Fridays for Future Georgia Tech

We are moving forward! Read our transition to a .gatech committee below, and make sure to register to vote.

Although this is our last digital strike of the summer, make sure to keep a lookout for updates on our advocacy efforts for the upcoming semester and how you can join!

Take a look at the new petition calling for Georgia Tech's divestment from fossil fuels here and show your support by signing on linktr.ee/gt.divest

Let your representatives know that climate change is still a concern, and we NEED environmental JUSTICE.

Northern California Esselen tribe regains ancestral land after 250 years The tribe purchased the 1,200 acre ranch near Big Sur as part of a $4.5m deal and will use it for educational and cultural purposes

Black lives still matter, and we still need greater intersectional environmentalism.

John Lewis And His Environmental Legacy John Lewis' civil rights legacy helped shape a nation. He cared about climate change and the environment too.

Let's give an online option to every student because their lives [and those of every GT-affiliated individual] should come first.

http://chng.it/Tzx2BgpXWh

Sign the Petition Demand that USG Give Every Student an Online Option

Defend the Defenders.

"In nature's economy the currency is not money, it is life." -Vandana Shiva

Judge Orders Dakota Access Pipeline to Shut Down Pending Full Environmental Review A federal judge ruled that the controversial Dakota Access pipeline must be shut down and drained of oil until a full environmental review of the project is completed. The decision is a major victory for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The Standing Rock Sioux fears....

We must demand a more sustainable solution for our return to campus.

Georgia Tech Professors Revolt Over Reopening, Say Current Plan Threatens Lives Of Students, Staff The majority of Georgia Tech professors, including some the university’s most acclaimed faculty members, have launched a revolt over reopening this fall

Liberty and justice for all.

VICE - It's Time for Environmental Studies to Own Up to Erasing Black People Many aspects of environmental scholarship are inaccessible to Black students, including textbooks that don't acknowledge our history, and field work requirements that are ignorant of Black criminalization in the outdoors.

We will forever continue to stand for what we stand on. Black lives matter, and we need just climate action.

Climate and Ecological Crisis: the Arctic Circle has just experienced above 100 degrees Fahrenheit! This is NOT normal, hence we must create a new normal post-COVID19.

Arctic records its hottest temperature ever Reaching 100 degrees in or near the Arctic is almost unheard of.

Happy Juneteenth; it is the fight for injustice which we continue till this day. Our fight for environmental justice is social justice.

"Pandemics such as coronavirus are the result of humanity’s destruction of nature, according to leaders at the UN, WHO and WWF International, and the world has been ignoring this stark reality for decades."

Pandemics result from destruction of nature, say UN and WHO Experts call for legislation and trade deals worldwide to encourage green recovery

This is a p***c health emergency.

Deadly heat is killing Americans: climate death toll rises after a decade of federal inaction Heat now causes more deaths than hurricanes, tornadoes or floods in most years, creating a new public health threat

So that we can realize more Fridays, we fight for a future which is equitable and sustainable.

Environmental Racism is real, and this is just one of the many reasons why there is no environmental justice without social justice.

One reason why coronavirus hits black people the hardest Toxic air can weaponize the coronavirus. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab Across the US, black people are dying from Covid-19 at disproport...

We stand for intersectional environmentalism; protect the people and the planet.

We cannot act on climate without acting on racism.

Perspective | I’m a black climate expert. Racism derails our efforts to save the planet. Stopping climate change is hard enough, but racism only makes it harder.

BLM Resources Donation links Atlanta bail fund: https://atlsolidarity.org/ Equal Justice Initiative: https://eji.org/ NAACP: https://www.naacp.org/ GA NAACP: https://www.naacpga.org/ Video raising donations with ad revenue (does not require a monetary donation from you) Places to Call/Write: Your city’s Chief.....

The start of a new-normal, where fossil fuels are fazed out and clean energy takes a lead.

U.S. Consumed More Renewables Than Coal for First Time in 134 Years The U.S. consumed more renewable energy than coal last year, something that hasn’t happened since 1885, according to the Energy Information Administration.

For the first time in 134 years, renewables powered more of the United States than coal! Let's use this momentum to transition to a clear energy economy🌱

Good health is an environmental right The COVID-19 crisis is a reminder of the intimate relationship between humans, animals and the environment.

Today marks the International Day for Biological Diversity.

The United Nations proclaimed there are about 1 million species threatened with extinction, many within the next decade.

Let us take action now and remember this period in history as a turning point in environmental protection, not as a failure in it.

Although we are not together in person, we are united in climate action🌱

Climate Change is a public health emergency, and we need to realize a sustainable future.

COVID-19 and climate change: What can we learn about saving lives? This coronavirus crisis highlights the importance of addressing another looming health emergency: climate change. The time frame is different but just as urgent.

If the skies are bluer, and the seas are clearer...why return to an unsustainable business-as-usual?

You’ve probably noticed it: Since COVID-19 has driven many people indoors, there are fewer cars on the road, fewer planes in the sky...and less air pollution.

NOAA has launched a big effort to study the environmental impact of the COVID-19 response. Learn more: https://research.noaa.gov/article/ArtMID/587/ArticleID/2617/NOAA-exploring-impact-of-coronavirus-response-on-the-environment

Why We Can't Ignore the Link Between Coronavirus, Climate Change and Inequity If we aren’t careful, the battle against coronavirus could have a negative impact on equity and climate change.

We post every Friday for a LIVEABLE future.

Lessons we ought to learn.

5 Lessons From Coronavirus That Will Help Us Tackle Climate Change 'We're entering a new era of radical, collaborative action'

50 years of Earth Day might have passed, but there's still much work to be done🌳.

How can you live more sustainably? | Earth Day 2020 For the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a few Georgia Tech students compiled some things one can do to live more sustainably starting this Earth Day, and ever...

As we look to celebrate Earth Day next Wednesday, let us unite to act on climate!

Feeling overwhelmed? Don't know where to start? Check this article out!

Overwhelmed by climate change? Here's what you can do From campaigning to installing insulation and solar panels, some practical steps you can take to help avoid climate breakdown

To celebrate Earth Week, learn a little more about the history behind Earth Day (next Wednesday April 22) and its core values:

Earth Day Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 in the United States and on either April 22 or the day the spring equi...