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Advocacy partner of Environmental Defense Fund working to build lasting political power to tackle climate change.

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A blue graphic shows a headshot of Rep. Rodney Pierce and congratulates him on his election win.

A blue graphic shows a headshot of Rep. Rodney Pierce and congratulates him on his election win.

Congratulations to @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social on his primary election win for the North Carolina House of Representatives!

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04.03.2026 20:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A green graphic shows a headshot of Rev. Rodney Sadler and congratulates him on his election win.

A green graphic shows a headshot of Rev. Rodney Sadler and congratulates him on his election win.

Congratulations to @rodneysadler.com on his primary election win for the North Carolina House of Representatives!

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04.03.2026 20:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A blue graphic shows a headshot of Veleria Levy and congratulates her on her election win.

A blue graphic shows a headshot of Veleria Levy and congratulates her on her election win.

Congratulations to Veleria Levy on her primary election win for the North Carolina House of Representatives!

www.edfaction.org/news-resourc...

04.03.2026 20:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Editorial: Repealing EPA rule threatens widespread harm to Hampton Roads The Trump administrationโ€™s action here isnโ€™t merely the elimination of regulations but a rejection of science itself.

The Trump administrationโ€™s repeal of the Endangerment Finding puts our health and safety at risk, as Virginia residents have experienced firsthand. Read more in @pilotonline.com's editorial.

www.pilotonline.com/2026/02/21/e...

04.03.2026 18:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Breath deeply, America, while you still can | Editorial The consequences of ending the Environmental Protection Agencyโ€™s ability to address greenhouse gases will be catastrophic for the planet our children and grandchildren inherit.

.@sun-sentinel.com Editorial Board opposes the Trump administrationโ€™s repeal of the Endangerment Finding: www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/20/b...

03.03.2026 18:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trumpโ€™s gutting of environmental standards endangers Americansโ€™ health and finances | Editorial Americans โ€” and the world at large โ€” will be paying for the administrationโ€™s shortsightedness for years to come.

โ€œRepealing the endangerment finding would result in $57 billion worth of additional fuel costs and over $12 billion in additional health costs by 2055 for Keystone State residents.โ€ Learn how this repeal harms PA residents in new editorial from @inquirer.com

www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...

02.03.2026 21:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Most US coal plants could meet air pollution rules. Trump weakened them anyway EPA found only 27 of 219 plants needed upgrades; 71 later got exemptions as Donald Trump scrapped mercury limits

โ€œThe health impacts of this rollback will be felt in communities living near these coal plants.โ€ EDF senior attorney Surbhi Sarang in @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

02.03.2026 20:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Winning too much? President Trump didn't mention his losing record on public health and the environment. But his actions could cause:

- 18 billion more metric tons of climate pollution
- 58,000 more premature deaths
- 37 million more asthma attacks
- $500 billion in health harms

25.02.2026 15:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Believe this: Household electricity bills are up 13 percent since the start of President Trumpโ€™s second term.

25.02.2026 04:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SOTU address: Environmentalists say OH, U.S. climate is worse off Like most presidents before him, President Donald Trump is expected to tout his energy policy accomplishments when he delivers his State of the Union address on Feb. 24 but environmentalists

"One year into the second Trump presidency, the state of our union is worse off than it was before. It's worse off environmentally, and it's certainly worse off in terms of the costs that the American people are paying," EDF Action President David Kieve tells @publicnewsservice.bsky.social

24.02.2026 22:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Trump administration claims that climate pollution is not a threat to our health and wellbeing. But worsening air quality, extreme weather events and skyrocketing insurance premiums indicate otherwise.

23.02.2026 21:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Trump administration's attempt to repeal the Endangerment Finding has been shrouded in secrecy. Americans deserve better. We expect lawmakers to put our health and wellbeing first.

20.02.2026 16:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Don't get it twisted. The Trump administration just showed usโ€”very clearlyโ€”what its priorities really are. It's not your health and safety.

20.02.2026 00:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Unlimited climate pollution is catastrophic for our health and wallets, as Rep. Castor's Florida community knows well.

Climate-altering pollution is making hurricanes worse, temperatures more extreme and insurance premiums skyrocket. Trump's EPA just gave up its power to regulate these pollutants.

17.02.2026 17:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Trump administration acts like what we don't know can't hurt us. Texans know better.

We've seen how hurricanes, heat waves, and other extreme weather harm Texans. No justification for Trump trying to repeal our most important protections.

16.02.2026 21:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rep. Carter says what we're all thinking: is Trump trying to make us sicker?

The Trump administration repealed the finding that climate pollution is a danger to human health. This decision attempts to leave the EPA powerless to limit pollutants that threaten the health of people and communities.

13.02.2026 17:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The EPA exists to protect Americans, not enrich polluters. The Trump admin. thinks otherwise.

Trump's EPA rescinded the Endangerment Finding, trying to leave the agency powerless to limit emissions. As Rep. Summer Lee says, more pollution means more asthma, COPD and other respiratory illnesses.

12.02.2026 18:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Are they just making up awards now?

Today, President Trump received the first-ever "Undisputed Champion of Coal" award. Why? For sacrificing reliable and affordable clean energy to prop up a dying industry.

11.02.2026 23:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
On a blue graphic, yellow text reads "Trump's base supports solar. Why doesn't he?" A subheading follows: "GOP voters want energy independence and affordable electric bills, new polling shows."

A photo shows a hand casting a vote into a ballot box, with a sun and checkmark on the ballot in yellow.

On a blue graphic, yellow text reads "Trump's base supports solar. Why doesn't he?" A subheading follows: "GOP voters want energy independence and affordable electric bills, new polling shows." A photo shows a hand casting a vote into a ballot box, with a sun and checkmark on the ballot in yellow.

On a blue graphic with a blue-tinted photo of President Trump, text reads: "A recent Axios survey of 800 registered GOP voters found that a majority favor utility-scale solar. But Trump is moving in the opposite direction, delaying solar projects through complex permitting processes. Even his top allies are weighing in." A screenshot shows a tweet from Katie Miller in which she shares the Axios polling results and claims "Solar energy is the energy of the future."

On a blue graphic with a blue-tinted photo of President Trump, text reads: "A recent Axios survey of 800 registered GOP voters found that a majority favor utility-scale solar. But Trump is moving in the opposite direction, delaying solar projects through complex permitting processes. Even his top allies are weighing in." A screenshot shows a tweet from Katie Miller in which she shares the Axios polling results and claims "Solar energy is the energy of the future."

On a blue graphic with a blue-tinted photo of someone installing solar panels, text reads "Trump and his administration are giving fossil fuel companies permission to pollute while stalling cheaper and cleaner renewable options. Americans want clean and affordable energy."

On a blue graphic with a blue-tinted photo of someone installing solar panels, text reads "Trump and his administration are giving fossil fuel companies permission to pollute while stalling cheaper and cleaner renewable options. Americans want clean and affordable energy."

A majority of Republican voters support solar projects, new Axios polling shows. So why is Trump blocking these affordable energy projects? www.axios.com/2026/02/04/t...

06.02.2026 21:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What is the Trump administration's secret "Climate Working Group"? And why does it matter for government transparency? Legal expert Erin Murphy weighs in.

06.02.2026 16:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This court ruling is a win for all Americans.

Last week, a Republican-appointed judge ruled that the administration violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act by convening a secret group of climate skeptics to shape public policy.

04.02.2026 18:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Can't argue with the numbers. Trump's assault on clean energy is costing Americans their jobs, their wages and their rising electricity bills. The solution is simple: stop blocking wind and solar projects.

@markey.senate.gov

03.02.2026 15:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chat, are toxic chemicals only dangerous if you consume them? House Republicans seem to think so. They're proposing to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the law protecting Americans against the most harmful chemicals. Their goal is to take us back 50 years.

29.01.2026 00:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WI energy bills rise as Trump marks one year in office On the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trumpโ€™s second term, advocates for clean energy and the environment are calling out the administration for failed promises to cut energy costs.Wisconsin...

Wisconsinites' energy bills: Sky high. Why? "The president's budget bill, which cut tax credits for development of clean energy, winds up having a real negative impact on what people pay," says EDF Action's David Kieve at PNS. tinyurl.com/3zcdbt8z

27.01.2026 21:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NYS faces rising energy costs despite federal affordability agenda New Yorkers continue seeing rising energy prices despite the federal governmentโ€™s affordability agenda.Data from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority showed 2025 electricity co...

New Yorkers face rising energy costs while the president denies affordability crisis. "They look at their own bills. They look at their own lived experience. They see costs increasing for them," says EDF Action's David Kieve at PNS News. tinyurl.com/4ebz953w

26.01.2026 22:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
GOP adds to pain of soaring energy costs According to a Pew survey released in late November, two-thirds of those surveyed say the economic situation of U.S. Hispanics is worse today than it was a year ago, nearly double the amount who said ...

Donald Trump said he'd cut energy prices in half within 12 months, but they're up 13%, we write with Latino Victory in York Dispatch. The truth will matter this November. tinyurl.com/49a48w39

26.01.2026 21:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More toxic chemicals = more sickness. Itโ€™s really that simple.

House Republicans proposed weakening the Toxic Substances Control Act, the main law protecting us from the worst toxic chemicals. Tell Congress: our health is not for sale.

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23.01.2026 18:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Approved once. Used anywhere.  The standard for approvals under the proposal open the door to chemicals  being used for one thingโ€”such as in an industrial setting, then potentially being used in other casesโ€”like in homes, offices and schools."

"Approved once. Used anywhere. The standard for approvals under the proposal open the door to chemicals being used for one thingโ€”such as in an industrial setting, then potentially being used in other casesโ€”like in homes, offices and schools."

"A dangerous new loophole. The bill would allow chemicals created through so-called โ€œadvanced recyclingโ€โ€”basically burning plastic waste โ€”to be considered โ€œequivalentโ€ to chemicals already on the market without undergoing a safety review."

"A dangerous new loophole. The bill would allow chemicals created through so-called โ€œadvanced recyclingโ€โ€”basically burning plastic waste โ€”to be considered โ€œequivalentโ€ to chemicals already on the market without undergoing a safety review."

"Our health is not up for negotiation. Protect the Toxic Substance Control Act."

"Our health is not up for negotiation. Protect the Toxic Substance Control Act."

22.01.2026 16:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A black graphic reads, "A new legislative proposal may allow dangerous chemicals into your home. A new proposal from House Republicans would gut the Toxic Substances Control Act, the main law protecting us from the worst toxic chemicals. Swipe through for the lowlights."

A black graphic reads, "A new legislative proposal may allow dangerous chemicals into your home. A new proposal from House Republicans would gut the Toxic Substances Control Act, the main law protecting us from the worst toxic chemicals. Swipe through for the lowlights."

A black graphic reads, "Why should you care? The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is what helps keep toxic chemicals out of products you use everyday." Line art shows household cleaners, electronics, furniture, and toys.

A black graphic reads, "Why should you care? The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is what helps keep toxic chemicals out of products you use everyday." Line art shows household cleaners, electronics, furniture, and toys.

"EPAโ€™s Safety review will turn into a rubber stamp. The proposal drastically changes EPAs safety standard. Rather than proving safety, EPA would have to prove that a chemical would pose an unreasonable risk- shifting the burden of proof away from safety.

This is how dangerous chemicals like PFAS entered the market prior to TSCA reforms."

"EPAโ€™s Safety review will turn into a rubber stamp. The proposal drastically changes EPAs safety standard. Rather than proving safety, EPA would have to prove that a chemical would pose an unreasonable risk- shifting the burden of proof away from safety. This is how dangerous chemicals like PFAS entered the market prior to TSCA reforms."

"No more independent agency review. This proposal removes the requirement for the EPA to use an independent scientific process to assess a chemicalโ€™s safety.

Companies are now invited to evaluate their own chemicals and determine whether they are โ€œsafe.โ€"

"No more independent agency review. This proposal removes the requirement for the EPA to use an independent scientific process to assess a chemicalโ€™s safety. Companies are now invited to evaluate their own chemicals and determine whether they are โ€œsafe.โ€"

Our health is not up for negotiation. Tell Congress to protect the Toxic Substance Control Act.

22.01.2026 16:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good news? In this economy?

Yes! Last week, the District Court of D.C. ruled that the Trump administration illegally canceled clean energy projects in 16 states. The administration targeted states that did not vote for Trump in the 2024 election.

22.01.2026 16:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0