04/building-a-greener-michigan/ 

Wisconsin

What to say:

•  “In our community of Duluth, we really are queued into the need to take urgent action on the climate crisis.” -@JenMcEwenMN.

Wisconsinites want to #ActOnClimate with bold investments in climate, justice, and jobs. Let’s #GetClimateDone! #ClimateFriday https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-councilor-state-senator-urge-action-on-stalled-federal-climate-change-plan 

• .@POTUS’s proposed investments in climate, justice, and jobs is key to protecting Wisconsinites’ health. Climate change is causing serious health problems for people across the state, but we can save lives just by acting on climate!. #ClimateFriday https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-councilor-state-senator-urge-action-on-stalled-federal-climate-change-plan 

Nevada

What to say:

• “With renewable energy on the rise, Nevada’s future is bright.” From lower energy costs to new jobs, Natalie Currie is right: Nevada has much to gain from clean energy expansion. #ClimateFriday https://elkodaily.com/opinion/letters/letter-nevada-has-a-brighter-future-with-solar-energy/article_89642c9f-7693-56ff-9d0f-94cb09bd9db6.html

• Clean energy is already creating jobs and strengthening power grids across Nevada. There is so much more to gain if we lean into expanding clean energy across the state. #ClimateFriday https://elkodaily.com/opinion/letters/letter-nevada-has-a-brighter-future-with-solar-energy/article_89642c9f-7693-56ff-9d0f-94cb09bd9db6.html