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Climate Reality Project …

12/23/2011 Nativegrl77

After a year of wild weather and temperature extremes, we have learned anew that climate changeisn’t just a theory — it’s a reality affecting millions of people all over the world. Yet incredibly, there are still those who deny the science and reject the evidence in front of their eyes.It’s never been more urgent to stand up to the deniers and pursue real solutions to the climate crisis. And with your help, that’s exactly what The Climate Reality Project is doing. We are sending thousands of trained volunteers into the field to say that climate change is real and our leaders need to take action.

This holiday season, help our trained Climate Presenters tell the truth about climate change all over the world. Will you make a $5 donation to support our Presenters at The Climate Reality Project?

This is the year when the reality of climate change hit home. Climate change has increased our vulnerability to extreme weather, and we are seeing the consequences more frequently and in new locations around the world.

This year, we saw one extraordinary weather event after another, from torrential rains in the Midwest to extreme drought in the American South. In Texas, daily temperatures were a full five degrees above normal! The story was much the same across the rest of the world.

This means delay is not an option — and that’s why the work our Climate Presenters are doing is so important.

Even a small contribution will make a big difference. It costs an average of $17 to fund a Climate Reality presentation. With your help, our trained Climate Presenters can reach hundreds of thousands of people. They are traveling to schools, churches, business meetings and town halls to grow the global movement to solve this crisis.

Just this fall, we’ve received nearly 2,000 requests for Climate Reality presentations. Our Presenters are community leaders who have each been personally trained by our Chairman, former Vice President Al Gore, and who work to engage people at a grassroots level to take meaningful action now.

Will you make a tax-deductible donation before the end of the year? Donate $5 to help our Climate Presenters grow the worldwide movement to solve the climate crisis.

http://forms.climaterealityproject.org/donate-2011

Thanks for all you do,

Maggie L. Fox
President and CEO
The Climate Reality Project

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My wife, Jayni …Chevy Chase

12/16/2011 Nativegrl77

I don’t know about you, but I get angry when I hear people claim that global warming isn’t real. We know that the science is clear and climate change is an urgent problem. And we need more people to learn the truth.

That’s why Al Gore has trained more than 3,000 people to give presentations about climate change. One of these people is my wife, Jayni. I’m so proud that she’s joined this group of dedicated volunteers who share the truth about climate change and explain why the deniers are wrong.

But these volunteers can’t do it without your help. This holiday season, will you donate $3 to help Presenters share the truth about climate change all over the world? Your contribution will make a big difference.

http://forms.climaterealityproject.org/donate2011

These volunteers give presentations in schools, community centers, businesses and places of worship. They help people learn about the science of climate change and how we can solve this crisis. The work they do is vital — we need more people to understand the urgency of this issue so we can demand solutions from our leaders.

This fall, The Climate Reality Project has received more than 2,000 requests for presentations, from 91 countries and all 50 U.S. states. In the next few months, hundreds of thousands of people are likely to see a climate presentation. The Climate Presenters are up to the challenge. It’s an exciting opportunity — but we need your help too.

It costs an average of $17 to fund a presentation. That’s based on the travel costs for volunteers who give presentations away from their homes. With only a small contribution, you can help Climate Presenters tell the truth about climate change all over the world.

This is work that’s deeply important to both my wife and me. I’d be grateful if you could do your part and help Climate Presenters succeed.
Help Climate Presenters explain why the deniers are wrong. Donate $3 to help let people know that climate change is a real and urgent crisis.

http://forms.climaterealityproject.org/donate2011

Thanks for all you do,
Chevy Chase
PS. Donate before December 31 at midnight to take advantage of your contribution being deductible as a charitable contribution in 2011 for United States federal income tax purposes.

http://forms.climaterealityproject.org/donate2011

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the Climate Reality Project …

11/14/2011 Nativegrl77

A special thank you and congratulations

Posted by Maggie L. Fox, President & CEO

Today, we have cause for celebration. For much of this year, a large, diverse and growing grassroots movement has worked tirelessly to stop the Keystone XL pipeline, which would transport carbon-polluting tar sands oil from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Last weekend, thousands of people circled the White Houseto tell our leaders this pipeline would be devastating for our climate. This was an important statement of physical opposition to a foolish and unnecessary proposal.

And now, our leaders have listened. President Obama and the State Department announced they will delay any decision on the pipeline at least until 2013. This means we will have at least another year to continue educating our leaders and the public on why this pipeline is such a terrible idea. Some early reports suggest that in practical terms, this delay means the pipeline will never get built.

We have faced many setbacks in our fight to solve the climate crisis. But over the long run, it is clear we will prevail. We will prevail because every day, millions of people around the world are demanding that their leaders face the reality of this crisis. This is one of those moments. This time, the people were heard.

The reality of climate change is the defining challenge of our time. It’s up to all of us to reject the deniers and the special interests and build a sustainable future for our planet. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who took part in this fight — to members and supporters of Climate Reality, and the whole band who were physically present and those who joined hands online. We all know there is a great deal of work ahead but it is victories like this that show us real change can be achieved. We must keep up the fight

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Support … Union of Concerned Scientists

10/25/2011 Nativegrl77

Want to know how you can help advance scientific solutions for a healthy environment and a safer world for as little as 40 cents per day? By joining the Union of Concerned Scientists‘ Partners for the Earth monthly giving program.

You can be confident your donations to UCS are spent wisely. We are accredited with the Better Business Bureau, have received four stars from Charity Navigator, and earned an ‘A’ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy.

WWW.UCSUSA.ORG

The Partners for the Earth program ensures that UCS has the funds needed to bring scientists and activists together to fight to cut pollution and global warming emissions, promote clean energy and transportation solutions, reduce the threat of nuclear weapons—and much more—every day of the year. Plus, it’s easy and convenient for you!

To become a Partners for the Earth member, select an amount that is comfortable for you and it will be automatically debited each month from your credit card. Additional benefits to you include:

Your gifts go to work faster;
You receive special updates on our progress;
You save time and trouble—no need to write checks or fill in credit card information;
You receive less mail—your membership is automatically renewed;
You strengthen the Union of Concerned Scientists with steady, reliable support; and
It’s easy to participate!

For less than you would spend on a cup of coffee per day, you can make a world of difference for the planet we live on. Join the Partners for the Earth program today. Thank you for your ongoing support. WWW.UCSUSA.ORG

Sincerely,

Kevin Knobloch
President

P.S. As a Partners for the Earth member, you are in control. You decide the amount of your monthly gift, and you can change or cancel your pledge at any time. Please join today.

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A climate presentation in your hometown …

10/20/2011 Nativegrl77

We couldn’t be more excited. People from all over the world have told us they want to work in their community to help solve the climate crisis. And we are responding. Today, I invite you to join us and host a climate presentation where you live.

Our Chairman and Founder, former Vice President Al Gore, has personally trained more than 3,000 people to deliver a multimedia presentation based on our worldwide event, 24 Hours of Reality. This is a powerful story about how climate change is affecting us now and what we can do to solve it. People across the globe have asked to bring a Climate Presenter to their communities. Now, you can too.

Join us today. Host a free Climate Reality presentation where you live.

Hosting a presentation is easy. Fill out our simple online form, and we’ll contact you shortly to match you with a trained Climate Presenter in your area. You can host a presentation in your workplace, your place of worship, your local school, or another location of your choice.

When you host a presentation, you’ll hear about how climate change is affecting us around the world. You’ll engage your community. You’ll learn about the reality we face. And I think you’ll have some fun in the process.

Take action now. Click here to get started and host a Climate Reality Presentation:

http://forms.climaterealityproject.org/request

Thanks for all you do,

Maggie L. Fox
President and CEO
The Climate Reality Project

P.S. Want to learn more? Visit the Climate Reality blog and read about a few simple steps you can take to host a great presentation where you live.