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Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) alongside Seeds of Carver and Environmental Charter Schools are co-designing Black Girls, Green Futures, a program to engage Black girls and youth from South LA’s frontline communities to improve environmental and community health. The program, which aims to increase participants’ access to education and career opportunities in environmental science and climate justice, will teach them how to use soil testing and bioremediation. Due to decades of discriminatory policies and systemic inequities, communities of color in South LA are disproportionately affected by health impacts caused by toxic, polluting facilities. Learn about the bioremediation efforts these young leaders will implement (with sunflowers)!

Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) recently filed a false advertising lawsuit against Danone Waters of America for representing evian bottled water as “healthy,” “natural,” and “sustainable”—despite these products containing health-harming microplastics and plastic chemical bisphenol-A (BPA), and creating plastic pollution. An independent laboratory evaluation showed both microplastics and bisphenol-A (BPA) in evian “natural” bottled water products. Additionally, another lawsuit is seeking to hold major consumer goods companies accountable for their pollution is moving forward in California. That case is led by Earth Island Institute, on behalf of PPC, International Marine Mammal Project, Shark Stewards, and 1,000 Fountains.

Proposition 4 is a $10 billion Climate Resilience bond on California’s November ballot aimed at tackling the urgent challenges posed by climate change. It will help fund projects to make communities safer and more resilient to wildfires, floods, droughts, and extreme heat. It also includes over $1 billion for sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and healthy food access, that would support both rural and urban communities. With California facing a budget deficit, Proposition 4 is likely the only source of funding for these projects. Read CalCAN’s blog to learn about our next steps to ensure a resilient, sustainable future for all Californians.

Join Earth Island’s New Leaders Initiative for a free virtual Eco-Anxiety Panel on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. PDT. This inspiring new event will be expertly facilitated by climate psychologist Leslie Davenport and Brower Youth Awards alumni. Come and explore the intersectionality of climate, grassroots activism, and psychology and learn new tools to build resiliency and stay engaged in environmental work without becoming overwhelmed or burned-out. Register and get access to the recording in case you can’t make it.

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Join an illuminating six-part webinar series celebrating the extensively updated second edition of Nature’s Phoenix, a groundbreaking book on mixed-severity wildfires. Coedited and authored by Wild Heritage's Dr. Dominick DellaSala and John Muir Project's Dr. Chad Hanson, the book includes contributions from numerous wildfire experts around the globe. The series, featuring presentations from contributing wildfire experts, explores key themes from the book to show how science is transforming our understanding of wildfires. Delve into topics about forest ecosystems, wildlife biology, and the impact of misinformed fire policies. View the full schedule and register. For more information, contact info@johnmuirproject.org.

By creating your will this month, you can get peace of mind for the future, protect your family, and even support a better tomorrow for all life on Earth. Nearly 67% of American adults don't have a will, and we’re sharing a free, online will-writing tool from FreeWill so 100% of our Earth Island community can protect the people and causes they love.

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Know someone who’s passionate about protecting North America’s wild carnivores and ready to put their talents in this space? Project Coyote is seeking a State Advocacy Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s state policy and advocacy campaigns. Read the complete position description and help spread the word!