"Our job is to legislate. Our job is to help people. Our job is to do as much as we can." - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez today

I’m so glad the filibuster is here to fix this oh wait

Firenados in northern California. Ocean fires in the Gulf of Mexico. Subway waterfalls in New York City. A heat dome in the Northwest melting power cables, killing hundreds and frying marine animals. I have been told that combatting climate change is expensive. Compared to what?

The whole country is on fire and we need a Green New Deal.

BREAKING: After a decade of constant pressure by students, faculty, and alums, @HARVARD IS FINALLY DIVESTING FROM FOSSIL FUELS. It’s a massive victory for our community, the climate movement, and the world — and a strike against the power of the fossil fuel industry. (THREAD)

God my heart is shattered in a million pieces. I can't even process the inhumanity. Again and again, these people look at their children and grandchildren and willingly pass on a violent and cruel world.

“This is real.” “We are about to pass the BIGGEST CLIMATE BILL IN AMERICAN HISTORY.” Hear the details from Senate Democrats:

Vice President Harris breaks the tie, 51-50. Reuters: U.S. SENATE APPROVES MOVE TO OPEN DEBATE ON DEMOCRATS' $430 BILLION CLIMATE, TAX AND DRUG BILL

Finally, a climate bill has passed the Senate. This isn't the bill my generation deserves but it is the one we can get. It must pass to give us a fighting chance at a livable world. Youth leaders to Congress - Pass this bill, then get back to work. docs.google.com/document/d/1a_…

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Join the CCJ and @cpluscp to discuss the connection between the climate crisis and the ongoing genocide in Palestine with speakers Batul Hassan, Patrick Bigger, and Mohammed Rafi Arefin. 📆 Thursday 4 APR 2024 @ 4:30 PM PT 📍 Zoom RSVP + Details: tinyurl.com/CCJ-Palestine-…

Recap: Shaping Climate Justice through Indigenous Knowledge climatejustice.ubc.ca/news/recap-sha…

New research from the CCJ, @cpluscp, and Third World Network shows how governments are “exporting extinction.” Join us on Zoom to discuss this research and how to break the status quo of extractivism. 📆 Tuesday May 7 @ 09:00 PDT/12:00 EDT/16:00 UTC 📲 RSVP: tinyurl.com/CCJ-7May2024

Our current political & economic systems, built primarily around extraction, are driving compounding crises: inequity, climate change, & biodiversity loss. For decades, world leaders & policymakers have known these crises are escalating but have done little to prevent it. Why?

The CCJ stands in solidarity with Zain Haq, who is facing deportation from Canada for his climate activism. Freedom of expression is foundational to climate justice. Demanding ministerial intervention is the last chance we have to stop this! Join us: tinyurl.com/CCJ-ZainHaq

New research from the CCJ, @cpluscp, and Third World Network shows how governments are “exporting extinction.” Join us on Zoom to discuss this research and how to break the status quo of extractivism. 📆Tuesday May 7 @ 09:00 PDT/12:00 EDT/16:00 UTC 📲RSVP: tinyurl.com/CCJ-7May2024

BREAKING: New research from our team shows that the costs of rebuilding what has been destroyed in Gaza will generate 60 million tons of CO2-- more than the carbon costs generated by 135 countries. More than 99% of this is due to Israel's bombardment. theguardian.com/world/article/…

Join us, Interdisciplinary Biodiversity Solutions, and SCB North America on June 25 for a plenary on critical ecosystems vs critical minerals! Get your tickets at the link below📲 climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event/p…

The CCJ, BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, and the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre support the proposed changes to the Standards of Maintenance By-law to ensure equitable access to cooling in homes, safeguarding residents from displacement and rising costs. 1/2