Chesapeake Climate

The Climate Mobilization Webinar - Thursday, May 21, 7:30pm "Zoning and regulatory changes allowing hyperscale data centers in MoCo" - register here bit.ly/4dp1pL5

From a first-ever global push to price shipping pollution in London, to 50+ countries planning a fossil fuel phaseout in Colombia, to states like Maryland, New York, and Vermont advancing #makepolluters pay laws, the momentum is real and growing. More: open.substack.com/pub/ccan/p/who…

Yesterday, we joined Gov. Spanberger in celebrating legislation to lower costs and expand #cleanenergy: from balcony and rooftop solar to expanded shared solar and more! Proud to see our VA Director (first photo, far right) in action. ccanactionfund.org/thats-a-wrap-v… #pluginsolar #valeg

Today in Baltimore, lawmakers and advocates called out #PJM at their annual meeting: families shouldn’t be footing the bill for data centers or outdated fossil fuel plants. Read the full story: chesapeakeclimate.org/lawmakers-and-… #cleanenergy #electricitycosts #affordableenergy

Big Oil’s allies in Congress are trying to pass an "immunity waiver" bill to hand polluters a get-out-of-jail-free card. While communities face rising costs from extreme weather, Big Oil wants to be above the law. Tell Congress to vote NO! act.ccanactionfund.org/page/97263/pet… #climatejustice

We’re joining EPA administrator Lee Zeldin on the Hill today as he tries to explain his budget to remind him that his rollbacks and funding cuts are making our communities sick. actonclimate.com/post/as-epa-ad…

#VCU students are calling on the Richmond City Council to invest in pedestrian safety. They're asking Richmond residents to sign the petition to make streets safer for all pedestrians and bicyclists. Support VCU students and #pedestriansafety: act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/96342/pet… #rva

Earth Month is almost over, but you can show your love to the Earth all year long by rescuing trees with CCAN! Check out upcoming vine removal events at ccan.link/vine #InvasiveVines #Greenspace #InvasiveVinesRemoval

During Chicago’s 1995 heatwave, more than 700 lives were lost. Decades of redlining and disinvestment left Black and low-income neighborhoods hotter, with fewer trees, less access to AC, and higher exposure to extreme heat. Read more on our Substack here: open.substack.com/pub/ccan/p/why…

Celebrate Earth Month with Jeni’s Ice Cream! Grab a scoop from Jeni's 14th St. location and support CCAN on Monday, April 27th, from 4–7 PM. 25% of purchases at Jeni’s 14th St will benefit the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. #earthmonth #climateaction #earthday

Students at Virginia Commonwealth University are calling on their administration to reinvest and strengthen its partnership with GRTC to ensure higher-quality bus service. Support VCU students! Support public transit: act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/96341/pet… #grtc #rva #rvabus #climatejustice

More communities across Virginia are seeing expanded energy options where they live and work. New #cleanenergy legislation is helping Virginia meet its energy needs by expanding solar access and energy storage capacity as demand grows. Learn more: ccanactionfund.org/thats-a-wrap-v… #valeg

Thank you to our 2026 5K for the Planet sponsor, @PermitPower_ ! Permit Power is a nonprofit organization making it cheap and easy for families to install rooftop solar, home batteries, and other energy upgrades. RSVP or support a runner: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/WZSeL… ⁠#runrva #rva

RSVP for our 5K for the Planet or support a runner here: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/WZSeL… ⁠ #rvarunclub #runrva #rva #rvarunners #thingstodo #climateaction

Thank you to our 2026 5K for the Planet sponsor, @CountersparkUS. Counterspark is giving people a platform to say yes for climate action and the clean energy transition. Their mission is to make sure America is powered by 100% clean energy and electrified transportation.

RSVP for our 5K for the Planet or support a runner here: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/WZSeL… ⁠ #rvarunclub #runrva #rva #rvarunners #thingstodo #climateaction

Thank you to our 2026 5K for the Planet sponsor, @virginialcv. VA LCV serves as the political voice of the state’s conservation community, working to make sure Virginia’s elected officials recognize that our natural heritage is an environmental and economic treasure for all.

Thank you to our 2026 5K for the Planet sponsor, @solarindustry. The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. RSVP for our 5K for the Planet or support a runner here: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/WZSeL… ⁠ #runrva #rva #thingstodo

Thank you to our 2026 5K for the Planet sponsor, @solarunitedneighbors Virginia. Solar United Neighbor is a community of people building a new energy system with rooftop solar at the cornerstone. RSVP for our 5K for the Planet or support a runner: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/WZSeL… #rva

Join us on April 12 for CCAN’s second annual 5K for the Planet! This year's race breakfast is sponsored by RVA favorites Afterglow Coffee and Baltik's Bagel. Sign up here: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/WZSeL… #rvarunclub #runrva #rva #rvarunners #thingstodo #climateaction