Breaking my Twitter Boycott to celebrate Senate passage of IRA and its massive investments in clean energy and climate. TY activists;TY Dems; yes even TY . Lots more to do. Onward. #ActOnClimate
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This is bullshit bothsiderism. Wrong word choice doesn't change the facts . $500 in savings for families is $500. Period.
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In Biden's global quest for more oil, there’s political blowback at every turn
Republicans criticize the president for promoting renewables and foreign oil
Mr. Biden’s own party bristles at outreach to authoritarian regimes and a warm up to fossil fuels
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Do you think Trump filed this case with the hope of calling Vladimir Putin as a character witness? Trump deposition ought to be a hoot.
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Former president Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, the DNC and others, alleging that they “maliciously conspired to weave a false narrative” that his campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 presidential race. wapo.st/3NiENOE
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Heartbroken by the loss of my dear, dear friend and one of the world’s greatest champions for justice and democracy.
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Time to kick the oil habit. #ActOnClimate
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Great leadership by the @latimes for their Editorial! We must move quickly to take action and pass climate legislation that already in front of Congress! Please share and build momentum to #ActOnClimate latimes.com/opinion/story/
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Today's report warns of irreversible human & ecosystem consequences past 1.5 C of warming. It's a reminder that the climate & biodiversity crises are connected - & that investing in nature can help us address both.
More from me in :
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A great fighter for working people and for the environment and a great friend. One of the best people I’ve ever met. I’ll miss him. Harry M. Reid, pugnacious Senate majority leader, dies at 82
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Todd Stern and my take on Glasgow and Biden’s climate record in Foreign Affairs: Home and Abroad, the Administration Is Rising to the Challenge foreignaffairs.com/articles/2021-
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Congrats Democrats! One giant leap forward; one more Appalachian mountain to climb. STATEMENT: House Passage of Build Back Better Act Is Historic Action To Tackle the Climate Crisis, CAP’s John Podesta Says - Center for American Progress.
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@dgibber123 connects with @johnpodesta on this week’s episode to talk #COP26, #BuildBackBetter, and how the US can navigate the climate crisis.
Catch their conversation (along with some cooking 
advice) 
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connects with on this week’s episode to talk #COP26, #BuildBackBetter, and how the US can navigate the climate crisis.
Catch their conversation (along with some cooking 🧑🍳 advice) ⬇️
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Big news from Glasgow. Thanks to Secretary Kerry’s dogged determination, China steps up on methane. STATEMENT: CAP’s John Podesta Praises Joint Commitment From United States and China on Climate Change - Center for American Progress
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Overcoming early disappointments climate package in today’s agreement is historic. When enacted, will give the tools he needs to meet the climate test-50-52% reductions X 2030. Great news going into Glasgow.
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Code Red. Democrats: Build Back back better is a must pass bill.
Behind the Math: Why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is NOT a Climate Bill by
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Democrats—Unite & Act Together
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Our children and grandchildren deserve a livable future.
In this #CodeRedClimate moment, urge your legislators to respond to this crisis with the urgency it merits.
Ask them to support the climate investments we need in the Build Back Better Act.
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TODAY, published a letter looking at the combined impact of the reconciliation & infrastructure bills on climate change. The bottom line: these investments can reduce GHG emissions to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030! Here's a quick look at HOW we get there (🧵):
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Hope House Moderates pay attention to where Democratic and Democratic leaning independents are in their districts.
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NEW POLL with @DataProgress in CA-16, GA-07, HI-01, ME-02, NJ-05, OR-05, TX-15, TX-28, & TX-34:
Voters overwhelmingly support (62%) the Build Back Better budget—and say they're less likely to vote for a candidate who opposes it.
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Our new polling shows the 9 are out of step with their districts.
96% of Dem and 58% of Indy voters want additional investments to stop climate change & extreme weather.
63% overall support the Build Back Better budget plan.
filesforprogress.org/datasets/2021/
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The nine centrist House Democrats led by @RepJoshG have a new op-ed, digging in: “But we are firmly opposed to holding the president’s infrastructure legislation hostage to reconciliation, risking its passage and the bipartisan support behind it.”
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Join me in wishing President a happy 75th. Thanks for all those years fighting for progress and many more to come. Sign his card: clintonfoundation.org/birthday
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Scott Nathan will be an outstanding leader at DFC. Critical agency in helping developing economies adapt to climate change and deploy clean energy.
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.@JohnPodesta, founder of the Center for American Progress and chair of CAP’s board of directors, released the following statement on the nomination of Scott Nathan to lead the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. (DFC):
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Climate action is essential to stop the world from burning and ignite a clean energy jobs boom. It’s also THE way for Democrats to get voters to show up and bring their majority back in 2022.
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Excited that under 's leadership, CAP will continue to play its vital role in developing and communicating bold, innovative ideas to build a more just, equitable and sustainable country and world.
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I’m beyond thrilled to take on a new role as president of @Amprog and @CAPAction! Our country faces a set of existential and global challenges, and I’m eager to dive in with my new colleagues and the progressive community to improve the lives of ALL! politico.com/news/2021/06/3
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The upcoming US-EU summit is critical to making progress on the Biden agenda. and I argue in : “If Biden is to succeed at reviving the U.S. economy, combating climate change and competing with China, he will need the E.U.’s help.”
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Republicans do one thing really well: lie.
But lies work. Lies work so well they cost 14 Democrats their seats in swing districts. This cycle, we’re launching Shield PAC - the last line of defense to protect the House.
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Don’t look now, but Democrats in the Senate unanimously passed much of Biden’s climate jobs plank out of Committee today. Trains are moving.
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This 🌎 day, just committed the U.S. to cutting our greenhouse gas emissions by AT LEAST half over the next decade. Here's founder 's statement on this new "necessary, ambitious, and achievable" climate action target:
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Double barreled win for nature— confirmed to lead CEQ; headed to Interior.
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Good budget news: Major increases for environment justice in the US + return to GCF funding and other int’l development accounts means Biden-Harris are taking climate equity seriously at home and abroad. americanprogress.org/press/statemen
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.' historic infrastructure plan today--10 years of support for clean energy via the tax code means substantial emissions reductions & forecasters are likely to find that the package will produce north of 15 million good paying jobs. See my statement:
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A historic coalition of labor, justice and enviro partners from to , , , and - are calling for an economic recovery package to the tune of $4 trillion in investment in climate, jobs, and justice:
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State and local governments, advocates, and environmental justice leaders have been at the forefront of confronting systemic racism and inequality, and achieving climate success.
On 3/18, join & for a #StatesideChat:
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🚨 NEW TV ad — CALLING ALL BUILDERS: This is our moment—to build an equitable recovery, to build a clean energy present and future, to #BuildBackBetter.
This is the job of our lifetimes. Let’s get to work.
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. is exactly the type of leader we need now. She’ll be a fantastic secretary of the Interior. See my statement with .
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. will continue to be a tireless advocate for a more equitable and just society. The American people lost her leadership at OMB because of a double standard in Washington, but have not lost her strong voice.
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Great to see the ambition in today's CLEAN Future Act from , particularly the bold interim target of 80% clean powered electricity by 2030. The programs in this bill will help us hit the critical global goal of only 1.5 degree of warming. energycommerce.house.gov/newsroom/press
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(2/2) We must act comprehensively, globally, and immediately to protect #30x30 and build partnerships with developing countries to increase bilateral assistance, financing, and debt relief including debt forgiveness. #ClimateAction #ForNature
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This morning, I addressed the fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly about the interconnected planetary threats to our climate, biodiversity, economy, and human security. (1/2) americanprogress.org/issues/green/n
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GM moves. Can the whole industry follow? Time for POTUS to get the Industry and the union leadership around the table in the Roosevelt room?
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