HANDS OFF OUR VOTE! Trump is trying to sabotage the midterms and we can't let him succeed. We have tremendous power to protect our elections in 2026. Use this link to join us. share.indvs.org/s/lHrecdcp

We are democracy's strongest line of defense.

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Green Century reports that "The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States with more than 1 million parishioners, recently made an historic decision to remove the great bulk of its investments from the fossil fuel industry." tinyurl.com/Presb-Church...

Fight Higher Utility Bills and Hold Utilities Accountable! Join Third Actors at the July 30th Illinois Commerce Comm. Regular Open Meeting (11:30AM). Third Actors will speak in opposition to the big increases utilities are seeking for 2027. Meeting details: icc.illinois.gov/meetings/mee...

URGENT: Ask Members of Congress to Join Amicus Brief in Big Oil Lawsuit Please email your rep & senators to stand in solidarity with communities seeking climate accountability, like Boulder, by signing on to the amicus brief. DEADLINE is Friday, 7/24 at 10am Email NOW: tinyurl.com/No-Immunity-...

Tell your members of Congress to sign the Suncor v Boulder Congressional amicus brief!

Please email your representatives and senators ASAP! We have an urgent call to action regarding Big Oil’s attempt to escape accountability via the Supreme Court. Can you email your democratic represe...

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Top Science Panel Backs Research Linking Extreme Weather to Climate Change Climate scientists believe global warming can make extreme weather events more likely, but only recently have they been able to determine more precisely how much climate change is shaping specific extreme weather events.

Data Centers to Add $6.3B in Power Costs in 13 States A power auction conducted by PJM, a giant grid operator that supplies electricity from NE to the MW, is expected to add billions in additional charges to consumers & businesses. Residents shouldn't have to pay for AI-driven data centers.

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States (Gift Article)

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

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Join our partner Common Power for their Fall Volunteer Launch July 16th as we head to the Midterm elections. They'll break down exactly where they’re going, when they're going, what they’re focusing on, & how you can be part of it. Register: tinyurl.com/Common-Power... Learn more: commonpower.org

Paul Krugman's article, The Heat is On, explains in clear language how "the cost of climate change is getting serious". We see the evidence: record temps, severe droughts, devastating forest fires, record rains & flooding. Check it out at paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-heat-i...

Third Act IL is working with other Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition grassroots groups to attend the upcoming Commerce Commission’s meetings on gas rate hikes. We support requiring People's Gas to abandon its failed, costly pipe replacement program & instead pursue cleaner, renewable energy projects.

How can a historic home get the latest innovations in climate resiliency thru electrification, solar tech, sustainable materials, water mgmt. & land use? The IL Clinicians for Climate Action, Third Act IL, and IL PIRG Educ. Fund invite you to a guided tour 7.25 @1 Register: tinyurl.com/Hse-Tour

Protect IL Pensions, Protect our Planet & Protect IL Taxpayers The Climate Safe Pensions IL coalition is hosting a town hall at the CTU Center headquarters on 7.22, 6PM to discuss divesting underperforming fossil fuel investments out of Illinois state pensions. Register here: luma.com/7wxo66zq

Chicago Climate Week is coming soon! Save July 18 - 25 for a wide variety of in-person and virtual climate-related events. Many are free. Check out the this link for climate week events: w ww.chicagoclimateweek.org

Springfield Meet and Greet! Let's meet for libations, snacks, & the chance to get to know your local Third Actors! Bring a friend! Where? Stella’s Coffee & Tea, 1135 W Governor St. Springfield When? Wed., July 8th, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Let’s celebrate our successes & plan for the next six months.

Say No to the Peoples Gas Rate Hike. Come share your story on how these rate hikes will impact you.

Tomorrow, June 21, is the summer solstice and the day to #ShowYourStripes. According to #alangerard at #balancedweather, it's "the day when the weather & climate community tries to raise awareness about global warming using the “stripes” graphics developed by British climate scientist Ed Hawkins."

As the midterm elections approach, should Democrats rethink their approach to climate change & a strong renewable message? Given the current regulatory environment & the tying of solar (generally popular) to data centers (generally despised), it's tricky. Read on at: tinyurl.com/Energy-Messa...

NEW Banking On Climate Chaos Report "Affordable energy, environmental justice, respect for human rights, and a livable climate are all critical pillars of society, and all profoundly influenced by choices made by the world’s largest banks." Supporting fossil fuel chaos. tinyurl.com/Banking-on-C...

Third Actors will be tabling at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market on June 14th @ the Jefferson Memorial Park behind the field house at 4822 North Long Avenue in Chicago. Come learn about our work to address climate change and protect our democracy.

Third Actors will be tabling at the Austin Town Hall Farmers Market on June 25th @ the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 West Lake Street in Chicago. Come learn about our work to address climate change and protect our democracy.

IL Data Center News! Chic Trib: "Following an Illinois spring legislative session in which efforts to regulate data centers ... stalled, Gov. Pritzker issued an executive order instructing the state agency overseeing a program that issues tax incentives for data centers to pause the program ...."

The Ravinia Farmers Market returns tomorrow, Wednesday June 3, bringing fresh local foods, live music and community groups to Jens Jensen Park. Please stop by the Third Act Illinois table to learn how we're addressing climate chaos & protecting democracy. For more info: www.pdhp.org/.../ravinia-...

A BIG thanks to all those at the Illinois POWER Act Lobby Day Saturday! While the bill did not pass during spring session, we continu to build momentum. Please follow up with your legislators by filling out this Action Alert: tinyurl.com/POWER-Act-Ac... or calling their offices to thank them!

Look for Third Act Illinois tomorrow at this exciting event!!!

Join us to discuss how Data Centers are driving up costs for Illinois residents & learn what you can do to reduce your utility bills & advocate for cleaner, more affordable energy. Thursday, May 28, 2-3pm The People's Cafe 2943 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago Please register here: tinyurl.com/yn78zwe4

Protecting Our Water, Energy, and Ratepayers The POWER ACT will hold Big Tech and their data centers accountable, protecting our wallets and our communities. Without guardrails, data centers could increase our electricity costs by $37 billion through 2050. That’s a 24% increase!

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⚠️ BAD NEWS: Data centers currently have NO regulations in Illinois‼️ Join us in Springfield on May 30 to urge lawmakers to pass the POWER Act, which sets nation-leading guardrails on data center development! ⚡️RSVP & grab a spot on a free bus from across the state: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join other Third Actors from Illinois going to Springfield to hold accountable companies wanting to build data centers.

Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)@ilenviro.bsky.social · 3mo ago

⚠️ BAD NEWS: Data centers currently have NO regulations in Illinois‼️ Join us in Springfield on May 30 to urge lawmakers to pass the POWER Act, which sets nation-leading guardrails on data center development! ⚡️RSVP & grab a spot on a free bus from across the state: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Volunteer Fair in Evanston is back with even more opportunities to do impactful work in Evanston & Chicago's north side. Whether passionate about the environment, mentoring youth, or advancing social justice, there's an org. that needs you! Look for Third Act IL! More info: tinyurl.com/2n46xh2d

Data Centers are being proposed all over IL to address Big Tech's need for processing power to fuel AI. These data centers need huge amounts of energy and water, will pollute our air, & will likely raise our utility bills. Learn more: ilcleanjobs.org/power/ Join us in Springfield: bit.ly/POWER2026

Don't miss the ELECTRIFICATION OPEN HOUSE tomorrow, May 2, in Chicago. Save energy, improve your health, and build a resilient future! Register here: tinyurl.com/3he4h5rr

MAY DAY STRONG: WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES! This Friday: May 1 We’re living through a make-or-break moment for working people. We want a country that puts workers first, not billionaires. Economic Boycott Friday, May 1, from 1:00-3:30pm, at Union Park in Chicago. Register here: maydaystrong.org