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Feds Work For You @fedsworkforyou.bsky.social · 2d

Save #FEMA! Climate disasters are on the rise and Americans need a fully staffed and funded FEMA. Don't let Kristi Noem kill it like she killed her dog.

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DSG @sgdeliberation.bsky.social · 13d

DSG and @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social were thrilled to gather over 100 Climate Week-goers in the center of NYC to discuss how civil society is engaging on #SRM, who needs to be included, and more. We’re immensely grateful to our panelists and moderators for the engaging discussions. #ClimateWeekNYC

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The 51st @51st.news · 13d

Invasive vines can be deadly for forests.

But this past year, scrappy groups of @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social volunteers have helped save nearly 1,000 trees across green spaces in Southeast and Northeast D.C. alone, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:

How volunteers are fighting the vines strangling D.C.'s trees

How local residents are restoring D.C.’s green spaces — and combating the effects of climate change.

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spotandmae.bsky.social @spotandmae.bsky.social · 10d

#Invasiveplants are one of top 5 causes of our nearly destroyed ecosystems Thank you @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social for your leadership action 👇

The 51st @51st.news · 13d

Invasive vines can be deadly for forests.

But this past year, scrappy groups of @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social volunteers have helped save nearly 1,000 trees across green spaces in Southeast and Northeast D.C. alone, @samdelgado.bsky.social reports:

How volunteers are fighting the vines strangling D.C.'s trees

How local residents are restoring D.C.’s green spaces — and combating the effects of climate change.

51st.news

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 16d

Virginia showed up for the sun!🌞✨ From solar-powered waffles & peace marches in Richmond, to school bus electrification & solar home tours in Vienna, to a solar home showcase in Leesburg — Virginians came together for #InternationalSunDay💡🌍 chesapeakeclimate.org/virginians-c...

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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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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 16d

Maryland Sun Day lit up Takoma Park and Baltimore this weekend 🌞 Families, neighbors, and community leaders came together to celebrate the power of solar and a brighter, cleaner future for all. Read full recap: chesapeakeclimate.org/family-frien...

#SunDay #InternationalSunDay #SolarForAll

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 19d

Amazing coverage as Sun Day weekend starts!

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

Here Comes the Sun Day

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks for the reminder, Gwen! We will do so moving forward!🥰

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 18d

Join us tomorrow for Sun Day in the DMV and nationwide, as we celebrate solar power’s role in building a cleaner, more affordable future. Find a #SunDay event near you: www.sunday.earth
#InternationalSunDay #SolarPower #SolarForAll #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #DriveElectric #ClimateAction

Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 19d

That's our Federal Director! #SaveNOAA #FEMA #ScienceMatters

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Climate Action Campaign @actonclimateus.bsky.social · 20d

ICYMI: Last night, we hosted a webinar alongside @ucs.org, @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social, and @enviroprotnet.bsky.social to mobilize communities and tell Congress to protect funding to services like EPA, NOAA and FEMA.

Watch the full event here ⬇️
youtu.be/Fa6OanO5c7o

For a Safe Climate Webinar: Congress Must Protect Americans from Pollution, Extreme Heat

YouTube video by Climate Action Campaign

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 19d

#DMV kicked off International @sundayofaction with a historic EV Parade on the National Mall, showing how solar-powered rides can drive climate progress! 🌞🚗 Thanks to Delegate Rip Sullivan, @edmarkey.bsky.social, @thirdactmd.bsky.social & partners! #SunDay

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 19d

"The Sun is the most abundant resource we have. We have began installing a gigawatt of solar panels daily, the equivalent of a nuclear or coal plant. Not only is the Sun [solar energy] coming, it's here." Mike Tidwell, Founder and Executive Director at CCAN.

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 19d

Delegate Rip Sullivan: "You don't even have to be believe in climate change to recognize that renewable energy is the cheapest option to generate power"

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 19d

Tune in to our press conference right before the Historic EV parade rolling past the Capitol! Dozens of solar-powered cars, bikes & scooters showing off creative designs for www.instagram.com/chesapeakecl...
#SunDay2025 ☀️🚗⚡ #SolarForAll #InternationalSunDay

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 20d

Yesterday CCAN, @actonclimateus.bsky.social, @momscleanairforce.org, & allies stood w/ Congress to reject Trump’s EPA attack on the Endangerment Finding. This move denies climate reality & puts us all at risk. 8K CCAN members helped send 250k+ comments to EPA.
#ClimateAction #PeopleOverPolluters

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 28d

SCC report confirms #environmentaljustice harms from Chesapeake compressor station. Now Norfolk’s Berkley fights Colonna’s Shipyard expansion, threatening homes with noise and pollution. Stand with communities—sign the petition to stop the rezoning: ccan.link/good-neighbor

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 29d

Yesterday, hundreds packed DEQ’s Chesterfield hearing to oppose Dominion’s gas plant. In Woodbridge, 25-30 rallied, delivering 1,456 CCAN petition signatures to DEQ. Learn more: chesapeakeclimate.org/hundreds-pac... #NoNewGasPlants

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · Sep 6

DEQ is holding a public hearing this MONDAY at 5 PM on Dominion’s proposed Chesterfield gas plant, a project that threatens clean air, public health, and Virginia’s climate goals.
Join us: actionnetwork.org/events/deq-h...

#NoNewGasPlantsVA #CleanAirVA #ClimateActionVA #EnvironmentalJustice

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DSG @sgdeliberation.bsky.social · Aug 25

Don't miss DSG at #ClimateWeekNYC - Solar Geoengineering Research: Next Steps for Civil Society 🌏. In partnership with @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social‬, we'll explore the question of how U.S. civil society might engage with SRM. Happening September 24 4-6pm. Register now:

Solar Geoengineering Research: Next Steps for Civil Society | Climate Week

As solar geoengineering enters more political, academic, and philanthropic discussions, global interest in its potential and governance is growing. To date, U.S. climate and environmental justice orga...

www.climateweeknyc.org

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · Sep 4

These wicked, wobbly-wiggly-wobbly invasive vines are choking our trees! Join us THIS Saturday, Sept 6, 9 AM-12 PM in Riverdale Park, MD. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/neigh...

#InvasiveVineRemovalMD #ClimateAction #TreeLovers #RiverdalePark #DMVEvents #MarylandNature #VolunteerMD

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join us on TONIGHT at 7PM ET for a webinar to discuss the changes FEMA has undergone and the threats it currently faces and what disaster response efforts could look like without FEMA in the age of the #climate crisis. act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/86694/d...

Threats to FEMA in the Age of the Climate Crisis: Join the webinar

I just signed up for an extremely important and interesting webinar about Threats to FEMA in the Age of the Climate Crisis on Wed, August 20 at 7 ET. Join me!

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Eos @eos.org · Aug 19

Gabrielle Walton @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social began her testimony speaking about the immense devastation she witnessed during record flooding in Vermont in 2023. Revoking the endangerment finding will only cause more, similar events, she said.

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · Aug 18

💡 Wondering why your electricity bills keep rising? PJM—the company running our power grid—is delaying clean energy and driving up costs for families across our region. 🔗Learn more RSVP for our webinar: act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/86494/d...

#CleanEnergy #PJM #ClimateAction #ElectricityBills

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