Out today, our @hannahstoryb.bsky.social explores the political and personal consequences of the "age of AI" in a first-ever visual newsletter. "Taking back democracy is about so much more than systems—it means insisting on a politics that actually values people," she writes.

#HandsOff #DC

BREAKING: 60+ scientists urge @ncgovernor.bsky.social to rein in mega-polluter Duke Energy's fossil gas buildout, which is burdening working families with higher costs and dirtier air & water. It's time for a swift transition to a renewable energy future! biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...

SCOTUS ended the youth-led constitutional climate case Juliana v US. Still blown away by the courageous 21 @youthvgov.bsky.social leaders who persevered for ~10 yrs fighting for children’s climate rights and a livable future. Read more at bit.ly/juliana-pr✊💚

Energy is a human right, yet profit-driven monopoly utilities are shutting off life-saving power to millions of families every year. Utilities could easily prevent this injustice. Instead, they are lining the pockets of shareholders & top execs. grist.org/climate-ener...

Today 150 organizations & businesses urge @ncgovernor.bsky.social to stop Duke Energy's reckless fossil fuel buildout and suppression of solar. Learn more: biodiv.us/3F9pIzk

As Trump brings us to the brink of climate catastrophe, states must step up to protect communities & hold polluters accountable. Today we join 150 orgs & businesses to urge @ncgov.bsky.social to stop Duke Energy's reckless gas buildout & suppression of solar! biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...

📍Day 4: Utility greed is forcing customers to choose between putting food on the table and keeping their homes warm. 💡Find our report at bit.ly/4gDGHaf 🔌 Join our webinar from 2:30-4pm EST on Wed Feb 19. Registration link at bit.ly/4hztm3T #EnergyIsAHumanRight | #NoShutoffs | #EndFossilFuels

Duke Energy's adjustment to the language of its latest earnings release more accurately reflects the polluting reality of its generation plans.

DTE Energy's emphasis on rate increases and natural gas investments, despite growing profits and frequent outages, raises questions about energy affordability and reliability. The utility also opposes community solar projects for low-income customers. https://buff.ly/4jGinXV

Corporate electric utilities are at the frontlines of driving the country’s dual crises of energy unaffordability and climate change. Read our latest report to learn more ➡️ biodiv.us/3WKjdck

Fossil-fueled utilities shamelessly thrust customers onto the frontlines of the climate catastrophe and into the depths of energy poverty to make a quick buck. Check out some of the worst offenders in this new report by @centerforbiodiv.bsky.social www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/ene...

🚨BREAKING: The Supreme Court has DENIED Big Oil's requests to review Honolulu's climate deception lawsuit. The decision keeps Honolulu and other communities on track to put Big Oil companies on trial for their climate lies. It's time to hold Big Oil accountable and make polluters pay.

“They’re all engaging in greenwashing in an attempt to clean up their dirty image and deceive the public about the harms of fossil fuels,” said @gabysarritobar.bsky.social, an energy justice campaigner with the Center. Read more ⬇️

Rep.Cohen, Sen.Markey & more call out our country’s largest utility for planning to build tons of new gas, which will burden communities with higher costs and dirtier air and water. @tvanews.bsky.social needs to get out of the fossil fuel past and go 100% renewable! cohen.house.gov/media-center...

The Town of Carrboro takes mega-polluting utility giant @dukeenergy.bsky.social to court for decades of climate deception about the harms of fossil fuels. As Mayor Barbara Foushee says, this is all about speaking truth to power! #StopClimateDeception vimeo.com/1036183891

🚨 BREAKING: Duke Energy is now facing a lawsuit from Carrboro, North Carolina, for waging a "deception campaign" about the dangers of fossil fuels. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The small town of Carrboro N.C. is suing one of the country's largest electric utilities, Duke Energy, over climate change. "Somebody has to speak truth to power about this issue with Duke Energy Corporation and so it is us," says the mayor www.npr.org/2024/12/04/n...

Breaking News: A North Carolina town sued Duke Energy, accusing the company of deceiving the public and contributing to climate change.

“They tried to sow confusion about #ClimateChange and the fact that there’s a threat that we face in the future,” said @howardmc.bsky.social, legal director of our Energy Justice Program. ⬇️

#FossilFuels are wreaking havoc on people, wildlife, and the planet. Fueled by coal and gas, catastrophic storms and heat waves are devastating human communities and the habitats animals and plants need to survive. Utility companies must phase out fossil fuels, for all our sakes. Take Action ⬇️

BREAKING: The Town of Carrboro, NC is taking Duke Energy to court in the first-ever lawsuit challenging an electric utility for knowingly deceiving the public about the dangers from burning fossil fuels. It’s time Duke Energy be held accountable for the harm they’ve caused. Info: biodiv.us/4fXPSm2

The small town of Carrboro, North Carolina is suing one of the country's largest electric utilities, Duke Energy, over climate change -- here's my story for @npr.org www.npr.org/2024/12/04/n...

In a Trump Era 2.0, the Town of Carrboro shows what real climate leadership looks like by taking Duke Energy to court over decades of climate deception. It’s time to hold corporate polluters accountable for blocking climate action. SueDukeEnergy.org

We stand with the Town of Carrboro in calling out @dukeenergy.bsky.social for deceiving us about the harm fossil fuels have on communities & the planet. Duke Energy must be held responsible for putting fossil fuel profits over people. #DukeEnergyKnew biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...

BREAKING: For decades @dukeenergy.bsky.social knew that fossil fuels are warming the planet. Instead of taking action they deceived the public about these harms, denied climate science & blocked solutions. Today the Town of Carborro, NC takes them to court! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The Tennessee Valley Authority's 25-yr plan will lock in fossil fuels for the next generation. We have a different vision for 100% renewable power by 2035 that will save money, improve public health & advance energy justice. This is the future TVA must build! biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...

MUST READ in @newrepublic: "The status quo needs to change, and it’s up to us to organize a new, intersectional mass people’s movement that can create the momentum for and help design the systems that will get us there." newrepublic.com/article/1883...