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CBS News just gutted its climate team Paramount and Bari Weiss aren't off to a great start. Here's why David Ellison should change course.

NEWS: CBS News gutted its climate team as part of the big Paramount layoffs this week. These journalists had been doing incredible reporting on extreme heat, flooding, clean energy investments and more.

I've got details for Climate-Colored Goggles: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/cbs-news-g...

Environmental groups call on Virginia DEQ to deny air permit for Chesterfield power plant Several environmental groups have spoken out against Dominion Energy’s plans for a power plant in Chesterfield, calling on the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to deny the p…

Environmental groups call on Virginia DEQ to deny air permit for Chesterfield power plant

The #ClimateCrisis makes every storm event more likely, and worse.

More likely, and worse.

It’s fuelling EVERY storm.

#HurricaneMelissa

CSX train derails, sending 53 coal cars, 2 locomotives off tracks into wetlands in New Kent CSX officials said Sunday that two locomotives and 53 cars carrying coal derailed into the wetlands around 3:10 p.m. between Roxbury and South Mountcastle roads.

When elected officials refuse to follow science, disasters like this happen. Coal belongs to the dustbin of history, not in any power plant operating in 2025. www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...

In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes aren’t fit for office Amid the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes — as in Montreal municipal election campaign — aren’t fit for office.

“In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes aren’t fit for office.” — @taylornoakes.com in @cultmtl.com

Also in an era of worsening urban traffic, urban pollution, urban noise, exploding public costs, competition among cities, & not nearly enough space in cities.

#NOKINGS #RVA

Weekly Sunrise community calendar is up! #RVA

The Richmond DSA Eco-Socialism Working Group BlueSky is back up and running after a brief hiatus to survey the info-sec landscape after the regime’s blatantly fascist executive order declaring all leftist groups “domestic terrorists.” The group continues to be active & growing in membership

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#NoKings 👑

#NoKings protest today from 1 to 4 starting at Capitol Square and marching to Monroe Park! If you’re going, remember to turn your cell phone off or put it in airplane mode to minimize surveillance, wear a mask to bandana to obscure your identity, and let someone know where you are. #RVA

Despite what’s happening in the USA, renewables are winning globally The world is betting on solar and wind, despite Trump’s championing of fossil fuels in the United States.

Despite what’s happening in the USA, renewables are winning globally thebulletin.org/2025/10/desp...

Hate has no place in #RVA. Let’s get these transphobic billboards down 👇

There will also be a climate change workshop at VCU’s James Branch Cabell Library on 10/29 at 2pm which will cover how climate change disproportionately affects people of color and other sub-topics. #RVA

A few more upcoming events:

- Saturday, October 18th: No Kings protest at Capitol Square, 1pm and march to Monroe Park
- Councilwoman Kenya Gibson has asked for folks to give public comment in support of her gov’t transparency bills on Wednesday, 10/22 at 1pm, second floor of city hall
#RVA

We have a monthly bus stop trash cleanup coming up on Sunday, October 26th from 6:45 to 7:15pm at Adams St. and Main St. Bring gloves and a trash bag. Hope to see you there! #RVA

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A fall themed poster graphic with dates for several garden planting activities this month: October 1, Ernest Road planting 11-2 October 4, Stockton garden workday 10-1 October 24, Blackwell garden planting 10-1 November 15, Boushall Middle garden planting 9-1

Looking for volunteer opportunities? Here are a few coming up this month into early November! #RVA

The image is a rally announcement flyer. On the left side, there is a red stop-sign-shaped graphic with the words: "STOP UNION BUSTING" written in bold white letters. On the right side, against a dark blue background, it provides event details in bold white text: "RALLY BEFORE THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OCT. 6 • 5PM 900 E BROAD ST." The design is simple and direct, emphasizing opposition to union-busting and calling people to attend the rally before the school board meeting.

Sunrise Richmond condemns efforts by the Richmond School Board to undermine and reverse the union rights recently won by RPS employees. If you’re able to, please attend the rally before the School Board meeting tomorrow to demand that RPS respect the collective bargaining agreement #RVA

Look at all the trash that was picked up this morning at Gillies Creek Park! Keeping #RVA clean!

This image is a flyer promoting a Community Clean-Up event at Gillies Creek Park. The flyer includes the following details: Event Title: Join us for a Community Clean-Up at Gillies Creek Park Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 9–11 AM Location: Meet at the intersection of Government Rd & Stoney Run Rd Organizers: Sunrise RVA DSA Eco-Socialists Visuals: At the center, there’s an illustration of people picking up trash, sweeping, and placing litter into recycling bags and bins, with the Earth in the background symbolizing environmental care. Two notes on either side highlight: "Trash bags and gloves provided!" "Newcomers welcome! Bring a friend!" Tagline at the bottom: "Pick up trash. Build community. Make the world a better place." The overall design uses bold, colorful text (red, yellow, black) with an inviting and eco-friendly theme.

Join Sunrise and @richmonddsa.bsky.social Eco-Socialist Working Group for a trash clean up at Gillies Creek Park on Saturday, October 4th from 9 to 11am! Trash bags and gloves provided. #RVA

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If you can’t attend in person, you can still submit comment online here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

For those who were unable to attend the first public comment hearing, there is an additional hearing on October 8th, 4:30pm at the Springhill Suites in Chester (off West Hundred Road) regarding the air permit for the proposed Dominion gas-fired plant slated for Chesterfield. #RVA

Tell RPS to Reject Anti-Union Policy and Protect Educators’ Rights Superintendent Kamras is attempting to unilaterally weaken workers’ rights. The Administration wants to rush policy that would create labor law that is weaker than the federal labor law that Trump rec...

Urgent! We need all hands on deck to show up at Richmond School Board meetings to push back on Superintendent Kamras’ attempts to weaken the labor rights that school workers recently achieved! Sign this petition and attend school board meetings actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Check this week’s community calendar 📅 #RVA

Three Virginia Democrats have renounced their relationships with Clean Virginia and decided to accept Dominion’s dirty money: Aaron Rouse @aaronrouse.bsky.social, Delegate David Reid (Louden), and Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler (Virginia Beach). Let’s make sure they get primaried! #Virginia

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DEQ is considering a permit application from Caroline County to authorize heavy withdrawals of water from the Rappahannock River to ease the county’s dwindling water supplies, yet the county is actively inviting data centers to move in. We’re asking folks to please submit comment opposing the permit

It is unconscionable that Governor Youngkin would deprive Virginians of life-saving vaccines, forcing residents to travel to nearby states in order to protect themselves from COVID. We cannot wait for resolution to the chaos at CDC; vaccines are a human right and must be made available now!

The image is a flyer titled “Stop the Chesterfield Gas Plant: Next Steps & Action Guide.” It is an informational guide urging people to take action against Dominion’s proposed gas plant in Chesterfield, Virginia. Main Points: Dominion plans to build a massive gas plant in Chesterfield, which is the first of six planned across Virginia. The flyer argues that this project would: Lock communities into fossil fuel dependence for decades Pollute air Increase family energy bills Deepen environmental injustices in already burdened communities Call to Action: The flyer lists two main ways to fight back — by submitting comments to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). SCC Hearing Details: Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23 at 10:00 AM Location: SCC 2nd Floor Evidentiary Courtroom, 1300 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219 Instructions: Wear red to show unity Sign up to speak by Monday, Sept 16 at 5:00 PM at the SCC website (URL and case number provided: Case No. PUR-2025-00037) Signing up ensures comments go on the record, whether in person or by phone Speaking time: up to 5 minutes, callers are taken in order of registration Visuals: Top-left corner: A circular logo with text “NO NEW GAS PLANTS” and an image of a crossed-out gas plant symbol. Bold headline in a red banner: “Stop the Chesterfield Gas Plant: Next Steps & Action Guide”

This is the second page of the flyer titled “Stop the Chesterfield Gas Plant: Next Steps & Action Guide.” It provides additional ways for people to take action against the proposed Dominion gas plant. Key Sections: Alternative Ways to Participate in SCC Hearing (Sept 23): If you cannot attend in person, you can testify by phone. Register by: Monday, Sept 16 at 5:00 PM Link: [SCC website link provided] Case #: PUR-2025-00037 You will be called in the order you registered (up to 5 minutes each). You can testify from home or work. If you cannot attend or speak by phone, you can submit written comments by Sept 16 at NoGasPlant.org. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ): Public Hearing Date: Tuesday, Oct 8 at 6:00 PM in Chester (exact location TBA) Everyone will have up to 3 minutes to speak. If you cannot attend, you can submit written comments instead: Deadline: Wednesday, Oct 23 Submit at: NoGasPlant.org Contact Information: Questions: Email organizing@nogasplant.org More info and to submit comments: NoGasPlant.org Visuals: Same “NO NEW GAS PLANTS” circular logo in the top-left corner. The same bold red header: “Stop the Chesterfield Gas Plant: Next Steps & Action Guide.”

Want to know more about how you can help stop Dominion’s dirty gas plant? Important dates and deadlines outlined below! We need massive amounts of public comment submitted to DEQ and the SCC! #RVA #Virginia