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Opportunities to Make a Difference

Option 1 - Support renewable energy and grid projects in your community

They are critical for phasing out fossil fuels

Take time to get familiar with projects occurring near you and get involved in helping move them forward

Option 2 - Tell your senator to pass climate action now

We have a small window to act before midterm elections

Send your Senator an email using talking points below

  • I'm deeply concerned about climate change and the impacts we're already seeing
  • The time for talk and half measures is over
  • With only a few months left until the midterms, we need climate action now

Show Notes

This Week's Reason for Hope

Development banks have committed $50B for climate goals in Americas

Announcement made as part of Summit of Americas

Biden administration hoping to line up private capital as well

One goal will be helping the Renewable Energy for Latin America and the Caribbean initiative

  • Target - 70% renewable energy by 2030
  • 15 nations committed with more expected to join at the Summit

Sources

Development banks eye $50 bln for climate spending, U.S. officials say | Reuters

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