Jack Hanson
@jack-hanson.bsky.social
Climate changemaker, ED @runonclimate, former City Councilor, musician
So proud of our Policy and Journalism Teams!
Thank you all for your work!
@qyz.bsky.social @pjarkasellers.bsky.social @runonclimate.bsky.social
Thank you all for your work!
@qyz.bsky.social @pjarkasellers.bsky.social @runonclimate.bsky.social
In Tucson, community organizing beat back a land deal for a data center that would’ve drained scarce water and relied on dirty energy. This isn’t just a pause, it’s a reminder: local voices matter. 🌱
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#ClimateJustice #CommunityPower #LocalResistance
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#ClimateJustice #CommunityPower #LocalResistance
“A Very Bad Deal”: How local organizing halted a massive data center development — for now. — Run on Climate
In Pima County, Arizona, three miles north of Tucson at the heart of the Sonoran Desert, there is a 290 acre fenced-off plot of parched land, dotted with cacti and desert sagebrush. This is the prop...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:36 AM
So proud of our Policy and Journalism Teams!
Thank you all for your work!
@qyz.bsky.social @pjarkasellers.bsky.social @runonclimate.bsky.social
Thank you all for your work!
@qyz.bsky.social @pjarkasellers.bsky.social @runonclimate.bsky.social
@runonclimate.bsky.social-endorsed dandidates went 9-4 last Tuesday! We're so excited to have 9 new climate champions stepping into key local decisionmaking positions!
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
@runonclimate.bsky.social-endorsed dandidates went 9-4 last Tuesday! We're so excited to have 9 new climate champions stepping into key local decisionmaking positions!
@runonclimate.bsky.social candidates are 1-0 so far tonight!
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
@runonclimate.bsky.social candidates are 1-0 so far tonight!
I'm grateful to be featured alongside @qyz.bsky.social , @runonclimate.bsky.social and others in @reuters.com Foundation piece on local #climateaction in U.S. cities!
U.S. cities drive energy transition despite Trump resistance | Context by TRF
As federal support wanes, work is moving ahead on green buildings, electrification and energy transition, U.S. mayors say
www.context.news
October 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I'm grateful to be featured alongside @qyz.bsky.social , @runonclimate.bsky.social and others in @reuters.com Foundation piece on local #climateaction in U.S. cities!
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"What the federal government is doing right now on climate is causing a lot more people to feel a lot more urgency around climate – and to feel a lot more motivation to do something about it," says our director, @jack-hanson.bsky.social. 🌎 #cities
Learn more:
Learn more:
How can U.S. cities keep up climate action under Trump? | Context by TRF
Trump's moves and funding cuts to limit climate action have been aggressive, but local governments still have significant powers
www.context.news
October 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
"What the federal government is doing right now on climate is causing a lot more people to feel a lot more urgency around climate – and to feel a lot more motivation to do something about it," says our director, @jack-hanson.bsky.social. 🌎 #cities
Learn more:
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We'll be in New York on September 25 for happy hour at Climate Week NYC, hosted by Climate Group! 🗽
Come connect with us and learn about our support for local climate policy. 🌳
Get your tickets for free here! 👇
🔗: www.eventbrite.com/e/run-on-cli...
#climateweeknyc #climatechange #runonclimate
Come connect with us and learn about our support for local climate policy. 🌳
Get your tickets for free here! 👇
🔗: www.eventbrite.com/e/run-on-cli...
#climateweeknyc #climatechange #runonclimate
September 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We'll be in New York on September 25 for happy hour at Climate Week NYC, hosted by Climate Group! 🗽
Come connect with us and learn about our support for local climate policy. 🌳
Get your tickets for free here! 👇
🔗: www.eventbrite.com/e/run-on-cli...
#climateweeknyc #climatechange #runonclimate
Come connect with us and learn about our support for local climate policy. 🌳
Get your tickets for free here! 👇
🔗: www.eventbrite.com/e/run-on-cli...
#climateweeknyc #climatechange #runonclimate
What a powerful event. I'm feeling inspired to protect Oak Flat from destructive mining and I hope others will consider doing the same! @protectoakflat.bsky.social
#protectoakflat #apachestronghold
#protectoakflat #apachestronghold
September 15, 2025 at 4:03 AM
What a powerful event. I'm feeling inspired to protect Oak Flat from destructive mining and I hope others will consider doing the same! @protectoakflat.bsky.social
#protectoakflat #apachestronghold
#protectoakflat #apachestronghold
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"Meet Young Leaders Award recipient @jack-hanson.bsky.social, who is turning bold climate action into real local change!" 🌎🌱🌳
via @Walking Softer
#RunOnClimate #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimatePolicy #Cities
www.walkingsofter.org/stories/turn...
via @Walking Softer
#RunOnClimate #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimatePolicy #Cities
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Turning Climate Goals Into Community Wins - Jack Hanson - Walking Softer
Meet Young Leaders Award recipient Jack Hanson, who empowers local leaders to drive bold climate action and build a fossil-free future through Run On Climate.
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August 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"Meet Young Leaders Award recipient @jack-hanson.bsky.social, who is turning bold climate action into real local change!" 🌎🌱🌳
via @Walking Softer
#RunOnClimate #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimatePolicy #Cities
www.walkingsofter.org/stories/turn...
via @Walking Softer
#RunOnClimate #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimatePolicy #Cities
www.walkingsofter.org/stories/turn...
@localprogress.bsky.social conference!
It's a privilege to support badass local electeds in passing bold climate policy @runonclimate.bsky.social
@sueanderbois.bsky.social Chelsea Byers
@marylupienroc.bsky.social @danielbiss.bsky.social
@rosalbadominguez.bsky.social Jen Allen Dakkia Bradshaw
It's a privilege to support badass local electeds in passing bold climate policy @runonclimate.bsky.social
@sueanderbois.bsky.social Chelsea Byers
@marylupienroc.bsky.social @danielbiss.bsky.social
@rosalbadominguez.bsky.social Jen Allen Dakkia Bradshaw
July 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
@localprogress.bsky.social conference!
It's a privilege to support badass local electeds in passing bold climate policy @runonclimate.bsky.social
@sueanderbois.bsky.social Chelsea Byers
@marylupienroc.bsky.social @danielbiss.bsky.social
@rosalbadominguez.bsky.social Jen Allen Dakkia Bradshaw
It's a privilege to support badass local electeds in passing bold climate policy @runonclimate.bsky.social
@sueanderbois.bsky.social Chelsea Byers
@marylupienroc.bsky.social @danielbiss.bsky.social
@rosalbadominguez.bsky.social Jen Allen Dakkia Bradshaw
It can feel overwhelming, exhausting & demoralizing.
But we CAN solve this crisis together. It's critical that we don't plug our ears/look away. Let's lean in together and build a better world, with Joy and Love!
"Nothing can be changed until it is faced" - James Baldwin
@runonclimate.bsky.social
But we CAN solve this crisis together. It's critical that we don't plug our ears/look away. Let's lean in together and build a better world, with Joy and Love!
"Nothing can be changed until it is faced" - James Baldwin
@runonclimate.bsky.social
Melting Ice Caps Could Bring Dormant Volcanoes to Life, Research from the Chilean Andes Shows - Inside Climate News
In a feedback of fire and ice, thinning ice sheets over geologic hot spots could allow more eruptions, while increased volcanic activity may speed the meltdown.
insideclimatenews.org
July 9, 2025 at 4:37 AM
It can feel overwhelming, exhausting & demoralizing.
But we CAN solve this crisis together. It's critical that we don't plug our ears/look away. Let's lean in together and build a better world, with Joy and Love!
"Nothing can be changed until it is faced" - James Baldwin
@runonclimate.bsky.social
But we CAN solve this crisis together. It's critical that we don't plug our ears/look away. Let's lean in together and build a better world, with Joy and Love!
"Nothing can be changed until it is faced" - James Baldwin
@runonclimate.bsky.social
Great to have you on Board, @mikepurnell.bsky.social!
We are so excited to welcome @mikepurnell.bsky.social to Run On Climate’s Board of Directors! 🎉🌞🤝
Read more about Michael and the other members of our Board of Directors at: runonclimate.org/boardofdirectors
#RunOnClimate #climateaction #local #environment #sustainable #gogreen #climatechange
Read more about Michael and the other members of our Board of Directors at: runonclimate.org/boardofdirectors
#RunOnClimate #climateaction #local #environment #sustainable #gogreen #climatechange
July 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Great to have you on Board, @mikepurnell.bsky.social!
For years I've been telling the story of how this 2010 Onion article I read in high school was the catalyst for me to devote myself to climate action...
What a trip to meet @theonion.com CEO @bencollins.bsky.social at a street fair and be able to tell him directly! :)
theonion.com/report-globa...
What a trip to meet @theonion.com CEO @bencollins.bsky.social at a street fair and be able to tell him directly! :)
theonion.com/report-globa...
Report: Global Warming Issue From 2 Or 3 Years Ago May Still Be Problem
WASHINGTON—According to a report released this week by the Center for Global Development, climate change, the popular mid-2000s issue that raised awareness of the fact that the earth’s continuous rise...
theonion.com
July 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
For years I've been telling the story of how this 2010 Onion article I read in high school was the catalyst for me to devote myself to climate action...
What a trip to meet @theonion.com CEO @bencollins.bsky.social at a street fair and be able to tell him directly! :)
theonion.com/report-globa...
What a trip to meet @theonion.com CEO @bencollins.bsky.social at a street fair and be able to tell him directly! :)
theonion.com/report-globa...
I'm so excited that Orla is joining the @runonclimate.bsky.social team full time as our new Operations Director!! :)
Our Executive Director Jack Hanson and Fundraiser/Electoral Fellow Orla Molloy were recently out canvassing in Chicago! 🚪
June is on pace to be our best fundraising month in Run On Climate history! Help us stay on pace by donating. 👇
🔗: givebutter.com/runonclimate
#ClimatePolicy #Cities
June is on pace to be our best fundraising month in Run On Climate history! Help us stay on pace by donating. 👇
🔗: givebutter.com/runonclimate
#ClimatePolicy #Cities
June 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I'm so excited that Orla is joining the @runonclimate.bsky.social team full time as our new Operations Director!! :)
Are you looking for a summer job where you can make a difference by directly engaging with the community? 🧐🌱
Join Run On Climate's team of dedicated canvassers! 🗳️
To learn more and apply visit runonclimate.org/job
#RunOnClimate #HiringNow #Jobs #ClimateChange #Climate
Join Run On Climate's team of dedicated canvassers! 🗳️
To learn more and apply visit runonclimate.org/job
#RunOnClimate #HiringNow #Jobs #ClimateChange #Climate
May 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thank you @runonclimate.bsky.social community for making it a great bday!
Happy Birthday to our Executive Director @jack-hanson.bsky.social ! 🎉🎂🎈
What to give Jack a birthday present? Make a donation to Run On Climate and do your part to advance climate action! 🎁
🔗: givebutter.com/runonclimate
#HappyBirthday #Climate #ClimateChange #RunOnClimate #ClimatePolicy #Cities
What to give Jack a birthday present? Make a donation to Run On Climate and do your part to advance climate action! 🎁
🔗: givebutter.com/runonclimate
#HappyBirthday #Climate #ClimateChange #RunOnClimate #ClimatePolicy #Cities
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Invest in Local Climate Action!
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May 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Thank you @runonclimate.bsky.social community for making it a great bday!
It's my 31st bday. A lot's changed this past year. But 1 thing's the same: I love humans enough to try to ensure we can keep living on this beautiful planet.
I'm working w/wonderful ppl to do that.
Pls consider donating to ROC as a gift to me & our collective future! givebutter.com/runonclimate
I'm working w/wonderful ppl to do that.
Pls consider donating to ROC as a gift to me & our collective future! givebutter.com/runonclimate
Run On Climate
Invest in Local Climate Action!
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May 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It's my 31st bday. A lot's changed this past year. But 1 thing's the same: I love humans enough to try to ensure we can keep living on this beautiful planet.
I'm working w/wonderful ppl to do that.
Pls consider donating to ROC as a gift to me & our collective future! givebutter.com/runonclimate
I'm working w/wonderful ppl to do that.
Pls consider donating to ROC as a gift to me & our collective future! givebutter.com/runonclimate
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On Tuesday April 15, @charleneforoakland.bsky.social, a former Biden-Harris appointee and environmental justice and civil rights advisor for the EPA, was elected to the Oakland City Council! 🎉
We now look forward to working with her to pass cutting-edge climate policies in Oakland! 🌎
We now look forward to working with her to pass cutting-edge climate policies in Oakland! 🌎
April 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On Tuesday April 15, @charleneforoakland.bsky.social, a former Biden-Harris appointee and environmental justice and civil rights advisor for the EPA, was elected to the Oakland City Council! 🎉
We now look forward to working with her to pass cutting-edge climate policies in Oakland! 🌎
We now look forward to working with her to pass cutting-edge climate policies in Oakland! 🌎
The last 1.5 yrs I've struggled w/health issues, esp. the last 2 months.
Just got diagnosed w/a tick-borne illness similar to #Lyme.
This is #climatechange; rising temps have allowed ticks to flourish in VT, where I lived '12-'24.
Another reason to do more on climate.
@runonclimate.bsky.social
Just got diagnosed w/a tick-borne illness similar to #Lyme.
This is #climatechange; rising temps have allowed ticks to flourish in VT, where I lived '12-'24.
Another reason to do more on climate.
@runonclimate.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The last 1.5 yrs I've struggled w/health issues, esp. the last 2 months.
Just got diagnosed w/a tick-borne illness similar to #Lyme.
This is #climatechange; rising temps have allowed ticks to flourish in VT, where I lived '12-'24.
Another reason to do more on climate.
@runonclimate.bsky.social
Just got diagnosed w/a tick-borne illness similar to #Lyme.
This is #climatechange; rising temps have allowed ticks to flourish in VT, where I lived '12-'24.
Another reason to do more on climate.
@runonclimate.bsky.social
Let's go @anthonytordillos.bsky.social!!
Elections like this past Tuesday in San José show just how important it is to get involved in local elections. It could come down to just ONE VOTE! 🗣️🤝
Keep an eye on this race and Run On Climate’s endorsed City Council candidate @anthonyforsanjose.bsky.social
#SanJose #California #election #vote
Keep an eye on this race and Run On Climate’s endorsed City Council candidate @anthonyforsanjose.bsky.social
#SanJose #California #election #vote
April 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Let's go @anthonytordillos.bsky.social!!
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Elections like this past Tuesday in San José show just how important it is to get involved in local elections. It could come down to just ONE VOTE! 🗣️🤝
Keep an eye on this race and Run On Climate’s endorsed City Council candidate @anthonyforsanjose.bsky.social
#SanJose #California #election #vote
Keep an eye on this race and Run On Climate’s endorsed City Council candidate @anthonyforsanjose.bsky.social
#SanJose #California #election #vote
April 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Elections like this past Tuesday in San José show just how important it is to get involved in local elections. It could come down to just ONE VOTE! 🗣️🤝
Keep an eye on this race and Run On Climate’s endorsed City Council candidate @anthonyforsanjose.bsky.social
#SanJose #California #election #vote
Keep an eye on this race and Run On Climate’s endorsed City Council candidate @anthonyforsanjose.bsky.social
#SanJose #California #election #vote
Election day today in many parts of the country!
Just cast my ballot in Evanston, IL.
Happy voting!
@runonclimate.bsky.social
Just cast my ballot in Evanston, IL.
Happy voting!
@runonclimate.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Election day today in many parts of the country!
Just cast my ballot in Evanston, IL.
Happy voting!
@runonclimate.bsky.social
Just cast my ballot in Evanston, IL.
Happy voting!
@runonclimate.bsky.social
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Today is Election Day in Madison, WI! 🗳️
We're proud to endorse Noah Lieberman for Common Council. Please consider donating or volunteering to make phone calls for Noah in these final hours, and if you know anyone who lives in Madison, tell them to vote for Noah!
🔗: noahforcouncil.com/contact
We're proud to endorse Noah Lieberman for Common Council. Please consider donating or volunteering to make phone calls for Noah in these final hours, and if you know anyone who lives in Madison, tell them to vote for Noah!
🔗: noahforcouncil.com/contact
April 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Today is Election Day in Madison, WI! 🗳️
We're proud to endorse Noah Lieberman for Common Council. Please consider donating or volunteering to make phone calls for Noah in these final hours, and if you know anyone who lives in Madison, tell them to vote for Noah!
🔗: noahforcouncil.com/contact
We're proud to endorse Noah Lieberman for Common Council. Please consider donating or volunteering to make phone calls for Noah in these final hours, and if you know anyone who lives in Madison, tell them to vote for Noah!
🔗: noahforcouncil.com/contact
My nonprofit @runonclimate.bsky.social is hiring 3 new roles, soon to be 4! Come work with us :)
Job Opportunities — Run on Climate
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March 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My nonprofit @runonclimate.bsky.social is hiring 3 new roles, soon to be 4! Come work with us :)
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We're excited to announce that we have another candidate endorsement, Noah Lieberman for Madison City Council! 💙💚
Learn more about Noah and how you can support his campaign by visiting noahforcouncil.com.
#climatepolicy #localclimatepolicy #localclimateaction #madison #wisconsin #madisonwi
Learn more about Noah and how you can support his campaign by visiting noahforcouncil.com.
#climatepolicy #localclimatepolicy #localclimateaction #madison #wisconsin #madisonwi
March 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We're excited to announce that we have another candidate endorsement, Noah Lieberman for Madison City Council! 💙💚
Learn more about Noah and how you can support his campaign by visiting noahforcouncil.com.
#climatepolicy #localclimatepolicy #localclimateaction #madison #wisconsin #madisonwi
Learn more about Noah and how you can support his campaign by visiting noahforcouncil.com.
#climatepolicy #localclimatepolicy #localclimateaction #madison #wisconsin #madisonwi
#Evanston just passed the Health Buildings Ordinance! A huge thank you to LCPN members Daniel Biss and Jonathan Nieuwsma! 🥳🎉
Our Executive Director @jack-hanson.bsky.social, Policy Director @qyz.bsky.social, Policy Intern Bela Filstrup, and Climate Action Evanston all did an incredible job! 💚💙
Our Executive Director @jack-hanson.bsky.social, Policy Director @qyz.bsky.social, Policy Intern Bela Filstrup, and Climate Action Evanston all did an incredible job! 💚💙
March 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM