Gavin Bowman

Climate Project Manager at Chicago's Office of Climate and Environmental Equity. Climate Justice + Racial Equity + Animal Rights. Opinions = own.

[Gavin Bowman @GreenGuyGavin]

Proud to have represented @ilenviro at yesterday's #CleanEnergyJobsAct Lobby Day in Springfield. Our team of constituents spoke with @RepAnnWilliams, @yonipizer, and @SenatorSara6 to thank them for their support of #CEJA. Thankful that @MattMartinChi was able to join as well!

[Chicago Department of Environment @ChicagoDOE]

Congrats to @ChicagosMayor and thank you to #ChiCityCouncil for your favorable vote of #ChiBudget24. The Department of Environment is back and is thrilled to bring new staff and additional capacity to drive forward Chicago’s ambitious, equity-focused climate and enviro goals.

[Erin Hegarty @erin_hegarty]

Mayor Brandon Johnson announces Chicago's first citywide composting initiative that will allow residents to bring household food scraps to 1 of 15 locations. Chicagoans will sign up for a drop-off location to drop their collected materials. More here https://t.co/iPPKm5Wjdr

[Gavin Bowman @GreenGuyGavin]

@SustainChicago

[Chicago Department of Environment @ChicagoDOE]

Guess who’s back? #DepartmentOfEnvironment #ChiBudget24

[Amy Turner @amyturner]

Not me sharing that our book is available for preorder! #pinchme

[Michael Thomas @curious_founder]

Home energy use is responsible for 20% of emissions in America.

That’s a billion tons of emissions per year.

If America’s buildings were a country, they would rank 6th in annual emissions, just behind Japan and ahead of Iran.

[Shermann Dilla Thomas @6figga_dilla]

Ain’t that the truth

[Chicago Department of Environment @ChicagoDOE]

We want to hear from you! Join the discussion tomorrow (8/2) to learn more about Chicago’s environmental justice initiative known as the Cumulative Impact Assessment. Share your ideas and hear directly from City representatives.

[Chicago Sun-Times @Suntimes]

Chicagoans face a dual threat of deadly heat and unhealthy air Friday, expected to be the hottest day so far this year.

https://t.co/noR2AjwWcm

[Chicago Department of Environment @ChicagoDOE]

Changing climate conditions require collective action for community health & safety. Last week’s training w/ @SEIULocal1 engineers was PACKED! 🧑‍🔧🧰👩‍🔧Thanks to @chicagoDOB and @elevatenpo for unpacking the '22 Cooling Ordinance & how to respond to unseasonal temperature swings

[Chicago Department of Environment @ChicagoDOE]

(1/12) Chicago is experiencing a severe and dangerous air quality event. Right now, we're sitting at 258 ppm of PM2.5, which puts us first in the world. Let's break down what is happening, what has caused it, and what to do

Source: https://t.co/WehtMGvozg

[Brian Urbaszewski @thrudasmog]

Damn it is awful outside in #Illinois and also Wi Mi In and Mn. Canada is on fire and we are getting all the smoke. Please take it easy today, don’t over exert yourself, follow you health pro’s advice!

[Chicago Department of Environment @ChicagoDOE]

The Office or Climate and Environmental Equity is actively seeking public input regarding city staffing needs. Want to make your voice heard? Click this link: https://t.co/sdpD6hRw7d

[Chicago Department of Environment @ChicagoDOE]

🚨🌎Climate news alert!
@SustainChicago has released it's Climate Action Plan Addendum, highlighting how the #InflationReductionAct can help Chicago reduce emissions by 67%

Link: https://t.co/eK1V3Bknxq

On #ShowYourStripes day, this new GHG target is more important than ever!

[Chicago Department of Environment @ChicagoDOE]

@chicago applauds @EPA and @EPAMichaelRegan for proposing a bold yet achievable new rule to control power plant GHG emissions. We look forward to working with other cities and states in supporting EPA as it finalizes this important action.

[Chicago Department of Environment @ChicagoDOE]

🚨Breaking news: The City of Chicago just announced an Executive Order that ensures continued environmental justice commitments across City operations. This important step centers policy co-development with overburdened communities. https://t.co/BdgM71A79B

[Chicago Department of Environment @ChicagoDOE]

⚡️This is a BIG deal! Our @chicago team is excited to support @BlacksInGreen's shared geothermal network project. Over 100 South Side multi- and single-family residential buildings will directly benefit from the project!

#decarbonization #energyjustice #geothermal #climate

[Earthjustice @Earthjustice]

BREAKING: @GovKathyHochul has reached an agreement with the NY legislature to ban fossil fuels in all new buildings throughout the state in a deal that would be the first of its kind in the US. This is a major victory for a better, gas-free future in NY.

[Amy Turner @amyturner]

California Restaurant Ass’n v. Berkeley expressly says the ruling does not impede state and local authority over local natural gas distribution.

(I don’t know who needs to hear this etc etc)

[Gavin Bowman @GreenGuyGavin]

@curious_founder Our Chicago Office of Climate and Environmental Equity has accomplished some big things! 100% RE for City operations by 2025, new climate action plan, $188 million for a climate recovery plan, release of a building decarbonization recommendations report, and much more.