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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 1d

83% of global energy demand growth was met by solar, too. This is why we celebrated Sun Day in September - to show that renewables are leading the way and leaving those who want to stop it, behind. ☀️

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 1d

According to @ember-energy.org, in the first half of 2025, coal’s global electricity generation share fell to 33.1%, the lowest on record. 🏭 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 1d

🎉 A big win for clean energy this week! In the first half of 2025, we officially used more renewable electricity than coal for the first time on record 🙌 Solar power generation increased by a huge 31%, helping us to break the record and see coal drop to its lowest share. 🧵

We’ve Officially Generated More Power From Renewable Energy Than Coal In 2025

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 10d

It's been just over a week since our huge day of action for solar energy and we aren't stopping there. Want to know what comes next? Join us TOMORROW at 8pm ET for a webinar on how we can keep building momentum ☀️✊ Register here: bit.ly/3Kjr3Go

Join the call: what comes next? Tuesday, September 30th - 8pm ET

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 13d

The power of clean energy hit the news across the U.S. last weekend as 500 events kicked off to celebrate Sun Day 🗞☀️ Thank you to local organizers for sharing the story of Sun Day and showing the HUGE support for solar and wind that continues to grow despite the challenges we face.

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 14d

Want to know what's next for Sun Day? 🌞 Hundreds of communities showed that the clean energy movement is powerful and ready to do more. Join our call on 9/30 at 8pm ET to learn how we can make solar, wind, and batteries accessible for everyone. ➡️ Register at bit.ly/3Kjr3Go

Join the call: What comes next? Join a webinar to celebrate the success of Sun Day 2025 and learn about ways you can plug into the movement for clean energy!

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 15d

But it doesn’t stop there. The big day of clean energy actions may be over but our movement has just begun. Stay tuned on how to support Sun Day into the future ☀️

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 15d

Organizers across the country demonstrated the ways that solar and wind are transforming our lives for the better and some of their stories were shared by @nytimes.com last week 🤩

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 15d

Marches 🪧 Solar farm tours ☀️ The launch of electric school buses 🚌 Dance performances 💃 and hundreds of other creative ways to shine a light on the power of clean energy solutions.

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 15d

Last weekend, we proved that a movement for clean energy is possible and already here 🙌 Sun Day was an opportunity for people to come together to champion clean energy solutions and demand progress. 500 events included... 🧵👇

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 16d

As part of the hundreds of Sun Day events across the U.S. this weekend, people were welcomed onto solar farms to learn more about what powering our homes and cities with the sun really looks like ⚡️ Here are some of the tours in Vermont, New Jersey & California 📷

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 17d

Are you in New York for Climate Week? You can watch Sun Day's documentary, The Light Won't Dim, at the @wedonthavetime.bsky.social Climate Hub tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd at 12:15pm 🎬💡 www.wedonthavetime.org/events/clima... (OR watch it at home on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDK-...)

The Climate Hub at Climate Week NYC 2025 – Sep 20, 2025–Sep 29, 2025

Welcome to our digital hub for Climate Week NYC. September 20–29, 2025

www.wedonthavetime.org

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 17d

🌅 Sun Day in Muskegon, #Michigan cast rays of hope on a solar-powered future with a beautiful event at the beach with solar education, EV demos & activities for all the family ⚡️ Thank you to @thirdactorg.bsky.social @sierraclub.org @indynextgen.bsky.social & WMEAC for making Sun Day even brighter ☀️

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 17d

🌅 In hundreds of parks, churches, homes, and city streets across America, thousands of regular people came together to make energy more affordable, cleaner, and safer for the next generation. ☀️

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 17d

Yesterday thousands of people organized the BIGGEST day of action to celebrate clean energy in generations. 🙌 THANK YOU for making Sun Day 2025 a huge success! ☀️ Here are some incredible pictures from across the country 📸🧵

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 18d

This is the kind of celebration that moves communities. Let’s go make it real. 🏘️✨

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 18d

Happy indeed! The future looks bright ☀️

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 18d

☀️💥 HAPPENING NOW! 🚨 500 events across almost all 50 U.S. states and beyond kick-off for Sun Day - a HUGE day of action happening TODAY in support of clean energy. 📸 Photos from MA, VA, NY, & NC

⏰ There is still time to show up for Sun Day - find a local event at sunday.earth/events

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 18d

Such great timing! These are the kinds of bills everyone should receive ☀️

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 18d

🌅 The sun has risen on a HUGE day of action to celebrate #solar. There's still time to be a part of it! Find the celebration nearest you here: sunday.earth/events

Sun Day

Together, we will change the future of climate change. Join the largest movement for climate action.

sunday.earth

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 18d

Have you watched The Light Won’t Dim yet? A great opportunity to watch from home ☀️ youtu.be/IDK-3RC5SgY?...

The Light Won't Dim | Solar Power & Clean Energy Documentary

YouTube video by Fossil Free Media

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 18d

Beautiful ☀️ Thank you for showing up for a solar-powered future!

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 18d

☀️ Sun Day has begun across almost all 50 states of the U.S. and it's already looking bright 👉 Read all about how people are taking action by @nytimes.com before finding a Sun Day event happening near YOU today: sunday.earth

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/c...

Here Comes the Sun Day

www.nytimes.com

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 18d

If you're housebound today (or in South Dakota, where there's no event), join us for a virtual Sun Day extravaganza!
actionnetwork.org/events/think...

Think Global, Act Local! A Sun Day Climate Action Party

Sun Day is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. We’ll come together to showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can ...

actionnetwork.org

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 18d

Can't make it to an event?

♻️ Share our posts throughout Sun Day to spread the word
📱 Make a post about why you support clean energy with #SunDayOfAction
⏯️ Stream The Light Won't Dim for FREE on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDK-...

The Light Won't Dim | Solar Power & Clean Energy Documentary

YouTube video by Fossil Free Media

www.youtube.com

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