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The CLEO Institute At CLEO we provide Climate Leadership Engagement Opportunities to solve the climate crisis. Join us!

The CLEO Institute is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Miami solely dedicated to climate change education, engagement, and advocacy.

What if the things we love weren’t guaranteed?When ecosystems disappear, we don’t just lose plants and animals, we lose ...
06/05/2026

What if the things we love weren’t guaranteed?

When ecosystems disappear, we don’t just lose plants and animals, we lose the systems that support our food, health, economies, and everyday lives.

Nature isn’t a backdrop to our life. It’s the foundation of it.

This World Environment Day, take a moment to think about what we stand to lose, and what we still have the power to protect.

What is one thing from nature you couldn’t imagine living without?

🌎 What does carbon have to do with climate change?Join The CLEO Institute and Miami’s Community ResilientSea Project for...
06/04/2026

🌎 What does carbon have to do with climate change?

Join The CLEO Institute and Miami’s Community ResilientSea Project for a free virtual webinar exploring the science behind carbon emissions, how excess CO₂ is impacting our communities, and what actions we can take to build a healthier, more resilient future.

Whether you’re new to climate conversations or looking to deepen your understanding, this interactive session is for you.

📅 July 1, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual via Zoom: https://bit.ly/CLEOCarbonWebinar 

Featuring:
• Owen Gaither, Senior Education & Outreach Manager 
• Ireola Olaifa, Climate Resilience Manager

🔗 Register today through the link in our bio and invite a friend to join the conversation.

Happy ! 🏳️‍🌈Nature thrives because of its diversity, and our communities do too. This June, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ com...
06/02/2026

Happy ! 🏳️‍🌈

Nature thrives because of its diversity, and our communities do too. This June, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community whose voices, leadership, and lived experiences help make the climate movement stronger.

Building a safer, more resilient future requires all of us. LGBTQ+ advocates, educators, scientists, organizers, and changemakers are helping lead the way.

This month and every month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the contributions they have made in creating a healthier planet. Consider supporting the work of The CLEO Institute today: https://cleoinstitute.org/donation-page/

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Did you know that heat kills more people every year than all other forms of extreme weather combined? Climate change is...
06/01/2026

Did you know that heat kills more people every year than all other forms of extreme weather combined?

Climate change is making it worse.

Elite tennis players are not immune, and neither are we. Stay cool. Stay safe. End climate pollution.

Sign up for more climate news updates with the link in bio: bit.ly/CLEONewsletter

This month, AI was met with boos at commencement speeches across the country, signaling a growing discomfort among young...
05/29/2026

This month, AI was met with boos at commencement speeches across the country, signaling a growing discomfort among young people with the technology’s rapid rise and real-world impacts.

Beyond the classroom, AI is fueling massive growth in data centers that consume enormous amounts of electricity and water, placing added strain on communities and the climate. Artificial intelligence systems are thirsty, consuming as much as 500 milliliters of water – a single-serving water bottle – for each short conversation a user has with the GPT-3 version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT system. They use roughly the same amount of water to draft a 100-word email message.

The best way to protect our natural resources and communities? Volunteer, lobby, or join local efforts with organizations already doing so. Get involved, and make sure your voice is heard!

We’d love to hear your thoughts below. 💬

Coal ash is toxic waste. It contains arsenic, mercury, lead, and other dangerous chemicals that can seep into drinking w...
05/28/2026

Coal ash is toxic waste. It contains arsenic, mercury, lead, and other dangerous chemicals that can seep into drinking water, pollute the air, and threaten nearby communities.

After decades of pressure and advocacy, strong federal protections were finally put in place.

Now, the EPA wants to weaken them.

That means more risk for families.
More pollution in vulnerable communities.
More power for polluters.

Tell the EPA to protect people, not polluters. Click the link to submit a written comment by June 12th! Act now: https://cleoinstitute.org/action_alerts/

A desperate alligator crossing dry land in search of water has captured the internet’s attention, serving as a stark rem...
05/27/2026

A desperate alligator crossing dry land in search of water has captured the internet’s attention, serving as a stark reminder of how extreme heat and drought are reshaping Florida’s landscapes in real time.

Drought in the Everglades is not new. It is a cyclical part of the region’s wet and dry seasonal system. Alligators are adapted to these cycles, relying on water to regulate body temperature, hunt, and reproduce, and often surviving dry periods by retreating to deeper water pockets called “gator holes.”

However, the pattern is becoming more severe, with hotter temperatures and longer dry periods pushing the system beyond what wildlife has historically adapted to. According to the , water levels in Everglades National Park are now more than 6 inches lower than last year and over a foot lower than the year before. These declines point to an intensifying drought trend as the planet warms, shrinking the wetlands that wildlife depends on and stressing an ecosystem already shaped by seasonal droughts.

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The CLEO Institute proudly congratulates Yoca Arditi-Rocha on being recognized by in their Best of Miami edition for he...
05/27/2026

The CLEO Institute proudly congratulates Yoca Arditi-Rocha on being recognized by in their Best of Miami edition for her leadership in climate education, resilience, and environmental advocacy across South Florida. We are also deeply grateful to for nominating Yoca and recognizing the importance of community-centered climate leadership.

As CEO of The CLEO Institute, Yoca has dedicated her work to empowering communities with the knowledge and tools needed to confront the climate crisis.

Through her leadership, in Q1 of 2026 alone, The CLEO Institute achieved:

• 55.4 million social media impressions
• 8,253 community members trained
• 5,980 middle and high school students trained
• 3,313 climate voters registered

At a time when climate challenges continue to intensify, Yoca’s leadership continues to demonstrate the power of informed, engaged communities to create a more resilient and equitable future.

Please consider a gift to CLEO today and help us continue building the leadership, public will, and policy accountability needed to protect our communities and secure a safer climate future: https://cleoinstitute.org/donation-page/

05/26/2026

We still can’t get over the energy of our Race for Our Future® Earth Day 5K. 🌎💚

One month ago today, more than 450 South Florida community members came together at The Underline to celebrate Earth Day.
At CLEO, we know Earth Month is not just one month a year. Climate action, education, advocacy, and community resilience work happen every single day.

And next year, we celebrate 5 years of running, walking, and showing up for our future. We’re already looking ahead to making our 5th annual Race for Our Future® Earth Day 5K our most meaningful one yet and we hope you’ll be part of it.

Stay connected, keep the momentum going, and join us as we continue turning climate action into lasting community impact.

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