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Casey Katims
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Helping governors fight climate change at @usclimate.bsky.social. 🌎 Previously with EPA, Gov. Inslee & Rep. DelBene. Personal account.
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🌎 Over 100 U.S. leaders are traveling to #COP30 with one message: the U.S. is still in.

Led by @govevers.wisconsin.gov, @govmlg.bsky.social, Gina McCarthy & Mayor Kate Gallego, we’re showcasing how local climate solutions are lowering energy costs, growing jobs & cutting pollution.
October 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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The governors of Wisconsin & Hawaii just joined a nationwide push to make clean cars more affordable & accessible for all Americans — joining 11 other governors from across the U.S.
Wisconsin and Hawaiʻi Governors Join Affordable Clean Cars Coalition | U.S. Climate Alliance
The governors of Wisconsin and Hawaiʻi have joined the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition — a growing partnership among governors to help sustain America’s transition to cleaner and more affordable cars,...
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September 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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It is literally EPA’s job to protect Americans from environmental harm.

Denying climate change & firing the nation’s scientists does not alter the facts — nor does it keep us safe.
usclimate.bsky.social U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · Jul 29
Americans deserve the truth about the climate crisis. Greenhouse gas pollution endangers our health & welfare — period.

Our statement on EPA’s climate denial decision from co-chairs @governor.ca.gov and @govevers.wisconsin.gov:

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Quote from Alliance co-chairs California Governor Gavin Newsom and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers: “Americans deserve the truth from their federal government about the climate crisis. No amount of burying research or firing scientists will change the facts: Greenhouse gas pollution causes climate change and endangers our health and welfare — period. From devastating floods to extreme heat to catastrophic wildfire, Americans are seeing the deadly impacts of climate change with their own eyes, and we won’t be deceived by the Trump administration’s reckless abandonment of science and the law.”
July 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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On the hottest day this year, clean energy on New England’s grid helped prevent blackouts & saved consumers over $20M — per @canarymedia.com.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
A heat wave hit New England's grid. Clean energy saved the day.
On the hottest day this year, behind-the-meter solar panels and a growing network of batteries helped prevent blackouts and saved consumers millions of…
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July 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Today is just a really, really sad day for America.
July 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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GOVERNORS on today’s passage of extreme anti-climate megabill:

“We refuse to follow Congress off this cliff.”

More from @governor.ca.gov & @govevers.wisconsin.gov: usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
U.S. Climate Alliance Co-Chairs, Govs. Newsom and Evers, Issue Statement on Congressional Passage of Anti-Climate Megabill | U.S. Climate Alliance
Alliance co-chairs California Governor Gavin Newsom and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a statement in response to Congressional passage of a budget reconciliation bill that increases energy cost...
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July 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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10 years of marriage equality in the US.

A decade later, I’m filled with gratitude to be able to marry who I love — & for all our leaders keeping up the fight for full equality.
Me with Congresswoman DelBene wearing a rainbow pin on the Supreme Court steps Rainbow flags being waved in front of the Supreme Court
June 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Public lands belong to all of us — and there’s no excuse for selling them off to the highest bidder.
governorferguson.bsky.social Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · Jun 23
Washingtonians should know Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ now includes selling off our public lands — including national forests — to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
Headline from KXLY reading: "Big Beautiful Bill could put millions of acres of Washington, Idaho public land up for sale." Mt. Baker in the background.
June 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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📽 As severe weather events and wildfires threaten our way of life, @tinakotek.bsky.social‬ isn’t waiting to act.

Oregon is strengthening community resilience with new renewable energy projects.

Watch ⬇️
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Oregon: Building Community Resilience Through Climate Action
YouTube video by U.S. Climate Alliance
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June 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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I’m excited that Colorado is joining 10 other states in the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition! Together, we’ll fight against efforts to undermine clean air and push for more access to electric vehicles for consumers who want them.
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Photo of Governor Jared Polis at Electric Charging press event with a shadow and white text to list Governors who are leading the charge to expand clean energy with the list featuring the following: Gavin Newsom, California; Jared Polis, Colorado; Matt Meyer, Delaware; Maura Healey, Massachusetts; Wes Moore, Maryland; Phil Murphy, New Jersey; Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico; Kathy Hochul, New York; Tina Kotek, Oregon; Dan McKee, Rhode Island; and Bob Ferguson, Washington.
May 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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It’s great to see 11 states forming the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition, a development both so necessary given federal attacks, and so promising given the enormous strides forward of affordable EVs. Plug in! Take off! usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
U.S. Climate Alliance Governors Launch Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to Expand Americans’ Access to Newer and Cleaner Vehicles | U.S. Climate Alliance
Today, the U.S. Climate Alliance announced the launch of the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition by 11 of its member governors to sustain America’s transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, support ...
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May 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Great news to see governors fighting for their states' right to protect clean air and consumers!
usclimate.bsky.social U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · May 23
Yesterday, Congress voted to try to put America in reverse.

Today, 11 of our governors are launching the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to keep us moving forward — toward cleaner air, more consumer choice & lower costs.

➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
o U.S. Climate Alliance Governors Launch Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to Expand Americans’ Access to Newer and Cleaner Vehicles o 11 Alliance governors join coalition o Participating states will sustain America’s transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, support U.S. automotive manufacturers and workers, and preserve states’ clean air authority.
May 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Governors are joining forces to keep America moving forward — toward cleaner, more affordable cars.
usclimate.bsky.social U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · May 23
Yesterday, Congress voted to try to put America in reverse.

Today, 11 of our governors are launching the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to keep us moving forward — toward cleaner air, more consumer choice & lower costs.

➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
o U.S. Climate Alliance Governors Launch Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to Expand Americans’ Access to Newer and Cleaner Vehicles o 11 Alliance governors join coalition o Participating states will sustain America’s transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, support U.S. automotive manufacturers and workers, and preserve states’ clean air authority.
May 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Proud to be the first Midwest governor to serve as co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance.

I will fight like hell to build the cleaner, healthier future our kids and grandkids deserve here in Wisconsin and across America.
May 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Americans want cleaner air and water, lower costs, and healthier communities — and that’s exactly what @usclimate.bsky.social governors are delivering.

I look forward to partnering with my fellow governors to keep America on track.
May 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Meet America’s governors who’ll be leading the climate fight this year:
May 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Shutting down the Energy Star program will raise your energy costs and make you sicker. There is no good policy reason to shut it down. None. It saves people lots of money and helps cut pollution. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/c...
E.P.A. Plans to Shut Down the Energy Star Program
www.nytimes.com
May 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Clean cars mean good-paying jobs — right here in America.
govpritzker.illinois.gov Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · May 5
I'm proud to announce Rivian is constructing a new supplier park in Normal — creating jobs and attracting investments from across the globe to Illinois.

We aren’t just making EVs, we're creating an entire ecosystem that bolsters our workforce and strengthens the EV supply chain.
Rivian Deepens Illinois Ties With $120 Million EV Supplier Park
Rivian Automotive Inc. is investing $120 million in a new supplier park in Illinois, another win for Governor JB Pritzker after the company announced a $1.5 billion plan to expand its plant in the sta...
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May 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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🗣️ States will keep advancing a cleaner, healthier future. Full stop.
usclimate.bsky.social U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · May 1
Our statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote targeting state clean vehicle programs ⬇️
May 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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The US National Climate Assessment is a national treasure. The authors are volunteers, & it was a career highlight for me to have been the Lead Author of the NCA6 Climate Mitigation Chapter. The career public servants who led my chapter & the overall NCA6 are heroes. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/c...
National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration
The Trump administration told researchers it was “releasing” them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt.
www.nytimes.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Why Trump can’t stop states from fighting climate change — per @gristnews.bsky.social
Why Trump can't stop states from fighting climate change
The United States has never really cared much about tackling climate change, at least at the federal level. Up until the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA — which handed out billi...
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April 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Happy Earth Day from our team at @usclimate.bsky.social! 💚🌱🌎
Eleven U.S. Climate Alliance staff members wearing green for Earth Day, holding plants and standing in front of an Alliance banner.
April 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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State climate action means lower costs, cleaner air & more good jobs — and as always, Janet Mills leads the way.
usclimate.bsky.social U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · Apr 22
📽️ On #EarthDay, we’re celebrating how Governor Janet Mills is creating jobs, tackling pollution & lowering costs across Maine — one heat pump at a time.

This is the path to a cleaner, healthier & safer America.

youtu.be/pjxqjEd-Zcg
Maine: Transforming America One Heat Pump at a Time
YouTube video by U.S. Climate Alliance
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April 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Heat pumps are the future. 👇
volts.wtf David Roberts @volts.wtf · Apr 17
An experiment: in Queens, the public housing authority switched out a bunch of radiators for air-source heat pumps.

The results, two years later: 87% energy savings, bills cut in half, & cozy, comfortable, happy residents.
Electric Heat Pumps Get Warm Reviews at Queens Public Housing Development
Woodside Houses residents say the eco-friendly alternatives to steam radiators have served them well through the winter.
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April 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Yet another governor speaks up in defense of state climate action. 👇
usclimate.bsky.social U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · Apr 14
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont: “We’re not going to change what we do…I want to protect my kids. I want to protect the money we’re investing to keep you safe from flooding.”

Read via @ctmirror.org ⬇️
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CT undeterred as Trump signs state climate laws executive order
Experts say an executive order on state climate actions does not carry legal heft, and Lamont says CT is 'not going to change what we do.'
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April 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM