Scientists and Skeptics Gathered at Climate Week NYC for Serious Exploration of Solar Geoengineering
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This fall, we’re spreading the word about the impacts and costs of extreme weather events on our communities by hosting a series of events in a statewide “Make Polluters Pay” tour.
CCAN Action Fund released a new statewide poll, conducted by Global Strategy Group, that shows a whopping 92% of likely voters believe state lawmakers are failing to properly manage the rapid growth of data centers in the Commonwealth. They want action!
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Last week, CCAN hosted a solar reflection methods (SRM) Research Hub Crawl at Climate Week NYC on Wednesday. Many thanks to the scientists, policymakers, civil society organizations, and other climate leaders who joined us. While SRM is not a substitute for rapidly cutting greenhouse gas emissions, participants explored how research, public engagement, oversight, and governance should shape any consideration of the field. Learn more: chesapeakeclimate.org/scientists-and-skeptics-gathered-at-climate-week-nyc-for-serious-exploratio...#ClimateScience #ClimateAction #ClimatePolicy #SolarGeoengineering #SRMresearch #ClimateResearch #climatejustice #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalJustice #climatesolutions
Have you been burdened by your utility costs this year? Have you thought about electrifying your home but were overwhelmed by the process and planning? Sign-up to attend the webinar here: ccan.link/CCAN-HomeElectrificationPanel-Oct15Join us for our panel discussion with real Montgomery County residents sharing their experiences electrifying their homes, as well as more information from local government sustainability experts to help get you started. Featuring Keynote speaker Delegate Lorig Charkoudian!𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹: 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘆!WHEN: Thurs., October 15th, 6:00 - 8:00 PMWHERE: Aspen Hill Community Library Medium Room, 4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville, 20853Light snacks provided for attendees!RSVP to attend here: ccan.link/CCAN-HomeElectrificationPanel-Oct15#CleanEnergy #ElectrificationMD #ElectrifyMD #ElectricityCostsMD #ElectricityBillsMD #ClimateAction
RVA has the opportunity to lower the city’s building electricity bills by switching to solar, and City Council votes on it today! Join us at City Hall at 6 PM to pack the room and show Council that Richmond supports clean energy. Learn more: richmond.com/opinion/column/article_0121920c-6f63-4f15-bce7-2da1df2d77ab.html#RVASolar #ClimateActionRVA #RichmondCityCouncil #CleanEnergy #RVA #RichmondCity #SolarEnergy #CleanAir #VASolar
Just six months ago, people laughed at the thought of computers extinguishing the human race. No one’s laughing now. Top officials at Big Tech companies now say there is a 10% chance that artificial intelligence (AI) could eliminate all humans by the end of this decade! Obviously, to survive and control AI, citizens like us must fight back.That’s why Chesapeake Climate Action Network and Nature Forward are now organizing a historic conference called “People Over Data Centers.” It’s for Marylanders like you who want to DO something about the dangerous spread of AI data centers in our communities and across the nation.Join hundreds of Marylanders on Saturday, November 7 for the HUGE “People Over Data Centers” conference in Baltimore. Hear great speakers like Bill McKibben as well as local and state leaders fighting for ways to control data centers and AI. Get your ticket TODAY!SIGN UP NOW!At this summit, you’ll learn what Marylanders are already doing to pause AI data centers where they live. Indeed, 81% of Marylanders now live in a county or city with a temporary ban or moratorium. Come meet the activists who made that happen.We promise you’ll leave inspired, informed, and energized to push for statewide policies that only a massive movement like this one can achieve on data centers. We’ll give you new tools and tons of networking opportunities to make this fight part of your life.Join hundreds of Marylanders on Saturday, November 7 for the HUGE “People Over Data Centers” conference in Baltimore. Hear great speakers like Bill McKibben and local and state leaders fighting for ways to control data centers and AI. Get your ticket TODAY!Here are some of the panel discussions we have planned:Data centers and environmental justice: The impact on Maryland’s overburdened and underserved communitiesProtecting Maryland’s water, prime farmland, and open space.Data center impacts on utility bills and the grid: Demanding lower rates and a better system for the futureA push for a statewide moratorium and real standards? What should real reform look like in Annapolis in 2027AI: “Promises vs. Reality”And here are just a few of the speakers you’ll hear, ranging from frontline communities to the Maryland Statehouse – with more to come!» Bill McKibben, co-founder of Third Act, is a nationally recognized climate activist, author, and educator» Delegate Lorig Charkoudian represents Maryland’s District 20, Montgomery County, MD» Natalie Fani-Gonzalez, President of the Montgomery County Council, represents District 6» State Senator Katie Fry Hester represents Maryland’s District 9, Howard County, MD.» Councilmember Will Jawando is an “at-large” representative on the Montgomery County Council» Saul Levin, Program Director, Center for Nonviolent Conflict Research, hosts “The Hum” podcast.» Dayvon Love is Director of Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle.» Taylor Frazier McCollum is a Prince George’s County organizer with Maryland Green Party» Delegate Sheila Ruth represents Maryland’s District 44B in Baltimore County, MD.» Khalil Shahyd is Senior Strategist for Environmental Equity, Natural Resources Defense Council» State Senator Karen Lewis Young represents Maryland’s District 3, Frederick County, MDJoin hundreds of Marylanders on Saturday, November 7 for the HUGE “People Over Data Centers” conference in Baltimore. Hear great speakers like Bill McKibben and local and state leaders fighting for ways to control data centers and AI. Get your ticket TODAY!See you November 7! Maryland needs you. The planet needs you! chesapeakeclimate.org/peopleoverdatacenters
Gov. Moore’s new data center executive order makes meaningful progress, but Maryland communities need more than vague guardrails. Without a statewide moratorium and a firm requirement that new data centers run on 100% clean energy, our communities and climate remain vulnerable. Maryland must pause new approvals until enforceable protections for our air, water, land, energy grid, and communities are in place. Read the full statement: chesapeakeclimate.org/gov-moores-data-center-executive-order-takes-positive-steps-but-fails-to-em...Join us on November 7 in Baltimore for the People Over Data Centers Maryland Action Summit. Learn more at chesapeakeclimate.org/peopleoverdatacenters #PeopleOverDataCenters #MarylandClimate #CleanEnergy #AI #DataCenters #MDGov #MDLeg #MDPolitics #MarylandDataCenters
