For almost 40 years, Patagonia has supported grassroots groups working to find solutions to the environmental crisis. But in this time of unprecedented threats, it’s often hard to know the best way to get involved. That’s why we’re connecting individuals with our grantees, in order to take action on the most pressing issues facing the world today.

Find local opportunities to get involved in 👉 https://www.patagonia.com/actionworks/home/choose-location/

In a groundbreaking move, Vermont is on the verge of making history with the Climate Superfund Act, aimed at holding Big Oil responsible for its environmental devastation. This act would require corporations like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Chevron to pay billions for the climate change cleanup in Vermont, based on their emissions from the past three decades. With Vermont setting a precedent, it's crucial that other states step up. New York, California, Maryland, and Massachusetts are already considering similar actions.

Sign the petition to urge all states to adopt similar measures and make Big Oil pay (not you, the taxpayer) for the damage: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/284/112/252/vermont-is-holding-big-oil-accountable-for-climate-destruction.-other-states-must-follow-suit/

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In northern Chile, a stretch of Atacama Desert has become known as the fashion industry’s biggest dumpster. Most stories about this region are filled with bleakness. But a community of activists, educators and artists are turning the fashion industry’s trash into seeds for change and building a different narrative.

Read their story at https://www.patagonia.com/stories/built-from-scrap/story-151785.html

Photo Credit: Mateo Barrenengoa