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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Hurricanes don’t care about politics. Florida’s ability to prepare for them depends on the resources we invest in. As cuts to climate and hurricane research threaten the information communities rely on, CLEO Institute CEO Yoca Arditi-Rocha is sounding the alarm. Read more: lnkd.in/eRZqaFnR
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We keep mopping the floor of this overflowing bathtub, and we're cleaning it with taxpayers' dollars.” — Yoca Arditi-Rocha, CEO of The CLEO Institute.
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“We keep mopping the floor of this overflowing bathtub, and we're cleaning it with taxpayers' dollars.” — @Yoca1000, CEO of The CLEO Institute In a new @WUFTNews investigation, Yoca spoke about Resil...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
HAPPENING TODAY: Take one hour to prepare for what comes next! CLEO, in partnership with United Way Miami and Verizon, invites you to a free virtual preparedness workshop. Register here: cleoinstitute.org/event/extrem...
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Extreme Weather Training (Virtual)
Take one hour to prepare for what comes next! The CLEO Institute, in partnership with United Way Miami and Verizon, invites you to a free preparedness workshop focused on helping you protect yourself,...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🚨 Last week, over 90% of protections were stripped from two of Utah’s most treasured national monuments. Once these sacred landscapes are destroyed, they cannot be restored. 🔗 There is still time to act. Find your elected officials, contact them, & get election-ready: bit.ly/genCLEOvote
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purpletonyc.bsky.social @purpletonyc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
@peoplepowerflorida.bsky.social/ @youthactionfund.bsky.social / @cleoinstitute.bsky.social joint phonebanking for the 2026 Florida primary on Thursdays between 7/16 and 8/13 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST/4:00 to 6:00 PM CST. www.mobilize.us/peoplepower/...
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Youth GOTV Phonebanking! · People Power for Florida
**People Power for Florida is on a mission to rebuild the FL electorate by mobilizing young people from across the state to vote in every election.** **We are calling every Thursday 5pm - 7pm ET!** ...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to genCLEO Valencia Lead Organizer Jason Thornton, whose commentary was published in the @orlandosentinel.com! Jason shares how climate advocacy transformed him from a first-time advocate into a youth leader fighting for change in Tallahassee: cleoinstitute.org/2026/07/comm...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🚨 Starting in less than 30 minutes! Join us at 12 PM ET for What's Carbon Got to Do With It? 🌎 Learn how carbon moves through ecosystems, why excess CO₂ matters, and what you can do to help. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: What's Carbon Got to Do With It?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
What’s Carbon got to do with it? will travel through the carbon cycle. Participants will gain a better understanding of how carbon moves through ecosystems, and also how the excess of carbon dioxide i...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🚨 TAKE ACTION TODAY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed allowing industrial polluters, including data centers and power plants, to begin major construction before obtaining Clean Air Act permits: cleoinstitute.org/action-data-...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Our hearts are with all impacted by the deadly back-to back earthquakes that have struck Venezuela. At the time of posting this, at least 188 people have been killed and more than 1,500 injured. Consider supporting GEM's critical relief work during this time: give.gem.org/campaign/735...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🚨 Public comment period extended: The EPA is proposing weaker protections for toxic coal ash. Coal ash contains arsenic, mercury, and lead that can contaminate drinking water and harm communities. Submit comments by June 29, 2026: cleoinstitute.org/action_alerts/
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
“Coal is the most expensive form of electricity.” That’s what The CLEO Institute’s Raymer Maguire told Florida Phoenix's @craigtimes.bsky.social after federal officials ordered Orlando’s Stanton coal plant to remain open. Read more here: cleoinstitute.org/2026/06/11/f...
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Feds order a Florida power plant to keep burning dirty coal
By Craig Pittman from the Florida Phoenix Instead of shutting down, Orlando plant must continue polluting the air and driving power bills higher. Walt Disney World is supposed to be the Happiest Place...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This is what climate change looks like. Stay cool. Stay safe. End climate pollution.
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Today is International Day for Biological Diversity. 🌍 Biodiversity isn’t just disappearing, it’s fading in silence. When nature suffers, humanity suffers with it. The future of life depends on what we protect today.
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
We’re building the next generation of climate leaders! 🌎 genCLEO is hiring: • 1 Organizing Manager • 15 Lead Organizers across FL, NC, GA, DC & VA Apply: bit.ly/genCLEOLeads & visit cleoinstitute.org/careers/ for more information about the Organizing Manager position
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Over 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and now researchers are finding that airborne microplastics may also be contributing to atmospheric warming. Plastic pollution has always been a climate issue, so why are we still treating it like a separate conversation?
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Happy #ArborDay 🌳 Every tree starts as a seed with the right care and grows to support life for generations. That’s what this movement is about too. Growing something that lasts. Join us this Sunday at the Race for Our Future Earth Day 5K. Secure your tickets: runsignup.com/Race/Info/FL...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
“Under the Florida Sun” 🌞 from USF Health Activist Lab spotlights how climate impacts Florida farmworkers and how the Fair Food Program is improving conditions. Featuring @cleoinstitute.bsky.social’s Susan Glickman. Now up for a Webby Award! Voting ends April 16. Watch & vote: bit.ly/4cLiAHK
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Nashville Animal Advocacy @nashvegans.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
🦭🐧 A new assessment by the IUCN has officially classified both Emperor penguins & Antarctic fur seals as endangered, citing warming oceans, shrinking sea ice & declining food sources. ⌛️ There is still time but the window is closing fast... serious climate action is vital @cleoinstitute.bsky.social
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
In the words of Jane Goodall: “Don’t lose hope… if you lose hope, you become apathetic and do nothing.” We’re part of the natural world, and even in dark times, there’s still something worth fighting for. Choose action over apathy. Hope over fear. #JaneGoodallDay
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
You can redact files, but you can’t redact nature. The Trump administration has exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act. This could push the rare Rice’s whale, a species with only about 50 individuals left, closer to extinction. #WildlifeWednesday
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Skyrocketing gas prices, endless war, and a planet at risk... why bet on oil instead of a renewable future?
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Winston ran the 5k last year and is back at it again, this time with a giveaway! A year of science, space, and sharks — on us. Register now for a chance to win an annual membership to the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum. Winner announced April 6th! Register now: bit.ly/2026CLEO5K
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
A proposed dredging project near Port Everglades could put 10+ million corals at risk—potentially the largest permitted coral reef impact in U.S. history. 🪸 Reefs protect our coasts, support marine life, and buffer storms. We can’t afford this loss. stopthedredge.com
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Research shows women often express greater support environmental solutions at higher rates. Yet they remain underrepresented where many environmental decisions are made. When half the world’s perspectives are missing, our ability to solve complex challenges is weakened. #InternationalWomensDay
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
⚡️In @tampabaytimes.bsky.social today, reporters cited a @cleoinstitute.bsky.social report showing that Florida Power & Light and its parent company, NextEra, have funneled $33M+ to Florida politicians since 2017. Full breakdown ⬇️ cleoinstitute.org/proposal-to-...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear fossil fuel companies’ arguments to avoid standing trial in Colorado. One of the cases targets ExxonMobil, part of a growing effort to hold Big Oil accountable for climate lies. Follow @cleoinstitute.bsky.social & stay tuned for more. #BigOil
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Cathleen Kelly @cmkelly.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
People want lower bills, safer homes and a future our kids can afford. But Trump's repeal of climate protections will leave families less health, less safe and with skyrocketing insurance, electricity and disaster recovery bills @cleoinstitute.bsky.social: www.theinvadingsea.com/2026/02/18/e...
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If the EPA walks away from science, Florida families pay the price   | The Invading Sea
Weakening federal climate protections will leave families paying more for insurance, electricity and disaster recovery.
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
“Floridians do not need another political fight. We need lower bills and safer homes.” a new Op-Ed by Yoca Arditi-Rocha, CEO of CLEO, published in @theinvadingsea.bsky.social, explains why climate change is a monthly expense for Florida families. Read more here: cleoinstitute.org/if-the-epa-w...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
“Clean, beautiful coal.” If it were truly cheap, reliable, and secure, it wouldn’t need federal mandates, emergency powers, and taxpayer bailouts to survive. Next up, typewriters at the Pentagon to battle cybersecurity? Coal belongs in a museum. Not in our air.
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Climate Action Campaign @actonclimateus.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Trump's executive order directing the Dept of Defense to purchase electricity from aging, toxic, inefficient coal-fired power plants and gift millions of taxpayer dollars to five coal plants is a waste of money and ignores basic economics. www.actonclimate.com/post/cac-sta...
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CAC Statement on Trump Administration Executive Order Directing DoD to Make Wasteful and Expensive Electricity Purchases From Toxic, Aging, and Inefficient Coal Plants - Climate Action Campaign
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
“Smoking is safe.” (Tobacco Cos., 1931) “Pollution is safe.” (EPA, 2026) The EPA is repealing a ruling that will dismiss decades of science showing pollution harms human health. Stay informed with CLEO: cleoinstitute.org/cleo-monthly... #ClimateChaos
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
In the 3rd hottest year on record, amid rollbacks of climate protections, the climate crisis isn’t abstract. It’s accelerating. Back Market x iFixit’s Fast Tech connects constant phone upgrades to real damage like melting glaciers, floods, and droughts.
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
FL families could soon face the largest utility rate hike in U.S. history, MSN reports. FPL could raise bills by up to $360 a year. “Families shouldn’t have to choose between paying their power bill and putting food on the table.” - Susan Glickman, CLEO Read full article here : bit.ly/4aJmpwF
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Exciting day at the Glickman house ☀️ Susan Glickman, The CLEO Institute’s VP of Policy & Partnerships, is going solar. With rising electricity bills, solar cuts pollution and puts control back in our hands. Incentives or not, clean energy is the answer.
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
2026 will be a defining year for climate. The choices we make now will shape our communities, our democracy, & our future. Across the country, people are organizing, voting, & demanding solutions that meet the urgency of this moment. Stay connected by joining CLEO's newsletter: bit.ly/3YShHVZ
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Happy Birthday, Billie Eilish 🎉 We’re proud to be among the donation recipients of Billie’s Changemaker Program and grateful to Billie and her fans for their kindness and generosity. Her sold-out HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR raised $11.5M to support food equity and climate action.
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Good wildlife news! 🐾 Nepal’s first national survey found 397 snow leopards, showing the population is holding steady. New research also recorded one at 19,000+ ft, the highest ever. Protecting their habitat protects our future. 🎥: Remi Vacher Photography
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
We all have a role in shaping climate policy that protects our communities. Our recent webinar with Miami ResilientSea showed how civic engagement is a powerful tool. Look up your reps, speak up on issues like heat & flooding, and help hold officials accountable: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBmZ...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
This #GivingTuesday, your support fuels climate education, community resilience, and advocacy from Florida to the national stage. 🌎 Help The CLEO Institute train young leaders, uplift frontline voices, and drive real solutions. Give today: secure.everyaction.com/xvijD8f2f0i_...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
At #COP30, thousands marched to protect Indigenous lands. Inside, Brazil recognized new territories long overdue for communities threatened by ranchers and loggers. These biodiverse lands sustain us all, yet many Indigenous voices remain excluded. Demand bold action now: act4icarus.org
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Early giving for Give Miami Day 2025 is open! 💜 As The CLEO Institute marks 15 years of climate education and advocacy, your early gift fuels youth leadership, resilient communities, and climate action across Florida. Give now: www.givemiamiday.org/organization...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
The #WeAreIcarus art contest brought together so many unique perspectives, and we're proud to showcase the finalists! These submissions really captured the urgency behind this movement. Take a moment to be inspired—and stay tuned next week for the big winner reveal! www.instagram.com/p/DQ76nOLDJxV/
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Jacksonville needs affordable, reliable power. @rockymtninst.bsky.social analysis shows clean energy is $1B cheaper than JEA’s gas plant — plus brings $300–700M in local jobs & revenues. Let’s choose clean growth & resilience over risk. Read the full analysis: bit.ly/46wytyU
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Jacksonville needs affordable, reliable power. @rockymtninst.bsky.social analysis shows clean energy is $1B cheaper than JEA’s gas plant — plus brings $300–700M in local jobs & revenues. Let’s choose clean growth & resilience over risk. Read the full analysis: bit.ly/46wytyU
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Only 4 days until COP30, and this is what’s happening in the Amazon. It is time to act. For the species that are endangered now, and those that will be. ✍️ Sign the Icarus Petition: Act4Icarus.org 🔗 Share it with others 🗣️ Keep the conversation going with #WeAreIcarus
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Orlando’s utility still gets nearly a quarter of its energy from dirty, costly coal. In a new @theinvadingsea.bsky.social op-ed, Raymer Maguire of The CLEO Institute reveals how OUC’s delay on clean energy keeps bills high and air dirty. Read more: www.theinvadingsea.com/2025/11/03/o...
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John Morales @johnmoralestv.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Thank you @cleoinstitute.bsky.social for the Circle of Change Award: “At a time when climate coverage faces unprecedented political pressure and censorship, John and the…team of @nbcmiami.com & Telemundo 51 continue to lead with science-driven facts and courage.” www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/j...
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
This November, The CLEO Institute and the Miami ResilientSea Project invite you to a month of connection, learning, and climate action. 🌎 📅 Civic Engagement Webinar — Nov 6, 6–7 PM 📅 Climate Advocacy 101 — Nov 11, 6–7 PM Let’s rise together for a resilient Miami.🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/ResilientSea1
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cleoinstitute.bsky.social @cleoinstitute.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
🚨 #HurricaneMelissa reached Category 5 early this morning, threatening Jamaica with catastrophic flooding. The U.S. has been lucky this season, but this storm is a warning. Melissa is the third Cat 5 this year, the most in 20 years, and the latest since 1998.
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Our Kids' Climate @ourkidsclimate.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Head to OKC's Instagram TODAY Oct 24 at 11:30 AM ET for an inspiring discussion on #COP30 featuring intergenerational voices, including Brazilian mother, OKC Fellow & COP30 delegation member Catarina Nefertari! Join us here: bit.ly/3Js96VZ @climatemama.bsky.social
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