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June 2023
Dear Kate,
I hope this email finds you well with summer just around the corner. With the Canadian fires burning and smoke coating many states we need no other reminder that the climate emergency
is all too real.
We’re thrilled to announce EOPA New Mexico! <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810765/411332030/1688213689?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGl
vblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emc
i=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> N.M. has an abundance of sunshine, wind and geothermal resources, making it a natural
location for renewable energy production and clean energy jobs. However, it is the second largest oil and gas producer in America. We’re working to change that dynamic and build a clean
energy economy with elected officials and coalition groups <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810766/411332031/1002125712?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiA
gIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bw
XY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> in N.M. working with Rep. Debbie Sariñana, our National Leadership Council
Co-Chair, who is leading our efforts and has already established a N.M. Leadership Council.
EOPA is equally excited to inform you about our upcoming New Jersey Offshore Wind
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Summit on July 31 in Atlantic City with Atlantic County Commissioner Caren Fitzpatrick, EOPA - NJ Leadership Council, as our Chair. This follows on from a successful press conference
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810767/411332032/868241722?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS0
5MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=
d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> where we garnered over 3.5 million listeners being broadcast on 103 radio <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810768/411332033/-512315838?nvep=ew0KI
CAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVm
ZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> outlets
and in print. EOPA New Jersey also participated in a successful WInd Works Rally, with coalition partners, on June 10th at Long Branch (photo left).
Caren spoke passionately about the importance of offshore wind to create union jobs, and a clean energy future. If you’re interested in our EOPA New Jersey Offshore Wind Summit please
contact duncan@protectingamerica.net <mailto:duncan@protectingamerica.net> .
EOPA Executive Director and Fmr. Caroline NY Councilmember Dominic Frongillo and I will be visiting communities in New Jersey from June 26 to the 30th and would love to meet up with
any N.J. elected official who has time to share insights and plans for how best to work together to ensure New Jersey’s clean energy future. Please reach out to me at 207. 319. 4511.
In California this spring EOPA CA, in coordination with the Governor's office, organized a letter from more than 160 elected officials across the state supporting transparency and accountability
to protect Californians from oil company price gouging. Our California Director, Fmr. Culver City Mayor Meghan Sahil-Wells, met with the Governor with Mayor Farrah Khan and other coalition
members to discuss his strategy to get the bill passed. We’re excited to announce it is now law. <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810769/411332061/1279702579?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhb
jovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D
&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> List to the radio coverage here
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810770/411332062/-1560064319?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxM
S05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emd
i=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> with interviews from Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan and Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez.
Meghan will be on the road with us to discuss offshore wind on a listening tour in the upcoming months. The dates will be anounced soon. On July 13th we will host an offshore wind webinar
for EOPA CA. Please reach out to naweed@protectingamerica.net <mailto:naweed@protectingamerica.net> to find out more.
Meghan is also planning a Long Beach Port tour as it prepares to become an offshore wind fabrication port <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810772/411332067/1654440545?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogI
m5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0K
fQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> . Recently, Alex Walker-Griffin,
Hercules Mayor, EOPA CA Co-chair, Mayor Chance Cutrano of California, and Hawaii House of Representative / Vice Speaker Greggor Ilagan joined me at the University of San Francisco where
I taught a class and they spoke. (photo) USF and EOPA have a partnership where elected officials can earn a Certificate in Public Leadership <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810774/411332076/-3927
46903?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVm
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. Our next class will be held the weekend of August 12 at the USF campus in Washington D.C.
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This spring, EOPA participated in a joint six month review of the Inflation Reduction Act with the focus on Environmental Justice with the National Association of State Energy Officials
(NASEO) as part of our National Climate Emergency and Energy Security Taskforce in coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE). We will host another meeting of our National taskforce
to ensure the funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Act reaches the communities most in need. These funds represent the largest investment the United States has
ever made in its transition to a 100% clean energy economy. We are honored that John Polimeni, Schenectady, City Councilmember, N.Y. has agreed to be our National DOE Taskforce Chair.
On July 11 and 12 EOPA will take part in the DOE Small Business Conference in New Orleans, where we will lead a breakout session.
Save the Date: On September 18 EOPA will host our annual Washington D.C. Summit with the DOE. Stay tuned for more information.
Christian Brock, CEO EOPA, participated in the Climate Change Tabletop in Monterey, C.A. last spring. Beforehand, Christian, Dominic and I attended the Cities Summit of the Americas
in Denver. Then I was honored to speak to the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce and met with lawmakers there.
In New York we hosted a webinar <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810776/411332084/-681294388?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUl
kIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-0
40a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> for elected officials about the state’s Climate Plan and the importance of passing a critical building
electrification bill. We’re pleased to announce that the very same building electrification legislation is now law <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810778/411332092/-1465014778?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW
50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uL
ndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> . Recently, we
helped promote New York HEAT working with coalition partners. A radio show <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810780/411332099/-2036222879?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy
8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8J
pP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> on the topic highlighted Robin Wilt, Brighton Councilmember
and John Polimeni, Schenectady City Councilmember, and reached over 4.6 Million listeners in New York and beyond. We also had a successful offshore wind radio show <https://click.everyaction.com/k/
64810782/411332101/712540384?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFb
WFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb
73&ceid=16194077> with Cate Rogers, Long Island Councilmember and Doug O'Maley of Environment N.J. to help promote offshore wind.
Working with Solutions for Pollution, we held various radio shows <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810783/411332102/953722566?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIi
wNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuu
q99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077> on Earth Day and beforehand <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810785/411332104/-
998194955?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAi
amVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077>
to highlight different environmental protections that need to be strengthened with our elected officials, many of whom also provided quotes <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810787/411332106/-16755
05820?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVm
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and testimony to different government agencies to ensure protective rules are strengthened.
As always, we are grateful for your hard work and dedication to our shared goals. Thank you all or your leadership. Everything we do is because of you. Please reach out to me with any
questions, news, policy questions or projects you’d think we should be involved in.
Enjoy Summer!
Warm regards,
Alex Cornell du Houx, EOPA President,
Former Maine State Representative,
Marine Veteran
alex@protectingamerica.net <mailto:alex@protectingamerica.net>
PROTECT EARTH NEWS MAGAZINE ISSUE XVII
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FEATURES —
* NM advocates: Climate crisis demands end to Feds’ fossil-fuel leasing <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810790/411332109/1002125712?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg
3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1
iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077>
* Offshore wind farms grow job opportunities in New York and New Jersey <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810793/411332112/-512315838?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg
3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1
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* $4 Billion available or clean port upgrades and clean heavy-duty vehicles to improve air quality and protect public health with IRA <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810795/411332116/-1199560758?n
vep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2N
AY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077>
* $11 Billion investment to advance clean energy across rural America through Inflation Reduction Act and Dept. of Agriculture <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810797/411332118/293824865?nvep=ew0KI
CAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVm
ZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid=16194077>
* Offshore wind buildout helps environmental justice with training, jobs and health outcomes for communities left behind, say New Jersey 125 elected officials <https://click.everyaction.com/k/6481079
9/411332120/868241722?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFk
ZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndhLnVzIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=6iUbxnVW-hk-K8JpP9g1iOUQBuuq99bwXY3yxzRTjzg=&emci=95842df1-040a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&emdi=d540b71b-c00a-ee11-907c-00224832eb73&ceid
=16194077>
* How NY local elected officials can best support the state’s Climate Plan and building electrification – webinar <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810801/411332122/-681294388?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50V
XJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImQ1NDBiNzFiLWMwMGEtZWUxMS05MDdjLTAwMjI0ODMyZWI3MyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiamVmZmJvY2NAY28uamVmZmVyc29uLndh
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* Inaugural Department of Energy Offshore Wind Shot Summit demonstrates momentum toward U.S. floating offshore wind <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810803/411332124/-1469425143?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW
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* Elected officials and coalition groups urged the Legislature to protect consumers from oil price gouging <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810807/411332128/1279702579?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjog
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* Congresswoman Pingree (ME), Sen. Heinrich (NM) reintroduce bill to put USA on path to net-zero agriculture emissions <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810810/411332133/2044676804?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVu
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* EOPA New York applauds budget for first-in-nation gas hookup ban in new buildings – but timeline must be accelerated <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810811/411332134/-1465014778?nvep=ew0KICAiVGV
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* On Earth Day, thousands of EOPA elected officials, urge stronger environmental standards to ensure 50 percent reduction in emissions by 2030 <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810812/411332135/-312
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* EPA proposes new carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants – elected officials want to ensure they are the strongest possible <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810813/411332136
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* Former CA Culver City Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells believes her greatest achievements come from combating climate change <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810814/411332137/1892248598?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVu
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* Ukrainian American Igor Tregub finds environmentally friendly ways to give back to his homeland <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810815/411332138/622434895?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbj
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* New Jersey leaders voice strong support for bold offshore wind projects <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810816/411332145/-1617681010?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8x
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Alex Walker-Griffin, Mayor of Hercules, CA urges EPA <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810817/411332152/1589300795?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNy8xLzg3ODYyIiwNCiAgIkRpc3
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in IRA
Shayna Steingard of the National Wildlife Federation speaks about how equitable offshore wind i <https://click.everyaction.com/k/64810818/411332159/-1737565505?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbj
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