Reposted by Elizabeth RidlingtonFrontier Group @frontiergroup.bsky.social · 08/07/2026For decades, until the early 2000s, the average American drove more miles every year. But residents in several states now drive fewer miles on average than they did in 1994. Which states are they? And why are people there driving less? [THREAD]. 1/ 133
Reposted by Elizabeth RidlingtonKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 23/04/2026"The data does not tell us that a transition to cleaner energy is impossible. It tells us that it is not yet inevitable – and that the difference between those two outcomes will be determined by decisions made in the next few years" frontiergroup.org/resources/en... 0225
Reposted by Elizabeth RidlingtonDavid Roberts @volts.wtf · 25/03/2026Ooh, good stuff here from @permitpower.bsky.social: a scorecard that ranks all 50 states on how easy it is to install solar, how smooth they've made permitting & interconnection, etc.environmentamerica.orgSolar permitting scorecardA majority of states have done little to adopt common-sense practices that reduce the costs and delays that permitting and inspection requirements impose on families wishing to install solar panels an... 612658
Reposted by Elizabeth RidlingtonFrontier Group @frontiergroup.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Despite the hype, hydrogen isn’t a climate solution in any situation where electrification is possible – that includes fueling cars, heating buildings and many industrial processes. Our new paper, “Making Sense of Hydrogen” provides details. frontiergroup.org/resources/ma...frontiergroup.orgMaking sense of hydrogenDiverting clean energy away from more beneficial uses toward hydrogen production can slow America’s progress in reducing our impact on the climate. 001
Elizabeth Ridlington @frontiereliz.bsky.social · 04/04/2025For months, the FedEx delivery truck that serviced my neighborhood had a hole in the muffler. I could hear the truck from blocks away. FedEx has replaced the truck with an electric version and it makes me so happy every time I see it. It's virtually silent--all I hear is the driver's music sometimes 000
Reposted by Elizabeth RidlingtonR.J. Cross @rj-x.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Disaster-proofing your important documents can mean having digital backups. But how do you do it securely? Got to take a fun dive into evacuation protocols & encryption with some help from @thorinklosowski.com #NCPWpirg.orgThe best way to store important documents – before disaster hitsDisaster-proofing your documents means having a good storage and evacuation plan for your physical paperwork - and secure digital back ups. 111
Elizabeth Ridlington @frontiereliz.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Someone in my neighborhood pulled out this ancient-looking Coleman gas furnace and is installing a new heat pump (that's what was in the cardboard boxes). Another house with less climate pollution. 010
Reposted by Elizabeth RidlingtonFrontier Group @frontiergroup.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Climate pollution fell in 44 states from 2005 to 2022, largely driven by the retirement of many coal-fired power plants. Emissions rose in 6 states, linked to rising oil and gas production and increased ag emissions. See data for every state. frontiergroup.org/resources/le...frontiergroup.orgLess coal, more oil: Climate pollution trends by stateGreenhouse gas pollution decreased in 44 states from 2005 to 2022, and increased in six. 012