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    Feb 25

    A momentous victory! 🎉 Fracking is now *banned* in the Delaware River Basin, a safeguard that will protect the waters and residents of the basin spanning New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

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  2. 7 hours ago

    We're thrilled that is launching $3 million in grants for organizations that center equity & justice and support the infrastructure needed to power our environmental movement.🙌🏽 Learn more about the new movement infrastructure grantees:

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  3. 8 hours ago

    ☀️ Some good news to brighten up your feed! This is a historic moment. Fracking banned in the Delaware River Basin marks a commitment to protecting human and environmental health.

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  4. 9 hours ago

    With only 360 North Atlantic right whales remaining in our oceans today, this majestic species needs your help! Join us by urging NOAA to take forceful and immediate action to reverse course and immediately adopt strong, effective protections today. ⤵️

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  5. 11 hours ago

    This week, Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board gave final approval to an electrical substation in East Boston. E. Boston is already an overburdened environmental justice community and the community is making it clear that the fight isn't over.

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  6. 13 hours ago

    “Right now, the 2020s are a decade of climate emergency and people hungry, jobless, and dying. But our Dream cannot wait, be deferred or denied any longer.” — Activist

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  7. Feb 27

    For Domingo Morales, composting is a communal act that can build economic sustainability in underserved areas. As a winner, Domingo's new initiative is bringing power back to local communities through composting. ✊🏾

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  8. Feb 27

    Cheryl Johnson, on her mother’s biggest accomplishment, the founder of environmental justice: “Seeing environmental justice be part of the conversations today.” 🙌

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  9. Feb 27

    ICYMI: After a coal plant shut down in Peoria, Illinois, residents received grants from an $8.6M settlement for community projects. One of the recipients, Jubilee Ministries, used its funds to place more than 100 residents in new jobs!

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  10. Feb 27

    With increasing extreme weather disasters as the climate crisis intensifies, we must act now to protect communities by ensuring our water systems can continue to operate during these events. NRDC’s Erik Olson outlines exactly what needs to be done. ⬇️

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  11. Feb 27

    The would designate about 1.5 million acres of public land as wilderness and incorporate more than 1.2k river miles into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, ultimately helping us achieve .

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  12. Feb 26

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  13. Feb 26

    Access to better food at schools can cut down on food waste & improve students’ health. "The more we can create stable markets for producers between farms, schools & institutions, the stronger those regional food systems will be,” - Lena Brook, NRDC Director of Food Campaigns

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  14. Feb 26

    🍃🚛 It's time to clear the air with new clean truck rules! Switching to cleaner heavy-duty vehicles will reduce toxic air pollution and bring economic & health benefits to states that choose to adopt them. Learn more ➡️

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  15. Feb 26

    The time is now to make the changes that will ensure affordable, clean, reliable electricity in times of crisis. These changes must happen not only in Nevada, but at the local level across the entire country. Read Dylan’s blog to learn more: ➡️

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  16. Feb 26

    5⃣Integrating the Western energy grid. A fully integrated Western energy grid would improve reliability by allowing participating states to more easily and affordably coordinate emergency power system reserves.

    Suburban Nevada neighborhood. Getty Images
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  17. Feb 26

    4⃣Managing electricity demand. Demand flexibility programs automatically turn down electricity demands such as lighting, space conditioning, and water heating when needed and turn them up when wind and solar resources are plentiful.

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  18. Feb 26

    3⃣Improving resource planning. By planning for future weather patterns and modeling how to best manage the power system in times of crisis, the state can be more prepared to meet energy needs during extreme heat.

    Lightning strikes in the Nevada desert. Bureau of Land Management NV
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  19. Feb 26

    2⃣Better insulating buildings. A well-insulated building will stay cool even after the air conditioning turns off, reducing day-to-day energy use & keeping people comfortable for longer in times of crisis.

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  20. Feb 26

    1⃣Investing in energy efficiency programs. By making it easier for Nevadans to buy appliances that conserve energy, can reduce overall demand to ensure there’s enough power for everyone, even on the hottest summer days.

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  21. Feb 26

    Reno-based NRDC Senior Scientist, Dylan Sullivan shares 5 ways Nevada can fortify its energy system & make progress on climate goals at the same time: 🧵⬇️

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