Climate Reality Pgh SWPA
@climaterealityswpa.bsky.social
Climate Reality Pittsburgh & Southwestern PA Chapter - volunteer-run. Free us from fossil fuel tyranny.
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🤔 Why are all these fracked gas data centers coming to PA? And who is asking for these?
📅Join us on Dec. 4th for a webinar entitled, “Uncovering PA’s AI & Energy Strategy” to learn more about Team PA’s fossil fuel vision for PA’s future.
Register here: secure.everyaction.com/KJ0bLX_NpkWj...
📅Join us on Dec. 4th for a webinar entitled, “Uncovering PA’s AI & Energy Strategy” to learn more about Team PA’s fossil fuel vision for PA’s future.
Register here: secure.everyaction.com/KJ0bLX_NpkWj...
Uncovering PA’s AI + Energy Strategy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Webinar
Join PennFuture for a virtual webinar on Thursday, December 4th at 6 PM ET to uncover Pennsylvania's AI and Energy Strategy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🤔 Why are all these fracked gas data centers coming to PA? And who is asking for these?
📅Join us on Dec. 4th for a webinar entitled, “Uncovering PA’s AI & Energy Strategy” to learn more about Team PA’s fossil fuel vision for PA’s future.
Register here: secure.everyaction.com/KJ0bLX_NpkWj...
📅Join us on Dec. 4th for a webinar entitled, “Uncovering PA’s AI & Energy Strategy” to learn more about Team PA’s fossil fuel vision for PA’s future.
Register here: secure.everyaction.com/KJ0bLX_NpkWj...
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URGENT 🚨 RGGI could be negotiated away in the PA Budget as early as Wednesday. Take Action: send a letter to your representatives now to save RGGI! #pennsylvania
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November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
URGENT 🚨 RGGI could be negotiated away in the PA Budget as early as Wednesday. Take Action: send a letter to your representatives now to save RGGI! #pennsylvania
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Join the next SWPA Town Hall #17 this Thursday, 7 p.m. on Zoom. Please Register tinyurl.com/3ktf352r
October 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Join the next SWPA Town Hall #17 this Thursday, 7 p.m. on Zoom. Please Register tinyurl.com/3ktf352r
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The fossil fool fallacy "it was arson, not climate" targets audience bereft of critical thinking, unable to distinguish between what *starts* a fire & what determines magnitude & destructiveness. Google nicely summarizes my past explanations (w/ links): www.google.com/search?q=Mic...
October 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The fossil fool fallacy "it was arson, not climate" targets audience bereft of critical thinking, unable to distinguish between what *starts* a fire & what determines magnitude & destructiveness. Google nicely summarizes my past explanations (w/ links): www.google.com/search?q=Mic...
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The Shell Plastic Plant is falling short on jobs, promises and economics according to a new report by @O_R_V_I Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community - BCMAC www.timesonline.com/...
Beaver County's Shell plastics plant falling short on promises, report says
A report says the $14 billion project has yet to return even $1 billion in profit to the region.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Shell Plastic Plant is falling short on jobs, promises and economics according to a new report by @O_R_V_I Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community - BCMAC www.timesonline.com/...
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Inflation and high energy costs are hitting Americans’ wallets hard.
I was at CCAC’s North Campus today to tour the solar panel array that’s saving them money and to learn more about their Electric Vehicle apprenticeship program.
I was at CCAC’s North Campus today to tour the solar panel array that’s saving them money and to learn more about their Electric Vehicle apprenticeship program.
September 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Inflation and high energy costs are hitting Americans’ wallets hard.
I was at CCAC’s North Campus today to tour the solar panel array that’s saving them money and to learn more about their Electric Vehicle apprenticeship program.
I was at CCAC’s North Campus today to tour the solar panel array that’s saving them money and to learn more about their Electric Vehicle apprenticeship program.
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Tell the PA Department of Environmental Protection to DENY the Homer City fracked gas plant air permit!
This will be one of the largest fracked gas plants in the country and it will power an energy-sucking data center.
Take action by Sept. 29th: secure.everyaction.com/DztxH0ymAUW5...
This will be one of the largest fracked gas plants in the country and it will power an energy-sucking data center.
Take action by Sept. 29th: secure.everyaction.com/DztxH0ymAUW5...
Ask DEP to Deny the Homer City Air Permit
Take action now to tell the PA DEP to deny the air permit for the massive Homer City fracked gas plant which could power a massive data center. This project would threaten the health of surrounding co...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Tell the PA Department of Environmental Protection to DENY the Homer City fracked gas plant air permit!
This will be one of the largest fracked gas plants in the country and it will power an energy-sucking data center.
Take action by Sept. 29th: secure.everyaction.com/DztxH0ymAUW5...
This will be one of the largest fracked gas plants in the country and it will power an energy-sucking data center.
Take action by Sept. 29th: secure.everyaction.com/DztxH0ymAUW5...
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When a glacier melts, a piece of history, water, and folklore disappears. The Global Glacier Casualty List asks us to remember – and to act.
‘Global Glacier Casualty List’ honors ice giants that are melting away » Yale Climate Connections
The website marks the loss of glaciers to global warming.
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August 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
When a glacier melts, a piece of history, water, and folklore disappears. The Global Glacier Casualty List asks us to remember – and to act.
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Watch hearing panelists try to figure out if corporate data centers will or will not be carbon free.
#datacenters #amazon #fracking #PA #climate #pollution #CommUnitySolutions
#datacenters #amazon #fracking #PA #climate #pollution #CommUnitySolutions
August 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Watch hearing panelists try to figure out if corporate data centers will or will not be carbon free.
#datacenters #amazon #fracking #PA #climate #pollution #CommUnitySolutions
#datacenters #amazon #fracking #PA #climate #pollution #CommUnitySolutions
SIGN-ON: Urge PA DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley to ensure that the public will be informed and engaged as data centers are proposed for PA.
Individuals and organizations are invited to sign. Deadline Monday 7/28 5pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Individuals and organizations are invited to sign. Deadline Monday 7/28 5pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sign the Letter to the DEP re: Data Centers
July XX, 2025
The Honorable Jessica Shirley
Secretary
PA Department of Environmental Protection
400 Market Street
16th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063
Dear Secretary Shirley,
The Shapiro administr...
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July 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
SIGN-ON: Urge PA DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley to ensure that the public will be informed and engaged as data centers are proposed for PA.
Individuals and organizations are invited to sign. Deadline Monday 7/28 5pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Individuals and organizations are invited to sign. Deadline Monday 7/28 5pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Climate Reality Project is HIRING! Ohio River Valley Regional Organizer. Info here: recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...
The Climate Reality Project - Ohio River Valley Regional Organizer
The Climate Reality Project was founded by former US Vice President Al Gore with a mission to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector o...
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July 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Climate Reality Project is HIRING! Ohio River Valley Regional Organizer. Info here: recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...
Webinar Tonight 7pm Eastern: LNG Trains are baaaack on the table. Climate & public risk disaster for SWPA. Good news: we can make public comments thru 8/4. Learn more tonight! delawareriverkeeper.org/webinar-on-t...
Webinar on Trump’s LNG by Rail Proposal – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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July 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Webinar Tonight 7pm Eastern: LNG Trains are baaaack on the table. Climate & public risk disaster for SWPA. Good news: we can make public comments thru 8/4. Learn more tonight! delawareriverkeeper.org/webinar-on-t...
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Energy dominance" through fossil fuels is a false promise. True energy security and economic stability come from investing in renewable energy, resilient infrastructure and healthy communities. #EnergySummit apnews.com/article/epa-...
Trump EPA rollbacks would weaken rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives
When the head of the Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year announced a massive rollback of environmental regulations, he said it would spark a “Golden Age” for the American economy.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Energy dominance" through fossil fuels is a false promise. True energy security and economic stability come from investing in renewable energy, resilient infrastructure and healthy communities. #EnergySummit apnews.com/article/epa-...
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Check out PennFuture’s new municipal guidebook for solar siting!
www.pennfuture.org/Publication-...
#solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solararray #pennsylvania #pennsylvania_igers #centralpa #nepa #eriepa #westernpa #lancasterpa #yorkpa
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#solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solararray #pennsylvania #pennsylvania_igers #centralpa #nepa #eriepa #westernpa #lancasterpa #yorkpa
July 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Check out PennFuture’s new municipal guidebook for solar siting!
www.pennfuture.org/Publication-...
#solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solararray #pennsylvania #pennsylvania_igers #centralpa #nepa #eriepa #westernpa #lancasterpa #yorkpa
www.pennfuture.org/Publication-...
#solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solararray #pennsylvania #pennsylvania_igers #centralpa #nepa #eriepa #westernpa #lancasterpa #yorkpa
Pittsburgh Rally in Solidarity for the Environment this Saturday! 9am City-County, 10a Peaceful March through the City; 10:45am live music at the Riverfront. RSVP: pittsburghenvironmentday.eventbrite.com
Pittsburgh 2025 Environmental Action Day (Pittsburgh, PA)
Join environmental advocates across the SWPA region to rally for a healthier environment that is protected by our elected leaders!
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July 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Pittsburgh Rally in Solidarity for the Environment this Saturday! 9am City-County, 10a Peaceful March through the City; 10:45am live music at the Riverfront. RSVP: pittsburghenvironmentday.eventbrite.com
Railroads Are Running Dirty Diesel Trains Through Communities and No One Is Doing Anything About It blog.ucs.org/dave-cooke/r...
Railroads Are Running Dirty Diesel Trains Through Communities and No One Is Doing Anything About It
The case for rail electrification is clear in the benefits to the economy, public health, and environment.
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June 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Railroads Are Running Dirty Diesel Trains Through Communities and No One Is Doing Anything About It blog.ucs.org/dave-cooke/r...
Wednesday 6/11, 7pm - Data Centers mean massive energy consumption. Terrible for climate & our health if they're powered by fossil fuels. Join us! secure.everyaction.com/GDcIGj3yUES9...
June 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Wednesday 6/11, 7pm - Data Centers mean massive energy consumption. Terrible for climate & our health if they're powered by fossil fuels. Join us! secure.everyaction.com/GDcIGj3yUES9...
Data Centers = massive energy consumption = climate emissions & health harms from fracking if they're powered by gas. Join us Wed 6/11 7pm
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Is Pennsylvania Ready for Data Centers? It's a Lot to Compute
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June 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Data Centers = massive energy consumption = climate emissions & health harms from fracking if they're powered by gas. Join us Wed 6/11 7pm
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GOOD NEWS! HB 501 PRESS passed out of committee! If we want to expand renewable energy in Pennsylvania, we need a strong public reaction - send a letter instantly to your Rep urging to vote YES on PRESS!
Send here:
action.conservationpa.org/a/press-comm...
Send here:
action.conservationpa.org/a/press-comm...
June 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
GOOD NEWS! HB 501 PRESS passed out of committee! If we want to expand renewable energy in Pennsylvania, we need a strong public reaction - send a letter instantly to your Rep urging to vote YES on PRESS!
Send here:
action.conservationpa.org/a/press-comm...
Send here:
action.conservationpa.org/a/press-comm...
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PennFuture's statement on regional grid operator @pjminterconnection.bsky.social's reaction to Wednesday's press conference about rising energy bills: www.pennfuture.org/News-Power-G...
May 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
PennFuture's statement on regional grid operator @pjminterconnection.bsky.social's reaction to Wednesday's press conference about rising energy bills: www.pennfuture.org/News-Power-G...
TODAY, 12pm: PA's Climate Action Plan Virtual Workshop: Community Conversation events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/04710a...
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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May 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
TODAY, 12pm: PA's Climate Action Plan Virtual Workshop: Community Conversation events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/04710a...
"Are Allegheny County Elected Officials Abandoning Us When it Comes to Clean Air?" May 14, 2025 • 7:00 PM • Virtual bluelens.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Air Quality Town Hall #15 - Are Elected Officials Abandoning Us?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
We live in one of the worst 1% of places in the country for air pollution-related diseases, yet Allegheny County Council members have failed to pass their Health Department's proposed fee increase, pa...
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April 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"Are Allegheny County Elected Officials Abandoning Us When it Comes to Clean Air?" May 14, 2025 • 7:00 PM • Virtual bluelens.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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The Trump administration: bringing back black lung 😡
Black lung is a deadly disease caused by inhaling coal dust, leading to severe breathing problems and death.
Cuts to NIOSH mean no more free health screenings, no dust monitoring, and fewer protections for miners.
www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining...
Black lung is a deadly disease caused by inhaling coal dust, leading to severe breathing problems and death.
Cuts to NIOSH mean no more free health screenings, no dust monitoring, and fewer protections for miners.
www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining...
Black Lung
Discover the leading cause of black lung disease and what NIOSH is doing to address this hazard.
www.cdc.gov
April 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Trump administration: bringing back black lung 😡
Black lung is a deadly disease caused by inhaling coal dust, leading to severe breathing problems and death.
Cuts to NIOSH mean no more free health screenings, no dust monitoring, and fewer protections for miners.
www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining...
Black lung is a deadly disease caused by inhaling coal dust, leading to severe breathing problems and death.
Cuts to NIOSH mean no more free health screenings, no dust monitoring, and fewer protections for miners.
www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining...
Join us Wednesday! Support East Palestine survivors & learn how hazardous petrochemical train derailment put Pgh+SWPA at risk (& what we can do to prevent): www.unionprogress.com/2025/04/21/t...
Times Beach mayor, toxicologist bring their expertise on contamination to Ohio, Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Union Progress
Marilyn Leistner, the last mayor of a Missouri town demolished after it suffered a toxic contamination more than four decades ago, will tell the story of Times Beach this week during two presentations...
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April 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Join us Wednesday! Support East Palestine survivors & learn how hazardous petrochemical train derailment put Pgh+SWPA at risk (& what we can do to prevent): www.unionprogress.com/2025/04/21/t...
Allegheny County will launch website & survey to gather input for its Climate Action Plan. Dept of Sustainability seeks to engage the community at summer and fall events. Interested in hosting CAP-related discussions? Email: sustainability@alleghenycounty.us www.publicsource.org/climate-acti...
Allegheny County brings on five climate plan contractors
The county addressed concerns that a global consulting firm would be tasked with crafting its response to climate change by bringing on one large firm and four local contractors.
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April 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Allegheny County will launch website & survey to gather input for its Climate Action Plan. Dept of Sustainability seeks to engage the community at summer and fall events. Interested in hosting CAP-related discussions? Email: sustainability@alleghenycounty.us www.publicsource.org/climate-acti...