In the midst of a week of climate impacts in the northeast, my latest article for @runonclimate.bsky.social explores how Providence, R.I. is adapting to rising sea levels & intensifying rainfall — a lesson for all coastal cities. Read here: runonclimate.org/stories/my5e...

How The Ocean State is Building Resilience Against Urban Flooding — Run on Climate

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — With an intensifying climate crisis, extreme flood prevention has rushed to the shore of the “Ocean State’s” climate concerns, especially in the capital of Providence.  Rhode ...

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📰💚New Run On Climate article out now! Our talented intern, Sarah Brown, explores environmental equity, renewable energy, and Evanston's efforts to tackle these issues. You can read her article and learn more about Evanston’s renewable energy programs here 🔗 runonclimate.org/stories/ufkl...

We had a blast discussing the road to zero-emission cities at our Chicago Climate Week event! There’s nothing like a night of great discussion and even better company. 🌱💚

Check out Your Guide to Climate Action: How to Move Beyond Your Footprint and Make a BIG Impact by Run On Climate supporter Ryan Hagen. For the next two weeks, Ryan will donate $10 from every book sold to Run On Climate.

To our dismay, Florida HB 1217 is now in effect, prohibiting government entities from supporting or advancing net-zero plans. Communities deserve freedom to lower carbon emissions. We'll continue to support local leaders building sustainable communities because local climate action matters! #netzero

Tomorrow is the day! 🌎 As part of Chicago Climate Week, join Run On Climate for Getting to Zero Emissions, a conversation on how local leaders can advance bold climate solutions and build zero-emission communities. Register here: luma.com/321hr681 🌿

“What I like most about working at ROC is that I’m able to work directly with projects that are being implemented by local policy makers.” -Safa, Former Policy Fellow #5YearsOfROC

Senior Policy Associate, Peter Jarka-Sellers, has seen that growth firsthand over the past 14 months as our policy team has expanded its capacity to aid communities with new and bold climate policy. Here's to five years of growth and looking forward to the next five. 💚

July gave us fireworks (in some states!), it's also giving us a record heat wave. Read more about it at the link below, and stay hydrated & cool this month!

Extreme Temperatures Once Again Prove Deadly in Europe and U.S. - Inside Climate News

Hospitals are struggling to keep up with the influx of patients during climate-fueled heat waves.

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“I’m an organizer at heart. I think that’s key to all this work, community organizing.” Jack Hanson said in an interview in 2024. Here we are! 2 years after that interview, and 5 years after Run On Climate was founded. The organizing never stopped and we keep going! #5YearsOfROC

🌿Run On Climate Education Fund has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 American Climate Leadership Awards! We’re honored to be recognized by ecoAmerica for our work empowering local leaders and communities to advance bold climate solutions across the country. 💚⚡️

Run On Climate is proud to celebrate 5 years of electing climate champions, bringing up future climate leaders, and lots of local climate policy! 💚

Climate Week is happening in cities near you this summer! ☀️ Get involved and help your local climate through educational, fun, and community building activities! 🏙️ Find a city near you on the Climate Week Network website below. climateweeknetwork.org

Wrapping up our Summer 2026 Policy Team series! (3/3)⚡️🌎 Behind every successful policy are people committed to practical solutions and building stronger communities. We're so glad to have them with us this summer and look forward to the impact they'll make. 🌿

Here's another look at our Summer 2026 Policy Team! (2/3)🌱✨ Their work helps communities understand what's possible and how local governments can take momentous climate action. We're grateful for their dedication and excited for the critical policies they'll advance. 💚

Congratulations to Dr. Flojaune "Flo" Cofer on advancing to the November run-off election! 🥳💚 Run On Climate is proud to endorse Flo and to support her vision for climate action on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. 🌱🤝 Let's keep up the momentum for a big win in November! 🌎

Run On Climate's network continues to turn policy into action by supporting and implementing climate action plans!🌱 These plans support climate initiatives and net-zero emissions! In this thread, let’s see how our hub cities are taking local action through climate action plans #ClimateActionPlan

Meet our Summer 2026 Policy Team! (1/3) 📚🌎 This team helps turn big ideas into local climate solutions through high quality research and supporting local elected officials. We're excited to have them on board and can't wait to see what they'll accomplish this summer. 🌿

Counties all across America are voting to pause or entirely ban the construction of data centers! Many counties are citing land usage, electric and water usage, and overall environmental impact of construction. Let’s highlight some of these counties! 👇(1/5)

New green infrastructure has arrived in Chi-town! 🏙️ For the first time in over a decade, Chicago has updated their “Chicago Green Infrastructure Strategy”. Utilizing local policy, the new plan aims to address urban flooding with a coordinated and city wide approach. Take a look! 👇

Brisbane, California just celebrated the swap from methane gas to electric air source heat pumps for the community pool! This is a great example of local government and community working together. Check it out!

In Texas, 29% of their power comes from the wind, and in Crockett County, they’re helping both the environment and local seniors. Money generated from wind turbines are being put back into the community, like providing meals for senior homes!

In rural West Texas, renewable energy brings a windfall for seniors

How officials in Crockett County are using wind investments to help older residents age in place.

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Us humans aren’t the only ones who want a walkable city! Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Virginia are set to create safer crossing areas for wildlife. This includes overpasses and underpasses for wildlife, as well as infrastructure to promote traffic safety!

How Four States Are Funding Wildlife Crossings For Better Safety

Drivers in Colorado, Oregon, Utah and Virginia will be safer due to new laws enacted to create more wildlife road crossing, reducing animal collisions with vehicles.

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One city's decision can inspire hundreds of others! Local climate action plans have been taking the nation by storm, and many US cities have invested in water management, renewable energy, sustainable housing, and more! See how local communities are creating their own solutions below. 👇👇

With the summer quickly approaching, beware of extreme heat! ☀️ Climate change poses severe urban heat islands across the country, putting citizens at risk. Climate change is worldwide but solutions start locally #climateresilience

When the Heat is On: How Cities Can Protect At-Risk Residents

Co-authored by Shweta Arya, Sr. Project Manager, Smart Surfaces, APHA Extreme heat is a silent killer. As the National League of Cities noted in 2023, warming from climate change — compounded by urban...

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As we go into the weekend, let’s highlight some podcast episodes you should listen to! From how to get involved with local climate policy to how our very own founder and executive director, Jack Hanson got started! (1/4)

Run On Climate is thrilled to endorse our first ever ballot initiative: the Eugene Clean Energy Fund!⚡️🌱

Public transit is climate action in motion: Take a look at how our hub cities have taken initiative, through this cleaner, greener, and more affordable form of transportation! 👇👇👇 #publictransit #climatenews

Ocean City, Maryland relies on the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, one of only 28 bay protection programs nationwide. This remarkable community illustrates the importance of local level climate policy! #cities #climatepolicy oceancitymd.gov/oc/departmen...

🎉 We are excited to welcome Adelaide Adunbi to the Run On Climate team as our first ever Illinois Canvass Director! Please join us in welcoming Adelaide to the team! 💚