Los Angeles Climate Reality Project
@laclimateleader.bsky.social
LA Chapter of Al Gore's Climate Reality Project. We advocate for just and equitable solutions to the climate crisis in Los Angeles and beyond. Website: https://www.laclimatereality.org/
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The skies cleared just in time for a beautiful remembrance of Melanie Winter’s life at Rio de Los Angeles State Park, a 247-acre public space she fought to create so Angelenos could have access to their river. A mosaic bench by artist Suzanne Siegel will be restored in Melanie’s honor
November 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The skies cleared just in time for a beautiful remembrance of Melanie Winter’s life at Rio de Los Angeles State Park, a 247-acre public space she fought to create so Angelenos could have access to their river. A mosaic bench by artist Suzanne Siegel will be restored in Melanie’s honor
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LAX traffic planners still haven't figured out "induced demand," critics say: www.latimes.com/california/s...
LAX approved $1.5 billion to relieve traffic. Opponents say it won’t work
Los Angeles World Airports Board of Airport Commissioners this week approved the final $1-billion phase of spending for its new roadway improvement plan around LAX. It's set to be complete just two mo...
www.latimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
LAX traffic planners still haven't figured out "induced demand," critics say: www.latimes.com/california/s...
“No amount of industrial policy can overcome the inefficiency of turning renewable electricity into hydrogen and then back into electricity in a car. The longer Korea maintains its commitment to hydrogen mobility, the more stranded its investments will become.”
Hydrogen Dreams, Fiscal Nightmares: South Korea’s Stubborn Bet on FCEVs - CleanTechnica cleantechnica.com/2025/11/05/h...
Hydrogen Dreams, Fiscal Nightmares: South Korea’s Stubborn Bet on FCEVs - CleanTechnica
Billions in subsidies and empty stations: inside South Korea’s fragile hydrogen experiment as global sales of fuel-cell vehicles collapse.
cleantechnica.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
“No amount of industrial policy can overcome the inefficiency of turning renewable electricity into hydrogen and then back into electricity in a car. The longer Korea maintains its commitment to hydrogen mobility, the more stranded its investments will become.”
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In case you missed our conversation on the Gates climate memo yesterday, the recording is now available!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUAX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUAX...
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In case you missed our conversation on the Gates climate memo yesterday, the recording is now available!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUAX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUAX...
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It is widely agreed that robust LNG exports from the US will have the effect of globalizing the price of NG, which will in turn have the effect of *raising the price of domestic NG*.
So why aren't all the "focus on affordability" people fighting LNG exports?
So why aren't all the "focus on affordability" people fighting LNG exports?
October 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It is widely agreed that robust LNG exports from the US will have the effect of globalizing the price of NG, which will in turn have the effect of *raising the price of domestic NG*.
So why aren't all the "focus on affordability" people fighting LNG exports?
So why aren't all the "focus on affordability" people fighting LNG exports?
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notes on gatesnotes, in a thread
"A new way to look at the problem" - er, no, he's been running this line for DECADES
On the headline: you can absolutely guarantee anyone presenting themselves as telling tough, hard truths is about to deliver some self-aggrandising nonsense
"A new way to look at the problem" - er, no, he's been running this line for DECADES
On the headline: you can absolutely guarantee anyone presenting themselves as telling tough, hard truths is about to deliver some self-aggrandising nonsense
October 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
notes on gatesnotes, in a thread
"A new way to look at the problem" - er, no, he's been running this line for DECADES
On the headline: you can absolutely guarantee anyone presenting themselves as telling tough, hard truths is about to deliver some self-aggrandising nonsense
"A new way to look at the problem" - er, no, he's been running this line for DECADES
On the headline: you can absolutely guarantee anyone presenting themselves as telling tough, hard truths is about to deliver some self-aggrandising nonsense
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Feels like this article should mention the fact that fossil fuels and climate change massively intensified this fire, making it deadlier than it otherwise would have been, because a lot of ppl will read this story and assume it means climate played no role
Uber driver accused of intentionally starting fire that destroyed Pacific Palisades
Authorities announced the arrest of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is suspected of setting a fire on New Year’s Eve that eventually became the Palisades fire.
www.latimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Feels like this article should mention the fact that fossil fuels and climate change massively intensified this fire, making it deadlier than it otherwise would have been, because a lot of ppl will read this story and assume it means climate played no role
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💯. @governor.ca.gov - be the Governor that stood up to for-profit utilities and sign #AB1167 to make California the 7th state to protect customers from footing the bill for their lobbying and promotional campaigns!
Gov. Newsom should sign AB 1167 to keep costs down for utility ratepayers by ensuring they are not forced to subsidize utilities’ political lobbying and PR, our @denisegrab.bsky.social writes at @legal-planet.org.
legal-planet.org/2025/10/08/s...
legal-planet.org/2025/10/08/s...
Signing AB 1167 Would be a Win for Energy Affordability - Legal Planet
AB 1167, which seeks to protect ratepayers from subsidizing utility lobbying, still awaits Governor Newsom’s signature.
legal-planet.org
October 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
💯. @governor.ca.gov - be the Governor that stood up to for-profit utilities and sign #AB1167 to make California the 7th state to protect customers from footing the bill for their lobbying and promotional campaigns!
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The Statewide Special Election is less than a month away, LA!
Here's our explainer on Prop 50: What you need to know before the Nov. 4 election.
If approved by voters, the ballot measure would change California’s congressional maps through 2030 in order to favor Democrats in future elections.
Here's our explainer on Prop 50: What you need to know before the Nov. 4 election.
If approved by voters, the ballot measure would change California’s congressional maps through 2030 in order to favor Democrats in future elections.
Prop 50: What you need to know before the Nov. 4 election
If approved by voters, the ballot measure would change California’s congressional maps through 2030 in order to favor Democrats in future elections.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Statewide Special Election is less than a month away, LA!
Here's our explainer on Prop 50: What you need to know before the Nov. 4 election.
If approved by voters, the ballot measure would change California’s congressional maps through 2030 in order to favor Democrats in future elections.
Here's our explainer on Prop 50: What you need to know before the Nov. 4 election.
If approved by voters, the ballot measure would change California’s congressional maps through 2030 in order to favor Democrats in future elections.
Join LA Climate Reality on Sunday, October 26, to learn about the new partnership between Climate Changemakers and the Climate Reality Project. www.laclimatereality.org/calendar/202...
October Chapter Meeting with Climate Changemakers' Madeline Dyke — LA Climate Reality
The Climate Reality Project recently announced the integration of Climate Changemakers , a nationwide nonpartisan advocacy nonprofit. Climate Changemakers, which was founded in 2020, is known for i...
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October 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Join LA Climate Reality on Sunday, October 26, to learn about the new partnership between Climate Changemakers and the Climate Reality Project. www.laclimatereality.org/calendar/202...
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Watch out, Tesla Model Y. Hyundai slashed prices for one of the very best EVs you can buy in America.
insideevs.com/news/774666/...
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The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 May Be America's Best EV Deal After A Huge Price Cut
Watch out, Tesla Model Y. Hyundai slashed prices for one of the very best EVs you can buy in America.
insideevs.com
October 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Watch out, Tesla Model Y. Hyundai slashed prices for one of the very best EVs you can buy in America.
insideevs.com/news/774666/...
insideevs.com/news/774666/...
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Community groups come to South Coast AQMD and spoke truth, stated the facts, and even had visuals for the SCAQMD Board. The message is simple, we need stronger action to reduce port pollution, not just plans. Onward.
October 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Community groups come to South Coast AQMD and spoke truth, stated the facts, and even had visuals for the SCAQMD Board. The message is simple, we need stronger action to reduce port pollution, not just plans. Onward.
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The latest on the explosion and fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo:
While the company said there were no air pollution “exceedances” recorded along its fence-line motioning system, air quality officials said some spikes of dangerous chemicals were detected. www.latimes.com/california/s...
While the company said there were no air pollution “exceedances” recorded along its fence-line motioning system, air quality officials said some spikes of dangerous chemicals were detected. www.latimes.com/california/s...
'I thought we got nuked or something.' Massive explosion, fire at Chevron refinery rocks El Segundo
An explosion on Thursday night ignited massive flames at the El Segundo refinery. The fire could be seen for miles.
www.latimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The latest on the explosion and fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo:
While the company said there were no air pollution “exceedances” recorded along its fence-line motioning system, air quality officials said some spikes of dangerous chemicals were detected. www.latimes.com/california/s...
While the company said there were no air pollution “exceedances” recorded along its fence-line motioning system, air quality officials said some spikes of dangerous chemicals were detected. www.latimes.com/california/s...
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In a million small ways, EVs are just more pleasant to own than their gas-burning counterparts. Now we just have to make them cheaper.
It's Just Plain Better: Why My Electric Car Gives Me Hope
In a million small ways, EVs are just more pleasant to own than their gas-burning counterparts. Now we just have to make them cheaper.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In a million small ways, EVs are just more pleasant to own than their gas-burning counterparts. Now we just have to make them cheaper.
California cities including Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale have adopted smart new policies to encourage 2-Way AC upgrades when air conditioners break, resulting in Lower bills and reduced climate pollution.
Los Angeles cities should do this too!
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
Los Angeles cities should do this too!
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
California Cities Embrace Novel Strategy to Cut Energy Bills and Climate Pollution: Target Air Conditioner Replacements
Heat pumps provide highly-efficient cooling and heating in a single unit, meaning households that upgrade can often get rid of their polluting gas furnace entirely and cut a key source of climate and ...
www.sierraclub.org
September 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
California cities including Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale have adopted smart new policies to encourage 2-Way AC upgrades when air conditioners break, resulting in Lower bills and reduced climate pollution.
Los Angeles cities should do this too!
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
Los Angeles cities should do this too!
www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
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The AI-driven boom in data centers is putting growing demands on water in California and the West. California legislators passed a bill requiring data centers to report how much water they use. www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com
Amid a data center boom, California lawmakers pass a bill to track water use
The AI-driven data center boom is adding strain on the West’s water. New legislation in California would require data centers to report how much water they use.
www.latimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The AI-driven boom in data centers is putting growing demands on water in California and the West. California legislators passed a bill requiring data centers to report how much water they use. www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com
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Just 15 more days left to qualify for a used or new EV tax credit, and about 100 days to qualify for all the rest: heat pumps for heating and cooling, solar panels, heat pump water heaters, home insulation, efficient windows, energy audits, etc.!
Go to www.homes.rewiringamerica.org for more info!
Go to www.homes.rewiringamerica.org for more info!
September 15, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Just 15 more days left to qualify for a used or new EV tax credit, and about 100 days to qualify for all the rest: heat pumps for heating and cooling, solar panels, heat pump water heaters, home insulation, efficient windows, energy audits, etc.!
Go to www.homes.rewiringamerica.org for more info!
Go to www.homes.rewiringamerica.org for more info!
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Feeling the Heat? These fossil fuel giants are to blame, new study says www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Feeling the Heat? These fossil fuel giants are to blame, new study says
A new study finds more than 50 heat waves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate-change causing emissions from fossil fuel producers.
www.usatoday.com
September 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Feeling the Heat? These fossil fuel giants are to blame, new study says www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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☎️ With less than 2 WEEKS to go until Sun Day, we’re coming together to get ready for the HUGE day of action. Join a movement-wide call on Monday, Sept. 15 @ 7pm ET to hear from clean energy champions and Sun Day event hosts from across the country. 🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
☎️ With less than 2 WEEKS to go until Sun Day, we’re coming together to get ready for the HUGE day of action. Join a movement-wide call on Monday, Sept. 15 @ 7pm ET to hear from clean energy champions and Sun Day event hosts from across the country. 🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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🌅 Here is everything you need to know about joining us for Sun Day this September 21 🧵 sunday.earth
April 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🌅 Here is everything you need to know about joining us for Sun Day this September 21 🧵 sunday.earth
LA Climate Reality Chapter activity this Sunday: Beach clean up in Venice in collaboration with Surfrider Los Angeles. Join members on Sunday, September 14, from 9-11AM in Venice @ Rose Ave. www.laclimatereality.org/calendar/202...
Venice Beach Cleanup & Chapter Activity — LA Climate Reality
Join LA Climate Reality chapter leaders and members at this beach cleanup on Sunday, September 14, from 9-11AM in Venice @ Rose Ave. This is still a great opportunity to connect with fellow LA cha...
www.laclimatereality.org
September 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
LA Climate Reality Chapter activity this Sunday: Beach clean up in Venice in collaboration with Surfrider Los Angeles. Join members on Sunday, September 14, from 9-11AM in Venice @ Rose Ave. www.laclimatereality.org/calendar/202...
Beach day and Sun Day events, legislative updates, webinar recordings and more in our monthly newsletter: mailchi.mp/1a6fa1fdde26...
9/14 - Beach Clean Up with LA Climate Reality
Join us for a beach clean up / chapter meet up in Venice in collaboration with Surfrider LA. Details at LAClimateReality.org.
mailchi.mp
September 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Beach day and Sun Day events, legislative updates, webinar recordings and more in our monthly newsletter: mailchi.mp/1a6fa1fdde26...
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Best heat pump video!
It’s accurate, engaging, and sharable—let's fight myths and misconception with good information.
It’s accurate, engaging, and sharable—let's fight myths and misconception with good information.
Heat Pumps, Explained (And Why Everyone’s Switching)
YouTube video by Drew Tozer
youtu.be
September 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Best heat pump video!
It’s accurate, engaging, and sharable—let's fight myths and misconception with good information.
It’s accurate, engaging, and sharable—let's fight myths and misconception with good information.
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NEW (add link to calendar): Meet me LIVE with #actonclimate campaigner @billmckibben.bsky.social Saturday night, 8/23, 10 pm Eastern, to explore his new book, @thirdactorg.bsky.social's next steps, @sundayofaction.bsky.social & more.⤵️
August 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
NEW (add link to calendar): Meet me LIVE with #actonclimate campaigner @billmckibben.bsky.social Saturday night, 8/23, 10 pm Eastern, to explore his new book, @thirdactorg.bsky.social's next steps, @sundayofaction.bsky.social & more.⤵️
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They're practically giving away EV leases.
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
You Can Now Lease an EV for Less Than $100 a Month
Before federal incentives expire, EV makers are rushing to grab customers with affordable leasing deals.
www.bloomberg.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
They're practically giving away EV leases.
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...