Climate First! will hold its 13th Annual Meeting (AM) virtually on Sunday, March 1, 2026, beginning at 12:30 pm EST. In the AM we will look at the nonprofit's past year, and how it will move forward in 2026, among other things.

Excitingly, the Keynote speaker for the meeting will be Iyla Shornstein, Political Director at the Center for Climate Integrity. She will talk about the fossil fuel industry's efforts in Congress and Republican-led states to secure immunity from climate-related lawsuits. If the legislation becomes law, the "liability shield" would be similar to what gun manufactures received in 2005. See the AM's "details", and/or RSVP below. 

The legal immunity legislation could directly counteract the “polluters pay” legislation that is law in Vermont and New York State, and is presently being worked on in numerous other states, including Maryland. Climate First! is in the early stages of getting involved with a drive to pass a polluters pay bill in Maryland.   

Image: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) reintroduced
the Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act in the 119th Congress.

DETAILS 
What: Climate First!'s 13th Annual Meeting.
When: Sunday, March 1, 2026; the event starts with a general meeting at 12:30 pm EST, followed by an optional one hour Board of Directors meeting beginning near 2 pm. Note: Attendees to the Annual Meeting, of course, can leave at any time.
Where: Online.
Misc: Please RSVP below. You'll receive, 1 to 2 days before the meeting, a link to attend the AM, and other helpful information. 

We hope that you can attend Climate First!’s 13th Annual Meeting, and share any ideas you have regarding our work.