Kia ora, and happy Tuesday!
We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the severe 44 degree heatwaves in India, and admit we got a sinking feeling when the latest Searise data came out showing that some sites will be 1.3m under water by 2100.
The good news is this isn’t the first time we’ve acted collectively on emergencies. If the pandemic has shown us anything, it is that we have the capacity to make massive change when required. We must make it clear this is an emergency like no other, and that we have a credible pathway to a climate-friendly world if we act urgently.
And we’re so proud of you folks for sharing the message! The most clicked link from last week’s issue was the call for all local councils to declare a climate emergency.
What can you do today?
🐝 If you have 5 minutes: Keep the coal in the hole
Legislators in the US are considering new laws to ban products with ingredients that fuel deforestation. Elections are coming up in the US, making this a good time to push for transforming these supply chains and protecting these forests.
Action: Show US legislators that there is a global push for them to act!This week 30 activists from Ōtautahi Extinction Rebellion shut down one of Fonterra’s coal mines! They want to complete the job - and we can help.
Bonus action: Donate to fund more climate activism to keep the coal in the hole!
🐇 If you have 15 minutes: Tell ‘em dense makes sense
Having accessible, liveable cities with high density housing is a key step in climate action. Auckland Council are currently consulting on their Preliminary Response to key housing reforms, a great chance to have your say on what the city looks like!
Action: Have your say on medium and high density housing with the quick guide (You don’t have to be in Auckland to submit!)
💃🏽 If you have 30 minutes or more: Sound the emergency!
Had a chat with your local councillor lately? Local elections are coming up in September and October, so they’ll be all ears about your climate concerns.
Take it further: Email your local councillors to ask them to declare a climate emergency
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Ōtautahi Extinction Rebellion shut down one of Fonterra’s coal mines! #KeepItInTheGround
That’s all for today, folks 👋🏽 Thanks for taking action. Enjoy the incredible Climate Game from The Financial Times. We heard about this through The Forever Project, and as she says, it’s a wonderful way to harness human competitiveness to explain the major causes of emissions, the actions the world could take to avoid climate catastrophe, and the wider benefits of green energies.
See you next week,
Dhanya, Emily, and Jenny from the Climate Club
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