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The article states that other utilities in Finland continue to use a small amount of coal. It would be more accurate to say that Finland’s utility company Helen’s last power and heat plant shut down.

The attached article does not challenge the talking points of those opposed to affordability. #NYHEAT is common sense legislation which will reduce costs for New Yorkers while fighting pollution.

Today, opponents of #NYHEAT held a press conference with signs that read: "Save our Domestic Natural Gas." It's clear that they stand with the fracking industry. NYS Assembly, we need you to STAND WITH US. Deliver #cleanerheatlowerbills by insisting that NY HEAT be in the budget!

This is what good policy looks like! Expand bus lanes and bus-mounted cameras for faster and safer trips and improvement in quality of life! @openplans.org @fundtransitnow.bsky.social @transalt.org @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social

An analysis of the first 2 months of New York City's congestion pricing policy shows that road speeds increased and emissions decreased inside and out of the congestion zone, from Cook, Kreidieh, Vasserman, Allcott, Arora, van Sambeek, Tomkins, and Turkel https://www.nber.org/papers/w33584

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What are you hiding @govmurphy.bsky.social ? We hope that you are thoughtfully reconsidering your opposition to the best policy for working class New Jerseyans in years.

Thanks Gov. Hochul!
@govmurphy.bsky.social Please accept the evidence that congestion pricing is awesome policy for regular New Yorkers and New Jerseyans alike & unravel your alliance with Pres. Trump on this issue. @openplans.org @fundtransitnow.bsky.social @rpa.org @theclimatereality.bsky.social

UPSHIFT! PHLC reports that "In a big win for climate policy targeting building emissions, the SDNY upheld New York City ... Local Law 154, which prohibits the burning of fuels with high greenhouse-gas emissions in new construction." @jessedjenkins.com

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Gutting clean energy incentives would drive up electric bills Rising energy costs are a problem in the U.S. Ending Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and ramping up fossil fuels would make it even worse.

The Trump admin claims clean power drives up utility bills. But energy analysts and industry execs know new solar, wind and batteries are cheaper than fossil fueled powe, and that killing tax credits for clean energy will raise, not lower, energy costs: www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
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Congestion Pricing is a Policy Miracle Which is exactly why Trump wants to get rid of it

“The MTA as a whole is averaging 448K more public transit riders per day this year…The MTA ridership growth since congestion pricing went into effect is almost 50% larger than the total ridership of America’s next-largest subway system.” bettercities.substack.com/p/congestion...

The Reality Tour Watch Former US Vice President Al Gore live from the Climate Reality Leadership Corps training in Paris, and other exclusive videos.

What’s that on the horizon? A storm? A sunrise? Or a moment that changes everything? On March 28, former US Vice President Al Gore delivers his most groundbreaking climate presentation yet. Watch it live by signing up for our online experience. #TheRealityTour #ThisIsReality

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"Make America Healthy Again" is dead There is nothing RFK Jr. can do at the Department of Health to make up for what's happening at the EPA.

Robert F. Kennedy can remove all the seed oils from all the food in America.

It’s not going to make up for dismantling Mercury Air Toxics standards, undoing car and truck pollution restrictions, rolling back chemical safety regulations, and otherwise covering the country in fossil fuel pollution

Thanks @michaelemann.bsky.social for your tireless work. This is a great watch!

America’s EV Sales Are Climbing Despite The Chaos Despite a lot of political headwinds, the EV market is still growing. Let's see if it holds.

Good morning with good news: Global EV sales skyrocketed 50% in February 2025, compared to February 2024!

In first two months of 2025, compared to Jan-Feb 2024, US EV sales rose 28%, while China rose 35% and world 30%.

World EV transition speeds ahead!
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Data: Congestion Pricing is Not Rerouting Traffic to Other Boroughs - Streetsblog New York City Traffic on four outerborough bridges dropped in February — defying MTA forecasts for increased traffic outside the congestion relief zone.

Tired: Drivers are going to avoid congestion pricing by flocking to highways and bridges that circumvent the zone and inundating the Bronx and Staten Island with cars.

Wired: That's not actually happening.

The Regional Plan Association’s report on the beginning of congestion pricing is out! Here are the highlights:

Average trip times in January were down 48% at the Holland Tunnel, and 17% at the Lincoln Tunnel.

Less traffic → faster commutes!

And new homes should come with EV Chargers! @rewiringamerica.bsky.social

Siena Poll: Support for Congestion Pricing Keeps Rising - Streetsblog New York City "Are we out of the Valley of Death yet?"

A new poll released Monday from Siena College found that more New York City residents approve of congestion pricing than don't, a dramatic turnaround from a previous poll by the same firm back in December.

It’s time for New York to expand congestion pricing!

NYC’s Congestion Pricing Is Good for the US Mass transit is the lifeblood of a city. Improving it for the workers in the nation’s economic capital benefits all Americans.

Mike Bloomberg: Manhattan’s congestion pricing program is vital to the city’s economic health — and that’s good for America

Congestion pricing is good for low-income residents Why New York’s new traffic policy is the opposite of elitist.

Congestion pricing isn’t elitist. It’s a step towards making transportation more affordable for low-income New Yorkers. Ending it would hurt commuters who need it most. @vox.com explains how investing in public transit benefits working-class residents:

www.vox.com/policy/40126...

This story needs to be better publicized. Working class New Yorkers & New Jerseyans support congestion pricing as it improves their lives. Time to stop advocating for the privileged few. Thanks @govkathyhochul.bsky.social No thanks
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Save the Date: Climate Justice Mayoral Forum!

Join us to find out more about NYC Mayoral candidates' plans for climate, jobs and environmental justice.

🗓️Monday, 3/31, 6:30 PM
📍CUNY School of Law (2 Court Square West, Long Island City, NY 11101)

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Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows Researchers say data strengthens case for holding firms to account for their contribution to climate crisis

When 37 bt out of 40 bt of global annual emissions comes from burning fossil fuels, this is no surprise whatsoever

Until fossil fuels are left in the ground, we will make no headway at all in cutting emissions

Instead, we are bang on track for hothouse hell

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Awesome news LA!

Climate Change in the American Mind: Public Perceptions of the Health Harms of Global Warming, Fall 2024 - Center for Climate Change Communication Report Summary This report is based on findings from a nationally representative survey – Climate Change in the American Mind – conducted jointly by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication an...

Our latest survey finds that Americans are becoming increasingly aware that climate change harms people's health. Check out our full report: www.climatechangecommunication.org/all/climate-... @docsforclimate.bsky.social @lisapatel.bsky.social @howardfrumkin.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com

Thank you @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social for your leadership. More housing!

🔌⚡New InfluenceMap Report: The Global Campaign Against Building Electrification.

🔎 How the Fossil Fuel industry has deployed its pro-gas playbook around the world, threatening the planet and public health.

Read the report: influencemap.org/report/Build...

MTA Releases Revenue From Congestion Relief Zone Tolling Showing Program in Line With Projections

Congestion Relief Zone tolling is on track to generate $500 million in its first year! This will fund projects like making more stations accessible, installing modern signals, buying zero-emission buses, and more.

See the numbers: www.mta.info/press-releas...