Jonathan Smith
@jjsmith1123.bsky.social
Environmental attorney. Opinions are my own.
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This is a major win for clean air and equitable climate solutions! We’re glad to see CA leading so that as many people as possible can upgrade their homes with healthier and non-polluting appliances 🎉
@californiapuc.bsky.social @earthjustice.org
@californiapuc.bsky.social @earthjustice.org
California is set to launch a window heat pump and a 120-V induction pilot program!
“We’re glad to see California invest in equitable solutions that will help bring healthy all-electric appliances into environmental justice communities” - Feby Boediarto, @ceja.org
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“We’re glad to see California invest in equitable solutions that will help bring healthy all-electric appliances into environmental justice communities” - Feby Boediarto, @ceja.org
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
California To Launch Window Heat Pump and 120 Volt Induction Pilot Programs
California Market Transformation Administrator to launch two programs helping more homes electrify appliances
earthjustice.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This is a major win for clean air and equitable climate solutions! We’re glad to see CA leading so that as many people as possible can upgrade their homes with healthier and non-polluting appliances 🎉
@californiapuc.bsky.social @earthjustice.org
@californiapuc.bsky.social @earthjustice.org
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GOOD NEWS ALERT: The California Public Utilities Commission just approved two programs to help get window heat pumps and 120 volt induction stoves onto store shelves across the state 🎉
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California To Launch Window Heat Pump and 120 Volt Induction Pilot Programs
California Market Transformation Administrator to launch two programs helping more homes electrify appliances
earthjustice.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
GOOD NEWS ALERT: The California Public Utilities Commission just approved two programs to help get window heat pumps and 120 volt induction stoves onto store shelves across the state 🎉
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
earthjustice.org/press/2025/c...
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@lizmoran.bsky.social from Earthjustice explains why climate advocates are disappointed with recent moves by Gov. Hochul: www.wnyc.org/story/climat...
Climate Advocates Are Angry at Gov. Hochul | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently approved a gas pipeline and delayed the implementation of the All-Electric Buildings Law. We hear a response from Earthjustice.
www.wnyc.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
@lizmoran.bsky.social from Earthjustice explains why climate advocates are disappointed with recent moves by Gov. Hochul: www.wnyc.org/story/climat...
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Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for standing strong for Californians and the right to breathe clean air.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
In case you missed the good news: @governor.ca.gov vetoed #SB34, a dangerous bill that would have made it more difficult to clean the air in the nation’s smog capital
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In a Win for Clean Air and Common Sense, Governor Newsom Vetoes SB 34
Legislation would have tied Southern California air regulators’ hands and made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in the nation’s smog capital
earthjustice.org
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for standing strong for Californians and the right to breathe clean air.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
This piece of legislation would have made it more difficult to shape clean air policies in Southern California, the nation's smog capital.
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Our team had a great morning urging @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to move faster in electrifying its bus fleet!
September 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Our team had a great morning urging @metrolosangeles.bsky.social to move faster in electrifying its bus fleet!
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A work of art submitted to the EPA docket. 10/10, no notes.
Liberty vapor indeed.
Liberty vapor indeed.
September 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A work of art submitted to the EPA docket. 10/10, no notes.
Liberty vapor indeed.
Liberty vapor indeed.
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Your regular reminder that New York is constantly covered in piles of hot garbage because, and ONLY because, they are unwilling to trade 1/10th of the on-street parking supply for garbage cans
Asked about potential parking backlash, Adams says:
“It's just important for us to realize there are sacrifices we have to make. And these bins don't take up all the parking spaces, and it's a good trade-off.”
“It's just important for us to realize there are sacrifices we have to make. And these bins don't take up all the parking spaces, and it's a good trade-off.”
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Your regular reminder that New York is constantly covered in piles of hot garbage because, and ONLY because, they are unwilling to trade 1/10th of the on-street parking supply for garbage cans
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Sigh, *taps the sign again*
August 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Sigh, *taps the sign again*
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Breaking News: A federal judge ordered that “Alligator Alcatraz,” a Florida immigration detention center, be shut down, at least temporarily, within 60 days.
Judge Orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center in Florida to Shut Down for Now
A judge ruled that the state and federal governments acted illegally by not conducting an environmental review before building the center in the Florida Everglades.
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August 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Breaking News: A federal judge ordered that “Alligator Alcatraz,” a Florida immigration detention center, be shut down, at least temporarily, within 60 days.
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Yesterday, our team toured Bellwether Coffee in Berkeley to see firsthand how their innovative technology is transforming coffee roasting.
By replacing gas-powered equipment with all-electric roasters, Bellwether is slashing carbon emissions by up to 90% ☕
By replacing gas-powered equipment with all-electric roasters, Bellwether is slashing carbon emissions by up to 90% ☕
August 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Yesterday, our team toured Bellwether Coffee in Berkeley to see firsthand how their innovative technology is transforming coffee roasting.
By replacing gas-powered equipment with all-electric roasters, Bellwether is slashing carbon emissions by up to 90% ☕
By replacing gas-powered equipment with all-electric roasters, Bellwether is slashing carbon emissions by up to 90% ☕
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New blog from @lasmogguy.bsky.social just dropped ⬇️ ⬇️
While Trump wreaks havoc, California and @airresources.bsky.social can resist the big chill on zero-emissions.
earthjustice.org/experts/adri...
While Trump wreaks havoc, California and @airresources.bsky.social can resist the big chill on zero-emissions.
earthjustice.org/experts/adri...
California Can’t Afford to Blink in the Showdown over Zero-Emissions
While Trump wreaks havoc, California can resist the big chill on zero-emissions
earthjustice.org
August 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
New blog from @lasmogguy.bsky.social just dropped ⬇️ ⬇️
While Trump wreaks havoc, California and @airresources.bsky.social can resist the big chill on zero-emissions.
earthjustice.org/experts/adri...
While Trump wreaks havoc, California and @airresources.bsky.social can resist the big chill on zero-emissions.
earthjustice.org/experts/adri...
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Guess which one of these vehicles has a motor that prevents it from going too fast for the safety of others?
August 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Guess which one of these vehicles has a motor that prevents it from going too fast for the safety of others?
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August 11, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Reminder that this emergency order allows the state of Florida to circumvent competitive bidding processes when disbursing contracts. The state is so far on track to disburse almost $250 million in no-bid contracts to political connected vendors operating in Alligator Alcatraz.
August 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Reminder that this emergency order allows the state of Florida to circumvent competitive bidding processes when disbursing contracts. The state is so far on track to disburse almost $250 million in no-bid contracts to political connected vendors operating in Alligator Alcatraz.
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SCOOP from me: Trump's AI action plan released last week makes a specific set of recommendations around loosening Clean Water Act permits for data centers — recommendations mirrored in letters sent to the administration by Big Tech lobbyists earlier this year:
Big Tech Asked for Looser Clean Water Act Permitting. Trump Wants to Give It to Them
New AI regulations suggested by the White House mirror changes to environmental permitting suggested by Meta and a lobbying group representing firms like Google and Amazon Web Services.
www.wired.com
July 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
SCOOP from me: Trump's AI action plan released last week makes a specific set of recommendations around loosening Clean Water Act permits for data centers — recommendations mirrored in letters sent to the administration by Big Tech lobbyists earlier this year:
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I have no words. Everyone prepared for the constitutional crisis of the President defying the SCOTUS. The crisis is the SCOTUS being fully aligned with Trump’s vision of presidential power. So here we are.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to move forward with the abolition of the Department of Education. It gives no explanation for its order. All three liberals dissent. www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
From Sotomayor's dissent:
From Sotomayor's dissent:
July 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I have no words. Everyone prepared for the constitutional crisis of the President defying the SCOTUS. The crisis is the SCOTUS being fully aligned with Trump’s vision of presidential power. So here we are.
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My statement on today’s decision in Trump v Casa:
June 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
My statement on today’s decision in Trump v Casa:
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get in loser we’re hating leaf blowers
October 23, 2024 at 4:07 PM
get in loser we’re hating leaf blowers
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The Clean Deliveries Act gets the Senate’s stamp of approval ✅
Now it's time for the Assembly to also protect public health + clean air!
🔗 Take Action Now: tinyurl.com/SupportCDA 🚛⚡️
Now it's time for the Assembly to also protect public health + clean air!
🔗 Take Action Now: tinyurl.com/SupportCDA 🚛⚡️
June 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Clean Deliveries Act gets the Senate’s stamp of approval ✅
Now it's time for the Assembly to also protect public health + clean air!
🔗 Take Action Now: tinyurl.com/SupportCDA 🚛⚡️
Now it's time for the Assembly to also protect public health + clean air!
🔗 Take Action Now: tinyurl.com/SupportCDA 🚛⚡️
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Unplanned outages strike coal and gas power plants in Texas, but don't worry, solar and wind provided more than 50% of electricity in Texas yesterday. And the sun and wind are free.
Demand near 76,000 megawatts in ERCOT today with over 16,000 megawatts-worth of gas & coal plants offline. About 94% of those thermal outages are unplanned.
No energy emergencies or scarcity as solar & wind are meeting more than 50% of peak demand.
No energy emergencies or scarcity as solar & wind are meeting more than 50% of peak demand.
June 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Unplanned outages strike coal and gas power plants in Texas, but don't worry, solar and wind provided more than 50% of electricity in Texas yesterday. And the sun and wind are free.
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The first set of hearings for Trump's federal judge nominees is here. The Senate MUST serve as a check on executive power and carefully review each person's qualifications, not just rubber stamp Trump's agenda. Tell them to do their due diligence: earthjusticeaction.org/action/hold-...
Hold senators accountable as they vet Trump’s judicial nominees - Earthjustice Action
President Trump announced the first slate of judicial nominees of his second term, which means Senate hearings to assess their qualifications are here as well. As Senators consider whether these nomin...
earthjusticeaction.org
June 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The first set of hearings for Trump's federal judge nominees is here. The Senate MUST serve as a check on executive power and carefully review each person's qualifications, not just rubber stamp Trump's agenda. Tell them to do their due diligence: earthjusticeaction.org/action/hold-...
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SoCalGas STILL claiming attacks on air quality regs are for customers even after @californiapuc.bsky.social made clear its interventions at SCAQMD are for shareholder benefit. #Caleg must pass #AB1167 to put an end to utilities forcing customers to bankroll their self-serving political campaigns.
The gas lobby is weakening Southern California’s boldest clean-air plan in decades
A coalition that includes SoCalGas has launched a fierce campaign against rules that are going to a final vote this Friday
Scoop from me ⤵️
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A coalition that includes SoCalGas has launched a fierce campaign against rules that are going to a final vote this Friday
Scoop from me ⤵️
floodlightnews.org/the-gas-lobb...
The gas lobby is weakening Southern California’s boldest clean-air plan in decades
A coalition that includes SoCalGas has launched a fierce campaign against a transition away from gas-fired furnaces and water heaters
floodlightnews.org
June 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
SoCalGas STILL claiming attacks on air quality regs are for customers even after @californiapuc.bsky.social made clear its interventions at SCAQMD are for shareholder benefit. #Caleg must pass #AB1167 to put an end to utilities forcing customers to bankroll their self-serving political campaigns.
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Maybe we need US Senators who aren’t actually rooting for you to die.
Joni Ernst, at her town hall last night.
When the crowd said people will die due to Medicaid and SNAP cuts, she said: "well we all are going to die." 🫠🫠🫠🫠
When the crowd said people will die due to Medicaid and SNAP cuts, she said: "well we all are going to die." 🫠🫠🫠🫠
May 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Maybe we need US Senators who aren’t actually rooting for you to die.