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Candice Youngblood
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Environmental attorney working toward environmental justice and a zero-emissions future • views my own
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We just rolled out the latest version of the Industrial Equity Mapper. I must say I think it's pretty good. industriouslabs.org/issues/indus...
Industrial Equity Mapper
Stories of Industrial Pollution in the U.S.
industriouslabs.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Rise and shine with a cleaner cup of coffee.

Bellwether Coffee is grinding out an electric alternative to typical fossil fuel-powered bean roasters — an appliance that could let every coffee shop save money and become a roaster.
This startup’s electric roasters cut carbon and costs from…
Bellwether produces all-electric, efficient machines that replace gas-burning roasters, giving cafes a sustainable – and affordable – way to roast their…
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October 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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In case you missed the good news: @governor.ca.gov vetoed #SB34, a dangerous bill that would have made it more difficult to clean the air in the nation’s smog capital
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In a Win for Clean Air and Common Sense, Governor Newsom Vetoes SB 34
Legislation would have tied Southern California air regulators’ hands and made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in the nation’s smog capital
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October 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for standing strong for Californians and the right to breathe clean air.

This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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VICTORY: @governor.ca.gov just signed #AB1167 to prevent utilities from forcing customers to pay for utility lobbying and advertising costs!
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October 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Great news: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Ratepayer Protection Act, which prevents for-profit utilities like PG&E and SoCalGas from forcing customers to pay for political lobbying and promotional ads.

This will lower energy bills for Californians - a big win!
California Passes Law Lowering Energy Bills and Protecting Californians from Utility Misbehavior
The California Ratepayer Protection Act (AB 1167) prevents utilities from forcing customers to pay for utility lobbying and advertising costs
earthjustice.org
October 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Every time Californians pay their utility bill, they may also be footing the bill for their utility's lobbying costs.

#AB1167 would put an end to this.

@governor.ca.gov let's sign this important bill!
A New Law Can Cut Expenses that Shouldn’t Be in Californians' Utility Bills
It's up to Governor Newsom to sign AB 1167 into law and give Californians the protections other states are already enjoying.
earthjustice.org
October 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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@governor.ca.gov let's get this done!
October 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Love to see the Electric Truck and Bus coalition doing great work! So frustrating that Metro is fighting electrification at every step. Good to keep their feet to the fire. www.dailynews.com/2025/09/24/e...
Environmental, labor groups say LA Metro’s conversion to electric buses is too slow
Environment and labor groups demand LA Metro move ahead with electrifying its bus fleet, at least by 50% for ’28 Olympics
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September 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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It takes a LOT to get a bill all the way through the CA legislature. Help us seal the deal by asking @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign AB 1167 (protecting Californians from paying utility political & promotional costs in their energy bills) and AB 1280 (supporting industrial electrification)!
September 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Our team had a great morning urging @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to move faster in electrifying its bus fleet!
September 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
After the Olympic and Paralympic Games leave Los Angeles, Angelenos deserve a legacy beyond stadiums and smog. #ElectrifyLA28 #FutureIsElectric

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LA Should Go for the Gold When It Comes to Electric Transit Buses
With the LA 2028 Olympics looming, LA Metro should keep pace with Olympic cities.
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September 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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@candyoungblood.bsky.social has it right:
"Not only are we far behind what Metro itself has committed to. Also, that is not keeping pace with other host cities. We have only three years go get there so we have to take action today.”
www.dailynews.com/2025/09/24/e...
Environmental, labor groups say LA Metro’s conversion to electric buses is too slow
Environment and labor groups demand LA Metro move ahead with electrifying its bus fleet, at least by 50% for ’28 Olympics
www.dailynews.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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That’s us 😎
Public comments: several Electric Truck & Bus Coalition speakers urges bus electrification.
September 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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​In California, Earthjustice's @righttozero.bsky.social campaign has scored wins that are transforming the energy sector. This includes landmark laws to shift the grid off fossil fuels by 2045, electrify transit, and lower utility bills — setting the standard for zero-emissions work nationwide.
September 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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TOMORROW we're hosting a rally with breakfast tacos and coffee!

We'll be telling @metrolosangeles.bsky.social that now is the time to recommit to electrifying Los Angeles' bus fleet.

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Rally for LA Metro Electric Buses
Join the LA County Electric Truck and Bus Coalition for a rally to get LA Metro to recommit to electrifying its bus fleet.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Take action today to get more electric buses on LA's roads!
🗣 Tell the LA Metro Board to electrify our buses before the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games! Let's #ElectrifyLA28 for lasting benefits for Angelenos: cleaner air, good jobs, and better rides for passengers and drivers alike.

Take action here: earthjustice.org/action/tell-...
Tell the LA Metro Board to electrify our buses
Urge the LA metro board to electrify their buses before the 2028 games.
earthjustice.org
September 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🗣 Tell the LA Metro Board to electrify our buses before the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games! Let's #ElectrifyLA28 for lasting benefits for Angelenos: cleaner air, good jobs, and better rides for passengers and drivers alike.

Take action here: earthjustice.org/action/tell-...
Tell the LA Metro Board to electrify our buses
Urge the LA metro board to electrify their buses before the 2028 games.
earthjustice.org
September 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Etransit buses are just better than methane burning buses for riders. Took a SM big blue gillig ebus & it was quiet & clean. Took a methane burner back & it was loud & funky smelling

Now don’t get me wrong - we need to keep using combustion buses until the end of useful life but ebuses are better.
September 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Grab some breakfast tacos and coffee and join us for a rally to demand @metrolosangeles.bsky.social embrace a bold plan to Electrify LA28.

🗓️ Thursday, September 25 at 9 am
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September 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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This month, we partnered with @earthjustice.org and Bellwether Coffee to welcome California policymakers and agency leaders to their facility in Berkeley to explore how coffee roasting can operate without relying on fossil fuels.
August 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Coffee is a popular drink in California, yet the process of roasting coffee beans can be expensive and environmentally damaging. I took a tour of Berkeley's Bellwether Coffee, which is leading clean tech innovation with the development of an all-electric, ventless coffee roaster.
August 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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“These are dark times. But remember, California is being targeted because our leadership has made a difference.” @lasmogguy.bsky.social

#FutureIsElectric
August 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM