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Stories of Industrial Pollution in the U.S.
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What effects does industrial pollution have on health, the environment, and communities? New data from @industriouslabs Industrial Equity Mapper shows that across 24 regions, 4.7 million people are at higher risk for long term respiratory illness. industrialequitymapper.org /1
(1/3) When Oklahoma residents were asked why they support Emirates Global Aluminum's potential new #smelter in their state, the answer was clear: #jobs matter. 👷♂️
This figure shows how those who "support" or "somewhat support" the smelter rated the importance of smelter jobs.
This figure shows how those who "support" or "somewhat support" the smelter rated the importance of smelter jobs.
November 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Balancing the priorities of workers, unions, and environmental advocates creates solutions that protect both people’s wellbeing and the planet. 🤝⚙️ Listen to Dave Foster’s recent podcast feature with #resourcesforthefuture on the founding of BGA here: https://loom.ly/U3PTdcg
October 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Balancing the priorities of workers, unions, and environmental advocates creates solutions that protect both people’s wellbeing and the planet. 🤝⚙️ Listen to Dave Foster’s recent podcast feature with #resourcesforthefuture on the founding of BGA here: https://loom.ly/U3PTdcg
"Clean power sources can provide substantial pollution reduction benefits whilst supporting community health improvements near production facilities."
A good breakdown of the economics of #aluminum smelting & the opportunity to re-power with renewables. discoveryalert.com.au/energy-produ...
A good breakdown of the economics of #aluminum smelting & the opportunity to re-power with renewables. discoveryalert.com.au/energy-produ...
US Aluminium Smelting: How Energy Costs Shape Industry Competitiveness
Explore how US aluminum smelting and energy costs shape America's industrial competitiveness and production viability.
discoveryalert.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"Clean power sources can provide substantial pollution reduction benefits whilst supporting community health improvements near production facilities."
A good breakdown of the economics of #aluminum smelting & the opportunity to re-power with renewables. discoveryalert.com.au/energy-produ...
A good breakdown of the economics of #aluminum smelting & the opportunity to re-power with renewables. discoveryalert.com.au/energy-produ...
Oklahoma residents want clean air and healthy environments. New survey data shows some who oppose a new #aluminum smelter cite environmental and health concerns.
Clean energy and community trust must come first. Read more about the survey from @anniesartor.bsky.social: lnkd.in/gCrSSFzi
Clean energy and community trust must come first. Read more about the survey from @anniesartor.bsky.social: lnkd.in/gCrSSFzi
November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Oklahoma residents want clean air and healthy environments. New survey data shows some who oppose a new #aluminum smelter cite environmental and health concerns.
Clean energy and community trust must come first. Read more about the survey from @anniesartor.bsky.social: lnkd.in/gCrSSFzi
Clean energy and community trust must come first. Read more about the survey from @anniesartor.bsky.social: lnkd.in/gCrSSFzi
What effects does industrial pollution have on health, the environment, and communities? New data from @industriouslabs Industrial Equity Mapper shows that across 24 regions, 4.7 million people are at higher risk for long term respiratory illness. industrialequitymapper.org /1
Industrial Equity Mapper
Stories of Industrial Pollution in the U.S.
industrialequitymapper.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What effects does industrial pollution have on health, the environment, and communities? New data from @industriouslabs Industrial Equity Mapper shows that across 24 regions, 4.7 million people are at higher risk for long term respiratory illness. industrialequitymapper.org /1
Dalton Ezell spent his adult life working at an aluminum smelter. But with less than a week’s notice, workers lost their jobs, wages, health insurance, and retirement plans when the Magnitude 7 aluminum smelter shut down.
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Dalton Ezell spent his adult life working at an aluminum smelter. But with less than a week’s notice, workers lost their jobs, wages, health insurance, and retirement plans when the Magnitude 7 aluminum smelter shut down.
Affordable & clean electricity costs are everything for U.S. #aluminum.
"Addressing energy costs, especially by expanding access to renewables, matters far more for sustaining a healthy domestic industry than tariffs alone.” @anniesartor.bsky.social in Fastmarkets:
fastmarkets.com/insights/us-...
"Addressing energy costs, especially by expanding access to renewables, matters far more for sustaining a healthy domestic industry than tariffs alone.” @anniesartor.bsky.social in Fastmarkets:
fastmarkets.com/insights/us-...
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Affordable & clean electricity costs are everything for U.S. #aluminum.
"Addressing energy costs, especially by expanding access to renewables, matters far more for sustaining a healthy domestic industry than tariffs alone.” @anniesartor.bsky.social in Fastmarkets:
fastmarkets.com/insights/us-...
"Addressing energy costs, especially by expanding access to renewables, matters far more for sustaining a healthy domestic industry than tariffs alone.” @anniesartor.bsky.social in Fastmarkets:
fastmarkets.com/insights/us-...
✨Aluminum’s moment may be coming.
Electrification is rewriting the metals market, and #aluminum may be next in line to surge. The @wsj.com reports how demand for lightweight, conductive materials is rising fast as #cleanenergy and EV supply chains expand. www.wsj.com/finance/comm...
Electrification is rewriting the metals market, and #aluminum may be next in line to surge. The @wsj.com reports how demand for lightweight, conductive materials is rising fast as #cleanenergy and EV supply chains expand. www.wsj.com/finance/comm...
Aluminum Could Become the Next Copper
Demand is set to be boosted by electrification, while supply is constrained by rising power needs.
www.wsj.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
✨Aluminum’s moment may be coming.
Electrification is rewriting the metals market, and #aluminum may be next in line to surge. The @wsj.com reports how demand for lightweight, conductive materials is rising fast as #cleanenergy and EV supply chains expand. www.wsj.com/finance/comm...
Electrification is rewriting the metals market, and #aluminum may be next in line to surge. The @wsj.com reports how demand for lightweight, conductive materials is rising fast as #cleanenergy and EV supply chains expand. www.wsj.com/finance/comm...
@anniesartor.bsky.social is right: Aluminum is crucial to a zero-carbon future. But we continue to import most of it, often from countries using coal to fire up aluminum smelters. Why not invest in “cleaning up” American supply — and our air?
insideclimatenews.org/news/2709202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/2709202...
October 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
@anniesartor.bsky.social is right: Aluminum is crucial to a zero-carbon future. But we continue to import most of it, often from countries using coal to fire up aluminum smelters. Why not invest in “cleaning up” American supply — and our air?
insideclimatenews.org/news/2709202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/2709202...
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Thank you @governor.ca.gov for signing #AB1280: California Passes Law To Help Modernize Manufacturing in a Win for Jobs and Clean Air
“Investing in clean manufacturing is a golden opportunity for California,” - Teresa Cheng, @industriouslabs.bsky.social
industriouslabs.org/archive/pres...
“Investing in clean manufacturing is a golden opportunity for California,” - Teresa Cheng, @industriouslabs.bsky.social
industriouslabs.org/archive/pres...
Press release: California Passes Law To Help Modernize Manufacturing in a Win for Jobs and Clean Air
Victory — AB 1280 establishes funding mechanism for companies to replace dirty industrial equipment with zero-emissions technologies
industriouslabs.org
October 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Thank you @governor.ca.gov for signing #AB1280: California Passes Law To Help Modernize Manufacturing in a Win for Jobs and Clean Air
“Investing in clean manufacturing is a golden opportunity for California,” - Teresa Cheng, @industriouslabs.bsky.social
industriouslabs.org/archive/pres...
“Investing in clean manufacturing is a golden opportunity for California,” - Teresa Cheng, @industriouslabs.bsky.social
industriouslabs.org/archive/pres...
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Hydrogen: fuel of the future or hype of the past?
We dig into the promises & pitfalls of hydrogen as clean energy with Joe Romm @penncssm.bsky.social, @hilarylewis.bsky.social @industriouslabs.bsky.social & Eleanor Smith @tonizhoniani.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now: listen.climateone.org/z7oIxKJV?sid...
We dig into the promises & pitfalls of hydrogen as clean energy with Joe Romm @penncssm.bsky.social, @hilarylewis.bsky.social @industriouslabs.bsky.social & Eleanor Smith @tonizhoniani.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now: listen.climateone.org/z7oIxKJV?sid...
October 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Hydrogen: fuel of the future or hype of the past?
We dig into the promises & pitfalls of hydrogen as clean energy with Joe Romm @penncssm.bsky.social, @hilarylewis.bsky.social @industriouslabs.bsky.social & Eleanor Smith @tonizhoniani.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now: listen.climateone.org/z7oIxKJV?sid...
We dig into the promises & pitfalls of hydrogen as clean energy with Joe Romm @penncssm.bsky.social, @hilarylewis.bsky.social @industriouslabs.bsky.social & Eleanor Smith @tonizhoniani.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now: listen.climateone.org/z7oIxKJV?sid...
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We fall in love with #cleanenergy every time.
We shouldn't have to choose between good jobs and a clean environment. We really do deserve it all.
#bluegreenalliance #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #TrumpSlump #manufacturingjobs #cleaneconomy #workerrights
We shouldn't have to choose between good jobs and a clean environment. We really do deserve it all.
#bluegreenalliance #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #TrumpSlump #manufacturingjobs #cleaneconomy #workerrights
October 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We fall in love with #cleanenergy every time.
We shouldn't have to choose between good jobs and a clean environment. We really do deserve it all.
#bluegreenalliance #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #TrumpSlump #manufacturingjobs #cleaneconomy #workerrights
We shouldn't have to choose between good jobs and a clean environment. We really do deserve it all.
#bluegreenalliance #unionjobs #climateequity #frontlinecommunities #TrumpSlump #manufacturingjobs #cleaneconomy #workerrights
Energy access is at the heart of the U.S. #aluminum industry crisis. Without clean, affordable power, we’re not just losing smelters — we’re losing good union jobs like Dalton’s.
His story in @thehill.com: thehill.com/opinion/5524...
His story in @thehill.com: thehill.com/opinion/5524...
October 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Energy access is at the heart of the U.S. #aluminum industry crisis. Without clean, affordable power, we’re not just losing smelters — we’re losing good union jobs like Dalton’s.
His story in @thehill.com: thehill.com/opinion/5524...
His story in @thehill.com: thehill.com/opinion/5524...
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Great news: The EPA is withdrawing its proposal to delay the implementation of hazardous air pollutant standards for coke ovens. Very good news for breathers in steel communities. It's nice to win! www.epa.gov/system/files...
www.epa.gov
October 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Great news: The EPA is withdrawing its proposal to delay the implementation of hazardous air pollutant standards for coke ovens. Very good news for breathers in steel communities. It's nice to win! www.epa.gov/system/files...
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No-so-fun fact: California operates some of the dirtiest cement plants in the world. Via GEI and ClimateWorks ... www.climateworks.org/wp-content/u...
October 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
No-so-fun fact: California operates some of the dirtiest cement plants in the world. Via GEI and ClimateWorks ... www.climateworks.org/wp-content/u...
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Gov signed our bill. 👍👍👍
Important piece from our partners at @industriouslabs.bsky.social and the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 104 about AB1280, a bill that would supercharge the installation of clean, efficient heating technologies.
October 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Gov signed our bill. 👍👍👍
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Under Trump’s leadership, primary #aluminum smelters closing in the U.S.
Good-paying union jobs are at risk and middle-class families can’t keep up with rising power prices if they’re out of work.
Read Dalton Ezell’s experience here: loom.ly/zKz1UTU
Good-paying union jobs are at risk and middle-class families can’t keep up with rising power prices if they’re out of work.
Read Dalton Ezell’s experience here: loom.ly/zKz1UTU
October 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Under Trump’s leadership, primary #aluminum smelters closing in the U.S.
Good-paying union jobs are at risk and middle-class families can’t keep up with rising power prices if they’re out of work.
Read Dalton Ezell’s experience here: loom.ly/zKz1UTU
Good-paying union jobs are at risk and middle-class families can’t keep up with rising power prices if they’re out of work.
Read Dalton Ezell’s experience here: loom.ly/zKz1UTU
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GOOD NEWS! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social signed AB 1280 into law last night! This is a huge step forward for a clean industrial sector built on good union jobs, and we value his support. #IBEW
October 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
GOOD NEWS! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social signed AB 1280 into law last night! This is a huge step forward for a clean industrial sector built on good union jobs, and we value his support. #IBEW
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GOOD NEWS: @governor.ca.gov just signed #AB1280, which will help California manufacturers shift to zero-emissions equipment like heat pumps!
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
October 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
GOOD NEWS: @governor.ca.gov just signed #AB1280, which will help California manufacturers shift to zero-emissions equipment like heat pumps!
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
From soda cans to EV batteries, #aluminum is everywhere in daily life. The difference is whether those products support good American jobs and climate progress or reinforce old, polluting supply chains. And the bulk of those emissions come from #electricity. More👇🏽
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Chart: Aluminum has a big CO2 problem. Here’s how to clean it up
To hit global climate goals, carbon emissions from aluminum production have to drop 92 percent by 2050. Step one? Building a ton of clean energy.
www.canarymedia.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
From soda cans to EV batteries, #aluminum is everywhere in daily life. The difference is whether those products support good American jobs and climate progress or reinforce old, polluting supply chains. And the bulk of those emissions come from #electricity. More👇🏽
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Mike Mendoza, Business Manager of IBEW Local 684 (@ibew-9th.bsky.social), makes the case for why investing in clean manufacturing is a win-win for the Central Valley. By signing AB1280, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social can secure good-paying, skilled jobs for our communities. sjvsun.com/view/moderni...
Modernizing the Central Valley manufacturing sector is a win for good jobs, public health, and the economy
Assembly Bill 1280 offers the Central Valley a rare chance to retain high-value industrial jobs and operators while delivering on clean energy goals, writes IBEW's Mike Mendoza.
sjvsun.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Mike Mendoza, Business Manager of IBEW Local 684 (@ibew-9th.bsky.social), makes the case for why investing in clean manufacturing is a win-win for the Central Valley. By signing AB1280, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social can secure good-paying, skilled jobs for our communities. sjvsun.com/view/moderni...
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A billion dollars’ worth of aluminum cans end up in U.S. landfills every year.
With producers looking to curb their emissions and tariffs raising the price of virgin materials, that trash has never been more valuable.
With producers looking to curb their emissions and tariffs raising the price of virgin materials, that trash has never been more valuable.
Trump’s tariffs spur US aluminum industry to boost recycling
Producers were already looking to recycled aluminum to help lower carbon emissions. Now, under Trump’s trade policy, demand for scrap is even higher.
www.canarymedia.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A billion dollars’ worth of aluminum cans end up in U.S. landfills every year.
With producers looking to curb their emissions and tariffs raising the price of virgin materials, that trash has never been more valuable.
With producers looking to curb their emissions and tariffs raising the price of virgin materials, that trash has never been more valuable.
EV, packaging, construction, solar, and many other companies are "sourcing more of the relatively clean material as they work to reduce carbon emissions from their own supply chains."
@mariagallucci.bsky.social reports on increased demand for scrap #aluminum.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
@mariagallucci.bsky.social reports on increased demand for scrap #aluminum.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Trump’s tariffs spur US aluminum industry to boost recycling
Producers were already looking to recycled aluminum to help lower carbon emissions. Now, under Trump’s trade policy, demand for scrap is even higher.
www.canarymedia.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
EV, packaging, construction, solar, and many other companies are "sourcing more of the relatively clean material as they work to reduce carbon emissions from their own supply chains."
@mariagallucci.bsky.social reports on increased demand for scrap #aluminum.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
@mariagallucci.bsky.social reports on increased demand for scrap #aluminum.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
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"Tariffs did not save my job, and they won’t save the future of this industry. What will is real investment in affordable, renewable-powered production that gives American aluminum a fighting chance to compete."
thehill.com/opinion/5524...
thehill.com/opinion/5524...
thehill.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"Tariffs did not save my job, and they won’t save the future of this industry. What will is real investment in affordable, renewable-powered production that gives American aluminum a fighting chance to compete."
thehill.com/opinion/5524...
thehill.com/opinion/5524...
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Aluminum worker: tariffs helped "to bring the industry back from the brink. And that helped in the reopening of the former Noranda aluminum smelter. But without tackling the real problem — the crushing cost of electricity to run a smelter — tariffs alone will not cut it."
thehill.com/opinion/5524...
thehill.com/opinion/5524...
September 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Aluminum worker: tariffs helped "to bring the industry back from the brink. And that helped in the reopening of the former Noranda aluminum smelter. But without tackling the real problem — the crushing cost of electricity to run a smelter — tariffs alone will not cut it."
thehill.com/opinion/5524...
thehill.com/opinion/5524...