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LA Chapter of Al Gore's Climate Reality Project. We advocate for just and equitable solutions to the climate crisis in Los Angeles and beyond. Website: www.laclimatereality.org

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molly taft @mollytaft.com · 28/09/2026
i did a little Climate Week postmortem on data centers: co2 emissions are far & away the most alarming part of the buildout. but there hasn't been much of a reckoning beyond climate spaces kind of wondering when it'll enter the larger convo, if at all, and what that may look like
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The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet
Climate groups are latching onto the data center opposition movement, but it remains to be seen if they can get people to care about the facilities’ impact on the atmosphere.
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Jeff Goodell @jeffgoodell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The art of the deal: Big Oil gets $190 billion in tax breaks and subsidies. We get higher energy bills, $2500/yr increased health care costs, $2948/yr higher home insurance costs, and the knowledge that we are contributing to great suffering and loss in a hotter world.
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Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call
Senators’ report says taxpayers face higher bills after ‘bargain’ between president and major polluters
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Newsom's first big environmental veto of the year: Senate Bill 954, which would have limited an "advanced manufacturing" loophole in the California Environmental Quality Act. Classic late Friday news dump. Press release from EnviroVoters: envirovoters.org/envirovoters...
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EnviroVoters on Governor Leaving Californians Exposed to Industrial Disasters
California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement on Governor Newsom vetoing SB 954.
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
South Korea might have to move its soccer season from summer to winter because of heat. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/s...
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The Hotspot | South Korea pushes for football season to make winter switch after unbearable summer
In today’s newsletter: why fainting fans and perspiring players are a worry for the Asian league seeking to follow Japan and align with Europe
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Canary Media Inc. @canarymedia.com · 12/09/2026
We’re closing out the summer of balcony solar — and the year of balcony solar, too.
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Balcony solar is this year’s clean energy superstar in the US
At the start of 2026, only Utah had legalized plug-in solar. Eight other states have followed suit in an effort to help people lower their sky-high energy…
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The #HomeEnergyChoiceAct just passed in California! It generates new home electrification incentives while reducing utility bills by avoiding unnecessary & unwanted gas line replacements, with no mandates or safety compromises. Thank you @asmmarcberman.bsky.social! earthjustice.org/press/2026/c...
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California Legislature Passes the Home Energy Choice Act
AB 2313 will give Californians the freedom and funds for non-polluting appliances with money that would otherwise be spent replacing gas service lines
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
BREAKING: With a 36-4 vote in the Senate (following a 73-0 vote in the Assembly), California has passed a balcony solar bill. Only question is whether Gavin Newsom signs it. My recent story on why PG&E (and also public power agencies!) tried to kill it: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/california...
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Just let me buy a few solar panels already
The easy stuff shouldn’t be this hard. Especially in California.
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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The Home Energy Choice Act #AB2313 by @asmmarcberman.bsky.social will let families choose the energy that powers their homes.
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NRDC Action Fund @nrdcactionfund.org · 20/08/2026
Families deserve a say in how they power their homes. AB 2313, by @asmmarcberman.bsky.social, the Home Energy Choice Act, gives Californians the freedom to choose clean electric appliances that cut costs and safeguard health. Vote YES on AB 2313: on.nrdc.org/4gH0c4F
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Mike Bonin @mikebonin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
A stunning reversal of LA’s environmental progress. In 2019, we decided to phase out natural gas at Scattergood by 2024. It was a commitment to protect the climate for our kids. Today the City Council extended natural gas there for the foreseeable future.
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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
In recent weeks, there has been a remarkable surge in large, intense, fast-moving, and unfortunately in many cases destructive/deadly wildfires in multiple Northern Hemisphere regions spanning a wide range of climates & ecologies, but they all share one key commonality. [Thread]
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James Downie @jamescdownie.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"Unlike many others forced to halt their research [due to Trump cuts], Sehgal and his co-authors released their study anyway...with a fraction of the intended sample size. Still, removing the gas stoves relieved the participants’ asthma so much that the results were clear even with only 85 of them."
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The EPA halted a study on gas stoves and asthma. But even partial results were striking.
Research that used a federal grant to pay for asthma patients to have their gas stoves replaced showed a dramatic fall in asthma attacks. The program was cut short after President Donald Trump took of...
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Next Sunday, July 26, is our monthly chapter call! Our guest will be sustainability and solid waste expert Jessica Aldridge. She'll discuss her career and ways to reduce the climate impact of our waste system. Learn more and register: www.laclimatereality.org
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CalMatters @calmatters.org · 18/07/2026
Opinion | To lower building costs, California wrongly takes aim at EV chargers for new apartments A laudable bill seeking to reduce building costs for affordable housing would reduce access to EV chargers for those who need them most.
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Opinion | To lower building costs, California wrongly takes aim at EV chargers for new apartments
A laudable bill seeking to reduce building costs for affordable housing would reduce access to EV chargers for those who need them most.
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Joe Cohen @cohenhouse.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Los Angeles is ugly by choice (video by @streetsforall.org)
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David Weiskopf believes in you @dave.bzky.team · 15/07/2026
Lawmakers across the country are finally starting to recognize some of the risks data centers pose to their constituents. But what should lawmakers require of hyperscalers? What does a good data center policy look like? @climatecabineteducation.org has solutions.
A table containing text from https://climatecabineteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Climate-Cabinet-Education-2026-Hyperscalers-Push-Electricity-Markets-To-Their-Limits.pdf
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Chapter call tonight at 7pm via Zoom! Register: www.laclimatereality.org
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Join Us on Sunday, June 28 at 7pm for our Chapter Call w/ Aaron Kreisberg of Catalina Island Conservancy to learn about how the island is managing invasive species and climate change to restore balance across the ecosystem. www.laclimatereality.org
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InsideEVs @insideevs.com · 16/06/2026
Say goodbye to EV charging anxiety.
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The U.S. Now Has Over 250,000 EV Charging Ports
The milestone includes both fast-charging plugs and slower Level 2 hookups.
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Kevin J. Kircher @kevinjkircher.com · 06/06/2026
Put wind or solar on the land that grows ethanol corn. Run electric vehicles off the power. Use 99% less land per mile driven, at far lower cost. Let farmers use the freed-up land to do actual farmer stuff, like growing real food for humans and being good custodians of land for future generations.
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 06/06/2026
I have been ranting about why per-query energy / emissions impact is so stunningly far from what we see reported by companies that have to report, and I need to badly update this because the list of "ohhhh this is why they have to build city-sized gas plants" is growing every day
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Big tech’s selective disclosure masks AI’s real climate impact
Google claims to have disclosed new information proving its own efficiency. But it has hidden the bigger picture. Guess what: I’ve got the bigger picture for you right here in this big old po…
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Erica Joy Astrella @ericajoy.astrel.la · 01/06/2026
california is gonna have so many mail in ballots that don’t get counted because people don’t know the new USPS rules that are impacting mail in voting. tl;dr don’t put your ballot in the mail today, find a ballot drop box. www.kqed.org/news/1208537...
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Still Need to Mail Your Primary Ballot? Don’t Rely on USPS, Officials Say | KQED
State officials are warning that some ballots mailed too close to Election Day might not be counted. Here are other recommended ways to submit your ballot instead.
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 30/05/2026
I’m a climate scientist. Let me fix this headline. “Nearly a century ago, scientists showed that burning fossil fuels warms the planet. Today, we know human emissions account for over 100% of the warming. Yet dark money and disinformation still work to keep Americans addicted to fossil fuels.”
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Canary Media Inc. @canarymedia.com · 30/05/2026
Whether you want to save money or save the planet, it’s a great time to buy a used EV. Here’s what you should consider first. www.canarymedia.com/articles/electr…
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It’s a great time to buy a used EV. Here’s how to get the right one.
With gas prices up and more affordable options hitting lots, used EVs are looking like a sweet deal. We offer some useful tips to help you make the best…
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Spots are filling quickly for our one-day climate leadership training this Sunday!
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Give us a day, and we’ll give you the tools, network, and know-how to make a difference. Local Climate Reality Leadership Corps training coming to Los Angeles on May 17. Reserve your spot today! luma.com/tbj44ruo
Climate Reality Local US Training Event: los angeles, CA. Get Trained. Speak Truth to Power. Pay 2026.
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
SCOOP: Los Angeles just fired its chief heat officer ahead of the hot summer months. Also LA's climate office is down to one staffer. Total silence from Mayor Karen Bass, who's up for reelection and already had a mediocre climate record. My story: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/karen-bass...
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Exclusive: A Karen Bass climate blunder
Los Angeles fired its chief heat officer. And its climate emergency office has been hollowed out.
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
As climate adaptation accelerates in LA County, removing unnecessary pavement is no longer a fringe idea but an urgent need. This Tuesday evening, join the San Fernando Valley Climate Reality chapter to learn how de-paving LA is possible. www.sfvclimatereality.org/event-detail...
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May Chapter Meeting--DepaveLA: Turning Pavement Into Plants For A Climate-Resilient LA | SFV Climate Reality
Join us with Devon Provo from Accelerate Resilience LA for a ground-breaking re-envisioning of LA's landscape!
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
For 20 years, Climate Reality and former VP Al Gore have trained leaders from all walks of life to stand up and make a difference on climate. This May, fast-paced half-day Local Training are being hosted across the US. Learn, connect, and take action: www.climaterealityproject.org/training/loc...?
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 29/04/2026
Instead of using taxpayer dollars to pay companies NOT to build clean energy like the Trump Admin, California is proud to be a part of the largest renewable energy project in U.S. history.
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 29/04/2026
Send this to anyone who complains about high gas prices.
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For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs
The Beijing Auto Show that opened to the public this week is a showcase for how hypercompetition in China has driven new car prices in the world's largest car market to ​a fraction of the level of the...
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Los Angeles Climate Reality is hosting a local version of the Climate Reality Project's renowned Leadership Corps training on Sunday, May 17. RSVP today!
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EnviroVoters @envirovoters.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Today, the Senate Insurance Committee failed to advance Senate Bill 982. "Big Oil won again ... Without action, the insurance crisis will spiral into economic collapse, where families can’t rebuild, businesses can’t operate, & communities can’t recover." bit.ly/3QqbT5g
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Senate Insurance Committee Fails Californians on Insurance Affordability Crisis
The Affordable Insurance Now Coalition released the following statement in response to the Senate Insurance Committee killing SB 982.
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Give us a day, and we’ll give you the tools, network, and know-how to make a difference. Local Climate Reality Leadership Corps training coming to Los Angeles on May 17. Reserve your spot today! luma.com/tbj44ruo
Climate Reality Local US Training Event: los angeles, CA. Get Trained. Speak Truth to Power. Pay 2026.
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Evan @evangillespie.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
California Democrats are really, really fumbling the affordability fight. Making it more expensive for lower-income families to get an EV when oil prices are going through the roof is incredibly dumb.
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California bill would limit EV-charging access in affordable housing
Legislation backed by developers would waive EV-charging requirements for new low-income housing projects, just as the state looks to build 1 million more…
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InsideEVs @insideevs.com · 09/04/2026
Thanks to a huge solar array and a 3.4 MWh battery, this California EV charging station doesn’t need a grid connection.
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These EV Fast Chargers Are Completely Off-Grid—And Free
Thanks to a huge solar array and a 3.4 MWh battery, this California EV charging station doesn’t need a grid connection.
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This Sunday, San Fernando Valley Climate Reality is hosting a free screening of "Inventing Tomorrow," a doc about 6 inspiring teenagers from around the globe who are creating cutting-edge solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental threats. www.sfvclimatereality.org/event-detail...
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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
@emorwee.bsky.social: “What really makes this story remarkable is not simply that oil executives got rich from a war. It’s how perfectly legal and normal it all is, and what that legality reveals about who wins and who loses when America goes to war.” open.substack.com/pub/heated/p...
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Chevron's CEO made $104 million while America bombed Iran
America's oil executives have pocketed $1.4 billion selling stock during the Iran war, a new investigation shows.
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Turns out a lot of folks who thought they needed to upgrade their electrical panels to ditch gas appliances — which is not cheap! — may not actually have to: www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele... via @alisontakemura.bsky.social
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Many homes already have the power to electrify, study finds
A California power provider shows homes can ditch fossil-fueled appliances without pricey electrical service upgrades after all.
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
This Sunday!
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Alissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
It's here! My complete review of LA28's "superbloom" visual identity for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games hosted by the city of Los Angeles which is for some reason inspired by things that happen out in the desert in the spring 🙃
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LA is not a bloomin' desert
The official look and feel for the games shows, once again, that LA28 doesn't really understand our city
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Joseph D. Ortiz @earthsciinfo.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Used EVs are now cheaper to buy and cheaper to operate than fossil fuel cars. And here is an updated report comparing costs of used EVs and fossil fuel cars in 2026. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋 rmi.org/tired-of-gas...
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Tired of Gasoline Prices? Here's a Surprising Way to Save Money - RMI
Used EVs offer the secret to affordable driving – generally cheaper to buy than gas cars and can cut ongoing car expenses 40-65 percent
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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Fair to say that the Western U.S. heatwave has reached record-shattering status, with dozens of locations breaking all-time March monthly heat records & some now approaching *April* records. Swath of record heat extends clear from Pacific to Great Plains, & from Canada to Mexico.
Map of U.S., from coolwx.com, showing locations currently experiencing record-breaking temperatures. There are countless such locations in the Western U.S., with hundreds of red dots (locations breaking daily record highs) and dozens of pink dots (locations breaking March monthly record highs). The region of record heat extends from the Pacific Coast to the Great Plains, and from Canada to Mexico.
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InsideEVs @insideevs.com · 18/03/2026
On the flipside of high gas prices and scary-high payments on new cars, there’s a surprising glut of tempting EV models that are pretty dang cheap to buy.
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Five Underrated Used EVs To Help You Through The Impending Gas Crisis
could make fuel prices nGas prices may be about to go up, but there are a lot of reasonably priced EV choices that could make fuel prices not a worry.
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InsideEVs @insideevs.com · 17/03/2026
A new study says gas prices are expected to rise five times as much as EV charging costs due to the Iran oil shock.
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Jeff Goodell @jeffgoodell.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
“The oil and gas industry’s financial strategy has been ‘pray for war,’ because those are the conditions under which they make money,” said one an oil industry financial analyst. “They have to have a big price spike every few years literally to make ends meet.” www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/b...
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America Depends Less on Oil Than Ever
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Canary Media Inc. @canarymedia.com · 12/03/2026
Virginia’s House just passed a bill to legalize balcony solar — panels that residents can install on their own and plug into a standard outlet.
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Virginia to become second state that allows balcony solar
Residents of the state will soon be able to use the tech to lower their electricity bills. Gov. Spanberger has made affordability a top legislative…
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Jigar Shah @jigarshahdc.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
We can get way more out of the grid we have already paid for just by deploying batteries and demand flexibility at scale. www.utilitydive.com/news/governo...
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Governors are promising lower power bills. Here’s the only credible path to deliver.
If we treat every new megawatt like it must be served with new poles, wires, substations and peakers, we will lock in another decade of rate shock, write Jigar Shah and Arnab Pal from Deploy Action.
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Los Angeles Climate Reality Project @laclimateleader.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Join our March 29 call, featuring USGBC California's Ben Stapleton. From rebuilding after fires, to greening our schools, to retrofitting apartments, Ben will discuss how better buildings lead to a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable place for all. www.laclimatereality.org/calendar/202...
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Chapter Meeting with USGBC California's Ben Stapleton — LA Climate Reality
Rebuilding & Retrofitting for Resilient, Clean Energy Buildings Our March 29 guest will be Ben Stapleton, Chief Executive Officer for USGBC California . His development and delivery of a portfo...
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