CCANers Show up for Democracy and Climate Justice
This was a busy week in Richmond for our allies and “Action Members” of the CCAN Action Fund.
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Giant Wind Turbines Greet Maryland Lawmakers on Opening Day, Highlighting Bill to Increase Investment in Offshore Wind
Labor unions, community advocates, businesses, and climate groups call for passage of the POWER Act. Activists displayed models of turbines and clean energy buildings outside the State House on the first day of the 2023 Maryland legislative session. Annapolis, MD — Today, as lawmakers entered Maryland’s State House for the start of the 2023 legislative
CCAN Action Fund Endorses Climate Champion Aaron Rouse for Virginia State Senate
Regional climate group’s first-ever endorsement in Virginia state elections comes in the lead-up to pivotal legislative session RICHMOND, VA: Today, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund endorsed Aaron Rouse for the special election for Senate District 7 in Virginia Beach on January 10. Rouse is a former NFL player and current Virginia Beach
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BREAKING: MoCo Council votes to mandate all-electric new buildings by 2026
Maryland County of One Million People Moves to Eliminate Fossil Fuel Use in New Buildings by 2026
Unanimous Vote by Montgomery County Council Sets New Example for State and Nation as Part of a Growing Trend to “Electrify Everything” in the Face of Rapid Climate Change
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Let’s Turn Out the Vote for Sen. Warnock in Georgia Runoff on 12/6. Tell Your Friends!
CCAN Action Fund is proud to endorse Climate Champion- Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA)- for the US Senate Election Day is Tuesday December 6th! CCAN Action Fund is proud to endorse Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) for the US Senate again. Over the past two years, he has been a steadfast climate champion while his opponent is an outspoken
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Gas Explosion in Gaithersburg is Tragic Reminder of the Need To Move to an All-Electric Future in Montgomery County
TAKOMA PARK, MD – Mike Tidwell, Director of CCAN Action Fund, released the following statement about yesterday’s methane gas explosion in a Gaithersburg condo, which left a dozen injured and destroyed homes: “Methane gas is a dangerous fuel to use in our homes and commercial buildings, and the tragic explosion in Gaithersburg yesterday is a
Climate Wins in Maryland! Voters Send a Record Number of Climate Champions to Annapolis
Marylanders across the state showed up BIG for climate champions. Early results prove climate change is a priority for Maryland voters as candidates committed to climate action are elected to the General Assembly and to statewide offices. ANNAPOLIS, MD – Early results show record numbers of candidates who support strong action on climate change are in position to win seats up and down the ballot in Maryland’s races for State Senate, House of Delegates, and statewide offices. An overwhelming majority — 101 out of 111 — of the candidates CCAN Action Fund endorsed as “climate champions” are ahead in their general election, according to the Maryland State
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Hampton Roads Artwork Submerged to Spotlight Rising Sea Levels and How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Head Off Disaster
In a creative and unique demonstration, Virginians thanked Congresswoman Luria for passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which will help Hampton Roads by addressing sea-level rise, reducing pollution, improving public health, creating jobs, and lowering energy costs. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — On Thursday October 27, Hampton Roads residents submerged iconic images of coastal Virginia into the
Desperate Attempt to Approve the Mountain Valley Pipeline Fails
Senator Manchin forced to remove language approving the 300-mile methane gas pipeline from government spending bill WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was forced to request the removal of language to greenlight the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and reduce public review of major energy projects – “The Dirty Deal” – from a resolution to
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MVP-Affected Landowners and Climate Advocates Protest Dirty Side Deal at Capitol
Impacted landowners along the route of the Mountain Valley Pipeline and allies, including Bill McKibben, are demanding Democratic lawmakers vote against any Continuing Resolution that includes Senator Manchin’s proposed Side Deal. Washington, DC — Tomorrow at 9:30 AM, West Virginians and Virginians whose homes are directly impacted by the Mountain Valley Pipeline and allied climate
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