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Fighting for a greener, healthier world, no matter what forces stand in our way.

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  1. Retweeted
    Jun 30

    Black Communities exposure to and their overrepresentation in frontline “essential” workforces, put them at increased risk of exposure to the .

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  2. 3 hours ago

    The future is and neither are we. We demand a just COVID-19 recovery.

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  3. 5 hours ago

    Fires destroying the Amazon to make way for commodities like beef have begun. 2020's June had the highest # of fires in 13 years. Health experts fear the smoke, which typically causes respiratory problems, "could cause complications for COVID-19 patients."

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  4. 21 hours ago

    Any investment in our future — especially a $1.5 trillion investment from Congress — must be grounded in racial, economic, and environmental justice. The that just passed the House must go further. Our statement 👉

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    Jun 29

    I find all the inspiring, but come on, this one is going to be over the top: , , and Hop Hopkins! Friends, tune in w/ open hearts & open minds and let's learn from the great organizers of our times!

    We're thrilled to have join us for our special Fire Drill Fridays virtual rally this week (July 3rd). Read more and RSVP here:
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  6. Jul 1

    begins today, and it provides an opportunity for us to choose a future with cleaner communities and oceans through refusing single-use plastics. Here’s how you can get involved!

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  7. Jul 1

    Who's next?

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  8. Jul 1

    Thank you  @RepHastingsFL@RepHuffman for your leadership in calling for a !

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  9. Jul 1

    20% of the US has filed for unemployment. 60 members of Congress call on for a to create good jobs, invest in our infrastructure, and create climate-resilient communities.

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  10. Jul 1

    The Trump administration continues to roll back environmental regulations — a move that stands to impact Black communities the hardest.

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  11. Jul 1

    Millions of people still need relief but we can’t go back to “normal.” We need a green and just economic stimulus to protect Black and Brown communities, create good jobs, and tackle the crises we face.

    40m unemployed ⬆️global GHG emissions Racial injustice We must address the climate & jobs crises & confront environmental racism Proud to call for a transformational with & 55 others.
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  12. Retweeted
    Jun 29

    Thanks to fossil fuel pollution, Black, Brown and poor communities are more likely to suffer from asthma, heart problems, and other diseases. It’s also why COVID is devastating those same communities.

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  13. Jun 30

    Oil and gas industry companies like exploited a loophole to claim nearly $2 billion from the CARES Act for losses unrelated to COVID-19. is pushing for transparency. These relief funds are meant for the people not — billion dollar corporations.

    Congress passed the CARES Act to help American workers and small businesses battling the coronavirus pandemic, not give billions in tax windfalls to Big Oil. Read my letter to major oil companies here:
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  14. Jun 30

    is especially deadly for communities living with toxic air pollution. Delaying the report release is perpetuating systemic racism. We say and call on @Mike_Feur to release the report immediately.

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  15. Jun 30

    Environmental justice is not a luxury. When it comes to LA's Black and Brown communities that live near toxic oil wells, it's life or death. We need to fight for environmental justice—say ! Release the report and fight for a 2500ft buffer!

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  16. Jun 30

    The science is overwhelmingly clear. Living near active oil drilling is incompatible with healthy communities. @Mike_Feur, the choice is yours, release the report or continue to allow Black & Brown Angelenos to bear the brunt of air pollution - an act of environmental racism.

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  17. Jun 30

    We know that living near oil wells is bad for your health. Now that LA County is highest in the nation for COVID cases, it's more crucial than ever to keep drilling far away from neighborhoods. , release the report & push for a 2500ft buffer!

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  18. Jun 30

    There’s an enduring legacy in communities that were redlined including health disparities, school funding, and now, climate protection.

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    Jun 29

    We're thrilled to have join us for our special Fire Drill Fridays virtual rally this week (July 3rd). Read more and RSVP here:

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  20. Jun 30

    Black and brown people calling to defund the police are many of the same people demanding meaningful climate action for many reasons laid out clearly and succinctly in this article. READ THIS!

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