Need some good #ClimateFriday news? Head to the Climate Wins Here map from @actonclimateus to learn more about investments in climate & clean jobs in your state, thanks to the #InflationReductionAct & the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act!

https://www.actonclimate.com/cwh-map

Want to track investments from the #IRA & Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act in your state? @actonclimateUS’ map breaks down funds by category, like:

⚡️Clean Energy & Power

🚗Clean Transportation

🌎Environmental Resilience/Remediation

🚉Infrastructure

https://www.actonclimate.com/cwh-map

Have you seen the Climate Action Campaign’s new, interactive map that tracks investments from the #IRA & Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act across the country? See what projects are already underway in your community here: https://www.actonclimate.com/cwh-map

#ClimateWinsHere

Original CAC Announcement: https://twitter.com/actonclimateUS/status/1636357369956376582?s=20
State-Specific Graphics (Let us know if you would like these graphics made for a different state!)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cQYUHiIm7RcfmvV1XjKi7W6wIaTNFQSN?usp=sharing

Climate Wins Here: State by State

What to say :

General

The #IRA has unlocked historic investments to combat the climate crisis and delivered results for people across the U.S. Learn more about how these investments are benefitting your state here! https://www.actonclimate.com/climate-wins-here

Public Health

Tailpipe pollution from fossil-fuel powered cars, buses, and trucks can create harmful, lasting effects on our air quality. The IRA is investing billions to provide cleaner transportation to keep our country moving!. https://www.actonclimate.com/climate-wins-here

Climate

The Inflation Reduction Act is estimated to slash climate pollution in the U.S. by an estimated 40% by 2030, getting us closer to @POTUS’ climate commitments. See how that goal is being met and what clean energy investments are coming to you → https://www.actonclimate.com/climate-wins-here

Jobs

#ClimateFriday fact: the IRA has created millions of jobs accelerating our clean economy and has encouraged innovation. Learn more about how the IRA and IIJA has boosted job rates in your state here → https://www.actonclimate.com/climate-wins-here

General Content

What to say:

Hitting 1 million U.S. electric vehicle sales this year? We'll call that a #ClimateFriday win! 🚗⚡️👏

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/electric-vehicles/chart-ev-sales-on-pace-to-break-1-million-in-us-this-year

When it comes to breathing clean air and protecting our climate, we already knew that solar & wind energy > coal energy but this report is showing that it's becoming our reality! ⚡️👏 #ClimateFriday

https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2023/04/electricity-from-solar-and-wind-surpass-coal-generation-in-first-two-months-of-2023/

"Climate change is a threat multiplier that builds upon injustices & puts those who are vulnerable at even greater risk."

A #ClimateFriday must-read from @MargotTBrown on the recent #StateOfTheAir Report & the disproportionate effects of climate change on Black communities.

https://wordinblack.com/2023/04/air-pollution-impacts-us-all-but-not-equally/

Need some #ClimateFriday listening? Lissa Lynch, of @NRDC's Climate & Clean Energy Program was just on the Volts podcast discussing potential #SolutionsForPollution from the @EPA!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4L5xqJxsxDdt2aV5YXqB0Y?si=EB57R_7-Qoyc59jYIxp_5Q

In the states:

Georgia

What to say:

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Georgia is becoming an auto industry hub. It just goes to show that when the #ClimateWins, #GA wins too. #ClimateFriday
https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/bidens-economic-investments-are-yielding-a-surge-in-american-auto-manufacturing/
Here’s another benefit from climate investments in the Inflation Reduction Act. Thanks to the new law, EV manufacturing is picking up in #GA. Now, the port is expanding to handle all the new EV shipments coming out of the state. This is how the #ClimateWins in #GA.
https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/02/15/georgia-us-agency-sign-expansion-plan-for-brunswick-harbor
Toxic coal ash is contaminating water in #GA, already claiming one young girl’s life. We cannot lose our youth to dangerous pollution. We need #SolutionsForPollution. https://energynews.us/newsletter/georgia-residents-lawsuit-blames-coal-ash-for-daughters-death/

Pennsylvania

What to say:

Op-Ed from Sharpsburg Mayor Brittany Reno:

"How can we expect our children to play outside when it’s hazardous to breathe the air? How can we encourage our seniors to stay active when the simple act of breathing the air in your own yard increases your risk of stroke?" We fully agree, Mayor Reno! #CutClimatePollution https://triblive.com/opinion/brittany-reno-protect-sharpsburgs-health-climate-cut-power-plant-pollution/
"...As mayor of Sharpsburg, a Rust Belt river town, I’m excited to play a role in writing the next chapter in our city’s energy story — one built on affordable, clean energy with less climate pollution." Talk about climate leadership from Sharpsburg's Mayor Brittany Reno! https://triblive.com/opinion/brittany-reno-protect-sharpsburgs-health-climate-cut-power-plant-pollution/

Good news this #ClimateFriday: "Enacting a 100% clean energy standard, along with new rules to capture methane from oil & gas operations, would create...67,000 new jobs & add $10.3 billion to #PA’s economy...while preventing...2,300 asthma attacks/year." https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2023/04/clean-energy-makes-economic-and-environmental-sense-for-pennsylvania-opinion.html
We need more #SolutionsForPollution to protect our air and our health from dangerous pollution like leaking & abandoned wells.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/orphan-well-cleanup-in-pennsylvania-underscores-enormity-of-task
Higher temperatures, longer periods of drought, and heavier rain events with higher flood volumes are creating harmful conditions for drinking water for private well owners in #PA. http://www.paenvironmentdigest.com/newsletter/default.asp?NewsletterArticleID=57365&SubjectID=

Arizona

What to say: 

Arizona's proud to be home to both @FirstSolar and a big part of the clean energy boom in the U.S.!⚡️☀️👏 #ClimateFriday #ClimateWinsHere https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-04/solar-panel-orders-point-to-clean-energy-boom-from-us-climate-law?leadSource=uverify%20wall
Looking for some good reading this #ClimateFriday? We'd suggest this piece from Sena Mohammed of Arizona Coalition for Change & @OVOV_AZ on her experience growing up in South Phoenix & the need for strong #SolutionsForPollution. https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2023/03/29/to-advance-environmental-justice-arizonans-need-strong-soot-pollution-standard/
“Merely breathing the air should not threaten our health, our quality of life, while shortening our lives.” We agree with @Hazelchandler18, we need #SolutionsForPollution and #CleanAirNow! https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2023/03/21/environmental-organizations-rally-at-the-arizona-capitol-for-clean-air/70027381007/

Michigan

What to say:

"...MI can take advantage of an expanded automotive value chain & remain an industry leader, attract & retain good jobs, & ensure that Michiganders reap the climate, health & economic benefits of the transition." @WorldResources' new report is good news for MI's clean economy! https://www.wri.org/research/michigan-ev-future-assessment-employment-just-transition
GM is launching a new EV model later this year AND is building a $200 million electric vehicle parts plant here in Michigan? Talk about a #ClimateFriday win-win! 🚗⚡️👏 https://electrek.co/2023/05/01/gm-plans-200m-parts-plant-silverado-ev/
Need a good #ClimateFriday read? Check out this piece from @ElizabethLisaD1 of @MiC4CA on the impact of toxic pollution on Detroit residents & the urgent need for #SolutionsForPollution from the @EPA. https://planetdetroit.org/2023/04/opinion-why-we-need-strong-air-pollution-regulations-for-better-health/
"Clean energy research firm RMI says Michigan could attract $26 billion in green energy investments if it takes full advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act...the state could also create 34,000 new clean energy jobs." Now that's a #ClimateFriday win! https://www.michiganradio.org/environment-climate-change/2023-02-19/climate-researchers-michigan-set-for-economic-boom-due-to-inflation-reduction-act
“Michigan's grid is becoming increasingly vulnerable to the extreme weather that comes with #ClimateChange.” Yes, you can chalk up your power outages to Climate Change. #ClimateFriday
https://www.greenmatters.com/news/michigan-power-outages

Wisconsin

What to say:

Op-Ed from Meteorologist Bob Lindmeier:

.@boblindmeier: "Science informs our day-to-day weather forecasts, & science informs our understanding of what’s causing climate change, & it tells us how to address it: primarily by eliminating the heat-trapping gasses that accumulate in our atmosphere." Read more: https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-as-a-meteorologist-im-issuing-an-alert-over-climate-change/article_cf5e2e4f-1e6d-55ec-9e7f-1d0862519e26.html
Meteorologist @boblindmeier's latest forecast: cloudy with a chance of disruptive effects from climate change. Read his op-ed on the need for the @EPA to #CutClimatePollution in order to curb the worst effects of toxic pollution on our health & our communities. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-as-a-meteorologist-im-issuing-an-alert-over-climate-change/article_cf5e2e4f-1e6d-55ec-9e7f-1d0862519e26.html

$10 billion for clean public transit & school buses in Wisconsin over the next 5 years, thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law? We'll call that a #ClimateFriday win! https://upnorthnewswi.com/2023/03/22/wisconsin-biden-infrastructure-law-so-far/

Suggested RT: https://twitter.com/WIClimateHealth/status/1641476377747795968?s=20

Renewable energy is creating another income stream for Wisconsin’s farmers. Count that as a #ClimateWin. #ClimateFriday
https://www.hngnews.com/deforest_times/news/business/wisconsin-s-renewable-energy-wave-is-prompting-some-farmers-to-lease-land-for-fields-of/article_4e8d920e-a729-11ed-8a4e-e3c30c85f89f.html
Climate action policies "are creating good, family-sustaining union jobs in real communities–allowing people like Akinlana Abdalla to forge a sustainable career in our nation’s clean energy future." Learn more this #ClimateFriday, via @EvergreenAction: [can link to either Evergreen’s video or blog post]
$255 MILLION in solar investments are coming to Wisconsin. What a #ClimateFriday win! https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/syndicated/federal-funding-help-wisconsin-communities-boost-investments-solar-clean-energy-solutions/
The #Wisconsin Energy Institute gathered researchers and industry leaders to discuss ways to meet the growing demand for alternatives to petroleum-based fuel and other chemicals. A great #ClimateFriday read: https://www.channel3000.com/news/wisconsin-energy-institute-discusses-ways-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-in-aviation/article_da38af84-a35d-11ed-a855-cf0f6bd5618d.html

Nevada

What to say:

Great news from @ClarkCountyNV for your #ClimateFriday: with the approval of their All-In Community Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, Clark County is taking some important steps to boost the clean energy economy in Nevada! https://www.nevadaconservationleague.org/clark-county-commission-approves-community-sustainability-and-climate-action-plan/

(alt link) https://lasvegassun.com/news/2023/apr/05/clark-county-commission-takes-major-step-to-reduce/

.@ClarkCountySch is getting 25 new electric school buses, ensuring cleaner air for our students & the neighborhoods that these buses drive through -- a major #ClimateFriday win for the clean energy movement in #NV!
Electric vehicle investments made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act are bringing thousands of manufacturing, mining, and construction jobs to #NV. When the #ClimateWins, Nevada wins. #ClimateFriday
https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/bidens-economic-investments-are-yielding-a-surge-in-american-auto-manufacturing/