Matt Petersen
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Matt Petersen
@mattspete.bsky.social
· Sep 13
CA just reauthorized our nation-leading #Cap&Invest program – creating billions in investment for clean air, affordable energy and clean technologies. Thank you @asmirwin.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov, Sen Limon & #CAleg for your leadership!
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California installed solar capacity just crossed 43 GW.. with another 20 GW in the pipeline. ☀️🔋🔌💡
November 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
California installed solar capacity just crossed 43 GW.. with another 20 GW in the pipeline. ☀️🔋🔌💡
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Today on Volts: the subset of cleantech known as "electrotech" -- solar, batteries, heat pumps, etc. -- is marching toward inevitable victory, not because it's low-emissions (though it is), but because it's more efficient & cheaper. I discuss the good news with @kingsmillbond.bsky.social.
Clean electrification is inevitable
Kingsmill Bond explains why the global march of "electrotech" has moved beyond the reach of US political interference.
www.volts.wtf
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Today on Volts: the subset of cleantech known as "electrotech" -- solar, batteries, heat pumps, etc. -- is marching toward inevitable victory, not because it's low-emissions (though it is), but because it's more efficient & cheaper. I discuss the good news with @kingsmillbond.bsky.social.
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"Despite the difficulties getting everyone to agree on how to tackle climate change, real-world solutions are being implemented at speed almost everywhere."
Love this #COP30 takeaway from
@georginarannard.bsky.social. Just because countries aren't acting at scale doesn't mean the rest of us can't!
Love this #COP30 takeaway from
@georginarannard.bsky.social. Just because countries aren't acting at scale doesn't mean the rest of us can't!
COP30 in Brazil fails to secure new pledges to cut fossil fuels - follow live
www.bbc.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"Despite the difficulties getting everyone to agree on how to tackle climate change, real-world solutions are being implemented at speed almost everywhere."
Love this #COP30 takeaway from
@georginarannard.bsky.social. Just because countries aren't acting at scale doesn't mean the rest of us can't!
Love this #COP30 takeaway from
@georginarannard.bsky.social. Just because countries aren't acting at scale doesn't mean the rest of us can't!
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First Solar just opened a $1.1 billion integrated solar PV manufacturing plant in Louisiana capable of producing 3.5 gigawatts of panels each year. The plant will employ >700 people electrek.co/2025/11/21/f... 🔌💡
First Solar opens a Louisiana factory that’s 11 Superdomes big
First Solar opens a massive $1.1 billion solar factory in Louisiana, adding 3.5 GW of new US capacity and more than 800 well-paid jobs.
electrek.co
November 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
First Solar just opened a $1.1 billion integrated solar PV manufacturing plant in Louisiana capable of producing 3.5 gigawatts of panels each year. The plant will employ >700 people electrek.co/2025/11/21/f... 🔌💡
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Trump has never been supportive of green technologies, but in his second term he has made a concerted effort to wreck climate policies. The world now has a carbon bully, as one expert put it.
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
How Trump Pressures the World Into Burning More Oil and Gas
As COP30 nears, the US’s pressure to keep fossil fuels relevant may empower petrostates, potentially giving them more leverage at the UN talks.
www.bloomberg.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Trump has never been supportive of green technologies, but in his second term he has made a concerted effort to wreck climate policies. The world now has a carbon bully, as one expert put it.
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.
These people have found their health care at the center of a shutdown showdown
Small business owners, self-employed people and early retirees are among the 24 million Americans who could lose the tax credit
www.usatoday.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.
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CA just reauthorized our nation-leading #Cap&Invest program – creating billions in investment for clean air, affordable energy and clean technologies. Thank you @asmirwin.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov, Sen Limon & #CAleg for your leadership!
September 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
CA just reauthorized our nation-leading #Cap&Invest program – creating billions in investment for clean air, affordable energy and clean technologies. Thank you @asmirwin.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov, Sen Limon & #CAleg for your leadership!
CA just reauthorized our nation-leading #Cap&Invest program – creating billions in investment for clean air, affordable energy and clean technologies. Thank you @asmirwin.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov, Sen Limon & #CAleg for your leadership!
September 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
CA just reauthorized our nation-leading #Cap&Invest program – creating billions in investment for clean air, affordable energy and clean technologies. Thank you @asmirwin.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov, Sen Limon & #CAleg for your leadership!
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed by the House has important implications for US technology investment, manufacturing, and innovation. We unpack three key implications 🧵: rhg.com/research/thr...
Three Key Outcomes of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on US Manufacturing and Innovation
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) budget reconciliation bill passed by the House raises energy costs on consumers and businesses and pushes down on demand for clean energy technologies by effec...
rhg.com
June 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed by the House has important implications for US technology investment, manufacturing, and innovation. We unpack three key implications 🧵: rhg.com/research/thr...
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“Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere break new records in human history” | New article by @brianmchugh.bsky.social for @yorkshirebylines.co.uk:
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere break new records in human history
We know that net zero emission pathways will help us limit global temperature increases. Why are they not a priority for politicians?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere break new records in human history” | New article by @brianmchugh.bsky.social for @yorkshirebylines.co.uk:
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
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Another day, another unconstitutional attack on clean energy by the #TXlege. But this one, you can help stop.
#HB4049 would make it illegal in TX for a company to comply with EU and California climate disclosure laws.
It is anti-climate and also very bad for businesses.
Call script in 🧵.
#HB4049 would make it illegal in TX for a company to comply with EU and California climate disclosure laws.
It is anti-climate and also very bad for businesses.
Call script in 🧵.
capitol.texas.gov
April 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Was so grateful to then Mayor @repsturner.bsky.social for stepping up to lead and help build out the governance of @climatemayors.bsky.social. Climate Mayors are much stronger thanks to his leadership and support. Our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones
March 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Was so grateful to then Mayor @repsturner.bsky.social for stepping up to lead and help build out the governance of @climatemayors.bsky.social. Climate Mayors are much stronger thanks to his leadership and support. Our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones
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Kudos to @jpalfrey.bsky.social and the MacArthur Foundation for stepping up at this critical moment. Increasing foundation giving to fill the gap left by the broken promises and breached contracts of federal funding shows true leadership and compassion. #belovedcommunity
apnews.com/article/maca...
apnews.com/article/maca...
MacArthur Foundation to increase giving for two years in response to 'crisis'
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation will increase its giving over the next two years. Its president John Palfrey said the Trump administration’s freeze on federal foreign aid and the now...
apnews.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Kudos to @jpalfrey.bsky.social and the MacArthur Foundation for stepping up at this critical moment. Increasing foundation giving to fill the gap left by the broken promises and breached contracts of federal funding shows true leadership and compassion. #belovedcommunity
apnews.com/article/maca...
apnews.com/article/maca...
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"Trump Moves Again to Exit the Paris Agreement. Here’s What That Means" by @bberwyn.bsky.social for @insideclimatenews.org: insideclimatenews.org/news/2101202...
Trump Moves Again to Exit the Paris Agreement. Here’s What That Means - Inside Climate News
A renewed withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and avowedly pro-fossil fuel policies will heat the climate and harm people around the world for decades to come, experts warn.
insideclimatenews.org
January 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
"Trump Moves Again to Exit the Paris Agreement. Here’s What That Means" by @bberwyn.bsky.social for @insideclimatenews.org: insideclimatenews.org/news/2101202...
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It's no exaggeration to say today brought a truly historical weather event to the Gulf Coast - lots of places all the way down to the water got over 6-8 inches of snow, shattering records going as far back as 1895 in some places.
Let's review what caused this historic event 🧵
Let's review what caused this historic event 🧵
January 22, 2025 at 2:25 AM
It's no exaggeration to say today brought a truly historical weather event to the Gulf Coast - lots of places all the way down to the water got over 6-8 inches of snow, shattering records going as far back as 1895 in some places.
Let's review what caused this historic event 🧵
Let's review what caused this historic event 🧵
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The insanity of being a fire ecologist in the epicenter of a major fire event, bags packed and ready to evacuate, watching active fire from my window, while taking media requests and explaining to the public, for the 100,000th time how climate change is largely responsible for this
January 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The insanity of being a fire ecologist in the epicenter of a major fire event, bags packed and ready to evacuate, watching active fire from my window, while taking media requests and explaining to the public, for the 100,000th time how climate change is largely responsible for this
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We have a list of ways to help for those looking to assist residents impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires.
How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.
www.latimes.com
January 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
We have a list of ways to help for those looking to assist residents impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires.
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President Carter's Motorcade
January 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
President Carter's Motorcade
Another reminder why conservation is and will always need to be a way of life in SoCal. #climatechange #conservation
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
With negligible rain in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought
Months into the rainy season, Southern California is now experiencing moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
www.latimes.com
January 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Another reminder why conservation is and will always need to be a way of life in SoCal. #climatechange #conservation
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Beautiful memorial for President Carter today w/ @habitatforhumanity.bsky.social of LA. Many great speakers including homeowners who built their houses with the Carters. I recalled his leadership on energy while President, as well as giving people a hand up through the Habitat Carter Project
January 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Beautiful memorial for President Carter today w/ @habitatforhumanity.bsky.social of LA. Many great speakers including homeowners who built their houses with the Carters. I recalled his leadership on energy while President, as well as giving people a hand up through the Habitat Carter Project
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#JimmyCarter "was the Greta Thunberg of the 1970s," writes @jeffgoodell.bsky.social, "saying bold, politically blunt things about greed and consumption and #fossilfuel addiction that nobody wanted to hear": www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... via @rollingstone.com.web.brid.gy #ClimateAction
Jimmy Carter: America's Greatest Environmental President
President Carter had a visionary understanding of the climate change crisis ahead, which only grows more profound with each passing year.
www.rollingstone.com
January 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
#JimmyCarter "was the Greta Thunberg of the 1970s," writes @jeffgoodell.bsky.social, "saying bold, politically blunt things about greed and consumption and #fossilfuel addiction that nobody wanted to hear": www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... via @rollingstone.com.web.brid.gy #ClimateAction
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Glad to see this story make it to The NYTimes. There are many big questions about how to limit the quantity of PFAs in our bodies/environment, but spreading them on farm fields seems like an obviously bad choice.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/c...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/c...
E.P.A. Promotes Fertilizer Carrying PFAS, Long After 3M Shared Risks
The agency obtained research from 3M in 2003 revealing that sewage sludge, the raw material for the fertilizer, carried toxic “forever chemicals.”
www.nytimes.com
December 28, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Glad to see this story make it to The NYTimes. There are many big questions about how to limit the quantity of PFAs in our bodies/environment, but spreading them on farm fields seems like an obviously bad choice.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/c...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/c...