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Andrew J Eller
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We cannot ever be afraid to be seen trying.

Future Urban Lawyer | Composting bad policies into climate resilience | SULC ‘28 | Climate zoning and civil law #UrbanResilience #ClimateLaw #FoodWaste #CircularEconomy #RootedinResilience
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nextcity.org
Op-ed: As local budget leaders look ahead to 2026, they're not waiting for relief from Washington or state capitals. They are assuming responsibility will continue to shift downward — and planning accordingly.

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What Government Budget Officers Are Saying Behind Closed Doors
Op-ed: As local budget leaders look ahead to 2026, they're not waiting for relief from Washington or state capitals. They are assuming responsibility will continue to shift downward — and planning acc...
nextcity.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
Nederlanders getting it right every day and twice on Sundays
dutchcycling.nl Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 2d
Burg Reigerstraat in Utrecht is a fietsstraat, a cycling street where bikes have priority and cars are considered guests. By keeping speeds low and designing the street to feel comfortable for riders of all ages, it creates a calmer, safer environment that encourages active travel.
January 7, 2026 at 5:22 AM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
Law school has pushed me to stop looking for “the right answer” and start understanding the system the answer lives in.

I wrote about that shift—and why it matters beyond the classroom—in my latest post.

🔗 open.substack.com/pub/thecivic...
Seeing the System, Not the Consequences
What law school is teaching me about being wrong, structure, and climate problems
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January 6, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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danmccarthy.bsky.social
Happy New Year! One big theme I'm watching in 2026 is the increasing gap between energy-transition vibes (bad) and the growth of clean energy (good).

Check out the rest of the Canary team's thoughts for 2026 at the link:

www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Screenshot of an article with the below text: Things are getting messy. President Donald Trump has gutted the only significant decarbonization law the U.S. ever managed to pass. Blue-state governors are backsliding on clean energy goals and easing up on fossil fuels under the cover of affordability. Oil and gas companies have dropped the pretense of caring about climate. ESG is dead. The ​“climate hawk” is dead. The words ​“pragmatism” and ​“realism” have become as inescapable in climate policy discourse as reminders of planetary warming are in the weather reports. Yes, the climate conversation has changed dramatically over the last year, at least in the Western world. But the techno-economic trends that are driving decarbonization forward have not. Clean energy — mostly solar — is still being built at a blistering pace. EVs are beginning to run gas cars off the road. China’s emissions could be starting to decline. The world is on track for far less warming than it was when the Paris Agreement was signed a decade ago, and we’re still in the early innings of clean energy deployment. In 2026, I’ll be watching this dissonance between decarbonization vibes and reality. Will politicians, companies, and others grow increasingly quiet on climate, all while the clean energy revolution speaks louder and louder?
January 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
Learning the new language of law school has changed how I read and analyze—and helped me see why decisions often feel disconnected from their consequences.

I wrote about it here: open.substack.com/pub/thecivic...
Learning the Language of Consequences
Notes on my first semester
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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kcllaw.bsky.social
As COP30 takes off in Brazil, new research co-authored by Professor Megan Bowman and Tom Tayler examines the role of law and regulation for the financial implementation of the Paris Agreement objectives.

Learn more ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-res...

#COP30 #ClimateAction #ClimateLaw
New research shows we need a 'trust transition' to facilitate net zero and green finance | King's College London
Ahead of COP30, new research focuses on the role of law and regulation for the financial implementation of Paris Agreement objectives.
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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propublica.org
The Flooding Will Come “No Matter What”

The complex, contradictory and heartbreaking process of American climate migration is underway.

(Published April 2024)
The Flooding Will Come “No Matter What”: Climate Change is Already Forcing People From Their Homes
The complex, contradictory and heartbreaking process of American climate migration is underway.
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August 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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rmtransit.bsky.social
People often ask me what their small city should be building for public transit, so I decided to answer all these questions in one blog post. Read now:

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United States: Transit for Everywhere Else.
We Know What New York and LA Need, but What About Boise, Tampa, and Albuquerque?
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August 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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modacitylife.com
Leveraging London's streets as one of its most valuable assets, Strand Aldwych transforms one of Westminster's busiest and most polluted corridors into a vibrant and verdant destination. By filtering out through traffic, 7000 m² of roadway is reclaimed into an accessible and welcoming public space.🧵
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces. People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces. People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces. People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
August 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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oilandgaswatch.bsky.social
Public comment period open on LNG terminal in LA

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting comments until June 29 on a five-year extension on a permit application to impact 273 acres of wetlands to build the Lake Charles LNG export terminal in Southwest Louisiana.
June 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
More innovation coming from @colorado.edu which gets credit for catalyzing the beginning of my own journey. Congratulations to Dr Zia Mehrabi @ziamehrabi.bsky.social!
June 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
“I am proud that Richard’s and my name is on a court case that can help reinforce the love, the commitment, the fairness and the family that so many people, black or white, young or old, gay or straight, seek in life. I support the freedom to marry for all.” #therighttolove
splcenter.org Southern Poverty Law Center @splcenter.org · Jun 12
#OTD the Supreme Court ruled in Loving v. Virginia, ending state bans on interracial marriage. Mildred and Richard Loving stood up for their right to love. Their legacy lives on. #TheMarchContinues
June 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
Strong communities just doing strong town things 👏👏
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Jun 10
Earthaven Ecovillage fared remarkably well after Hurricane Helene. The community had backup power and water systems, as well as food supplies, but members also knew how to work together in a crisis.
Why knowing your neighbors can be an important climate solution
Earthaven Ecovillage fared remarkably well after Hurricane Helene. The community had backup power and water systems, as well as food supplies, but members also knew how to work together in a crisis.
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June 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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oilandgaswatch.bsky.social
LA oil terminal seeks permit to discharge wastewater

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Harvest Louisiana Terminals has applied to renew a permit that would allow it to continue discharging stormwater and wastewater into the Mississippi River from the Belle Chasse oil terminal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, the former site of the Alliance Refinery that closed in 2021.
June 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
Period.
June 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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splcenter.org
In the latest from #Hatewatch, we name Trump personnel, from Cabinet members to staffers, who have expressed a variety of racist, misogynistic and bigoted ideas, or who have ties to racist activists.

These people have the power to shape the nation’s policies. Read more here: www.splcenter.org/re...
June 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
Celebrated 200 years of Louisiana’s Civil Code last night—where history and culture collided!⚖️🎉 All thanks to Southern University Law Center.

From Dr. Vance to Justice Guidry, the speakers painted a vivid reminder how this 1825 legacy still shapes Louisiana today.

#LACivilCode200#onlyinLA
June 1, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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wrirosscities.bsky.social
🆕 Learn about #SustainableCities and hear from the top experts and organizations working to build cities that are good for people, nature and the climate in our new starter pack! 🌆 🌎

Follow and share! ➡️ go.bsky.app/DipgnB5
May 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
Highways as tools of displacement: @NPR’s segment on how Black communities like Tulsa’s Greenwood District were bisected and broken by postwar ‘progress’ hit hard. The legacy of racist urban planning isn’t just history—it’s embedded in our roads. Time to listen, learn, and rebuild equitably.
A zoomed out map of Lafayette, LA showing a long, north-south highlighted section of map with zoning restrictions that create an artificial barrier between two parts of the same community.
May 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
Bad traffic is really caused by bad policy. Zoning laws can (and should) be changed when the community suffers. Here’s how one city cut traffic by 12% - and ⬆️ tax revenues - all without ANY new taxes or debt: theciviccompost.com/p/im-obsesse...
Green background with white text advertising a blog article: Title - I’m Obsessed with Lafayette’s Zoning Map. Spoiler: it explains the empty lots, the traffic, and why you can’t find an apartment.
May 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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qagggy.bsky.social
Shared streets are places where cars are allowed but people are centered (not squished against the edges).
Exmouth Market in London. This street prohibits cars 7:00am to midnight except for deliveries, which are allowed on a timetable that varies by day of the week. Photo by me.
May 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
Could this be the biggest climate story of the year?

For the first time on record, China's emissions are falling due to clean energy growth, not slow power demand

Full analysis + outlook by Lauri Myllyvirta:

www.carbonbrief.org/...
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May 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
Big changes ahead! This account is now the Civic Compost—focusing on urban planning, climate-ready cities, and the laws that shape them. Think zoning reform, civil code deep dives, and how communities adapt to a changing world. Follow my blog theCivicCompost for more. Glad to have you here! 🌱🏙️
May 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
I’m loving this
ourstreetsmn.org Our Streets @ourstreetsmn.org · May 8
Join us for a meal and a reveal of the design concepts for the future of Olson Memorial Highway.

Dinner: 5:30PM
Closing Presentation: 6PM

📍Glass House
May 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
theciviccompost.bsky.social
“The evidence is clear: the climate crisis is not gender neutral […] because women are disproportionately represented in informal and agricultural sectors, they are among the most vulnerable to resource fluctuations and extreme weather events.”

Underrepresented as ever - time for fresh ideas ASAP
wrirosscities.bsky.social WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities @wrirosscities.bsky.social · May 7
Studies show women's collaborative approach to leadership yields more effective, equitable & sustainable outcomes for cities, yet they remain underrepresented in climate finance systems. How can #GenderEquity boost urban #ClimateResilience? Find out: thecityfix.com/blog/how-gen...
May 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM