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Data centers top of mind for newly elected GA Public Service Commissioner It’s a different world now for Peter Hubbard, one of two Democrats elected to the Public Service Commission who flipped two of the long-standing Republican held seats in the agency.

@peterhubbardga.bsky.social sat down with Atlanta's NPR station to chat about his new role on the Georgia Public Service Commission, the importance of clean energy and lower bills, and holding data centers accountable for their burden on the grid and communities. www.wabe.org/data-centers...

Y'all best listen to Richmond's Kenya Gibson! We are running a free training to get you skilled up to run for local office, and fight Trump. actionnetwork.org/forms/apply-...

Seattle is home to one of the nation’s largest annual MLK Day events, and I was honored to be there with my daughter this year. The national political climate is tough, but here in our city, the sense of warmth and community were strong. (1/2)

What if thousands of us ran for local office on climate?

Here's where to start: a free, virtual, 6-part training series for climate leaders that want to take the next step towards running for office (or staffing electoral campaigns): runforclimate.org

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Lead Locally's free online climate candidate training this Feb. and March is a great opportunity.

In the face of Trump’s destructive environmental agenda, local elections are crucial ways to fight for climate action.
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Apply to Run for Climate I just applied to Lead Locally's Run for Climate training series for climate leaders that are interested in running for office, staffing a campaign, or getting more involved in electoral politics as a...

Just like training for a marathon, we need to train to win local elections 🏃‍♀️ Join us for Run for Climate, a free, virtual, six-week training for anyone who wants to level up their electoral organizing skills!

Apply here to reserve your spot today: actionnetwork.org/forms/apply-...

Progress. But we want more. @hudcostreets.org @safestreetsjerseycity.org

Mamdani Taps 'Unafraid and Unbought' Julie Su as NYC's First Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice "What a thrilling day for the working class of New York City," said one local labor leader.

"What a thrilling day for the working class of New York City," said one local labor leader.

Apply to Run for Climate I just applied to Lead Locally's Run for Climate training series for climate leaders that are interested in running for office, staffing a campaign, or getting more involved in electoral politics as a...

Things are pretty bad right now. One way to make them better: run for office!

A group called @leadlocally.bsky.social has put together a 6-part training for folks who want to run for office with a climate focus. Walks through all the steps. Super helpful.

Don't boo, run!

Climate mayors for all!! ❤️

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I was thrilled to meet with Mayor Michelle Wu (@mayorwu.boston.gov) today at Boston City Hall. I can't think of anyone better to learn from about what it takes to be an effective, progressive big-city mayor.

“The trifecta could also pave the way for Virginia to rejoin the RGGI, a collaborative of East Coast states that requires power generators to meet a set cap on carbon emissions or buy allowances to exceed it. States reinvest those proceeds into emissions-reducing projects and clean energy.”

“That outcome may be a game-changer when it comes to preserving and enforcing the Virginia Clean Economy Act. Passed in 2020, the law requires top utilities Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power to achieve 100% renewable power production in the coming decades.”

Virginia scored the election’s biggest climate win The data-center capital of the world elected a Democratic governor and strengthened its House Democratic majority. Will they save its landmark clean…

Abigail Spanberger became Virginia’s new governor after a campaign that centered around rising power prices in the data-center capital of the world. What does this mean for the state's climate policy future? www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...

What if thousands of us ran for local office on climate?? Here's where to start: our free, virtual, 6-part 2026 Run for Climate Training series. actionnetwork.org/forms/apply-...

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We are $3k towards our $5k end of year goal for Lead Locally PAC - thank you for your support! If you don't have your Climate Baddies for Zohran shirt yet - the time is now! Your donation will be matched until we sell 250 shirts. secure.actblue.com/donate/clima...

Are you a student passionate about advocating for plant-based & climate-friendly options in schools? Join us for an info session to learn about this PAID opportunity!🍎

📅 Jan 7: 6 pm ET OR Jan 8: 8 pm ET

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What if thousands of us ran for local office on climate?? Here's where to start: our free, virtual, 6-part 2026 Run for Climate Training series. actionnetwork.org/forms/apply-...

Donate to Lead Locally PAC (Individual-Unlimited) Show your support with a contribution.

We are halfway to our goal of selling 250 shirts by Dec 31! Every donation will get matched until we hit 250. Support Lead Locally PAC by buying your Zohran-loving friend a Climate Baddies for Zohran shirt 🎁🥰 secure.actblue.com/donate/clima...

Los Angeles says so long to coal The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has stopped receiving coal-powered electricity from its last remaining coal source, the Intermountain Power Project in Utah.

Karen Bass on the end of coal powering LA: “This is a defining moment for the City of Los Angeles... This milestone will further accelerate our transition to 100% clean energy by 2035.” www.latimes.com/environment/... via @hayleysmith.bsky.social

Dominion Energy spent $15.9 million on Virginia's 2025 elections. The voters' response? Elect a pro-climate trifecta and 51 delegates who refuse to take Dominion money. 💥

The perfect gift: a climate baddies for Zohran shirt. Get a shirt while supplies last! secure.actblue.com/donate/clima...

Orphans and Zombies — Reporting on Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Across the Country For more than a century, oil and gas companies have been drilling — and abandoning — wells across the country, leaving hundreds of thousands to potentially leak pollutants into the air, water and soil...

I wrote up some tips for reporting on orphaned, abandoned and inactive wells for @sejorg.bsky.social. Honestly a very fun beat if you like mysteries!

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With a climate leader as mayor and a progressive, pro-climate majority on council, the city government can now dramatically reduce the city’s emissions by getting buildings & schools off fossil fuels, fighting turnpike expansion, and protecting the city from increased flooding.

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A dark blue graphic with a person smiling in a yellow bubble

A dark blue graphic with a person smiling in a yellow bubble

We just elected 3 climate champions who are committed to bold action.

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Huge deal for climate!!! We just elected 3 climate champions who are committed to bold action.

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We have one job for you today: buy a shirt to elect more @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's. We are re-releasing our limited edition Zohran shirts with a goal of raising $5k by 12/31! secure.actblue.com/donate/clima...

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Teresa Garcia is so close to winning a seat on the Albuquerque City Council! If she wins the runoff in District 3, Garcia will invest in the city’s infrastructure and help pass initiatives for equitable access to lighting, roads, and parks.

Cooking with gas gets more expensive as Americans face rising prices into 2026 Trump promised to cut consumers’ energy costs within his first year in office but gas price is up 4% on average

Cooking with gas gets more expensive as Americans face rising prices into 2026