Len Luka
@len-luka.bsky.social
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Teach-In: Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act
12/9, 12 PM ET
Join us to learn about the ASAP Act and how we can build the renewable, affordable energy that we desperately need!
Register: actionnetwork.org/events/asap-...
@thirdactnyc.bsky.social
12/9, 12 PM ET
Join us to learn about the ASAP Act and how we can build the renewable, affordable energy that we desperately need!
Register: actionnetwork.org/events/asap-...
@thirdactnyc.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Teach-In: Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act
12/9, 12 PM ET
Join us to learn about the ASAP Act and how we can build the renewable, affordable energy that we desperately need!
Register: actionnetwork.org/events/asap-...
@thirdactnyc.bsky.social
12/9, 12 PM ET
Join us to learn about the ASAP Act and how we can build the renewable, affordable energy that we desperately need!
Register: actionnetwork.org/events/asap-...
@thirdactnyc.bsky.social
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“It’s very kind of the Governor to give this charity to Big Oil but perhaps there are actual New Yorkers who need it more.” - @billmckibben.bsky.social ckibben
Our Stop Climate Polluter Handouts Act would end $350 million in NY tax breaks for oil & gas companies.
Our Stop Climate Polluter Handouts Act would end $350 million in NY tax breaks for oil & gas companies.
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
“It’s very kind of the Governor to give this charity to Big Oil but perhaps there are actual New Yorkers who need it more.” - @billmckibben.bsky.social ckibben
Our Stop Climate Polluter Handouts Act would end $350 million in NY tax breaks for oil & gas companies.
Our Stop Climate Polluter Handouts Act would end $350 million in NY tax breaks for oil & gas companies.
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Today @nyserda.bsky.social convened the Long Island Energy Storage Summit w/ energy, code & fire officials to focus on NY's safety standards, the most rigorous in the country. Battery energy storage will modernize the grid & lower electric costs with NY putting safety first.
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today @nyserda.bsky.social convened the Long Island Energy Storage Summit w/ energy, code & fire officials to focus on NY's safety standards, the most rigorous in the country. Battery energy storage will modernize the grid & lower electric costs with NY putting safety first.
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ACE NY was pleased to co-host the 2025 Long Island Energy Storage Summit today. We discussed the updated energy storage safety standards, local progress, and collaboration opportunities between local government, fire safety officials, and storage developers.
#energystorage #energystorage #LONGISLAND
#energystorage #energystorage #LONGISLAND
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
ACE NY was pleased to co-host the 2025 Long Island Energy Storage Summit today. We discussed the updated energy storage safety standards, local progress, and collaboration opportunities between local government, fire safety officials, and storage developers.
#energystorage #energystorage #LONGISLAND
#energystorage #energystorage #LONGISLAND
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I am proud to have secured $68,000 in state funding for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. CCE has long been a trusted resource for families, youth, and community members across our region, and this investment will help ensure that their facilities remain safe and welcoming for all.
November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I am proud to have secured $68,000 in state funding for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. CCE has long been a trusted resource for families, youth, and community members across our region, and this investment will help ensure that their facilities remain safe and welcoming for all.
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Not a good look for the Governor, as she approves a new natural gas pipeline as well as gas for a crypto-mining operation. Both decisions fly in the face of NY's climate law.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/n...
@doreenharris.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/n...
@doreenharris.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
Hochul Approved Permits That Could Help Clients of Her Husband’s Firm
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Not a good look for the Governor, as she approves a new natural gas pipeline as well as gas for a crypto-mining operation. Both decisions fly in the face of NY's climate law.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/n...
@doreenharris.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/n...
@doreenharris.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
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yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/02/cali...
“This study really finds that we can keep the grid stable w more & more renewables,” said Mark Z Jacobson... “Every major renewable — geothermal, hydro, wind, solar in particular, even offshore wind — is lower cost than fossil fuels” on average, globally.”
“This study really finds that we can keep the grid stable w more & more renewables,” said Mark Z Jacobson... “Every major renewable — geothermal, hydro, wind, solar in particular, even offshore wind — is lower cost than fossil fuels” on average, globally.”
California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy » Yale Climate Connections
The state went a record 98 of 116 days providing up to 10 hours of electricity with renewables alone.
yaleclimateconnections.org
November 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/02/cali...
“This study really finds that we can keep the grid stable w more & more renewables,” said Mark Z Jacobson... “Every major renewable — geothermal, hydro, wind, solar in particular, even offshore wind — is lower cost than fossil fuels” on average, globally.”
“This study really finds that we can keep the grid stable w more & more renewables,” said Mark Z Jacobson... “Every major renewable — geothermal, hydro, wind, solar in particular, even offshore wind — is lower cost than fossil fuels” on average, globally.”
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A careful look at NYISO data shows that there’s enough electricity supply to meet demand until 2034. Yet pro-gas politicians like @governor.ny.gov are misusing NYISO outlooks to expand fracked gas infrastructure that New Yorkers will have to pay for in their bills
www.canarymedia.com/articles/car...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/car...
Is New York backpedaling on its pledge to electrify new buildings?
The state’s all-electric building standard is set to take effect Dec. 31. Gov. Hochul is considering delaying its implementation after pushback from some…
www.canarymedia.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A careful look at NYISO data shows that there’s enough electricity supply to meet demand until 2034. Yet pro-gas politicians like @governor.ny.gov are misusing NYISO outlooks to expand fracked gas infrastructure that New Yorkers will have to pay for in their bills
www.canarymedia.com/articles/car...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/car...
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Went to a great talk the other day where the speaker referred to "Watson, Crick, and Franklin" nucleotides & let's all adopt that terminology
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Went to a great talk the other day where the speaker referred to "Watson, Crick, and Franklin" nucleotides & let's all adopt that terminology
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Gov. Hochul could stop pointing fingers and instead use the New York Power Authority's powers under the Build Public Renewables Act to build publicly owned renewable energy projects.
Hochul blames private sector for climate failures, critics say she’s ignoring public solution | Fingerlakes1.com
Governor Kathy Hochul is under fire from climate advocates after acknowledging that New York’s for-profit energy model isn’t delivering the renewable power the state needs — while continuing to sidest...
www.fingerlakes1.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Gov. Hochul could stop pointing fingers and instead use the New York Power Authority's powers under the Build Public Renewables Act to build publicly owned renewable energy projects.
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Blair Horner, @nypirg.bsky.social, comments on a report from the State Comptroller that shows storms are more frequent and more costly to the NY taxpayer without mentioning the Climate Change Superfund Act, which would require fossil fuel polluters to pay for some of those costs.
Bearing the costs of climate catastrophe in New York
A new report from the State Comptroller found that severe weather events in the state are more frequent and that these storms require New York taxpayers to shoulder a growing financial burden.
www.wamc.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Blair Horner, @nypirg.bsky.social, comments on a report from the State Comptroller that shows storms are more frequent and more costly to the NY taxpayer without mentioning the Climate Change Superfund Act, which would require fossil fuel polluters to pay for some of those costs.
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Today is Election Day in New York. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., make sure your voice is heard. Visit voterlookup.elections.ny.gov to confirm your polling location and voter status.
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today is Election Day in New York. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., make sure your voice is heard. Visit voterlookup.elections.ny.gov to confirm your polling location and voter status.
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Three hours of free electricity every day in Australia for retail consumers, thanks to solar.
This means those without solar panels benefit from solar!
Abundance. Affordable, to say the least. Clean electricity.
#energysky
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
This means those without solar panels benefit from solar!
Abundance. Affordable, to say the least. Clean electricity.
#energysky
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australian households to get free electricity three hours a day
Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, the federal government will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Three hours of free electricity every day in Australia for retail consumers, thanks to solar.
This means those without solar panels benefit from solar!
Abundance. Affordable, to say the least. Clean electricity.
#energysky
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
This means those without solar panels benefit from solar!
Abundance. Affordable, to say the least. Clean electricity.
#energysky
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
October 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
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Michael Richardson of @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social reminding us that 1) tyranny is systemic and 2) CLIMATE CAN’T WAIT
#NoKings Hudson, NY
#NoKings Hudson, NY
October 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Michael Richardson of @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social reminding us that 1) tyranny is systemic and 2) CLIMATE CAN’T WAIT
#NoKings Hudson, NY
#NoKings Hudson, NY
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Round-up is NOT "fine." Nor is it necessary, as we have demonstrated on our upstate NY farm over the past 40 years. Organic farming really does work.
October 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Round-up is NOT "fine." Nor is it necessary, as we have demonstrated on our upstate NY farm over the past 40 years. Organic farming really does work.
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No member of Congress should vote for any appropriations if the whole exercise is a non-binding farce.
NEW: White House announces it's going to pause, and potentially cancel, $11 billion in infrastructure funding (via the Army Corps of Engineers), specifically citing cities, like New York, represented or led by Democrats. More to come.
October 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
No member of Congress should vote for any appropriations if the whole exercise is a non-binding farce.
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"The attorneys general of more than a dozen states on Thursday sued the Trump administration over the termination of $7 billion in funding intended for affordable solar energy projects across the U.S."
State attorneys general sue Trump administration for canceled solar program funding
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states on Thursday sued the Trump administration over the termination of $7 billion in funding intended for affordable solar energy projects across the U.S.
apnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
"The attorneys general of more than a dozen states on Thursday sued the Trump administration over the termination of $7 billion in funding intended for affordable solar energy projects across the U.S."
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"Among the 22 states that drew higher-than-average shares of their power from wind and solar, 17 had below-average electricity prices in June, according to EIA data."
The government’s own data rebuts Trump’s claims about wind and solar prices
The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...
www.politico.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Among the 22 states that drew higher-than-average shares of their power from wind and solar, 17 had below-average electricity prices in June, according to EIA data."
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🍂 Kick off the fall & discover your Regional Clean Energy Hub! Explore EV options, solar incentives, exciting job training opportunities, & more. Your Hub is a team of knowledgeable, community-based organizations in your region of the state. 🌠 https://on.ny.gov/46rdV9D
October 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🍂 Kick off the fall & discover your Regional Clean Energy Hub! Explore EV options, solar incentives, exciting job training opportunities, & more. Your Hub is a team of knowledgeable, community-based organizations in your region of the state. 🌠 https://on.ny.gov/46rdV9D
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Under Donald Trump, 688 prescription drugs have gotten MORE EXPENSIVE.
And last night, he shut down the government to avoid lowering Americans’ health care costs.
Donald Trump is making your life more expensive.
And last night, he shut down the government to avoid lowering Americans’ health care costs.
Donald Trump is making your life more expensive.
October 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Under Donald Trump, 688 prescription drugs have gotten MORE EXPENSIVE.
And last night, he shut down the government to avoid lowering Americans’ health care costs.
Donald Trump is making your life more expensive.
And last night, he shut down the government to avoid lowering Americans’ health care costs.
Donald Trump is making your life more expensive.
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To read more about the Sun Day Wool project, follow the link.
Be sure to scroll down to the Gallery of Project Contributors for more wonderful sun photos:
thirdact.org/upstate-ny/2...
Be sure to scroll down to the Gallery of Project Contributors for more wonderful sun photos:
thirdact.org/upstate-ny/2...
September 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
To read more about the Sun Day Wool project, follow the link.
Be sure to scroll down to the Gallery of Project Contributors for more wonderful sun photos:
thirdact.org/upstate-ny/2...
Be sure to scroll down to the Gallery of Project Contributors for more wonderful sun photos:
thirdact.org/upstate-ny/2...
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So many fiber artists contributed suns--more than 100!
Our thanks to all the artists, to Joy Muller-McCoola, to the Sun Day Wool tapestry team, and to Dr. Michale Glennon and the Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith's College.
Our thanks to all the artists, to Joy Muller-McCoola, to the Sun Day Wool tapestry team, and to Dr. Michale Glennon and the Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith's College.
September 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
So many fiber artists contributed suns--more than 100!
Our thanks to all the artists, to Joy Muller-McCoola, to the Sun Day Wool tapestry team, and to Dr. Michale Glennon and the Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith's College.
Our thanks to all the artists, to Joy Muller-McCoola, to the Sun Day Wool tapestry team, and to Dr. Michale Glennon and the Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith's College.
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A thread on the Sun Day Wool exhibit at Watts & Wheels in the Great Hall of The Wild Center in Tupper Lake on Saturday, September 27.
All photos by L. Evans.
All photos by L. Evans.
September 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A thread on the Sun Day Wool exhibit at Watts & Wheels in the Great Hall of The Wild Center in Tupper Lake on Saturday, September 27.
All photos by L. Evans.
All photos by L. Evans.
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Yesterday, September 27, The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, Third Act Upstate New York, and the North Country Clean Energy Hub co-hosted Watts & Wheels, a celebration of clean energy.
A great day in the North Country!
A great day in the North Country!
September 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Yesterday, September 27, The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, Third Act Upstate New York, and the North Country Clean Energy Hub co-hosted Watts & Wheels, a celebration of clean energy.
A great day in the North Country!
A great day in the North Country!