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LETTER FROM FOUNDER
 Dear Cool the Earth Community,
It's well known good news doesn't get as much coverage as the bad. In doing my own small part to disrupt this trend I am gleefully spreading the news about the proposed rules to reduce power plant emissions by 30%. Better yet, this is not another European country or a progressive U.S. state proposing the rules. This is a rule affecting every state in our nation. Fantastic! At last we have a serious start to addressing our climate change issue.
Many obstacles and battles lie ahead before the rules are finalized. Science tells us the reduction target is too little too late. Still, we all should be heartened by the historic action. While the new proposal is coming from our President, let us understand the forces that built and/or tried to hinder the effort. We have industry, science and politics. Most importantly, we have consumers and voters. Few, if any, national movements have been successful without a strong and engaged citizenry.
At Cool the Earth, our parent and teacher volunteers have engaged 200,000 families in taking climate action. Kids and parents have reduced their carbon footprints, boosted green consumer markets and engaged in civic action.
As the school year comes to a close, let's enjoy the fruits of our collective work and renew our commitment to making a difference in our communities in the new school year.
Happy day and happy summer!
CARLEEN CULLEN
Founder and Executive Director
Cool the Earth
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TIP OF THE MONTH
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Schneider Electric has generously donated an EVLink Charging Station to Cool the Earth, and you can buy it now. Get an amazing deal on a level 2 charging station and support Cool the Earth's work to engage kids and families in reducing their carbon footprint.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Team Leader Amy Owen
A third grader from New Jersey was the spark that inspired Amy Owen to bring the Cool the Earth program to her school in Los Angeles. Amy was talking to her friend's daughter, Ella, who had been inspired by the program at Unity Charter School in New Jersey, and according to her mom, had "blossomed into an environmental activist." Amy loved the sound of the program, with teachers dressing up in polar bear costumes to teach them about climate change. She launched the program at Crescent Heights Language Arts and Social Justice Magnet School and has run the program for 3 years, inspiring hundreds of students and families to take carbon-reducing actions.
Amy's favorite part of being a team leader is hearing the kids comments. ""Ms. Owen, we changed our lightbulbs!" "I walk to school EVERY day!" "At my house we recycle more better now!" "Paper is a tree, don't waste it!" These grammatically imperfect nuggets of enthusiastic environmentalism really encourage me for our future," Amy says.
Cool the Earth has been an important component in her school's commitment to work on Millenium Development Goals that include Environmental Sustainability. Amy has gone the extra mile and created a weebly page to keep her school community informed about the program and help them access the Cool the Earth program materials.
As Amy and Ella's stories both demonstrate, one person--no matter how little--can make a huge difference!
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SUPPORT COOL THE EARTH
Cool the Earth engages kids and their families in climate change solutions, by increasing awareness about global warming, and inspiring people to take simple actions to reduce their carbon emissions. You can share in our commitment to inspire and empower kids and families to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a one time or recurring monthly donation. For more information or to support our programs visit cooltheearth.org.
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 Total Actions 299,468
 Total Carbon 217,549,345 lbs
 Total Schools 490
 Total Students 186,675
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April 26, 2014 |
35 EVs
9 makes and models
3 counties
0 emissions
Thank you to the 35 EV drivers who came out to celebrate EV driving EV driving and show the North Bay how many fun, zippy, options are available for every lifestyle and budget. Watch this video and you'll surely be inspired!
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THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS
We're thankful to our many partners and supporters who have enabled Cool the Earth to grow and reach the milestone of reducing over 217 million lbs of carbon.
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