Ellie Cohen #climateactionnow
@elliecohen.bsky.social
CEO, theclimatecenter.org; working for collaborative, science-based, accelerated and equitable climate action. Opinions my own. Born ~315 PPM. 🌈 🚴🏽♀️🌎🏳️🌈
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“To avoid the fate of Lagash and Angkor, Tehran and other modern cities must do something radical by contemporary political standards: accept that living within ecological boundaries is not optional,” Peter Frankopan writes.
“To avoid the fate of Lagash and Angkor, Tehran and other modern cities must do something radical by contemporary political standards: accept that living within ecological boundaries is not optional,” Peter Frankopan writes.
Opinion | How Did a City of 10 Million People Nearly Run Out of Water?
Restricting Tehran’s growth and water use — however politically difficult — would be more prudent than trying to engineer ever more elaborate workarounds.
nyti.ms
December 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“To avoid the fate of Lagash and Angkor, Tehran and other modern cities must do something radical by contemporary political standards: accept that living within ecological boundaries is not optional,” Peter Frankopan writes.
“To avoid the fate of Lagash and Angkor, Tehran and other modern cities must do something radical by contemporary political standards: accept that living within ecological boundaries is not optional,” Peter Frankopan writes.
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From @elliecohen.bsky.social: This year, in collaboration with partners, we secured key policy wins in the state legislature to help California cut climate pollution while scaling up clean energy and nature-based solutions. Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/H0bcUPk
Three climate victories this year show state action matters
As 2025 comes to a close, I want to acknowledge that it’s been a tough year for climate action with near-constant attacks on our progress from a science-denying, pro-oil federal administration. I don’t want to underestimate our challenges, but I do want to celebrate our victories! This year, The Climate Center collaborated with partners to ... Read more
theclimatecenter.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
From @elliecohen.bsky.social: This year, in collaboration with partners, we secured key policy wins in the state legislature to help California cut climate pollution while scaling up clean energy and nature-based solutions. Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/H0bcUPk
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Here's the 3-year running mean for the global surface temperature anomaly for the past 75 years of data, now at 1.51°C over pre-industrial.
Where is this going over the next 75 years? The Climate 8-ball is moving to its bunker in New Zealand.
Where is this going over the next 75 years? The Climate 8-ball is moving to its bunker in New Zealand.
December 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Here's the 3-year running mean for the global surface temperature anomaly for the past 75 years of data, now at 1.51°C over pre-industrial.
Where is this going over the next 75 years? The Climate 8-ball is moving to its bunker in New Zealand.
Where is this going over the next 75 years? The Climate 8-ball is moving to its bunker in New Zealand.
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How Should We Power Datacenters?
There are multiple clean, renewable ways.
Let’s focus on what is useful and what works.
www.youtube.com/shorts/G0ARV...
There are multiple clean, renewable ways.
Let’s focus on what is useful and what works.
www.youtube.com/shorts/G0ARV...
How Should We Power Datacenters?
YouTube video by Mark Z. Jacobson
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
How Should We Power Datacenters?
There are multiple clean, renewable ways.
Let’s focus on what is useful and what works.
www.youtube.com/shorts/G0ARV...
There are multiple clean, renewable ways.
Let’s focus on what is useful and what works.
www.youtube.com/shorts/G0ARV...
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From @elliecohen.bsky.social: 🌎 Governor Newsom has positioned himself as a climate leader on the world stage. But he recently vetoed three bipartisan bills that would have cut climate pollution and saved Californians money. Read more 👉https://loom.ly/OK62TSc
How Newsom can still make your electricity cleaner and cheaper
As Governor Gavin Newsom eyes the 2028 presidential race, he has consistently stood up to Trump’s attacks on California’s environmental laws and positioned himself as a climate leader on the world stage. However, as I explained in my latest op-ed in CalMatters, Newsom recently vetoed three bipartisan bills that would have cut climate pollution and ... Read more
theclimatecenter.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
From @elliecohen.bsky.social: 🌎 Governor Newsom has positioned himself as a climate leader on the world stage. But he recently vetoed three bipartisan bills that would have cut climate pollution and saved Californians money. Read more 👉https://loom.ly/OK62TSc
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“Just a handful of races determine chamber control,” @spears.bsky.social said, “And when chambers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Virginia flipped, those chambers actually then passed 100% clean energy policies.”
Could not be more proud to be a part of this team at @climatecabinet.org.
Could not be more proud to be a part of this team at @climatecabinet.org.
Inside the climate group working everywhere but DC: ‘You can still have huge wins’
Climate Cabinet supports candidates in state and city races as the federal government ignores the climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“Just a handful of races determine chamber control,” @spears.bsky.social said, “And when chambers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Virginia flipped, those chambers actually then passed 100% clean energy policies.”
Could not be more proud to be a part of this team at @climatecabinet.org.
Could not be more proud to be a part of this team at @climatecabinet.org.
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✨On Dec. 18, join @joshbecker.bsky.social and other #COP30 participants to learn about climate solutions from around the world that we should pursue at home in California. Register now: https://loom.ly/QFaUFIo
December 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
✨On Dec. 18, join @joshbecker.bsky.social and other #COP30 participants to learn about climate solutions from around the world that we should pursue at home in California. Register now: https://loom.ly/QFaUFIo
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⏰ ”It’s time for @governor.ca.gov to start treating climate like a winning issue here in California, not just on the international stage in the lead-up to 2028.” @elliecohen.bsky.social of @theclimatecenter.bsky.social writes for @calmatters.org. Read here:
Opinion | Gavin Newsom could have made electricity more affordable and climate-friendly. Here's how
Gov. Newsom vetoed bills on virtual power plants, which deliver energy to the grid from such home devices as smart thermostats, solar panels, electric vehicle batteries and heat pumps.
calmatters.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
⏰ ”It’s time for @governor.ca.gov to start treating climate like a winning issue here in California, not just on the international stage in the lead-up to 2028.” @elliecohen.bsky.social of @theclimatecenter.bsky.social writes for @calmatters.org. Read here:
⏰ ”It’s time for @governor.ca.gov to start treating #climate like a winning issue here in California, not just on the international stage, in the lead-up to 2028.”
See my new op-ed for @theclimatecenter.bsky.social in @calmatters.org: calmatters.org/commentary/2...
See my new op-ed for @theclimatecenter.bsky.social in @calmatters.org: calmatters.org/commentary/2...
Opinion | Gavin Newsom could have made electricity more affordable and climate-friendly. Here’s how
Gov. Newsom vetoed bills on virtual power plants, which deliver energy to the grid from such home devices as smart thermostats, solar panels, electric vehicle batteries and heat pumps.
calmatters.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
⏰ ”It’s time for @governor.ca.gov to start treating #climate like a winning issue here in California, not just on the international stage, in the lead-up to 2028.”
See my new op-ed for @theclimatecenter.bsky.social in @calmatters.org: calmatters.org/commentary/2...
See my new op-ed for @theclimatecenter.bsky.social in @calmatters.org: calmatters.org/commentary/2...
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David Huerta was tackled, pepper-sprayed & detained by ICE earlier this year. Yesterday, he testified before Congress to demand justice for workers and families targeted by abusive raids. We fight until every community is safe.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
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SEIU California | SEIU California President David Huerta Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Federal Immigration Enforcement Abuses
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California and SEIU-USWW (United Service Workers West) David Huerta joined city leaders…
seiuca.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
David Huerta was tackled, pepper-sprayed & detained by ICE earlier this year. Yesterday, he testified before Congress to demand justice for workers and families targeted by abusive raids. We fight until every community is safe.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
seiuca.org/press-releas...
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Using natural gas as a proxy for net load on the line chart, shows the duck is learning to fly. 🦆
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Using natural gas as a proxy for net load on the line chart, shows the duck is learning to fly. 🦆
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✨NEW: @governor.ca.gov is right to emphasize affordability as a pillar of climate progress, but it’s puzzling when he vetoes cost-effective clean energy solutions. Read more from @elliecohen.bsky.social: https://loom.ly/KOCjhcY
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
✨NEW: @governor.ca.gov is right to emphasize affordability as a pillar of climate progress, but it’s puzzling when he vetoes cost-effective clean energy solutions. Read more from @elliecohen.bsky.social: https://loom.ly/KOCjhcY
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OpEd from @theclimatecenter.bsky.social: @governor.ca.gov is right to emphasize affordability as a pillar of climate, but why veto the most cost-effective clean energy solutions available today? @elliecohen.bsky.social: calmatters.org/commentary/2025/11/electricity-affordable-virtual-power-plants/
Opinion | Gavin Newsom could have made electricity more affordable and climate-friendly. Here’s how
Gov. Newsom vetoed bills on virtual power plants, which deliver energy to the grid from such home devices as smart thermostats, solar panels, electric vehicle batteries and heat pumps.
calmatters.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
OpEd from @theclimatecenter.bsky.social: @governor.ca.gov is right to emphasize affordability as a pillar of climate, but why veto the most cost-effective clean energy solutions available today? @elliecohen.bsky.social: calmatters.org/commentary/2025/11/electricity-affordable-virtual-power-plants/
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#Cambodia just became the 18th country to officially support the #FossilFuelTreaty! 🇰🇭
At #COP30 in Belém, Cambodia affirmed their commitment to a fast, fair and financed global transition aligned with a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.
🔗 FossilFuelTreaty.org/cambodia%EF%...
At #COP30 in Belém, Cambodia affirmed their commitment to a fast, fair and financed global transition aligned with a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.
🔗 FossilFuelTreaty.org/cambodia%EF%...
November 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#Cambodia just became the 18th country to officially support the #FossilFuelTreaty! 🇰🇭
At #COP30 in Belém, Cambodia affirmed their commitment to a fast, fair and financed global transition aligned with a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.
🔗 FossilFuelTreaty.org/cambodia%EF%...
At #COP30 in Belém, Cambodia affirmed their commitment to a fast, fair and financed global transition aligned with a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.
🔗 FossilFuelTreaty.org/cambodia%EF%...
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Reposted by Ellie Cohen #climateactionnow
Peak Energy’s $500M deal will deploy the world’s largest sodium-ion battery system
Peak Energy’s $500M deal will deploy the world’s largest sodium-ion battery system
Burlingame, California-based Peak Energy just scored a huge win for sodium-ion batteries. The company announced a multi-year deal with utility-scale battery storage developer Jupiter Power to supply up to 4.75 GWh of sodium-ion battery systems between 2027 and 2030.
more…
electrek.co
November 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Peak Energy’s $500M deal will deploy the world’s largest sodium-ion battery system
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🇦🇷🌎 Franco Vedia is at #COP30 to say that lithium extraction is already drying rivers and threatening an entire way of life.
As COP30 discusses transition minerals, Franco reminds us that a #JustTransition cannot repeat the extractivism of the past.
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/13/w...
As COP30 discusses transition minerals, Franco reminds us that a #JustTransition cannot repeat the extractivism of the past.
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/13/w...
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🇦🇷🌎 Franco Vedia is at #COP30 to say that lithium extraction is already drying rivers and threatening an entire way of life.
As COP30 discusses transition minerals, Franco reminds us that a #JustTransition cannot repeat the extractivism of the past.
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/13/w...
As COP30 discusses transition minerals, Franco reminds us that a #JustTransition cannot repeat the extractivism of the past.
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/13/w...
#northernlights #Aurora from Bel Marin Keys, Novato in Marin County around 915 Pacific time
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
#northernlights #Aurora from Bel Marin Keys, Novato in Marin County around 915 Pacific time
☀️Thx @gavinnewsom.bsky.social & Lauren S @airresources.bsky.social for your global #Climate leadership on affordability, natural solutions, #EVs & a planned fossilfuel phaseout.
With @theclimatecenter.bsky.social’s @barryvesser.bsky.social @allisonhilliard.bsky.social
#COP30 #CleanEnergy
With @theclimatecenter.bsky.social’s @barryvesser.bsky.social @allisonhilliard.bsky.social
#COP30 #CleanEnergy
November 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
☀️Thx @gavinnewsom.bsky.social & Lauren S @airresources.bsky.social for your global #Climate leadership on affordability, natural solutions, #EVs & a planned fossilfuel phaseout.
With @theclimatecenter.bsky.social’s @barryvesser.bsky.social @allisonhilliard.bsky.social
#COP30 #CleanEnergy
With @theclimatecenter.bsky.social’s @barryvesser.bsky.social @allisonhilliard.bsky.social
#COP30 #CleanEnergy
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Don't give another dollar to Democrats until @schumer.senate.gov resigns as Minority Leader
8 Senate Democrats sided with Trump and Republican fascists in throwing 15 million Americans off Medicaid and Obamacare:
Dick Durbin (IL), Maggie Hassan (NH), Tim Kaine (VA), Angus King (I-ME), Cortez Masto (NV), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Jacky Rosen (NV), John Fetterman (PA).
Dick Durbin (IL), Maggie Hassan (NH), Tim Kaine (VA), Angus King (I-ME), Cortez Masto (NV), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Jacky Rosen (NV), John Fetterman (PA).
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Don't give another dollar to Democrats until @schumer.senate.gov resigns as Minority Leader
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NEW: Trump grants “full, complete and unconditional” pardons to 77 of his allies who supported plans to subvert the 2020 presidential election. The move marks the president’s latest effort to protect those who backed his attempt to remain in power after losing the election.
In Symbolic Move, Trump Pardons 77 Allies Who Tried to Steal 2020 Election for Him
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
NEW: Trump grants “full, complete and unconditional” pardons to 77 of his allies who supported plans to subvert the 2020 presidential election. The move marks the president’s latest effort to protect those who backed his attempt to remain in power after losing the election.
WRF???!? Heartless, sickening and cruel…
November 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
WRF???!? Heartless, sickening and cruel…
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Chuck Schumer is definitely going to lose his job if the Dems cave on the first counter to their compromise. With nothing on health care.
www.axios.com/2025/11/09/s...
www.axios.com/2025/11/09/s...
Deal to end government shutdown in reach
At least 10 Senate Democrats are expected to support a key procedural motion.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Chuck Schumer is definitely going to lose his job if the Dems cave on the first counter to their compromise. With nothing on health care.
www.axios.com/2025/11/09/s...
www.axios.com/2025/11/09/s...
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A high-amplitude flow pattern, characterized by near-record strength ridging and troughing (respectively) over the western and eastern U.S. and a very wavy jet stream, will bring a progression of notable weather to North America in the coming days.
November 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
A high-amplitude flow pattern, characterized by near-record strength ridging and troughing (respectively) over the western and eastern U.S. and a very wavy jet stream, will bring a progression of notable weather to North America in the coming days.
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Back in 2017, Trump revealed, in a friendly interview with the NYT, that he literally did not understand how health insurance works. The NYT editors bailed him out instead of following up. I wrote about it then, and I still think about it all the time: www.commonwealmagazine.org/man-who-knew...
November 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Back in 2017, Trump revealed, in a friendly interview with the NYT, that he literally did not understand how health insurance works. The NYT editors bailed him out instead of following up. I wrote about it then, and I still think about it all the time: www.commonwealmagazine.org/man-who-knew...