Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE): Now or Never Campaign 

>> ACE is planning to tell our leaders #NowOrNever because climate science and the experiences of those on the frontlines of climate impacts make it undeniably clear that we have no more time to waste and we must enact an emergency response to the climate crisis right now! They are hosting actions and events for the next couple of months leading up to COP26, including a Virtual Lobby Week. If you're interested in becoming a campaign partner and/or participating in the actions, find more info here.   

Indigenous Environmental Network & Oil Change International: Carbon Report

>> Grist featured a recent report by Indigenous Environmental Network and Oil Change International which found that Indigenous-led resistance to 21 fossil fuel projects in the U.S. and Canada over the past decade has stopped or delayed an amount of greenhouse gas pollution equivalent to at least one-quarter of annual U.S. and Canadian emissions. Read more about it here.

Rainforest Action Network: Say NO to Conflict Palm Oil

>> Procter & Gamble's palm oil suppliers cause mass deforestation and human rights abuses - stealing the land from right under Indigenous communities to burn and clear away the forests for palm oil plantations. And all for some bars of soap. Luckily, we have the power to stop the destruction of rainforests and lives. Visit Rainforest Action Network's petition to tell P&G to stop sourcing Conflict Palm Oil and #KeepForestsStanding. 

>> Network Member, Generation Green, is quickly mobilizing themselves and some materials to support Haitian asylum seekers in Houston with Houston Haitians United. Their goal is to raise $10K to connect Haitian people to their family in the states, volunteers' transportation costs, and meals. You can donate here or through other methods including CashApp: $GenerationGreen and Venmo:Generation-Green. If you can't donate, they are also seeking volunteers as a barber/hairstylist, cook, floater, COVID test administrator, or translator (Creole & Spanish). 

>> >> Recovery efforts in Southeast Louisiana are ongoing. Folks down the bayou and in the river parishes are still in dire need. Bvlbancha Collective has been providing mutual aid and support for folks on the ground in Bvlbancha (New Orleans) with herbal medicine distro as well as a free market distro hub at the United Houma Nation tribal center in Houma. Bvlbancha Collective is building an herbal and first aid clinic in Thibodaux at the Yakani Ekelanna farm, and needs help with funds for first aid gear and clinic supplies. You can donate here, or reach out on Instagram and Twitter. 

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>> One of our Network Organizers, Jasmine, is facilitating a call for young folks who plan on going to People vs Fossil Fuels' youth-led action in Washington, DC on Oct. 15. The call is happening this Thursday, October 7 at 5 PM ET. Register here if you're interested in learning more! 

>> We have a ton of new discussions up on our YouTube channel including: How to Engage Your Lawmakers on Climate Action and the link between Environmental Racism and Reproductive Justice. Check out the videos here. 

>> Our next webinar is coming up towards the end of the month. We'll be speaking with Green Neighbor Challenge about Energy Democracy. Keep an eye out for updates on our social media. 

>> We are launching a fundraising school— currently prioritizing for current PSN Member Organizations— to work with fundraisers and activists from across the country to develop a curriculum assembled specifically for young activists ages 16-25 who are working to build up resources to support the critical work that youth climate activists are doing across the country to protect our communities and mitigate climate catastrophes. Curriculum will include online fundraising, communicating your worth, and more. Participation is limited to 15 spots, and costs will be on a sliding scale. Priority deadline is October 17! For those who aren't Network Members, take this as an incentive to apply to become a PSN Member Org. :)

>> More fundraising support opportunities: our staff has put in a ton of work to build connections with funders, and we want to share those relationships— currently open to current PSN Member Orgs. Check out the one pager we circulated that explains the process to facilitate these intros.

Big Banks Are Funding Fossil Fuel Projects — Let’s Hold Them Accountable

They Knew: How the U.S. Government Helped Cause the Climate Crisis

Can fungi become a pillar for toxic waste clean ups?

9 (Free) Films for Understanding Afghanistan and the Lives of Women Who Live There

Decolonizing Alternative Medicine: The Herbalism and Ecology of the African Diaspora

October 8, Climate Cabinet Action: Political Director

October 8, UNRWA: Communications Manager 

October 8, UNRWA: Digital Fundraising Officer 

October 8, Climate Cabinet Education: Legislative Director 

October 20, The Vermont Office of Racial Equity: Policy & Research Analyst

October 20, The Vermont Office of Racial Equity: Education & Outreach Associate 

October 11 - 15, People vs Fossil Fuels: Demand a Fossil Free Future in DC

October 12 - November, Social Movement Technologies: Twitter Power Boot Camp

October 16 - 24, Climate Reality Leadership Corps: Virtual Global Training 

October 29, Fossil Free Future: A Day of Action 

October 19, The United Frontline Table: Building Power for a Regenerative Economy

LAST MONTH WAS ALL ABOUT:

Revolution Is...

Environmental Protectors in Latin America 

Latinx Heritage Month Featuring: Afro-Latinx, Indigenous & Afro-Indigenous (of Latin America) PSN Network Members  

Mutual aid to support Haitian asylum seekers