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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · 4d

A little reflection on my new hobby, integrating @climatecentral.org data, and some of the "unseen" impacts of our changing climate for @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social. Give it a read! iowafaithandclimate.org/when-the-gro...

When the Ground Won’t Cool: A Newbie Gardener’s View of a Warming Fall | Iowa Faith & Climate Network

I just came inside from using our infrared thermometer to check the temperature of the soil in my backyard.

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · 23d

If you control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency... how is in the minority's fault?

Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · 29d

Yet another stumbling block in the road. Renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels! And if you are angry about this, invest in organizations that are doing the work on the ground in YOUR state. (Most of us give more bang for your buck than giving to a political candidate.)

Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · Sep 24

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The Stupidest Speech in UN History

Everyone's saying so!

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · Sep 23

God this address is embarrassing.

What a load of lies and the UN Assembly just has to take it?

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Sep 3

"Go to an old cemetery. See all the baby graves from before the 1950s & 60s? After that, hardly any. That's when people started vaccinating their children. If you're unsure what to do to protect your kids, the answer is literally written in stone." — Michael Okuda

How quick we forget.

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Chris Gloninger @climatechris.bsky.social · Aug 17

The article said it: “More drought and extreme heat, forest fires are starting earlier in the year.”

But it never used the words #climatechange.

Attribution studies show January fires are now 35% more likely in our warmed world. That’s the missing connection.

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · Aug 15

If you [plant] it and they will come!

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · Jun 22

Remember all that “genocide Joe” and “Kamala is a war hawk” shit?

Yeah…psyops. It worked.

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Rev. Katie M Ladd @katiemladd.bsky.social · Jun 22

Trump posted “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” after bombing a country (Iran) that did not attack us. We are a country of first strikes…yet again.

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · Jun 18

They did it in the last Des Moines City Council election aka the Crow Tow Election as some of us called it...

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · Jun 4

Need some summer reading inspo? @rewriter.bsky.social's got you covered!

Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Jun 2

Looking for a great summer read? Here are 3 terrific books on the theme of trees & climate to check out. iowafaithandclimate.org/beat-summers...

Beat Summer's Heat with a Cool Climate Book | Iowa Faith & Climate Network

Want a summer read that's not the typical mystery, romance or action story you usually enjoy? Here are 3 climate-and-tree-related books to check out.

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · May 21

When in Arizona.

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · May 20

In Iowa? Did your congregation go solar thanks to the IRA?

Congress may repeal the credit that made it possible—and that affects every one of us who believes in faith-rooted climate action.

Protect solar for faith communities: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...

Action Alert: Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits for Faith Communities | Iowa Faith & Climate Network

Faith communities across Iowa are going solar for the first time thanks to new tax credits. Now Congress may take them away. These credits help congregations save money and invest in their missions. U...

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · May 19

Mad respect to the airline gate check employee who just called people out for not listening to the instructions.

Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · May 16

Same. I worry for bikers.

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · May 5

So excited to vote for @sarahforiowa.bsky.social!

Sarah Trone Garriott @sarahforiowa.bsky.social · May 5

I’m running for Congress because Iowans deserve a Representative who will show up, stand up, and speak out! www.sarahforiowa.com

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I'm running for Congress!

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · May 1

More screenings are on the way! Want to host or attend one?

📩 Reach out to [email protected]
#IowasDirtySecret #IowaFaithClimate #CleanUpMidAm

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · May 1

Grateful to board members Rod Stevens and Heather for being there and joining the thoughtful panel conversation. These are the moments that build momentum for justice. 🙌

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · May 1

The film lays bare the health and environmental toll of coal in Iowa. It was moving to see our Earth Day Rally featured—including moments of Rev. Heather Wachendorf and me speaking. 💚🔥

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · May 1

Last night I attended the premiere of Iowa’s Dirty Secret: The True Cost of Burning Coal—a powerful documentary from the Clean Up MidAm Coalition, which @iowafaithclimate.bsky.socialhas proudly been part of from the start. 🌱

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · Apr 30

Finding joy.

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · Apr 25

🚨 #Iowa: the Governor’s Energy Bill undermines our values and our future.

🌾 150+ Iowans in 45 towns have already spoken up. Join us by using @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social's action alert to let your legislators know we need bold, just laws.

✉️ Speak up here: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy Earth Day!

Here's hoping my org is still a c3 by the end of the day... oh what a time to be alive.

(I'm concerned and just trying to not too much energy on this Trump climate EO to be released today.)

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Irene DeMaris @ird.bsky.social · Apr 21

Over 140 #Iowans in 43 different towns have taken action through @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social on opposing this bill!

If you live in #Iowa, identify as a person of faith, and haven't taken action yet, please join us in adding your voice.

#CalledToClimateAction

Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Apr 18

🚨 We’ve seen the amendments to the #Iowa Governor’s Energy Bill—and they’re still not good enough. As people of diverse faith and spirituality, we’re called to speak up for justice. This bill raises costs for #Iowans while protecting utility profits. That’s not moral leadership.

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Action Alert: Stop the Governor's Energy Bill (HF834/SF585)

Iowa Faith & Climate Network is urging you to speak out now against the Governor's Energy Bill (HF 834 / SF 585). Please take action now.

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