A Movement Indeed. This has been a year of climate activism and by all measures it has been successful. Polling and media tracking has shown that Americans care more about fighting climate change than ever before. While climate change got none of the presidential debate questions in 2016, every major campaign on the democratic side is talking about climate change as the number one threat facing America. In a few months, there will be another major climate walkout from schools and work. The Global Climate Strike will highlight the issue across the world and get more people thinking about how they can participate. Check out some of the information here.
Planning A Contest. Last climate strike I made a few t-shirts for my kids and even used an idea and quote that was inspired by some readers. Many of you brought up the desire to buy some as well but last minute planning made it impossible. The next climate strike is September 20th. In preparation, let’s get some ideas for a t-shirt that is appropriate for the Global Climate Strike. If you have an idea, email it to yann@solarwakeup.com. I’ll work to get them printed and make them available to you so we can all match around the world.
The Trade Talks. The trade talks are back and the deal looks uncertain. While the politics are bad in DC, the landscape for voters keeps the issue as one that Trump finds attractive. With the GDP dropping last quarter, it may get the advisors to push for a deal. Don’t hold your breath though.
Steyer Talks POTUS. Tom Steyer went on Julia Pyper’s Political Climate podcast. The podcast which typically features a bipartisan panel, with a republican and democrat complementing Julia, was without the republican for the interview. Steyer went strong on calling for a national emergency proclamation on day 1 and gave some of the specifics that he supports. As an aside, when talking about climate change, I prefer the lack of balance from the hosts. As long as the Republican Party refuses to deal with the issue, I could go without their opinion.
Don’t Forget ITC. Make sure to get your I ️ MY
️ postcards out by going to itc.ilovemy.solar and reaching out to member of Congress. They are on recess and need to hear what the ITC means to you and your company. You can find their contact information on the Find Your Rep page.
- Axios: The new social movement on climate change
- NPR: As U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume, A Deal Remains Uncertain
- Greentech Media: Tom Steyer on Why He’s Running for President: ‘To Turn the Page on the Climate Dialogue’
- Renewable Energy World: Glendale Water & Power to repower Grayson power plant with solar plus storage
- Bloomberg: T. Boone Pickens ETF to Replace Crude Stocks With Renewables
- Solar Builder: BayWa r.e. acquires Canada’s National Solar Distributors as part of North American expansion
- Utility Dive: NextEra inks 700 MW wind + solar + battery project, largest in the US
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Have a great day!
Yann