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Voters who prioritize climate are numerous enough to swing elections in key states.

A new report from the Environmental Voter Project found voters aged 65 and older are second only to those between the ages of 18 and 34 in naming climate and the environment their highest political priorities.

Older Voters Are Second Only to Young People in Share of ‘Climate Voters,’ New Study Shows - Inside Climate News A report from the Environmental Voter Project says “gray is the new green," as voters who prioritize climate are numerous enough to swing elections in key states.

Norman North High School will soon have solar panels installed on their roof, pioneering clean energy adoption for Oklahoma schools.

Norman Public Schools said switching to solar power will save more than $1 million dollars, helping the district put more money back into classrooms.

Norman North to install solar panels in effort to save $1M for classrooms The district said this move will help it save more than $1 million over 30 years.

Your Influence Matters: Peer Influence and EV Adoption - Generation180 More than a Cup of Sugar: The Neighborhood Effect and EV Adoption Our neighbors, friends, and loved ones are the ones we turn to for help, advice, even a cup …

Whether we’re talking about cooking with magnets or sticking it to Big Oil by electrifying everything, humor has the power to cut through the noise and remind us that it's all connected when we’re dealing with the magnitude of fighting climate change.

In our latest creative project with the Climate Comedy Cohort, a program co-directed by Gen180 and CMSI's GoodLaugh, we teamed up with Adam McKay’s Yellow Dot Studios to distribute a series of shorts about climate and clean energy.

Videos - Generation180 The Climate Comedy Cohort is a paid fellowship where comedians learn from experts and collaborate to create funny content that brings clean energy solutions to life.

The clean energy boom has impacted the coal industry. But new job opportunities are here.

A community-based nonprofit in West Virginia is teaching unemployed coal miners valuable skills that they can use to transition to .

West Virginia training program restores hope for jobless coal miners The recent boom in renewable energy has impacted the coal industry. But new labor opportunities are coming in the form of a community-based nonprofit in West Virginia that is teaching unemployed coal miners valuable job skills that they can use to transition careers. Mark Strassmann has details.

Peer pressure can have positive effects on the planet.

Our new report shows how people are more likely to drive electric vehicles if their neighbors also drive them.

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New study reveals one major reason you may be more likely to buy an electric vehicle: 'I recognize the power' New peer-reviewed research shows that peer pressure can drive positive change, as people are more likely to use electric cars if their neighbors already do.

Clean electricity has never been more plentiful and many experts expect that fossil-fueled power will peak globally in the next few years.

Every country tells a story. Explore trends among the world’s top power-producing countries through these interactive charts.

How Electricity Is Changing, Country by Country Renewable electricity is rising quickly, but the world’s power mix remains fossil fuel-heavy — for now.

Johnstown, a historic coal mining town in Pennsylvania, is now forging a new path as a pioneer in clean energy.

The Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center (GJCTC), a regional hub for workforce development, now proudly claims the title of the first school in Western Pennsylvania to offset 100% of its electricity consumption with solar power.

Pennsylvania town powers workforce training with the sun - Generation180 The city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, located 60 miles east of Pittsburgh, earned a reputation during the Industrial Revolution as a leader in steel production and rail manufacturing. The historic coal …

We all know that coal from Big Oil is not at the top of our holiday wish list — a clean energy future is instead!

If you’re going to give this holiday season, opt for one of these thoughtful choices to avoid giving something that will inevitably end up in a landfill. This green gift guide includes some of our top choices for a brighter holiday season.

2023 Green Gift Guide: 5 Environmentally-Friendly Gifts - Generation180 We all know that coal from Big Oil is not at the top of our holiday wish list — a clean energy future is instead! If you’re going to give …

In Martinsville, Texas, pickup trucks are the vehicle of choice, and oil field jobs are prevalent. Diesel exhaust is not top of mind.

And yet Martinsville Independent School District has become the first in Texas to entirely replace its diesel fleet with electric school buses.

MISD used a federal grant to replace four buses, which started transporting students last month. The principal believes he will save enough money on gas to hire a new teacher.

How a small East Texas school district replaced its gas-guzzling buses with an all-electric fleet The Martinsville Independent School District used a federal grant to replace four buses, which started transporting students last month. The principal believes he will save enough money on gas to hire a new teacher.

The energy transition depends on a skilled workforce, one that can manufacture EVs and batteries, install electric heat pumps, and pinpoint the ways that buildings and businesses can reduce emissions.

The coming job opportunities are massive —up to 2.9 million new jobs annually.

To cultivate the next generation of clean energy professionals, the Biden administration is investing $40.8 million into new centers to train students and workers for the rapidly growing clean energy economy.

US government deploys $41M to train clean energy workforce Across the country, new centers will receive funds to help train thousands of students and workers for clean energy careers.

A disproportionate amount of wind, solar, battery, and manufacturing investment is going to areas that used to host fossil fuel plants.

Clean energy can be a pathway to jobs and the rejuvenation of rural economies. The same communities that were once thriving coal-mining and power plant towns can now be at the center of our clean energy economy.

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Where could millions of EV batteries retire? Solar farms.

A Southern California company is showing how repurposing EV batteries for stationary storage can extend their usefulness for several years.

Where could millions of EV batteries retire? Solar farms. A Southern California company is showing how repurposing EV batteries for stationary storage can extend their usefulness for several years.

Did you know that a majority (60%) of Americans prefer a home in which all or most major appliances (stove, heating system, water heater, etc.) are powered by electricity?

The faster we electrify everything, the less carbon pollution we will emit, reducing climate change, and health and environmental impacts.

How many Americans want an electric home? 60% of Americans prefer a home where most or all of their appliances are powered by electricity.

At Generation180, Thanksgiving means feeling grateful for colleagues and clean energy wins, and thinking about our relationship with the Earth.

Thanksgiving involves meat consumption and extra travel, which definitely produce extra CO2 emissions this time of year. But taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint on Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean self-deprivation or riding your bike to visit relatives two states away.

The holiday can be an opportunity to try out new, more climate-friendly ways to celebrate—that actually add up to make an impact.

Thanksgiving joy with a side of climate stewardship - Generation180 Ahh, Thanksgiving. Turkey, stuffing, your aunt Patty’s sweet potato casserole with the little marshmallows baked in. It’s a time to express gratitude, to be with our friends and family–and a …

One week ago, the United States government published the Fifth National Climate Assessment — a summary of the leading research on climate change and how it affects life in every part of the country.

It makes it clear that we've got a lot of work to do. These cities and states are leading the way.

Every region of the country is taking climate action. Here's how. The National Climate Assessment makes clear we've got a lot of work to do. These cities and states are leading the way.

If climate comes up at the dinner table later this week, there's no need to clam up! You have more influence than you realize.

How we talk about climate change really shapes what solutions we have. Start by talking about what clean energy actions you are taking — this can motivate those around you to do the same. Most people want to take climate action, too.

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Airan Berg is the Artistic Director of Floods of Fire, an artist-led community-building project that focuses on the impacts of climate change.

She's telling climate stories and calling for action through music.

Floods of Fire: telling stories of climate change through music Airan Berg is the Artistic Director of Floods of Fire, an artist-lead community-building project that focuses on the impacts of climate change through telling the flood and fire stories of communities living in South Australia.

Clean energy attracts nearly twice as much investment as fossil fuels.

According to the IEA’s most recent World Energy Outlook, more dollars are flowing to sectors like low-emissions power, energy efficiency, batteries, and electrification.

Chart: Clean energy attracting nearly twice as much investment as… But for the world to meet its climate goals, the money needs to stop flowing to fossil fuels — and flow even faster into clean energy.

Whether you're a baking novice or a pie extraordinaire, Gen180's foolproof clean energy pie recipe is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

We hope you’ll enjoy this recipe as you reunite with friends and family this holiday season. Educating Americans about how they can benefit from the clean energy transition is an essential part of getting people willing and able to tap the climate benefits that the latest federal legislation makes available.

Spark a climate conversation at the dinner (or pie) table and be a clean energy champion. Research shows that talking about climate change matters — and more people need to hear about it.

See how to whip up a clean energy pie ➝

America's Clean Energy Pie - Generation180 We hope you’ll enjoy this recipe as you reunite with friends and family this holiday season. Educating Americans about how they can benefit from the clean energy transition is an …

At our School Leaders in Clean Energy Symposium, Brandon Coonrod — the Assistant Director for the Portland Public Schools Student Transportation Department — was able to connect with his peers and learn how other districts are advancing school bus fleet electrification.

See how our SLICE network empowers K-12 school decision-makers to make the switch to clean energy: https://hubs.ly/Q01_HS_V0

Which clean energy sector is creating the most new jobs? Battery manufacturing.

Since the Inflation Reduction Act passed into law last August, more than 200,000 jobs have been announced. More than half of these jobs — over 100,000 — are expected to be in battery manufacturing, mostly for electric vehicles.

Chart: Which clean energy sector is creating the most new jobs? More than 200,000 jobs have been announced since the IRA, most of them in battery manufacturing.

New clean truck standards would generate $2.3 billio annually in net economic and social benefits for Pennsylvanians.

That’s why business leaders and public health experts are calling for the to be adopted without delay in PA.

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PA ACT Business Support Letter — Electric Trucks Now As vehicle manufacturers and infrastructure providers ready to deploy zero-emission technologies in Pennsylvania, as well as major businesses, institutions, employers , investors, and business groups with significant investments in the state, we write to express our strong support for Pennsylvania t...

Our schools can be teaching our youth how we will transition to a 100% clean-powered society in the next decade. The Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023 will create significant investment in clean-powered, zero-carbon, and resilient K-12 schools.

Tell Congress to power up our public schools:

Tell Congress to Power Up Our Public Schools - Generation180 Tell Congress to Power Up Our Public Schools Support nationwide investment in clean-powered and resilient K-12 schools. Support the Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023, introduced by …

New art installations at every Miami-Dade park will call attention to climate change.

It’s called “The Underwater,” an evolving installation conceived by Miami-Dade Artist-in-Residence Xavier Cortada to leverage art as a tool to advocate for urgent climate action.

Art installations at every Miami-Dade park will call attention to climate change threat With the recent king tides, and hottest summer ever on record, we here in South Florida are already getting a glimpse of what the future holds as our planet keeps getting warmer.

The best family cars are safe and comfortable, with spacious seating and plenty of cargo space — and now they're electric!

Check out this list of EVs tailor-made to suit family life.

The Best Electric Vehicles for Families, According to Car Experts These cars will help you save on your gas bills (hint: there are none!).

"We’re in the biggest economic revolution in generations, thanks to the IRA and its policies. The economic boom extends to everything from local construction companies to restaurants to real estate, and many other sectors of the economy.”

Clean energy jobs are booming and communities across the country are reaping the benefits.

How many jobs is the Inflation Reduction Act spurring? A lot A new analysis finds 400,000-plus jobs will be created from the 210 EV, battery and clean energy projects launched since the climate law passed.

Are electric cars really better for the environment? Yes!

In every scenario, it turns out, the demand for battery minerals represents a tiny fraction of the amounts of fossil fuels now needed to power the world.

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As the United States injects hundreds of billions of dollars into clean energy through its latest climate law, known as the Inflation Reduction Act, criticism is growing louder about where, how, and whether new development should be allowed.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology now offers a first-of-its-kind course that trains students to be mediators in conflicts over clean energy projects.

In a first, MIT trains students to resolve clean energy conflicts Curbing climate change — and extreme weather for future generations — depends squarely on society’s ability to rapidly build new clean energy infrastructure despite the messy puzzle of local, state and federal reviews projects must overcome

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $16.4 billion for 25 passenger rail projects along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).

The 25 projects will create more than 100,000 union jobs and help ensure that train service is more convenient and climate-friendly than either driving or flying.

FACT SHEET: President Biden Advances Vision for World Class Passenger Rail by Delivering Billions in New Funding | The White House $16.4 Billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Repair and Replace Critical Rail Infrastructure Along Northeast Corridor to Provide Faster and More Reliable Passenger Rail Experience, Create More than One Hundred Thousand Construction Jobs Bidenomics and President Biden’s Investing in America ...

“Quieter neighborhoods, healthier kids, and lower costs for school districts. It’s really a win-win-win.”

See how school districts are tapping federal funding and reaping the benefits electric school buses have to offer.

EPA’s Clean School Bus Program NOTE: If you need captions, please click the CC button on the player to turn them on.EPA Region 8 hosted Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Chair of ...

California is about to go next-level with electric school buses.

With Gov. Newsom’s sign-off on Bill 579, California is now the fifth state to mandate electric school buses, joining Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, and New York.

This will save the school districts money in the long run and result in massive public health benefits.

California is about to go next-level with electric school buses California governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed legislation that mandates all new school buses in the state to be electric starting in 2035.

The Biden administration has a multifaceted plan to speed construction of the transmission lines needed to decarbonize the U.S. grid.

Part of that plan: offering loans to bridge the gap between securing financing to build transmission projects and lining up the buyers of the clean energy they’re meant to deliver.

Three big transmission projects win $1.3B in DOE loans The Department of Energy is boosting transmission lines in New England and the Intermountain West — a small step in solving a big barrier to clean energy.

According to our 2022 Brighter Future Report, 1 in 10 public schools have already gone solar. Your school can join the movement and save on energy costs — the means clean energy at a steep discount.

What clean energy technologies does the IRA support in schools? — UndauntedK12 What clean energy technologies does the Inflation Reduction Act support? KEY FEATURES:Provides on-site, reliable, clean energy at a low, fixed priceCan dramatically reduce energy costs especially in high-cost electricity marketsWorks in all climates but may be more challenging to site at urban distr...

NYC, don’t miss this live climate comedy event! Join us tomorrow at The Caveat at 7pm ET for a live show featuring heat pump costumes, erotic microgrid fanfic readings, green rap mixtapes, and a full standup comedy show.

The Climate Comedy Cohort from Generation180 and CMSI's GoodLaugh is putting on the show, including comedians featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, BET, Comedy Central, and others. We hope you can join us!

🎟️ https://www.caveat.nyc/events/the-climate-comedy-cohort-presents-the-most-urgent-town-hall-that-has-ever-happened-11-4-2023

Climate change disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, which is why the work of groups like GreenLatinos is so important. GreenLatinos seeks to elevate and advocate for environmental and conservation priorities of the Latino community.

Wendy Philleo, Generation180’s Executive Director, sat down with GreenLatino’s Sustainable Communities Program Director, Andrea Marpillero-Colomina, to discuss their work.

Get inspired by the environmental justice work of GreenLatinos ➝

An Interview with a Clean Energy Leader — GreenLatino’s Andrea Marpillero-Colomina - Generation180 Climate change disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, which is why the work of groups like GreenLatinos is so important. GreenLatinos seeks to elevate and advocate for environmental and conservation priorities of …

Northeast Early College High School in Colorado recently celebrated the completion of a solar carport project.

The array is expected to create $200,000 in annual energy bill credits that will be donated to Denver Public Schools families in need — saving families much as $700 a year.

Solar carport canopy at Denver high school contributes to families who need relief from energy bills Completion of a $1.5 million solar carport project at the Northeast Early College high school in Montebello was celebrated Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.