A certain line of attack on clean energy — that solar panels and wind turbines are less reliable in storms than coal and gas plants — has become predictable. But it’s dead wrong, writes @MikeBloomberg.
Here’s why 🧵👇 https://t.co/TD9CliYE8P
.@MikeBloomberg: Every storm or fire that knocks out fossil fuel plants is another reminder of the superiority of wind and solar in severe weather https://t.co/pzaAhu4Qde
On this day 20 years ago, Christo and Jeanne-Claude's "The Gates," a temporary project for Central Park, received the green light from former NYC Mayor @MikeBloomberg. Two years later, the project was realized on Feb. 12, 2005 and visited by over 4 million people in its 16 days.
The faster we can make solar and wind the primary source of power and fossil fuels the last resort, the more reliable our energy system will be, the lower our electric bills will be, and the healthier and safer our families & communities will be. https://t.co/7Tnxy7Qgj5
.@mikebloomberg and I will continue supporting groups that are organizing and rallying voters - and we will not let up until every woman's fundamental rights are restored and protected.
Bloomberg has given away $14.4 billion over his lifetime, and gave away $1.7 billion in 2022.
America’s Top Givers 2023: The 25 Most Philanthropic Billionaires
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If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Nicolas Théry, Chairman of @CreditMutuel & I wrote about the Climate Data Steering Committee - an initiative to make corporate emissions accessible & give the public data needed to hold companies accountable. https://t.co/G7Tphfoqnr
It’s time to close the book on coal.
At #COP27, I shared how @BloombergDotOrg will work with partners like @SEforAllorg to support Global South countries to accelerate coal phaseout, develop viable pathways to net-zero & speed deployment of clean energy. https://t.co/jaReMX59bD
.@BloombergDotOrg, @Goldmansachs & @ADB_HQ have completed the first Climate Innovation & Development Fund investments to expand clean power & electric transportation in India & Vietnam.
These projects will bring enormous public health & economic benefits: https://t.co/tz127ujsVr
President @EmmanuelMacron has been at the forefront of improving climate data & transparency, and has made France a global leader on climate risk disclosure. Great to see him today at #COP27 and to partner with him as that work continues.
The faster we can move away from fossil fuels, the faster we can improve public health & create jobs.
Great to meet w/ President @NAkufoAddo about @BloombergDotOrg’s efforts to turbocharge clean energy in Ghana – & how we can work together to fight climate change – at #COP27.
It's possible to expand access to clean, affordable energy & cut carbon emissions at the same time.
Thank you to all the leaders for joining us today at #COP27 as we expand our efforts in the Global South so more countries can develop more clean power, faster.
The inaugural meeting of the #GFANZ Africa Network Advisory Board was a powerful opportunity to hear from African leaders in climate, development and finance on the many ways the Network can mobilize finance across the continent.
Our window for climate action is closing. We don't have any time to waste. @LaurenceTubiana & I wrote about how cities, businesses, & other subnational actors are at the forefront of climate actions that reduce emissions in the U.S., Europe, and beyond. https://t.co/a92hgkv8xD
At #COP27, @AmericaIsAllIn unveiled #Beyond50, a new report showing how the U.S. could deliver on its emissions reduction goals – regardless of midterm outcomes. Learn more about how local action can build innovative partnership to reach our targets: https://t.co/LiTrboZu1G
Young people everywhere deserve the future that can be achieved if we continue to make real, measurable climate progress. It was great to meet climate leaders at the @CYPavilion at #COP27. We can't let them down.
The faster we make climate progress, the sooner we’ll improve public health & strengthen our economy.
@BloombergDotOrg's new initiative with @ClimateEnvoy & @StateDept will empower cities and states to help reach their net-zero, climate-resilient goals. https://t.co/JdxVNs65T0
I met with @unfccc Executive Secretary @simonstiell to talk through the lessons learned from #COP27 so far, and how the connections built here will sustain the important work that must happen when global leaders return home and get to work.
Today at #COP27 I joined @ClimateEnvoy to announce SCALE, the Subnational Climate Action Leaders Exchange. By partnering with @StateDept, cities, states, and regions will have new opportunities to lead the world into a resilient, net-zero future.