Committee hears bill to fund energy-code technical assistance; author lays bill over Senate File 4212 would create a competitive grant program (administered by the Department of Labor and Industry) to fund third-party technical assistance for local energy-code enforcement; the committee accepted an amendment clarifying eligibility and laid the bill over for further work.

Minnesota's Senate is considering a crucial bill that could empower local jurisdictions with the technical support they need to meet new energy-code standards!

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#MN #TechnicalAssistance #MinnesotaEnergyCodes #CitizenPortal #ClimateEquity #SustainableBuilding

Welcome to another episode of #RedFlags, a weekly roundup of the latest GOP antics harming good jobs, workers' wellbeing, and climate progress.

#bluegreenalliance #cleanenergy #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #manufacturingjobs #cleaneconomy #workerrights #climateaction

We’re excited to welcome Maria Reveles as Environmental Programs Director at CCAC! Maria, who grew up in Tulare County, will lead our MICASA initiative supporting cleaner homes, transportation, and healthier communities across the Central Valley.

#CleanAir #ClimateEquity

Managing Climate Risks | Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions Climate risk assessments can lay a foundation for actions that better protect communities and ecosystems.

Great to witness the good work of @picscanada.bsky.social at @uvic.ca as they launch their Bridging Climate Research with Risk Assessments at today’s #climateresilience conference climatesolutions.ca/current-prio... #climate #climateequity

Climate Inaction in Gilgit-Baltistan - Stratheia COP30 failed to deliver climate justice, leaving Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan exposed to accelerating glacier loss, floods, and policy inaction.

Climate inaction in mountain regions is not negligence—it’s injustice. Vulnerable communities deserve more than promises on paper.
#ClimateEquity #ActOnClimate #SustainableFuture
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Committee approves transit funding task force to study sustainable revenue options House Bill 4,008 would create a transit funding task force to study sustainable funding for transit. The committee adopted membership and scope changes (dash‑5) specifying nonvoting legislative members and appointment authority and referred the bill to Ways and Means with some objections.

Oregon's House Bill 4,008 is paving the way for a new transit funding task force aimed at ensuring sustainable revenue options, but will it address the pressing concerns of climate and equity?

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#OR #ClimateEquity #SustainableFunding #PublicPolicy

Why it matters

In Hamilton, energy poverty is linked to higher risk of cold-related illness in winter, heat-related illness in summer, increased food insecurity, and greater health risks for seniors, children, and people with chronic conditions.

#EnergyPoverty #ClimateEquity

Why is it a Climate Justice Issue?

Climate change worsens energy poverty through more extreme cold and heat. Those who contribute the least to climate change often face the highest energy costs and have the fewest resources to adapt.

#EnergyPoverty #ClimateEquity

What is Energy Poverty?

It happens when households must spend a large share of income on heating, electricity, or cooling — leaving less for food, rent, or medication. It most affects low-income households, renters, seniors, and newcomers.

#EnergyPoverty #ClimateEquity

🌍 Environmental Justice Toolkit 2.0 is here. Proud to see Young, Gifted & Green among contributors shaping equitable climate, energy, and air-quality engagement across our region.

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#EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateEquity #YGG

Missoula Council adopts Missoula 2045 amendments and new Unified Development Code after lengthy debate After hours of public testimony and targeted amendments, the Missoula City Council unanimously adopted updates to the Missoula 2045 land use plan, the Unified Development Code (UDC) and a new zoning map. Staff said the UDC becomes effective 30 days after adoption, with Phase 2 work to follow.

Missoula City Council just made a historic move by adopting the new Unified Development Code, paving the way for a more sustainable and equitable future!

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#MissoulaMissoulaCounty #MT #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #ClimateEquity #PublicParticipation #MissoulaHousing

Caring for the Earth means caring for people.
Climate action impacts communities differently, which is why sustainability and equity go hand in hand. When we reduce emissions, we move toward a healthier, more inclusive future for all. 🌍💚

#ReducingCO2 #ClimateEquity #SustainabilityMatters

States are getting serious about energy affordability As legislatures reconvene and new governors take office, rising electricity and natural gas prices are at the top of everyone’s to-do list.

💸 High energy bills hit hardest where incomes are lowest.
States are stepping up with protections and affordability standards which are long overdue.

#EnergyJustice #ClimateEquity #EnergyAffordability #EnergySky

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Welcome to a #RedFlags roundup of some of the many ways the Trump administration harmed labor and climate in the first year of his second term.
#bluegreenalliance #cleanenergy #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #manufacturingjobs #cleaneconomy #workerrights #climateaction

Advocacy we are proud of.

BGA is 20 years strong, and we will continue to advocate for better jobs and a healthier planet because we can, and must, have both 💙💚

#bluegreenalliance #cleanenergy #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #manufacturingjobs #cleaneconomy #workerrights

Revealing issues of access and equity in COP host cities By Goh Hong Ching The last three United Nations climate conferences—COP28 in Dubai, COP29 in Baku, and COP30 in Belém, Brazil—offer lessons that extend beyond climate negotiation outcomes. They reveal how the location of climate diplomacy shapes who can participate, and how host cities absorb the impacts of what may be termed ‘COP tourism’. COP tourism refers to the temporary but intense influx of delegates, civil society groups, researchers, media, and observers into a host city during a Conference of the Parties (COP). While this surge can generate economic activity and global visibility, it also places significant pressure on urban […]

Revealing issues of access and equity in COP host cities #ClimateChange #COP28 #COP29 #COP30 #ClimateEquity

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This conversation, moderated by Dr. Katie Brooks (UCSF + SFDPH), is a must-watch for anyone working at the intersection of climate & health.

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#HealthInAllPolicies #ClimateEquity #UCSF #CDPH

Most climate policy promises benefits by 2100.

Sinan’s solar dividend hits next quarter.

Monthly deposits. Local currency. Grocery bills paid.

This is how you make climate change personal.

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#SolarDividends #ClimateEquity #EnergyJustice #GreenPolicy #FutureNow

Happens to us all the time! #flowstate

#bluegreenalliance #cleanenergy #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #manufacturingjobs #cleaneconomy #workerrights #climateaction

Thank you, 🙏🏼 Reps. Garamendi and Simon, for speaking up for the rights of energy workers. 20 MOC’s who signed a letter condemning the Trump Administration’s actions. Read on: ➡️➡️➡️

Many of Trump’s executive actions risk energy workers’ lives and livelihoods. Because energy jobs are hazardous, workers deserve strong safeguards. Trump’s executive actions undermine these safeguards by trying to: ➡️➡️➡️

Defund NIOSH, which develops new health and safety standards. Curtail OSHA’s enforcement capability in high-risk industries. End black lung services for coal miners. Attempt to dissolve the Chemical Safety Board, which investigates major industrial accidents. Use “national security” to bypass Clean Air Act standards at refineries and coal plants. Defund EPA environmental justice programs and cutting agency staff. Render the the National Labor Relations Board inoperable.

These actions are indefensible, as they slow the growth of clean energy infrastructure, make energy jobs more dangerous and our communities less livable. Thank you for speaking up for the rights of energy workers and supporting climate justice in our communities. 🌎🌍🌏

Thank you🙏to all the members of Congress who called out the Trump Administration for his attacks on energy workers⚡!

@cclusa.org supports #workerrights, #climateequity and the #energytransiton.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CERC NEST CoP: Equity in Sustainability Transitions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CERC NEST CoP: Equity in Sustainability Transitions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

What's next after #COP30? Join our Community of Practice (Nov 27, 1pm ET). Guest Carolina Chantrill shares her takeaways. Join us to reflect, ask questions & explore what's next for equity-centred climate action.
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#ClimateEquity #CERCNEST

Essay: Five key issues at the UN climate summit in Brazil - and why they matter to you and the planet - Sight Magazine ALIX DIETZEL and KATHERINE FITZPATRICK look at the matters expected to be under discussion at COP30 in Belem...

Essay: Five key issues at the UN climate summit in Brazil – and why they matter to you and the planet. @sightmagazine.bsky.social #UNclimatesummit #Brazil #COP30 #Belem #climatefunding #greenhousegasemissions #climateequity #TropicalForestForeverFacility

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COP30 Climate Summit Ignites Urgent Global Push - Ongoing Now Indigenous Warriors and Green Pacts Dominate COP30: Brazil Leads Charge Against Global Warming in Tense Geopolitics

COP30 launches urgent climate pledges in Brazil's Amazon heart. Observers note: Australia's drought-hit farmers and island neighbours watch closely—human stories driving the need for shared resolve. #COP30 #ClimateEquity #PacificVoices

This conversation, moderated by Dr. Katie Brooks (UCSF + SFDPH), is a must-watch for anyone working at the intersection of climate & health.

🎧 Watch: youtu.be/bFfS6v6fVqM?...

#HealthInAllPolicies #ClimateEquity #UCSF #CDPH

Deputy health commissioner presents Climate Legacy Initiative portion of mayors 2026 budget to Minneapolis City Budget Committee Deputy Health Commissioner Patrick Hanlon told the Minneapolis City Budget Committee that the Climate Legacy Initiative is a major investment included in the mayors recommended 2026 budget and was passed by council as an initial step in the citys climate equity plan. The committee scheduled two presentations for the meeting; no dollar amounts or施

Deputy Health Commissioner Patrick Hanlon unveiled a groundbreaking investment in Minneapolis' future with the Climate Legacy Initiative as part of the 2026 budget!

Learn more here!

#MinneapolisCityHennepinCounty #MN #CommunityAccessibility #CitizenPortal #MinneapolisClimate #ClimateEquity

Welcome to another episode of #TrumpSlump, a weekly roundup of the headlines on the impacts that Trump's policies are having on workers and the environment.

#bluegreenalliance #cleanenergy #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #manufacturingjobs #cleaneconomy #workerrights #climateaction

Democratizing global climate modeling A new international study co-led by IIASA researchers and Japanese partners aims to democratize the way global climate scenarios are developed. The authors propose a transparent, inclusive research platform that invites participation from scientists worldwide—especially from emerging and developing regions—to ensure that the foundations of climate policy analysis are globally representative and equitable.

🌎 Scientists build a global climate future *with* the world! 🤝 An open platform invites ALL voices—especially from emerging regions—to shape our planet’s story. ✨ #ClimateEquity

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G20 Endorsees Clean Air Human Right: Policy Shift Linking Pollution and Justice. Support African Elements at patreon.com/africanelements.

#RightToBreathe #CleanAirJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #G20Summit #AfricanLeadership #ClimateEquity #AirPollutionCrisis #GlobalSouthVoices #HumanRights

Exciting research! 🌱 Heat pumps could really help bridge the gap in cooling access. Let's support innovations that promote equality and sustainability! 🔄💡

#ClimateEquity

We fall in love with #cleanenergy every time.

We shouldn't have to choose between good jobs and a clean environment. We really do deserve it all.

#bluegreenalliance #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #TrumpSlump #manufacturingjobs #cleaneconomy #workerrights