Honored to have the official endorsement of the Sierra Club! I’m ready to stand up for our beaches, our neighborhoods, and every family's right to access clean air, safe water, and a healthy environment.
Katherine Garcia
@katherinejulia.bsky.social
Clean transportation campaign director at Sierra Club. Advocate for electric bikes, cars, buses, trucks & trains. Mamá in Washington, DC. Drive less!
Today I'm at the AASHTO joint meeting between their Council on Active Transportation and Committee on Planning Opening speech by MDOT Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson touts Complete Streets policy, $540 million on active transportation over next five years, and safety, including quick builds
Research shows that once drivers try an EV, they stick with them. That’s why California's new incentive program will provide an instant rebate for first-time EV drivers. California & 13 automakers are funding this program. Such a smart, innovative partnership. 💯 www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele...
California to offer a novel $3,500 rebate for first-time EV buyers
Research shows that once drivers try an EV, they stick with them. That's why these incentives target those who’ve never owned one to maximize the bang for…
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Join scientists, meteorologists, and concerned citizens urging leaders to protect public safety, incl. Adam McKay, Dr. Peter Kalmus, Mandy Moore, Woody Harrelson, Bill McKibben, Hannah Einbinder, Mark Ruffalo, Jane Fonda, Chelsea Handler, Joaquin Phoenix and more. Send a letter at elninowarning.com
El Niño Warning Letter | Public officials: Stop ignoring, start preparing.
This El Niño is a public safety emergency. Join the open letter from scientists, meteorologists, and concerned citizens.
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“Climate related events are exacting a growing cost. And it’s now clear both that those costs will grow and that economies aren’t fully prepared.” time.com/article/2026...
Climate's Compounding Economic Toll Is Becoming Harder to Ignore
From heat waves to wildfires, this summer makes clear that climate impacts are happening all at once.
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NEW: In a decade of teaching in D.C., Alex Clark says he’s lost over 20 students to gun violence. Through his nonprofit Prime Ability, he hopes to make cycling — group rides, mountain biking, and more — a safe recreational outlet for local Black and brown youth. More from @samdelgado.bsky.social:
Prime Ability started as a teacher's attempt to keep kids safe
Prime Ability started as one P.E. teacher's attempt to keep kids safe. It’s become so much more.
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Fireworks aren't the only thing lighting up the forecast this weekend. 🌡️A dangerous heat dome will push 90–100°F+ temperatures across the eastern U.S. through July 5, with peak heat on July 2 affecting ~239 million people. Read more via #ClimateCentral: www.climatecentral.org/climate-shif...
Get ready for @metrotransitmn.bsky.social's Renew the Blue.🚆 "Blue Line riders like @jhoudek.bsky.social will have to board replacement buses, try other bus lines or bike to their destination. Inconvenient, yes, but he said he understands the need to do the work. “Fix it before it fails."" Article👇
UCS Scientist Dr. Jessica Dunn testifies in Congress on how recycling electric vehicle batteries and strong environmental safeguards can support a sustainable transportation future. WATCH: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul3e...
Toyota is at a major crossroads. While Chairman Toyoda would prefer to stall on EVs, the new CEO Kenta Kon should take the global competition seriously. This is a moment for the company to chart a new leadership path and commit to selling affordable EVs. www.sierraclub.org/articles/202...
Toyota Should Leave Politics Behind and Deliver Affordable Electric Vehicles
With the latest leadership change, Toyota is at a major crossroads. While Chairman Toyoda would prefer to stall on EVs and just this month confessed that he’s fearful of the transition, Toyota should ...
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Congress’ proposed federal transportation package, the BUILD America 250 Act, doesn't meet the moment. We need a smarter bill to help California continue moving toward a cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable transportation future. @sierraclubca.bsky.social www.sierraclub.org/california/c...
Capitol Voice June 2026
Suffocation By Warehouses: Review of “Region In Crisis 2”, California Cannot Afford a Transportation Bill That Takes Us Backward, A Better Path Forward for California Water, Episode 5 of The Climate D...
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Take action 📣 Tell Congress the current infrastructure bill fails to meet the moment. We need a bill that invests in more affordable transportation options. Urge your Rep to reject this bill and deliver one that actually works for families. act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
Urgent: Demand Congress Pass A Smarter Infrastructure Bill
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NYC pensions’ new asset manager search could be a major accountability test. BlackRock and other managers seeking to handle public workers’ savings should meet the pensions’ climate-risk standards — or lose business to firms that will. @sierraclub.org statement: www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...
Sierra Club Applauds NYC Pensions for Continued Climate Progress, Calls for Stronger Implementation
Annual reports show progress toward net-zero goals and highlight next steps on climate-solutions standards and asset manager accountability
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Former ExxonMobil chief executive Lee Raymond (311ppm – 421ppm) has died. Robinson Meyer details Raymond's legacy of climate science denial @heatmap.news #ClimateStripes heatmap.news/daily/lee-ra...
Thank you @markey.senate.gov and 15 Senators working on a transportation bill to: 🚗 Protect infrastructure grants from political interference 🚲 Make transportation safer 🚌 Address affordability crisis ✊🏽 Create good, union jobs 🌎 Protect climate & public health www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
Markey Leads 15 Senate Democrats Calling for Affordability, Safety, Worker Priorities in Surface Transportation Bill | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts
Calls for protections against Trump’s politically motivated attacks on infrastructure...
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Used EVs are now about the same price as used gas cars. Here’s what to know before you buy one.
It’s a great time to buy a used EV. Here’s how to get the right one.
With gas prices up and more affordable options hitting lots, used EVs are looking like a sweet deal. We offer some useful tips to help you make the best…
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Most people assume "battery recycling" means the whole battery gets broken down and rebuilt from scratch—like sending an aluminum can back to become a new one. Rivian and Redwood Materials announced a new project in April that's much simpler.
The Second Life of an EV Battery
These automakers are giving EV batteries a second chance at powering the shift to renewables
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Gas prices are at an all time high and Congress is proposing a new tax on people driving electric vehicles 🥲 www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/may/20/...
Guest writer: Timing on proposed $250 annual electric vehicle fee hard to digest | Cascadia Daily News
A flat annual fee on EVs, hybrids is bad timing, worse policy
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Congress' proposed federal tax on EV and plug-in hybrid drivers is irresponsible and will fail at meaningfully closing the Highway Trust Fund shortfall. Now is the time to incentivize, not penalize, clean transportation options.
Reuters@reuters.com · 3mo agoUS House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs reut.rs/3PM6LbG
States have access to funding for EV chargers that can free drivers from the gas price rollercoaster. See where your state stands in building out a network that delivers: 🚗 Reliable charging on every highway 👷 Good jobs in every state 💰 Cost savings every week www.sierraclub.org/articles/202...
State Progress on EV Charging: Momentum Is Building, but the Job Is Far from Done
A new Sierra Club analysis of three federally funded charging programs shows that while states are beginning to make meaningful progress, the pace remains uneven. There is still a lot of work ahead to build out a robust charging network for cars and trucks.
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“When you’re unable to drive, the flaws in our public transit system become obvious. Sidewalks that end suddenly, street crossings that feel like a sprint for your life, and bus routes perfectly timed to miss the train. When transit is your only option, these things aren’t minor inconveniences.”
I’m 15 and can’t drive. Here’s why transit is a key to teen independence
For many teens, public transportation is the difference between independence and being stuck.
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NEVI EV charger rollout sped up in 2025, still not fast enough due to roadblocks
NEVI EV charger rollout sped up in 2025, still not fast enough due to roadblocks
EV charger installations funded by the US’ federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program finally started to accelerate in 2025, but were still held back by unnecessary federal roadblocks that slowed Americans’ access to clean transportation options, according to a new report. more…
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"Waymo has told advocates that expecting it to respect bike lanes is 'too high a bar' because customers expect to be dropped off in them." To be crystal clear, it's illegal for a car to be in a bike lane. It doesn't matter what Waymo's customers expect; the company shouldn't be doing it.
Waymo Is Not In The 'Vision Zero' Toolbox: Data - Streetsblog New York City
At least two of the cities where Waymo operates have not experienced declines in traffic-related injuries and deaths.
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Gas prices got you down? Learn about EVs at Drive Electric events this week
Gas prices got you down? Learn about EVs at Drive Electric events this week
It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. And it couldn’t come at a better time, as gas prices are spiking through the roof worldwide – which EV drivers haven’t had to worry about. more…
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Want durable climate coalitions? Go where people feel it: affordability. Housing + transportation are the biggest monthly bills. Policies that let more people live near jobs/services/transit cut costs *and* emissions. Volts featuring @spears.bsky.social www.volts.wtf/p/why-climat...
Why climate funders don't fund housing policy, and why they oughtta
On the philanthropic obsession with electric vehicles and why Ben Holland and Caroline Spears think state-level housing policy is our next great climate opportunity.
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ICYMI: This week we • Defended Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court • Organized the No Kings demonstrations with partners — the largest day of protest in modern U.S. history • Filed a FOIA request on abandoned federal police reform efforts
Thousands of people formed an incredible human banner at the Ocean Beach #NoKings Protest in San Francisco. @sfchronicle.com Gift link: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
