BlueGreen Alliance

The BlueGreen Alliance is honored to endorse Kamala Harris for #President and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for #VicePresident! 🌎💼👷♂️🇺🇸 Harris' support for #unions and #workers, along with Walz's track record in #cleanenergy and #jobgrowth, make them the ideal candidates for mobilizing BlueGreen Alliance’s mission. A statement from our Executive Director Jason Walsh: “The Biden-Harris administration has been the most pro-worker, pro-climate action administration we’ve ever had. We enthusiastically supported Vice President Kamala Harris twice before in our endorsements. She is ready to lead our nation to a clean, prosperous, and equitable future for all. Having worked with him in Minnesota for years to grow clean energy, spur manufacturing jobs, and on numerous other issues, we also support the selection of Tim Walz as the nominee for vice president. “The choice is simple. Former President Trump has promise to make our country a dictatorship and eliminate the investments growing manufacturing and jobs in communities across the country. He failed every level during his four years as president, and we cannot allow him to return to the highest office in the land. Meanwhile, the Biden-Harris administration has invested in workers, climate action, and the future. “Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have earned our endorsement.” Read our full statement here: https://loom.ly/7VoyXC0 #Endorsement #Harris2024 #WalzForVP

Meet Harley Stokes, MA/MPH, one of our organization's dedicated Federal Policy Managers. At BGA, Harley focuses on the development, advocacy, and network engagement for green buildings, health initiatives, and equity. You can learn more about Harley here: https://lnkd.in/emzju_FT

It is still #LeadPreventionWeek! 🚿 Dialogue was flowing 🚰 this week during our webinar about lead service line replacement with Great Lakes and St-Lawrence Cities Initiative | Alliance des Villes des Grands Lacs et du St-Laurent Watch here: https://loom.ly/RhTkOwE

Meet Elena Santarella, our Colorado State Policy Manager. At BGA, Elena oversees the organization’s CO state coalition as they develop policy and advocate for workers and the environment. Her previous work experience includes teaching environmental education and political organizing with environmental non-profits. You learn more about Elena here: https://lnkd.in/ecuG24De

These projects will create jobs, boost local economies, and support workers transitioning into #cleanenergy roles. 🌍✨ Thank you to the Biden-Harris administration & U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBt4DRDe

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨 Join us for a webinar on Oct. 22 to hear how Great Lakes cities are tackling lead service line replacement. #Leadpipes #CleanWater #GreatLakes Great Lakes and St-Lawrence Cities Initiative | Alliance des Villes des Grands Lacs et du St-Laurent ⏰ Register here: Register here: https://loom.ly/EG7NE1U

In the U.S., heat-related worker deaths have doubled since the early 1990s. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s proposed federal heat standard establishes clear guidelines to protect workers from heat-related hazards including access to cool water and shade, paid rest breaks, and training on the signs of #heatstress. Charlotte Brody #protectworkers #OSHA Write your letter of support today to OSHA to urge them to keep the rule strong to protect workers: https://loom.ly/_4a2_RM

KNOW YOUR FACTS 📚 This week is #NationalLeadPreventionWeek! The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $2.6 billion in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding through the #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw. Under this policy, people all over the country can have access to #safedrinkingwater while also creating 200,000 #newjobs. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/MejOMdE

🌊⚡️ BGA’s West Coast Regional Organizer for Offshore Wind Rachel Lucine will be participating in a briefing on the future of #CleanEnergy for #Oregon hosted by Oregon Business For Climate and Renewable Northwest this Wednesday! Register below for an exclusive webinar designed for climate-conscious business leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve. 📌 Topics include: - Offshore wind technology 101 - Oregon's unique role and roadmap for development - Environmental, Tribal, workforce, and community considerations - Emerging business opportunities REGISTER HERE: https://loom.ly/QsZIH08

THE ELEVATOR SERIES! 🛗 Pt 2: Meet our Federal Policy Manager of Buildings, Harley Stokes, MA/MPH, as she explains #DirectPay in the #InflationReductionAct and how it allows non-profit entities to receive #taxcredits for sustainable practices 🦺 Because of policies like the Inflation Reduction Act, infrastructure can be sustainable while also providing more good-paying job 🌱 💰