Today we remember those who served and died. May we all do our part to work toward a world with no wars.

In Southern Brazil, Rescue Efforts Continue as Ongoing Flooding Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Displaced - Inside Climate News insideclimatenews.org/news/21052024/…

'We need the Biden administration’s help to remake this once-respected federal utility into a showcase for renewable energy. President Joe Biden should seek to fire any TVA board member who stands in the way of climate progress.' - TN Rep @justinjpearson commercialappeal.com/story/opinion/…

.Rep. Bobby Scott PHMSA Mountain Valley’s pipeline ruptured during hydrostatic testing! Pls ask FERC to deny MVP’s ‘in-service’ request bc PHMSA’s consent agreement is not complete!
#NoMVP #ProtectVAwaters

The Tennessee Valley Authority’ reckless plans to build another polluting methane gas plant in South Memphis is a public health and climate crisis. Help us tell President Biden to stop TVA’s plans to build another dirty gas plant in South Memphis. memphiscap.org/takeaction

Fires fueled by drought are sending smoke south from Canada into the U.S., leaving folks exposed to dangerous particulate matter in the air. insideclimatenews.org/news/20052024/…

Memphis voters could decide if suburbs get MLGW representation dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…

A new study analyzing ancient tree rings reveals that last summer was the hottest in the past 2,000 years, with unprecedented warmth across the Northern Hemisphere.
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It's not too late!

Help us tell President Biden that @TVANews' dirty gas buildout is just another act of environmental racism by the federal utility, and it must be stopped. Enough is enough. South Memphis families matter! memphiscap.org/takeaction

Councilman Smiley is hosting a community conversation today at 5:30 PM at New Salem Church, 2237 S. Parkway E.

This is a great time to ask your questions about Mayor Young's proposed budget and possible property tax increases.

Join us online tomorrow, May 16, 7:00 PM ET, for a Sustainable Fashion Action Party!

Hear from experts on the impact of fashion & then take action via our app!

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#sustainablefashion #fastfashion

Let them be. Applying pesticides will likely be ineffective in keeping cicadas away, and could harm other organisms, pets, or people in your yard and home.
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Tomorrow! There's still time to sign up to volunteer with The Equity Alliance to discuss the city's potential property tax increase and build community power!

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MLK50 is excited to usher in a new era of co-leadership. Long-time Executive Editor Adrienne Johnson Martin will assume the new role of co-executive director, and we are seeking to hire her co-pilot. bit.ly/3K57AWF

This #WaterWednesday we're giving you a quick rundown of how the Groundwater Board operates and why you need to know. SIGN THE PETITION TODAY protectouraquifer.org/now 📲

MEMPHIS: “Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins says the district will not authorize staff members to carry guns… in the wake of Gov. Bill Lee signing a bill allowing teachers and other staff members to carry weapons.” actionnews5.com/2024/05/13/msc…

Flood prevention, climate change project underway in Southwest Memphis - After more than a decade, the wait for the start of the $13 million South Cypress Creek Stream and Wetland Restoration Project was finally over.' dailymemphian.com/section/neighb…

#ClimateAction of the day: Tell EPA Administrator Michael Regan to ban toxic vinyl chloride! Beyond Plastics

Vinyl chloride is a danger to the human health & environment. There is no safe level of exposure to vinyl chloride.

Urge EPA to act today!
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