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We need creative approaches to tackle the climate crisis. The Los Angeles Times has the scoop on climate comedy and features our work leveraging humor to inspire climate action. "We need comedy to help us cope, and to remind us there are viable solutions at our fingertips. Solar panels, wind turbines, electric cars, heat pumps, induction stoves — we’ve got most of the tools we need to stop burning fossil fuels. There’s a growing cadre of comics learning to talk climate — and taking their acts across the country. Esteban Gast is on the vanguard of this movement. He’s comedian-in-residence at Generation180." https://hubs.ly/Q02xnVkk0 #comedy #climateaction

Thanks to solar and battery storage, Chandra Brown, a Georgia resident, was able to keep power and assist her neighbors. Stories of resilience, such as Chandra's, highlight the impact that clean technology can have on communities dealing with the effects of climate change and how solar and battery storage allow people to be more personally resilient in the face of devastating weather events. https://hubs.ly/Q02XPm-f0

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Throughout a destructive hurricane season, stories such as Alan Shedd's began to come to the forefront of the conversation about hurricane resilience. Shedd, a Georgia resident, was able to power his home during outages caused by Hurricane Helene. This is yet another story showcasing the resilience provided by clean technology. https://hubs.ly/Q02XPVmT0

The fifth edition of @cleanenergyorg and @AtlasPolicy’s "Transportation Electrification in the Southeast" report benchmarks progress on transportation electrification from July 2023 through June 2024 in six states across the Southeast: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. This gist? The Southeast is experiencing significant growth in EV manufacturing investment and job creation. However, challenges remain, particularly in advancing utility engagement and expanding charging infrastructure. Addressing these areas will be crucial for the region to fully capitalize on its EV potential. To learn more, read the latest "Transportation Electrification in the Southeast" report: https://hubs.ly/Q02WbBpG0

Generation180 and other clean energy advocates have been loud about how solar and other clean energy technologies helped resiliency and recovery efforts during hurricane season this year. Clean energy needs to be something that is built into the grid resiliency plans of states nationwide and particularly those impacted most by extreme weather events. https://hubs.ly/Q02XPVbs0

Solar power on U.S. K-12 schools more than quadrupled over the last ten years. See how your state stacks up in our latest report: https://hubs.ly/Q02XPGhw0

Using the power of the sun to charge your electric vehicle (EV) saves you money while cutting climate-harming pollution. Whether you start with solar or an EV, adding the other is a perfect match. Come hear from individuals enjoying the benefits of both EVs and home solar systems. During the event, Generation180 and Solar United Neighbors will also provide resources and information on rebates that make it easier and cheaper to go solar, drive electric, or both!?

EPA data has found that gas-powered lawnmowers contribute five percent of the total air pollution in the United States, and this amount is even higher in urban areas. In an effort to change the way we think about lawn usage, look at these front yards that were transformed into tiny crop farms in Los Angeles. These farms provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass. https://hubs.ly/Q02XPNNK0

"When patients couldn’t afford utilities, a Boston hospital turned to solar for help." Positive climate news to close out your week! Boston Medical Center’s Clean Power Prescription program uses solar panels to provide energy credits for patients with chronic health conditions, helping reduce their utility bills. The hospital’s 519 solar panels supply energy for both the hospital and patients, allowing those in financial need to save around $50 monthly. https://hubs.ly/Q02XPFN20