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Good News!
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SB335: The Climate Solutions Task Force Bill
made possible by youth climate leaders here in Indiana, will potentially receive a hearing as soon as
Feb 13. Nothing is set in stone, so we need
everyone to reach out directly to lawmakers to let them know why we need this bill to pass. Below are some talking points to help guide your conversations.
- Senate Bill 335, authored by Senators Shelli Yoder, Ron Alting, Jon Ford, and Eric Bassler, is Indiana’s
first step to taking action against climate change. It would create a task force of legislators and experts to study voluntary, incentive-based climate solutions.
- This bill would build upon the
immense climate progress being made in Indiana’s industries. It would help these industries and their workers.
- Mention that one goal is to study
saving taxpayer dollars through clean energy, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle projects for governmental entities.
- According to Purdue University, climate change is worsening flooding, extreme heat, and crop production.
The cost of doing nothing is far too high for Hoosiers!
- Mention why you personally care about climate action. Maybe you are passionate about Indiana's
water resources, economy, agriculture, public health, air quality, or maybe you are a young person who just wants a healthy future.
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Calls to Action:
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Ask your State Senators to communicate their support for SB335
to Rick Niemeyer, the chairman of the Senate Environmental Affairs Committee. Find your State Senator and their contact information
here.
Use the Toolkits linked below for help with this process.
Contact your State Representatives to Oppose HB1417, HB1420, and HB1421:
These utility bills are a huge overstep by monopoly utilities to take more power away from our public utility commission, the IURC, and undermine transparency and fairness for customers. These bills lessen competition and do nothing to help lower electric
bills for Hoosiers. You can find your State Representatives contact information
here.
Use the Toolkits linked below for help with this process.
Advocacy Toolkits:
Click the images below to to learn the best practices for engaging with your elected officials.
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ACT NOW: February 1 | 11:00-1:00 | Indiana Statehouse
The statewide youth-led organization Confront the Climate Crisis will host a climate action rally and press conference on Wednesday, February 1 at 11 am in the Fourth Floor’s North Atrium at the Indiana Statehouse.
This event, called “Act Now!” and co-hosted by State Representative Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis), will bring a bipartisan coalition of youth, advocacy organizations, and legislators together to call on the Indiana General Assembly to take common-sense action
on climate change.
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A gathering for Hoosier climate leaders
Join sustainability professionals, scholars, and climate advocates from across the state to enhance cross-sector collaboration, share
best practices, and strengthen Indiana's climate and resilience network.
Friday February 17
IUPUI Campus Center 420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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resilience retreat
Burnout is a huge problem in the fight for Climate Justice. This retreat is designed to help renew our energy through rest, build resilience through
ritual, and inspire continued work through community connections. The event is free and space is limited.
Saturday February 18, 1-4 pm
Friedens UCC
8300 S. Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46217
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Youth
Environmental Press Team Feature:
Students, Experts, Raise Awareness to Endangered Animals
Published by YEPT on Jan 12, Written By Helena Wang, first published on Carmel’s HiLite on Jan. 8, 2023.
Sophomore Akshaya Lingala folds a blue Post-It note into the shape of an origami blue whale. Since elementary school, Lingala said she developed
a passion for whales, but the blue whale is one of over 41,000 species that are under threat of extinction, according to the
International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Lingala said, “The first time I had ever heard of a whale was in elementary school where we had a whale unit and I learned a lot of interesting facts about the blue whale. Over the years, as I learned more
and more about whales, I also learned about their endangerment. It’s extremely sad to see that many whale populations are decreasing and many other animal species are also becoming extinct. People should definitely pay more attention to these species.” >>
READ MORE
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ECI Summer Camps:
We are finalizing the details for summer camp this year and will have an announcement about dates, themes, and how to register in our next newsletter. Stay tuned!
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