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Safe Climate Caucus

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The Congressional Safe Climate Caucus: bringing together Representatives to speak out about #ClimateChange. #ActOnClimate Co-Chairs: @RepLowenthal, @RepDonBeyer

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The largest investment in the fight against climate change ever!
CNBC (@CNBC) profile pictureCNBC
@CNBC17 Jan 2023
IEA chief lauds U.S. Inflation Reduction Act as most important climate agreement since Paris accord cnb.cx/3kn3UpF
IEA chief lauds U.S. Inflation Reduction Act as most important climate agreement since Paris accord

IEA chief lauds U.S. Inflation Reduction Act as most important climate agreement since Paris accord

Speaking on the same panel, Occidental Petroleum CEO Vicki Hollub described the IRA as one of the most transformative bills in the world.

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Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) profile picture
Chuck Schumer
@SenSchumer18 Jan 2023
Democrats continue to deliver.
Climate Power (@ClimatePower) profile pictureClimate Power
@ClimatePower17 Jan 2023
With another historic solar investment announced last week, clean energy jobs are quickly filling up the map! ⚡️👷‍♀️👇
Map of new clean energy investments since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act. Total investments = $90,667M as of January 2023.

ALT Map of new clean energy investments since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act. Total investments = $90,667M as of January 2023.

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Bloomberg Green
@climate17 Jan 2023
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested Tuesday alongside other demonstrators at a protest against the expansion of the German coal village of Luetzerath. She'll be released later in the day, police said (via @quicktake) trib.al/HIrFPdB
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Kamala Harris
@KamalaHarris17 Jan 2023
Every day millions of children, bus drivers, and teachers use diesel-fueled school buses, inhaling toxic fumes. The investments of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will change that by beginning to electrify our nation’s school bus fleet.
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You can power your home with clean solar energy, and install it for less thanks to our Administration's investments.
Install Rooftop Solar Up to 30% of the cost of installing rooftop solar could be covered via a 2023 tax credit. CleanEnergy.gov

ALT Install Rooftop Solar Up to 30% of the cost of installing rooftop solar could be covered via a 2023 tax credit. CleanEnergy.gov

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Rep. Don Beyer
@RepDonBeyer15 Jan 2023
"The eight warmest years on record have now occurred since 2014" nytimes.com/interactive/2023…
The Last 8 Years Were the Hottest on Record (Published 2023)

The Last 8 Years Were the Hottest on Record (Published 2023)

Europe experienced its hottest summer ever, while 2022 was the fifth-hottest year on record worldwide.

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Joshua Stevens@jscarto12 Jan 2023
🌡️ ICYMI from @NASA: 🔥 The past 9 years have been Earth’s warmest since modern record keeping began. 🌏 2022 was tied with 2015 as the 5th warmest. earthobservatory.nasa.gov/im… #dataviz #earthscience #climatechange #scicomm
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Fighting climate change isn't just good for the environment, it's good for the economy. Today’s announcement will create thousands of good-paying jobs, bolster American manufacturing, and help power our clean energy future.
The New York Times (@nytimes) profile pictureThe New York Times
@nytimes11 Jan 2023
A Korean solar company plans to build a $2.5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia that will produce critical parts to make panels in the U.S. nyti.ms/3QuB7LC
Korean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgia (Published 2023)

Korean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgia (Published 2023)

Hanwha Qcells expects to make solar panels and their components in the United States to take advantage of President Biden’s climate policies.

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Extreme weather events are impacting communities from the Northeast to the Pacific Coast while costing the U.S. billions of dollars. Because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, more communities will be climate resilient. npr.org/2023/01/10/114798609…

Extreme weather, fueled by climate change, cost the U.S. $165 billion in 2022

The U.S. endured 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing damages of human-caused climate change.

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“We must work together in an integrated way to confront the climate crisis,” @SecretaryPete said in a statement. “Every decision about transportation is also an opportunity to build a cleaner, healthier, more prosperous future.” washingtonpost.com/transport…
Biden administration plan seeks elimination of transportation emissions

Biden administration plan seeks elimination of transportation emissions

The blueprint doesn’t set out new, enforceable targets, but serves as a long-term guide for federal agencies tasked with writing climate rules and spending environmental funds.

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If you’ve ever thought about installing rooftop solar to save money on energy bills, now’s the time. Thanks to our investments, you can save up to 30% of the cost of installing your solar panels on your 2023 tax returns.
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Homeowners will now save money on their taxes if they purchase eligible energy-efficient appliances and products for their homes. We're confronting the climate crisis and saving folks money in the process.
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AP News: UN says ozone layer slowly healing, hole to mend by 2066 apnews.com/article/science-h…
UN says ozone layer slowly healing, hole to mend by 2066

UN says ozone layer slowly healing, hole to mend by 2066

A United Nations scientific report says Earth's protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing.

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Under the Inflation Reduction Act, it’s now easier and cheaper to purchase an electric vehicle. Learn more at cleanenergy.gov.
President Biden attends the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

ALT President Biden attends the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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By investing in the cutting-edge research and development necessary to making market-ready clean hydrogen a reality, @ENERGY is delivering on @POTUS' promise to implement an ambitious climate agenda. ttnews.com/articles/doe-boos…
DOE Boosts Hydrogen Efforts With $750 Million in Funding

DOE Boosts Hydrogen Efforts With $750 Million in Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy announced it intends to issue $750 million in funds to dramatically lower the cost of hydrogen technologies for heavy-truck fuel cells as well as hydrogen delivery and...

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U.S. Department of Energy
@ENERGY22 Dec 2022
📍NEW >> DOE has just released a new resource to help families, homeowners, and consumers better understand the savings and tax credits available to them through @POTUS’ #InflationReductionAct. Learn more now and SAVE! energy.gov/policy/articles/m…
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Ali Zaidi Archived@alizaidi4620 Dec 2022
Folks, can confirm: it’s electric! Great to join you today, Team @USPS.
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U.S. EPA
@EPA20 Dec 2022
Today we announced the strongest-ever standards to cut pollution from heavy-duty trucks and accelerate a zero-emissions future. 🚚🚛 As @EPAMichaelRegan said, “Today marks a historic win for public health, for the environment, and for the future of our nation.”
Administrator Regan signing the rule.

ALT Administrator Regan signing the rule.

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"I applaud the @USPS decision to put families over polluters, taking this vital step to secure cleaner air, safeguard public health, and deploy clean postal trucks across America." ✉ Full statement from Chair @USRepKCastor: climatecrisis.house.gov/news…
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Zahra Hirji@Zhirji2820 Dec 2022
The US Postal Service will spend nearly $10 billion for new electric vehicles in a push to make its mail delivery fleet more environmentally friendly, @AriNatter reports @climate: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
US Postal Service Delivery Trucks Are Going Electric

US Postal Service Delivery Trucks Are Going Electric

The US Postal Service will spend nearly $10 billion for new electric vehicles in a push to make its mail delivery fleet more environmentally friendly.

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