Many of us got involved with the climate justice movement because we had a connection to someone. 

Taking on the corporate interests that are poisoning the water we drink and air we breathe is a big task - and we can’t do it alone. That’s why CCI launched a new deep canvass program to connect with more Iowans on the frontlines of environmental injustice. To build a connection and move them to take action with us.

We need your help to grow our movement. 

Sign up for this Thursday's canvass or another date here. 

Each session will start with a check-in for community building and grounding followed by in-depth training for newcomers. You will need a laptop/desktop computer to participate. You are welcome to come to our office to use a laptop if needed, just send us a message!

We will keep canvassing every other Thursday at the same time, so if you can't make it this time, we'll catch you at the next one!

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin and all Republican Senators continue to block critical investments needed to address the climate crisis. The latest breakdown in negotiations is not a political game. It is a death sentence for millions and humanity as we know it.

The climate crisis is here and we are nearing a point of no return. Join us to fight back. Sign up for Buffalo Rebellion's next community call on Wednesday, August 3 at 6pm.

Billionaires and wealthy corporations control have bought our political system, public institutions, and the media to delay action on the climate crisis for decades. They know their actions will result in millions losing their homes and livelihoods forever. BIPOC communities are of particular concern as they are disproportionately impacted yet they contributed the least to this crisis. Big money interests and their so-called government representatives will keep killing us until we stop them.

Iowa CCI is a member of the Buffalo Rebellion, a new multi-racial, multi-generational coalition for climate action here in Iowa. 

On Saturday, August 27 at 10am we'll gather at the beautiful Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines for our "Summer Leadership Summit" to reground ourselves in our organizing roots and the work ahead.

The recent decisions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court, actions across the country aimed at stifling protest and dissent, and more can feel deflating. But these measures are the result of a decades-long agenda by corporate elites and the conservative right to consolidate power through stepping-stone victories and learning from their defeats.

It's time for us to get as determined and committed to our long-term agenda.

And that's what we'll dig-in to at our Summer Leadership Summit. We'll reconnect with members from across the state, hear from new People's Action Executive Director Sulma Arias on our organizing revival to get back to basics and meet people where they're at, and begin mapping out the steps we'll take to build the power needed to win an Iowa that's inclusive of all our communities and puts people before corporations and the select few.

Who should attend? You! More information and to sign-up to attend our Summer Leadership Summit can be found here.

On July 12, over 60 farmers, landowners, and climate fighters came together in Des Moines to tell the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) we don't want false solutions to climate change or abuse eminent domain to line the pockets of people like Bruce Rastetter.

Throughout the meeting, board members urged us to submit objections through the IUB's electronic filing system, saying they will read our comments and use them as evidence during all three CO2 pipelines' hearings.

Let's take their offer and flood them with comments! You do not need to live in an impacted county to submit a letter. Here's how you can make your voice heard:

• Access the objection form here.
• Fill out your contact information
• Scroll down where it says "List of Dockets" and select the project you are objecting to:
• Summit: HLP-2021-0001
• Navigator: HLP-2021-0003
• Wolf/ADM:HLP-2022-0002
• You can write separate objections for all three projects.
• Click "objection" under "submission type"
• Attach a word document with your comment OR type in the space provided 

Use this fact sheet if you've got writer's block!

We all want to see our friends and family members live long, fulfilling lives–whether we are Black, white or brown, from big cities, rural communities or small towns. 

To create communities where we all have the opportunity to thrive, the Senate needs to support proven public health solutions that save lives. 

The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-being Act helps support these solutions by reauthorizing funding for SAMHSA and passing the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (MAT Act). The MAT Act helps to remove the barriers that prevent health care practitioners from being able to treat opioid use disorder.

Last week, members met with Senator Ernst's staff urging her to cosponsor this needed bipartisan legislation to help get it passed in the Senate and signed into law. Since this legislation especially helps veterans who are struggling when they return home, it should be a no-brainer for her.

Take a moment to email Senators Grassley and Ernst and tell them to support this legislation by clicking here.

Art by Manuela - Lazy Beam Arte: "if you're reading this drink water" 

Just a fun message for today. :)