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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 1h

83% of global energy demand growth was met by solar, too. This is why we celebrated Sun Day in September - to show that renewables are leading the way and leaving those who want to stop it, behind. ☀️

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 1h

According to @ember-energy.org, in the first half of 2025, coal’s global electricity generation share fell to 33.1%, the lowest on record. 🏭 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

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Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 1h

🎉 A big win for clean energy this week! In the first half of 2025, we officially used more renewable electricity than coal for the first time on record 🙌 Solar power generation increased by a huge 31%, helping us to break the record and see coal drop to its lowest share. 🧵

We’ve Officially Generated More Power From Renewable Energy Than Coal In 2025

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Third Act Maryland @thirdactmd.bsky.social · 13m

"for the first half of 2025 renewable energy produced more electricity than coal. ... covered all the growth in demand for electricity so far this year, with room to spare." "fossil fuel emissions for producing electricity plateaued—even fell slightly ..."

Something extraordinary just happened

But of course there's a but. Or two.

billmckibben.substack.com

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lani ritter hall @laniritterhall.bsky.social · 5h

I'm attending Volunteer Blue/Together We Elect's event, “The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego” www.mobilize.us/volunteerblu...

The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego · Volunteer Blue/Together We Elect

The pace of the damage being inflicted on our country is increasing with every passing week. Whether it’s immigration, the environment, our inalienable rights, or economic justice, we have no time to ...

www.mobilize.us

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 13h

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Third Act Upstate New York @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social · 6h

No Kings: Saturday, October 18

Have you signed up for an event? There are many to chose from in Upstate New York.

www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=t...

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 7h

Ohio lawmakers want to immediately cut property taxes for many
School district officials say House Bill 186, which would cut property taxes by $1.7 billion over three years, could force teacher layoffs.
by Andrew Tobias
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Ohio lawmakers want to immediately cut property taxes for many - Signal Ohio

School district officials say House Bill 186, which would cut property taxes by $1.7B over three years, could force them to lay off teachers.

signalohio.org

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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 7h

TONIGHT!
Join us Weds, Oct 8 at 6pm, for the Fair Districts All Volunteer Huddle
At October's Huddle, we'll update you on Ohio’s congressional redistricting – where are we in the process? What hearings have been held? What can we expect next?
Plus more!
RSVP
commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Third Act Oregon @taothirdactoregon.bsky.social · 20h

Another Portland hero.

Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 1d

George Orwell’s Animal Crossing

Someone in a frog costume facing down a line of police in riot gear

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Third Act Oregon @taothirdactoregon.bsky.social · 19h

Colleagues say Oregon judge who blocked Trump troop deployment is ‘well-respected’ and ‘has no fear’

U.S. District Court Judge Karin J. Immergut is now at the center of one of the most consequential cases over executive authority in modern presidential history.

www.opb.org

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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 18h

In Chicago we don’t put up with wannabe kings or tyrants. Let’s come together to say: Hands Off Chicago & NO KINGS!
Find an event www.mobilize.us/nokings/

10.18.25, 12PM
Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago

3rd Act Illinois is an endorsing partner for the Hands Off Chicago/No Kings Rally & March.

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lani ritter hall @laniritterhall.bsky.social · 17h

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lani ritter hall @laniritterhall.bsky.social · 1d

act.lwv.org/page/84217/a...

Unite and Rise with League of Women Voters!

I made a commitment today to defend our democracy and work to empower voters. Would you join the movement with me?

act.lwv.org

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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 1d

It's the first day of early voting in Ohio! As we wrapped up our voter education and registration tour yesterday at Kent State, we asked students why voting mattered to them—listen to their inspiring answers!
Join the League of Women Voters closest to you
Go to lwv.org/join to find your League.

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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 1d

‘Off-year’ races, issues have big impact on local communities
Poll workers needed across region; early voting begins today.
“This is the time in which the voter has the most power”
-Jeff Rezabek, Montgomery County Board of Elections
www.daytondailynews.com/local/off-ye...

‘Off-year’ races, issues have big impact on local communities

"This is the time in which the voter has the most power," Montgomery County Board of Elections Director Jeff Rezabek said about so-called off-year elections when voters decide key local races and tax ...

www.daytondailynews.com

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Third Act Faith @thirdactfaith.bsky.social · 1d

Read Bill McKibben's special report to Third Act Faith members in this special Going Deep essay. Hear more from Bill at our October General Meeting: thirdact.org/faith/events

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Going Deep Special: A Message from Bill McKibben

Third Act Founder Bill McKibben took time to write this short message for our Third Act Faith members, reporting on his recent conference with Pope Leo outside of Rome, and the importance of our work.

open.substack.com

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lani ritter hall @laniritterhall.bsky.social · 1d

"Remaking American democracy is going to require a revolution of value to transform our habits." www.anativeson.org/p/the-corrup...

The Corrupted Soul of America

As I spent some time over the weekend in Moss Point tending to my mom and enjoying family, the horrific images out of Chicago intruded.

www.anativeson.org

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 1d

Greta--always a hero, and always eager to get the focus where it belongs
www.teenvogue.com/story/greta-...

Greta Thunberg On Her Detention: I'm "Not The Story" — It's Israel Violating International Humanitarian Law

“I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me. But that is not the story.”

www.teenvogue.com

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Eddie S. Glaude @esglaude.bsky.social · 1d

www.anativeson.org/p/the-corrup...

The Corrupted Soul of America

As I spent some time over the weekend in Moss Point tending to my mom and enjoying family, the horrific images out of Chicago intruded.

www.anativeson.org

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lani ritter hall @laniritterhall.bsky.social · 2d

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Third Act Upstate New York @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social · 2d

The Solar 101 presentation from the Sun Day Festival in Albany by Noah Ginsburg, Executive Director of New York Solar Energy Industries Association.

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Solar 101 - Sun Day Albany 9.21.25

YouTube video by Third Act Upstate NY Working Group

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Julia Isaacs @jbixleri.bsky.social · 2d

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 8d

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.

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lani ritter hall @laniritterhall.bsky.social · 2d

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Third Act Maine @thirdactmaine.bsky.social · 3d

We were so honored to receive a Conservation Partner Award at Sierra Club Maine's Annual Celebration yesterday. Thank you for the honor and for all you do to protect Maine's environment!
@sierraclubmaine.bsky.social @thirdactorg.bsky.social

Jane Brekke of Sierra Club of Maine speaks to a gathering in the welcome center building at Wolfe's Neck Center. Beside her is a screen showing a photo of a loon with the caption "Protect What You Love!"

Kathy Mikulka of Third Act Maine hugs Jane Brekke of the Sierra Club of Maine. Marcia Taylor of Third Act Maine stands next to them smiling and holding our Conservation Partner Award. A mason jar filled with flowers sits on the table in front of them and behind them, through the window can be seen the landscape of Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment in Freeport, Maine -trees, meadow and a glimpse of the ocean beyond.

Eleven members of Third Act Maine pose for a group photo in front of the welcome center at Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, in the front Kathy Mikulka holds our framed Conservation Partner Award. It is a gorgeous fall day on the coast of Maine.

Flyer for Sierra Club of Maine's Annual Celebration, October 4, 2025 at Wolfe's Neck Center, Freeport, ME. The background is an ethereal watercolor of a meadow

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