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@htxclimstrike @SunriseMvmtHTX @XR_HOUSTON @txenvironment Earth Uprising- Join us outside George R. Brown Convention Center- Mon. Mar. 7, 5 pm, & demand oil & gas execs attending CERAWeek prioritize people over profit, end fossil fuel expansion to 'Invest In A Lovable Future'! 1/

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CERAWeek is an annual conference of global energy leaders, discussing challenges & solutions surrounding energy, environment, climate. Speakers include Secretary of Energy, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Sen. Joe Manchin, top O&G execs. 2/

Why is CERAWeek important? It has been described as the "Super Bowl" of the energy industry. The theme focuses on climate, innovation. Discussions will influence the future of energy with U.S., particularly renewable energy solutions essential to combating the climate crisis.

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Our Demands: End Fossil Fuel Subsidies. End Fossil Fuel Expansion.
-Invest in a just transition to clean energy with quality union jobs.
-Commit to democratizing control of energy resources.
-Respect Indigenous rights and sovereignty.

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Demands contd.

-Ensure that Frontline community members have leadership roles at future energy conferences.
-Meet with Frontline leaders from impacted communities along the Gulf Coast.
-Stop funding the Houston Climate Action plan with fossil fuel money.

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DSA members can look for location details on our internal comms about a meet-up to make signs on Sunday, March 6 at 2 pm.

We'll see everyone at GRB on Monday at 5 pm! Solidarity!

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