Dr. Frances Colón
@fcoloninfl.bsky.social
climate action 🌊 , science diplomacy 🌎 , women in STEM 🧬 , 🇵🇷, Miami 🦩. Born at 330.2 ppm CO2.
The return of the climate COP to a democracy could not come at a more decisive moment. Progressive leaders must show that climate action is national strength. My oped w/ collaborator
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November 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The return of the climate COP to a democracy could not come at a more decisive moment. Progressive leaders must show that climate action is national strength. My oped w/ collaborator
@johanhassel.bsky.social for @elpais.com: t.co/kbA0WU16uA
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Inspiring week in Rio de Janeiro at the #COP30 Local Leaders Forum where US mayors, governors, and businesses showcased how we are still in the climate fight by lowering emissions, cutting energy costs, strengthening resilience, and creating jobs— no matter what happens in DC.
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Inspiring week in Rio de Janeiro at the #COP30 Local Leaders Forum where US mayors, governors, and businesses showcased how we are still in the climate fight by lowering emissions, cutting energy costs, strengthening resilience, and creating jobs— no matter what happens in DC.
⚡️Most consumers will see their electricity bills climb even higher. New research from @americanprogress.bsky.social and @nrdc.org finds that 65% of electric utility customers across 49 states + DC face rising rates within two years 💸.
www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...
www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...
Residents of 49 States and Washington, D.C., Face Increasing Electric and Natural Gas Bills
This updated utility rate tracker shows rate increases or proposals set to go into effect over the next two years that, coupled with Trump administration actions, could mean that households and busine...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
⚡️Most consumers will see their electricity bills climb even higher. New research from @americanprogress.bsky.social and @nrdc.org finds that 65% of electric utility customers across 49 states + DC face rising rates within two years 💸.
www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...
www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...
Agradecida de ser nombrada en esa lista de 100 Latinos comprometidos con la accion climática. Me queda claro que hay miles de cebrebros y corazones más que luchan todos los días. Gracias a esta gran comunidad. Seguimos uniendo esfuerzos. efeverde.com/100-latinos-...
Estos son los 100 latinos 2025 que impulsan la acción climática global en tiempos de desinformación - EFEverde
El 24 oct conocermos a los integrantes de lista de los 100 latinos más comprometidos frente a la crisis climática 2025.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Agradecida de ser nombrada en esa lista de 100 Latinos comprometidos con la accion climática. Me queda claro que hay miles de cebrebros y corazones más que luchan todos los días. Gracias a esta gran comunidad. Seguimos uniendo esfuerzos. efeverde.com/100-latinos-...
Los demócratas quieren proteger los créditos fiscales que reducen ⬇️ los costos de los seguros de salud 💊 🩺 para las familias.
October 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Los demócratas quieren proteger los créditos fiscales que reducen ⬇️ los costos de los seguros de salud 💊 🩺 para las familias.
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In just the past year, electricity prices have jumped more than twice the rate of inflation—and this is only the beginning. The Trump administration should be protecting our wallets, not paying off his billionaire buddies.
October 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
In just the past year, electricity prices have jumped more than twice the rate of inflation—and this is only the beginning. The Trump administration should be protecting our wallets, not paying off his billionaire buddies.
NDCs 3.0 aren’t just numbers—they are insights into how countries plan to cut emissions, phase out fossil fuels, and adapt to climate impacts. Ambitious NDCs = safer communities, cleaner air, and stronger economies. Read more from our intl climate team: ➡️ www.americanprogress.org/article/nati...
Nationally Determined Contributions: The Action Plans Behind Global Efforts To Fight the Climate Crisis
Successive climate pledges have lowered projected warming, and NDCs 3.0 offer countries a chance to get even closer to achieving the Paris Agreement’s goals of combating climate change.
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September 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
NDCs 3.0 aren’t just numbers—they are insights into how countries plan to cut emissions, phase out fossil fuels, and adapt to climate impacts. Ambitious NDCs = safer communities, cleaner air, and stronger economies. Read more from our intl climate team: ➡️ www.americanprogress.org/article/nati...
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The Trump administration has taken actions that would eliminate existing protections from about 88 million acres of public lands. Including the removal of wildlife habitat protections, the total impact of the rollbacks stretches across more than 175 million acres of U.S. land.
September 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Trump administration has taken actions that would eliminate existing protections from about 88 million acres of public lands. Including the removal of wildlife habitat protections, the total impact of the rollbacks stretches across more than 175 million acres of U.S. land.
The OBBBA will nearly triple ICE’s budget with this infusion of additional funding while taking away valuable support for vulnerable populations. www.americanprogress.org/article/cong...
Congressional Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act Creates an Unaccountable Slush Fund for the Trump Administration’s Deportation Force
The OBBBA pumps $75 billion into ICE with no guardrails, supercharging the Trump administration’s massive, indiscriminate deportation agenda that is operating without accountability and threatening lo...
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September 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The OBBBA will nearly triple ICE’s budget with this infusion of additional funding while taking away valuable support for vulnerable populations. www.americanprogress.org/article/cong...
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With the increased frequency and intensity of climate change-driven extreme heat and cold events, Americans can no longer rely on natural gas and coal. Learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/clea...
September 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
With the increased frequency and intensity of climate change-driven extreme heat and cold events, Americans can no longer rely on natural gas and coal. Learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/clea...
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Working people are being poisoned while billionaires are getting richer—make that make sense.
September 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Working people are being poisoned while billionaires are getting richer—make that make sense.
Have you noticed your electricity bill rate has gone up? 📈💡
If so, you're not alone–nearly half of the nation’s electricity customers may be impacted by increased rates going into effect this year and next. Find out if you’re affected: www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...
If so, you're not alone–nearly half of the nation’s electricity customers may be impacted by increased rates going into effect this year and next. Find out if you’re affected: www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...
Residents in at Least 41 States and Washington, D.C., Are Facing Increased Electric and Natural Gas Bills
Energy bill tracker documents rate increases and proposals that would go into effect in 2025 or 2026. The Trump administration’s actions to discourage clean energy projects could send rates even highe...
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September 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Have you noticed your electricity bill rate has gone up? 📈💡
If so, you're not alone–nearly half of the nation’s electricity customers may be impacted by increased rates going into effect this year and next. Find out if you’re affected: www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...
If so, you're not alone–nearly half of the nation’s electricity customers may be impacted by increased rates going into effect this year and next. Find out if you’re affected: www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...
Congratulations to Community Neuroscience Initiative at @cornellbctr.bsky.social for publication of “Science Democratization for Rigor, Relevance and Resilience” and for allowing me to contribute to the workshops that shaped it alongside community members.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Congratulations to Community Neuroscience Initiative at @cornellbctr.bsky.social for publication of “Science Democratization for Rigor, Relevance and Resilience” and for allowing me to contribute to the workshops that shaped it alongside community members.
bctr.cornell.edu/projects/com...
bctr.cornell.edu/projects/com...
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Who is THIS keeping safe?
September 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Who is THIS keeping safe?
Extreme temperatures continue to threaten grid reliability and the health and safety of families. Americans can't rely on fossil fuel-fired power plants vulnerable to temperature-induced power outages...
www.americanprogress.org/article/clea...
www.americanprogress.org/article/clea...
Clean Energy Is Essential To Preventing Blackouts During Dangerous Extreme Heat and Cold
A wide variety of clean energy resources can strengthen the electric grid and help protect Americans from the increasing health threats and power outages fueled by climate change-driven extreme heat w...
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August 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Extreme temperatures continue to threaten grid reliability and the health and safety of families. Americans can't rely on fossil fuel-fired power plants vulnerable to temperature-induced power outages...
www.americanprogress.org/article/clea...
www.americanprogress.org/article/clea...
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The National Weather Service is hiring. Here is part of the application.
August 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The National Weather Service is hiring. Here is part of the application.
Thank you @aaas.org for profiling our story of boricuas 🇵🇷 in science diplomacy —
years dedicated to honoring our community through public service and advancing science to ensure the competitiveness of our country. www.aaas.org/news/global-...
years dedicated to honoring our community through public service and advancing science to ensure the competitiveness of our country. www.aaas.org/news/global-...
Global Impact, Island Origins: STPF Alumni with Puerto Rican Roots in Science Diplomacy | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
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August 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Thank you @aaas.org for profiling our story of boricuas 🇵🇷 in science diplomacy —
years dedicated to honoring our community through public service and advancing science to ensure the competitiveness of our country. www.aaas.org/news/global-...
years dedicated to honoring our community through public service and advancing science to ensure the competitiveness of our country. www.aaas.org/news/global-...
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I’m in New York for UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ special address on climate. He has a hopeful story amidst the chaos and loss of climate disaster. Stick with me to follow his speech, and check out the report his comments are based on!
www.un.org/en/climatech...
www.un.org/en/climatech...
July 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I’m in New York for UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ special address on climate. He has a hopeful story amidst the chaos and loss of climate disaster. Stick with me to follow his speech, and check out the report his comments are based on!
www.un.org/en/climatech...
www.un.org/en/climatech...
"The move to dismiss longtime public servants could also dissuade a new generation. I fear we will lose talent, now and in the future, and that this is a feature, not a bug, in the Trump White House plan,” said Colón, who leads international climate at @americanprogress.bsky.social.
E&E News: State Department’s gutting of climate staff hamstrings US agenda, former diplomats say
Friday's mass firing included climate and energy staff, potentially thwarting U.S. global engagement as China grabs the reins on clean energy development.
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July 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"The move to dismiss longtime public servants could also dissuade a new generation. I fear we will lose talent, now and in the future, and that this is a feature, not a bug, in the Trump White House plan,” said Colón, who leads international climate at @americanprogress.bsky.social.
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NEW @americanprogress.bsky.social piece by me & my colleague @codyhankerson.bsky.social to highlight the dangers of cutting jobs, budgets, & research for NOAA and NWS, as climate disasters like the TX floods are getting more frequent, intense, & catastrophic: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The Lasting Threat of Trump’s Cuts to NOAA and NWS on American Communities
The Trump administration’s cuts to NOAA and NWS staffing and research capabilities are hindering the nation’s ability to prepare for and respond effectively to extreme weather events—such as the recen...
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July 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
NEW @americanprogress.bsky.social piece by me & my colleague @codyhankerson.bsky.social to highlight the dangers of cutting jobs, budgets, & research for NOAA and NWS, as climate disasters like the TX floods are getting more frequent, intense, & catastrophic: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
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The Trump administration is threatening to sell off YOUR public lands to the highest bidder, putting special places, local economies, and vacation plans in jeopardy. Read more here: www.americanprogress.org/article/see-...
June 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Trump administration is threatening to sell off YOUR public lands to the highest bidder, putting special places, local economies, and vacation plans in jeopardy. Read more here: www.americanprogress.org/article/see-...
Excellent thread by @bobkopp.net documenting the dismantling of climate research in the US. We are less safe, the world is less safe.
There’s so much happening right now, I thought I’d put together a running thread on the dismantling of #climate and research and knowledge infrastructure in the United States 🧵
June 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Excellent thread by @bobkopp.net documenting the dismantling of climate research in the US. We are less safe, the world is less safe.
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THREAD 🧵Here’s what you need to know about the current state of Senate Republicans’ plan to sell off millions of acres of America’s public lands (1/6)
Among other damaging proposals, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a controversial plan to sell off public lands to pay for billionaire tax breaks. CAP's Drew McConville breaks down the 6️⃣ things you should know:
What To Know About the Senate’s Public Lands Sell-Off
Among other damaging proposals, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a controversial plan to sell off public lands to pay for billionaire tax breaks.
www.americanprogress.org
June 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
THREAD 🧵Here’s what you need to know about the current state of Senate Republicans’ plan to sell off millions of acres of America’s public lands (1/6)
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act is one big blow to the nation’s energy system. 📉 Hundreds of gigawatts of clean energy that could be added to the nation’s grid are at risk of being stripped to boost profits for corporate polluters. We explain here. ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Is Crushing America’s Electricity System
More than half of all new capacity added to the grid over the next 10 years will be lost if federal clean energy investment is terminated, threatening a failure to meet U.S. energy demands, to raise e...
www.americanprogress.org
June 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act is one big blow to the nation’s energy system. 📉 Hundreds of gigawatts of clean energy that could be added to the nation’s grid are at risk of being stripped to boost profits for corporate polluters. We explain here. ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
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After reports that the Pentagon has deployed Marines to Los Angeles on Monday to respond to immigration protests, @neeratanden.bsky.social, president and CEO of CAP, issued the following statement: www.americanprogress.org/press/statem...
STATEMENT: Sending Marines to Los Angeles Is Dangerous Escalation, CAP’s Neera Tanden Says
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June 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
After reports that the Pentagon has deployed Marines to Los Angeles on Monday to respond to immigration protests, @neeratanden.bsky.social, president and CEO of CAP, issued the following statement: www.americanprogress.org/press/statem...