I'll be attending the amazing 10th CEEJH Environmental Justice Symposium: Environmental Justice Past, Present, and Future. Let me know if you're planning to attend so that we can say Hi! 👋 whova.com/portal/registr… #CEEJHejsymposium2024 - via #Whova event app

🌎Join us during #ClimateWeekNYC for a special panel event: "Climate Resilience from Research to Community Action in Puerto Rico & the Caribbean." Learn about the challenges, successes, and steps forward ahead of COP29. 🗓️September 26, 5 pm ET. 📌RSVP: tinyurl.com/CaribbeanLD

The Dept. of Agriculture has acknowledged its history of discrimination against Black farmers & other marginalized groups. The upcoming #FarmBill is a chance to address these injustices and build an equitable food system. Learn more in UCS’s Precious Tshabalala’s blog. act.ucsusa.org/3XmdKsK

Students and faculty can make sure that voter registration and discussions about civic engagement take place in STEM classrooms. @alyssashearer4 highlights 6 different ways: blog.ucsusa.org/alyssa-shearer…

"California has already done a lot to get us on the right path by filing lawsuits against big oil companies to recoup damages and reforming electricity rate structures to ensure affordability. We now need to focus on passing Proposition 4 this November." act.ucsusa.org/3AEQ0an

The CA Legislature just passed an Union of Concerned Scientists sponsored bill that will help make EVs clean transportation AND clean energy solutions. Thank you to Nancy Skinner for her leadership and The Climate Center for their partnership!

Thank you Nancy Skinner for being a climate leader!

Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, NOAA has invested $3.3 billion in projects to help the US adapt to climate change and weather disasters. Here are 7 ways IRA investments are boosting resilience for people, communities & economies. noaa.gov/news/7-ways-in…

La inteligencia artificial es una herramienta que puede cambiar nuestras vidas. ¿Pero para bien o para mal? En la 2da parte de la entrevista con Ricardo Baeza-Yates, experto en IA de Northeastern U., él explica cómo podemos mantener el control sobre la IA. act.ucsusa.org/4e1uOtM

Join UCS's Chitra Kumar and other speakers at the 10th CEEJH Environmental Justice Symposium: Environmental Justice Past, Present, and Future, from September 11-14, 2024. We look forward to your participation! #CEEJHejsymposium2024 RSVP: whova.com/portal/registr…

A pesar de no tocar tierra, la tormenta tropical Ernesto dejó a miles sin luz, agua y con alertas de inundación en todo Puerto Rico. Juan Declet-Barreto de UCS nos cuenta en su blog cómo las tarifas de LUMA suben, y el servicio baja. act.ucsusa.org/3Mtn8on

Great news-- #CALeg passed #SB59 authorizing #California agencies to require classes of #EVs to have bidirectional charging capabilities-- good for our communities & our climate. Thank you Nancy Skinner & cosponsors The Climate Center Union of Concerned Scientists NUVVE sd09.senate.ca.gov/news/20240831-…

Silo-based nuclear missiles are dangerous, expensive, and unnecessary. Hear from experts & decision-makers about the basics of these missiles, the dangers they pose, and how you can get involved in the fight against nuclear weapons. 09/5, 3pm ET. RSVP: act.ucsusa.org/4fPqiQO

🗳️🌟 Join us for the Raise Your Voice, Get Out the Vote webinar! 🌟🗳️ Hosted in partnership with the Union of Concerned Scientists this event is your chance to learn how YOU can engage in the election process, no matter your voter eligibility status! 🙌 📅 Register now! hubs.la/Q02NxGDl0

This summer has been the hottest yet in Tennessee, putting millions of families at risk. Yet TVA continues building gas plants that fuel this crisis. Come to the Rally for the Valley on 9/21 & demand TVA to stop their gas buildout & go fossil-free NOW!! ➡️bit.ly/rallyfortheval…

In August, the US Treasury and IRS held a public hearing on proposed rules for the Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit. Check out UCS's Julie McNamara's testimony here: act.ucsusa.org/3Z65w9A

Although it didn't make landfall in Puerto Rico, Tropical Storm Ernesto left thousands without electricity or water and placed the island under flood warnings. UCS's Juan Declet-Barreto explains how LUMA Puerto Rico's rates keep rising as service declines. act.ucsusa.org/4cTtDLX

.Gavin Newsom has led the fight on pollution and the #climatecrisis by getting more #EVs on California roads. Now California Governor can make the transition more equitable and sustainable by advancing a new era of policies just approved by the #CALeg. Here’s how: act.ucsusa.org/47gSOXA

Dr. Michael Hoffmann co-authored @OurChangingMenu, on how the foods we eat will shift as a result of climate change. Text FUTURE to 43428 to learn more and join the movement. Our Energy Future can be bright – if we demand it. The decision is ours! ejus.tc/3AMTPdD

Because battery energy storage can provide so many benefits, it's important to ensure that it is developed as safely and equitably as possible. Learn more about this issue, essential to integrating renewable energy, in Iselle Barrios' blog. act.ucsusa.org/3AV5nf0