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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · 4d

Nice! I was croaking with ya! 🐸

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · 5d

Proud of my city.

#NoKings #Portland

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International Energy Agency @iea.org · 16d

Global renewable capacity is on course to more than double by 2030.

Solar PV is set to lead – making up about 80% of the rise over this period.

In addition to growth in established markets, it’s also surging in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan & Southeast Asia 👉 iea.li/48SwFS4

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · 14d

🥳 @solarfund.bsky.social turns 35 this month!

Travel back in time & discover our story in this short video.

Power to the people. Energy for all. ✊

#energy #cleanenergy #sdg7 #solar #climate

35 Years of Impact

YouTube video by Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF)

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · 16d

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · 28d

Cheers to Friday.

Life is weird but you’re doing great.

#coffee #friday #plants #plantsky #pnw

Photo of a hand holding a small coffee cup in a home with a window and plants in the background

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Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) @solarfund.bsky.social · 28d

Emerging markets & developing economies—home to more than half of the world’s population—receive less than 15% of global #CleanEnergy investment.

We can't solve the #ClimateCrisis until every country can reach its full potential & until everyone has a seat at the table. #ClimateWeek 🌍

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Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) @solarfund.bsky.social · Sep 16

We're breaking ground on a new solar-powered water system in Bukyerimba, Uganda!

The system will deliver clean water to hundreds—improving health and creating ripple effects, especially for women and girls.

💧 Learn more: www.self.org/project-upda...

#sdg6 #sdg7 #cleanwater #cleanenergy #energy

Solar-Powered Water Systems in Rural Uganda | Solar Electric Light Fund

SELF has broken ground on a new solar-powered water system in rural Uganda. Learn how solar water pumping is delivering clean water and safer nights in Bukyerimba.

www.self.org

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · Sep 15

This is a fantastic use case for #microgrids. 💡

✅ Improve energy service to rural customers
✅ Fight climate change
✅ Mitigate wildfire risk

www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

#energysky #solar #renewables #microgrid

Can utilities replace power lines with solar and batteries in remote…

Expanding the grid to reach far-flung customers can be a costly fire hazard. So utilities like PG&E are testing out microgrids using solar, batteries, and…

www.canarymedia.com

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Bob Freling @bobfreling.bsky.social · Sep 5

Lots going on at @solarfund.bsky.social! Subscribe to our newsletter, and don't miss it: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XwsLDMM/s...

Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) @solarfund.bsky.social · Sep 5

In this month's newsletter:
🌟 The SDGs turn 10. How we're pushing forward
🌟 SELF's latest podcast interview
🌟 Supporting our partners

Read it here: conta.cc/4mJORBL
Subscribe: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XwsLDMM/s...

#solarenergy #renewables #sdg7 #climatejustice

Stylized image of four girls in front of a solar array with the text "powering the future"

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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · Jul 28

Oregon now has policies supporting microgrid development!

Microgrids can bring reliability during extreme weather events and for delivering emergency services.

This is great news especially for rural areas, Tribes, and small towns.
www.publicnewsservic...

Landmark microgrid legislation boon for rural Oregon

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed into law the first set of statewide policies in the country supporting community-owned microgrids. Microgrids are local, self-contained energy systems that use renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar power. ...

www.publicnewsservice.org

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy #NationalDogDay from my sweet chonky angel to yours 🐾

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Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) @solarfund.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌍 Nigeria has the world’s largest population of people living without electricity.

Despite political promises, millions remain in the dark. Families are turning to solar—but affordability remains a barrier.

🎧 Listen on @npr.org: www.npr.org/2025/08/06/n...

#energy #poverty #sdg7 #solar

Nigeria’s Chronic Electricity Problems : State of the World from NPR

In Africa’s most populous country more than a third of residents have no access to electricity. Even those connected to the nation’s crumbling power grid cannot rely on it. And the situation isn’t i...

www.npr.org

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · Aug 21

Stare into the dahlia. Take a deep breath.

What’s your favorite summer flower?

#pnw #garden #flower #dahlia

A person holds up a yellow dahlia in front of a flower garden

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · Aug 21

5 hours.

That's how long many women in the world spend each day on cooking-related tasks.

This is time not spent in school, earning income or caring for themselves.

@FAO.org's Michela Morese, talks about rethinking cooking for health, empowerment and climate.

www.fao.org/newsroom/fao...

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Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) @solarfund.bsky.social · Jul 24

🌍 Today is #EarthOvershootDay — the day when humanity has officially used more environmental resources than the planet can regenerate in a year.

We need clean energy, not coal.
We need equity, not greed.
We need a future where people & planet can thrive together.

#MoveTheDate

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · Jul 23

#Coffee farmers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

Rising temps and extreme weather are driving prices up and #farmers out.

The question isn’t just “will your latte cost more?”
It’s: Who gets left behind as #ClimateChange hits the global supply chain?

Coffee Prices Are at a 50-Year High. Producers Aren’t Celebrating.

www.nytimes.com

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · Jul 21

We should be investing in quality information, not defunding it.

On the heels of the recent #PublicMedia cuts, I hope you’ll join me in becoming a sustaining member of your local station: www.npr.org/donations/su...

Thank you to my local @opb.org for all you do!

#opb #pbs #savedemocracy

Donate : NPR

Power independent journalism in your community. Donate to your NPR station.

www.npr.org

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · Jul 14

I highly recommend a scroll through this one...

Captivating images of China's solar boom.

#solar #energy #energysky #renewables #china

www.theatlantic.com/photography/...

Photos: The Scale of China’s Solar-Power Projects

As the Trump administration's “big, beautiful bill” eliminates many clean-energy incentives in the U.S., China continues huge investments in wind and solar power, reportedly accounting for 74 percent ...

www.theatlantic.com

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · Jul 3

The Columbia River Gorge at golden hour… 🌼

#nature #pnw #sunset #washington

Wildflowers spread down a hill overlooking a valley and river just before sunset

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · Jul 2

“What’s owed is not charity. It’s justice.”

In Resilience, @bobfreling.bsky.social makes the argument for #climate reparations and a decentralized, democratized #CleanEnergy transition. 🌍⚡

Read the full article:
www.resilience.org/stories/2025...

#energysky #energytransition #sdg7

The Great Power Shift: Decentralization, Reparations, and the Fight for Energy Justice

True resilience isn’t about making the grid bigger. It’s about making systems smarter, accessible, and locally adaptable.

www.resilience.org

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Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) @solarfund.bsky.social · Jun 20

☀️ Summer Solstice ☀️
The longest day of the year—and a celebration of the sun’s incredible power.

At SELF, we work with communities around the world to turn that power into opportunity, resilience, and equity.

Learn more ➡️ www.self.org

#solstice #summersolstice #solarenergy #energysky

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · Jun 19

Indigenous youth are celebrating the return of the Klamath River with a mighty journey. 🛶

This is a wonderful tale of restoration and the ripples that come from it.

#Klamath #Indigenous #Environment

First Time in 100 Years: Young Kayakers on a Ride for the Ages

www.nytimes.com

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Georgia Lawson @georgialawson.bsky.social · May 27

Recommended read 📚 #NonprofitSky

“Mountains Beyond Mountains” follows the late Dr. Paul Farmer of @pih.org in his fight for #GlobalHealth equity.

Farmer’s story reminds us that action is the best antidote to despair—and through collaboration and commitment, there’s little we can’t do. #sdg3

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Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) @solarfund.bsky.social · May 23

"If we would've forecasted this five years ago, everyone would have called us crazy."

#Solar is growing rapidly, including in the Global South. Great conversation from @daanwalt3r.bsky.social of‪‪ @ember-energy.org and @cleantitans.bsky.social. 💡

#energysky #cleanenergy

How Clean Energy Is Changing Our World Fast!

YouTube video by Clean Titans

www.youtube.com

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