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Act Now Bay Area connects people in the San Francisco Bay Area with climate actions! We make taking action easy. Share, act, join, learn.

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✨ On Oct 31, @AsmGreggHart; @JasonPfeifle, @CenterForBioDiv; and @altamirajuan, @tpl_org will join us to discuss key climate legislation passed this year, bills that were watered down or failed, and strategies to raise CA's climate ambition. Register: loom.ly/8MuwHu4
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“Electric school buses are here and can solve so many problems: prevent diesel pollution from damaging kids’ health, release fewer greenhouse gasses that are warming the globe, and provide energy storage where you wouldn’t expect it.” bit.ly/3XOFOE9
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Bay Area climate events coming your way! ☀ Find out how you can electrify your home & ride ☀ Learn more about environmental justice campaigns in your area ☀ Meet new people while composting, biking & more Got climate events coming up? Let us know at [email protected] ✨
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Bay Area SunShares makes it easy for homeowners to go solar by providing discounts with pre-vetted installers from your community. Sign up for the limited-time SunShares discount before it expires November 15th! Visit bayareasunshares.org to sign up & learn more ☀️
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California has some of the worst air pollution in the United States. We can all do our part to improve air quality & protect public health. Challenge yourself to take actions essential to clean air like taking transit, shopping local & more. Get started: cleanairday.org/
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Did you know that 26% of the carbon pollution produced in the Bay Area comes from the energy we use in our buildings? Here are some quick & easy ways you can save on your energy bill AND save the planet ⚡ For more tips, check out our website: actnowbayarea.org/energy-and… 🌎
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Blessing your feed with good climate news ✨ To get involved, check out your local chapter of @greenthechurch 🌏 Read the article: kqed.org/science/1994550/eas…
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The Climate Smart Challenge invites members of the San José community to lower their greenhouse gas emissions, save money, & take climate action. It’s a fun & easy way to track the steps you’re taking to reduce your carbon footprint 🌎 Join the challenge: sanjoseca.gov/your-governmen…
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Good local climate news coming your way! ☀️ You might be asking yourself, "But I'm just one person — how can I make a difference?" We have the power to work together. Taking climate action is easier than you think 🌎 Explore more ways to get involved: actnowbayarea.org/
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Do you live in Marin, Contra Costa, Solano, or Napa County? GREAT NEWS — you may be eligible for a fantastic new cash incentive to replace your gas water heater! 🤠 Get started: mcecleanenergy.org/
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If you’re planning home upgrades, the most important decision is hiring a reliable contractor to be your ”electrification partner” ⚡️ Register for the webinar: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Hey, Bay Area 👋 We've got more fun, free climate events coming your way. Learn, act, or join — there's no right or wrong way to get started 🌏 For more info: actnowbayarea.org/ ✨
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41% of the Bay Area's greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation—including diesel pollution from school buses 🚌 However, school districts like Oakland Unified are leading the nation in school bus electrification! Find out how you can electrify your school's bus fleet ⚡
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Check out @ESBInitiative for a step-by-step detailed guide to the things to know, steps to take, stakeholders to consult, & questions to ask for a successful and equitable transition to electric school buses 🌎
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Register today for the 5th annual Bay Area Youth Climate Summit! 🤠 Check out interactive workshops on environmental justice; the intersection of climate, mental health, medicine, & psychology; sustainable architecture & urban planning; & more 🌏 RSVP: baycs.org/so/07P3lprIB/c?w=-…
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Hey, Bay Area! More free, fun climate events coming your way 💫 Support environmental justice, learn more about electrification, or enjoy a day at the beach 🌏 👉 Visit our website for more ways to get involved: actnowbayarea.org/ ✨
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New insulation. New windows. A more efficient electric water heater. Read how $150,000 in rebates and incentives is helping a nearly 100-year old apartment building Berkeley improve its energy efficiency and upgrade to clean energy tech. sfchronicle.com/climate/arti…
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Bay Area students are taking a hands-on approach to climate education 🌿 Check out the Youth Climate Ambassadors Leadership Program for more info: smcsustainability.org/climat…
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Hey, Bay Area teachers! 👋 Education is key to climate action, but teaching about climate change can be challenging. Here are a few things YOU can do at school, with your colleagues, or after class 📚 (1/3)
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1. Learn more 2. Find teacher climate groups near you 3. Divest your school from fossil fuels
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4. Update your climate curriculum 5. Pass school district-wide climate policy 6. Explore resources for your school Explore more climate resources for Bay Area teachers: actnowbayarea.org/school-res… 🍎
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