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Photo: Movement for Black Lives

No justice, no peace: Dozens of cities across the United States have seen
historic protests over the murder of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man,
at the hands of police in Minneapolis. It’s sparked a crucial global
moment, with solidarity protests planned in cities across the world this
weekend. Organisers are urging attendees to take precautions against
coronavirus.

350.org is in solidarity with the [ [link removed] ]Movement for Black Lives and
struggles for racial justice across the world. There is no just recovery
for people and the climate, without addressing the systemic extraction,
harm and violence towards Black communities. In order to tackle the
climate crisis fairly, we’ve got to address the systemic racism that fuels
it. [ [link removed] ]See our statement here and check out these resources on what we
must do to [ [link removed] ]dismantle white supremacy. Consider supporting the Black-led
organisations and bail out funds we’ve recommended. 

In Case You Missed It 

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Virtual Festival: This coming Friday, 5 June at 3pm EST (New York local
time), a global online broadcast will bring together frontline activists,
musicians, thought leaders and political heroes to reflect on the times
we’re in and help collectively envision the road ahead to a Just Recovery
for people and planet. Arundhati Roy, Patti Smith, Angélique Kidjo, Bill
McKibben and Michael Stipe are among the participants – [ [link removed] ]see the full
lineup and sign up to host an online watch party with friends and family.
There'll be a recording after for people in other timezones to watch,
too. 

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Black Lives Matter, everywhere: Demonstrators in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on
Sunday stood outside the state government palace, outraged over police
killings of Black people in the city’s favelas. There’s been [ [link removed] ]a recent
spike in this kind of police violence especially against Black youths: as
recently as May 18, a fourteen-year-old was killed in a federal police
operation while at home with his cousins. [ [link removed] ]Read more

‘Activism isn’t terrorism’: In the Philippines, a new ‘Anti-Terrorism
Bill’ is being fast-tracked that would make it easier to arrest and detain
people who express dissent. Concerns have already been raised about
reckless over-policing under lockdown, and activists are calling it a
distraction from the need to properly respond to COVID-19. [ [link removed] ]Read more

 

 
Front Line Defenders livestream with author and journalist Nina Lakhani.

Remembering Berta: A new book to honor the legacy of Berta Cáceres, an
environmental defender from Honduras, was launched Tuesday. She was
engaged with indigenous communities in water and land struggles before she
was killed for her activism. The author was joined by Bill McKibben and
her daughter in a livestream discussion. [ [link removed] ]Read more on her story and
[ [link removed] ]watch the broadcast

A virtual art build across Europe spelled out a message for the ECB.
Rebuild for People: Pressure is mounting on the European Central Bank to
prioritise a Just Recovery in the next rounds of stimulus, after
[ [link removed] ]reports that their funds have gone to support 38 fossil fuel companies
and subsidiaries so far. Find out how to [ [link removed] ]send a message to the ECB
President

Inside Stories

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The new Global Youth Striker Storytelling Hub brings together stories of
climate activism from youth across the world. Their creativity, wisdom and
reflections about the moment we’re in are a must-read for any supporter of
the Global Climate Strikes. You can browse the videos, essays, and other
formats – and keep an eye out for more stories to come. [ [link removed] ]Visit the hub

One to Watch

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“How fast should the Just Transition be in different countries, and who
should pay for it?”

New research from Oil Change International on an equitable fossil fuel
phaseout shows how we can manage the decline of coal, oil and gas in a way
that’s fair for workers and local communities around the world. [ [link removed] ]Watch
the video, and go further with the [ [link removed] ]full study here

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-- Nicole
 

 
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