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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 3h

To kick off Season 12 of our podcast, EESI sat down with Cerenity Frederick, Howard University student and Future Climate Leaders scholar. In this clip, Cerenity shared how her childhood in Riviera Beach, Florida, informed her vision for a more just future. (1 of 3)

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 3h

With a humble and quiet strength, 89 Backpack is the 2026 #fatbearweek Champion! He has successfully upgraded his favorite sitting rock to the fat bear throne after a close final against opponent, 910. ⁠ Who was the winner in your heart? 🐻🏆️⁠ ⁠ Photo courtesy of C. Loberg / Katmai National Park⁠

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 28/09/2026

This is your final reminder to apply by Wednesday (9/30) to be considered for EESI's Policy Director position! The details: 📆 Deadline: September 30, 2026 ⭐ Salary range: $95,000 to $115,000 📦 Excellent benefits package, including family health insurance and dental coverage Apply: eesi.org/careers

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 25/09/2026

Summer sports are getting a lot more dangerous due to extreme heat, showing up as melting cleats and even heat stroke. An article from @theguardian.com spotlights startling turf temperatures of up to 157°F in the recent Eagles-Titans game 🏈: ow.ly/tIFb50ZRzu4

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‘I needed an IV’: shoes melt as turf temperature reaches 157F in Eagles-Titans game

The Tennessee Titans were happy to get off the field on Sunday, and not just because they lost their second game of the season

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 23/09/2026

🏘️Over the past 50 years, the U.S. DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program has improved the lives of more than 7.2 million households by stopping air leaks and energy waste at every opportunity. To learn more, read Miguel Yañez-Barnuevo's new article on this win-win climate solution: lnkd.in/enn2itYY

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 22/09/2026

This Thursday, @nrdc.org is hosting a Climate Week NYC discussion on smart fertilizer policy for a sustainable world. RSVP by 9/23: ow.ly/QNi650ZQjjt If this sounds up your alley, we also partnered with NRDC on a recent briefing about nitrogen pollution research. Check it out! ow.ly/cFas50ZQjjr

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 21/09/2026

It's survival of the fattest at Katmai National Park! 🐻 During #FatBearWeek, the public votes on the bear’s preparedness for hibernation. Fat bears indicate healthy ecosystems, which are critical for climate adaptation and benefit CO2 sequestration. More: www.fatbearweek.org

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 21/09/2026

Join us online Friday at noon for a briefing on Super El Niño: ow.ly/RE0F50ZPSlL Panel: 🌩️Matt Rogers, Commodity Weather Group, @capitalweather.com Contributor 🌩️Doug Hilderbrand, American Weather Enterprise Association Reps. Mike Flood and @repericsorensen.bsky.social will provide video remarks!

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 18/09/2026

Sometimes, it's hard to know who to trust. But not to worry! If you're looking for reliable information on climate, energy, and environmental topics, we've got you covered. EESI just updated one of our most popular resources, the Climate Change FAQ. Check it out at eesi.org/climatefaq

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 16/09/2026

Apply by September 30—that's two weeks away—to be considered for EESI's Policy Director position! The details: 📆 Deadline: September 30, 2026 ⭐ Salary range: $95,000 to $115,000 📦 Excellent benefits package, including family health insurance and dental coverage Apply: www.eesi.org/about/careers

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 15/09/2026

Agricultural grains traditionally had to be tilled, planted, and harvested year after year—until newly developed perennial grains changed the game for sustainable agriculture.🌾

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 11/09/2026

The deadline is 3 weeks away for the 2026-27 EESI Future Climate Leaders Scholarship! Partnered with UNCF, we provide 3 merit-based scholarships to sophomores/juniors attending HBCUs in the Mid-Atlantic or South who are preparing for environmental careers. Sound like you? Apply: ow.ly/2HuW50ZHlkv

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 10/09/2026

EESI's policy intern has joined the fray! Please help us welcome Lauren Kim 👏👏👏 Lauren is studying public policy at Georgia Tech, and she also knows kendo! When asked about her internship, Lauren said, "I'm excited to learn from EESI staff and to inform more sustainable climate policy."

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 09/09/2026

(1/3) Michigan is digging deep, investing $7.5 million in research towards a clean fuel source lying underground: geologic hydrogen.

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 01/09/2026

The 2026-27 EESI Future Climate Leaders Scholarship is now open! Partnered with UNCF, we provide 3 merit-based scholarships to sophomores/juniors attending HBCUs in the Mid-Atlantic or South who are preparing for careers related to environmental issues. Sound like you? Apply here: ow.ly/2HuW50ZHlkv

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 31/08/2026

EESI is hiring! We're looking for a Policy Director to lead the design of our educational resources with broad bipartisan appeal for members of Congress, their staff, and the public. 📅 Deadline: September 30 ⭐ Salary range: $95,000-$115,000 📦 Excellent benefits package www.eesi.org/about/careers

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 28/08/2026

With extreme weather events and sea levels on the rise, various adaptation and mitigation initiatives are transpiring to protect coastal communities from climate impacts (1 of 3).

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 26/08/2026

Join us in welcoming our fall communications intern, Lydia Ferro 🤗 Lydia is majoring in environmental science and policy at @umaryland.edu. She says, "I'm excited to be a part of EESI's workplace, where I can learn and help make positive impacts towards our climate and environment."

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 25/08/2026

This week, EESI has been mentioned in coverage of Jason Kelce's ad for pee jars labelled as data center coolant collectors. Just for the record... we do not endorse sending jars of urine to data centers. Learn more in this article by @cnet.com: ow.ly/rJzZ50ZFprA

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 24/08/2026

It's National Hydropower Day! Hydro pulls more than its weight—this source represents 6% of U.S. energy generation but 88% of utility-scale energy storage capacity! For more, see these summary notes from our EXPO panel feat. @nationalhydroassoc.bsky.social's Jeffrey Leahey: ow.ly/xQKC50ZETRa

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 19/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Parthav Easwar to EESI as our policy associate! If he looks familiar, that's because Parthav previously interned with EESI in 2023. Check out his article about opportunities for the Farm Bill to support young farmers: ow.ly/MuRk50ZBBNY. Swipe to learn more about Parthav!

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 18/08/2026

EESI would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our summer interns, Jasmyn Mirsepahi and Megan Davies! We wish them both the best of luck in their final year at Georgetown and Harvard, respectively. 🤗💚🌎

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 13/08/2026

Checking your will off your to-do list not only protects your loved ones—it can create your climate legacy! You can make a free will online in just 20 min. and include an impactful gift to EESI. This costs you nothing today, but it empowers the next generation of climate leaders: ow.ly/5hhT50Zzra3

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 12/08/2026

It can be hard to know where to look for accurate information on environmental and energy topics. Luckily, at EESI that's our specialty. We've been offering nonpartisan educational resources for the public, journalists, and Congressional staff for 42 years at eesi.org. What AI chatbot can say that?😉

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 07/08/2026

Have you heard about the bipartisan SECURE Grid Act? The bill would require states to research possible vulnerabilities in their electricity grids, and it just passed the House! To learn more about grid modernization and energy security, visit eesi.org @dorismatsui.bsky.social

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 31/07/2026

We're saying farewell to Policy Associate Laura Gries after a jam-packed year at EESI! Join us in congratulating her on her next step: a Masters degree in Environmental Policy at Cambridge! Laura wrote many insightful and data-driven articles for EESI! Check them out: www.eesi.org/authors/laur...

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 28/07/2026

Scientists are warning about the possibility of a Super El Niño occurring this year. But what exactly does that mean? This video breaks it down. Reliable climate data is crucial for El Niño preparation and resilience. Learn more in our latest article about @climate.us 👉 ow.ly/4XWz50ZtUnP

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 24/07/2026

⚛️ Nuclear energy makes up nearly 20% of U.S. power generation, but how many of us understand what actually goes on inside a reactor? Swipe for a quick and accessible preview of our latest topic page on nuclear energy. Then update your nuclear knowledge at eesi.org/topics/nuclear-energy! 🧠

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 21/07/2026

Join EESI and Zach Hoylman of the Montana Climate Office this Friday at noon for a Rapid Readout about the far-reaching implications of intensive drought across the country. RSVP for this online-only event 👉 www.eesi.org/briefings/vi...

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 15/07/2026

Between 2010 and 2025, EESI partnered with dozens of rural electric cooperatives and others to develop on-bill financing programs for clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades. Learn more about the impact of EESI's on-bill financing project 👉 ow.ly/9kJb50ZnYjr

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 08/07/2026

In February, we lost a giant in the world of environmental policy. Dick Ottinger was one of the first environmentalists in Congress and the first chair of EESI’s board of directors. Dick's family will hold a memorial service in Garrison, NY, on July 19. For more details, email eesi@eesi.org.

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 06/07/2026

🪸 If you're feeling salty about the need for more robust ocean conservation policy and need some inspiration, swipe to see how past legislation has saved some of our favorite aquatic creatures from extinction! For more ocean policy solutions, check out EESI’s ocean resources at eesi.org/page/Ocean!

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 01/07/2026

Thank you and farewell to our policy director, Anna McGinn! For the past 7 years, Anna has organized our policy briefings on the Hill. Now she has a new role with the Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future! 💙 Check out Anna's publications with EESI: www.eesi.org/authors/anna...

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 30/06/2026

The Clean Energy EXPO included 6 panels, 16 Congressional remarks, and a reception—adding up to a very long day for EESI staff! Some of us fared better than others. Swipe to see how our team members held up. Missed the event? Videos are now available for the entire policy forum 👉 www.eesi.org/expo

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 29/06/2026

Last week, EESI held our annual Clean Energy EXPO! It was a jam-packed day showcasing solutions that save households money, improve the economy, build resilience, protect our security interests, and reduce emissions. See our best photos from the event here 👉 ow.ly/hqel50Ziq3T

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 23/06/2026

The 2026 Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy Forum is happening TOMORROW! Join EESI for in-depth discussions on solutions to today’s climate and energy challenges. Swipe to see who will be speaking on each panel. RSVP 👉 www.eesi.org/expo

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 16/06/2026

What makes a mineral "critical"? USGS describes critical minerals as having an essential role in national and economic security. EESI just released new fact sheets for 2 critical minerals—lithium and cobalt—which have implications for the clean energy transition. Find them here: eesi.org/papers

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 16/06/2026

Next Wednesday, join EESI for our 29th annual Clean Energy EXPO and Policy Forum! Starting at 10:00am, top-level speakers will showcase solutions that save money, build resilience, and reduce emissions. Reception to follow from 5 to 7 pm in the Rayburn Foyer. Learn more 👉 www.eesi.org/expo

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 09/06/2026

Join EESI on June 24 for the 2026 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy Forum on Capitol Hill! Speakers from Congress and clean energy experts will provide insights on energy affordability, data centers, building sector resilience and efficiency, and more. Learn more: www.eesi.org/expo

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 05/06/2026

Bipartisanship? In *my* Congress? Yes! Members of Congress are finding some common ground on environmental and energy issues. In a new article, EESI analyzed bills from January - March 2026 to determine key trends in bipartisan priorities. To read more, visit www.eesi.org/commonground

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 04/06/2026

EESI just published an overview on electrification, or the replacement of fossil fuels with electricity. As our interns would say, "turns out fossil fuels are lowkey cringe and we are in our electric 👏 glow 👏 up 👏 arc 👏!!" Learn more: ow.ly/nFj950Z7Lj4

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 03/06/2026

👋Join us in welcoming EESI's summer policy intern, Megan Davies! Megan comes to us from @harvard.edu, where she majors in Environmental Science and Public Policy. For her internship, she's most excited to meet all the EESI staff and learn from them. And she's a big fan of film photography! 📸

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 01/06/2026

It's officially EXPO month! Join EESI at the 2026 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum on Wednesday, June 24. Speakers from Congress and the clean energy sector will dive into data centers, energy affordability, and more. RSVP today: www.eesi.org/expo#RSVP

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 29/05/2026

If you've heard about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) lately, it's probably because of the program's debt. NFIP was created to save households from financial catastrophe, but extreme storms and outdated risk rating have made NFIP insolvent. Read how Congress can help: ow.ly/JUSl50Z5E8Y

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 27/05/2026

The first intern of EESI's summer cohort started this week! Joining our communications team is Jasmyn Mirsepahi, a rising senior at Georgetown University. A fun fact about Jasmyn is that she is a die-hard One Direction fan... but she didn't tell us which direction 🤷‍♀️ ⁠ Welcome, Jasmyn!

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 21/05/2026

If you use EESI's resources, you might have noticed a lot of content on climate data recently, including a briefing, a podcast, and a Climate Week event. Learn more about climate data and other new resources in EESI Impact: www.eesi.org/newsletters/...

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 20/05/2026

Clara Hudson of @wsj.com cited our deep dive on water consumption in a piece about a bipartisan Senate bill that aims to incentivize water reuse in data centers. Check out the full WSJ article and other recent media coverage of EESI here: www.eesi.org/publications...

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 19/05/2026

Thank you so much to our spring interns, Andie May Hardin and Aastha Singh, for all their hard work this semester! Andie is graduating from George Mason University, while Aastha is graduating from Georgia Tech. We wish them both the best of luck in graduate school!

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 15/05/2026

Our policy director, Anna McGinn, represented EESI at the 2026 National Adaptation Forum, where she helped facilitate a workshop about how local-level adaptation policy can inform federal efforts. Interested in climate adaptation? Check out our resources 👉 www.eesi.org/topics/adapt...

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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 14/05/2026

Heat waves have come early for India, with temperatures exceeding 112 degrees Fahrenheit in many parts of the country (1 of 3).

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