Impeach, convict, remove.

International law won't constrain Trump's thirst for oil. But every solar panel that goes up makes crude reserves that much less valuable billmckibben.substack.com/p/just-possi...

"What if we could, simply by supporting an environmentally and economically sound transition to clean energy, remove the reason for the fighting? ... it’s going to be hard to figure out how to fight wars over sunshine."

"if you’re for peace and democracy, then a solar panel is a valuable tool (and a valuable symbol, a peace sign for our age). Every one that goes up incrementally reduces the attractiveness of the oil that underlies so much conflict and tyranny."

I want a lot more people in Congress like @katmabu.bsky.social shouting #NoBloodForOil

“We’re in the oil business.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Trump is stealing oil and nobody wants it

In or near DC? Join Third Act DMV J6 DAY OF INFAMY VIGIL

2025 has been a year of tumult and uncertainty and a year in which the president of the U.S. has spent at least part of one in three days at his private businesses and one in four days playing golf.

“From a planetary perspective, human society is now, above all else, a conduit for moving carbon in the crust into the atmosphere. CO2 is what we make.”

A personal list of some of the best climate books of 2025, from @alybatt.bsky.social @triofrancos.bsky.social @doctorvive.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @denisesrobbins.bsky.social @wimcarton.bsky.social @peterbrannen.bsky.social and more...

Good news! Millions in extra funding for the Empower+ program, which helps low and moderate-income households reduce their energy bills. The funding comes from RGGI, the East Coast cap and trade program.

Build community. Preserve one's agency. “Protests often have a subtle cascade effect. These are long-term fights.” See also thirdact.org/maryland/202...

Looking forward to No Kings Three!

A total of 131 environmental organizations--including Third Act Upstate NY & @thirdactnyc.bsky.social--signed the letter. These groups will hold a “Hochul: Stand Up For Climate” rally on January 13 at Hochul's State of the State address. Watch for rally information here.

Check out Climate Action California’s upcoming two-part training prep for all of us working to help pass climate legislation this year! Sign up: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o... #climateactioncalifornia #thirdactsocal #climatelegislation #ClimateBills #EnvironmentalLegislation #environmental

Hochul: Stand Up for Climate New Yorkers Speak Out at the State of the State January 13, 10:30 AM Empire State Plaza, Albany More information and to register: actionnetwork.org/events/hochu... @frackaction.bsky.social @nypan1.bsky.social @nypirg.bsky.social @saneenergy.bsky.social

For an excellent study of medicalizing euphemisms please see Golfo Alexopolous’s history of the Gulag, entitled "Illness and Inhumanity."

Op-ed in today's Albany Times Union. "Supporting more renewable energy development, paired with storage and demand-side resources, will deliver predictable, low-cost power over decades and minimize exposure to volatile international fuel markets." Gift article

"...if any energy projects should be cancelled because they threaten national security it should be fossil fuel plants, since the US defense and intelligence communities have issued literally dozens of reports...identifying fossil-fuel use and climate change as threats to national security..."

Learn why Fossil Fuel Divestment is a Win-Win-Win for IL, its pensioners & its residents. On 1.7.26. Hosted by the IL Environmental Council & featuring IL legislative lead sponsors, members of the Climate Safe Pensions Illinois coalition will explain why. Protect Pensions, Protect the Planet!

This struck me too. As Anne Applebaum doesn’t mention, she wrote a classic history of the Gulag.

"2026 is either America’s 250th anniversary or its first. Our democracy, the institutions that upheld it, and a structure that symbolized it have fallen. It’s on us to not simply clean up the rubble, but to build something new in its place."

Two of the four people arrested taking care packages to ICE detainees were old friends, all four are heroes! Thanks Fred, Sabine, and everyone else! www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

Closing NCAR because it produces "climate alarmism" is like closing the fire department because it produces "fire alarmism" billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...

Worth watching!

If you need ideas for good last-minute gifts, there are these great books by Third Act founder Bill McKibben, with descriptions and ways to order each one at: BillMcKibben.com/books There are also lots of ways to donate to Third Act in someone’s name: thirdact.org/donate/ Happy Hopeful Holidays!

Happy Holidays from Third Act SoCal, a group of activists over 60 working to save our climate and democracy. Come get into some "good trouble" with us this year; no matter how much time you have, you'll be glad you did something, and it's a fun group! thirdact.org/socal/ #thirdactsocal #thirdact

What’s #Sportswashing ? What can you do about it? Sign up now for @thirdactactionslab.bsky.social January meeting to find out thirdact.org/actions-lab/...

Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... “The changing winds of public opinion have quieted Trump’s ambitions to seek an unconstitutional third term: Republicans are less willing to stick their necks out to help Trump…when his own ability to pull it off seems so slim.”

The SPEED Act still needs to pass the Senate before it can become law. Our senators can - and must - use their power to stop this latest giveaway to the fossil fuel industry at working people's expense. Tell your senator to say no to the SPEED Act: act.oilchange.org/letters/tell...

🚨 BREAKING: The House just voted through the SPEED Act, which would gut our environmental protections to make it easier for Big Oil + other polluters to cut corners on environmental review, bury info on the risks of their projects + steamroll community opposition. oilchange.org/news/speed-a...

New York is one of the states suing. "Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs."

Pressure from enraged citizens works! Congrats @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social @thirdactmd.bsky.social and all the others who made this happen.

Holiday-themed, @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social "Light Brigade" banner drop on Gorman Rd over I-95, MD. Guess who's on Santa's naughty list.

Literally Jesus’s parents had to flee to another country with their baby to avoid the imperial police

This is the fossil fuel industry spraypainting the lens on the security cameras while they carry off the heist www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Glad to see @thirdactco.bsky.social Third Act Colorado joining the fight to help save the Natl Ctr for Atmospheric Research

Massive defeat for Mike Johnson. Still has to clear the senate, but this is what Dems wanted all along. Johnson has essentially lost control of the gavel after Epstein and now this. Weakest speaker in history.

Yeah, hard to explain that... #TDS #ItsAcult #MAGAtNation

BREAKING: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ discharge petition has reached 218 signatures, clearing the threshold needed to force a vote on a clean, three-year extension of Obamacare premium subsidies.

“Oil… oil… oil… oil… oil… oil…” TLDR: It was never about drugs

The world is caving to the petro-overlords on methane emissions. If you thought climate change was bad now, we're just getting cooking!

Heavy rain moved across Oʻahu on Sunday, flooding roads and causing major traffic disruptions from Waikiki to Kalihi, as stormwater overwhelmed low-lying areas and drainage systems. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yjv6hdkb 

March of the data centers: "The projects are starting to transform landscapes and communities...The price includes increasing power costs for everyone and worrying surges in emissions and pollutants..." wapo.st/48V4BMk @evanhalper @niko_tinius

Private satellites pinpoint methane emissions from oil, gas and coal facilities worldwide https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/348010/ When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide gets the lion’s share of global attention. But methane…

Tesla Taking the Taxpayers For a Ride on the Never Ending Gravy Train