*[Enwl-eng] Still striking

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Earth Day highlights, green dealings and more


      Art by Jan Berger of Paperhand Puppet Intervention.


      Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, kicking off a 
global online protest that will roll into online climate strikes on Friday.

      Climate strikers had originally planned street marches and disruptive 
actions across the world this week, aiming at the fossil fuel industry and 
its funders. Now they’ve changed course to help slow the spread of 
coronavirus and save lives.

      But the shake-up can’t deter us: in fact, it’s got to make our calls 
even louder for a Just Recovery that tackles inequality and the climate 
crisis together. Creative online actions and an outpouring of art and song 
are generating new shows of solidarity between students, Indigenous people, 
workers, and families hit by COVID-19.

      Tomorrow under the slogan #FightEveryCrisis, the online Global Climate 
Strike will show that even if we cannot leave our homes, we are united. 
Browse globalclimatestrike.net for actions to take and new trainings and 
resources to build your organizing skills.



            Climate Strike Hub



      In Case You Missed It

      Sunrise Movement founder Varshini Prakash, Naomi Klein, Joaquin 
Phoenix and Moby joined scores of other prominent activists from climate, 
labor, feminist, and racial justice movements.

      Hundreds of activists, celebrities, and scientists joined together in 
the United States with youth strikers for Earth Day Live, a 3-day 
interactive livestream running now through Friday - tune in here.

      Today is “Divest” day, hosted by the Stop the Money Pipeline coalition 
that’s organizing to end the financing of climate destruction. Activities 
include a remote Town Hall with elected officials on People’s Bailouts, and 
a digital takeover of Chase Bank branches. People will comment on Chase’s 
Facebook profiles about how the bank is the world’s biggest fossil fuel 
funder, and why those customers will move their money elsewhere.


      Artwork promoting the digital strike in Japan. Photo: 350 Japan

      Meanwhile in Nepal, activists shifted their Earth Day plans from a 
strike outside the mining department to a social media storm to challenge 
plans to drill for oil. And in the Philippines, youth strikers are holding 
an online webinar series on digital activism to keep bringing people into 
the movement. Read more.

      With lockdown extended until the end of May in Uganda, youth striker 
Vanessa Nakate had even started a podcast and video series in the lead-up to 
Earth Day. Read her story and hear from more youth strikers around the world 
on how they’ve adapted their organizing to this moment.

      Worker solidarity: There’s no doubting the economic devastation from 
coronavirus. The ILO calls it “the worst global crisis since World War II”, 
with four out of every five workers worldwide affected by hour and wage 
cuts. For those in the informal sector and in societies without public 
safety nets, the results are catastrophic. As Workers’ Day approaches on May 
1, governments must do all they can to get economic relief straight to those 
hit hardest: especially to communities of color who are often most affected 
by climate impacts and pollution.

      International Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28 will honor workers 
killed, disabled, or injured by their work. We’ll be in solidarity with 
workers everywhere affected by this crisis: caretakers on the frontlines, 
transport and supermarket workers, and fossil fuel workers who've lost their 
jobs, too. Read more form the IUTC on how to show solidarity.







      Oil tumbles: U.S. crude oil futures crashed down below 0 
to -$38/barrel on Monday evening – the lowest price ever. Prices have since 
jumped up, but there’s no hiding that the fossil fuel industry is hurting in 
the pandemic. “It’s another powerful example of how fossil fuels are too 
volatile to be the basis of a resilient economy,” says Brett Fleishman from 
350.org.

      Fossil fuels are already heavily subsidized, and now the industry 
wants even more bailouts. A new study shows putting major investment in 
renewables instead could quadruple green jobs and displace the majority of 
fossil fuel emissions by 2050.


      Art by Mona Caron for the Just Recovery Arts Kit (original image has 
been cropped).

      Green Deals: 17 EU nations now support a coronavirus recovery plan 
based on a European Green Deal. And in South Korea, the incumbent party that 
campaigned on a Green New Deal won a majority to go ahead. The UN Secretary 
general advocated for green stimulus over polluter bailouts, and now 
proposals are emerging for a Global Green New Deal that would grant debt 
relief to developing countries, freeing up resources so they can support 
their own workers. It’d also coordinate large-scale investment from North to 
South in green jobs and technology, reducing inequality.

      Divestment wins: Even in these tough times, local groups are stopping 
their campaign targets from putting money into the fossil fuel industry. 
University of Guelph in Canada passed a motion for full divestment, and 
American University just dumped the last of their fossil fuel stocks. Well 
done!

      One to Watch


      We can’t gather in the streets today: but we can still stand up for 
each other and seize this opportunity for a more just society. It’s up to 
each of us to use our voice – and right now, Peace Poets are giving us a 
chance to do just that, by participating in a global music video. Follow 
these step-by-step instructions to take part.

      Use Your Power

      Selected Just Recovery Art from the kit. Artists from left to right: 
Woo Qiyun, Jhon Cortes, and Nicky Minus.

      Many of you have signed on to the 5 Principles for a Just Recovery, 
and now it’s time to bring them to life. We’re asking people everywhere to 
share their stories of what a Just Recovery means to them. What do the 5 
principles look like in your community, and what do you dream of seeing?

      You can share on social media with the hashtag #JustRecovery. Use the 
new Arts Kit to find inspiration – and it’s the perfect time to create and 
share your own art with us and the world, too. Here’s more info on how.

      I can’t wait to see what you come up with – until then, take care, and 
I’ll be back soon with more global news.

      Nicole



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