A state powered 100% by renewables, by 2050

A state powered 100% by renewables, by 2050. That’s the goal of a bill proposed by my state representative Chris Rabb last November. Since then, it has become a real bill in the PA House (see HB-2132) and Senate (see SB-1140), with over 63 bipartisan co-sponsors. We reviewed this bill and zoomed into their definition … Continue reading A state powered 100% by renewables, by 2050

Thinking of an EV? Participate in Philly’s plans to ease the transition

Last August, our city formed a task force to develop an electric vehicle (EV) policy. Last week, they published their findings (Electric Vehicle Policy Task Force Final Draft), and now invite us to offer feedback. The public discussion will be tonight. WHEN: Thu Jan 25 2018 @ 6 WHERE:  Innovation Lab, 16th Floor, Municipal Services … Continue reading Thinking of an EV? Participate in Philly’s plans to ease the transition

Air Management: Please don’t OK SEPTA gas plant 

Please join us at a hearing sponsored by Philadelphia's Air Management Services (AMS). It's about approving SEPTA's gas power plant in Nicetown. AMS has said they want to hear us. And we need AMS to deny a permit for SEPTA's gas plant. Several of us plan to testify why AMS should reject the plant. We'll … Continue reading Air Management: Please don’t OK SEPTA gas plant 

upcoming climate-related events thru Jun 6 2017

See below for local events related to climate action & solutions. If we've missed an event from your group, please get them to us by Saturday for inclusion. Tue May 30 / 5-6p Ready for 100 / Philly  City Coho, 2401 Walnut St, Philadelphia  Regular planning meeting of the Ready For 100/Philadelphia project Discuss volunteer opportunities … Continue reading upcoming climate-related events thru Jun 6 2017

upcoming climate-related events thru Jun 1 2017

See below for local events related to climate action & solutions. If we’ve missed an event from your group, please get them to us by Saturday for inclusion. Mon May 22 8a - Walk for Green Jobs & Justice Wayne Junction station to City Hall Since the morning of May 8, the Power Local Green Jobs campaign has been … Continue reading upcoming climate-related events thru Jun 1 2017

Upcoming climate-related events thru 4/24/17

See below for local events related to climate action & solutions. If we've missed an event from your group, please get them to us by Saturday for inclusion.   — Mon Apr 17 4-8 March for Science - Sign Making Soiree Frankford Hall, 1210 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia Join organizers from the March For Science - Philadelphia … Continue reading Upcoming climate-related events thru 4/24/17

Upcoming climate related events thru Sat Apr 16 2017

See below for local events related to climate action & solutions. If we've missed an event from your group, please get them to us by Saturday for inclusion. Mon Apr 10 7pm Communities Rising Tour - Defying the Corporate State, Unitarian Universalist Church, 538 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA Tue Apr 11 6:30pm Water - Will there … Continue reading Upcoming climate related events thru Sat Apr 16 2017

On Climate: at Not My President’s Day rally

Yesterday, there was yet another rally in Philadelphia: Counter the Executive Orders - Not My President's Day Rally, hosted by Michael Huff , Leslie Medley, Daniel L. Curcio, Jacelyn Blank, Vanette Jordan-Lumogo, Megan Elizabeth. #notmypresident In just over a week, President Donald Trump has issued harmful executive orders including: restructuring the National Security Council, imposing a … Continue reading On Climate: at Not My President’s Day rally