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Jackie here. Today President Biden released a stream of “climate day” executive orders to address the ongoing climate crisis. Keep scrolling to learn more about the actions the Biden administration has taken so far, the challenges they face, and what climate advocates are calling for next.
Let’s Do This,
Under New Biden Administration, Calls for Climate Action Are Louder Than Ever How is President Biden Taking Action to Address the Climate Crisis?
What Challenges Will the Administration Face?
What Else Are Environmental Advocates Asking For?
Take Action: It’s going to take concerted effort from lawmakers, businesses, and individuals to address the climate crisis. Lower your personal carbon emissions by traveling greener for just one day.
Why aren’t more people talking about… a surge in student suicides pushed a Las Vegas school district to reopen? (If you need support, text DS to 741741 for free, 24/7 support from the Crisis Text Line.)
The good news is… Biden just lifted the ban against transgender people in the military.
Meanwhile, in Russia… Gen-Zers are using TikTok and other forms of social media to organize unprecedented political resistance.
My hero today is… 8-year-old Cavanaugh Bell, who used his birthday and Christmas savings to start a food pantry in his community amid COVID-19.
This week in Black joy… UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis stuns with her high-scoring floor routine set to Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliot, and more.
Today in viral cuteness… Munchkin the pet duck enjoys some ice water from the Starbucks drive-thru.
I’m obsessed with… this song my dad showed me about El Salvador that describes it as “a tiny magic thumb” (same).
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