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Catherine Fraser
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NEW from @dataforprogress.org & @cplusc.bsky.social: As electricity prices rise, voters most often blame utility companies.

They're not wrong: Research from @cplusc.bsky.social & @publicgrids.org shows that this affordability crisis is enabled by utilities’ ratemaking practices & policies, ...

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Most Blame Utility Companies for Higher Electric Utility Bills. Description: Who or what do you think is most responsible for higher electric utility bills? Utility companies increasing profits — 38% Increased energy demand from new industries (like AI) — 14% Extreme weather events causing higher energy demand — 11% Aging or inadequate energy infrastructure — 10% Foreign conflicts limiting energy supply — 9% Increased reliance on fossil fuels — 8% Increased reliance on wind and solar energy — 5% Something else [please specify] — 5% September 19–22, 2025 survey of 1,361 U.S. likely voters.
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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The View From Data for Progress Ryan O’Donnell, the interim executive director at Data for Progress, emphasized the overall finding that the electorate did not want Trump to finagle a third term. “Despite Trump acting like a wannabe dictator and pretending the 22nd Amendment doesn’t exist, voters reject the idea of ‘Trump 2028,’ no matter what the president says,” he said. “We consistently see his approval underwater and find his agenda to be deeply unpopular.”
August 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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how your email finds me:
envelope with stamp on the wrong side
July 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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shoulda called it "Fraser" solar
" An Ohio solar project overcomes local opposition and misinformation State regulators greenlit the Frasier Solar development, taking into account that opposition was not unanimous. That’s good and bad news for future projects." with "Frasier" highlighted
July 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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help me convince my parents to go solar with @solarunitedneighbors.org. they just got this mailer from hennepin county & solar united neighbors
solar coop mailer
July 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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humbly submitting this to Sen. Thom Tillis
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: A Majority of North Carolina Voters Want the IRA to Be Kept in Place. Description: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 invests over $142 billion in direct funding to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and protect communities against the impacts of climate change, in addition to providing clean energy tax credits for households and businesses Some lawmakers in Congress are considering repealing the entirety of the IRA of 2022. When thinking about the potential repeal of the IRA, which of the following statements comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? All likely voters — The IRA should be kept in place by Congress.: 50%, Don't know: 13%, The IRA should be repealed by Congress.: 37% Democrat — The IRA should be kept in place by Congress.: 71%, Don't know: 10%, The IRA should be repealed by Congress.: 19% Independent / Third party — The IRA should be kept in place by Congress.: 50%, Don't know: 18%, The IRA should be repealed by Congress.: 32% Republican — The IRA should be kept in place by Congress.: 31%, Don't know: 11%, The IRA should be repealed by Congress.: 58% June 4–8, 2025 survey of 916 NC likely voters.
June 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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hello world, my friend's building's AC is broken and her landlord is refusing to put her and her fellow tenants up in hotels for the night.

oh yeah and this is the forecast in DC this week:
dc weather forecast
June 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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would be funny if it wasn't like the future of the planet was on the line or anything
screenshot of article with highlighted sentences: "It’s also hard to tell whether certain parts of the text are intentional or a drafting error."
June 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Meanwhile, in my parents' backyard in Minnesota
fawn walking fawn stopped, looking around fawn, spying the camera fawn turning and leaping away
June 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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bro, compared to what
image of wind turbines with headline "trump confirms his administration is 'not going to approve windmills' because they're eyesores" coal power plant
June 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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please don't
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June 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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our chart is not a perfect 1 to 1 to the @heatmap.news graphic, but you get the idea --

these cuts are wildly out of touch with broad voter support for key IRA clean energy and climate provisions.
heatmap table of ira programs cut by EPW Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Strongly Support Key Clean Energy Provisions of the IRA. Description: Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. This bill includes each of the following components. Please indicate whether you support or oppose each component of the bill below: Grants to reduce air pollution at American ports and improve public health in surrounding communities — Support: 72%, Oppose: 19% Investments in the manufacturing and development of clean energy technologies in America — Support: 71%, Oppose: 20% Investments to reduce pollution and improve public health in disadvantaged communities that are disproportionately impacted by climate change — Support: 70%, Oppose: 21% Fines for oil and gas companies that pump methane gas pollution into the air — Support: 70%, Oppose: 21% Strong labor standards regarding workers' wages and working conditions for businesses receiving government clean energy tax credits — Support: 68%, Oppose: 20% Rebates of up to $14,000 per household on home energy efficiency and electrification upgrades — Support: 67%, Oppose: 23% Tax credits for businesses that produce clean energy power and technologies such as solar and wind power, electric batteries, and electric vehicles — Support: 67%, Oppose: 24% May 22–24, 2025 survey of 1,171 U.S. likely voters.
June 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Congressional GOP out of touch with voters once again:

Senate eliminates $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund // a majority of voters (58%) want the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to be kept in place.
highlighted excerpt of heatmap newsletter: "As in the House bill, the latest text eliminates the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which the Trump administration has sought to kill with accusations of fraud, though it has yet to produce any evidence of impropriety." Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Think the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Should Remain in Place. Description: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which provides $27 billion in grants for pollution-reducing technologies, especially in disadvantaged communities. Funds already awarded to non-profit organizations have been frozen, and Congress has proposed repealing the program and withholding any remaining funds. Do you think the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund should be repealed or kept in place by Congress? All likely voters — This should be kept in place by Congress.: 58%, Don't know: 11%, This should be repealed by Congress.: 31% Democrat — This should be kept in place by Congress.: 74%, Don't know: 12%, This should be repealed by Congress.: 14% Independent / Third party — This should be kept in place by Congress.: 64%, Don't know: 11%, This should be repealed by Congress.: 25% Republican — This should be kept in place by Congress.: 36%, Don't know: 11%, This should be repealed by Congress.: 53% May 22–24, 2025 survey of 1,171 U.S. likely voters.
June 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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"energy sovereignty" but its new nat gas for data centers

www.axios.com/2025/06/02/g...
Screenshot of GridFree AI website: "Energy Sovereignty for Advanced Infrastructure GridFree AI is redefining computing infrastructure by integrating power generation and energy expertise with cutting-edge data center technology. Beyond eliminating reliance on traditional power grids, we are pioneering self-sustaining data center ecosystems. By managing the entire energy-to-data value chain, we ensure unparalleled reliability, sustainability, and scalability while significantly minimizing environmental impact. Our innovative solutions provide organizations with true energy independence, transforming data center infrastructure from high-energy consumers into models of operational efficiency and resource optimization."
June 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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a little s/o of our friends @the-breakdown.bsky.social in this month's @dataforprogress.org climate newsletter.

check out The BREAK-DOWN and subscribe/follow via the links here: dataforclimateprogress.substack.com/p/mayday-for...
section of DFP's climate newsletter featuring the break-down
June 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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A majority of voters (62%) -- including a majority of Democrats and Independents -- believe oil and gas companies should be held accountable for their contributions to climate change. 3/4
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: A Majority of Voters Believe Oil and Gas Companies Should Be Held Legally Accountable for Their Contributions to Climate Change. Description: Do you think that oil and gas companies should be held legally accountable for their contributions to climate change, including their impacts on extreme weather events and public health? Response Options: A) Yes, I believe that oil and gas companies should be held legally accountable for their contributions to climate change B) Don't know C) No, I do not believe that oil and gas companies should be held legally accountable for their contributions to climate change All likely voters — 62% chose A, 10% chose B, 28% chose C Democrat — 84% chose A, 6% chose B, 11% chose C Independent / Third party — 59% chose A, 15% chose B, 27% chose C Republican — 40% chose A, 12% chose B, 49% chose C May 3–4, 2024 survey of 1,206 likely voters.
May 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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A majority of voters think that the fossil fuel industry mislead the public on climate change for 70+ years. 2/4
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: A Majority of Voters Believe That the Fossil Fuel Industry Has Deceived the Public on Climate Change for 70+ Years. Description: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? "Oil and gas companies have known that fossil fuels contribute to climate change for nearly 70 years. However, instead of warning the public or changing their business practices, they led a campaign of disinformation to hide the scientific reality of climate change from consumers and policymakers. These actions are now resulting in dangerous extreme weather events and harmful pollution that impacts public health." All likely voters — Agree: 61%, Disagree: 29% Democrat — Agree: 83%, Disagree: 10% Independent / Third party — Agree: 52%, Disagree: 33% Republican — Agree: 42%, Disagree: 48% May 3–4, 2024 survey of 1,206 likely voters.
May 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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and @dataforprogress.org finds that voters support such lawsuits.

In fact, nearly half of all voters (49%) and 68% of Democrats support holding criminal proceedings for climate-related deaths. 🧵 1/4
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: After Reading About Recent Efforts to Hold Fossil Fuel Companies Legally Accountable, Nearly Half of Voters Support Holding Criminal Proceedings for Climate-Related Deaths. Description: While numerous cities and states have already filed civil lawsuits against oil and gas companies to hold them legally accountable for their contributions to climate change, some legal groups have proposed criminal prosecutions against these companies. They argue that the criminal offense of reckless or negligent homicide – which is legally defined as causing a death through reckless or negligent conduct – is an appropriate charge for oil and gas companies when extreme weather events caused by climate change kill people. Knowing what you do now, do you support or oppose criminal charges being filed against oil and gas companies to hold them accountable for deaths caused by their contributions to climate change? All likely voters — Support: 49%, Oppose: 39% Democrat — Support: 68%, Oppose: 20% Independent / Third party — Support: 42%, Oppose: 41% Republican — Support: 32%, Oppose: 58% May 3–4, 2024 survey of 1,206 likely voters.
May 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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When asked about specific components of the rule, voters strongly (80%+) support the rule's provisions, like providing accessible drinking water, shaded and indoor breaks areas, and more.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Support Proposed Components of OSHA's Extreme Heat Rule. Description: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently proposed a rule requiring employers to protect workers from extreme heat. For each of the following proposed components of the rule, please say if you support or oppose it: Provide accessible drinking water — Support: 93%, Oppose: 4% Provide designated shaded or indoor break areas — Support: 90%, Oppose: 6% Train employees on symptoms of heat illness and emergency protocols, in multiple languages — Support: 90%, Oppose: 7% Enforce mandatory rest breaks, buddy systems, or supervisor observations in heat above 90 degrees Fahrenheit — Support: 90%, Oppose: 6% Use air conditioning or have air circulation indoors if temperatures reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher — Support: 88%, Oppose: 8% Have a protocol for new employees to gradually adjust to working in heat — Support: 83%, Oppose: 11%
May 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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I am once again posting about just *how popular* these protections are.

OSHA's extreme heat rule has strong bipartisan voters support, with 90 percent (!!) of voters in support.

subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: OSHA's Extreme Heat Rule Has Overwhelming Support From Voters. Description: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently proposed a rule to protect workers from extreme heat. The rule would require employers to: Provide accessible drinking water Provide designated shaded or indoor break areas Have a protocol for new employees to gradually adjust to working in heat Use air conditioning or have air circulation indoors if temperatures reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher Enforce mandatory rest breaks, buddy systems, or supervisor observations in heat above 90 degrees Fahrenheit Train employees on symptoms of heat illness and emergency protocols, in multiple languages Do you support or oppose this proposed rule? All likely voters — Support: 90%, Oppose: 7% Democrat — Support: 96%, Oppose: 2% Independent / Third party — Support: 86%, Oppose: 10% Republican — Support: 86%, Oppose: 9% July 22–23, 2024 survey of 1,
May 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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& and that gov't subsidies -- like tax credits -- would make them *more likely* to do so.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Lower Energy Bills and Subsidies to Reduce the Upfront Cost Would Make Voters More Likely to Consider Installing Home Solar. Description: Which of the following factors would most increase your likelihood of installing solar panels, if any? Response Options: A) I can be assured my electric bill will be lower B) Receiving government subsidies to lower the upfront cost C) My electricity rate decreasing D) I can earn passive income from my solar panels E) My utility offering a discount for installing solar and battery storage F) Experiencing more frequent power outages due to extreme weather G) Receiving more education or assistance about the benefits of residential solar H) Other I) More education or assistance for how to acquire solar panels J) My family/friends/neighbors all installing solar panels K) None of these would increase my likelihood of installing solar panels I can be assured my electric bill will be lower — 19% chose A Receiving government subsidies to lower the upfront cost — 17% chose B My electricity rate decreasing — 14% chose C I can earn passive income from my solar panels — 9% chose D My utility offering a discount for installing solar and battery storage — 7% chose E Experiencing more frequent power outages due to extreme weather — 5% chose F Receiving more education or assistance about the benefits of residential solar — 4% chose G Other — 4% chose H More education or assistance for how to acquire solar panels — 2% chose I My family/friends/neighbors all installing solar panels — 2% chose J None of these would increase my likelihood of installing solar panels — 17% chose K November 15–18, 2024 survey of 1,229 likely voters.
May 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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🧵 meanwhile, at @dataforprogress.org we've found that voters are likely to consider installing rooftop solar in the next five years.

www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2024/12...
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Around Half of Voters Say They Are Likely to Consider Residential Solar Installation in the Next Five Years. Description: In the next five years, how likely or unlikely would you be to install solar panels on your home, or ask your landlord to do so? All likely voters — Likely: 47%, Unlikely: 53% Democrat — Likely: 57%, Unlikely: 43% Independent / Third party — Likely: 44%, Unlikely: 56% Republican — Likely: 38%, Unlikely: 62% Under 45 — Likely: 64%, Unlikely: 36% 45+ — Likely: 39%, Unlikely: 61% November 15–18, 2024 survey of 1,229 likely voters.
May 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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“don’t mess with texas” sign next to overflowing trash can
May 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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hey it’s @the-breakdown.bsky.social in the USA
photo of the break-down journal
May 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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If anything, voters would prefer that the federal government prioritizes clean energy projects on public lands, *not* fossil fuels.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Would Prefer the Federal Government Prioritizes Clean Energy Project Approvals. Description: When thinking about new energy projects on public lands in the United States, which do you think the federal government should prioritize? Response Options: A) Approving new clean energy projects, like wind turbines and solar farms B) Don't know C) Approving new fossil fuel projects, like oil and gas drilling sites All likely voters — 52% chose A, 10% chose B, 38% chose C Democrat — 73% chose A, 11% chose B, 15% chose C Independent / Third party — 60% chose A, 9% chose B, 31% chose C Republican — 27% chose A, 10% chose B, 63% chose C January 24–27, 2025 survey of 1,270 U.S. likely voters.
May 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM