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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📣 Welcoming Kimberley White to our Public Leadership Certificate Cohort 2026! Kimberley White is the Mayor of Arcata, California, and Executive Director of Comunidad Unida del Norte de Arcata (CUNA), a bilingual Resilience Hub advancing disaster preparedness, climate action, and community equity.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

“I feel like there has been so much written that’s like, ‘The Trump administration is delaying this stuff. It’s holding it all up in red tape. Nothing’s getting built,’” said Hannah Hess, director of the Rhodium Group’s Clean Investment Monitor team

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Experts say rising electric bills in Pennsylvania and nationwide are being driven by growing energy demand from AI data centers, global conflicts like the war in Iran, and the high cost of maintaining aging power grids. Read and listen to the story here: protectearth.news/pennsylvania...

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

An important way the Toxic Substances Control Act keeps harmful chemicals out of our homes is by requiring EPA to consider whether a chemical can be used in a “reasonably foreseen” way that differs from a company’s stated intent for the chemical.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Worker protections should be considered later in the process, at the risk management stage – not when EPA is determining whether a chemical presents an unreasonable risk, as the law requires.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Despite the clear undeniable science of greenhouse gas making the crisis worse, the Trump administration is working to ramp up fossil fuel production, which endangers the environment, increases extreme weather,

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

On Sept. 29, 2024, a chemical fire at Bio-Lab’s Conyers facility sent a toxic plume over metro Atlanta, forcing evacuations and shelter-in-place orders. Read and listen to the story here: protectearth.news/biolab-disas... #BioLab #ChemicalSafety #EOPA #Georgia #EPA

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

“Obstructing clean energy projects is not energy dominance; it makes us weaker and more reliant on unpredictable fossil fuel markets,” said Michael Colvin, California Energy Program Director at Environmental Defense Fund.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The hope for humanity’s future is Disclosure Day’s purpose. Story by Sofia Kasianenko: protectearth.news/the-hope-for... #EOPA #purpose #humanitychallenge

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Data centers, especially those powered by natural gas, emit significant pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, methane and fine particulate matter, which can increase rates of respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions, according to the Environmental Health Project.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

“We believe in offshore wind. We are counting on it. It’s clean, renewable energy and is already creating good jobs for now and into the future. Long Beach is playing our part to make sure it becomes a reality in California,” said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

These PFAS chemicals, once in people or the environment, do not break down and is why they’re known as “forever chemicals.” Read the story here: protectearth.news/pfas-is-a-ki... #PFAS #Vetarans #EOPA #TSCA #PublicHealth

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

“Treating public lands as another item on a balance sheet goes against the will of the people, and Americans have made it clear that our public lands are not for sale,” said NM Rep. Vasquez. Read the story here: lnkd.in/dUUuxKnd #EOPA #ElectedOfficials #PublicLands

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

EOPA honors Juneteenth - a milestone in our long journey toward liberty and justice. Today reminds us that progress takes persistence, courage, and collective action.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

California Energy Security Webinar On Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 6 pm to 7 pm PST, Elected Officials to Protect America will hold its quarterly California Energy Security Webinar of elected officials and community leaders.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

“Everybody ought to contact whoever it is that represents them in Congress and say, ‘I don’t want to spend one more dime on this war. I want to make sure that we have money for healthcare, we have money for childcare",

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

New Mexico Convening EOPA New Mexico Convening in Carlsbad brought together elected officials and civic leaders from across New Mexico to connect, strategize, and advance energy security solutions aimed at building a more sustainable and resilient future for their constituents.

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Climate Action Campaign @actonclimateus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This #EarthDay, clean energy and climate are under attack. The Trump administration has been rolling back climate progress, treating us as expendable and driving up costs for American families. That's why we're fighting for a clean energy future and a healthy climate.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day 2026! At Elected Officials to Protect America, we honor and thank all those who have fought for our environment over the decades—and those who continue the urgent work of protecting our planet today.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Remembering Nancy Metayer Bowen Everyone at Elected Officials to Protect America is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of one of America’s most promising public servants, Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The Plug-in Solar bill, LD 1730, has passed and is now headed to the Governor's desk for her signature. This bill will make it easier for people to install portable solar panels at their homes or apartments and reduce their electric bill. #EOPA #SolarBill #CleanEnergy #ElectedOfficials

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Endangered Species Act has helped bring some Florida animals and plants back from the brink, from the Florida panther to the West Indian manatee, but the Trump administration could change it as soon as this week. Read and listen to the story here: protectearth.news/endangered-s...

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Meet our newest National Fellow: Basera Bakhshi Basera Bakhshi is currently part of our National Fellowship, driven by a strong commitment to public service and protecting communities through thoughtful, ethical leadership.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Microgrids can be a lifeline in remote rural areas prone to power outages, according to local and tribal leaders in Humboldt County. Read more and listen to the story: protectearth.news/northern-ca-... #Microgrids #HumboldtCounty #EOPA #CleanEnergy

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Environmental and community groups across California are outraged by the Trump administration’s decision to use the Defense Production Act to compel the restart of the Sable offshore oil project and

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Revolution Wind, Rhode Island’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, has started delivering power to the regional electric grid, reaching the milestone despite repeated efforts by the Trump administration to shut down the $5-billion-plus project. #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #EOPA

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

A leaked memo suggests New York Governor Kathy Hochul may roll back part of the state’s climate law. Read more: protectearth.news/leaked-memo-... #EOPA #ElectedOfficials #ClimateLaws #NYC

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

“. . . Even when there are some national administrations, including, unfortunately, in this country, that have turned the clock back on these kinds of investments,'' said Igor Tregub, a city council member in Berkeley, California, a member of Elected Officials to Protect America

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Additional issues community leaders must address are sound, setback, site, power, water, and emissions. "It's absolutely the right direction,” #LocalGovernment #DataCenter #EOPA

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

NY tells Ukraine what to do with their country. Read the full story here: protectearth.news/ny-us-and-uk... #CleanEnergy #EOPA #ElectedOfficials #Ukraine

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

California groups are speaking out against moves by the Bureau of Land Management to open up new leases for oil and gas drilling in the Bakersfield area and on the Central Coast. Read more here: protectearth.news/ca-leaders-u... #EnergySecurity #ElectedOfficials #CA

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

A Ukraine Energy Security Marshall Plan needs to be implemented to help clean energy solutions create energy security. To read the full story, click here: protectearth.news/four-years-a... #EOPA #EnergySecurity #CleanEnergy #Ukraine #EnergySecurityMarshalPlan

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

California public lands belong to the people and should never be leased to polluting industries. Read the full article here: protectearth.news/elected-offi... #EOPA #PublicLands #California #CleanEnergy

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The Port of Humboldt continues to plan to transform the port for offshore wind power by 2036 bolstered by the Trump administration loosing 5 offshore wind stoppage cases on the East Coast. Offshore wind energy is clean and means energy security. Read more: www.indybay.org/newsitems/20... #EOPA

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

“The evidence is clear, people living near or working near wells are subjected to breathing in dirty air from oil and gas wells as the toxins they produce seep into the atmosphere.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Celebrating Recognition for Climate Leadership 🎊 We are honored to receive an Honorable Mention from the American Climate Leadership Awards! This recognition reflects our strong commitment to and progress in climate action.

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

President Trump 1-Year in Offfice January 20th marked 1 year of Trump’s presidency. It has been the most disastrous period of anti-science, climate regressive policies in history, #CAC #EOPA #CleanEnergy

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Offshore drilling means more spills, more toxic air, more contaminated water, astronomical cleanup costs, and more climate disasters hitting families already on the frontlines. We deserve safe coasts and healthy communities — and we CANNOT afford more fossil fuel risk. #ProtectOurCoast

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

A Flame That Never Fades: Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy MLK also told us, "Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that."

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The Trump administration’s plan to take over Venezuela and its oil production is drawing criticism from environmental advocates. #EOPA #CleanEnergy #ElectedOfficials #EnergySecurity

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Environmental and anti-war advocates argue that renewable energy makes the world safer because it decreases the dependency of democratic countries on autocratic oil-producing nations. Listen to the story here: protectearth.news/elected-offi... #EOPA #CleanEnergy #ElectedOfficials #EnergySecurity

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Officials say the production and distribution of oil is a national energy security issue. Read the full story here: protectearth.news/war-in-ukrai... #EOPA #FossilFuels #ElectedOfficials #EnergySecurity

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

California will continue to lead the transition from fossil fuels to renewables with offshore wind. For more, read the full article here:https://protectearth.news/california-will-continue-to-lead-the-transition-from-fossil-fuels-to-renewables-with-offshore-wind/ #EOPA #CleanEnergy #OffshoreWind

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Communities in Michigan need the federal government to keep promises made for major development projects. To read more, kindly visit: protectearth.news/promised-job... #EOPA #Michigan #CleanEnergy

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens moves to impeach RFK . Please read the full story here: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

At the White House on Wednesday, surrounded by the executives from several major car companies, President Trump said the move would save consumers money by making cars cheaper - NPR Read the full article here: apple.news/AENxM3Z9KSnG...

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

A new documentary released by filmmaker Annie Ersinghaus, shows how New Mexico’s fracking boom is heaping health and environmental burdens on frontline communities. Please watch the full documentary here: biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

From all of us at EOPA, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. As we pause to reflect on our many blessings, we are profoundly grateful for your steadfast support and solidarity, which are vital to our shared mission of protecting and serving our communities. #EOPA #HappyThanksgiving

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Elected Officials to Protect America @eopamerica.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Alex Cornell du Houx, former Maine State Representative, Marine combat veteran, President of EOPA, and Co-Founder speaks about the importance of continuing to implement clean energy solutions at the state and local levels during the current administration. #COP30 #EOPE #CleanEnergy #EOPA #Belem

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