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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 22h

Check out @cityofcleveland.bsky.social ‘s interactive Climate Action Plan Dashboard! This program tracks the city’s journey to net-zero set by its Climate Action Plan. Data like this is essential for cities to reach their goals. Way to go, Cleveland and mayor @justinmbibb.bsky.social 💪

#cities

Sustainable Cleveland @sustainablecle.bsky.social · Aug 14

The @cityofcleveland.bsky.social eland, in partnership with ICLEI USA ClearPath 2.0 is excited to launch the new interactive Climate Action Plan Dashboard! 🏙️🌍Track emissions & 160+ actions

🔗 Explore: clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/of...

▶️ Tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec20...

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 22h

This is awesome! When food scraps enter our landfills, they produce methane--a potent greenhouse gas. Composting is a great way to prevent these emissions! Way to go @cityofcleveland.bsky.social and mayor @justinmbibb.bsky.social 🌱
#compost #climatepolicy #cities #sustainability #Cleveland

Sustainable Cleveland @sustainablecle.bsky.social · 16d

The @cityofcleveland.bsky.social's Food Scrap Composting Program is Growing! 🌱 The newest drop-off site is now open in partnership with Rust Belt Riders.

✅Paid Enrollment $12/month: www.rustbeltriders.com/dropoff
✅SNAP Enrollment: accounts.rustbeltriders.com/forms/SNAP-s...

#SustainableCLE

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 23h

We are proud to announce that we have endorsed @triciaforfoco.bsky.social for Fort Collins Mayor! 💙💚

Tricia is a fierce climate activist and a current Fort Collins City Council Member.

Learn more about Tricia by visiting triciaforfoco.com 🌎

#colorado #fortcollins #local #election #RunOnClimate

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 1d

Even policies like this contribute to climate policy! Minneapolis councilors, including LCPN councilor @katiecashman.bsky.social , are piloting a speed camera program to slow down drivers. Lower speeds reduce emissions and increase safety! 🚗 #cities #climatepolicy

Minneapolis speed cameras set to go live on Wednesday

Traffic safety cameras at five Minneapolis intersections will go live on Wednesday as part of a pilot program.

www.cbsnews.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 1d

LCPN member and Cambridge city councilor Patty Nolan is scheduled to chair a Health and Environment Committee meeting to discuss expanding renewable energy productions! This is the type of local climate leadership we like to see! 💪🔌 #cities #climatepolicy #cambridge #RunOnClimate #renewables

Councillor Patty Nolan, chair of Health and Environment Committee calls a special meeting on energy capacity planning. – Harvard Square

www.harvardsquare.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 1d

This is exactly why we need local level investment in sustainable transport like e-bikes! E-bikes reduce emissions and improve public health. Lower speed limits, protected bike lanes, and ride share programs all support e-bikes. Local policies can transform our future! 🚲 #climatepolicy #biking

E-bikes could cut carbon, congestion, and costs — if cities take them seriously

E-bike sales are booming, providing a clean form of transportation that also improves public health. Yet cities remain committed to cars.

grist.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 1d

One of the largest ports in the Midwest - Port of Cleveland - is working to decarbonize! They are installing rooftop solar panels, battery storage, and charging ports for cargo-handling equipment. Most ports in the US rely on fossil fuels; change like this is essential! ☀️🔌 #climatepolicy #cities

Major Midwest port begins electrifying operations to reduce emissions

The Port of Cleveland is adding charging ports, batteries, and solar to its main warehouse — work funded by a federal program that has so far survived…

www.canarymedia.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 2d

🌎 Join Run on Climate TODAY for San Diego Climate Week! 🌱

📅 When: Oct 8th, 2 p.m. PT

💻 Where: Zoom

Take part and learn how to drive stronger local climate policy in your community!

✨ Register now! luma.com/ybir9f05

#SanDiegoClimateWeek #SanDiegoEvents #ClimateAction #LocalPolicy #RunOnClimate

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Climate Mayors @climatemayors.bsky.social · 7d

From leading #ClimateMayors to co-chairing @americaisallin.com, Mayor Bibb is driving real change in Cleveland. His city’s new draft Climate Action Plan sets ambitious goals for net zero emissions and community resilience 🌱

Read more: thelandcle.org/stories/nort...

Northeast Ohio Climate Action Plan open for comment – The Land

Northeast Ohio leaders are trying to reduce climate pollution (greenhouse gas emissions) to net zero by 2050. They’re working on a plan to achieve this goal in the next 25 years.

thelandcle.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 3d

🌍✨ The Earth gives - now it’s our turn.

This #EarthGivesDay, support Run On Climate as we empower local leaders to drive bold, grassroots climate action. 💚

🔗 www.earthgives.org/organization... @earthgives.bsky.social

#RunOnClimate #EarthGivesDay #ClimateActionStartsLocal #GiveBackToEarth

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 3d

Run On Climate is proud to endorse @omarfatehmn.com for Minneapolis Mayor. 🤩

Omar is a leader on climate and a Minnesota Senator representing District 62.

Learn more about Omar by visiting fatehformayor.com 🌎

#MN #minneapolis #minnesota #twincities #local #election #RunOnClimate #climatechange

Omar Fateh for Minneapolis Mayor

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Climate Mayors @climatemayors.bsky.social · 4d

“We hope to be leaders in both reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also adaptation,” shared Phoenix @mayorgallego.bsky.social about how local leaders are stepping up as federal climate action wanes.

Read the full article from @newsweek.com:
www.newsweek.com/climate-week...

Climate Week NYC powers on Despite unfriendly political headwinds in US

Climate Week NYC's 2025 theme is "Power One," reflecting a determination to pursue climate action despite the Trump administration's opposition.

www.newsweek.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 4d

Love to see leadership like this! Big shoutout to LCPN member @katiecashman.bsky.social for leading the way on local-level climate action. 💪 #cities #climatepolicy #sustainability #RunOnClimate #adaptation #Minneapolis

Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 11d

Care about the climate resiliency of our city? Join us to talk to our communities about importance of electing leaders that center just policy and action for our climate future. Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/katieforcoun...

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 6d

LCPN member Patty Nolan recently introduced an order to pedestrianize one of Cambridge’s streets, and now it’s happening! This update promotes pedestrian transport and shifts away from car reliance. Way to go! 🚶 #cities #climate #transport #Cambridge

Council Greenlights Lower Bow Street Pedestrianization | News | The Harvard Crimson

The City of Cambridge is planning to pedestrianize a section of Lower Bow St. in Harvard Square, prohibiting vehicle access from the stretch between Plympton St. and Dewolfe St.

www.thecrimson.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 6d

NYC’s microclimate can change how much energy your building needs. In one study, Central Park reduced adjacent building electricity use by 5–10%. 🌿📉 Local shading, wind channels, and pavement all matter.

#microclimate #energy #sustainability

Invisible Walls: Exploration of Microclimate Effects on Building Energy Consumption in New York City

The reduction of greenhouse gases from buildings forms the cornerstone of policy to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, the automation of urban scale building energy modeling systems…

arxiv.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 6d

We are excited to announce that we have endorsed another candidate from Minnesota, Katie Cashman (@ward7.minneapolismn.gov)for Minneapolis City Council Ward 7! 💙💚

Learn more about Katie by visiting katieforcouncil.org 🌎

#MN #minneapolis #minnesota #twincities #local #election #RunOnClimate

Katie Cashman for Council

katieforcouncil.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 6d

“Bike the Ridge” in Evanston, IL: Ridge Ave was transformed into a car-free zone to support sustainable travel! Thank you to LCPN members @danielbiss.bsky.social & Jonathan Nieuwsma. Check out @evanstoneta.bsky.social for more!

🚲 #cities

'Bike the Ridge' returns for day of car-free cycling fun on Sept. 28 - Evanston RoundTable

Community members of all ages are invited to join in Sunday, Sept. 28, for the return of the city's annual event, "Bike the Ridge," featuring cycling,

evanstonroundtable.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 7d

New modeling frameworks are now enabling cities to build bottom-up emissions scenarios (by neighborhood, technology adoption, zoning, and energy use) rather than top-down estimates.

This is how smart cities will plan carbon cuts. 🏙️🔧

#emissions #smartcities #climatetech
arxiv.org/abs/2202.07458

IMPACT: Integrated Bottom-Up Greenhouse Gas Emission Pathways for Cities

Increasing urbanization puts pressure on cities to prioritize sustainable growth and avoid carbon lock-in. Available modeling frameworks fall acutely of guiding such pivotal decision-making at the loc...

arxiv.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 7d

Though federal climate policy is slow, cities are stepping in. Local governments adopting green building codes, transit initiatives, and more are having a measurable impact. 📊🌍

Would your city’s policy survive a 2050 stress test?

#climatepolicy #localgovernment
journals.plos.org/climate/arti...

Evaluating local climate policy: Municipal action plans through the lens of resilience and environmental justice

In the US, local governments are increasingly crucial in driving climate action. Drawing upon previous scholarly work, this study assesses nine local climate action plans in the state of Michigan. It ...

journals.plos.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 8d

We are proud to announce that we have endorsed @sorenwithward8.bsky.social for Minneapolis City Council!

Soren is a dedicated advocate for local climate action and a board member of @ourstreetsmn.org.

Learn more about Soren by visiting sorenstevenson.org 🌎

#minneapolis #twincities #RunOnClimate

Soren With Ward 8

Hello! My name is Soren Stevenson and I am running for Minneapolis City Council here in Ward 8. I hope to earn your support! Click on the website to learn more about who I am and why I'm running!

sorenstevenson.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 8d

Cities are literally getting cooler—$1B is being funneled into urban tree planting across the US to mitigate heat islands and improve health in underserved areas. 🌳🔥 Imagine microclimates you can feel in your daily commute.

#climate #urban #policy

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat,…

apnews.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 8d

Seattle now requires all big buildings (>20,000 ft²) to hit net-zero emissions by 2050. They expect a 10% citywide emissions drop just from this. Could your city do the same? 🏙️🔋

#seattle #climatepolicy #netzero

Seattle requires big buildings to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

Only nine cities and counties nationwide have adopted similar rules.

www.axios.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 8d

Glades County School District has an electric bus fleet, which, in addition to reducing pollution and emissions, also acts as a portable battery! The batteries in these buses can be used to power buildings like hospitals during power outages. Amazing work! 🔌 #climatepolicy #cities #adaptation

Preparing for Emergencies with Electric School Buses

YouTube video by Highland Electric Fleets

www.youtube.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 8d

Solar energy ☀️ for buildings that require large amounts of power (like schools) are vital to making incremental changes in the climate and decreasing fossil fuel usage!

#solarenergy #power #sustainability #RunOnClimate #climatepolicy #cities #Minnesota #adaptation

Climate Cabinet Action @climatecabinet.org · 15d

Thanks to a state program, a Minnesota school district will save $1 million over 40 years by installing solar on four buildings. Clean energy and state leadership pays off for schools, students, and families.

Solar shines at Willmar Public Schools thanks to Minnesota program

Solar panels were installed at several Willmar School District locations over the summer. The panels are expected to lead to more than $1 million in savings over the course of 40 years.

www.duluthnewstribune.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 9d

Check out this innovative climate solution in Princeton, NJ! The city will soon plant a microforest - a compact urban woodland. This fast-growing, cheap project will pull CO2 out of the air, soak up stormwater and mitigate urban heat! Shoutout to our LCPN member Councilor David Cohen 🌱 #cities

Plans Bloom for a Microforest in Princeton as New Jersey Residents Tackle Rising Heat - Inside Climate News

A trend in carefully planned super-charged plant growth is gaining interest in the United States as cities and towns battle rising temperatures and climate change.

insideclimatenews.org

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