Sierra Club managing attorney focused on air, energy, FOIA, #BeyondCoal, #energyequity. East Bay (Area) mom. Native Michigander.
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Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
My pals and I are interested in your story tips!
I'm a journalist in Michigan, and I'm looking into potential threats to the administration of the election.
You can reach me directly at [email protected] and 313-310-6592.
It’s Election Day! ProPublica reporters live & work in 26 states. Today, our reporters are on the ground, on the lookout for what’s going right and what isn’t. Got a tip? Contact us at propublica.org/tips.
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Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
The Pirkey coal plant in east Texas was demolished today, after years of @SierraClub advocacy. SWEPCO announced retirement for the plant back in 2020, but it finally came down today. One more TX coal plant down, 13 remaining. Go @BeyondCoal! kltv.com/video/2024/10/10/sw…
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Were there heatwaves & hurricanes & floods before climate change? Yes, of course there were! And I can *assure* you--atmospheric scientists are well aware of that. But none of this negates the reality that we're seeing now--which is unfortunately not a fluke, but part of a trend.
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Reminder: hurricane rapid intensification is a symptom of climate change, which is primarily caused by fossil fuels heated.world/p/calling-this-…
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The air quality stripes project renders the correlation between fossil-fuels and poor municipal air quality clear as day.
But how many eye-catching graphs must be published before those in power take their responsibility to the public seriously?
theguardian.com/environment/…
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Incorrect conclusions are being drawn from this recent Science paper on the effectiveness of climate policies around the world.
What does the paper actually show?
science.org/doi/10.1126/scie… 1/20+ 🧵
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Working the polls is one of the most effective ways to support democracy. Sign up to be a poll worker and help our elections run smoothly: powerthepolls.org/leadership…
#PowerThePolls
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Important @Guardian coverage coverage of our brand new joint report with @greenpeaceusa, Permit to Kill, which shows the expansion of fracked gas exports, called LNG, is responsible for scores of premature deaths and nearly $1 billion in annual health costs. theguardian.com/us-news/arti…
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Not "one-eighth of an inch" over 400 years, as Trump says — the National Ocean Service predicted that sea level along the U.S. coastline is projected to rise 10-12 inches from 2020 to 2050. politifact.com/factchecks/20…
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Do not miss this indispensable resource from the @SabinCenter @columbiaclimate: *Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and EVs*
This brief compiles the modeling & empirical research that will help you counter clean-energy and climate disinformation.🙌
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Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Governor @Tim_Walz is a climate champion—full stop. In the last few years, he has put on a masterclass of how to meaningfully improve the lives of Minnesotans while tackling the climate crisis.
A thread 🧵👇
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
⚠️ #EVCommunity We need your help! We're asking for your assistance in spreading awareness to put an end to this cable theft in Seattle, WA. If you have any information that can help stop cable theft, please contact Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Michigan used to have a rail system that was double the density of France's, and now its biggest city Detroit sees 3 trains per day instead of 200+.
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Right now, we have an opportunity to help households across the country save money on energy bills, upgrade to clean energy equipment and improve energy efficiency.
Join us for an online workshop to learn about the Home Energy Rebates program. bit.ly/3Qytwx5
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
"Heads we win, tails you lose: How Entergy customers pay for the company's mistakes"
A real bona fide article, like for normal people, about the pernicious effects of allowing utilities carte blanche recovery of their legal fees from customers:
arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2…
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Many thanks to the good folks @CanaryMediaInc for republishing @Sierra_Magazine's investigation into the right-wing #disinformation campaign against wind and solar!
canarymedia.com/articles/cle…
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We’re excited #SunshineWeek is here and proud to join good government organizations, media organizations and civic groups in promoting the importance of government transparency and accountability. Learn about ways to get involved here:
sunshineweek.org/events-cale…
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
📢 #CleanCarsforAll is expanding to the entire Bay Area! The program helps qualified residents retire older, more polluting cars and replace them with a clean air vehicle, e-bike & bike accessories or prepaid card for public transit. 🚗⚡️🚲
Learn more at baaqmd.gov/cleancarsforall.
Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
These are really really cool awards!
Starting to become clearer how we can build a better energy system when we support more of these community-led projects
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Elena Saxonhouse retweeted
Every parent wants the best for their child, and that includes the air they breathe at school.🍎
Our report unveils how upgrades to #HVAC systems can lead to healthier, more energy-efficient schools: bit.ly/3T2L1XV
