📢 Protect Our Planet News — January 1, 2026

🌎 News & Actions — January 1, 2026. Climate change is an urgent threat. Get informed and take action to protect our planet.

🌍 Every action counts in the fight against climate change. Today in Protect Our Planet, we’re featuring January 1, 2026 news and critical calls-to-action.

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Together, we can Protect Our Planet

🌍 Climate change is not a distant threat—it’s a present and growing crisis. It endangers our environment, our communities, and the future of life on Earth. We must rise to meet this moment with courage, education, and action. Together, we can protect our ecosystems, preserve the planet’s beauty and biodiversity, and build a just, sustainable future for generations to come. Join us. Take action today to fight climate change and defend our only home.

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Protect Our Planet - News Briefs

🚗 Ford takes $19.5bn hit amid electric vehicle retreat as Trump policies bite

• Can the United States stay competitive in the global Electric Vehicle race? The Trump administration is creating uncertainty for Ford’s electric vehicle investments. Regulatory rollbacks and mixed policy signals are complicating long-term planning. “Ford said… it will take a $19.5 billion write down and is killing several electric-vehicle models, in the most dramatic example yet of the auto industry’s retreat from battery-powered models in response to the Trump administration’s policies.” Industry leaders warn the instability could slow the Electric Vehicle transition and weaken U.S. competitiveness. — The Guardian

🐟 The Fight for the Last Wild Salmon

• What happens when an ecosystem collapses? Wild salmon are disappearing from the Yukon in Alaska. Climate change and overfishing are to blame. Indigenous communities are now facing food insecurity and cultural loss as salmon runs vanish. “After the salmon collapse, Alaska Natives living along the Yukon saw a 50 percent increase in malnutrition and a 25 percent increase in diabetes.” Scientists warn the crisis signals broader ecological breakdown across the Arctic. — The Nation

🏗️ ‘Uniquely evil’: Michigan residents fight against huge datacenter backed by top tycoons

• Who pays the price for Big Tech infrastructure? Michigan communities are pushing back against massive data centers that demand enormous amounts of water and electricity. Residents warn local resources are being drained with little oversight or benefit. “Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, fear the $7bn center would jack up energy bills, pollute groundwater and destroy the area’s rural character. The 1.4 gigawatt center would consume as much power as Detroit, and would help derail Michigan’s nation-leading transition to renewable energy.” The conflict highlights growing tensions between corporate expansion and community control. — The Guardian
  

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Together, we can Protect Our Planet

• Click here to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Stock While in Office

• Click here to Don’t Give Public Land to Mining Companies

• Click here to Urge Leaders to Take Action to Save Ocean Life

• Click here to Tell Republicans: Stop Denying Climate Change

• Click here to Stop Burning Fossil Fuels Now

• Click here to affirm: No Fracking in National Forests

• Click here to Tell Media Outlets: Stop Running Fossil Fuel Ads

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BONUS

• Register to vote, vote, and help elect leaders that will ensure safe, secure elections and are committed to protecting democracy. Share ballot and voting information with friends and family.

• Donate to these champions doing the heavy lifting for our rights and freedoms:

  • End Fossil Fuels

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  • Worker Power is People Power

  • Champions that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.

  • Bans Off Our Bodies

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How do we Protect Our Planet?

🏠 At Home

Save energy by switching to LED bulbs, upgrading to efficient appliances, and unplugging devices when not in use—small habits make a big impact. Choose renewable energy from your utility or consider installing rooftop solar. Conserve water by fixing leaks, shortening showers, and using efficient fixtures. Eat more plant-based meals to reduce emissions and improve your health. Compost and recycle to keep food scraps and recyclables out of landfills, cutting methane pollution. And drive less—walk, bike, carpool, or take public transit whenever possible, because every mile not driven helps the planet.

💼 At Work

Support remote work options to reduce commutes and cut emissions. Improve efficiency by using LED lighting, motion sensors, and better insulation. Go paperless with digital tools and choose recycled materials when printing is necessary. Promote green travel by encouraging biking, carpooling, and public transportation. Buy sustainably by selecting eco-friendly, non-toxic, and recyclable products. And lead on policy by advocating for workplace sustainability goals and partnering with ethical vendors.

💚 The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our time — but it’s also our greatest opportunity to rebuild, renew, and rise together. By pairing small personal changes with big collective action, we can protect our planet and secure a livable future for generations to come.

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