Please mark your calendars for Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7 PM for a virtual meeting with Chris Topoleski, Executive Director of Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS). Chris will tell us about how FACS mobilizes people of faith to advocate for science-based, nonpartisan climate policies—and how we can get involved in their work.
Guest Speaker Scott Graham to Discuss ‘The Climate Boot Camp’ Free Online Course
Join us for a presentation by chapter member Scott Graham at the upcoming general membership meeting on Tuesday, April 29, between 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
Scott recently earned a Master’s Degree in Natural Resources and a Graduate Certificate in Global Sustainability from Virginia Tech. He will share a short presentation on the development and expansion of The Climate Boot Camp, a program initially developed in 2021 through partnership with Climate Reality Project and Harvard Alumni for Climate and the Environment. Billed as a “Sustainability Leadership Workshop for Climate Leaders”, we will learn how this free online course can help us create effective action within our chapter.
We will encourage chapter members to register for the June Climate Boot Camp sessions so that we can take the course together as the Climate Reality Project Northern Virginia Chapter!
- June 3 Orientation
- June 7 Networking #1
- June 14 Networking #2
For information about the program or to register, please visit https://www.ecoactus.org. If you have any questions please contact: novaclimatechapter@gmail.com.
DeBriefed 4 April 2025: Scientists issue Trump ‘SOS’; EU climate goal in jeopardy; Deep-sea mining talks – Carbon Brief
A “sense of chaos has gripped” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, after Trump-sanctioned layoffs have affected 20% of staff.
— Read on www.carbonbrief.org/debriefed-4-april-2025-scientists-issue-trump-sos-eu-climate-goal-in-jeopardy-deep-sea-mining-talks/
The Joyful Case for Going Vegan w/speaker Matthew Halteman, PhD
What if Your Plate Could Change the Planet?
The NOVA Chapter of The Climate Reality Project invites you to an inspiring and thought-provoking event: “The Joyful Case for Going Vegan,” a presentation by professor, author, and philosopher Matthew Halteman, PhD, Sunday, March 16, at 7 PM.
Evergreen Action Statement on U.S. Presidential Election Results
Following the news that former-President Donald Trump has been re-elected to be the 47th President of the United States, Evergreen Action Executive Director Lena Moffitt released a statement emphasizing a commitment to “work tirelessly to ensure that industries already on the right path to meeting our science-backed climate goals stay on that path, regardless of federal regulatory rollbacks.“
Read the full statement: https://www.evergreenaction.com
Turn Out For Tomorrow
MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE IN THE 2024 ELECTIONS
At Climate Reality, we’re mobilizing voters across the nation to ensure we’re ready to make our voices heard at the ballot box this year. Our future is on the line, so we can’t afford to sit out this election. From the White House to city council, elections determine who represents us in important decisions that impact our communities.
Your voice is your vote. Be a voter.
Polar Plunge Fundraising Goal Exceeded!
The Climate Reality Project Northern Virginia Chapter “Ferocious Felines” team raised $5,323.41, exceeding their goal of $5,000, for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Keep Winter Cold Polar Plunge. In addition to supporting CCAN, funds will be used to support Fairfax County’s Get2Green initiative at Centre Ridge Elementary School.
Polar Plunge to Keep Winter Cold
The Climate Reality Project Northern Virginia Chapter has formed its first Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Keep Winter Cold Polar Plunge Team. The Ferocious Felines NoVA Chapter Plunge Team has veteran and new plungers who will be plunging on February 10th at National Harbor.
We are so excited that so far, we have two elementary school students plunging with us – Kelsie and Laura. They have presented information about the plunge to the entire 5th grade! Kelsie and Laura named our team out of their love for all cats big and small.
Funds we raise at the plunge will be used to protect endangered snow leopards and to support Centre Ridge Elementary School where Kelsie and Laura attend. The school is joining Fairfax County’s Get2Green initiative! These funds will help the school with the initial steps, such as eliminating food waste and planting gardens. The students and the principal are very excited to get started. The funds raised at the plunge will go a long way toward getting the school off on the right note and helping to engage the community and the students.
Please support our team by either:
- joining in the festivities /cheering your team on February 10 at National Harbor or;
- joining the team, 10 year plunge veteran Natalie’s secret plunge tips provided, or
- making a donation to the team. We’re currently 78% towards raising our team goal of $5,000. Your donation, of any size, will help.
- There are two ways to donate:
1. On line by clicking on Ferocious Felines, or
2. Sending a check endorsed to CCAN to
Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Polar Plunge Donation
P.O. Box 11138
Takoma Park, MD 20913
Be sure to put Ferocious Felines on the check memo line
Chapter Lunch & Walk
On November 18, 2023, chapter members gathered for lunch & conversation at Mamma’s Kitchen in Alexandria, then headed to Huntley Meadows Park for a peaceful stroll on a BEAUTIFUL autumn afternoon!
Chapter Members on Capitol Hill
Advocacy for Climate Smart Funds in the Farm Bill | Christina and Julie
Climate Reality Leaders from all over the US met with their state legislative leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to advocate for the #2023FarmBill. This could be you! Stand with us in supporting this critical legislation at bit.ly/FARMBILL2023! #ActOnClimate
Watch the interview on Youtube.
The Climate Reality Project: Northern Virginia Chapter 
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