Dave Willett
@davewillett.bsky.social
SVP, Communications--League of Conservation Voters.
Dino did really important reporting on climate and the environment at the Post and has always seemed like a good dude.
I was told today my Washington Post job is being eliminated
It's just a job, but it's one that I was proud to do for 8+ yrs alongside the best in the business
I'm here for opportunities to tell stories about the natural world and how we impact it
dino.grandoni@gmail.com
It's just a job, but it's one that I was proud to do for 8+ yrs alongside the best in the business
I'm here for opportunities to tell stories about the natural world and how we impact it
dino.grandoni@gmail.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Dino did really important reporting on climate and the environment at the Post and has always seemed like a good dude.
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📣 Republicans are (finally) realizing that Trump's attacks on clean energy are hurting families:
"The loss in the workforce and lost wages and the uncertainty for families... they could look at the President and say he canceled our project because it was solar" - Sen. Capito
"The loss in the workforce and lost wages and the uncertainty for families... they could look at the President and say he canceled our project because it was solar" - Sen. Capito
February 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
📣 Republicans are (finally) realizing that Trump's attacks on clean energy are hurting families:
"The loss in the workforce and lost wages and the uncertainty for families... they could look at the President and say he canceled our project because it was solar" - Sen. Capito
"The loss in the workforce and lost wages and the uncertainty for families... they could look at the President and say he canceled our project because it was solar" - Sen. Capito
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🚨 BIG CLEAN ENERGY NEWS: New York's Sunrise Wind, which will produce enough power for 600,000 homes, has been given the go-ahead by a federal judge to resume construction after being unlawfully paused by Trump.
This now means that ALL FIVE offshore wind projects halted by Trump have won in court.
This now means that ALL FIVE offshore wind projects halted by Trump have won in court.
Judge Deals Fifth Blow to Trump’s War on Offshore Wind Power
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:55 PM
🚨 BIG CLEAN ENERGY NEWS: New York's Sunrise Wind, which will produce enough power for 600,000 homes, has been given the go-ahead by a federal judge to resume construction after being unlawfully paused by Trump.
This now means that ALL FIVE offshore wind projects halted by Trump have won in court.
This now means that ALL FIVE offshore wind projects halted by Trump have won in court.
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FACT CHECK: Wind turbines do not freeze when properly weatherized.
Wind power overperformed in Texas during Winter Storm Fern and was a major reason why the state did not suffer the same blackouts as it did in 2021.
Meanwhile, natural gas prices increased by 60%. 🤔
Wind power overperformed in Texas during Winter Storm Fern and was a major reason why the state did not suffer the same blackouts as it did in 2021.
Meanwhile, natural gas prices increased by 60%. 🤔
Trump: "Coal doesn't mind very cold weather, right? You're not allowed to say the word 'coal' with preceding by saying 'clean, beautiful coal.' It's not affected by bad weather. The windmills are are frozen. You know that, right? They don't turn. The windmills aren't turning."
January 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM
FACT CHECK: Wind turbines do not freeze when properly weatherized.
Wind power overperformed in Texas during Winter Storm Fern and was a major reason why the state did not suffer the same blackouts as it did in 2021.
Meanwhile, natural gas prices increased by 60%. 🤔
Wind power overperformed in Texas during Winter Storm Fern and was a major reason why the state did not suffer the same blackouts as it did in 2021.
Meanwhile, natural gas prices increased by 60%. 🤔
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Congratulations to my dear friend Tiernan Sittenfeld on being named the next CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association!
Tiernan brought exceptional leadership to the League of Conservation Voters and has long been a powerful advocate for protecting our public lands.
Tiernan brought exceptional leadership to the League of Conservation Voters and has long been a powerful advocate for protecting our public lands.
Parks face more challenges than ever before, and Tiernan Sittenfeld is ready to meet them as NPCA's next CEO. Sittenfeld has spent more than two decades fighting for public lands, bold action on climate change, and clean air and water. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49Uw8Oy
National Parks Group Names Longtime Conservation Leader Tiernan Sittenfeld as New President and CEO
Sittenfeld joins NPCA after spending more than two decades fighting for public lands, bold action on climate change, and clean air and water for the League of Conservation Voters.
www.npca.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Congratulations to my dear friend Tiernan Sittenfeld on being named the next CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association!
Tiernan brought exceptional leadership to the League of Conservation Voters and has long been a powerful advocate for protecting our public lands.
Tiernan brought exceptional leadership to the League of Conservation Voters and has long been a powerful advocate for protecting our public lands.
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🚨 BIG CLIMATE NEWS: Massachusetts' Vineyard Wind, which will power 400,000 homes, has been given the go-ahead by a federal judge to resume construction after being unlawfully paused by Trump.
This is the 4th offshore wind project to win in court against the Trump administration this month alone!
This is the 4th offshore wind project to win in court against the Trump administration this month alone!
January 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM
🚨 BIG CLIMATE NEWS: Massachusetts' Vineyard Wind, which will power 400,000 homes, has been given the go-ahead by a federal judge to resume construction after being unlawfully paused by Trump.
This is the 4th offshore wind project to win in court against the Trump administration this month alone!
This is the 4th offshore wind project to win in court against the Trump administration this month alone!
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Iowans have seen their utility bills increase by 12% thanks to Trump and Republicans' War on Clean Energy.
Despite Iowa getting 63% of its energy from wind, Trump has repeatedly tried to shut down wind turbines.
He is making life unaffordable for Americans while giving tax breaks to billionaires.
Despite Iowa getting 63% of its energy from wind, Trump has repeatedly tried to shut down wind turbines.
He is making life unaffordable for Americans while giving tax breaks to billionaires.
As Trump Heads to Iowa to Trumpet Economy, Many Residents Feel Pain
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Iowans have seen their utility bills increase by 12% thanks to Trump and Republicans' War on Clean Energy.
Despite Iowa getting 63% of its energy from wind, Trump has repeatedly tried to shut down wind turbines.
He is making life unaffordable for Americans while giving tax breaks to billionaires.
Despite Iowa getting 63% of its energy from wind, Trump has repeatedly tried to shut down wind turbines.
He is making life unaffordable for Americans while giving tax breaks to billionaires.
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Fossil fuels are simply not reliable in winter weather.
Fossil Fuels Failed During Winter Storm Fern
Power plant outages in America's largest grid show we can't depend upon fossil fuels
thepowerline.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Fossil fuels are simply not reliable in winter weather.
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One year since Trump took office, life is worse than ever for Americans.
Our electricity bills are soaring, our environment is being destroyed, and our democracy is in danger.
We must fight for a cleaner, safer, and affordable future that works for ALL Americans, not just Big Oil billionaires.
Our electricity bills are soaring, our environment is being destroyed, and our democracy is in danger.
We must fight for a cleaner, safer, and affordable future that works for ALL Americans, not just Big Oil billionaires.
MEMO: Bringing the Receipts: One Year of Higher Costs Under Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Control of Washington
www.lcv.org
January 20, 2026 at 3:48 PM
One year since Trump took office, life is worse than ever for Americans.
Our electricity bills are soaring, our environment is being destroyed, and our democracy is in danger.
We must fight for a cleaner, safer, and affordable future that works for ALL Americans, not just Big Oil billionaires.
Our electricity bills are soaring, our environment is being destroyed, and our democracy is in danger.
We must fight for a cleaner, safer, and affordable future that works for ALL Americans, not just Big Oil billionaires.
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In just one year in office, Trump has managed to:
-Raise electricity prices by 13%
-Raise gas prices by nearly 60%
-Destroy 165,000 clean energy jobs
-Cancel enough clean energy projects to power 13 million homes
I thought Trump was supposed to lower prices on Day 1? Guess not.
-Raise electricity prices by 13%
-Raise gas prices by nearly 60%
-Destroy 165,000 clean energy jobs
-Cancel enough clean energy projects to power 13 million homes
I thought Trump was supposed to lower prices on Day 1? Guess not.
January 17, 2026 at 10:31 PM
In just one year in office, Trump has managed to:
-Raise electricity prices by 13%
-Raise gas prices by nearly 60%
-Destroy 165,000 clean energy jobs
-Cancel enough clean energy projects to power 13 million homes
I thought Trump was supposed to lower prices on Day 1? Guess not.
-Raise electricity prices by 13%
-Raise gas prices by nearly 60%
-Destroy 165,000 clean energy jobs
-Cancel enough clean energy projects to power 13 million homes
I thought Trump was supposed to lower prices on Day 1? Guess not.
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🚨 GOOD NEWS: A federal judge has given the go-ahead for New York's Empire Wind to resume construction after Trump tried to unlawfully stop the project.
This is a big win for lower costs and our environment!
Empire Wind is set to provide 500,000 New York homes with clean, reliable energy.
This is a big win for lower costs and our environment!
Empire Wind is set to provide 500,000 New York homes with clean, reliable energy.
New York's Empire Wind project to resume as federal judge hands a victory to offshore wind farm developers
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
www.cbsnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:20 PM
🚨 GOOD NEWS: A federal judge has given the go-ahead for New York's Empire Wind to resume construction after Trump tried to unlawfully stop the project.
This is a big win for lower costs and our environment!
Empire Wind is set to provide 500,000 New York homes with clean, reliable energy.
This is a big win for lower costs and our environment!
Empire Wind is set to provide 500,000 New York homes with clean, reliable energy.
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Data centers are driving up our energy costs.
Solar, wind and batteries can get electricity onto the grid fastest and at the lowest cost, so today’s agreement is a good first step, because we need tech companies to pay their fair share.
But we also need Trump’s War on Clean Energy to end.
Solar, wind and batteries can get electricity onto the grid fastest and at the lowest cost, so today’s agreement is a good first step, because we need tech companies to pay their fair share.
But we also need Trump’s War on Clean Energy to end.
White House, bipartisan governors call on biggest US grid operator to lower prices
The Trump administration and a group of bipartisan governors are trying to pressure the nation's largest regional electric grid operator to bring down electric prices, especially in the wake of hea...
thehill.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Data centers are driving up our energy costs.
Solar, wind and batteries can get electricity onto the grid fastest and at the lowest cost, so today’s agreement is a good first step, because we need tech companies to pay their fair share.
But we also need Trump’s War on Clean Energy to end.
Solar, wind and batteries can get electricity onto the grid fastest and at the lowest cost, so today’s agreement is a good first step, because we need tech companies to pay their fair share.
But we also need Trump’s War on Clean Energy to end.
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Every day the Trump administration makes it abundantly clear that they have zero regard for the health and well-being of the American people
January 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Every day the Trump administration makes it abundantly clear that they have zero regard for the health and well-being of the American people
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"Under President Trump, the E.P.A. plans to stop tallying gains from the health benefits caused by curbing two of the most widespread deadly air pollutants, fine particulate matter and ozone, when regulating industry"
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
"Under President Trump, the E.P.A. plans to stop tallying gains from the health benefits caused by curbing two of the most widespread deadly air pollutants, fine particulate matter and ozone, when regulating industry"
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Scoop: The EPA will no longer estimate the lives saved by reducing air pollution when writing clean-air regulations, according to documents reviewed by @nytimes.com.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Scoop: The EPA will no longer estimate the lives saved by reducing air pollution when writing clean-air regulations, according to documents reviewed by @nytimes.com.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
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CRGA is law! 🎉 Governor Pritzker *just* signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act into law, making Illinois the state with the STRONGEST response yet to the rollback of federal climate protections. 🧵 (1/4)
⚡️ Take action below!
⚡️ Take action below!
January 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
CRGA is law! 🎉 Governor Pritzker *just* signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act into law, making Illinois the state with the STRONGEST response yet to the rollback of federal climate protections. 🧵 (1/4)
⚡️ Take action below!
⚡️ Take action below!
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Trump’s unprecedented attacks on clean energy and our environment have done immense damage.
But all hope is not lost. States across the country are making progress lowering costs, building clean energy, and tackling climate change.
Here were the biggest climate and clean energy wins in 2025 👇
But all hope is not lost. States across the country are making progress lowering costs, building clean energy, and tackling climate change.
Here were the biggest climate and clean energy wins in 2025 👇
2025's Best Good Climate News: States Lead the Way on Clean Energy and Lower Bills
Activists and the Conservation Voters Movement fought for clean energy progress and lower energy bills across the country!
www.lcv.org
December 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Trump’s unprecedented attacks on clean energy and our environment have done immense damage.
But all hope is not lost. States across the country are making progress lowering costs, building clean energy, and tackling climate change.
Here were the biggest climate and clean energy wins in 2025 👇
But all hope is not lost. States across the country are making progress lowering costs, building clean energy, and tackling climate change.
Here were the biggest climate and clean energy wins in 2025 👇
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The President vetoed a bill to deliver safe, reliable drinking water to rural Coloradans.
Congress unanimously passed this bill. But he’s punishing us because we won’t bend to his corruption.
Trump’s pettiness is a disgrace. Congress must overturn his veto.
Congress unanimously passed this bill. But he’s punishing us because we won’t bend to his corruption.
Trump’s pettiness is a disgrace. Congress must overturn his veto.
Trump vetoes bi-partisan bill aimed at bringing clean, reliable drinking water to southeastern Colorado
The "Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act" would have completed a 130-mile pipeline aimed at bringing drinking water to 39 Colorado communities on the Eastern Plains.
www.denver7.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The President vetoed a bill to deliver safe, reliable drinking water to rural Coloradans.
Congress unanimously passed this bill. But he’s punishing us because we won’t bend to his corruption.
Trump’s pettiness is a disgrace. Congress must overturn his veto.
Congress unanimously passed this bill. But he’s punishing us because we won’t bend to his corruption.
Trump’s pettiness is a disgrace. Congress must overturn his veto.
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Another weird fact about Trump's first second-term veto being a bipartisan clean water project is that the project was started under President John F. Kennedy, according to (checks notes) Trump's first term Secretary of Interior: www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
NEW: President Trump's first veto of his second term kills a unanimous bill to fund a major drinking water project in Colorado. Trump had threatened punishment for Colorado for imprisoning his ally Tina Peters. www.9news.com/article/news...
Trump vetoes bill to fund Arkansas Valley conduit in Colorado
President Trump vetoed a bill to fund a pipeline project to bring clean drinking water to communities on the Eastern Plains between Pueblo and Lamar.
www.9news.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Another weird fact about Trump's first second-term veto being a bipartisan clean water project is that the project was started under President John F. Kennedy, according to (checks notes) Trump's first term Secretary of Interior: www.doi.gov/pressrelease...
Does your kid need gender affirming care?
*Gov't Intervention.
Does your kid need abortion care?
*Gov't Intervention.
Does your kid...not want to get polio?
*Hey that's up to you.
*Gov't Intervention.
Does your kid need abortion care?
*Gov't Intervention.
Does your kid...not want to get polio?
*Hey that's up to you.
Breaking news: The Trump administration plans to shift the federal government away from directly recommending most vaccines for children and suggest parents consult with doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
U.S. plans to stop recommending most childhood vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
wapo.st
December 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Does your kid need gender affirming care?
*Gov't Intervention.
Does your kid need abortion care?
*Gov't Intervention.
Does your kid...not want to get polio?
*Hey that's up to you.
*Gov't Intervention.
Does your kid need abortion care?
*Gov't Intervention.
Does your kid...not want to get polio?
*Hey that's up to you.
Oh so NOW it's up to families and doctors to make the best decision...
Breaking news: The Trump administration plans to shift the federal government away from directly recommending most vaccines for children and suggest parents consult with doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
U.S. plans to stop recommending most childhood vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
wapo.st
December 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Oh so NOW it's up to families and doctors to make the best decision...
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"We don’t need to weaken environmental protections to get cheaper, cleaner energy."
@velazquez.house.gov was clear: what we really need are policies to speed up renewable energy deployment and hold polluters accountable.
"That’s how we lower costs." 👏
@velazquez.house.gov was clear: what we really need are policies to speed up renewable energy deployment and hold polluters accountable.
"That’s how we lower costs." 👏
Opinion: New Yorkers deserve clean and affordable energy, not more fossil fuel greed
Despite what oil lobbyists claim, it’s not true that environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act are slowing down renewable energy projects.
www.cityandstateny.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"We don’t need to weaken environmental protections to get cheaper, cleaner energy."
@velazquez.house.gov was clear: what we really need are policies to speed up renewable energy deployment and hold polluters accountable.
"That’s how we lower costs." 👏
@velazquez.house.gov was clear: what we really need are policies to speed up renewable energy deployment and hold polluters accountable.
"That’s how we lower costs." 👏
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Last night, Trump claimed the economy has never been better and the cost of living is down.
Electric bills are up 13% this year. Every major utility in Florida is increasing their rates in 2025 and 2026. Does he think we don't notice?
Electric bills are up 13% this year. Every major utility in Florida is increasing their rates in 2025 and 2026. Does he think we don't notice?
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Last night, Trump claimed the economy has never been better and the cost of living is down.
Electric bills are up 13% this year. Every major utility in Florida is increasing their rates in 2025 and 2026. Does he think we don't notice?
Electric bills are up 13% this year. Every major utility in Florida is increasing their rates in 2025 and 2026. Does he think we don't notice?
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December 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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This week, House Republicans passed THREE BILLS to raise your electricity costs and abandon cheap, clean energy. Once again, they have chosen to double down on failed policies that have increased electricity prices 13% nationwide since the beginning of Trump’s term.
December 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This week, House Republicans passed THREE BILLS to raise your electricity costs and abandon cheap, clean energy. Once again, they have chosen to double down on failed policies that have increased electricity prices 13% nationwide since the beginning of Trump’s term.