Dr. Leah Stokes

@leahstokes

Prof on climate + energy policy. Author Short Circuiting Policy + 🧵. Alum . Host . Advisor .

Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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    Feb 4

    Today we released a report with and that shows how Congress can pass a 100% Clean Electricity Standard targeting 2035—including through budget reconciliation. Read the big takeaways in our article + this 🧵THREAD!

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  2. 20 hours ago

    We've just learned that critical policies—from a Clean Electricity Standard to a Civilian Climate Corps, clean cars to clean buildings—will be in the climate bill. Will this put us on track for the 50% cut we need by 2030? Read my piece in .

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    21 hours ago

    BREAKING: Clean Electricty Standard is included in budget deal. CES is the cornerstone of the progressive, practical transformation to a clean energy future we urgently need.

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    21 hours ago

    Beaming with gratitude for , , , , , , my team at —especially and —and many others who have worked tirelessly to get us this far. We're not there yet, but this is big!!

    BREAKING: Clean Electricty Standard is included in budget deal. CES is the cornerstone of the progressive, practical transformation to a clean energy future we urgently need.
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    23 hours ago

    Bernie Sanders says there is a clean energy standard in the reconciliation package. Asked how the parliamentarian sees it, he says “you’ll have to ask the parliamentarian.”

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    Jul 14

    Senator John Barrasso proposed an amendment (# 75) that eviscerates the FERC Office of Public Participation - killing it before it even starts. We knew industry would come out swinging, but this is a brutal assault on the public interest.

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  7. Jul 14

    Last night, Senate Democrats announced a tentative plan to act on climate. That's good news: but we need more details. Climate disasters are happening now. What needs to be in the package to tackle the climate crisis? I break it down in .

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    Jun 23

    Big News! I’m running for Attorney General to protect Arizona families. Please check out our video and join our campaign at

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    Jul 13

    It’s almost midnight on the east coast. A damn good time to , if you ask me. 📞4️⃣🌎

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    Are you sick of watching climate disasters across the country? Want to take some action? Tell your Senators we need big, bold climate investments passed this summer. Go to + dial 202-318-1885! It’s not hard: watch me do it in this video. Then, join me!
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    Jul 13

    NEW: largest utility in West Virginia supports 80% clean electricity by 2030! That puts on path to 100% clean by 2035!

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    Bombshell news right at the very end of the "WV for 100%" action. Today Appalachian Power Company, the largest utility in West Virginia, told advocates for the first time ever that they support 80% clean energy by 2030. That is a really big deal.
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    Jul 12

    Texas Democrats have landed in DC. They say to Congress: “There is no more time. You must pass strong federal voter protection legislation and you must do it now.”

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    Jul 13

    Love this clip. talking about the importance of a Clean Electricity Standard (CES) and clean energy tax credits to realize our 💯% clean energy future.

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    "The clean electricity standard is important. The clean tax credits are really fundamental - they send businesses a long-term signal about where we are going to invest." 's tells
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    Jul 13

    ✨ this is *so important*✨ we've got to let Congress know that we want robust climate policy NOW here's👇 a handy tool that will empower you to call your Reps CALL TODAY! & share this tool with everyone you know. ask them to share too!

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    Jul 13

    This is a critical moment. “We have to get a climate bill passed this summer.” On , breaks down how Democrats can override obstruction and deliver the climate agenda that Americans voted for—through a process called budget reconciliation.

    Dr. Leah Stokes on how we can pass a CES through reconciliation
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    Jul 13

    🚨 🚨 🚨 New West Virginia polling from & . By a +20 point margin, West Virginian likely voters strongly back a federal Clean Electricity Standard. We also find majority support for the AJP's investments in clean energy jobs.

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    Jul 13

    Are you sick of watching climate disasters across the country? Want to take some action? Tell your Senators we need big, bold climate investments passed this summer. Go to + dial 202-318-1885! It’s not hard: watch me do it in this video. Then, join me!

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    Jul 13

    INCREDIBLE remarks from Stewart Acuff, former Director of Organizing . We’re calling on you - NOW is our only chance for real change. – at National Mall

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    Jul 13

    An important effort: easy, coordinated phone campaign to make our Congresspeople absolutely aware that people care about the climate crisis. Please join in. It's a phone call!

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  19. Jul 13

    If you've made the call, reply here to share how it went, and how it made you feel to take action. Then share with a few friends to double your impact!

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  20. Jul 13

    Right now, Senators are deciding how big the climate investments will be. Call your Senators now and tell them you see climate change is happening now, and it's not the time for half measures: 202-318-1885 We need a big, bold climate bill this summer!

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  21. Jul 13

    4. We need Congress to create a Civilian Climate Corps that employs millions of Americans and creates a pathway into good paying union jobs. This program would train people for stable, good jobs in the clean economy while jumpstarting a climate workforce.

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