We're excited to share that the @SierraClub has formally called for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Join them 👉 fossilfueltreaty.org

🧵 for info... including how this could impact a #FossilFuelTreaty resolution being considered by the State of California this week. Image
@SierraClub is the latest to endorse the proposal, joining:

🇻🇺 Vanuatu
🇹🇻 Tuvalu
🇪🇺 European Parliament
🌉 80 cities & subnational governments
🏥 @WHO & hundreds of health institutions
🌍 2,100+ civil society orgs
🪧 Thousands of youth activists
🕊️ 101 Nobel Laureates
Sierra Club’s endorsement of the #FossilFuelTreaty comes just 48 hours ahead of a Senate Hearing in the State of California on a resolution that would see the world's largest subnational government also formally endorse the proposal. Image
For more detail on the push for a fossil fuel phase-out in California, read this excellent piece from @SierraClubCA Director Brandon Dawson published last week: latimes.com/opinion/story/…
If the resolution passes, California will join 80 subnational & city govts that have formally endorsed the #FossilFuelTreaty including

Hawai'i State Legislature
🇦🇺 Capital Territory
LA
London
Kolkata
Lima
Amsterdam
Paris
Ottawa
Barcelona
Vancouver
Brussels
Warsaw
Sydney
& more Image
The @SierraClub endorsement & momentum building in California comes just weeks after a bloc of Pacific island countries committed to

"call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and lead the creation of a global alliance to negotiate a new Treaty" fossilfueltreaty.org/fossil-free-pa… Image
Senior Director, International Climate & Policy Campaign at @SierraClub, @EcoBlaze made it clear that this was a call on California and the United States to join Pacific Island states in developing the #FossilFuelTreaty proposal. Image
The proposed #FossilFuelTreaty has 3 pillars:

❌ Non-Proliferation: end expansion of coal, oil & gas

📉 A Fair Phase Out: equitably wind down existing production in line with 1.5°C

☀️ A Global Just Transition to make sure no worker, community or country is left behind Image
You can also join the global campaign for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty today:

✍️ Endorse at fossilfueltreaty.org
📣 Amplify the #FossilFuelTreaty demand online & in the streets
🙏 Ask groups in your network to support
👨‍⚖️ Call on your government to back the proposal

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Apr 17
In the past 24hrs there's been excitement about #G7 headlines like this

But we need to talk about it 🧵

Past the headline the communiqué is rife with greenwash & inaction

🤔 These countries are still EXPANDING fossil fuels
⏰ No phaseout dates
🤯 There's a huge loophole
& more Image
🤔 These countries are still approving NEW fossil fuels

You're not phasing something out if you're still expanding it...

Despite the spin, G7 members continue to approve, subsidize & finance new fossil fuel projects.

We need a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
⏰ No phaseout dates

It's not a plan without a timeline.

We need nations that are
a) historically responsible for emissions &
b) in the best position to fund a transition

to not only end proliferation of fossil fuels, but transition away from coal, oil & gas first & fastest.
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.@TIME has just named @petrogustavo one of 100 Most Influential People of 2023🇨🇴👏🏽

One of the reasons: the Colombian President's forward-thinking climate policy, which paves the way for building fossil fuel free future 🧵⬇️

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@GabrielBoric 🇨🇱says of his Colombian counterpart:

“Gustavo dares to speak about complex issues [....] and the imperative to care for the environment in the context of a global climate crisis. He’s a leader who makes difficult decisions and learns fast.”

time.com/6189763/colomb…
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A thread in the context of today's newly published #IPCC report 🧵
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.@antonioguterres at #IPCC #ClimateReport press conference sends another clear message :

"The climate time-bomb is ticking.

But today’s IPCC report is a how-to guide to defuse the climate time-bomb."

Here is how 👇🏼
@antonioguterres "1.5oC is achievable. But it takes real climate action on all fronts -- everything, everywhere, all at once.

Humanity should come first and every country and every sector must be part of the solution."

@antonioguterres @IPCC_CH

#IPCC #ClimateReport #FossilFuelTreaty
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Mar 17
A block of 6 Pacific countries just agreed to spearhead a global fossil fuel phase-out effort including:

⚖️ creating an alliance of countries to negotiate a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

🛢️ joining @beyondoilgas

🌏 a just transition to a "Fossil Fuel Free Pacific"

A 🧵
The “Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific” is the official outcome document from a three-day high-level meeting of Ministers and officials from across the Pacific.

You can read the full outcome here via @CANPacificIs pican.org/fossil-free-pa…
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🇻🇺 Vanuatu
🇹🇻 Tuvalu
🇹🇴 Tonga
🇫🇯 Fiji
🇳🇺 Niue
🇸🇧 the Solomon Islands
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How this is devastating reminder that fossil-fueled climate impacts are here and now... A thread 🧵
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📈more storm surges
📈faster wind speeds
📈more rainfall
📈more flooding

A great fact sheet from @climatecouncil climatecouncil.org.au/resources/fact…
The loss and damage from climate change — whether it's these cyclones, flooding that engulfed parts of India and Bangladesh in May, or heat waves that gripped much of the United States and Europe last year - will only escalate with every fraction of warming.
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