I just wanted to say thank you for all the work you have done over the years and all the people you have inspired and given hope. You sounded very down about this whole business and I really understand why - even as a foreigner!
Please try not to for your own sake - really not easy I know. I don’t know how but I think eventually at least the political situation will sort itself out. In the meantime there are all the rest of us to work on the climate. As a grandmother I know how important this is and don’t take it lightly. Hang in there. You are too precious to the cause to lose heart.
Thank you for your perseverance and leadership! Your article inspired me to write this message to friends. I am reposting it here in case anyone else wants to use it:
While you are asleep tonight, the Senate will try to pass Trump’s Big Budget-Busting Bill, which now exempts oil and gas drillers from all corporate taxes, subsidizes coal producers, and includes a new tax designed to kill solar and wind farms. If passed, the Senate’s bill would:
* lead to a massive wave of clean energy project cancellations and the loss of nearly a million jobs,
* raise electricity prices for American families and businesses in every state, and
* result in one billion tons of additional carbon pollution by 2035 (equal to the annual emissions of Japan),
The bill would also ravage the safety net by cutting SNAP (food stamps) funding by 22%, kicking 11.8 million Americans off their health insurance, and destroying rural hospitals.
Finally, it would put our economy at risk by adding $4.5 trillion to the national debt. All of this to fund tax breaks for the richest Americans and corporations.
Your voice is urgently needed. Please take action today! Not all Republicans are on board. Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina voted against advancing the bill. When Trump threatened to mount a primary opponent against him as a result, Senator Tillis announced he would not seek reelection. To defeat the bill in the Senate, a total of four Republican No votes are needed. In addition to Rand Paul, the most likely are:
Thom Tillis (NC), Lisa Murkowski (AK), John Curtis (UT), Jerry Moran (KS), Susan Collins (ME)
Take action by calling these Senate offices today! The U.S. Senate switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Ask them to stand up for every day Americans by voting NO. Point out that the public does not support this bill, it will cost American lives, destroy hundreds of thousands of jobs, and cripple rural hospitals. If you have never done this before, it’s very easy, and only takes a few minutes. You simply call the switchboard, ask for the office, and then state your name and leave your message.
No doubt in my mind that the transition to a low carbon economy is inevitable and needed. Those countries taking the lead, developing the technologies and social systems to facilitate this transition - in manufacturing, transport, agriculture, energy production, building industry - will benefit hugely. Those foolish laggards, like Trump sycophants, will be left empty handed as the train goes by. Plain dumb.
Re: "And then once you’ve made your calls go for a hike, or a walk, or listen to bird calls on YouTube. The real world, troubled yes, is still out there. For me anyway it’s a source of strength for the fight."
OK, but can't go for a hike - too hot. (please take that as an attempt at grim humor.)
This bill is radioctively toxic to everything and everyone- to Republicans, to Democrats, to the people, to the environment, to our democracy, and to our grandchildren and their grandchildren. . It is undoubtedly the worst such bill in our national history, the monstrous progeny of project 2025 and Donald Trump It is testimony to the enormous control the latter has over his debased and feckless party that the bill has survived this long.
Bill Mckibben is toting a heavy backpack 🎒 up a mountain 🏔️?? You're not a kid anymore 👿, don't 🤕 injure yourself !! (Lol). The " End of Nature" may be a reality lest sinners repent.
I just wanted to say thank you for all the work you have done over the years and all the people you have inspired and given hope. You sounded very down about this whole business and I really understand why - even as a foreigner!
Please try not to for your own sake - really not easy I know. I don’t know how but I think eventually at least the political situation will sort itself out. In the meantime there are all the rest of us to work on the climate. As a grandmother I know how important this is and don’t take it lightly. Hang in there. You are too precious to the cause to lose heart.
Sigh. I appreciate your perseverance. It inspires.
Well written. Touching grass is critical.
Cut yourself lots of slack during crisis times. That walk in the woods may have been the most important thing you did today.
Thanks Bill. I’ve done my duty. On to Sun Day.
Thank you for your perseverance and leadership! Your article inspired me to write this message to friends. I am reposting it here in case anyone else wants to use it:
While you are asleep tonight, the Senate will try to pass Trump’s Big Budget-Busting Bill, which now exempts oil and gas drillers from all corporate taxes, subsidizes coal producers, and includes a new tax designed to kill solar and wind farms. If passed, the Senate’s bill would:
* lead to a massive wave of clean energy project cancellations and the loss of nearly a million jobs,
* raise electricity prices for American families and businesses in every state, and
* result in one billion tons of additional carbon pollution by 2035 (equal to the annual emissions of Japan),
The bill would also ravage the safety net by cutting SNAP (food stamps) funding by 22%, kicking 11.8 million Americans off their health insurance, and destroying rural hospitals.
Finally, it would put our economy at risk by adding $4.5 trillion to the national debt. All of this to fund tax breaks for the richest Americans and corporations.
Your voice is urgently needed. Please take action today! Not all Republicans are on board. Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina voted against advancing the bill. When Trump threatened to mount a primary opponent against him as a result, Senator Tillis announced he would not seek reelection. To defeat the bill in the Senate, a total of four Republican No votes are needed. In addition to Rand Paul, the most likely are:
Thom Tillis (NC), Lisa Murkowski (AK), John Curtis (UT), Jerry Moran (KS), Susan Collins (ME)
Take action by calling these Senate offices today! The U.S. Senate switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Ask them to stand up for every day Americans by voting NO. Point out that the public does not support this bill, it will cost American lives, destroy hundreds of thousands of jobs, and cripple rural hospitals. If you have never done this before, it’s very easy, and only takes a few minutes. You simply call the switchboard, ask for the office, and then state your name and leave your message.
Please help kill this bill by calling today!
Thank you for sharing your heart and soul with us. I'll be calling my two progressive senators now.
As always--thank you, Bill, for helping us keep going. And for the coyote. My MA Senators know what to do but I keep calling them anyway...
No doubt in my mind that the transition to a low carbon economy is inevitable and needed. Those countries taking the lead, developing the technologies and social systems to facilitate this transition - in manufacturing, transport, agriculture, energy production, building industry - will benefit hugely. Those foolish laggards, like Trump sycophants, will be left empty handed as the train goes by. Plain dumb.
Bill, this is one of your best posts. It's hard hitting and to the point.
Your leadership is deeply appreciated.
I'm doing my duty... not worried about the VT delegation so will contact the others.
Called earlier. Thank you for modeling duty in action, even in a hope drought.
I look forward to learning more about SunDay!
Re: "And then once you’ve made your calls go for a hike, or a walk, or listen to bird calls on YouTube. The real world, troubled yes, is still out there. For me anyway it’s a source of strength for the fight."
OK, but can't go for a hike - too hot. (please take that as an attempt at grim humor.)
This bill is radioctively toxic to everything and everyone- to Republicans, to Democrats, to the people, to the environment, to our democracy, and to our grandchildren and their grandchildren. . It is undoubtedly the worst such bill in our national history, the monstrous progeny of project 2025 and Donald Trump It is testimony to the enormous control the latter has over his debased and feckless party that the bill has survived this long.
Called both my senators 202-224-3121 and I urge others to do the same, TODAY....
Bill Mckibben is toting a heavy backpack 🎒 up a mountain 🏔️?? You're not a kid anymore 👿, don't 🤕 injure yourself !! (Lol). The " End of Nature" may be a reality lest sinners repent.