Alex Slaymaker

sustainability nerd & change agent

[Nolan Rutschilling @NRutschilling]

Friday news dump that sells out Ohio voters, spreads lies on natural gas being "green", and open up public lands for fracking.
Proud of the work @OECActionFund and others have done to pressure the Governor, it is telling he tried to hide this signing.

[NV Energy @NVEnergy]

We are investing ~$100M in #EV #charging & workforce programs in 3 years. This historic investment will create #jobs & ensure Nevada's underserved communities benefit from the clean energy transformation. Follow the thread to dig in! https://t.co/N9ugaAUAGy (1/11)

[Alex Slaymaker @Slaymaker_A]

@RobDorans Congrats! This program is a huge win for the community and would not have happened without your leadership! Time to change lives.

[Rob Dorans @RobDorans]

This is a great example of how cities can invest in a fighting climate change with its own infrastructure investments. Not only is this investment good for our environment but it’s good for the Columbus’ bottom line as it will pay for itself over time #itsalwaysinfrastructureweek

[Alex Slaymaker @Slaymaker_A]

What does #fertilizer have to do with the #ClimateCrisis & who is innovating to decarbonize this industry? These answers & more from @InterchangeShow - one of the best #climatetech #podcasts!
https://t.co/ttkHge7WqL

[MOVE - Mobility Re-Imagined @MOVE_Event]

It’s #WorldEVDay! In honor of EV Day, we are pleased to announce our panel on overcoming the challenges of EV transition, featuring leaders from @CALSTART @WiTricity @SmartCbus @terawattinfra
So rock onto EV Avenue at #MOVEAmerica2021!⚡️🚗
➡️Book here: https://t.co/3pLE1NWsAZ

[Stephen Lacey @Stphn_Lacey]

Once again, *every single ad* we try to run for @degreespod on Facebook and Twitter is rejected because we mention climate change. We've tried every watered-down variation you can think of, and they still won't let us promote any of our climate podcasts.

[Alex Slaymaker @Slaymaker_A]

Is your business looking to save money, reduce risk & increase competitiveness? If you lead an organization or work to advance sustainability, @ColumbusGov is seeking your input. Take this 5-10 min survey before Sept 15 to ensure your voice is heard. https://t.co/k2Vcy7Fdhv #ESG

[Ben Orner @Ben_Orner]

Global warming's biggest impact locally? Heat waves.

Scientists say extreme heat days will increase exponentially in Columbus and elsewhere in Ohio, giving us Deep South-like summers by late century.

Here's my in-depth look @nbc4i: https://t.co/nCiingZbta

[Ben Orner @Ben_Orner]

Thread: Introducing Climate Columbus, a new @nbc4i reporting project.

Here in Central Ohio, we're pretty insulated from the most disastrous effects of the #ClimateCrisis — hurricanes, wildfires, sea rise.

But we're not exempt. https://t.co/wALdvK0AzD

[Alex Slaymaker @Slaymaker_A]

We can avoid catastrophic human suffering on a global scale in our lifetimes -- or not. It's a choice. If you are an elected official or business leader - what are you doing about the #ClimateCrisis?

#IPCCReport

[WOSU News @wosunews]

A Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now https://t.co/Myd8TcfOcg

[I'm @Ketanjoshi.co on Bluesky @KetanJ0]

Fundamentally, when a country approves a new coal, oil or gas extraction project, a new pipeline, or a new fossil-fuelled power station, they're doing so in full knowledge of exactly how much physical harm they are causing to us.

Will be useful for court records.

#IPCC

[Caroline Lucas @CarolineLucas]

I’m honestly struggling to find any words left to describe the full horror we face & the urgency with which we need to act to avert its worst
How many times do we need to repeat that time is running out?
What more can it take before political leaders act? https://t.co/KmbOJDc3II

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

When I say electric vehicles are the future, I’m not joking. Tune in for big news tomorrow.

[Alex Slaymaker @Slaymaker_A]

CoGo bikeshare 🚲 provides a fun sustainable way to get around town! Excited to give away 8 free annual memberships this week. @IMPACTCA @UWCO @nature_ohio @OhioEnviro

[Smart Columbus @SmartCbus]

Celebrate 8 years of #CoGoBikeshare in Central Ohio with us! We’re giving away (8) Annual Memberships July 30 - Aug 8. Enter to win by posting a photo of you biking #Cbus & tag us @smartcbus!

[Prof. Katharine Hayhoe @KHayhoe]

And that's why this new IPCC report is so blunt. Climate change isn't just one more priority on our already over-crowded list. It is a threat multiplier that affects every single other priority already on it, from the air we breathe to the food we eat.

[Alex Fischer @AlexFischerCBUS]

Kyle has been an invaluable voice in the Columbus Partnership’s racial equity discussions and will be a great participant in the Civilian Review Board. Surely, we can all agree that the loss of another Black life this week is a tragedy.

[Alex Slaymaker @Slaymaker_A]

“It’s not about bunny hugging,... [climate leadership] is about growth and jobs.” 😂 #ClimateSummit #EarthDay2021

[Josh Wingrove @josh_wingrove]

Boris Johnson: "This is not all about some expensive, politically-correct, green act of bunny-hugging."

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: President Biden will commit the U.S. to cutting emissions in half by 2030 during a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders. https://t.co/eP6bitYHuw

[Alex Fischer @AlexFischerCBUS]

Today I testified before Ohio House and Senate committees to express my opposition to HB 118 & SB 52, proposed legislation that would create significant challenges for Ohio businesses and organizations by creating undue barriers to clean energy generation in Ohio. (1/4)