Chesapeake Climate

VA SCC approved the Chesapeake Compressor Station, ignoring the voices of the Black and working-class residents who have spoken out against it. This isn’t #EnvironmentalJustice.

chesapeakeclimate.org/scc-approves...

#Chesapeake #HamptonRoads #EJ #CleanAir #NoNewFossilFuels #ClimateAction

We are so grateful to all of the volunteers who came out to volunteer for National Invasive Species Awareness Week last week! With our partners at PG Parks and DC Trail Rangers, we rescued over 150 trees being threatened by vines. Join the fun in March: ccan.link/vine

#InvasiveVines #NISAW

This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Learn more about our Invasive Vines Program by reading our latest blog on our Substack.

open.substack.com/pub/ccan/p/s...

#InvasiveVines #Greenspace #InvasiveVinesRemoval

Southern California air board rejected pollution rules after AI-generated flood of comments SoCal’s pollution authority scrapped a plan to phase out gas-powered appliances after receiving more than 20,000 emails sent by an AI-powered platform called CiviClick.

An AI-generated flood of comments—some of which were fake—killed clean air rules in SoCal that would have expanded pollution-free heat pumps. This manipulation of the public process is "deeply disturbing" and undermines legitimate democratic participation. www.latimes.com/environment/...

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Read our blog to learn how Black communities have been, and continue to be, at the heart of climate justice movements in the DMV and beyond. Read the blog: ccan.substack.com/p/black-hist...

#BlackHistoryMonth #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #DMV #ActOnClimate

Polar Bear Plunge poster featuring a crowd running into water

❄️Who’s ready to brave the chill?❄️

Team Smart Growth is taking the Polar Plunge on Feb. 7th with @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social!

Will you join us?

If the cold isn’t your thing, help us reach our fundraising goal, and we’ll do all the freezing for you!

give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/mjS...

💚 💚 Gratitude in action! This #MLKDayOfService, volunteers joined us at Oxon Run Park to honor Dr. King’s legacy through care, connection & community. Big thanks to DC Greens, Friends of Oxon Run DC & Casey Trees for making it happen! ✊🏽
#MLKDay #ClimateAction #InvasiveVines #ClimateAction

Norfolk’s Kim Sudderth reminds us in her @virginianpilot column that climate disasters don’t hit everyone equally. With #FEMA on the chopping block, low-income families in Hampton Roads risk being left behind. Read the full article: www.pilotonline.com/2025/12/27/c...

#EnvironmentalJustice

WE'RE PLUNGING FOR THE CLIMATE! On February 7th, our team will be plunging into icy cold waters with fellow climate activists to help raise vital funds for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network’s (CCAN) critical climate campaigns in...

It’s that time again! 🎉 We are doing the Polar Bear Plunge for climate action with @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social Help us reach our goal and make a difference this winter! #climate #climateaction #LoudounCounty give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/mjS...

D.C. customers face nearly 13 percent hike on gas bills this winter Part of the increase in the Washington Gas bills will go toward the utility’s large pipeline-replacement program in the District.

@washingtongas is throwing money into replacing methane gas pipelines and passing the costs onto customers. It’s time for much-needed change.

“We want accountability, and we want regulators to finally wake up.” - Claire Mills, CCAN DC Campaigns Manager

www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

An image of the cover of Mike Tidwell's book The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue sits to the left of text reading, "Local author event, Mike Tidwell, with the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, January 7, 2026, 7pm, Takoma Park Maryland Library"

Mark your calendars to join the Library and
@chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social
on January 7, 2026 for a screening of the film adaption of Mike Tidwell’s book The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue, by filmmakers Richard Hall and Simone Fari. A discussion and book signing with the author will follow.

Happy New Year! We’re back with the first Speaker Series of 2026 this Thursday, January 8 at 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT on Zoom. We have Ting Waymouth and Gabby Walton of @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social speaking on Grassroots Climate Organizing and
Lobbying.

Register here: osu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Dominion’s at it again, trying to jack up our bills and gut rooftop solar in Virginia. Net metering lets families get fair credit for the solar power they generate. Speak up for affordable, clean energy for all Virginians. Sign on now: ccan.link/netmetering
#VASolar #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction

PJM’s latest auction = billions in higher electricity bills for MD families. Meanwhile, 90% of clean energy projects sit stuck in PJM’s backlog.We need reforms now.
🔗 chesapeakeclimate.org/pjm-auction-...
@thirdactmd.bsky.social @progressivereform.bsky.social

Virginians have fought the MVP for years! Now developers want even more. A huge methane-gas compressor station in Elliston would put our air & safety at risk. Send a comment to FERC by Dec. 19, sign @appvoices.org petition: appvoices.org/actions/mvp-...

#NoMVP #StopMVPBoost #EnvironmentalJustice

Local Activists Speak Out Against Washington Gas Pipeline Replacement Plan Washington Gas's plan to modernize the natural gas distribution system in D.C. faces opposition from climate advocates and residents.

“Today’s disruption was a cry for accountability, and a demand that our regulators finally wake up.”

Advocates are urging the @DC_PSC to hold Washington Gas accountable for its reckless spending on replacing methane gas pipelines. Read more:

www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-g...

A watchdog for PJM, the mid-Atlantic electricity grid Virginia, warns that new data centers could overwhelm VA' power systems, urging FERC to make #PJM stop plugging in #DataCenters until more generation and transmission are online. @richmond.com story: richmond.com/news/state-r... #CleanEnergy⁠⁠

💡 Ready to take faithful action for a cleaner, equitable energy future? 💡

Join us for an Energy Justice Town Hall on December 6: Understanding & Shaping Our Energy System! 🌍💚

🔗 Don’t miss out! Today is the last day to reserve your spot! ➡️ bit.ly/DecEJTownHall

Baltimore is building a clean energy future! “Reducing emissions is crucial....[offshore wind] means jobs, revitalized communities, and energy independence.” – Brittany Baker

Check out this story about our offshore wind rally:
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

#ClimateAction #GreenJobs

“We don’t want the world to boil, hell no to coal and oil” ! @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social #GreenNewDeal #StopProjectPipes

Big Tech wants more data centers—Maryland could get higher bills and more pollution. Demand clean energy, not dirty profits. Read more in this Baltimore Sun LTE: www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/14/d... #DataCenters #CleanEnergy #Maryland #PJM #AIEnergy #ClimateAction

The PSC is on the cusp of deciding whether or not to approve Washington Gas' latest pipeline plan. Now is our last chance to show up and say NO to spending ratepayer money on unnecessary methane gas infrastructure. RSVP to rally with us: actionnetwork.org/events/rally...

#StopProjectPIPES #DCpolicy

Kim Sudderth, Hampton Roads #EnvironmentalJustice Advocate, speaks out at last month’s press conference in Richmond, urging Governor Youngkin to strengthen #FEMA—not dismantle it. Our communities depend FEMA to respond to disasters from the worsening climate crisis. #ClimateJustice #VAPolitics

Today, Maryland lawmakers, unions, and advocates are standing strong for offshore wind, which is essential to MD union jobs, energy stability, and a cleaner future. Read more: chesapeakeclimate.org/sen-van-holl...

#YesToWind #OffshoreWindMD #CleanEnergyJobs #ClimateAction

Enough is enough! Berkley’s history and health are on the line as Colonna’s Shipyard pushes to expand—even closer to our neighborhoods. Rally with us Oct. 28, 5 PM at City Council, 810 Union St. Let’s protect Berkley. act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/89739/d...
#ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice

As part of our staff retreat the Green 2.0 Team and our partners volunteered with @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social to remove invasive vines and save trees in DC. Thanks for coming out!

To learn more about this program visit chesapeakeclimate.org/remove-invas...

Editorial: As data centers proliferate, greater state regulation is needed Legislative inaction on data centers will likely lead to burdensome electricity rates for customers and even power shortages because of increased demand.

@pilotonline.com Editorial: As data centers proliferate, greater state regulation is needed www.pilotonline.com/2025/10/21/e...

Climate justice is housing justice! It has been a challenging few months for tenants and unhoused residents in the District. Legislation like the RENTAL Act and sweeps of encampments endanger residents and our rights.

Join @gnd4dc.bsky.social & @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social Tuesday for a townhall!

Join our partners @7directionsof.bsky.social service this Sunday for Bundle of Arrows, an activation of grassroots power to prevent new methane gas pipelines. Performances by Lumbee/Tuscarora singer-songwriter Charly Lowry, and more! RSVP: bit.ly/bundleofarrows
#EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice

Save #FEMA! Climate disasters are on the rise and Americans need a fully staffed and funded FEMA. Don't let Kristi Noem kill it like she killed her dog.