Angela Tovar
@angtovar.bsky.social
South Sider. Mother. Proud Chicana.
Chief Sustainability Officer for Chicago.
Environmental and Climate Justice for All.
She / Her / Hers
Chief Sustainability Officer for Chicago.
Environmental and Climate Justice for All.
She / Her / Hers
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Powering our airports, libraries, streetlights, and more with 100% renewable energy—thanks to the Double Black Diamond solar installation in Springfield. For Chicago, that means emissions cuts equal to taking 62,000 cars off the road each year. Clean energy. New jobs. #ClimateAction
April 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Powering our airports, libraries, streetlights, and more with 100% renewable energy—thanks to the Double Black Diamond solar installation in Springfield. For Chicago, that means emissions cuts equal to taking 62,000 cars off the road each year. Clean energy. New jobs. #ClimateAction
Looking for our next PM to lead our climate resiliency portfolio! See information below.
Looking to help advance climate action and environmental justice? Apply to be a DOE Project Manager! Read the full job description and submit your application by March 31, 2025, at bit.ly/41vkW6R
#hiring #chicagojobs #greenjobs
#hiring #chicagojobs #greenjobs
March 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Looking for our next PM to lead our climate resiliency portfolio! See information below.
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The City of Chicago Department of Environment stands firmly against the EPA's proposed deregulatory actions. Click the attached image to read the full statement from DOE Commissioner Angela Tovar.
March 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The City of Chicago Department of Environment stands firmly against the EPA's proposed deregulatory actions. Click the attached image to read the full statement from DOE Commissioner Angela Tovar.
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I will be meeting with our @chicagodoe.bsky.social to assess how we can fight back so that the health of all Chicagoans is protected.
March 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I will be meeting with our @chicagodoe.bsky.social to assess how we can fight back so that the health of all Chicagoans is protected.
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Yesterday, during City Council, we honored Cheryl Johnson and her late mother, Hazel Johnson, two Chicagoans at the forefront of the fight for environmental justice. All Chicagoans, no matter their income or their zip code, deserve clean air and clean water.
Hazel Johnson launched an environmental movement in Chicago that Trump is trying to end
Cheryl Johnson, who took charge of People for Community Recovery in 2010, just before her mother’s death, says MAGA can’t end a decadeslong fight that affects poor white communities as well as communi...
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March 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Yesterday, during City Council, we honored Cheryl Johnson and her late mother, Hazel Johnson, two Chicagoans at the forefront of the fight for environmental justice. All Chicagoans, no matter their income or their zip code, deserve clean air and clean water.
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The environmental justice movement was born in Chicago decades ago to fight back against toxic pollution in Black and brown neighborhoods on the South and West Sides. These cuts are an attack on our communities and we will be pursuing all options available to us to fight back.
Trump slashes environmental programs in Chicago that protect poor communities
The Environmental Protection Agency is closing offices across the country as part of a wider rollback of pollution protections.
chicago.suntimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The environmental justice movement was born in Chicago decades ago to fight back against toxic pollution in Black and brown neighborhoods on the South and West Sides. These cuts are an attack on our communities and we will be pursuing all options available to us to fight back.
Proud Chicagoan today and always! Thank you for upholding our values @mayorofchicago.bsky.social 💪🏽
Established by a Black Haitian man and a Potawatomi woman, Chicago is and always has been a proud city of immigrants.
March 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Proud Chicagoan today and always! Thank you for upholding our values @mayorofchicago.bsky.social 💪🏽
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury holds a sign reading "This Is Not Normal" before another member rips it out of her hand.
March 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Rep. Melanie Stansbury holds a sign reading "This Is Not Normal" before another member rips it out of her hand.
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Willette’s incredible story has inspired so many, including MK and me.
They’ve consistently stood up for compassion and reason in our work with the formerly incarcerated, and I’m very proud to stand with them to deliver on that work.
They’ve consistently stood up for compassion and reason in our work with the formerly incarcerated, and I’m very proud to stand with them to deliver on that work.
How Illinois' first lady and Willette Benford are giving second chances to women leaving prison
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, is working with Illinois first lady M.K. Pritzker to help those exiting the criminal justice system.
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March 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Willette’s incredible story has inspired so many, including MK and me.
They’ve consistently stood up for compassion and reason in our work with the formerly incarcerated, and I’m very proud to stand with them to deliver on that work.
They’ve consistently stood up for compassion and reason in our work with the formerly incarcerated, and I’m very proud to stand with them to deliver on that work.
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Cities worldwide are seeing the effects of climate change, and a Great Lakes region organization is working with local leaders to protect the ecosystem.
Melton joins mayors commission for green development
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton has joined the organization’s Mayors Commission on Economic Transformation, which helps create a clean economic corridor in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region.
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March 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Cities worldwide are seeing the effects of climate change, and a Great Lakes region organization is working with local leaders to protect the ecosystem.
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Top Illinois Democrats on Friday lambasted President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for their Oval Office ambush of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling the president a “national disgrace” and “an embarrassment.”
Illinois Dems call Donald Trump's Oval Office blowup with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy a 'national disgrace'
Gov. JB Pritzker joined Democratic governors in pledging their support for Ukraine after the dramatic White House ambush of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill.,…
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March 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Top Illinois Democrats on Friday lambasted President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for their Oval Office ambush of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling the president a “national disgrace” and “an embarrassment.”
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Cheryl Johnson, Executive Director of People for Community Recovery, shares how this project will connect Altgeld Gardens to new opportunities, building on her mother Hazel Johnson’s legacy of environmental justice and community resilience.
February 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Cheryl Johnson, Executive Director of People for Community Recovery, shares how this project will connect Altgeld Gardens to new opportunities, building on her mother Hazel Johnson’s legacy of environmental justice and community resilience.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Chicago!🌹
Whether you're celebrating with someone special or embracing the day on your own, may it be filled with warmth, love, and moments of joy. #ChicagoValentine
Whether you're celebrating with someone special or embracing the day on your own, may it be filled with warmth, love, and moments of joy. #ChicagoValentine
February 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day, Chicago!🌹
Whether you're celebrating with someone special or embracing the day on your own, may it be filled with warmth, love, and moments of joy. #ChicagoValentine
Whether you're celebrating with someone special or embracing the day on your own, may it be filled with warmth, love, and moments of joy. #ChicagoValentine
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We're thrilled to join @govpritzker.illinois.gov & HIRE360 in welcoming @aspenideas.bsky.social to Chicago this year. Chicago's unwavering commitment to climate action makes us the ideal destination to convene advocates, thinkers, & leaders from around the world. chicago.suntimes.com/environment/...
chicago.suntimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We're thrilled to join @govpritzker.illinois.gov & HIRE360 in welcoming @aspenideas.bsky.social to Chicago this year. Chicago's unwavering commitment to climate action makes us the ideal destination to convene advocates, thinkers, & leaders from around the world. chicago.suntimes.com/environment/...
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As a proud @climatemayors.bsky.social member, I'm committed to ensuring both economic and environmental prosperity for Chicago. That's why I've joined over 130 mayors and local officials from 39 states in urging Congress to protect clean energy tax credits and continue our progress. 🏙️🌿
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February 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As a proud @climatemayors.bsky.social member, I'm committed to ensuring both economic and environmental prosperity for Chicago. That's why I've joined over 130 mayors and local officials from 39 states in urging Congress to protect clean energy tax credits and continue our progress. 🏙️🌿
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New RFP alert! DOE seeks a contractor to manage Chicago's energy benchmarking program. By tracking large buildings' energy use, you'll help increase transparency and provide building managers with the info needed to make energy-efficient changes. Details: www.chicago.gov/city/en/prog...
February 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New RFP alert! DOE seeks a contractor to manage Chicago's energy benchmarking program. By tracking large buildings' energy use, you'll help increase transparency and provide building managers with the info needed to make energy-efficient changes. Details: www.chicago.gov/city/en/prog...
[email protected] works equitably to advance the climate and environmental justice priorities of the City of Chicago and we are looking for the next member of our growing team. #climatejobs
📣 We're Hiring! 📣 Help drive forward Chicago's environmental and energy policy as part of DOE's growing team. Visit bit.ly/3Q5raVA to read the full Policy Analyst job description and learn how to apply! #hiring #chicagojobs #greenjobs
February 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
[email protected] works equitably to advance the climate and environmental justice priorities of the City of Chicago and we are looking for the next member of our growing team. #climatejobs