Sara Zimmerman

Lawyer, advocate, parent, gardener. Argumentative but constructive. Director of @Climate_Equity & senior advisor at @StrategiesJust.

[Climate Equity Policy Center @climate_equity]

New study: More evidence of dangers of natural gas. Birth weights decline as natural gas production increases, with strongest effects on Black and Asian American babies = more infant death, lung problems, & risk of diabetes & heart disease. #climateequity https://t.co/OoeI6DY6GI

[Climate Equity Policy Center @climate_equity]

Coastal flooding poses a real threat to affordable housing, with one study estimating that by 2050 more than 24,519 affordable units could experience flooding each year. #climateequity #climateandhousing https://t.co/EtDFVh7w8Z

[Climate Equity Policy Center @climate_equity]

Gas in CA homes contains hazardous pollutants that cause leukemia & blood disorders. "The growing body of evidence of harmful levels of indoor air pollution is a 'good reason to encourage electrification not just for the climate, but for health, too.'" https://t.co/yMBwlp55QC

[Climate Equity Policy Center @climate_equity]

A little crazy: Poor air quality is so ubiquitous that it is hard to study its effects-more than 90% of children around the world breathe air with PM2.5 levels above WHO guidelines. #climateequity https://t.co/M7KBw5oMg1

[Climate Equity Policy Center @climate_equity]

“There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.” Audre Lorde

[Sara Zimmerman @Saraziesque]

@bgerhardstein I see a journal article in your future: Unintended Consequences for BMI of High Density Housing

[Walk Bike Berkeley @WalkBikeBerk]

🚨TAKE ACTION🚨

Safety on Hopkins is at risk!

Tell Berkeley Council to stick with the plan they approved in May and prioritize people, not parking, on Oct 11.

Don’t reconsider safety!

Please send a letter.👇
https://t.co/LljhR9LPvu

[Sara Zimmerman @Saraziesque]

@bgerhardstein @Hublovin @ebbikeparty That’s horrible.

[Sara Zimmerman @Saraziesque]

@CalBike is seeking an executive director to advance mobility justice & transform CA's transportation system so it is equitable & sustainable. As a board member I can tell you @calbike is a rocking org! Please apply! https://t.co/Ut3KAEUqD7

[Sara Zimmerman @Saraziesque]

Love this.

[Jemele Hill @jemelehill]

I cannot stress this enough… WHAT THE FUCK

[Edgar McGregor @edgarrmcgregor]

It's happening. The climate crisis is here.

Each one of these disasters was possible before anthropomorphic climate change, but now they've become stronger and more frequent.

We CANNOT adapt to this. We must act now! This is getting intense!

[Edgar McGregor @edgarrmcgregor]

BREAKING: This evening alone, the United States of America has been struck by no fewer than 6 natural disasters.

A thread on these events. 🧵

First, a massive flash flood has torn through Yellowstone National Park destroying roads and bridges.

https://t.co/NYRBc302Oo

[Walk Bike Berkeley @WalkBikeBerk]

It’s also a reminder of why the City’s scientific survey to inform the #BerkDOT process found that fear of being stopped by police impacts how 30% of Black residents get around.

Pg 511: https://t.co/QaXlxJWaHw

[Walk Bike Berkeley @WalkBikeBerk]

For years we’ve pushed @berkeleypolice to focus traffic enforcement on the violations the lead to severe and fatal collisions.

But recent data from BPD’s new transparency hub shows that BPD continues to stop people of color on bike in West Berkeley for minor violations! 🧵

[Sara Zimmerman @Saraziesque]

“Longtime observers of Google’s struggles to promote diversity, equity and inclusion say the fallout fits a familiar pattern. Women of color are asked to advocate for change. Then they’re punished for disrupting the status quo.” https://t.co/CWQjqK3IJA

[Climate Equity Policy Center @climate_equity]

“At some point leaving is better than staying; you can walk until you drop dead, but you can’t just sit still until you die from hunger.”

By 2050, climate change will force 86 mil Africans to become refugees, despite contributing only 4% of emissions. https://t.co/acNLVpwFc1

[David Hogg 🟧 @davidhogg111]

Yeah this time is gonna be different. This is in front of the NRA convention in Houston.

[Power California @PowerCANow]

Today, we’re celebrating Non-Binary parents

As Young BIPOC folks, representation is important to our self image and values. We are proud to see out TGNC elders, guardians, and mentors thriving. Our families are perfect the way we are ❤️‍🔥

Art credit : @yallaroza on IG

[Climate Equity Policy Center @climate_equity]

New blog: Enormous changes are underway, as powerful institutions at last recognize the threat looming over everything. Meanwhile the least powerful groups are at most risk. As markets, policies & practices shift, everything hangs in the balance.
https://t.co/3mPquCVUNq