CCL Raritan Valley
@cclraritan.bsky.social
Raritan Valley, NJ chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, an international climate action organization. We are nonpartisan and support big-effective, large-scale solutions at all levels of government.
If your cropland can no longer grow crops due to water shortages, use it to produce solar energy instead. pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/01/02/c...
California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on land fallowed due to water shortages
A water district serving the western San Joaquin Valley has established a long-term blueprint for developing solar, storage and transmission on lands that “can no longer sustain irrigated agriculture....
pv-magazine-usa.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
If your cropland can no longer grow crops due to water shortages, use it to produce solar energy instead. pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/01/02/c...
Orsted has filed a lawsuit challenging the cancellation of its offshore wind lease. (The company has done this before. And won.) www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Orsted files lawsuit against US suspension of wind turbine leases
Danish offshore wind energy firm Orsted said Friday its US joint venture had filed a lawsuit challenging the suspension of the lease for its nearly-completed project off the coast of New England.The R...
www.yahoo.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Orsted has filed a lawsuit challenging the cancellation of its offshore wind lease. (The company has done this before. And won.) www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Yes, politicians are talking less about clean energy. That doesn't mean it's going away.
Happy New Year! One big theme I'm watching in 2026 is the increasing gap between energy-transition vibes (bad) and the growth of clean energy (good).
Check out the rest of the Canary team's thoughts for 2026 at the link:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Check out the rest of the Canary team's thoughts for 2026 at the link:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Yes, politicians are talking less about clean energy. That doesn't mean it's going away.
Monthly chapter meeting this Saturday, 1/10/26 (count 'em, 26). 12:30-3 at UUCS or 2-3 on Zoom. community.citizensclimate.org/groups/event...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Monthly chapter meeting this Saturday, 1/10/26 (count 'em, 26). 12:30-3 at UUCS or 2-3 on Zoom. community.citizensclimate.org/groups/event...
The Guardian reminds us that, bad as 2025 was for the climate in the U.S., there were wins too: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Seven environmental wins across the US in 2025 despite Trump-era reversals
Environmental advocates notched key wins at local and state levels this year despite Trump rollbacks
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The Guardian reminds us that, bad as 2025 was for the climate in the U.S., there were wins too: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
New CCL training coming up: Introduction to Permitting Reform Basics, Thursday, January 8, 2026, 8:00pm on Zoom.
RSVP here: community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/... (If you can't make it because of the candidate forum or other conflicts, a recording will be available later.)
RSVP here: community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/... (If you can't make it because of the candidate forum or other conflicts, a recording will be available later.)
Introduction to Permitting Reform Basics - View Event - CCL Community
Permitting reform has emerged as the biggest and most important clean energy and climate policy area in the current session of Congress. But what are 'permitting' and 'permitting ... - CCL's Online Co...
community.citizensclimate.org
January 1, 2026 at 3:18 PM
New CCL training coming up: Introduction to Permitting Reform Basics, Thursday, January 8, 2026, 8:00pm on Zoom.
RSVP here: community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/... (If you can't make it because of the candidate forum or other conflicts, a recording will be available later.)
RSVP here: community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/... (If you can't make it because of the candidate forum or other conflicts, a recording will be available later.)
For NJ07 voters: learn about the Democratic Congressional candidates at next week's candidate forum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge
January 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
For NJ07 voters: learn about the Democratic Congressional candidates at next week's candidate forum.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge
So far, 14 of our chapter members have written to Sen. Andy Kim in support of the Fix Our Forests Act. If you aren't one of them, do it now by visiting www.cclusa.org/fofa.
Support the Fix Our Forests Act | Citizens' Climate Lobby
Tell your senator on the Agriculture Committee you support healthy forests, wildfire management, and bipartisan climate solutions.
www.cclusa.org
January 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
So far, 14 of our chapter members have written to Sen. Andy Kim in support of the Fix Our Forests Act. If you aren't one of them, do it now by visiting www.cclusa.org/fofa.
@thirdactorg.bsky.social is running a Simplify Solar campaign to streamline the permitting process at the local level. You can help by providing info about your town's solar rules. thirdact.org/our-work/sim...
Simplify Solar – Third Act
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December 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
@thirdactorg.bsky.social is running a Simplify Solar campaign to streamline the permitting process at the local level. You can help by providing info about your town's solar rules. thirdact.org/our-work/sim...
EVs don't just save you money on gas and car maintenance; they can pay for up to 90% of their own charging cost by helping you power your home cheaply. www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/12/evs-...
EVs aren’t just cars anymore. They can power your home slashing emissions—and bills.
A first-of-its-kind national study finds that vehicle-to-home charging can turn electric cars into grid-smart assets, reducing both energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
www.anthropocenemagazine.org
December 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
EVs don't just save you money on gas and car maintenance; they can pay for up to 90% of their own charging cost by helping you power your home cheaply. www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/12/evs-...
Americans agree: climate change matters, clean energy should be prioritized, and carbon pollution should be regulated. Why are our leaders doing the exact opposite? climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications...
December 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Americans agree: climate change matters, clean energy should be prioritized, and carbon pollution should be regulated. Why are our leaders doing the exact opposite? climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications...
Here's an easy hack for lowering the carbon footprint of your diet: Choose the cheapest foods. www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/12/groc...
The climate case for cheap food
An analysis of diets worldwide reveals that lower-cost diets are often substantially less carbon-intensive than the meals people eat most often.
www.anthropocenemagazine.org
December 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Here's an easy hack for lowering the carbon footprint of your diet: Choose the cheapest foods. www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/12/groc...
Engineer Rosie explains different types of energy storage in terms anyone can understand: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoi3...
Energy Storage, But Make It Complicated
YouTube video by Engineering with Rosie
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December 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Engineer Rosie explains different types of energy storage in terms anyone can understand: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoi3...
Who's making the most EVs in the US? Not Toyota, not Honda, but Chevrolet. (The question is, will they sell?)
"Was I losing my mind?" -- a quote that covers much of 2025, and will likely fit in 2026 too. But here it's from the irreplaceable @sammyroth.bsky.social visiting the LA Auto Show:
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/finding-am...
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/finding-am...
Finding America at the LA Auto Show
I spent the day counting EVs and marveling at the auto industry's marketing genius.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Who's making the most EVs in the US? Not Toyota, not Honda, but Chevrolet. (The question is, will they sell?)
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👉 Shooting the Weatherman Won't Change the Weather
#GreenSky #ClimateChange
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#GreenSky #ClimateChange
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Shooting the Weatherman Won't Change the Weather
When the Trump administration calls climate research “alarmist,” it is worth asking what that label really means.Earlier this week, USA Today reported on the White House’s plans to dismantle the Natio...
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December 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
👉 Shooting the Weatherman Won't Change the Weather
#GreenSky #ClimateChange
@wedonthavetime.bsky.social
app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/ec68c3...
#GreenSky #ClimateChange
@wedonthavetime.bsky.social
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Scientists predict California can still meet its 2045 clean energy goal, but it will require technology that isn't on the market yet. Moral: We need to deploy the clean energy fixes we have as fast as possible while also speeding up research on new ones. news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
Study reveals roadmap for carbon-free California by 2045
A new study shows California can go carbon-free mostly using current and emerging solutions – but to get there, it must overcome regulatory challenges and scale technologies at an unprecedented pace.
news.stanford.edu
December 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Scientists predict California can still meet its 2045 clean energy goal, but it will require technology that isn't on the market yet. Moral: We need to deploy the clean energy fixes we have as fast as possible while also speeding up research on new ones. news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...
Despite Trump's efforts, clean energy has accounted for over 90% of new capacity in 2025 so far. And he'd better hope it stays that way, because without it energy prices will get even higher, even faster.
President Trump tried to stop the clean energy transition in its tracks this year. It didn’t work.
Chart: Clean energy remains dominant in the US — despite Trump
Trump spent much of 2025 boosting fossil fuels and blocking renewables, but 92% of new power additions through November were solar, wind, or batteries.
www.canarymedia.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Despite Trump's efforts, clean energy has accounted for over 90% of new capacity in 2025 so far. And he'd better hope it stays that way, because without it energy prices will get even higher, even faster.
Here's another clean-energy program that's survived budget cuts. It's only a pilot program, but we'll take it.
For years, experts have traveled between New Hampshire’s tiny towns to help them plan and execute clean energy strategies. Now, the idea will expand nationwide.
New Hampshire clean energy program goes national with federal funds
In a rare federal win, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen secured $3M to expand the program, which helps towns and small businesses adopt clean energy and save money.
www.canarymedia.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Here's another clean-energy program that's survived budget cuts. It's only a pilot program, but we'll take it.
Submit your 2025 photos! CCL is asking for pics from your 2025 CCL activities to help promote the organization's activities and showcase our grassroots network. Send them to [email protected].
December 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Submit your 2025 photos! CCL is asking for pics from your 2025 CCL activities to help promote the organization's activities and showcase our grassroots network. Send them to [email protected].
Speaking of elections, CCL-NJ hopes to host either a candidate forum or individual meetings with the candidates for NJ’s 7th District. The goal: to discuss energy and climate policy and introduce them to CCL. Watch this space for updates!
December 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Speaking of elections, CCL-NJ hopes to host either a candidate forum or individual meetings with the candidates for NJ’s 7th District. The goal: to discuss energy and climate policy and introduce them to CCL. Watch this space for updates!
For those who didn't do it at last Saturday's meeting, please email Senator Kim in support of FOFA - even if you've done it before. citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...
Support the Fix Our Forests Act | Citizens' Climate Lobby
Tell your senator on the Agriculture Committee you support healthy forests, wildfire management, and bipartisan climate solutions.
citizensclimatelobby.org
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
For those who didn't do it at last Saturday's meeting, please email Senator Kim in support of FOFA - even if you've done it before. citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...
Next month, CCL-RV returns to phone banking with EVP in NJ's upcoming special election. First meeting 1/29, 6:30-8 on Zoom. Training in EVP's new Scale to Win platform provided. community.citizensclimate.org/groups/event...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Next month, CCL-RV returns to phone banking with EVP in NJ's upcoming special election. First meeting 1/29, 6:30-8 on Zoom. Training in EVP's new Scale to Win platform provided. community.citizensclimate.org/groups/event...
CCL's strategic plan for 2026 is now available here: community.citizensclimate.org/resources/it...
2026 Strategic Plan Overview - Resource Item - CCL Community
2026 Strategic Plan Overview - This resource provides a high-level overview of CCL/CCE's 2026 Strategic Plan. - CCL's Online Community is a place where volunteers can learn and collaborate
community.citizensclimate.org
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
CCL's strategic plan for 2026 is now available here: community.citizensclimate.org/resources/it...
You know that NYC congestion pricing plan our governor opposed so strongly? In 6 months, it cut traffic by 11%, particulate pollution by 22%, accidents by 14%, and excessive noise complaints by 45%. e360.yale.edu/digest/new-y...
In New York City, Congestion Pricing Leads to Marked Drop in Pollution
e360.yale.edu
December 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
You know that NYC congestion pricing plan our governor opposed so strongly? In 6 months, it cut traffic by 11%, particulate pollution by 22%, accidents by 14%, and excessive noise complaints by 45%. e360.yale.edu/digest/new-y...
Amid all the bad news for the climate in 2025, there were a few good stories too. grist.org/climate/clim...
How the planet fared in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the ugly
From winter wildfires in Los Angeles to the unchecked growth of data centers, here are the big climate stories we covered in 2025.
grist.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Amid all the bad news for the climate in 2025, there were a few good stories too. grist.org/climate/clim...