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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 3h

🌎 Join Run on Climate TODAY for San Diego Climate Week! 🌱

📅 When: Oct 8th, 2 p.m. PT

💻 Where: Zoom

Take part and learn how to drive stronger local climate policy in your community!

✨ Register now! luma.com/ybir9f05

#SanDiegoClimateWeek #SanDiegoEvents #ClimateAction #LocalPolicy #RunOnClimate

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Climate Mayors @climatemayors.bsky.social · 5d

From leading #ClimateMayors to co-chairing @americaisallin.com, Mayor Bibb is driving real change in Cleveland. His city’s new draft Climate Action Plan sets ambitious goals for net zero emissions and community resilience 🌱

Read more: thelandcle.org/stories/nort...

Northeast Ohio Climate Action Plan open for comment – The Land

Northeast Ohio leaders are trying to reduce climate pollution (greenhouse gas emissions) to net zero by 2050. They’re working on a plan to achieve this goal in the next 25 years.

thelandcle.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 1d

🌍✨ The Earth gives - now it’s our turn.

This #EarthGivesDay, support Run On Climate as we empower local leaders to drive bold, grassroots climate action. 💚

🔗 www.earthgives.org/organization... @earthgives.bsky.social

#RunOnClimate #EarthGivesDay #ClimateActionStartsLocal #GiveBackToEarth

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 1d

Run On Climate is proud to endorse @omarfatehmn.com for Minneapolis Mayor. 🤩

Omar is a leader on climate and a Minnesota Senator representing District 62.

Learn more about Omar by visiting fatehformayor.com 🌎

#MN #minneapolis #minnesota #twincities #local #election #RunOnClimate #climatechange

Omar Fateh for Minneapolis Mayor

fatehformayor.com

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Climate Mayors @climatemayors.bsky.social · 2d

“We hope to be leaders in both reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also adaptation,” shared Phoenix @mayorgallego.bsky.social about how local leaders are stepping up as federal climate action wanes.

Read the full article from @newsweek.com:
www.newsweek.com/climate-week...

Climate Week NYC powers on Despite unfriendly political headwinds in US

Climate Week NYC's 2025 theme is "Power One," reflecting a determination to pursue climate action despite the Trump administration's opposition.

www.newsweek.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 1d

Love to see leadership like this! Big shoutout to LCPN member @katiecashman.bsky.social for leading the way on local-level climate action. 💪 #cities #climatepolicy #sustainability #RunOnClimate #adaptation #Minneapolis

Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 8d

Care about the climate resiliency of our city? Join us to talk to our communities about importance of electing leaders that center just policy and action for our climate future. Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/katieforcoun...

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 4d

LCPN member Patty Nolan recently introduced an order to pedestrianize one of Cambridge’s streets, and now it’s happening! This update promotes pedestrian transport and shifts away from car reliance. Way to go! 🚶 #cities #climate #transport #Cambridge

Council Greenlights Lower Bow Street Pedestrianization | News | The Harvard Crimson

The City of Cambridge is planning to pedestrianize a section of Lower Bow St. in Harvard Square, prohibiting vehicle access from the stretch between Plympton St. and Dewolfe St.

www.thecrimson.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 4d

NYC’s microclimate can change how much energy your building needs. In one study, Central Park reduced adjacent building electricity use by 5–10%. 🌿📉 Local shading, wind channels, and pavement all matter.

#microclimate #energy #sustainability

Invisible Walls: Exploration of Microclimate Effects on Building Energy Consumption in New York City

The reduction of greenhouse gases from buildings forms the cornerstone of policy to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, the automation of urban scale building energy modeling systems…

arxiv.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 4d

We are excited to announce that we have endorsed another candidate from Minnesota, Katie Cashman (@ward7.minneapolismn.gov)for Minneapolis City Council Ward 7! 💙💚

Learn more about Katie by visiting katieforcouncil.org 🌎

#MN #minneapolis #minnesota #twincities #local #election #RunOnClimate

Katie Cashman for Council

katieforcouncil.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 4d

“Bike the Ridge” in Evanston, IL: Ridge Ave was transformed into a car-free zone to support sustainable travel! Thank you to LCPN members @danielbiss.bsky.social & Jonathan Nieuwsma. Check out @evanstoneta.bsky.social for more!

🚲 #cities

'Bike the Ridge' returns for day of car-free cycling fun on Sept. 28 - Evanston RoundTable

Community members of all ages are invited to join in Sunday, Sept. 28, for the return of the city's annual event, "Bike the Ridge," featuring cycling,

evanstonroundtable.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 4d

New modeling frameworks are now enabling cities to build bottom-up emissions scenarios (by neighborhood, technology adoption, zoning, and energy use) rather than top-down estimates.

This is how smart cities will plan carbon cuts. 🏙️🔧

#emissions #smartcities #climatetech
arxiv.org/abs/2202.07458

IMPACT: Integrated Bottom-Up Greenhouse Gas Emission Pathways for Cities

Increasing urbanization puts pressure on cities to prioritize sustainable growth and avoid carbon lock-in. Available modeling frameworks fall acutely of guiding such pivotal decision-making at the loc...

arxiv.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 5d

Though federal climate policy is slow, cities are stepping in. Local governments adopting green building codes, transit initiatives, and more are having a measurable impact. 📊🌍

Would your city’s policy survive a 2050 stress test?

#climatepolicy #localgovernment
journals.plos.org/climate/arti...

Evaluating local climate policy: Municipal action plans through the lens of resilience and environmental justice

In the US, local governments are increasingly crucial in driving climate action. Drawing upon previous scholarly work, this study assesses nine local climate action plans in the state of Michigan. It ...

journals.plos.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 5d

We are proud to announce that we have endorsed @sorenwithward8.bsky.social for Minneapolis City Council!

Soren is a dedicated advocate for local climate action and a board member of @ourstreetsmn.org.

Learn more about Soren by visiting sorenstevenson.org 🌎

#minneapolis #twincities #RunOnClimate

Soren With Ward 8

Hello! My name is Soren Stevenson and I am running for Minneapolis City Council here in Ward 8. I hope to earn your support! Click on the website to learn more about who I am and why I'm running!

sorenstevenson.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 5d

Cities are literally getting cooler—$1B is being funneled into urban tree planting across the US to mitigate heat islands and improve health in underserved areas. 🌳🔥 Imagine microclimates you can feel in your daily commute.

#climate #urban #policy

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat,…

apnews.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 5d

Seattle now requires all big buildings (>20,000 ft²) to hit net-zero emissions by 2050. They expect a 10% citywide emissions drop just from this. Could your city do the same? 🏙️🔋

#seattle #climatepolicy #netzero

Seattle requires big buildings to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

Only nine cities and counties nationwide have adopted similar rules.

www.axios.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 6d

Glades County School District has an electric bus fleet, which, in addition to reducing pollution and emissions, also acts as a portable battery! The batteries in these buses can be used to power buildings like hospitals during power outages. Amazing work! 🔌 #climatepolicy #cities #adaptation

Preparing for Emergencies with Electric School Buses

YouTube video by Highland Electric Fleets

www.youtube.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 6d

Solar energy ☀️ for buildings that require large amounts of power (like schools) are vital to making incremental changes in the climate and decreasing fossil fuel usage!

#solarenergy #power #sustainability #RunOnClimate #climatepolicy #cities #Minnesota #adaptation

Climate Cabinet Action @climatecabinet.org · 12d

Thanks to a state program, a Minnesota school district will save $1 million over 40 years by installing solar on four buildings. Clean energy and state leadership pays off for schools, students, and families.

Solar shines at Willmar Public Schools thanks to Minnesota program

Solar panels were installed at several Willmar School District locations over the summer. The panels are expected to lead to more than $1 million in savings over the course of 40 years.

www.duluthnewstribune.com

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 7d

Check out this innovative climate solution in Princeton, NJ! The city will soon plant a microforest - a compact urban woodland. This fast-growing, cheap project will pull CO2 out of the air, soak up stormwater and mitigate urban heat! Shoutout to our LCPN member Councilor David Cohen 🌱 #cities

Plans Bloom for a Microforest in Princeton as New Jersey Residents Tackle Rising Heat - Inside Climate News

A trend in carefully planned super-charged plant growth is gaining interest in the United States as cities and towns battle rising temperatures and climate change.

insideclimatenews.org

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 7d

Did you know NYC’s Local Law 97 forces large existing buildings to cut emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050? It’s one of the most ambitious building policies in the US—forcing retrofits, energy audits, and smarter design. 📐🏢 What challenges do you see local landlords facing?

#nyc #emissions

Cities leading the charge: How localized climate action can transcend federal policy - Perry World House

The re-election of President Donald Trump has raised concerns about potential setbacks in U.S. climate action. However, we’ve navigated similar challenges before. U.S. cities, often operating under th...

perryworldhouse.upenn.edu

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ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability USA @iclei-usa.bsky.social · 12d

Day 4 at #ClimateWeekNYC focused on resilience + mobility.

🌳 Boise is doubling its tree canopy
🌱 Mississippi cities join an 8-state natural infrastructure effort
🌲 NYC launches a 10-year community-designed canopy plan

One more day to go! Momentum is strong!

#ICLEIUSA #LocalClimateAction

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 7d

🌱 This fall, join Run On Climate’s Burlington canvassing team! As a canvasser, you’ll engage directly with community members, spark meaningful dialogue, and inspire support for bold local climate solutions. 💬✨

📍 Burlington, VT
💻 Apply today: runonclimate.org/job

#RunOnClimate #ClimateAction

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 8d

Biodiversity is more important than any of us realize! These moths are certainly more than just an insect. Super insightful! 🦋 #biodiversity #moths #environment #climatepolicy #RunOnClimate #sustainability #adaptation

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 13d

Moths matter on farmland and we're working with farmers to help track them 🦋

This growing network of #biodiversity monitoring will lead to new insights into how nature is faring in agricultural areas.

🔗 In a new blog post, @abigaillowe.bsky.social explains more:

www.ceh.ac.uk/news-and-med... 🧪

Gold spot moth sitting on the rim of a container

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 8d

This is how we transform urban spaces into areas that support sustainable transportation! On this street, they:
🌳Planted more greenery
🚲 Built new bicycle racks
🚗Reduced parking
🚶Added pedestrian crossing refuges
💪& more

We need more urban design like this to create a sustainable future! #cities

Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 18d

This is Utrecht's reinvented Amsterdamsestraatweg.

The municipality faced a unique challenge: How to transform one of the busiest car routes into a greener, more liveable space?

FInd out how they did it: buff.ly/p06KxAA

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 8d

Meet the rest of our fall 2025 electoral team!🌞

These interns work alongside our endorsed climate champions, directly supporting their efforts. 🗳️

We are so excited to welcome this group to our team, and stay tuned to meet the rest of our fall interns!

#genZ #youthaction #climatechange #internship

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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 8d

Local coalitions like this are essential for protecting the climate! This group of Arizona mayors is teaming up to protect their access to the Colorado River. As climate change puts stress on our water supply, teamwork like this will be essential! 💧 #climatepolicy #cities #arizona #sustainability

Climate Mayors @climatemayors.bsky.social · 26d

💧🌵@MayorGallego stands among 22 Arizona mayors committed to protecting one our most vital resources: water.

As drought & demand intensify, the new Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline shows the power of local leadership in securing our future.
www.abc15.com/weather/impa...

Coalition forms to protect Arizona's water supply

Arizona mayors are confronting one the state's most pressing challenges, securing its water supply amid record drought conditions and increasing demand.

www.abc15.com

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