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350 Triangle @350triangle.bsky.social · 1d

“It’s clear that national political sentiment is making its way into this plan. I don’t know what else accounts for prolonging coal, because the economics are certainly not on its side.”
~Josh Brooks
www.canarymedia.com/articles/uti...

Duke Energy backs off renewables after North Carolina cuts climate…

The state repealed the utility’s 2030 emissions target in July. Duke’s response? A plan to slash solar and wind, double down on gas — and burn more coal.

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 1d

Greta--always a hero, and always eager to get the focus where it belongs
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Greta Thunberg On Her Detention: I'm "Not The Story" — It's Israel Violating International Humanitarian Law

“I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me. But that is not the story.”

www.teenvogue.com

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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 1d

Up. Up. And away!
North Pacific water temps the past 15 years, with September 2025 being the cherry on the top (right) of the chart. @zacklabe.com is going to need a bigger Y axis!

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David Pomerantz @davidpomerantz.bsky.social · 3d

A bill is sitting on @GavinNewsom’s desk that would lower Californians’ utility bills – all he has to do is sign it. But rumors are swirling that he plans to do the opposite - a move that could prove disastrous for California and for Newsom. A 🧵:

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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: The Trump admin has installed 100+ fossil fuel insiders and corporate lobbyists to roles across federal agencies.

These staffers are enacting a dirty energy agenda and destroying our public lands.

Our new report with Revolving Door Project breaks it all down ⬇️

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350 Triangle @350triangle.bsky.social · 4d

“MVP’s proposed extension of its pipeline into North Carolina — MVP Southgate — is now within half a mile of another dangerous proposed pipeline, Transco SSEP, and the burden on our communities will only be compounded. We deserve to be heard: FERC should extend the public comment period."

Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 4d

Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released an environmental assessment for the methane gas pipeline Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate, proposed for Virginia and North Carolina. #StopMVP
https://appvoices.org/2025/10/03/southgate-ferc-ea/

FERC releases Environmental Assessment of Southgate’s plans to alter pipeline

Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released an Environmental Assessment for the methane gas pipeline Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate, proposed for Virginia and North Carolina.

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350 Triangle @350triangle.bsky.social · 5d

Protect N.C. waterways from the SSEP pipeline!
#NoSSEP
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Protect N.C. waterways from the SSEP pipeline!

Williams Transco is seeking to build a 55-mile, high-pressure methane gas pipeline through Virginia and North Carolina. This project, called the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, would pose a vari...

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 28d

3️⃣ ways you can weigh in on William Transco's 55-mile pipeline called the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project:
✅ Attend the 9/29 comment party on 9/29
✅ ✍️ our petition telling NCDEQ #NOSSEP
✅ Submit a comment to NCDEQ
More info ⬇️ https://appvoices.org/actions/ssep-401-petition/

Tell NCDEQ: Reject the SSEP pipeline!

Williams Transco is seeking to build a 55-mile, high-pressure methane gas pipeline through Virginia and North Carolina. This project, called the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, would pose a variety of safety, health and economic risks and is part of a huge expansion of fossil fuels in N.C. Before developers are allowed to proceed with the…

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350.org @350.org · 7d

Whilst on the Global Samud Flotilla, Greta Thunberg clapped back at Trump 👉 "The statements that some of the world's most powerful people are making are nothing less than out of a parody."

The climate crisis is real & it's here — for a world where we can all thrive, we need concrete actions now!

Greta Thunberg fires back at Donald Trump’s climate change claims

Greta Thunberg fired back at Donald Trump after the US president decried climate change as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world” in his address to the United Nations General Assembly th...

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350 Europe @350europe.bsky.social · 8d

As #COP30 comes closer, we look at what's really happening in the host land.

The Amazon Rainforest is the face of a maddening contradiction.

Leaders of countries like 🇧🇷 present themselves to the public as climate heroes even as they strike new deals with oil companies.

Long Read: What is Really Happening in the Amazon Forest?

The Amazon is burning while oil giants expand. Discover the hidden truth about deforestation, wildfires, and Brazil’s energy transition.

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350.org @350.org · 7d

On September 28, tens of thousands of people in Muğla gathered for ‘We Won't Give Up Our Land’, a rally protesting a new bill that will open up olive groves, forests, & pastures to mining. 🌿

Villagers who protect their land, including those from İkizköy, joined forces to #DrawTheLine against it!

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Oil Change International @oilchange.bsky.social · 8d

While the CETP has driven a historic reduction in fossil financing, progress on clean energy finance is far slower. Less than 1/5 of the funds shifted from fossil fuels were redirected to clean energy, and the clean energy finance isn’t reaching countries who need it most.

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Oil Change International @oilchange.bsky.social · 8d

NEW: Our new research shows public finance for fossil fuels from @CETP_Sec countries has dropped 78% in 2024 compared to 2019-21 - a drop of $11.3–16.3 billion/yr!

This shows that CETP is working - an example of international action to tackle fossil finance!

Read ➡️ oilchange.org/publications...

Holding course, missing speed - Oil Change International

This report finds that CETP members cut fossil fuel finance by up to 78% but need to rapidly scale up finance for renewables.

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Antonia Juhasz @antoniajuhasz.bsky.social · 9d

Trump has set his sights on #Alaska as a test case for his disastrous “National Energy Dominance” agenda.

For @rollingstone.com, I went to Alaska and met people organizing to resist Trump’s plans.

“No one is throwing up their hands and saying 'he’s won.'”

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Floodlight @floodlightnews.org · 7d

This is Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles, a community lost to rising seas. Three years after residents left as part of America's first federally-funded climate relocation, they say the promised new homes have fallen short.

Read more in our latest investigation:

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Amy Westervelt @amywestervelt.bsky.social · 21d

If you're a @drilledmedia.bsky.social listener you know I think social scientists are key sources if we want to understand why governments haven't acted on climate. So imagine my nerd delight to get my hands on an incredible new batch of research on climate obstruction. drilled.media/podcasts/dri...

Welcome to the World of Obstruction

Investigating the obstacles to action on climate change.

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Karen Bearden @chickadeenc.bsky.social · 9d

“It’s not only helping families recovering from Hurricane Helene, but also helping these families not be burdened by rising energy costs.” @ncjustice.bsky.social's Claire Williamson

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North Carolina funds repairs so Helene-hit homes can get energy…

Hurricane Helene struck a year ago, leaving many houses too damaged to access free retrofits that cut families’ energy bills. The state aims to help.

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Oil Change International @oilchange.bsky.social · 16d

🚨New research🚨Rich countries can unlock $6.6 trillion for climate action by ending fossil fuels handouts, making polluters pay, defunding wars, taxing the super rich. There’s no shortage of $$ for action. It’s just in the wrong hands.
#FixtheFinance

➡️ Read more: oilchange.org/we-can-pay-for-it/

We Can Pay For It - Oil Change International

We Can Pay for It factsheet shows rich counties can unlock $6.6 trillion for climate action

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Drew Hudson @wealsoherdcats.com · 13d

Just a quick little recap of some actions so far at New York City's #ClimateWeek 2025: www.198methods.org/2025/09/24/t...

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 13d

Big oil company increases its predicted demand for its oil and gas

#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

BP predicts higher oil and gas demand, suggesting world will not hit 2050 net zero target

Conflict in Ukraine and Middle East as well as trade tariffs are making states focus on energy security

www.theguardian.com

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Drew Hudson @wealsoherdcats.com · 12d

#Billionaires aren't paying their fair share. Working people pay out of every check, but the rich get a pass on stocks, property, & more. Tell Congress to #TaxtheRich & pass @wyden.senate.gov @beyer.house.gov & @repcohen.bsky.social's Billionaires Income Tax! www.198methods.org/2025/09/25/t...

Tax the billionaires meme shows Trump and Musk wearing crowns in front of a drawing of the US Capitol

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350 Triangle @350triangle.bsky.social · 12d

Join us Monday! NCDEQ must reject SSEP's water quality permit!

#NoSSEP

Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 12d

Join our comment party with partners on Monday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project and how you can write a strong and effective comment to tell @NCDEQ to reject SSEP's water quality permit. #NoSSEP Register ⬇️
https://loom.ly/1MyBAxo

Sept. 29: No SSEP Comment Party

Join advocates to learn how to speak out against the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project pipeline in North Carolina. Williams Transco wants to build a 55-mile, methane gas pipeline through Virginia and North Carolina. Transco is seeking a water quality permit from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Before the NCDEQ makes a decision,…

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350.org @350.org · 14d

We came to the streets strong, united and with a clear message: we need 2025 to be a turning point – for our climate, for clean energy, peace, and fairness! And we need our global leaders to show up for this task.

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350.org @350.org · 13d

"COP30’s credibility rests on how it confronts this ambition gap. Attempts to spin COP30 as a success without such a response seem hollow. If COP30 must respond to this ambition gap, a cover decision emerges as the most credible path forward."

Why COP30 needs a cover decision to succeed

Amid entrenched divisions in formal negotiations, a cover decision is the most credible way to confront the ambition gap head-on

www.climatechangenews.com

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Stand.earth @stand.earth · 13d

🚨 Six weeks before COP30, Brazil’s environmental agency has approved the final stage of licensing for Petrobras to drill at the Mouth of the Amazon. 🧵

Brazil environmental agency approves Petrobras emergency drill results in Foz do Amazonas

Petrobras has passed an emergency response test required by environmental regulators in the Foz do Amazonas basin on Wednesday, documents seen by Reuters showed, marking a victory for the state-run oil firm in its aim to drill in the environmentally sensitive region.

www.reuters.com

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