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Emily Sanders @emdashsanders.bsky.social · 23h

A new study in @nature.com shows the world’s biggest oil and gas companies contribute less than 1.5% to renewable energy capacity — despite claiming for years to be leading the energy transition.

one law prof said it "could influence a jury" in climate lawsuits

www.exxonknews.org/p/study-oil-...

Study: Oil companies are not ‘part of the solution’

New research in the journal Nature reveals oil and gas companies own a “marginal” share of global renewable capacity, years after claiming they would lead the energy transition.

www.exxonknews.org

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 1d

But only if it passes and it signed by the Mayor! If it fails to pass or is veto’d, it’ll set it all back by at least a year or two to get a future version passed.

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 1d

Hi John! As I’ve explained a few times, the seasonal phase out begins in 2027, which is under two years.

Thanks!

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 1d

Hi John! The phase out begins with a seasonal phase out in 2027, which is less than 2 years away.

I’m sorry it’s not everything you wanted

I’m not going to spend time debating this any longer. But thank you for engaging!

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 1d

Hi John! Getting this passed and implemented is what I’m doing to best serve my community. What happens in PVD affects the state and vice versa.

I think bringing folks to the table is an important part of the process. We might just disagree on that.

I hope you have a great weekend!

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 1d

Hi John! I think you’re misinterpreting what I’m saying. PVD based businesses serve other parts of the state & vice versa. Most folks I talk with want the phase-out and aren’t looking to put folks out of business.

I think we just have a difference of opinion here!

I hope you have a great day.

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 1d

My phone has decided to start autocorrecting the word ‘amazing’ to ‘snacking’, so if I strangely tell you that you are snacking - you’ve been forewarned.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

President Trump “is going after clean energy, and Americans will face higher bills as a result,” the editorial board writes.

Opinion | The Trump Bump on Your Energy Bills

The president is going after clean energy, and Americans will face higher bills as a result.

nyti.ms

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 1d

I know a lot of Ward 3’ers are following the Ward 2 race so wanted to share this!

Also big thanks to the candidates who gave me a shout out! I would look forward to working with more folks focused on how our neighbors traverse our amazing city safely!

Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.bsky.social · 1d

🗳️👟🚲🚌🚗We are excited to share the responses from all five candidates running in the PVD Ward 2 Special Election! We are grateful to each of them for taking time to send responses to let voters know where they stand on issues that matter to our community!

➡️Read the responses at pvdstreets.org/vote

Graphic with an image tinted bright orange of a bike lane under mature trees next to a walking trail. Photos of five people in circles are displayed under the main text:

Ward 2 Candidates Survey Learn where candidates stand on safe streets, public transit, parking reform and more!

Brito
Caldwell
Davidson
Levy
McDermott

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 1d

Hi John! That’s not information I have access to! We have landscapers based in PVD, based in other parts of RI & surrounding states who then operate all over the state!

Getting legislation actually passed & implemented often requires working many folks & meeting in the middle.

Thanks!!

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 2d

Sometimes when I’m out late for meetings or event, my husband texts me pictures of #CaptainRuggles snoozing so I don’t miss out.

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 2d

America is in crisis.

So it's a small relief that the rest of the world is actually getting remarkable stuff done with energy. We just passed a huge milestone globally!

Now back to work on America.
billmckibben.substack.com/p/something-...

Something extraordinary just happened

But of course there's a but. Or two.

billmckibben.substack.com

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 2d

Excited to participate in Walktober with AARP Rhode Island! Thank you for supporting walkability across our City & State for neighbors of all abilities & ages!

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 3d

I was in a coffee shop this morning waiting for a mtg & a group of high school students came in, fiercely debating who should run for student govt & what they would do if they win.

My Leslie Knope heart is full. And so inspired to work even harder so govt is something they continue to aspire to!

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Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.bsky.social · 4d

Join us TODAY for a vigil to remember Lucas García alongside his family and a community in mourning. 💔

Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.bsky.social · 5d

Lucas García was killed by a school bus driver on Oct. 2, 2025 while crossing the street in Providence. He was 38 years old and leaves behind a family and a community in mourning. Join us Tues. Oct. 7, 4:30pm as we remember Lucas with those who knew and loved him, whose worlds are now shattered.

What: Vigil to remember and honor Lucas Garcia with family and community members
When: Tuesday Oct. 7, 2025, 4:30pm
Where: Union Ave at Service Rd 1, Providence, RI (eastern side of the intersection)
Why: Lucas Garcia was killed by a school bus driver on the morning of Oct. 2, 2025 while crossing the street. He was 38 years old and leaves behind a family and a community in mourning. Join us as we remember Lucas with family and those who knew and loved Lucas whose worlds are now shattered, and call for meaningful change to prevent another tragedy like this from happening. Lucas is the second person to die at this corner in the last three years, following Violet Barracks, age 76, who was killed by a driver in May 2022.

Photo of Lucas García with dark hair and a thin mustache and beard wearing a blue and black striped polo shirt and smiling slightly.

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 3d

One week!

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Jessica David @jdinri.bsky.social · 4d

I love this! It makes me think of you, @sueanderbois.bsky.social.

BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 4d

I hard co-sign this one.

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Clean Water Action Rhode Island @cleanwaterri.bsky.social · 5d

Electoberfest is TONIGHT at the Guild in Pawtucket, 6-8pm. See everyone there!

Graphic for Electoberfest features photos of people having fun together

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 4d

@riaflcio.bsky.social sues Trump’s EPA over termination of $7B Solar for All program. “The Solar for All program is critical to meeting the mandates of the Act on Climate and could lead to hundreds of good-paying union jobs,” RI AFL-CIO President Pat Crowley said.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/06/m...

R.I. AFL-CIO sues Trump’s EPA over termination of $7 billion Solar for All program - The Boston Globe

“The Solar for All program is critical to meeting the mandates of the Act on Climate and could lead to hundreds of good-paying union jobs,” R.I. AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley said.

www.bostonglobe.com

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JenStewart4RI.bsky.social @jenstewart4ri.bsky.social · 5d

I hope you enjoyed your visit to Pawtucket, and the sweet victory for @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social ⚽️ ⚓️ 🌊 💛 💙

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Kate Schapira @kateschapira.bsky.social · 5d

Speak up with & for our neighbors tonight 10/6, 5:30pm, PVD City Hall! AMOR & ONA have put together this simple guide to testifying. Bring a friend so if you decide to speak, you'll look out & see a face you know docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 5d

We suggested to out of town guests that we check out the Providence Flea.

They were like ‘is that like the Big Blue Bug but in the City?!’

I ❤️ how many insect-based landmarks they assumed we had…

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 5d

Oh my gosh- I love this!! I’ll have to check out that map!!

Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 5d

You are just the absolute best

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 5d

I had no idea Edgar Allan Poe had a Providence connection! He met his fiancée in a rose garden on Benefit St (that’s still there - in Ward 3!)

Thank you to my Benefit St neighbors for inviting me to an author event & neighborhood gathering! I think this will be the perfect October book!

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