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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · 20d

N.O.P.E. - Not On Page, Evidence Still Exists

NIJ study vanished, truth didn't

Far-right extremists have committed more ideologically motivated homicides than far-left or radical Islamist extremists
Far-right: 227 events/520 lives
Far-left: 42 attacks/78 lives

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US justice department removes study finding far-right extremists commit ‘far more’ violence

Report finding rightwing extremists have killed more Americans than other domestic terrorist groups vanished from DoJ website

www.theguardian.com

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Mikaela Tajo @mtajo.bsky.social · 23d

Last month Treasury released new guidance that will further restrict which wind and solar projects can claim tax credits. What do these new rules mean? ⬇️⬇️ collaborative.evergreenaction.com/blog/what-th...

What the New Tax Credit Guidance Means for Clean Energy Projects

The Trump administration has put up yet another roadblock to adding more low-cost wind and solar energy to the grid, forcing families to pay more for energy. States and utilities must take four key st...

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · 26d

so, here's the thing about racial profiling - you can actually teach 9 year olds not to do it.

this is indeed what i did the other day when my kid asked why someone who looked east asian didn't speak with an accent the way her art teacher does.

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Environmental Voter Project @environmentalvoter.bsky.social · 27d

"The carbon pollution from ExxonMobil’s fossil fuels, for example, made 51 heatwaves at least 10,000 times more likely than in an unheated world."

— @dpcarrington.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Carbon emissions from oil giants directly linked to dozens of deadly heatwaves for first time

Study shows how individual fossil fuel companies are making previously impossible heatwaves happen and could have to pay compensation

www.theguardian.com

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · 29d

Why did I wait so long to read station eleven? I could bask in @emilymandel.bsky.social's writing for forever

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Sep 5

Excellent summary from @stateline.org of state actions from to fast-track renewable energy projects and take advantage of federal tax credits before harsh new restrictions kick in from the harmful Republican megabill stateline.org/2025/08/27/s...

States fast-track wind, solar permits and contracts to beat Trump’s deadline • Stateline

Across the country, state leaders are racing to fast-track wind and solar projects before the expiration of federal tax credits to support clean energy.

stateline.org

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Ooh, say more!

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Sep 4

In less terrible wind power news... Also, my guilty pleasure is being into minimalist chic
www.cnn.com/style/wind-t...

Wind turbines are tough to recycle. This firm wants to transform them into micro homes | CNN

Sitting inside the minimalist-chic interior of Nestle, you’d never guess its former life.

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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · Sep 3

How has climate change shaped your lifetime of heat?

Younger people today are experiencing more extremely hot days during their childhood compared to previous generations.

Check out the new interactive tool by @climatecentral.org: climatecentral.observablehq.cloud/generational...

Screenshot for the interactive tool to enter year you were born and where for how has climate change shaped your lifetime of heat? In a warming world, people are experiencing more extremely hot days than they used to.

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Sep 3

curious how Sec. Wright is defining "energy" ... does it include my farts, because those are pretty potent and perhaps he's right, could be tough to replace with renewables.

Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's really quite a thing to have a Secretary of Energy who does not understand, ummm... energy.

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Andrew D Thaler @drandrewthaler.bsky.social · Sep 3

American Samoa says no to deep-sea mining. The Trump administration might do it anyway.

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American Samoa says no to deep-sea mining. The Trump administration might do it anyway.

The CEO of a seabed mining startup says the decision about mining leases will be made in Washington, D.C.

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Invest in Louisiana @investlouisiana.bsky.social · Aug 27

We stand with D.C. residents and organizations calling for the immediate recall of our states’ National Guard troops. D.C.’s elected leaders have not asked for our states’ assistance- and have been clear in their opposition to the overt federal presence in their city.

DC Fiscal Policy Institute @dcfpi.bsky.social · Aug 26

Folks in West Virginia and Louisiana are calling on their governors to withdraw their National Guards from DC. DC residents deserve the same right to local self-governance that other states’ residents enjoy. #FreeDC wvpolicy.org/recall-our-n...

Recall Our National Guards, Protect DC Autonomy - West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy

For Immediate Release: August 26, 2025 Contact: Renee Alves, (559)-916-5939 Charleston, WV— West Virginia’s and Louisiana’s governors have each committed and sent hundreds of National Guard members to...

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 27

ICYMI, methane is a significant public health risk. See it to believe it: mrm.psehealthyenergy.org

mrm.psehealthyenergy.org

Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 20

This is how big Erin is.

Climate privilege + being an adaptation professional = my thoughts in this moment are about the window of opportunity we may have in the aftermath of this storm to reform disaster policy to promote climate resilience.

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 19

Forcing coal and gas plants to stay open raises energy costs.

I admit I've been swayed be rhetoric claiming the opposite.

If you don't have the facts on "uneconomic dispatch", get them here:

@insideclimatenews.org insideclimatenews.org/news/1508202...

@volts.wtf
www.volts.wtf/p/trumps-lat...

Delaying Even More Coal, Gas Plant Closures Could Cost Ratepayers Billions - Inside Climate News

Americans could be paying nearly $6 billion extra a year in energy bills if the Trump administration continues to keep power plants operating past their retirement dates, according to a new report.

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 6

Organizations whose federal funding is at risk can access the Fund Protection Clinic developed by @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social to gain essential legal assistance as things move forward. www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/fund-protect...

Fund Protection Legal Guidance Request — Lawyers for Good Government

www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 6

Pres. Trump & Admin. Zeldin **must** preserve this program to bring the lowest cost energy – wind and solar – to low-income consumers. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Renewable energy remains cheapest power builds as new gas plants get pricier

Renewable power like solar and onshore wind is the least expensive and quickest power generation source to deploy in the United States, even without government subsidies, Lazard said in a report on Monday.

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 6

Electricity rates are projected to rise nearly 20% by 2035 — energyinnovation.org/report/updat...

Updated: Economic Impacts Of U.S. "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Energy Provisions • Energy Innovation

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes energy more expensive, costs jobs, and makes it harder to meet growing electricity demand.

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 6

It’s Zeldin’s latest attack on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. GGRF’s other programs were terminated in Mar & are undergoing litigation, delaying critical projects www.cbpp.org/blog/continu...

Continued Freeze of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Threatens Climate Investments in Vulnerable Communities Across the Country | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

One of the largest solar developments in Arkansas, energy efficiency renovations of housing for low-income seniors, and other clean energy projects prioritizing low-income communities across the...

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 6

Awardees have spent only a small amount funds & are already bringing reduced energy costs, healthier air, & improved resilience to households – benefits that 100’s of thousands more won’t see. georgiabright.org/georgia-brig...

Georgia BRIGHT Launches its First Solar for All Program - Georgia BRIGHT

No-Cost Solar Plan will allow hundreds of low-income Georgia families to benefit from solar savings through a fully prepaid lease GEORGIA (August 4, 2025) – Georgia BRIGHT launched the first of […]

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 6

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin reportedly plans to terminate $7 billion in grants obligated to states, tribes, and territories meant to help over 900,000 low-income and disadvantaged households access solar energy. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/c...

E.P.A. Moves to Cancel $7 Billion in Grants for Solar Energy

www.nytimes.com

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Grist @grist.org · Aug 6

Following the USDA’s food and farm funding: Here’s what’s been canceled and frozen, and resources for those affected.

Your guide to federal funding cuts, plus resources for farmers and food businesses seeking support and solutions.

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#Food #Farming #Agriculture #Frams

Following the USDA’s food and farm funding: Here's what's been canceled and frozen, and resources for those affected

Your guide to federal funding cuts, plus resources for farmers and food businesses seeking support and solutions.

grist.org

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 4

"People will ride when you give them service they can rely on" !!

Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · Aug 3

Raleigh increased bus service from every 30 min to every 15 min on its route serving Glenwood Ave. Ridership then doubled in the year that followed.

Over last year, city’s high-frequency routes have had 89% ridership growth.

People will ride when you give them service that they can rely on!

When does the next bus come? GoTriangle reduces wait time on its busiest routes

The regional agency joins GoDurham and GoRaleigh in offering bus service at 15-minute intervals between Durham and Chapel Hill.

www.heraldsun.com

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Aug 1

climate privilege is real

i care both about things like my caffeine habit & the EV charging network AND people dying from climate change.

Grist @grist.org · Aug 1

Climate change has sent coffee prices soaring. Trump’s tariffs will send them higher.

From drought-stricken farms to rising trade barriers, the global coffee industry is facing unprecedented strain.

grist.org/food-and-agr...

#Coffee #Farms #Farming #Brazil #Vietnam #Ethiopia #Colombia #Indonesia

Climate change has sent coffee prices soaring. Trump's tariffs will send them higher.

From drought-stricken farms to rising trade barriers, the global coffee industry is facing unprecedented strain.

grist.org

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Rachel I. Jacobson @rachelijacobson.bsky.social · Jul 31

States will be dealing with the budget fallout from the bill for years to come. They should proactively raise progressive revenue to cover budget shortfalls & avoid cuts to needed services in addition to continuing climate progress.

Get options here: www.cbpp.org/research/sta...

State and Local Revenue Options for Advancing a Brighter Future | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

As states seek to chart a course toward a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable future, they need strong and stable finances that are built on a foundation of healthy tax revenues. To advance...

www.cbpp.org

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