Spearheaded by @MikeBloomberg, Beyond Carbon is the largest coordinated campaign to tackle the climate crisis ever undertaken in the United States.
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Led by @MikeBloomberg, Beyond Carbon will partner with orgs and communities to use advocacy, legal and electoral strategies to accelerate the U.S.’ transition to a 100% clean energy economy. Learn more about our initiative at beyondcarbon.org.
“The future is not going to be coal. It’s going to be the production of sustainable and renewable energy, and we have the capability here where we live to do it.” Learn how rural communities in Minnesota are acting on climate. grist.org/article/think-rura…
With the support of local partners, the state of New York is adding 71 EV charging stations across the state as part of the ReCharge NY program! newsday.com/business/electri…
"These wins are a victory for Virginians today and Virginians of the future. We’re excited to build on tonight’s success in states, cities, and regions around the country in 2020 and beyond.” beyondcarbon.org/news/beyond…
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Our @BeyondCarbon campaign aims to elect champions of climate action all over the country -- and in Virginia, we're off to a great start.
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BREAKING: @shelly_simonds just flipped Virginia's HD-94! Shelly's race for this seat in 2017 resulted in a tie, and was decided in favor of the Republican after his name was randomly drawn from a bowl. This win is well fought, well deserved, & a long-time coming!
"“More and more churches and people of faith are waking up.""
Across Montana, a growing number of faith groups are embracing clean energy and climate action. Now, they're launching a state chapter of @interfaithpower
to work together to do even more." bozemandailychronicle.com/ne…
ICYMI: Michigan legislators & climate leaders @JeffMIrwin and @RepRabhi are leading the climate fight. They introduced a legislation to encourage statewide expansion of solar energy investment through economic incentives. michigandaily.com/section/go…
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It’s up to us to lead on climate action where the president won’t. @BloombergDotOrg & @BeyondCarbon continue to support the thousands of cities, states, businesses, & orgs committed to helping the U.S. reach the goals we set under the Paris Agreement. nytimes.com/2019/11/04/clima…
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Abandoning the Paris Agreement is an abdication of leadership that the vast majority of Americans oppose. Americans want action on climate change, and it's up to the public to deliver what Washington won't – and we are. mikebloomberg.com/news/mike-…
Trump may have pulled out of the #ParisAgreement, but city and state leaders aren’t waiting to take action on the climate crisis. Check out their latest victories and see what’s possible when we elect climate champions. beyondcarbon.org/timeline/
President Trump has officially moved to withdraw the US from the #ParisAgreement
But this won’t stop a clean energy future. YOU can combat the climate crisis by electing state and local climate champions. Register to vote today: vote.gov
ICYMI: On Friday, @Ada_County, Idaho committed to reach 100% clean energy by 2045!
@cvidaho is showing how electing climate champions at the local level can drive progress in the fight for climate action. xitter.cf/cvidaho/status/1190299…
From emerging technology, to state and local policy, to new scientific reports, climate discussions can be overwhelming.
We are breaking down the facts. Learn more about our changing climate and what we are doing about it. 👇beyondcarbon.org/get-the-fac…
With over 13 new solar co-ops in 10 states over the past six months, our partners at @SolarNeighbors are paving the way for a clean energy future. Check out their latest work here: pv-magazine-usa.com/2019/10/…
"Latinos are ready to take bold action to protect our environment, regardless of where they are." Read how groups across Colorado, including @iiycfamily, are mobilizing people of color to take climate action! westword.com/news/colorado-l…
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Some automakers failed to learn the lessons of the past: American consumers reward companies that offer better fuel efficiency. I'll continue supporting state attorneys general who push back on the Trump Administration's opposition to higher standards. mikebloomberg.com/news/state…
"The public wants to see action." @GovEvers has launched a task force, to be led by @LGMandelaBarnes, aimed at accelerating Wisconsin's climate progress 💪 milwaukeeindependent.com/syn…
Last week, we sat down with our friends at @votesolar! Head on over to our Medium page, where they share more about:
✔️their state-level solar work
✔️how it is driving clean energy transition
✔️what you can do to help
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Bravo to @PhillyMayor and the new Climate Collaborative of Greater Philadelphia! Read more from @NRDC to learn how this American Cities Climate Challenge winner is mobilizing public and private sector leaders to address the climate crisis today. nrdc.org/experts/emily-barkd…
In Colorado, a new model for building electrification will help power an affordable housing complex – showcasing how clean energy can be made accessible for all. 👏energynews.us/2019/10/17/wes…