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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 30/09/2026
APPLICATIONS FOR 2026-2027 ARE DUE OCTOBER 1! Listen to our interview with Cerenity or apply for the Future Climate Leaders Scholarship here: linkmix.co/60276320 Background 📸 Doug Kerr via Flickr (3 of 3)
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①WWW.EESI.ORG: https://www.eesi.org/podcasts/view/12.1-cerenity.. ②WWW.EESI.ORG: https://www.eesi.org/initiatives/scholarship
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 30/09/2026
EESI’s Future Climate Leaders Scholarship program (managed by UNCF) supports college students like Cerenity pursuing a career relevant to environmental, clean energy, and climate policy at an HBCU in the mid-Atlantic or southern region. (2 of 3)
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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
Learn more in EESI’s article about rethinking summer sports to mitigate extreme heat before it’s truly too hot to handle: ow.ly/w3IS50ZRzx7
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Too Hot to Handle: Rethinking Summer Sports to Mitigate Extreme Heat | Article | EESI
Hot temperatures can exacerbate serious heat-related health risks and diminish athletic performance.
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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 · 25/09/2026
It was great having you! 😄
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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
To learn more about the challenges and potential of perennial grains, check out this EESI article: www.eesi.org/articles/vie...
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Perennial Grains Could Be the Future of Sustainable Agriculture | Article | EESI
Perennial grain crops could be the future of sustainable agriculture, and new commercially available grains are now available on the market.
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 15/09/2026
Developing markets and lower yields still need to be overcome, but perennial grains’ extreme weather resilience and low-maintenance needs have promising environmental and economic benefits, as explored by Alexa St. John and @joshuabickel.bsky.social for @apnews.com: ow.ly/spo650ZNQGj
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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
(3/3) ⛏️ If you’d like to dig further into hydrogen as an energy source, check out our hydrogen and fuel cells overview : www.eesi.org/topics/hydro...
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Hydrogen and Fuel Cells | EESI
Hydrogen is a promising and versatile form of clean energy. For certain applications, hydrogen might be the only viable climate-friendly…
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 09/09/2026
(2/3) @vivianla.bsky.social for @grist.org notes that this could be a mitigation strategy with widespread appeal: grist.org/energy/michi...
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Michigan invests $7.5M to find out if it's sitting on a clean energy gold mine
The funding will go toward researching geologic hydrogen, a carbon-free energy source buried beneath the state.
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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
For an overview of adaptation measures communities can take in response to all types of climate impacts, take a look at our updated Adaptation and Resilience topic page: www.eesi.org/topics/adapt... (3 of 3).
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Adaptation and Resilience | EESI
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute @eesionline.org · 28/08/2026
From seawalls doubling as reefs to affordable housing and park projects, Florida adapts to build resilience for its vulnerable coastal populations: Dorany Pineda for @apnews.com 👉 apnews.com/article/sea-... (2 of 3).
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Florida shows how to adapt as coastal cities face growing threats from sea level rise and storms
As climate change makes cities around the world unlivable, one city is using art and new infrastructure to adapt.
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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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