In this newsletter: Share Your Story
ACT: Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits
Council Opposes Fast Tracking | Congrats to new leaders-FL & WI
WI State Report | Soon: Chair at OK Dems Convention
Council on the Road: MN, CO, LA, MI, DC & AR | Recommended
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Hello Climate Activist,
Donald Trump’s policies are hurting Americans, the world and our planet. In an act worthy of a Joni Mitchell song, he is literally having the historic, idyllic White House Rose Garden ripped up and paved over.
From ending aid to hurricane survivors trying to rebuild their homes to taking aim at solar and wind energy – hiking costs to light our homes, and losing or stalling more than 90,000 clean energy jobs – it’s clear Trump is looking out for his rich donors, not hardworking Americans. Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, which passed the House and is under consideration in the Senate, would*:
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Increase American families' energy costs by $170 BILLION in the next decade.
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Kill 840,000 jobs in 2030.
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Take a wrecking ball to our economy and shrink GDP by $1.1 TRILLION in the next decade.
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Shrink new electricity growth by 120 gigawatts by 2030 (120 GW = enough to power 85 Million+ homes)
Act with us now to kill this ugly, and harmful bill: Write or call your Senators today.
In service and solidarity,
Michelle Deatrick
Chair, DNC Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis Council
* Source: Energy Innovation, June 11, 2025
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đź’Ś SHARE YOUR STORY: How Have Trump’s Policies Hurt You?
Trump's policies are hurting Americans. We want to hear, share and amplify so that it’s clear who is responsible. Sharing your story is one of the most powerful ways we have of showing that environment, climate and health are important to Americans – and that Trump is harming them (and us) all.
Have your energy prices increased? Lost a green energy job – or a federal environmental, health or agriculture job? Your nonprofit or family business lost funding for solar or weatherizing? At the Council, we want to hear your story. And, with your permission, to share it and amplify it. We can do it anonymously if needed.
Share YOUR Story about Trump Climate, Environmental, Health Harms
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đź’Ş CALL TO ACT: Urge Your Senators to Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits (act now!)
The House has passed $546 billion in cuts to tax credits and other programs promoting clean energy. The Senate Finance Committee’s draft, now under consideration by the full Senate, is slightly better – but still terrible. We can act to stop or mitigate the cuts.
Clean energy tax credits are a win-win-win! They help schools, hospitals, families and communities save money by installing solar and weatherizing buildings – protecting our air and water from pollution and cutting climate-fueling greenhouse gas emissions. Gutting these investments means electricity bills will surge, the threat of power outages and energy shortfalls will rise, and hundreds of thousands of jobs will be lost. And emissions will greatly increase.
There is support for stopping these cuts on both sides of the aisle. Contact your Senators now and urge them to keep the clean energy tax credits in the reconciliation bill.
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đź“Ł COUNCIL TAKES ACTION: Opposes Fast Tracking Pipelines and LNG, Urges Congress to Side with People, Not Polluters
This Council joined more than 65 environmental organizations signing on a letter urging Congress to oppose the fast tracking of pipelines and LNG. The GOP wants permitting to prioritize Big Oil profits over our health, lives and a liveable future. We are the Party of Clean Energy Solutions and we demand better:
“Congress must put the safety and welfare of landowners and communities above the tax credit driven profits of big corporate interests. New infrastructure should not be forced down the throats of landowners via eminent domain, and all landowners and communities deserve robust health, safety, and economic protections.”
View the letter: Oppose Fast Tracking Pipelines and LNG
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đź’š DEMOCRATIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK: Florida and Wisconsin Elect New Caucus Leadership. State Report from Wisconsin!
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Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida Elects New Leadership
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Celebrating the new leaders of the Florida Democrats Environmental Caucus, President Judy Freiberg and Vice President Joan Benz! We are also very thankful to outgoing Chair John Capece, who has done and continues to do terrific work in this very active Caucus. Contact or join the Florida DECF here.
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Wisconsin Democrats Environmental Caucus Elects New Leadership
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Congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Wisconsin Democrats Environmental Caucus: Chair Vik Verma, Secretary/Treasurer Nancy Stencil, Vice Chair David Shorr, and At-Large Board Member Kejuane Jennings. Also pictured is At-Large Board Member Bruce Beck.
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Report from the Wisconsin Democrats Environmental Caucus
& Invite to June 22 Zoom Meeting on WI Climate Legislation
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From Chair Vik Verma: “We are currently monitoring the 2025 Wisconsin Legislative Session with regards to environmental and climate change legislation. In March 2025, we held a Zoom event with newly elected Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford during the Supreme Court Election.
During the 2024 election campaign, we had a letter writing campaign supporting our Democratic candidates. In addition, we made many presentations on the Inflation Reduction Act to county parties and a special presentation at the 2024 Democratic Party of Wisconsin State Convention.
As we move forward, we will continue to highlight and defend the achievements of the Inflation Reduction Act. In addition, we will be implementing initiatives on Environmental and Climate Justice and Rural Outreach. We are also planning to have local "meet ups" and continue to have educational events.”
Contact or join the Wisconsin Democratic Environmental Caucus through their website or Facebook page.
Invite: WI Dems Environmental Caucus Meeting virtual June meeting at 5pm CT on June 22 on WI Climate Legislation with guest speaker Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s Kat Klawes.
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📆 COMING UP: Chair Deatrick, Rep. Pearson on FIGHT BACK Panel at Oklahoma Democrats’ Convention
Join the Oklahoma Democrats’ Fight Back Luncheon on Saturday, June 28, in person at 11:30am CT for an inspiring panel. This isn’t just a luncheon. It’s a resistance briefing. A morale boost. A launchpad for a better tomorrow! You’ll leave with tools, strategies and real hope. You’ll hear from DNC Climate Council Chair Michelle Deatrick, Tennessee State Rep.Justin J. Pearson, Planned Parenthood Great Plains Chief Development Officer Heather Rahhal Palacios and ACLU of Oklahoma Executive Director Tamya Cox-Touré.
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🌏 COUNCIL ON THE ROAD & SPEAKING OUT: MN, CO, LA, MI, DC & AR
The Council is doubling down on our organizing, listening and resistance in 2025. From rallying against Trump in Michigan and fighting for clean air on Capitol Hill, to kicking off our 2025 Listening Tour in Louisiana: in 2025, the DNC Climate Council has already organized or participated in 28 events in 8 states and nationally.
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Minnesota: Council Youth Director Presendieu Hosts &
Chair Deatrick Speaks At YDA Environmental Caucus Meeting
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Council Youth Engagement Director Paul Presendieu, who also serves as Chair of the YDA Environmental Caucus, hosted an energetic, packed meeting at the YDA Spring Meeting in Minneapolis. Chair Deatrick spoke about the Trump Administration’s climate harms and the importance of youth leadership.
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Colorado: Council Exec. Board Member Howard Chou
Testifies Against a Fracking Development
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Howard Chou, the Council’s Director of AAPI Engagement and newly elected Co-Chair of the Colorado Democrats Environment and Climate Crisis Council, testified against a 32000-acre fracking development at the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission. This development would place 38 new fracking wells next to and within a subdivision of homes, near schools and the Aurora Reservoir – risking the health and well-being of Coloradans and the environment.
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Louisiana: Chair Deatrick Kicks off 2025 Listening Tour
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Louisiana is on the climate front lines. Gratitude to Louisiana Vice Chair Katie Darling for organizing this listening session with Democrats and environmental advocates. Attendees expressed grave concerns regarding climate-fueled flooding, sea rise, Cancer Alley, extreme heat and extreme weather – and the impacts of Trump’s environmental rollbacks on storm preparedness and air quality.
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Minnesota: Council Listening Tour Continues
Council Chair & Youth Director Meet with MN DFL Enviro Caucus
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Michigan: Ecology Center Panel
Council Chair Discusses Trump’s Environmental Harms
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The Ecology Center is an environmental justice organization in Michigan working to advance sustainable solutions. On their recent panel, Chair Deatrick, who is also the Chair of the Washtenaw County Environmental Council, discussed the ramifications of the Trump Administration's environmental rollbacks with Ecology Center ED Mike Garfield, former EPA Analyst Jeff Alson and President of AFGE Local 3907 Ken Clark.
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DC: Chair Deatrick Rallies and Advocates with Allies
To Keep California Vehicle Emission Standards Intact
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As a child in California, Chair Deatrick, who has asthma, was sometimes unable to play outside. “The air was brown,” she remembers. Taking the fight to DC for California’s Clean Air Act waivers, which allow them to regulate air quality more strictly and require cleaner cars, was partly personal for her. While the battle was lost, this is a fight we must keep fighting: too much is at stake. Healthy people require a healthy planet.
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Arkansas: Chair Kicks off Dem State Party Chairs & Vice Chairs Meeting
& Meets with Environmental and Youth Advocates
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State parties are the core of the Democratic Party. Chair Deatrick was honored to speak with state Chairs and Vice Chairs at the ASDC Convention in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Chair also spoke with youth and environmental organizers about the major environmental threats in Arkansas, including extreme weather, flooding and drought.
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