Matt Kopac

Dad and Husband | Sustainability Pro | Durham Planning Commissioner | Advocate for a just, livable future

[Governor Josh Stein @NC_Governor]

🚀Congratulations to North Carolina School of Science and Math alum Christina Koch for being part of today’s Artemis II launch. North Carolina is proud of you. https://t.co/rVTG7nyyK8

[Anita Earls @Anita_Earls]

Today, the Court issued a ruling dismissing the Leandro school funding case, ending any possibility of relief for the plaintiffs. I dissented.

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

Trump’s actions will be the headline on many outlets for good reason.

But there is so much good happening in communities everywhere, like @DurhamBeautiful. Recognize the harm but don’t despair. Find the good and support it. #EarthDay2025

[Forest View Elementary @FVFalcons]

🌍 Earth Day at Forest View!🌍

Our STEM teacher led students in a campus litter clean-up using kits from @DurhamBeautiful 🌱

We're so proud of our students for stepping up to care for our Earth and our community, not just today, but every day! ♻️

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

Undermining climate protections, hurting out economy and damaging our children’s future. This is Trump’s legacy on Earth Day.

[PBS News @NewsHour]

Tuesday marks Earth Day, which began in 1970 as a day of education about the environment and conservation.

Last year was the hottest on record, and carbon emissions — which significantly contributed to that warming — are also hitting records. President Donald Trump and his administration argue that the high carbon emission levels are not a problem and that trying to address it hurts the nation economically.

While the president's actions to freeze billions in climate and clean energy project funding is tied up in legal challenges, environmentalists are sounding the alarm. @WmBrangham interviews one of them — Bill McKibben.

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Happy Earth Day! 🌍🧠

Research suggests people who spend at least two hours in #nature a week report significantly greater health and well-being.

See more science on how nature benefits our brain and mood: https://t.co/qeIUOi6fiw

[Earth @earthcurated]

🌎 Happy Earth Day 🌎

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

If the #FirstAmendment rights of these students are being trampled, all of us could be next.

[Amnesty International USA @amnestyusa]

This is shameful! Rights are being stripped away including due process. The continued targeting and threatening of deportation for students based on the opinions they express is a threat to freedom of expression for all of us. If we stand by silently as immigrant students are targeted, who will be next?
https://t.co/rBBZrtMG4L

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

Remembering Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, as a man of compassion who humbly dedicated his life to serving the needy, the sick, the disenfranchised, the immigrant. The world is brighter, kinder, and more just thanks to his example.

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

Great opportunity to influence the livability of Durham!

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

We need more labor protections for farmworkers in the face of heat stress. It is taking #workers organizing on their own behalf to get them #climate #extremeheat https://t.co/LUu1u02pXQ

[NinthStreetWatch @NinthStreetWatc]

Important article from DataWorks - city is losing upwards of 35 million a year in taxes due to artificially low valuations of large apartment complexes; if properly valued, city could lower overall tax rate and still increase its budget: (@LeoForDurham ) https://t.co/GzZlqoIwpN

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

In solidarity with #DPS classified staff in their demands for fair pay, transparency and respect.

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

Helpful thread for those looking for info from last night’s #DPS @DurhamPublicSch meeting as workers @DurhamEducators seek answers and fair pay for classified staff

[Liz Schlemmer @LSchlemmer_WUNC]

THREAD. Here are my takeaways from last night’s #DPS school bd mtg. Facts first, then quotes.
#nced #Durham @DurhamPublicSch

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

Excited to see @CityofDurhamNC continue to innovate by establishing a Reuse Hub with @FUSECorps to reduce waste and promote employment opportunities for residents. Take the Community Survey to help guide the city's approach! https://t.co/HeNizo4Ptb #circulareconomy

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

More research into the harms of #PFAS #ForeverChemicals, this time on the connection to cancer from @YaleSPH
https://t.co/EzcnEEmwO1

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

If you're on the fence, Ward 3 residents, believe in yourself and go for it! You've got until 5pm to apply for appointment to the @CityofDurhamNC City Council.

[Charlie Reece @CharlieReece]

Only three applications submitted so far! If you live in Ward 3, please consider applying by 5pm today!!

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

It is the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), backed by @beautycounterhq!

@Forbes did a great piece with our founder, and highlights a video you have to see...
https://t.co/pRfS9k8Ai3

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

I've been off @Twitter/@X for a while. Is this thing still on?

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

Find out if your city will face extreme heat this week. @DurhamNC @CityofDurhamNC approach danger territory later this week. shttps://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/interactive/2023/heat-waves-map-us-tracker/?tid=ss_tw

[Matt Kopac @mattkopac]

Go #USA! #GoldCup2023