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We're only 3 days away from the 2025 Global Direct Air Capture Conference (GDACC2025)! ?? Are you ready to dive into two days of transformative conversations and presentations? Join John Cornwell (@GoodEnergyColl), Erik Funkhouser(@GoodEnergyColl), and Sagatom Saha(@ColumbiaUEnergy) as they lead discussions on the future of Direct Air Capture (DAC), sustainable energy, and groundbreaking climate solutions. What you can expect: Leading voices in the DAC field Strategies to scale climate solutions Collaborative discussions with like-minded professionals passionate about climate action ?? March 17-18 ?? Location: @nyuniversity, New York ?? ?https://lnkd.in/ekh3QrZs #ClimateLeadership #DAC #Sustainability #ClimateTech #ClimateAction #EnergyInnovation

We are thrilled to announce Good Energy Collective’s incredible speakers from our organization at the 2025 Global Direct Air Capture Conference (GDACC2025), happening on March 17-18 at @nyuniversity. Join us as we hear from the following leaders on cutting-edge solutions in Direct Air Capture (DAC) and climate tech: John Cornwell (@GoodEnergyColl) Erik Funkhouser (@GoodEnergyColl) Sagatom Saha (@ColumbiaUEnergy) These experts will provide valuable insights into how we can accelerate the adoption of DAC technologies and tackle climate change head-on. ?? Mark your calendars: March 17-18 ?? Location: @nyuniversity, New York ?? Register now and be part of this important conversation! https://lnkd.in/ekh3QrZs #DAC #ClimateTech #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateChange #EnergyInnovation

Responding to the climate crisis takes every community’s knowledge and solutions! Green 2.0 just released their 2024 Transparency Report, looking at equity metrics across environmental organizations. Dive into the findings here:?bit.ly/2024-TR Equity within the environmental movement is critical because those most affected by the climate crisis are well-positioned to solve it. For the past 8 years, Green 2.0 has been an accountability partner to the sector! This year’s report looks at key patterns in equity indicators and demographic data.?

Today is the day to join a worldwide movement of generosity! Your support enables us to further our vital work tackling the climate crisis by building the progressive case for nuclear energy. Even as we reflect on the past year, we’re already looking ahead to 2025. Join us in shaping a brighter future this Giving Tuesday. https://lnkd.in/gkhxvt6U

We are thrilled to have been selected as a 2024 Giving Green Fund grantee! Giving Green understands the critical role advanced nuclear has to play in the clean energy transition. With their support, we look forward to scaling our community engagement and policy efforts. Get inspired! Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! Read more about why they believe in our work here: https://lnkd.in/dZ9CP2vJ

I am honored to be quoted in Senator Markey's press release on new legislation to establish an Office of Public Participation at the NRC. It's critical to ensure community voices have a seat in our nuclear regulatory body. Myself and my colleagues at Good Energy Collective would love to see this legislation get to the President's desk. https://lnkd.in/gxWYNFvb

?? from Energy Intelligence: Our Communications Director, Michael Mouton, reflects on our founding and the inspiration we drew from the passion and creativity of Green New Deal organizers. Their policy push fostered an environment where “new approaches were welcome” to combat the climate crisis.

“Residents need practical solutions that reflect their lived realities and policies shaped by community voices. This insight aligns with Good Energy’s mission of creating community-driven solutions that prioritize the needs of the people. Our approach emphasizes listening to the communities we serve and crafting policy tailored to their unique circumstances.” — Check out our new special report on Tuskegee, Alabama, from Justice Champions Fellow Destinie Banks

Exciting progress in nuclear waste management! This week, Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49) and August Pfluger (TX-11) have introduced the bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2024, marking a significant step towards equitable siting for U.S. spent nuclear fuel. Our policy experts, Cleo Schroer and Julia Sweatman, shared their thoughts: "This bill builds on the core consent-based principles of the?Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Energy Future, integrates international best practices modeled by our allies abroad in Canada and Scandinavia, and aligns with what we’ve heard in our conversations with community members across the country. Most nuclear experts agree: a single-purpose, independent federal agency is the best solution for managing spent fuel in America in a way that centers equity and justice."

Last week, while on Capitol Hill, our team members Cleo Schroer and Julia Sweatman presented to the Paducah, KY Chamber of Commerce delegation about consent-based siting and coal-to-nuclear transitions.