Andrew Overton
@aroverton.bsky.social
climate + national security comms.
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On the 10th anniversary of the most consequential climate agreement of our lifetimes, our co-chairs re-affirm their commitment to fulfilling the promise, opportunities, and economic growth of the Paris Agreement.
December 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
On the 10th anniversary of the most consequential climate agreement of our lifetimes, our co-chairs re-affirm their commitment to fulfilling the promise, opportunities, and economic growth of the Paris Agreement.
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California is a global climate powerhouse.
At #COP30 today, I met with leaders from around the world to double down on our work to confront the climate crisis, create good-paying jobs, and help protect Californians from natural disasters exacerbated by climate change.
At #COP30 today, I met with leaders from around the world to double down on our work to confront the climate crisis, create good-paying jobs, and help protect Californians from natural disasters exacerbated by climate change.
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
California is a global climate powerhouse.
At #COP30 today, I met with leaders from around the world to double down on our work to confront the climate crisis, create good-paying jobs, and help protect Californians from natural disasters exacerbated by climate change.
At #COP30 today, I met with leaders from around the world to double down on our work to confront the climate crisis, create good-paying jobs, and help protect Californians from natural disasters exacerbated by climate change.
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Our Co-Chair @gavinnewsom.bsky.social is highlighting how local action on climate in the U.S. remains strong, even amid federal uncertainty. Hear his inspiring chat with @outrageoptimism.bsky.social, live from #COP30 🎧:
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November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our Co-Chair @gavinnewsom.bsky.social is highlighting how local action on climate in the U.S. remains strong, even amid federal uncertainty. Hear his inspiring chat with @outrageoptimism.bsky.social, live from #COP30 🎧:
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Americans are still showing up in force at #COP30 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Over 100 US leaders to attend Cop30 climate summit as Trump stays away
Dozens of US state and local leaders will be at talks in Brazil with president’s team expected to send no representatives
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Americans are still showing up in force at #COP30 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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At #COP30, 14,000+ local leaders are standing united to meet the climate moment. From new jobs to cleaner air, local action is delivering results. We’re ready to work with international partners to turn ambition into action.
Read our Outcome Statement:
bloomberg.org/cop30-local-...
Read our Outcome Statement:
bloomberg.org/cop30-local-...
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
At #COP30, 14,000+ local leaders are standing united to meet the climate moment. From new jobs to cleaner air, local action is delivering results. We’re ready to work with international partners to turn ambition into action.
Read our Outcome Statement:
bloomberg.org/cop30-local-...
Read our Outcome Statement:
bloomberg.org/cop30-local-...
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U.S. mayors, governors, & businesses are driving bold action to reduce emissions, build resilience, and make energy more affordable. Tune in to America Is All In Solutions Exchange to see how local leaders are delivering at #COP30.
Livestream: youtube.com/live/uDu2_0X...
Livestream: youtube.com/live/uDu2_0X...
America Is All In Solutions Exchange
YouTube video by Bloomberg Philanthropies
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November 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
U.S. mayors, governors, & businesses are driving bold action to reduce emissions, build resilience, and make energy more affordable. Tune in to America Is All In Solutions Exchange to see how local leaders are delivering at #COP30.
Livestream: youtube.com/live/uDu2_0X...
Livestream: youtube.com/live/uDu2_0X...
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At #COP30, our delegation of 100+ will highlight how local climate action drives innovation, lowers costs, and creates good jobs.
Proud to stand with @govevers.wisconsin.gov, @govmlg.bsky.social, Gina McCarthy, and @mayorgallego.bsky.social in Brazil!
www.americaisallin.com/Brazil
Proud to stand with @govevers.wisconsin.gov, @govmlg.bsky.social, Gina McCarthy, and @mayorgallego.bsky.social in Brazil!
www.americaisallin.com/Brazil
October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
At #COP30, our delegation of 100+ will highlight how local climate action drives innovation, lowers costs, and creates good jobs.
Proud to stand with @govevers.wisconsin.gov, @govmlg.bsky.social, Gina McCarthy, and @mayorgallego.bsky.social in Brazil!
www.americaisallin.com/Brazil
Proud to stand with @govevers.wisconsin.gov, @govmlg.bsky.social, Gina McCarthy, and @mayorgallego.bsky.social in Brazil!
www.americaisallin.com/Brazil
"Trump continues to embarrass the U.S. on the global stage and undermine the interests of Americans at home." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/c...
Trump to World: Green Energy Is a Scam and Climate Science Is From ‘Stupid People’
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"Trump continues to embarrass the U.S. on the global stage and undermine the interests of Americans at home." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/c...
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Climate Week NYC will demonstrate the gulf between Trump and much of the rest of the world when it comes to #climate action.
"We're not going to abide by a federal government that doesn't want to listen to the science," Gina McCarthy of @americaisallin.com said.
www.newsweek.com/climate-week...
"We're not going to abide by a federal government that doesn't want to listen to the science," Gina McCarthy of @americaisallin.com said.
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
September 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Climate Week NYC will demonstrate the gulf between Trump and much of the rest of the world when it comes to #climate action.
"We're not going to abide by a federal government that doesn't want to listen to the science," Gina McCarthy of @americaisallin.com said.
www.newsweek.com/climate-week...
"We're not going to abide by a federal government that doesn't want to listen to the science," Gina McCarthy of @americaisallin.com said.
www.newsweek.com/climate-week...
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The #EPA was created to protect our health and environment.
Yet, their current leadership is planning to repeal the Endangerment Finding, which legally recognizes greenhouse gases as a threat to public health.
🎥Submit public comments by September 15: www.americaisallin.com/endangerment...
Yet, their current leadership is planning to repeal the Endangerment Finding, which legally recognizes greenhouse gases as a threat to public health.
🎥Submit public comments by September 15: www.americaisallin.com/endangerment...
August 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The #EPA was created to protect our health and environment.
Yet, their current leadership is planning to repeal the Endangerment Finding, which legally recognizes greenhouse gases as a threat to public health.
🎥Submit public comments by September 15: www.americaisallin.com/endangerment...
Yet, their current leadership is planning to repeal the Endangerment Finding, which legally recognizes greenhouse gases as a threat to public health.
🎥Submit public comments by September 15: www.americaisallin.com/endangerment...
I’ve been thinking a lot about the absence of morality & compassion in our political discourse.
So when I was asked to give a sermon at my church, I spoke about how Jesus' mercy and compassion has shaped my world view, especially my care for creation. Read it here open.substack.com/pub/aroverto...
So when I was asked to give a sermon at my church, I spoke about how Jesus' mercy and compassion has shaped my world view, especially my care for creation. Read it here open.substack.com/pub/aroverto...
Reimagining Dominion
How I reimagined the Genesis creation story and was called to be a compassionate, merciful steward of creation.
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August 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I’ve been thinking a lot about the absence of morality & compassion in our political discourse.
So when I was asked to give a sermon at my church, I spoke about how Jesus' mercy and compassion has shaped my world view, especially my care for creation. Read it here open.substack.com/pub/aroverto...
So when I was asked to give a sermon at my church, I spoke about how Jesus' mercy and compassion has shaped my world view, especially my care for creation. Read it here open.substack.com/pub/aroverto...
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Our co-chairs @governor.ca.gov and @govevers.wisconsin.gov on passage of anti-climate megabill:
“We refuse to follow Congress off this cliff.”
➡️ More: usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
“We refuse to follow Congress off this cliff.”
➡️ More: usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
July 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Our co-chairs @governor.ca.gov and @govevers.wisconsin.gov on passage of anti-climate megabill:
“We refuse to follow Congress off this cliff.”
➡️ More: usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
“We refuse to follow Congress off this cliff.”
➡️ More: usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
Quite the split screen: As Donald Trump is sealing multi-billion dollar deals with a Saudi Arabian prince and oil magnate, his MAGA friends are slashing US domestic energy capacity and raising costs for Americans www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/c...
May 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Quite the split screen: As Donald Trump is sealing multi-billion dollar deals with a Saudi Arabian prince and oil magnate, his MAGA friends are slashing US domestic energy capacity and raising costs for Americans www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/c...
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The Trump administration has canceled funding for communities across the country to improve air & water quality, lower energy costs and protect against extreme weather, putting Americans’ health and safety at risk. Learn more ➡️ www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The Trump Administration’s Cancellation of Funding for Environmental Protections Endangers Americans’ Health While Draining Their Wallets
The Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate environmental protections and funds that reduce pollution in working-class communities threaten public health and increase costs for families.
www.americanprogress.org
April 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Trump administration has canceled funding for communities across the country to improve air & water quality, lower energy costs and protect against extreme weather, putting Americans’ health and safety at risk. Learn more ➡️ www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
Pretty remarkable admission from the US's closest intelligence partner: inews.co.uk/news/uk-spie...
March 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Pretty remarkable admission from the US's closest intelligence partner: inews.co.uk/news/uk-spie...
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Language used by individuals associated with the federal government who deported people without trial or due process to a concentration camp in El Salvador, defying a court order, has a specific resonance that, historically, has been used to change regime type.
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The evil at your door
The deportation action as regime change
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March 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Language used by individuals associated with the federal government who deported people without trial or due process to a concentration camp in El Salvador, defying a court order, has a specific resonance that, historically, has been used to change regime type.
snyder.substack.com/p/the-evil-a...
snyder.substack.com/p/the-evil-a...
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We didn't expect to be running satire written by the former head of the EPA, but this is Trump 2.0 and, well, here we are.
Make America Suck Again
It is hard to imagine with the eighty-two executive orders already issued by President Trump, that a man of his stature, extraordinary power, intel...
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March 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
We didn't expect to be running satire written by the former head of the EPA, but this is Trump 2.0 and, well, here we are.
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From his very first moments in office, Trump has stalled and gutted clean energy and attacked climate science.
Millions of people have already been hurt by these actions.
But we're not powerless. States are fighting back.
Here's how states are "Trump-proofing" climate progress 👇
Millions of people have already been hurt by these actions.
But we're not powerless. States are fighting back.
Here's how states are "Trump-proofing" climate progress 👇
How states are fighting back against Trump’s clean energy ban
This year, in legislatures and governors’ offices across the country, we have already seen champions announce ambitious new plans and seek to “Trump-proof” climate goals.
buff.ly
February 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
From his very first moments in office, Trump has stalled and gutted clean energy and attacked climate science.
Millions of people have already been hurt by these actions.
But we're not powerless. States are fighting back.
Here's how states are "Trump-proofing" climate progress 👇
Millions of people have already been hurt by these actions.
But we're not powerless. States are fighting back.
Here's how states are "Trump-proofing" climate progress 👇
UK Prime Minister Theresa May was the the very first foreign leader to visit the White House in President Trump's first term. I helped plan that visit.
As UK PM Keir Starmer heads to the White House for his high-stakes meeting with Trump, here are some things I'm watching:
As UK PM Keir Starmer heads to the White House for his high-stakes meeting with Trump, here are some things I'm watching:
February 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
UK Prime Minister Theresa May was the the very first foreign leader to visit the White House in President Trump's first term. I helped plan that visit.
As UK PM Keir Starmer heads to the White House for his high-stakes meeting with Trump, here are some things I'm watching:
As UK PM Keir Starmer heads to the White House for his high-stakes meeting with Trump, here are some things I'm watching:
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Together with former EPA administrators William K. Reilly and Christine Todd Whitman, #AmericaIsAllIn Managing Co-Chair Gina McCarthy addresses the critical role that the EPA plays in securing a healthier, safer, and more sustainable future for all Americans.
Read more via @nytopinion.nytimes.com ⬇️
Read more via @nytopinion.nytimes.com ⬇️
Opinion | Three Former E.P.A. Leaders: You’ll Miss It When It’s Gone
When the next environmental catastrophe arrives, who will be there to deal with the emergency and its aftermath?
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February 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Together with former EPA administrators William K. Reilly and Christine Todd Whitman, #AmericaIsAllIn Managing Co-Chair Gina McCarthy addresses the critical role that the EPA plays in securing a healthier, safer, and more sustainable future for all Americans.
Read more via @nytopinion.nytimes.com ⬇️
Read more via @nytopinion.nytimes.com ⬇️
The Trump administration’s chaotic spending cuts has pulled the rug out from farmers and small businesses across the country.
Today farmers impacted from MD, VA, and PA spoke to the press before a House Committee on Agriculture hearing.
Today farmers impacted from MD, VA, and PA spoke to the press before a House Committee on Agriculture hearing.
February 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The Trump administration’s chaotic spending cuts has pulled the rug out from farmers and small businesses across the country.
Today farmers impacted from MD, VA, and PA spoke to the press before a House Committee on Agriculture hearing.
Today farmers impacted from MD, VA, and PA spoke to the press before a House Committee on Agriculture hearing.
Over 130 mayors & local electeds representing millions of Americans wrote to Congress, urging them to preserve the Direct Pay tax credits that are saving Americans money, supporting energy independence, and creating healthier communities. 🌿🏙️
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February 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Over 130 mayors & local electeds representing millions of Americans wrote to Congress, urging them to preserve the Direct Pay tax credits that are saving Americans money, supporting energy independence, and creating healthier communities. 🌿🏙️
www.usmayors.org/wp-content/u...
www.usmayors.org/wp-content/u...
“These are real human beings…We have one woman in her 80s who lives alone, and if she does not get her roof fixed, well, we’re going to have a senior in her late 80s who is homeless.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/c...
Trump’s Halt on Climate Spending Freezes Jobs and Stalls Projects
The pause affects billions of dollars and is delaying home repairs, factory construction and other projects, many in states that voted Republican.
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“These are real human beings…We have one woman in her 80s who lives alone, and if she does not get her roof fixed, well, we’re going to have a senior in her late 80s who is homeless.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/c...
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I ran $100 billion in Infrastructure and IRA programs at EPA. We obligated over $70 billion onto signed awards and contracts to protect public health and the environment. All that funding is currently frozen. Here are the facts…
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January 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I ran $100 billion in Infrastructure and IRA programs at EPA. We obligated over $70 billion onto signed awards and contracts to protect public health and the environment. All that funding is currently frozen. Here are the facts…
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“Our states, cities, businesses, and local institutions stand ready to pick up the baton of US climate leadership and do all they can” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How US states are leading the climate fight – despite Trump’s rollbacks
Officials are making clean-energy moves in California, New York and beyond, and Republican states will be integral too
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“Our states, cities, businesses, and local institutions stand ready to pick up the baton of US climate leadership and do all they can” www.theguardian.com/environment/...