In December, NYC became the first cold-weather city in the US to ban fossil fuels in new construction. Now we have 11 days to enact the same policy statewide in the budget—preventing 4 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2040. But that's not the only benefit 🧵#GasFreeNY

✋Quick reminder: The majority of adults in this country want the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to set sensible safe pollution levels for gas stoves. dataforprogress.org/blog/2023/1/31…

Go New York! Come on California... latimes.com/opinion/story/…

11 Attorney Generals call on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission for federal action on gas stove pollution. Led by AG Brian Schwalb + DE, MD, MA, MN, NY, RI, OR, VT, WA & NYC. 🧑‍⚖️‍📝 #ProtectOurAir oag.dc.gov/sites/default/…

Looking for a Father's Day gift for the #ClimateDad in your life? Serious Eats tested out portable induction cooktops + talked to RMI's Brady Seals about why they make a great option for grilling delicious food outside. 👇 #InductionCooking seriouseats.com/best-portable-…

#BREAKING by the NYS Senate has just passed the #NYHEAT Act. Thank you, Senator Liz Krueger & Sen. Stewart-Cousins for showing this leadership on this absolutely crucial climate and home energy affordability bill.

Good step forward in MA: wwlp.com/news/state-pol…

.U.S. Department of Energy supports efforts to overturn a ruling striking down City of Berkeley's 1st-in-the-US #buildingelectrification law. The overly broad ruling goes way beyond electrification & could restrict cities' abilities to ensure fire safety &  water quality subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2023/0…

The success of CA's transition to #CleanEnergy & healthy buildings hinges on robust financing options. Participation of low- & moderate-income households is essential. Read more about the current options in CA: bit.ly/3NskBuv #EquitableTransition #CleanEnergyFinance

In all 48 continental states, replacing a gas furnace with a heat pump will reduce emissions on the very first day of installation. tinyurl.com/26llfzts via RMI

📣 BREAKING: U.S. Department of Energy just released guidance on how states & territories can distribute $8.5B in home energy efficiency & electrification rebates that will: 🏡 Save households up to $1B annually 👷🏽 Create 50K jobs 💰 Prioritize low-income households energy.gov/articles/biden…

Big news! Advocates including CitizensUtilityBoard Earthjustice Climate Solutions | on bsky and the Sierra Club have reached a historic settlement with Avista Utilities to phase out costly fossil fuel subsidies and expand low income efficiency programs. Read more ⬇️ earthjustice.org/press/2023/adv…

Corrida de arroyo sobre las calles de #SantaRosalía esta tarde de sábado. #Mulegé #BajaCaliforniaSur #México. #HuracanHilary #HurricaneHilary #HurricaneHillary

39 million homes in the US will see rates rise, or possibly insurance disappear, when the climate insurance bubble pops We need to make fossil fuels, not homes, uninsurable bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Love this. youtu.be/zgsMdKMipwQ

Good news from the capital! Washington, D.C., just launched its first official home electrification program, providing free retrofits and focusing on serving low-income residents. Learn more: bit.ly/46XtuEv

Blunt words from the Financial Times' chief economics commentator: ft.com/content/b2b6fb…