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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲

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I catalyze #ClimateInfluence : host #podcasts, moderate, speak +develop creative collaborations | #cities #food #transportation #BIKES | https://linktr.ee/AndreaLearned | LivingChange podcast | KEXP music feeds me. #JoyAsAnActOfResistance

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 19h

This @betterfoodfndn.bsky.social web event with #Nudge author, @casssunstein.bsky.social 100% affirmed my #ClimateInfluence approach: we need more people to "come out of the #vegan / #plantbased closet" and kickstart a #foodsystems movement away from animal ag. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_R_...

Nudging Climate Action: A Conversation with Cass Sunstein

YouTube video by Better Food Foundation

www.youtube.com

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 17h

Oh - I do have tix for the Town Hall event, but the Cascade event will be an easier bike ride… so I will see you there instead. :-)

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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 17h

When we talk about the "tyranny" of the automobile, this is it. You're never not thinking about your big metal box, where to store your big metal box, when to move your big metal box, and what you'll pay if you don't store your big metal box correctly.

In New York, Free Street Parking Comes at a Cost

www.nytimes.com

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 17h

So - if you are currently, or are veering, #plantbased , please find ways to share that part of your story more often. Don’t hide your climate or animal welfare-driven food decision from your peers. We are the social norm shifters. Let’s GO!

Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 17h

« The good news is that we know the most effective way to avert catastrophe: People in wealthier countries have to eat more plant-based foods and less red meat, poultry, and dairy. » @kennytorrella.bsky.social @vox.com #ClimateInfluence

Larry Neufeld @larryneufeldsk.bsky.social · 17h

The climate movement’s biggest weakness www.vox.com/future-perfe...

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 20h

Today I arrived on the red eye to London Heathrow, took the Tube to my hotel, dropped my bags, hopped on a Lime Bike to cross town, recorded a podcast with New Scientist, then walked an hour (through Hyde Park) back to my hotel. This city is wonderful and I am so tired.

See you tomorrow, London! 😴

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 17h

Yes!!! Kudos to #London . That’s the way to « city ». Here’s to persuading more U.S. citizens to vote for local leaders /mayors forwarding such joy and freedom via #lesscar / #transportation options. #ClimateInfluence #cities4climate

Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 18h

And- re: even environmental orgs not being super engaged with the topic of #food choices (timestamp ~48:000 , Sunstein suggests we "think about food as a location for opportunity rather than for scolding and punishment." | Goes to my #NameAndFame (even small steps) vs. name and shame approach.

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Leah Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social · 21h

On the latest episode of A Matter of Degrees, we talk to @drkatemarvel.bsky.social about her amazing new book, "Human Nature." It's a story of climate science told through nine emotions. A beautiful read. Listen to the conversation wherever you get your podcasts!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 19h

Woo hoo! #NameAndFame the #Arkansas folks forwarding #solar!

You are having #ClimateInfluence x 1000

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 19h

The head of Vancouver’s transit agency can sum its ridership recovery in one word: Frequency.

“Running the bus every 30 minutes isn’t going to cut it if you want to grow ridership.“

Many Vancouver 🚌 run every 5min or less, and the SkyTrain runs every 3-4min, via @davidzipper.bsky.social

The Secret to Vancouver’s Public Transit Ridership Recovery

The Canadian city’s transit agency, TransLink, bounced back from Covid even as other North American systems have struggled. Its leader explains why riders returned.

www.bloomberg.com

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 19h

Time for those in #CleanTech to get louder/more visible with their #renewable solutions. Don't wait to post the perfect video or article. Get your founder actively engaging here so that reporters + podcast hosts SEE their leadership in action.

False narratives CAN be countered.
#ClimateInfluence

Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 1d

When the power went out in Spain this spring, many people immediately pointed the finger at the country's solar and wind power as the cause.

That wasn't the trigger, but a new survey finds that all that misinformation?

It had an impact.

Read more here, only on @npr.org 🎧⬇️

After Spain's blackout, critics blamed renewable energy. It's part of a bigger attack

When millions lost power in Spain and Portugal this spring, some were quick to blame too much solar and wind power. That wasn't the cause, but the misinformation had an impact.

www.npr.org

Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 19h

Yes - share the joy. People often welcome ideas for basic #plantbased cookbooks, I've found.

Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 19h

If you are a leader who is #vegan or rides a #bike/ takes transit for local #transportation- especially if your fancy leader peers would be surprised about that (!) - I would like to #NameAndFame you (via my newsletter, posts or my new podcast). Please give me a heads up. #ClimateInfluence

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 19h

"We are participants in the creation of a norm" is something Mr. Sunstein says here. My #ClimateInfluence amplifying work is to help the folks who have some sort of influence, who care about going #plantbased or going #lesscar, for example, to get louder/more visible. Together we CAN shift norms.

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 19h

Much of what Mr. Sunstein suggested were things I talked about with #KEXP @djjohnrichards.bsky.social in a #LivingChange #podcast interview I did with him a few years ago. When people know that someone they admire/follow is vegan - they're more open to the idea. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

Plant-Based Climate Influence with DJ John Richards

Podcast Episode · Living Change: A Quest For Climate Leadership · 01/26/2023 · 27m

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 19h

Nudging Climate Action: A Conversation with Cass Sunstein

YouTube video by Better Food Foundation

www.youtube.com

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 1d

Some exciting news: 404 Media just won a grant via Muckrock to investigate book bans and educational censorship in the U.S. The plan is to file hundreds of public records requests around the country and to report on and archive all the documents for public use:

www.404media.co/help-us-inve...

Help Us Investigate Book Bans and Educational Censorship Around America

404 Media has gotten a grant to unearth public records about systematic censorship of books, schools, and libraries in the U.S.

www.404media.co

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 23h

I’m in search of social scientists who study the effectiveness of #NameAndFame vs Name and Shame. Am aiming to interview someone on this for my new #podcast. If you have suggestions, please share names in comments! I am convinced there is there there for #democracy and #climateinfluence

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 1d

“London hits 'historic' clean air milestone 184 years early…a 'truly remarkable turnaround for the city's air quality.”

Quite a leadership achievement for @london.gov.uk’s government! While nations talk, (some) cities act. And get results.

London hits clean air milestone 184 years early - ULEZ makes 'big difference'

A professor has branded the success a 'truly remarkable turnaround for the city's air quality'

www.mylondon.news

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 1d

Yes!!! Bikes are freedom and joy! Thanks for continually sharing this truth, @lanrickbennett.bsky.social #bikes4all

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 1d

It was 4C heading into work today.

When drivers are jealous of how people on bikes ride every single day.

I’m always outside! #BikeTO

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Pasado's Safe Haven @pasados.bsky.social · 1d

If you’ve ever thought ‘I wish I could help,’ you've already started. Having empathy and compassion for animals is the first step to making real change.

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 2d

In our second installment of “Harrell's Big Business Backers,” we present to you Brad Smith, President and Board Vice Chair at Microsoft, who took home $24M just last year! He wants to keep taxes low for himself and his $3 trillion corporation.

The back of the baseball card graphic with bullet points stating that Brad Smith is the president and board. vice chair of Microsoft, was paid 24 million last year, sold tens of millions of dollars of Microsoft shares this year still holds $240 million of stock, and is lobbying against Washington state in the golfing attacks. unlucky businesses model not jumpstart, which Katie helped enact in Seattle. Additional text says what he's buying: for taxes for himself and his $3 trillion dollar corporation.

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 1d

And… seeing it is not a livestream. Will that be available later? Thank you.

Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 1d

Looks interesting - thx. #ClimateInfluence