greenpeace--2020-10-31--What’s at Stake in 2020: The Green New Deal

What ’ s at Stake in 2020 : The Green New Deal I want you to close your eyes and imagine something : I want you to imagine a world where a Green New Deal is a reality .
• None Where our legislators listened to the voices of millions of voters and activists by embracing solutions as big as the problems we face .
• None Where we ’ re investing in 100 % renewable energy and greener infrastructure around the country .
• None Where we ’ ve created millions of family-sustaining , union jobs to build solar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and so much more .
• None Where we no longer put Black , Brown , and Indigenous communities into sacrifice zones on the frontlines of the climate crisis .
Now I want you to imagine something a little less pleasant : what would happen if the status quo remains for another four years .
• None Imagine a world where we pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement and fall even further behind the rest of the world .
• None Where taxpayer dollars are spent on building missiles , oil drills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infrastructure .
• None A world where we ’ d be fighting on poor terrain just to stop the country from rather than building toward a Green New Deal with leaders in the House , Senate , and White House who believe the science and are open to pressure .
Here ’ s the truth : neither of these require a lot of imagination because they ’ re both within reach .
And if we want that better , greener future , we ’ re going to need to fight for it — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the weeks , months , and years after .
Please take a moment to make your plan to vote early , by mail , or in person on November 3rd .
And if you ’ ve already voted or have made your plan , all I ask is that you forward this email to FIVE people you know .
When it comes to combating the climate crisis , there isn ’ t a moment to waste .
According to scientists , we only have a few years to act before the damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — or at the very least , politicians who believe in and will act on science — we ’ ll put ourselves in a vastly better position to enact a Green New Deal and tackle this crisis head on .
But our work can ’ t ( and won ’ t ) stop there .
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many of the same long-standing injustices that the Green New Deal seeks to address : racial injustice , economic inequality , and climate change .
In very stark terms : the same health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made COVID more deadly .
Most often — and because of racist zoning policies that disproportionately makes the impact of pollution fall on BIPOC communities — the fossil fuel industry has contributed to the devastating number of deaths in Black communities and communities of color from COVID-19 .
So when we talk about what ’ s at stake in this election and how the Green New Deal plays a role , we ’ re also talking about the intersection of racial , economic , social , and environmental justice .
I hope you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your plan to vote .
Join us in fighting for not only a greener future , but a more just and equitable one .
As the deadline for voting approaches , we ’ re pulling out all the stops to make sure that you , your friends , family , neighbors , and every environmental voter has their voice heard before the polls close .
Our “ What ’ s at Stake ” series highlights a key issue that ’ s on the ballot .
If you haven ’ t voted yet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in your circle are on the fence , please share this post or have a conversation with them today .

What’s at Stake in 2020: The Green New Deal
I want you to close your eyes and imagine something: I want you to imagine a world where a Green New Deal is a reality.
Where our legislators listened to the voices of millions of voters and activists by embracing solutions as big as the problems we face.
Where we’re investing in 100% renewable energy and greener infrastructure around the country.
Where we’ve created millions of family-sustaining, union jobs to build solar panels, windmills, high-speed rails, and so much more.
Where we no longer put Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities into sacrifice zones on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Now I want you to imagine something a little less pleasant: what would happen if the status quo remains for another four years.
Imagine a world where we pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement and fall even further behind the rest of the world.
Where taxpayer dollars are spent on building missiles, oil drills, and corporate bailouts instead of green infrastructure.
A world where we’d be fighting on poor terrain just to stop the country from regressing even further, rather than building toward a Green New Deal with leaders in the House, Senate, and White House who believe the science and are open to pressure.
Here’s the truth: neither of these require a lot of imagination because they’re both within reach. And if we want that better, greener future, we’re going to need to fight for it — starting with this current election, and in the weeks, months, and years after.
Please take a moment to make your plan to vote early, by mail, or in person on November 3rd. And if you’ve already voted or have made your plan, all I ask is that you forward this email to FIVE people you know.
make a plan to vote
When it comes to combating the climate crisis, there isn’t a moment to waste. According to scientists, we only have a few years to act before the damage becomes irreversible. By electing climate leaders — or at the very least, politicians who believe in and will act on science — we’ll put ourselves in a vastly better position to enact a Green New Deal and tackle this crisis head on.
But our work can’t (and won’t) stop there. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many of the same long-standing injustices that the Green New Deal seeks to address: racial injustice, economic inequality, and climate change.
In very stark terms: the same health impacts caused by fossil fuel pollution has made COVID more deadly. Most often — and because of racist zoning policies that disproportionately makes the impact of pollution fall on BIPOC communities — the fossil fuel industry has contributed to the devastating number of deaths in Black communities and communities of color from COVID-19.
So when we talk about what’s at stake in this election and how the Green New Deal plays a role, we’re also talking about the intersection of racial, economic, social, and environmental justice.
I hope you’ll take a moment to make your plan to vote. Join us in fighting for not only a greener future, but a more just and equitable one.
make a plan to vote
As the deadline for voting approaches, we’re pulling out all the stops to make sure that you, your friends, family, neighbors, and every environmental voter has their voice heard before the polls close. Our “What’s at Stake” series highlights a key issue that’s on the ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time. If people in your circle are on the fence, please share this post or have a conversation with them today.


greenpeace--2020-11-02--What’s at Stake in 2020: Democracy

What’s at Stake in 2020: Democracy

When Congress returns in 2021 , we can start with passing bold democracy reforms like HR 1 .
But first , we have to elect new leaders .
Our elections are in desperate need of reform , there ’ s no question : most of us believe that for democracy to work for all of us , it must include us all .
But a powerful few have made voting deliberately difficult for people based on what we look like or where we live so they can continue to govern only for the wealthiest few .
And right now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What makes these attacks on democracy especially insidious is that the bulk of the barriers to voting are happening in majority Black , Brown , and low-income communities whose voices are being silenced .
This is in line with centuries of our government maintaining white supremacy above human rights , and it has got to go .
But progressives are ready to pass HR 1 — and help ensure everyone can vote .
With new leadership , with your vote , with new representation at the state , local , and national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our democracy so that it works for everyone .
Whether we are Black , white , Indigenous , immigrant , Latinx , or Asian , we know that for democracy to work for all of us , it must include us all .
When Congress returns in 2021 , we can start with passing HR 1 .
But first , we have to elect new leaders .
Make sure you ’ re set to vote , and share this link with your friends .
We need the next president to be a champion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For the People Act , passed by the House of Representatives as HR 1 in 2019 and cosponsored by all Senate Democrats , is a once-in-a-generation democracy reform package to clean up our political system , by : • Expanding access to the ballot and protecting voting rights , including making nation-wide voter registration automatic .
• Ending gerrymandering , preventing politicians from picking their voters , so that electoral districts are fairly drawn .
• Mandating commonsense disclosure of political spending by the government and holding elected officials to the highest ethical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strengthen our democracy and restore power to the people .
Everything , from expanding and protecting voting rights to campaign finance reform that can help get fossil fuel money out of politics is at stake .
Now more than ever we must create a democracy that ensures everyone can have their voices heard , and the next president must be a champion for doing so .
• Make a plan to vote right now • Tell the administration day 1 is for democracy by signing this petition The best way to make all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is the ultimate route to voter liberation on the path to putting people before the profits of the wealthy .
We are demanding people-centered legislation within the first 100 days of the election – and this is why it ’ s crucial for you to cast your ballot to make sure we elect leaders we can pressure to pass bold reforms like For the People Act .
If you ’ ve already voted , it ’ s crucial you use your voice to advocate for others to be able to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stress , without the hand of corporate profiteers driving the course of political elections .
Our movement won ’ t allow wealthy elites like Charles Koch to spend billions on political candidates .
This corruption in our electoral system is becoming even more prevalent each decade , check out our KingPins of Carbon report to learn more .
How do we win ?
Hundreds of Congressional members signed on to endorse the most progressive shift in our democratic strategy : HR 1 , For The People Act .
And a ton of groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League of Conservation Voters ( LCV ) , Public Citizen , and more 160+ groups of the Declaration for American Democracy coalition are pushing for it to be a top priority for the next administration .
Together , we can win real change .
It starts with your vote and your voice to tell the next administration to take the next step toward bold democracy reform – pass HR1 , the For the People Act , as the first order of business .
We are so close to winning sweeping electoral reforms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the deadline for voting approaches , we ’ re pulling out all the stops to make sure that you , your friends , family , neighbors , and every environmental voter has their voice heard before the polls close .
Our “ What ’ s at Stake ” series highlights a key issue that ’ s on the ballot .
If you haven ’ t voted yet , now is the time .
If people in your circle are on the fence , please share this post or have a conversation with them @ @

What’s at Stake in 2020: Democracy
When Congress returns in 2021, we can start with passing bold democracy reforms like HR 1. But first, we have to elect new leaders.
Our elections are in desperate need of reform, there’s no question: most of us believe that for democracy to work for all of us, it must include us all. But a powerful few have made voting deliberately difficult for people based on what we look like or where we live so they can continue to govern only for the wealthiest few. And right now, your vote could change all of that.
What makes these attacks on democracy especially insidious is that the bulk of the barriers to voting are happening in majority Black, Brown, and low-income communities whose voices are being silenced. This is in line with centuries of our government maintaining white supremacy above human rights, and it has got to go.
But progressives are ready to pass HR 1 — and help ensure everyone can vote. With new leadership, with your vote, with new representation at the state, local, and national levels, we can protect and strengthen our democracy so that it works for everyone. Whether we are Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant, Latinx, or Asian, we know that for democracy to work for all of us, it must include us all. When Congress returns in 2021, we can start with passing HR 1. But first, we have to elect new leaders. Make sure you’re set to vote, and share this link with your friends.
make a plan to vote
We need the next president to be a champion of democracy on day one.
The For the People Act, passed by the House of Representatives as HR 1 in 2019 and cosponsored by all Senate Democrats, is a once-in-a-generation democracy reform package to clean up our political system, by:
Expanding access to the ballot and protecting voting rights, including making nation-wide voter registration automatic.
and protecting voting rights, including making nation-wide voter registration automatic. Ending gerrymandering , preventing politicians from picking their voters, so that electoral districts are fairly drawn.
, preventing politicians from picking their voters, so that electoral districts are fairly drawn. Mandating commonsense disclosure of political spending by the government and holding elected officials to the highest ethical standards.
by the government and holding elected officials to the highest ethical standards. Other needed reforms to strengthen our democracy and restore power to the people.
Everything, from expanding and protecting voting rights to campaign finance reform that can help get fossil fuel money out of politics is at stake. Now more than ever we must create a democracy that ensures everyone can have their voices heard, and the next president must be a champion for doing so.
The best way to make all of this a reality is to vote. This is the ultimate route to voter liberation on the path to putting people before the profits of the wealthy. We are demanding people-centered legislation within the first 100 days of the election – and this is why it’s crucial for you to cast your ballot to make sure we elect leaders we can pressure to pass bold reforms like For the People Act.
If you’ve already voted, it’s crucial you use your voice to advocate for others to be able to do the same, without barriers, without stress, without the hand of corporate profiteers driving the course of political elections.
Our movement won’t allow wealthy elites like Charles Koch to spend billions on political candidates. This corruption in our electoral system is becoming even more prevalent each decade, check out our KingPins of Carbon report to learn more.
How do we win? Hundreds of Congressional members signed on to endorse the most progressive shift in our democratic strategy: HR 1, For The People Act. And a ton of groups like Democracy Initiative, Common Cause, League of Conservation Voters (LCV), Public Citizen, and more 160+ groups of the Declaration for American Democracy coalition are pushing for it to be a top priority for the next administration. Together, we can win real change.
It starts with your vote and your voice to tell the next administration to take the next step toward bold democracy reform – pass HR1, the For the People Act, as the first order of business.
We are so close to winning sweeping electoral reforms and a brighter future for democracy.
make a plan to vote
As the deadline for voting approaches, we’re pulling out all the stops to make sure that you, your friends, family, neighbors, and every environmental voter has their voice heard before the polls close. Our “What’s at Stake” series highlights a key issue that’s on the ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time. If people in your circle are on the fence, please share this post or have a conversation with them today.


greenpeace--2020-11-02--What’s at Stake in 2020: Climate Resilience

This summer Siberia is extremely suffering from various consequences of climate change : heat waves , oil spills caused by permafrost thawing and raging forest fires .
Greenpeace Russia team has documented forest fires in the Krasnoyarsk region .
It is a clear evidence of a climate emergency : the northern landscape is being transformed by heat and fire .
While Russian authorities are failing to stop these fires , valuable for the planet taiga continues burning with the consequences to local people and big contribution to climate change .
Four years of Donald Trump has meant four years of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an already overheated planet .
Climate change hasn ’ t waited .
To date , the hottest years globally have all occurred since 1998 , with eight of the top ten being in the last decade .
Now , voters could usher in climate solutions for the future like : transitioning to clean energy , passing a Green New Deal , rejoining the world in the Paris Agreement .
Climate voters like you are turning out in record numbers to elect a president who our movement can hold accountable to prevent the worst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as deal with the impacts that we ’ re already feeling .
What we don ’ t need is a leader who prides himself on being in the pocket of Big Oil and who takes meetings with oil and gas CEO ’ s asking for bailouts while denying relief for suffering communities during the COVID crisis .
Protecting communities from the impacts of the fossil fuel-driven climate crisis requires steady leadership , a belief in science , and empathy for the people who are being affected .
( What it doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people or off-the-wall ideas like “ sweeping forests ” ) .
We can ’ t wait a minute longer to tackle the root cause of the climate crisis .
We can ’ t wait for protection for our friends and neighbors .
And today ’ s the day to get your ballot in .
Make sure you ( and your friends and family ) are set to vote climate leaders into office before the polls close tonight .
Here ’ s what ’ s at stake on your ballot Across the west coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Washington have added up to the worst fire season on record .
In California this year alone , wildfires have burned more than 4 million acres , including four of the five largest wildfires in the state ’ s recorded history .
In Oregon , twice as many acres burned across the state in just 3 days than in any previous year in the last decade .
Meanwhile , millions have spent weeks suffering from dangerous , record-shattering air pollution from the smoke , while hundreds of thousands have had to cobble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And none of this is a coincidence .
This climate crisis is fueling these fires , contributing to larger and faster fires and a longer fire season , worsened by record-breaking heatwaves and droughts .
Wildfires aren ’ t the only thing made worse by the continued burning of fossil fuels .
The climate crisis is supercharging tropical storms .
Eleven storms have already hit the US this year , Hurricane Zeta just days ago , for the first time in over a century .
In August , Hurricane Laura struck in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gas industry , with hundreds of refineries and petrochemical facilities forced to emit millions of pounds of toxic pollution prior to evacuation .
On top of wildfires , western states are now facing a climate-driven megadrought that could be the worst in 1,200 years .
California saw the hottest temperatures on record in September and the hottest temperature on earth ever recorded ( in Death Valley ) in August .
This drought sets the stage for more catastrophic wildfires , and further strains water supplies for the western region .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , a hurricane , a record-breaking wildfire season , or whatever 2021 has in store for us — that reveal our humanity .
Will we allow the handling of these crises to be dictated by polluters , billionaires , and corrupt politicians , or will we the people demand a more just , compassionate , and science-based response to the crises we face ?
We don ’ t need more handouts to fossil fuel companies or cruise ships , we need leadership that focuses on protecting people .
To that end , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be worked with and pressured to do the right thing , instead of stonewalling , ignorance , and destruction .
That ’ s why we need progressive leaders up and down the ballot — from your neighborhood to the White House .
After watching the Senate spend months holding up the HEROES Act , which would provide crucial COVID relief , it ’ s clear that our current politicians are not up to the task .
Our response to every heartbreaking disaster , fire , storm , pandemic , or other consequence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is on the ballot right now .
With higher numbers of absentee ballots this year , it may take more time to count all the votes and we may not know the final election results on election night this year .
But that ’ s OK .
Counting every vote is more important than speedy election results !
We are voting in record numbers , and together we will swear in a government elected by and for us .
As the deadline for voting approaches , we ’ re pulling out all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your friends , family , neighbors , and every environmental voter has their voice heard before the polls close .
Our “ What ’ s at Stake ” series highlights a key issue that ’ s on the ballot .
If you haven ’ t voted yet , now is the time .
If people in your circle are on the fence , please share this post or have a conversation with them today .

What’s at Stake in 2020: Climate Resilience
This summer Siberia is extremely suffering from various consequences of climate change: heat waves, oil spills caused by permafrost thawing and raging forest fires. Greenpeace Russia team has documented forest fires in the Krasnoyarsk region. It is a clear evidence of a climate emergency: the northern landscape is being transformed by heat and fire. While Russian authorities are failing to stop these fires, valuable for the planet taiga continues burning with the consequences to local people and big contribution to climate change.
Four years of Donald Trump has meant four years of spewing more and more carbon pollution into an already overheated planet. Climate change hasn’t waited. To date, the hottest years globally have all occurred since 1998, with eight of the top ten being in the last decade. Now, voters could usher in climate solutions for the future like: transitioning to clean energy, passing a Green New Deal, rejoining the world in the Paris Agreement.
Climate voters like you are turning out in record numbers to elect a president who our movement can hold accountable to prevent the worst effects of climate change, as well as deal with the impacts that we’re already feeling. What we don’t need is a leader who prides himself on being in the pocket of Big Oil and who takes meetings with oil and gas CEO’s asking for bailouts while denying relief for suffering communities during the COVID crisis.
Protecting communities from the impacts of the fossil fuel-driven climate crisis requires steady leadership, a belief in science, and empathy for the people who are being affected. (What it doesn’t involve is bailing out polluters instead of people or off-the-wall ideas like “sweeping forests”). We can’t wait a minute longer to tackle the root cause of the climate crisis. We can’t wait for protection for our friends and neighbors. And today’s the day to get your ballot in. Make sure you (and your friends and family) are set to vote climate leaders into office before the polls close tonight.
make a plan to vote
Here’s what’s at stake on your ballot
Fires
Across the west coast, fires in California, Oregon, and Washington have added up to the worst fire season on record. In California this year alone, wildfires have burned more than 4 million acres, including four of the five largest wildfires in the state’s recorded history. In Oregon, twice as many acres burned across the state in just 3 days than in any previous year in the last decade. Meanwhile, millions have spent weeks suffering from dangerous, record-shattering air pollution from the smoke, while hundreds of thousands have had to cobble together an evacuation plan during a pandemic. And none of this is a coincidence. This climate crisis is fueling these fires, contributing to larger and faster fires and a longer fire season, worsened by record-breaking heatwaves and droughts.
Hurricanes
Wildfires aren’t the only thing made worse by the continued burning of fossil fuels. The climate crisis is supercharging tropical storms. Eleven storms have already hit the US this year, Hurricane Zeta just days ago, for the first time in over a century. In August, Hurricane Laura struck in the heart of the Gulf Coast oil and gas industry, with hundreds of refineries and petrochemical facilities forced to emit millions of pounds of toxic pollution prior to evacuation.
Drought
On top of wildfires, western states are now facing a climate-driven megadrought that could be the worst in 1,200 years. California saw the hottest temperatures on record in September and the hottest temperature on earth ever recorded (in Death Valley) in August. This drought sets the stage for more catastrophic wildfires, and further strains water supplies for the western region.
It’s moments of crisis — whether a pandemic, a hurricane, a record-breaking wildfire season, or whatever 2021 has in store for us — that reveal our humanity. Will we allow the handling of these crises to be dictated by polluters, billionaires, and corrupt politicians, or will we the people demand a more just, compassionate, and science-based response to the crises we face? We don’t need more handouts to fossil fuel companies or cruise ships, we need leadership that focuses on protecting people. To that end, we need to elect lawmakers who can be worked with and pressured to do the right thing, instead of stonewalling, ignorance, and destruction.
That’s why we need progressive leaders up and down the ballot — from your neighborhood to the White House. After watching the Senate spend months holding up the HEROES Act, which would provide crucial COVID relief, it’s clear that our current politicians are not up to the task. Our response to every heartbreaking disaster, fire, storm, pandemic, or other consequence of the way the planet has been treated is on the ballot right now.
With higher numbers of absentee ballots this year, it may take more time to count all the votes and we may not know the final election results on election night this year. But that’s OK. Counting every vote is more important than speedy election results!
We are voting in record numbers, and together we will swear in a government elected by and for us.
make a plan to vote
As the deadline for voting approaches, we’re pulling out all the stops to make sure that you, your friends, family, neighbors, and every environmental voter has their voice heard before the polls close. Our “What’s at Stake” series highlights a key issue that’s on the ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time. If people in your circle are on the fence, please share this post or have a conversation with them today.


greenpeace--2020-11-02--If we want a Green New Deal, we need climate leaders in office — but who?

If we want a Green New Deal , we need climate leaders in office — but who ?
Greenpeace has identified some of these climate leaders , just like we did during the primary elections .
No matter who wins the White House , Greenpeace supporters and our allies in the climate movement have a fight ahead of us in 2021 .
We have the power as a movement to replace the climate denier in the White House with a candidate who can be pressured and moved towards the green future that we need .
Learn more about Greenpeace ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — people power to champion the passage of Green New Deal .
But the fight doesn ’ t stop at the top of the ticket .
In order to pass a Green New Deal and phase out fossil fuel production through a just transition , we need to ensure that the climate crisis is at the top of the legislative agenda of the new Congress .
That ’ s why Greenpeace is also focusing on encouraging our supporters to elect climate leaders to Congress this November .
Who are the Climate Leaders running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these climate leaders , just like we did during the primary elections .
We need legislators who are committed to stopping the expansion of fossil fuels and ensuring a just transition with a Green New Deal .
We particularly want to uplift the following candidates in priority races who we have identified as climate leaders .
Every candidate on our list has signed the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge and supports a Green New Deal .
Additionally , these candidates meet one or more of the following criteria : • for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we phase • to end federal giveaways to the fossil fuel industry and stop fossil fuel bailouts In some cases , we don ’ t yet know where they stand on the THRIVE Agenda and the End Polluter Welfare Act — but their records and campaign platforms suggest to us that our movement can work with them to pass legislation that will help workers and frontline communities recover from the crises we are facing today , and say “ no more ” to fossil fuel companies ’ reckless plans to drill their way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Greenpeace USA is not endorsing these candidates .
When it comes to those in power , we support candidates who have pledged the policies we listed above – and we then show up and make sure they keep their promises .
Once elected , we need these leaders to enact a Green New Deal and take on fossil fuel CEOs .
What we do believe is that these candidates ’ records show their commitment to be the kind of leaders we need in government .
And we ’ re ready to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold these candidates and all elected officials accountable to meet the demands of science and justice .
In some cases , we don ’ t yet know where they stand on the THRIVE Agenda and the End Polluter Welfare Act — but their records and campaign platforms suggest to us that our movement can work with them to pass legislation that will help workers and frontline communities recover from the crises we are facing today , and say “ no more ” to fossil fuel companies ’ reckless plans to drill their way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Greenpeace USA is not endorsing these candidates .
When it comes to those in power , we support candidates who have pledged the policies we listed above — and we then show up and make sure they keep their promises .
Once elected , we need these leaders to enact a Green New Deal and take on fossil fuel CEOs .
What we do believe is that these candidates ’ records show their commitment to being the kind of leaders we need in government .
And we ’ re ready to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold these candidates and all elected officials accountable to meet the demands of science and justice .
Who are some of the climate leaders to support ?
Greenpeace supporters have been going above and beyond to get out the vote for these candidates — and important battleground states — to ensure that we have a legislative branch ready to fight for a Green New Deal and a fossil fuel phase-out starting in January 2021 .
Greenpeace volunteers have contacted over three million voters and counting through our call team , text team , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership program to communicate the importance of this election and prepare to mobilize after the election — because we know , this fight doesn ’ t end on November 3rd .
This is just the beginning of our fight — electing climate leaders won ’ t fix everything , but it will give us an opening to demand real change in Washington .
After the election , we must be prepared to ramp up the pressure on all elected officials to pass a Green New Deal and ensure a green , just , @ @ @ @

If we want a Green New Deal, we need climate leaders in office — but who?
Greenpeace has identified some of these climate leaders, just like we did during the primary elections.
No matter who wins the White House, Greenpeace supporters and our allies in the climate movement have a fight ahead of us in 2021. We have the power as a movement to replace the climate denier in the White House with a candidate who can be pressured and moved towards the green future that we need.
Learn more about Greenpeace’s dedication to building — and flexing — people power to champion the passage of Green New Deal.
But the fight doesn’t stop at the top of the ticket. In order to pass a Green New Deal and phase out fossil fuel production through a just transition, we need to ensure that the climate crisis is at the top of the legislative agenda of the new Congress.
That’s why Greenpeace is also focusing on encouraging our supporters to elect climate leaders to Congress this November.
Who are the Climate Leaders running for office?
Greenpeace has identified some of these climate leaders, just like we did during the primary elections. We need legislators who are committed to stopping the expansion of fossil fuels and ensuring a just transition with a Green New Deal.
We particularly want to uplift the following candidates in priority races who we have identified as climate leaders.
Every candidate on our list has signed the No Fossil Fuel Money pledge and supports a Green New Deal.
Additionally, these candidates meet one or more of the following criteria:
Co-sponsored or publicly support the THRIVE Agenda for a green and just recovery from the crises we phase Co-sponsored or public support the End Polluter Welfare Act to end federal giveaways to the fossil fuel industry and stop fossil fuel bailouts
In some cases, we don’t yet know where they stand on the THRIVE Agenda and the End Polluter Welfare Act — but their records and campaign platforms suggest to us that our movement can work with them to pass legislation that will help workers and frontline communities recover from the crises we are facing today, and say “no more” to fossil fuel companies’ reckless plans to drill their way to climate catastrophe.
To be clear: Greenpeace USA is not endorsing these candidates. When it comes to those in power, we support candidates who have pledged the policies we listed above – and we then show up and make sure they keep their promises. Once elected, we need these leaders to enact a Green New Deal and take on fossil fuel CEOs.
What we do believe is that these candidates’ records show their commitment to be the kind of leaders we need in government. And we’re ready to work with volunteers and supporters like you to hold these candidates and all elected officials accountable to meet the demands of science and justice.
In some cases, we don’t yet know where they stand on the THRIVE Agenda and the End Polluter Welfare Act — but their records and campaign platforms suggest to us that our movement can work with them to pass legislation that will help workers and frontline communities recover from the crises we are facing today, and say “no more” to fossil fuel companies’ reckless plans to drill their way to climate catastrophe.
To be clear: Greenpeace USA is not endorsing these candidates. When it comes to those in power, we support candidates who have pledged the policies we listed above — and we then show up and make sure they keep their promises. Once elected, we need these leaders to enact a Green New Deal and take on fossil fuel CEOs.
What we do believe is that these candidates’ records show their commitment to being the kind of leaders we need in government. And we’re ready to work with volunteers and supporters like you to hold these candidates and all elected officials accountable to meet the demands of science and justice.
Who are some of the climate leaders to support?
Greenpeace supporters have been going above and beyond to get out the vote for these candidates — and important battleground states — to ensure that we have a legislative branch ready to fight for a Green New Deal and a fossil fuel phase-out starting in January 2021. Greenpeace volunteers have contacted over three million voters and counting through our call team, text team, Unidxs team, and the Greenpeace 2020 leadership program to communicate the importance of this election and prepare to mobilize after the election — because we know, this fight doesn’t end on November 3rd.
This is just the beginning of our fight — electing climate leaders won’t fix everything, but it will give us an opening to demand real change in Washington. After the election, we must be prepared to ramp up the pressure on all elected officials to pass a Green New Deal and ensure a green, just, and peaceable future.


greenpeace--2020-11-02--If we want a Green New Deal, we need climate leaders in office — but how?

If we want a Green New Deal , we need climate leaders in office — but how ?
Everything is at stake this election season .
To make the green and just future we dream of , Greenpeace put it all on the line in 2020 to build and demonstrate our independent people power .
Everything is at stake this election season .
To make the green and just future we dream of , Greenpeace put it all on the line in 2020 to build and demonstrate our independent people power .
We know that we have to make politicians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the other way around if we are to truly end the twin racial and climate crises we ’ re facing .
And we know it ’ s doable : In the 2016 election , 10 million people who said they cared about the climate didn ’ t vote .
In this 2020 election , if every climate voter gets to vote , we have the power to swap a destructive force in the White House with a movable one , someone whose stance on environmental justice can be pushed with enough political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubled down on this strategy , using the moment to build up a national volunteer program with like-minded partners , climate champions , and Fire Drill Friday ’ s to build a movement of millions of climate voters who will show up to vote , and demand accountability from elected leaders to protect the environment .
Elections have a really clear goal ( boot Trump out of office ) , strategy ( get people to vote ) , and tactics ( text bank , phone bank , relational organizing , and GOTV ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from across the country have signed up to text bank , phonebank , or reach out to their friends and family members with Greenpeace and Fire Drill Fridays .
We ’ ve already contacted over 2 million people using sophisticated targeting data to identify these climate voters and make sure they know the stakes in this election and how to cast their votes in support of our planet .
Volunteers like Amalia A .
— a new member on our Unidxs team who deeply understands the importance the Latinx community has in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while this work starts with getting Donald Trump out of office , it doesn ’ t end there .
Learn more about the climate champions running for office !
We are empowering , organizing , and mobilizing an unstoppable wave of climate voters who will not only win the presidency , keep the House , and take back the Senate , but will push all of these — and future — elected officials to have the confidence and fortitude to pass a Green New Deal once in power .
When it comes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we aren ’ t growing , we are shrinking.
” And this key organizing mantra doesn ’ t just mean the sheer numbers of people we need to mobilize .
It also means the skills we are offering to our fellow comrades to help them fight on their own terms .
If we want to hit Erica Chenoweths ’ 3.5 % of active popular support needed to bring about real change , we can ’ t do it on our own .
We need volunteers with the skills , knowledge , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see in this world and towards the green and just future we envision .
We recently completed a 6-week training series where we had 50 GP volunteer graduates who learned not only our GOTV tactics , but they learned how to also recruit and mobilize their friends and family to push for social change .
Pamela N. , a long time Greenpeace volunteer is one of our new leaders , said she is “ grateful for the opportunity to bring [ her ] heart ( the environment ) to the election in such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this work —- the calls and texts to voters in swing states and races — is the most impactful work she ’ s ever done with Greenpeace .
If you ’ d like to learn more information about how the volunteer program works and making a plan to vote , visit Vote for Climate where you ’ ll learn more about Greenpeace ’ s national volunteer program and the following volunteer teams : • Call Team — Facilitating critical conversations with voters about climate justice and the 2020 election over the phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greenpeace supporters through text messages • Greenpeace Unidxs — Using both phone banking and text banking to do outreach to elevate stories from the Latinx community , all in Spanish • Advanced Call Team — Call members from all different parts of the Greenpeace volunteer team , serving as an agile , flexible team ready to support the movement in whatever ways it needs No matter the outcome of the election , we can not win transformative campaigns without high levels of public participation , and we can not gain high levels of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do the most important work of the movement .

If we want a Green New Deal, we need climate leaders in office — but how?
Everything is at stake this election season. To make the green and just future we dream of, Greenpeace put it all on the line in 2020 to build and demonstrate our independent people power.
Everything is at stake this election season. To make the green and just future we dream of, Greenpeace put it all on the line in 2020 to build and demonstrate our independent people power. We know that we have to make politicians and candidates beholden to our influence, not the other way around if we are to truly end the twin racial and climate crises we’re facing. And we know it’s doable: In the 2016 election, 10 million people who said they cared about the climate didn’t vote. In this 2020 election, if every climate voter gets to vote, we have the power to swap a destructive force in the White House with a movable one, someone whose stance on environmental justice can be pushed with enough political pressure.
Since August, Greenpeace has doubled down on this strategy, using the moment to build up a national volunteer program with like-minded partners, climate champions, and Fire Drill Friday’s to build a movement of millions of climate voters who will show up to vote, and demand accountability from elected leaders to protect the environment. Elections have a really clear goal (boot Trump out of office), strategy (get people to vote), and tactics (text bank, phone bank, relational organizing, and GOTV).
To date, over 4,000 volunteers from across the country have signed up to text bank, phonebank, or reach out to their friends and family members with Greenpeace and Fire Drill Fridays. We’ve already contacted over 2 million people using sophisticated targeting data to identify these climate voters and make sure they know the stakes in this election and how to cast their votes in support of our planet.
Volunteers like Amalia A. — a new member on our Unidxs team who deeply understands the importance the Latinx community has in this country and this election — know that while this work starts with getting Donald Trump out of office, it doesn’t end there.
We are empowering, organizing, and mobilizing an unstoppable wave of climate voters who will not only win the presidency, keep the House, and take back the Senate, but will push all of these — and future — elected officials to have the confidence and fortitude to pass a Green New Deal once in power.
When it comes to people power, we know that “if we aren’t growing, we are shrinking.” And this key organizing mantra doesn’t just mean the sheer numbers of people we need to mobilize. It also means the skills we are offering to our fellow comrades to help them fight on their own terms. If we want to hit Erica Chenoweths’ 3.5% of active popular support needed to bring about real change, we can’t do it on our own. We need volunteers with the skills, knowledge, and resources to fight against the injustices we see in this world and towards the green and just future we envision.
We recently completed a 6-week training series where we had 50 GP volunteer graduates who learned not only our GOTV tactics, but they learned how to also recruit and mobilize their friends and family to push for social change. Pamela N., a long time Greenpeace volunteer is one of our new leaders, said she is “grateful for the opportunity to bring [her] heart (the environment) to the election in such a powerful and action-oriented way” and that this work —- the calls and texts to voters in swing states and races — is the most impactful work she’s ever done with Greenpeace.
If you’d like to learn more information about how the volunteer program works and making a plan to vote, visit Vote for Climate where you’ll learn more about Greenpeace’s national volunteer program and the following volunteer teams:
Call Team — Facilitating critical conversations with voters about climate justice and the 2020 election over the phone
Text Team — Reaching out to Greenpeace supporters through text messages
Greenpeace Unidxs — Using both phone banking and text banking to do outreach to elevate stories from the Latinx community, all in Spanish
Advanced Call Team — Call members from all different parts of the Greenpeace volunteer team, serving as an agile, flexible team ready to support the movement in whatever ways it needs
No matter the outcome of the election, we cannot win transformative campaigns without high levels of public participation, and we cannot gain high levels of participation without deeply committed, empowered volunteers to do the most important work of the movement.


greenpeace--2020-11-02--10 Reasons Latinxs Need To Vote This Election

10 Reasons Latinxs Need To Vote This Election Planeta G , Greenpeace USA ’ s Latinx web series , tapped into the power of voting by counting down the top reasons why Latinx communities need to turn out the vote .
Latinxs hold the key to this Presidential election .
There are 32 million eligible Latinx voters , and 70 % of Latinxs see climate change as a high priority .
For Latinx Heritage Month and the lead-up to the election , we aired special Planeta G episodes , called Estamos Unidxs , to help Latinx folks vote for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ setting the stage for the right to a healthy environment and democracy and a just , green , and peaceful future .
We are already experiencing higher temperatures and record-setting heat waves with more frequent and severe droughts—and frontline communities are affected first , and worst .
Latinx communities are among the most affected by the changing climate .
It would be wrong to talk about what Latinx people “ need ” to do in this election without acknowledging that Latinx , and other People of Color , especially Black Americans , have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s democratic process .
The solutions are not as simple as just voting , of course ; our organizing for just , green , and inclusive governance will take a lot more work .
But , this is a first step to ensure that we can build a people powered democracy .
Watch the videos below and learn from the amazing Carolina Guerra , a Colombian actress and activist ; Marina Testino , Peruvian American fashion icon and ARTivist ; Natalie Carey from the # VoteLikeaMadre Campaign ; and Mónica Ramírez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of She Se Puede .
10 .
We are all connected The outcome of the election not only impacts people living in the U.S. , but the health and well-being of the planet .
The U.S. is the second largest carbon-emitter in the world and has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement which aims to cut back carbon emissions to zero by 2050 .
The U.S. needs a President that takes climate change seriously and rejoins the Paris Agreement .
The U.S. has the capacity and global responsibility to not just rejoin the Paris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast — to move off of fossil fuels and to 100 % renewable energy as soon as possible .
Watch the Planeta G episode featuring Carolina Guerra for reasons 10 , 9 , and 8 : Climate change is displacing communities all over the world , particularly affecting countries like Guatemala , Nicaragua , El Salvador .
Many are left with no choice but to emigrate in order to survive .
We need a President who won ’ t lock children and families in cages for needing to escape climate devastation .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , targeting trans individuals and exposing them to discrimination .
We need to elect a President who values the lives of LGBT+ people , reinstates protections , and advocates for the community .
Our oceans are in peril .
We can ’ t afford another President that will allow the further destruction of our oceans .
At least half of the world ’ s oxygen comes from the ocean ; it ’ s our responsibility to restore it back to health .
Protecting 30 % of our oceans by 2030 is critical if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rich ocean ecosystems and mitigate the worst impacts of climate change .
Watch the episode featuring Marina Testino for reasons 7 , 6 , and 5 : We have a plastic crisis in the United States .
65 trash trucks per day of plastic waste are dumped into the ocean in the United States via our land , rivers and coasts !
Donald Trump continues to side with the fossil fuel industry , knowing that according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration , the burning of fossil fuels is responsible for 76 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These gases contribute to the greenhouse effect and are already impacting millions of people .
We need a President who will phase out fossil fuels and supports clean and renewable energy .
Latinx workers across industries have been historically exploited for their labor with minimal protections .
Latinos also make up over half the labor force in service sectors that were considered essential after the COVID-19 pandemic started .
Especially during the pandemic , essential workers , including farmworkers , have been overlooked , experiencing racism and inequality , and threats to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and climate crisis , such as the record breaking wild fires .
We need a President that prioritizes people over profits .
Latinxs in the U.S. are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change .
Big polluters set up their plants in our backyards , putting our kids more at risk for asthma and other diseases .
We need climate plans that center around environmental justice and force big polluters to pay for the harm they are causing .
Watch the Planeta G episode featuring Natalie Carey from # VoteLikeAMadre for reasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and coal companies have known about the effects of burning fossil fuels for decades .
We need to stop bailing these companies , keep oil in the ground , and work on a just transition to a clean energy economy .
Heat waves , water shortages , wildfires , stronger and more frequent storms — these are just some of the changes threatening our communities .
We need a leader who follows science and makes bold systemic changes to mitigate the worst effects of climate change .
We need a President who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities and has a plan to address them .
We need a President who doesn ’ t vilify our communities and labels us thugs or criminals .
Latinx communities in the U.S. hold so much power .
It ’ s time we use it to elect a President that has our best interest in mind .
Watch the Planeta G episode with Monica Ramirez from She Se Puede : Planeta G is a web series about the intersection of the environmental movement and the Latinx community by Greenpeace USA .
You can check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subscribing to the Greenpeace USA YouTube Channel , or following @ GreenpeaceUSA on Instagram .

10 Reasons Latinxs Need To Vote This Election
Planeta G, Greenpeace USA’s Latinx web series, tapped into the power of voting by counting down the top reasons why Latinx communities need to turn out the vote.
Latinxs hold the key to this Presidential election. There are 32 million eligible Latinx voters, and 70% of Latinxs see climate change as a high priority. For Latinx Heritage Month and the lead-up to the election, we aired special Planeta G episodes, called Estamos Unidxs, to help Latinx folks vote for the climate.
This election is critical in setting the stage for the right to a healthy environment and democracy and a just, green, and peaceful future. We are already experiencing higher temperatures and record-setting heat waves with more frequent and severe droughts—and frontline communities are affected first, and worst. Latinx communities are among the most affected by the changing climate.
It would be wrong to talk about what Latinx people “need” to do in this election without acknowledging that Latinx, and other People of Color, especially Black Americans, have been barred from fully participating in this country’s democratic process. The solutions are not as simple as just voting, of course; our organizing for just, green, and inclusive governance will take a lot more work. But, this is a first step to ensure that we can build a people powered democracy.
Let’s elect a candidate who actually has a plan to tackle the climate crisis—and, more importantly, a candidate who actually responds to pressure and demands from us—the people—and our movements.
Watch the videos below and learn from the amazing Carolina Guerra, a Colombian actress and activist; Marina Testino, Peruvian American fashion icon and ARTivist; Natalie Carey from the #VoteLikeaMadre Campaign; and Mónica Ramírez, author, activist, and founder of She Se Puede.
10. We are all connected
The outcome of the election not only impacts people living in the U.S., but the health and well-being of the planet. The U.S. is the second largest carbon-emitter in the world and has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement which aims to cut back carbon emissions to zero by 2050. The U.S. needs a President that takes climate change seriously and rejoins the Paris Agreement. The U.S. has the capacity and global responsibility to not just rejoin the Paris Agreement, but to do more — fast — to move off of fossil fuels and to 100% renewable energy as soon as possible.
Watch the Planeta G episode featuring Carolina Guerra for reasons 10, 9, and 8:
9. Climate Migration
Climate change is displacing communities all over the world, particularly affecting countries like Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador. Many are left with no choice but to emigrate in order to survive. We need a President who won’t lock children and families in cages for needing to escape climate devastation.
8. LGBTQI+ Rights
The current administration has rolled back LGBT protections, targeting trans individuals and exposing them to discrimination. We need to elect a President who values the lives of LGBT+ people, reinstates protections, and advocates for the community.
7. Ocean Protection
Our oceans are in peril. We can’t afford another President that will allow the further destruction of our oceans. At least half of the world’s oxygen comes from the ocean; it’s our responsibility to restore it back to health. Protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030 is critical if we hope to restore America’s rich ocean ecosystems and mitigate the worst impacts of climate change.
Watch the episode featuring Marina Testino for reasons 7, 6, and 5:
6. Plastic Pollution
We have a plastic crisis in the United States. 65 trash trucks per day of plastic waste are dumped into the ocean in the United States via our land, rivers and coasts! Donald Trump continues to side with the fossil fuel industry, knowing that according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the burning of fossil fuels is responsible for 76 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. These gases contribute to the greenhouse effect and are already impacting millions of people. We need a President who will phase out fossil fuels and supports clean and renewable energy.
5. Labor
Latinx workers across industries have been historically exploited for their labor with minimal protections. Latinos also make up over half the labor force in service sectors that were considered essential after the COVID-19 pandemic started. Especially during the pandemic, essential workers, including farmworkers, have been overlooked, experiencing racism and inequality, and threats to their well being because of the pandemic and climate crisis, such as the record breaking wild fires. We need a President that prioritizes people over profits.
4. Environmental Racism
Latinxs in the U.S. are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Big polluters set up their plants in our backyards, putting our kids more at risk for asthma and other diseases. We need climate plans that center around environmental justice and force big polluters to pay for the harm they are causing.
Watch the Planeta G episode featuring Natalie Carey from #VoteLikeAMadre for reasons 4 and 3:
3. Fossil Fuel Accountability
Oil, gas, and coal companies have known about the effects of burning fossil fuels for decades. We need to stop bailing these companies, keep oil in the ground, and work on a just transition to a clean energy economy.
2. Climate Change
Heat waves, water shortages, wildfires, stronger and more frequent storms — these are just some of the changes threatening our communities. We need a leader who follows science and makes bold systemic changes to mitigate the worst effects of climate change.
1. Advocate for Latinx Communities
We need a President who understands the issues that matter to Latinx communities and has a plan to address them. We need a President who doesn’t vilify our communities and labels us thugs or criminals. Latinx communities in the U.S. hold so much power. It’s time we use it to elect a President that has our best interest in mind.
Watch the Planeta G episode with Monica Ramirez from She Se Puede:
Planeta G is a web series about the intersection of the environmental movement and the Latinx community by Greenpeace USA. You can check out other episodes abd stay updated by subscribing to the Greenpeace USA YouTube Channel, or following @GreenpeaceUSA on Instagram.


greenpeace--2020-11-01--What’s at Stake in 2020: International Cooperation on Climate

What ’ s at Stake in 2020 : International Cooperation on Climate Greenpeace Hungary displayed a burning Earth at Heroes ’ Square , in Budapest , to call for immediate action in a state of climate emergency .
Greenpeace demands the Hungarian government in a petition to act immediately to defend its people .
Climate justice will require global unity on an unprecedented scale , but Donald Trump is literally building walls to tear us apart .
We the people have the power and it is time for us to rise up , vote him out , and demand a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organization , all of us at Greenpeace know that we are living in a climate emergency and that a safe future requires global , coordinated action .
Instead , Trump has set out to reward oil and coal companies and challenge efforts to address the crisis .
I ’ ll never forget the day when Trump announced that the US would pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement , effective after this upcoming election .
It was yet another cynical move to reward polluters at a great cost to us and future generations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finished .
If anything , this should make us more determined , provide greater motivation and momentum for everyone to join together to make sure everyone turns out to the polls and that every vote counts .
The Paris Agreement has been agreed to by 197 countries — every nation on earth .
It ushered in pledges to reduce carbon pollution , switch to clean energy , and protect forests .
But despite the alarm bells from scientists , and the increasing fires , hurricanes , droughts , and other climate fueled natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does , chose chaos over any semblance of progress .
This is how Trump operates , and it harms all of us .
We can not allow our leaders to bring havoc , destruction , and mistrust across the globe — ignoring human rights and trashing international agreements — all at great cost to people and planet .
From Congress , to the Senate , to the White House , the path forward to a better future for the entire planet is at stake in this election .
We must join together across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ensure every vote is counted , and swear in a government elected by and for us .
Take a minute to make sure you ( and share with your friends ) are registered and set to vote climate leaders into office before the election ends tomorrow night .
Not only is Trump disparaging the Paris Climate Treaty , he also continues to cozy up to authoritarians with anti-environmental agendas .
Trump ( and many Republican senators ) defend the far-right wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro , whose primary agenda seems to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burning the Amazon Rainforest and Pantanal Wetlands at record pace .
We need a president that will show solidarity to Brazilians — not just shrug at the destruction of the Amazon before this critical rainforest reaches a dangerous tipping point in which it could fail as an ecosystem .
Here ’ s the thing : each threat facing vital ecosystems is a threat to the people who live in them .
I see the injustice of our plastic pollution swamping communities treated like landfills .
I ’ ve watched as the plastic industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to expand plastics into Kenya at the expense of the people who are impacted .
A global treaty to protect 30 % of the world ’ s oceans would protect millions who depend on the sea for their lives and livelihoods , but this administration refuses to take the necessary action to support it .
The environmental crises we face are global .
What happens abroad impacts us and what happens in the U.S. impacts the world .
Trump ’ s assault on the environment at home has been unprecedented — but setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , more plastic pollution , and forest destruction and tearing up any advances like the Paris Climate Accord raises the stakes of this critical election for the entire global community .
The U.S. must do better on the world stage and it starts with voting Trump out of office .
Get those ballots in now — voting ends tomorrow .
We can not wait .
The world is waiting , watching , and hoping for a change .
As the deadline for voting approaches , we ’ re pulling out all the stops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends , family , neighbors , and every environmental voter has their voice heard before the polls close .
Our “ What ’ s at Stake ” series highlights a key issue that ’ s on the ballot .
If you haven ’ t voted yet , now is the time .
If people in your circle are on the fence , please share this post or have a conversation with them today .

What’s at Stake in 2020: International Cooperation on Climate
Greenpeace Hungary displayed a burning Earth at Heroes’ Square, in Budapest, to call for immediate action in a state of climate emergency. Greenpeace demands the Hungarian government in a petition to act immediately to defend its people.
Climate justice will require global unity on an unprecedented scale, but Donald Trump is literally building walls to tear us apart. We the people have the power and it is time for us to rise up, vote him out, and demand a better future.
As an international campaigning organization, all of us at Greenpeace know that we are living in a climate emergency and that a safe future requires global, coordinated action. Instead, Trump has set out to reward oil and coal companies and challenge efforts to address the crisis. I’ll never forget the day when Trump announced that the US would pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, effective after this upcoming election. It was yet another cynical move to reward polluters at a great cost to us and future generations, but this fight isn’t finished. If anything, this should make us more determined, provide greater motivation and momentum for everyone to join together to make sure everyone turns out to the polls and that every vote counts.
The Paris Agreement has been agreed to by 197 countries — every nation on earth. It ushered in pledges to reduce carbon pollution, switch to clean energy, and protect forests. But despite the alarm bells from scientists, and the increasing fires, hurricanes, droughts, and other climate fueled natural disasters, Trump, as he typically does, chose chaos over any semblance of progress.
This is how Trump operates, and it harms all of us. We cannot allow our leaders to bring havoc, destruction, and mistrust across the globe — ignoring human rights and trashing international agreements — all at great cost to people and planet. From Congress, to the Senate, to the White House, the path forward to a better future for the entire planet is at stake in this election. We must join together across all backgrounds to vote in record numbers, ensure every vote is counted, and swear in a government elected by and for us. Take a minute to make sure you (and share with your friends) are registered and set to vote climate leaders into office before the election ends tomorrow night.
make a plan to vote
Not only is Trump disparaging the Paris Climate Treaty, he also continues to cozy up to authoritarians with anti-environmental agendas. Trump (and many Republican senators) defend the far-right wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, whose primary agenda seems to be dismantling the rights of Indigenous Peoples and burning the Amazon Rainforest and Pantanal Wetlands at record pace. We need a president that will show solidarity to Brazilians — not just shrug at the destruction of the Amazon before this critical rainforest reaches a dangerous tipping point in which it could fail as an ecosystem.
Here’s the thing: each threat facing vital ecosystems is a threat to the people who live in them. I see the injustice of our plastic pollution swamping communities treated like landfills. I’ve watched as the plastic industry has pushed to get the Trump administration to expand plastics into Kenya at the expense of the people who are impacted. A global treaty to protect 30% of the world’s oceans would protect millions who depend on the sea for their lives and livelihoods, but this administration refuses to take the necessary action to support it.
The environmental crises we face are global. What happens abroad impacts us and what happens in the U.S. impacts the world. Trump’s assault on the environment at home has been unprecedented — but setting a tone of support for more oil, more plastic pollution, and forest destruction and tearing up any advances like the Paris Climate Accord raises the stakes of this critical election for the entire global community. The U.S. must do better on the world stage and it starts with voting Trump out of office. Get those ballots in now — voting ends tomorrow. We cannot wait.
make a plan to vote
The world is waiting, watching, and hoping for a change.
As the deadline for voting approaches, we’re pulling out all the stops to make sure that you, your friends, family, neighbors, and every environmental voter has their voice heard before the polls close. Our “What’s at Stake” series highlights a key issue that’s on the ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time. If people in your circle are on the fence, please share this post or have a conversation with them today.


greenpeace--2020-10-30--Contested elections and People Power: Five Things To Know For November 3rd.

Contested elections and People Power : Five Things To Know For November 3rd .
On how the will of the people will always prevail .
More people than ever before will be voting by mail in the 2020 presidential election — and it could significantly impact the 2020 election results .
In the 2016 US Presidential election , approximately 33 million ballots were cast by mail and made up about a quarter of all total ballots .
As of today , 56 million people ( !
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have already mailed in their ballots out of the 88 million votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 election .
This means that unless one candidate wins by a landslide , it ’ s going to take longer than usual to count all the votes and verify a winner because mail-in ballots take longer to collect and count .
It also means that the longer it takes to declare a winner , the likelihood of a contested election goes up .
And with Trump in the picture , we have to be as vigilant as we can to make sure every vote is counted .
Here are 5 things to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mail-in ballots are going to be front and center in this election — and WILL take longer to count .
First off , mail-in ballots take longer to count because there are needed security measures to go through to verify their accuracy .
Some states can ’ t even start counting absentee ballots until after polls have closed on election night just as a general rule .
This is a good thing .
We want to be able to say that all the ballots that were counted were accurate and valid ( even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s also particularly important to make sure mail-in ballot counting is done correctly because there have been cases where one candidate appeared to have won their election based on election day counts , but as mail-in ballots were added , the other candidate slowly caught up to officially win .
We want the real winner to win !
In fact , during Senator Kamala Harris ’ s first California Attorney General race , her opponent had to rescind his election night victory speech because as all the votes were “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his lead to win .
It took 30 days to certify all the votes .
So , needless to say , the outcome of the 2020 presidential election will likely be a slog because of the sheer number of people dropping their votes in their mailbox .
And , with current polls showing Biden and Trump neck and neck in some key swing states , mail-in ballots could very well decide the 2020 election .
Presidential elections require an extensive process before , during , and after election day — and 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long time where it ’ s going to be really messy… as in “ every state election could be contested ” messy… .
And that ’ s a good thing .
It means that democracy is working and that the will of the people is being put first .
But it also means that patience is going to be a virtue this time around .
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If the margins are really close , there might be a contested election and there are important rules and dates to follow .
A contested election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the legality or validity of a result , and there are important rules to follow .
In presidential races , contested elections typically occur when the outcome is too close to call or if there ’ s a substantiated allegation of election fraud — and the rules are typically pretty clear : states determine how recounts work , the amount of time for recounts and legal challenges may be limited , and any specific legal challenge could potentially reach and be settled by the Supreme Court ( depending on whether they want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s even a procedure called a “ contingent election ” where Congress is tasked to decide the result in the unlikely scenario that neither candidate reaches 270 electoral votes .
The last time this was used was in 1824 .
Here are some key dates to keep an eye on as the post-election outcome play out : • None Between November 3rd and December 14th : Popular vote plays out and certificates of ascertainments are filed • None December 8 : This is the Safe Harbor Date Deadline .
It ’ s when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Electoral College who then can ’ t be challenged by the Congress after this date .
If states miss the Safe Harbor Deadline , the newly elected Congress gains the ability to determine the state ’ s winner when lawmakers meet to count electoral votes on Jan. 6 .
• None January 6th : The joint Congress meets to count electors and declare an election winner .
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Biden is running to defeat Trump .
Trump is running to defeat democracy .
Being such a weak candidate with a limited base @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t win by himself , so he may try and take advantage of the potentially lengthier vote-by-mail timeline .
In fact , there ’ s a fear that the initial election night tallies will show Trump leading based solely on voters who cast their ballots in person , and that he ’ ll use the media and every legal mechanism in his power to pick and choose how votes will be counted at every step of the process .
Hypothetically , Trump could contest the election in every state and the media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For example , if Trump ’ s ahead in counted ballots as of November 3 in a state , he could try to contest ANY close contest or even try to use the courts to prevent state officials from counting all of the ballots — even though he has no legal recourse to do so since elections are run by state and local authorities .
If Trump is behind , he could cast as much doubt on the result as possible , spread disinformation through the media , and use the confusion to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a lengthy , disputed , or unfinished count because of narrow margins , Republican-controlled legislatures in key states could intervene after a period of time and choose a slate of electors that will vote for Trump in the Electoral College despite the will of the people .
Most scenarios outlined here and by experts are typically unlikely and would be difficult to pursue legally but again , it ’ s 2020 and with Trump in the picture , we have to be as vigilant as we can to make sure every vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it right .
That ’ s why we need everyone to vote — and for everyone who has already voted to make sure all their friends and family vote .
The only way to make sure Trump doesn ’ t get the chance to contest anything is to make sure he loses by a landslide .
Find early voting locations or drop off boxes here .
4 .
People power will win but we need to protect the results !
If Trump declares victory before all the votes are counted , makes unfounded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” or further acts to use intimidation , distraction , and disinformation to prevent the legitimate counting of votes , Greenpeace will help activate nationwide peaceful mobilizations to # ProtectTheResults and demand that all the votes are counted to ensure a peaceful transition of power .
If necessary , our volunteers , supporters , and allies will be ready to join the movement and take lawful action to protect the results — be it from their homes , organizing or attending a # ProtectTheResults event near you — after Election Day to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only we , the people , have the power to ensure that every vote is counted .
No one institution , party , or leader alone can ensure the legitimacy of this election .
Through showing up and bringing our friends , family , and neighbors into this fight , we can make sure the next president of the U.S. is democratically chosen by the people of this country and that public officials do everything in their power to ensure a fair outcome .
5 .
There ’ s no one institution on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outcome .
The people will decide the outcome of this election and it will reflect the will of the people .
No one in the media or in either party has the authority to make any announcements about who has won the election until all the votes have been counted , even if that takes a week or longer to complete .
We need the media to prioritize coverage that informs the public , supports local news , combats misinformation , and protects the integrity of the election .
Every eligible voter should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counted .
It ’ s going to take longer to count the votes and verify a winner in this year ’ s election — and that ’ s okay .
When election officials take the time to count and verify every ballot , that ’ s a sign that our democracy is working .
We need to be patient and confident in our election processes so election officials can take the time to make sure every eligible vote is counted accurately and we need to take action if anything threatens that .

Contested elections and People Power: Five Things To Know
On how the will of the people will always prevail.
More people than ever before will be voting by mail in the 2020 presidential election — and it could significantly impact the 2020 election results.
In the 2016 US Presidential election, approximately 33 million ballots were cast by mail and made up about a quarter of all total ballots. As of today, 65 million people (!!) have already mailed in their ballots out of the 101 million votes that have already been cast for the 2020 election.
This means that unless one candidate wins by a landslide, it’s going to take longer than usual to count all the votes and verify a winner because mail-in ballots take longer to collect and count. It also means that the longer it takes to declare a winner, the likelihood of a contested election goes up. And with Trump in the picture, we have to be as vigilant as we can to make sure every vote is counted.
Here are 5 things to know for November 3rd:
1. Mail-in ballots are going to be front and center in this election — and WILL take longer to count.
First off, mail-in ballots take longer to count because there are needed security measures to go through to verify their accuracy. Some states can’t even start counting absentee ballots until after polls have closed on election night just as a general rule. This is a good thing. We want to be able to say that all the ballots that were counted were accurate and valid (even though voter fraud is virtually non-existent).
It’s also particularly important to make sure mail-in ballot counting is done correctly because there have been cases where one candidate appeared to have won their election based on election day counts, but as mail-in ballots were added, the other candidate slowly caught up to officially win. We want the real winner to win!
In fact, during Senator Kamala Harris’s first California Attorney General race, her opponent had to rescind his election night victory speech because as all the votes were “certified”, Kamala slowly crept ahead of his lead to win. It took 30 days to certify all the votes.
Every eligible voter should have their voice heard & their vote counted. It's going to take longer to count the votes and verify a winner in this year’s election — and that’s okay. We need to be patient so election officials can take the time to make sure we #CountEveryVote. pic.twitter.com/DXIck40Z45 — Greenpeace USA (@greenpeaceusa) October 30, 2020
So, needless to say, the outcome of the 2020 presidential election will likely be a slog because of the sheer number of people dropping their votes in their mailbox. And, with current polls showing Biden and Trump neck and neck in some key swing states, mail-in ballots could very well decide the 2020 election.
Presidential elections require an extensive process before, during, and after election day — and 2020 may be the first election in a long time where it’s going to be really messy… as in “every state election could be contested” messy…. And that’s a good thing. It means that democracy is working and that the will of the people is being put first. But it also means that patience is going to be a virtue this time around.
2. If the margins are really close, there might be a contested election and there are important rules and dates to follow.
A contested election is what happens when a candidate challenges the legality or validity of a result, and there are important rules to follow.
In presidential races, contested elections typically occur when the outcome is too close to call or if there’s a substantiated allegation of election fraud — and the rules are typically pretty clear: states determine how recounts work, the amount of time for recounts and legal challenges may be limited, and any specific legal challenge could potentially reach and be settled by the Supreme Court (depending on whether they want to hear the case). There’s even a procedure called a “contingent election” where Congress is tasked to decide the result in the unlikely scenario that neither candidate reaches 270 electoral votes. The last time this was used was in 1824.
Here are some key dates to keep an eye on as the post-election outcome play out:
Between November 3rd and December 14th: Popular vote plays out and certificates of ascertainments are filed
December 8: This is the Safe Harbor Date Deadline. It’s when the state governor certifies the electors in the Electoral College who then can’t be challenged by the Congress after this date. If states miss the Safe Harbor Deadline, the newly elected Congress gains the ability to determine the state’s winner when lawmakers meet to count electoral votes on Jan. 6.
January 6th: The joint Congress meets to count electors and declare an election winner.
3. Biden is running to defeat Trump. Trump is running to defeat democracy.
Being such a weak candidate with a limited base of support, Trump knows he can’t win by himself, so he may try and take advantage of the potentially lengthier vote-by-mail timeline.
In fact, there’s a fear that the initial election night tallies will show Trump leading based solely on voters who cast their ballots in person, and that he’ll use the media and every legal mechanism in his power to pick and choose how votes will be counted at every step of the process. Hypothetically, Trump could contest the election in every state and the media could make his misinformation campaign worse.
For example, if Trump’s ahead in counted ballots as of November 3 in a state, he could try to contest ANY close contest or even try to use the courts to prevent state officials from counting all of the ballots — even though he has no legal recourse to do so since elections are run by state and local authorities. If Trump is behind, he could cast as much doubt on the result as possible, spread disinformation through the media, and use the confusion to his advantage later. If there’s a lengthy, disputed, or unfinished count because of narrow margins, Republican-controlled legislatures in key states could intervene after a period of time and choose a slate of electors that will vote for Trump in the Electoral College despite the will of the people.
Most scenarios outlined here and by experts are typically unlikely and would be difficult to pursue legally but again, it’s 2020 and with Trump in the picture, we have to be as vigilant as we can to make sure every vote is counted and that the media gets it right.
This is one of the most important elections of our lifetime, and every vote counts. Be a climate voter and make your plan to vote now! 🗳 👉 https://t.co/3uJPk7qasr 👈 🗳 image via @ClimatePower pic.twitter.com/oVPwIFHhb8 — Greenpeace USA (@greenpeaceusa) October 22, 2020
That’s why we need everyone to vote — and for everyone who has already voted to make sure all their friends and family vote. The only way to make sure Trump doesn’t get the chance to contest anything is to make sure he loses by a landslide. Find early voting locations or drop off boxes here.
4. People power will win but we need to protect the results!
If Trump declares victory before all the votes are counted, makes unfounded claims that the election was “stolen,” or further acts to use intimidation, distraction, and disinformation to prevent the legitimate counting of votes, Greenpeace will help activate nationwide peaceful mobilizations to #ProtectTheResults and demand that all the votes are counted to ensure a peaceful transition of power.
If necessary, our volunteers, supporters, and allies will be ready to join the movement and take lawful action to protect the results — be it from their homes, organizing or attending a #ProtectTheResults event near you — after Election Day to prevent Trump from unlawfully seizing power.
Only we, the people, have the power to ensure that every vote is counted. No one institution, party, or leader alone can ensure the legitimacy of this election. Through showing up and bringing our friends, family, and neighbors into this fight, we can make sure the next president of the U.S. is democratically chosen by the people of this country and that public officials do everything in their power to ensure a fair outcome.
Find a #ProtectTheResults event now.
If necessary, millions of people will lawfully mobilize in massive resistance to demand every vote is counted and #ProtectTheResults of this election. Find an event near you and be prepared because we may need all hands on deck virtually and in-person: https://t.co/di5ZaeBZ6l pic.twitter.com/7qM21oKHqv — Greenpeace USA (@greenpeaceusa) October 30, 2020
5. There’s no one institution on election night that can determine the election outcome.
The people will decide the outcome of this election and it will reflect the will of the people.
No one in the media or in either party has the authority to make any announcements about who has won the election until all the votes have been counted, even if that takes a week or longer to complete. We need the media to prioritize coverage that informs the public, supports local news, combats misinformation, and protects the integrity of the election.
Every eligible voter should have their voice heard and their vote counted. It’s going to take longer to count the votes and verify a winner in this year’s election — and that’s okay. When election officials take the time to count and verify every ballot, that’s a sign that our democracy is working.
We need to be patient and confident in our election processes so election officials can take the time to make sure every eligible vote is counted accurately and we need to take action if anything threatens that.
Democracy wins when “We, the People” decide.
Originally published October 30, 2020. Last updated November 3, 2020.


greenpeace--2020-11-04--Calm, Confident, and Prepared to #ProtectTheResults

Our movement must ensure that the 2020 presidential election results are fair , accurate , and fully accounted for .
It ’ s been a long journey .
All possible votes have been cast , and the polls are now closed .
Last night , we heard resoundingly from people like you ( with massive voter turnout ! )
that the country is done with the worst president in modern history .
Now , the most important thing is that every single vote is counted .
Every hour that passes , Biden ’ s lead only increases .
He already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in U.S. history .
Since a large percentage of ballots were sent by mail , and the margins of victory are projected to be super tight in important swing states , it ’ s going to take longer than usual to count all the votes and declare a winner — so we need to be patient but firm as we tell the world “ Every vote counts !
” There are tens of millions of votes left to count .
This is how democracy works , especially during a pandemic with people choosing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will lose by any fair system , and the will of the people will be heard .
We ’ re calm , confident , and patient — now , let ’ s get prepared to defend democracy if needed .
Will you join the movement to make sure every vote is counted ?
Get ready to # ProtectTheResults if needed — RSVP to an event near you this week .
I ’ ve been waiting so long for this day .
So much is on the line .
We have to be so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counted and every voice is heard .
The results of the 2020 presidential election are going to shape the rest of our lives and the lives of our friends and family .
We as a movement must be absolutely sure that the results are fair , accurate , and fully accounted .
As anticipated , Trump is attempting to use disinformation and distraction to prevent the legitimate counting of votes .
Biden ran to defeat Trump and win back human decency .
Trump ran to defeat democracy .
That ’ s why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and vigilant to make sure every vote is counted .
We can and must win .
Since day one , Greenpeacers like you have been fighting for a better world .
The past year , we ’ ve worked incredibly hard to get science-based solutions to climate change .
We pushed Biden to adopt the most ambitious and far-reaching climate platform of any presidential nominee for a major party in history .
And , even though he will need to go even further to end fossil fuel racism , the country is moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s climate denialism , white supremacy , and the accumulation of extreme wealth by a few billionaires have helped make today possible .
Record breaking volunteer participation , and all the ways — big and small — in which you have refused to accept the cynical and destructive worldview of this administration have led to today .
Through showing up and bringing our friends , family , and neighbors into this fight , we can make sure the next president is democratically elected and that public officials do everything in their power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , let ’ s each one of us promise to take personal action to # ProtectTheResults this week and weekend if needed .
Bring your grief .
Bring your rage .
Bring your love .
Divest from fear .
Invest in believing that we can and must win .
Let ’ s keep digging deeper , building broader , and getting stronger through the end of this election and beyond .

Calm, Confident, and Prepared to #ProtectTheResults
Our movement must ensure that the 2020 presidential election results are fair, accurate, and fully accounted for.
It’s been a long journey. All possible votes have been cast, and the polls are now closed. We heard resoundingly from people like you (with massive voter turnout!) that the country is done with the worst president in modern history. Now, the most important thing is that every single vote is counted.
Every hour that passes, Biden’s lead only increases. He already has more votes that any other candidate in U.S. history.
Since a large percentage of ballots were sent by mail, and the margins of victory are projected to be super tight in important swing states, it’s going to take longer than usual to count all the votes and declare a winner — so we need to be patient but firm as we tell the world “Every vote counts!” This is how democracy works, especially during a pandemic with people choosing to mail in their ballots. Trump will lose by any fair system, and the will of the people will be heard.
We’re calm, confident, and patient — now, let’s get prepared to defend democracy if needed.
Will you join the movement to make sure every vote is counted? Get ready to #ProtectTheResults if needed — RSVP to an event near you this week.
find an event
I’ve been waiting so long for this day. So much is on the line. We have to be vigilant to make sure every vote is counted and every voice is heard.
The results of the 2020 presidential election are going to shape the rest of our lives and the lives of our friends and family. We as a movement must be absolutely sure that the results are fair, accurate, and fully accounted.
As anticipated, Trump is attempting to use disinformation and distraction to prevent the legitimate counting of votes. Biden ran to defeat Trump and win back human decency. Trump ran to defeat democracy. That’s why we have to be active, engaged, and vigilant to make sure every vote is counted. We can and must win.
We may need to take to the streets to make sure every vote is counted. RSVP to a #ProtectTheResults event near you.
Since day one, Greenpeacers like you have been fighting for a better world. The past year, we’ve worked incredibly hard to get science-based solutions to climate change. We pushed Biden to adopt the most ambitious and far-reaching climate platform of any presidential nominee for a major party in history. And, even though he will need to go even further to end fossil fuel racism, the country is moving forward.
Your unified resistance to Trump’s climate denialism, white supremacy, and the accumulation of extreme wealth by a few billionaires have helped make today possible. Record-breaking volunteer participation and all the ways — big and small — in which you have refused to accept the cynical and destructive worldview of this administration have led to today.
Through showing up and bringing our friends, family, and neighbors into this fight, we can make sure the next president is democratically elected and that public officials do everything in their power to ensure a fair outcome.
Today, let’s each one of us promise to take personal action to #ProtectTheResults, if needed. Bring your grief. Bring your rage. Bring your love. Divest from fear. Invest in believing that we can and must win. Let’s keep digging deeper, building broader, and getting stronger through the end of this election and beyond.
find an event