📢 Protect Our Planet News — January 4, 2026

🌎 News & Actions — January 4, 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 4, 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

🔥 America’s Fossil Fuel Ambitions Are Driving Up Your Energy Bill

• Why are your utility bills rising even as the U.S. produces record energy supplies? The rapid expansion of U.S. liquefied natural gas exports is tightening domestic supply and driving up prices for households. Overseas demand is benefiting energy companies while shifting costs onto consumers at home. “electricity bills are up 13 percent compared to last year, with some states facing steeper jumps than others. One of the reasons for those increases is the growing export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a corresponding spike in gas prices, argues a new report from Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization.” Critics question whether export policy is serving the public interest—or corporate profits at the expense of families and the climate. — Mother Jones

🌧️ Behind WA flooding, the inescapable specter of climate change

• Is this flooding really “unexpected”? Washington state’s recent floods all point to climate-driven shifts in rainfall, infrastructure stress, and development patterns. These disasters are no longer anomalies but predictable consequences of a warming world. Treating them as isolated events only delays urgently needed climate adaptation. “If you guessed climate change was playing a role in this, you’d be right. Climate change isn’t just making storms ‘wetter’ in a simple sense; it is fundamentally breaking the region’s natural plumbing system.” — The Seattle Times

🧊 The Arctic Just Experienced Its Warmest Year on Record

• The Arctic is heating up faster than anywhere else on Earth. Scientists report record-breaking temperatures, shrinking sea ice, and accelerating ecosystem disruption. “The past 10 years have been the warmest recorded in a region that is heating at two to four times the global average.” These changes are already affecting wildlife, Indigenous communities, and global weather systems. Researchers warn Arctic warming is amplifying climate impacts worldwide. — Truthout
  

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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

  • Home is Here Immigrant Justice

  • People Power United Against Fascism

  • 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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