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Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖

@brichapman.com

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climate solutions enthusiast, machine learning engineer, recovering perfectionist, sailor, and aspiring jazz guitarist forpeopleandpla.net https://brichapman.com

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Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · Jun 17

Not sure where to start?
I made a starter pack of 5 essays for the grief-stricken, the burned out, and the quietly determined.

A gentle guide for the tender-hearted, the burned out, and the quietly hopeful.

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 8d

Being vigilant does not equate to having vision. I am learning to care deeply without collapsing under the weight of that care. full article @ www.brichapman.com/p/holding-both #activism #philosophy #climatesolutions #substack

healing from all-or-nothing thinking

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Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 9d

some flowers for your feed

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 9d

Aledade's groundbreaking climate program aims to put CO2 back underground, offering a promising solution to combat carbon emissions and climate change. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #CarbonSequestration #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction

How Aledade Established A Multi-Million Dollar Climate Program | Charm Industrial

How one employee helped create a multi-million dollar carbon credit program.

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 9d

Accelerating electric freight in Mexico City with VEMO, C40, and The Climate Pledge! #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTransport #UrbanSustainability #Decarbonization #ClimateAction
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VEMO, C40, and The Climate Pledge partner to accelerate the electric freight transition in Mexico - C40 Cities

Mexico City, September 30, 2025 – VEMO, C40 Cities, and The Climate Pledge (TCP) today announced a strategic alliance to...

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 9d

Neoen Australia making strides in Western Australia with new big battery projects, signaling shift towards renewable energy powerhouse in the region. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy

Neoen starts work on first six-hour battery after giant “solar soaker” completed months ahead of schedule

Neoen starts work on its first six-hour battery as the country’s biggest battery – completed four months ahead of schedule – starts its contract as a “solar soaker”

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 10d

Climate Week NYC 2025 emphasized sustainable food practices, regenerative agriculture, and the intersection of food and climate solutions. Key discussions highlighted the role of food in driving environmental progress and the need for support for farmers.

The State Of Food At Climate Week NYC 2025 - CleanTechnica

Climate Week NYC’s theme, “Power On,” was a call to drive progress. Food was an important topic in discussions to protect the environment.

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 12d

Go, Jane, go! She's rounded up hundreds of Hollywood figures to revive the First Amendment organization her father championed. Fonda, in her late eighties, is in her prime as a climate champion and a powerful voice for justice.

Jane Fonda Relaunches Committee for the First Amendment With Support of 550 Celebrities Including Pedro Pascal, Viola Davis and More

Jane Fonda has relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment with the support of Pedro Pascal, Viola Davis and more.

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 10d

Addressing social vulnerability is key to boosting flood resilience in cities. A new study highlights the importance of effective water management and reducing hazards and vulnerabilities. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #ClimateAdaptation
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How do we boost flood resilience in cities? Addressing social vulnerability is key, a new study finds

A case study in Barcelona mapped high-risk hotspots for major flood events as climate change increases stormwater frequency. It highlighted social vulnerability as a major factor that must be…

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 10d

Empowering students with clean energy education and hands-on experience in Indonesia. Meet Sutanpri, the headmaster leading the way towards a sustainable future. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SustainableEnergy

RESolusi network: Sutanpri

“Joining the RESolusi network has provided me with a platform to connect with other activists and groups working on climate and energy justice, and I have already learned so much from it! 350.org is...

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · 10d

“Nothing else on a pound-for-pound basis, except maybe refrigerants, comes close to the polluting power of beef. That doesn’t mean everyone has to be vegan tomorrow, but the goal should be to trim back high-polluting parts of one’s diet" - @globalecoguy.bsky.social

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Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish's mom, has some ideas

Have you heard replacing meat with plant-based foods is better for the planet and can be better for your health too, but you don’t know where to start?

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 10d

Meet Ziada Kassimu: a medical assistant doctor and climate activist in Tanzania working to empower women and girls through the REPower Afrika campaign. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #ClimateJustice #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

REpower Afrika: Ziada Kassimu

“Working with 350.org has been a joy, as it's not about words: it's about action. 350 takes action on moving communities away from fossil fuels, impacting their livelihoods and giving them opportunities...

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 10d

Discover how BYD is reshaping the automotive industry with their innovative technology arsenal, setting new standards for electric mobility. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #ElectricVehicles #ElectricCars #CleanTech #SustainableTransport
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Touring BYD’s HQ and Realizing the Technology Arsenal It Has (Part 2) - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. This is my second article on the recent visit of a large but select group of journalists to BYD’s Shenzhen factory and…

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 11d

Guyana brings solar power to Indigenous village, part of larger plan to prioritize Amerindian communities in national development. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #ClimateJustice #CommunitySolar #IndigenousSoverignty
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Guyana commissions solar grid for Indigenous village

A remote village in western Guyana is set to benefit from round the clock power following the commissioning of a solar grid with a combined capacity of 217.4 kW.

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 11d

AGL breaks wind energy drought with 15-year contract in South Australia, supporting decarbonisation efforts and job creation. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #WindPower #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Decarbonization #OnshoreWind

Australia’s wind energy drought set to be broken as AGL signs 15-year contract with South Australia project

Australia’s wind financing drought expected to be broken after the country’s biggest coal generator signs 15-year off take deal with new South Australia project.

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 11d

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Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 11d

US sees record growth in battery energy storage, with utility-scale leading the way. Enough to power 3.7 million homes during peak-demand hours. Florida and Georgia emerging as key markets. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #EnergyStorage

US grid-scale storage leaps 63%, residential 132%

A report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie indicates the utility-scale energy storage sector added 4.9 GW in the April-to-June quarter, representing 63% year-on-year growth,...

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 11d

Renewables are driving global economic growth, outpacing fossil fuels as China leads the way in clean energy technology and investment. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #RenewableEnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #ClimateTech

Renewables Are a Global Economic Engine, Not a Culture War Threat

Energy companies are learning this lesson faster than Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 11d

Protecting the Amazon: Indigenous voices leading the way in the fight against climate change. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #IndigenousSoverignty #ClimateJustice #ForestProtection #Conservation #ClimateAction

Voices from the land: Seven Indigenous paths to protect the Amazon (commentary)

This series, Voices from the Land, brings together opinion pieces led and written by Indigenous peoples from around the world. Through these commentaries, we share our lived realities and reflections...

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 11d

what it means when our heroes die - thank you Dr. Jane Goodall, Robert Redford & Joanna Macy ❤️

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 11d

Clean Rivers partners with Ellen MacArthur Foundation to address plastic waste infrastructure gaps in key countries. . #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #CircularEconomy #RecycledPlastics #Sustainability #Environment #MarineConservation

Clean Rivers joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation to tackle plastic waste infrastructure gaps in key countries

Together, they will look at how to build collection and recycling infrastructure in various countries, with an initial focus on Brazil.

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 11d

China's XCMG secures major deal with Fortescue for battery-electric mining haul trucks, marking China's largest green mining export order. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTransport #CleanTech
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Fortescue order for giant electric haul trucks is China’s biggest green mining export order

XCMG says its deal to supply Fortescue with between 150 and 200 giant battery-electric mining haul trucks is China’s largest-ever export order for green mining machinery.

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 12d

For me, Dr. Goodall’s legacy is a call to look after this planet, to care fiercely for the living world, and to never stop believing that small acts matter.

When our heroes die, they don’t really leave us. They live on in the choices we make and the courage we carry forward. 🌍💚

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 12d

Today, reflecting on her passing, I keep coming back to what it means when our heroes die. It’s not just the grief of losing them.. it’s the realization that their torch is now in our hands. Heroes show us what is possible, and when they’re gone, it becomes our turn to live out their values.

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 12d

Earlier this year, I had the honor of hearing Jane Goodall speak. Sitting there, listening to her gentle strength and unshakable hope, I felt like I was in the presence of a true hero.

Bri Chapman - for people and planet 💖 @brichapman.com · 12d

Discover the amazing world of fungi during Fungi Week! From environmental benefits to medical treatments, learn how these organisms are shaping our planet's future. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #Biodiversity

Welcome to Fungi Week!

For five straight days, we're unearthing the myriad ways mushrooms and fungi make the planet a healthier place.