Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

What to say:

• Thank you @POTUS for signing the historic Inflation Reduction Act - now it’s time to implement #SolutionsForPollution. Our #ClimateCantWait!

• The Inflation Reduction Act is law! It makes historic investments in climate, communities, clean energy + jobs. Thank you @POTUS for signing this bill into law. Now, we urge you to implement #SolutionsForPollution to achieve additional pollution reductions!

• @POTUS met the moment to #GetClimateDone by signing the historic Inflation Reduction Act into law. We can continue to #ActOnClimate by implementing additional #SolutionsForPollution!

• .@POTUS committed to cutting climate pollution by ½ by 2030 and with the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, we're closer to that goal. Still, we need @POTUS to implement additional strong #SolutionsForPollution.

• The historic Inflation Reduction Act will direct over $3 billion towards projects in communities disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis. We still need @POTUS to implement #SolutionsForPollution! https://earthjustice.org/brief/2022/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-climate 

• #DYK: Families could save over $1,000 in annual energy bills thanks to @POTUS signing the Inflation Reduction Act. We still need @POTUS to implement #SolutionsForPollution! 

• #DYK: more than $60 billion will be invested in manufacturing solar panels, batteries & other clean energy technologies in the US, thus increasing America's energy security & creating jobs? Learn more: https://earthjustice.org/brief/2022/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-climate 

General Extreme Weather Season

What to say:

• Extreme weather events like flooding, wildfires, droughts and heat waves are impacting our economy and driving higher costs for families. We need to #ActNow on climate & invest in #SolutionsForPollution. #ClimateFriday https://www.axios.com/2022/08/18/inflation-climate-change-economy-extreme-weather

• By 2053, 107 million Americans could experience extremely dangerous heat.  That’s why we need to #ActNow on climate and invest in solutions to protect communities and families from the climate crisis. https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/15/weather/extreme-heat-belt-us-impact-study-climate/index.html

• This summer, Americans have been experiencing more frequent and severe extreme weather events like heat waves and floods, affecting our communities and people’s finances. Read more for #ClimateFriday: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1115496234 

• #DYK: More Americans that have experienced extreme weather events are seeing the connection to climate change? It’s time #ActNow on climate. #ClimateFriday https://thecurrentga.org/2022/08/16/most-americans-who-have-faced-extreme-weather-see-a-link-to-climate-change-republicans-included/

• Do long droughts make flooding worse? Signs point to yes! This is why we need to #ActOnClimate now! Read: https://www.wired.com/story/drought-causing-floods/ 

• Cutting methane is a climate solution, and the Inflation Reduction Act helps us get there! Learn more about that here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/climate-bill-has-plan-to-slash-methane-emissions 

• We’re entering “danger season” — when communities are most at risk of experiencing back-to-back climate disasters like heat waves, wildfires, drought and storms. #ClimateCantWait and that’s why we need #SolutionsForPollution now. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-25/this-wildfire-hurricane-season-will-bring-colliding-climate-disasters

East

Georgia

What to say:

• The Inflation Reduction Act will help #Georgia fight the climate crisis, grow it’s #cleanenergy economy and advance justice. Thank you  @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats for working to #GetClimateDone! 

• Will the #PeachState need to adopt a new name? The climate crisis and rising temperature are harming #Georgia peaches and hurting farmers. https://www.treehugger.com/climate-change-georgia-peach-farmers-new-varieties-6499368

• Our beloved #Georgia peaches are at risk due to #ClimateChange. @KRWG explains how farmers are trying to adapt. #ClimateFriday https://www.krwg.org/2022-08-02/for-georgia-to-stay-the-peach-state-farmers-are-trying-to-adapt-to-climate-change 

• Warmer temperatures this winter could impact blueberry and peach farmers’ crops. We need #SolutionsForPollution to support Georgians and famers. https://www.dailycitizen.news/news/lifestyles/growings-on-warming-georgia/article_190126a6-2311-11ed-9923-b337ee209403.html 

Pennsylvania

What to say:

• The Inflation Reduction Act will help #Pennsylvania fight the climate crisis, grow it’s #cleanenergy economy and advance justice. Thank you  @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats for working to #GetClimateDone! 

• About 40% of #Pennsylvania is under “abnormally dry” conditions, increasing the chance for droughts across the state.  We need climate solutions to protect our local economy. https://patch.com/pennsylvania/across-pa/historic-drought-conditions-threaten-pa-region

• While it’s still summer in PA, @YDRcom warns Pennsylvanians to brace for this winter with the threat of “significant” weather disturbances on the horizon. #ClimateFriday https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2022/08/02/snow-ice-storms-bound-for-pennsylvania-farmers-almanac-winter-forecast/65389109007/

• How will the Inflation Reduction Act benefit Pennsylvanians? 

✅ Save families money on energy costs 

✅ Create clean energy jobs 

✅ Boost resilient communities  

https://www.penncapital-star.com/energy-environment/how-will-the-inflation-reduction-act-help-pa-fight-climate-change-thursday-morning-coffee/

New Jersey

What to say:

• The Inflation Reduction Act will help #NewJersey fight the climate crisis, grow it’s #cleanenergy economy and advance justice. Thank you  @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats for working to #GetClimateDone! 

• Droughts are continuing to worsen in #NewJersey with parts of seven counties now under a “severe drought”. We need to #ActNow on climate & invest in solutions.  https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/environment/2022/08/18/nj-drought-status-severe-reservoir-levels/65409143007/

• Heads up on the Jersey Shore: looks like high tide flooding across the Jersey Shore is likely to increase about 8 fold or more by 2050, according to new predictions from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (@NOAA). Learn more here: https://www.app.com/story/news/local/monmouth-county/2022/08/03/jersey-shore-high-tide-flooding-increasing-noaa/65389862007/ 

• ☀️Droughts in #NewJersey are getting worse. ☀️ Over 50% of the entire state is in a moderate drought or worse. That’s why we need #SolutionsForPollution now. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/weather-stories/severe-drought-conditions-expand-despite-this-weeks-rains/3838565/

Virginia

What to say: 

• The Inflation Reduction Act will help #Virginia fight the climate crisis, grow it’s #cleanenergy economy and advance justice. Thank you  @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats for working to #GetClimateDone! 

• Some fantastic news for Hampton Roads: an $11 million grant from the @US_EDA  will create a training network that focuses on clean energy jobs - among others - & helps boost the clean energy economy. Read here: https://www.pilotonline.com/business/jobs/va-nm-grant-maritime-energy-20220804-o2p5ufpwb5aejibl3ipvh7mzwe-story.html

• Get ready, Virginians – the Inflation Reduction Act is going to supercharge the Old Dominion’s clean energy transition. https://www.virginiamercury.com/2022/08/09/buckle-up-folks-this-federal-climate-bill-is-going-to-supercharge-virginias-energy-transition/ 

New Hampshire

What to say:

• The Inflation Reduction Act will help #NewHampshire fight the climate crisis, grow it’s #cleanenergy economy and advance justice. Thank you  @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats for working to #GetClimateDone! 

• With ongoing severe droughts and extreme temperatures, #NewHampshire farmers are finding crops dissipate. We need climate solutions to protect our economy and agriculture. #ClimateFriday https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2022-08-15/northeastern-farmers-face-new-challenges-with-severe-drought

• Multiple droughts are expected to become the norm in New Hampshire. Read more for #ClimateFriday: https://www.wmur.com/article/short-term-droughts-new-hampshire-climate-future/40734373 

West

Arizona

What to say: 

• The Inflation Reduction Act will help #Arizona fight the climate crisis, grow it’s #cleanenergy economy and advance justice. Thank you  @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats for working to #GetClimateDone! 

• Monsoon storms continue to bring heavy rain, wind and dust across the valley. The climate crisis is fueling monsoon and harming communities in #Arizona. #ActNow #ClimateFriday

• https://www.12news.com/article/weather/monsoon/arizona-weather-rain-flagstaff-big-monsoon-weekend-aug-17-2022/75-db69b75a-7b19-4b8e-afd2-6b34c5cd1b25

• #ClimateFriday weather signal: from drought to drowning, #ExtremeWeather in Arizona is making flash flooding worse too. https://www.foxweather.com/watch/play-5d08db136000ee8 

• #ClimateChange and extreme heat, made worse by the climate crisis, are worsening allergies and asthma, causing deaths in Arizona and beyond. #ClimateFriday https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2022/08/02/climate-change-arizona-heat-deaths-allergies-health/ 

Michigan

What to say:

• It’s getting hot in #Michigan! A summer day in 2100 could be as hot as the deep South by 2100. #ClimateCantWait and that’s why we need #SolutionsForPollution. Learn more: https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2022/08/a-michigan-summer-day-could-be-as-hot-as-the-deep-south-by-2100.html

• The Inflation Reduction Act will help #Michigan fight the climate crisis, grow it’s #cleanenergy economy and advance justice. Thank you  @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats for working to #GetClimateDone! 

• Here's some great #ClimateFriday news from Michigan: the Wolverine State is #1 in the US for energy job growth according to the US Energy & Employment Jobs Report (USEER). Read more about it here: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2022/08/04/michigan-top-state-for-energy-sector-job-growth 

• #ClimateFriday read: rising temperatures in Michigan have created a new home for Canada Geese, as opposed to migrating further south for the summer. #ClimateChange https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2022/07/more-canada-geese-michigan-heat/ 

Wisconsin

What to say:

• Hotter temperatures in #Wisconsin are forcing residents to purchase air conditioners. The lack of cooling on extreme heat days could have devastating impacts on eldery residents. #ClimateCantWait https://pbswisconsin.org/news-item/as-midwest-summers-get-hotter-milwaukees-most-at-risk-have-an-unmet-need-air-conditioning/

• The Inflation Reduction Act will help #Wisconsin fight the climate crisis, grow it’s #cleanenergy economy and advance justice. Thank you  @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats for working to #GetClimateDone! 

• The new “extreme heat belt” could form from Texas to #Wisconsin by 2053. Climate change is fueling rising temperatures and extreme weather. https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2022/08/15/new-extreme-heat-belt-could-form-texas-wisconsin-2053/1681660578239/

• Drought, extreme heat, and flooding are just a few examples of the threats faced by Wisconsin’s waterways due to #ClimateChange. Read more for #ClimateFriday: https://www.channel3000.com/for-the-record-examining-the-health-and-future-of-wisconsins-waterways/ 

• #ExtremeWeather events continue to ruin summer plans as concerts and other outdoor events are being canceled across Wisconsin. #ClimateFriday https://www.nbc15.com/2022/08/03/concert-square-postponed-aug-4/ 

Nevada

What to say:

• The Inflation Reduction Act will help #Nevada fight the climate crisis, grow it’s #cleanenergy economy and advance justice. Thank you  @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats for working to #GetClimateDone! 

• Megadroughts continue to impact and threaten #Nevadan families and communities. We don’t have a second to waste to #ActOnClimate. https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/16/politics/water-cuts-drought-climate-change-what-matters/index.html 

• Casinos in Las Vegas are dealing with water damage amidst flash flooding and severe thunderstorms in Nevada. #ClimateFriday ​​https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/las-vegas-flooding-monsoon-storm