Ruben Aronin
@rubenaronin.bsky.social
Senior Principal, Better World Group; Dad, Husband, Hiking Enthusiast. Trying to convince more people to make the world a better place.
The Trump administration doesn’t care about your family’s health and safety. They do not have a plan to protect you & the people you care about from dangerous pollution, extreme weather events & the worsening climate crisis.
New op-ed: thehill.com/opinion/ener...
New op-ed: thehill.com/opinion/ener...
thehill.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Trump administration doesn’t care about your family’s health and safety. They do not have a plan to protect you & the people you care about from dangerous pollution, extreme weather events & the worsening climate crisis.
New op-ed: thehill.com/opinion/ener...
New op-ed: thehill.com/opinion/ener...
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lower-case writing softens power, centres inclusion, and shows humility. flow over force. ecosystem over egosystem.
medium.com/@jamescastil...
lower-case writing softens power, centres inclusion, and shows humility. flow over force. ecosystem over egosystem.
medium.com/@jamescastil...
no caps no shouts
lower-case writing softens power, centres inclusion, and shows humility. flow over force. ecosystem over egosystem.
medium.com
August 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
no caps no shouts
lower-case writing softens power, centres inclusion, and shows humility. flow over force. ecosystem over egosystem.
medium.com/@jamescastil...
lower-case writing softens power, centres inclusion, and shows humility. flow over force. ecosystem over egosystem.
medium.com/@jamescastil...
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We are thrilled to announce that Meghan Sahli-Wells has joined our Better World Group as our new Strategic Advisor!
August 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We are thrilled to announce that Meghan Sahli-Wells has joined our Better World Group as our new Strategic Advisor!
Trump wants to cancel the bare minimum federal standards for new cars and trucks. Here’s what that costs:
⛽ Thousands of $$$ in extra gas and maintenance over the lifetime of your new car
😷 Higher risk of cancer and chronic disease
⛈️ More climate change-related natural disasters
#CleanerCars #EVs
⛽ Thousands of $$$ in extra gas and maintenance over the lifetime of your new car
😷 Higher risk of cancer and chronic disease
⛈️ More climate change-related natural disasters
#CleanerCars #EVs
August 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Trump wants to cancel the bare minimum federal standards for new cars and trucks. Here’s what that costs:
⛽ Thousands of $$$ in extra gas and maintenance over the lifetime of your new car
😷 Higher risk of cancer and chronic disease
⛈️ More climate change-related natural disasters
#CleanerCars #EVs
⛽ Thousands of $$$ in extra gas and maintenance over the lifetime of your new car
😷 Higher risk of cancer and chronic disease
⛈️ More climate change-related natural disasters
#CleanerCars #EVs
5 of the 10 most soot-polluted U.S. cities are in #CA!
Diesel pollution from ports fuels asthma, ER visits, and missed school days.
#SB34 would block clean air protections when we need them most.
Tell lawmakers: VOTE NO on #SB34
www.lung.org/ca/clean-air-tools
@CaliforniaLung #NoOnSB34
Diesel pollution from ports fuels asthma, ER visits, and missed school days.
#SB34 would block clean air protections when we need them most.
Tell lawmakers: VOTE NO on #SB34
www.lung.org/ca/clean-air-tools
@CaliforniaLung #NoOnSB34
Clean Air Tools
Support a strong statewide Indirect Source Rule through AB 914 to protect vulnerable communities from harmful diesel pollution and defend local clean air progress.
www.lung.org
July 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
5 of the 10 most soot-polluted U.S. cities are in #CA!
Diesel pollution from ports fuels asthma, ER visits, and missed school days.
#SB34 would block clean air protections when we need them most.
Tell lawmakers: VOTE NO on #SB34
www.lung.org/ca/clean-air-tools
@CaliforniaLung #NoOnSB34
Diesel pollution from ports fuels asthma, ER visits, and missed school days.
#SB34 would block clean air protections when we need them most.
Tell lawmakers: VOTE NO on #SB34
www.lung.org/ca/clean-air-tools
@CaliforniaLung #NoOnSB34
@isaacgbryan.bsky.social
@robertgarcia4ca
@asmdamonconnolly.bsky.social @asmgailpellerin.bsky.social
@asmnickschultz.bsky.social
@asmrickzbur.bsky.social
“If you vote for #SB34, you’re voting to let pollution continue to kill people in my neighborhood.”
lasentinel.net/sb-34-is-a-d...
@robertgarcia4ca
@asmdamonconnolly.bsky.social @asmgailpellerin.bsky.social
@asmnickschultz.bsky.social
@asmrickzbur.bsky.social
“If you vote for #SB34, you’re voting to let pollution continue to kill people in my neighborhood.”
lasentinel.net/sb-34-is-a-d...
SB 34 Is a Death Sentence for Our Communities - Los Angeles Sentinel
If you vote for SB 34, you’re voting to let pollution continue to kill people in my neighborhood.
lasentinel.net
June 30, 2025 at 11:03 PM
@isaacgbryan.bsky.social
@robertgarcia4ca
@asmdamonconnolly.bsky.social @asmgailpellerin.bsky.social
@asmnickschultz.bsky.social
@asmrickzbur.bsky.social
“If you vote for #SB34, you’re voting to let pollution continue to kill people in my neighborhood.”
lasentinel.net/sb-34-is-a-d...
@robertgarcia4ca
@asmdamonconnolly.bsky.social @asmgailpellerin.bsky.social
@asmnickschultz.bsky.social
@asmrickzbur.bsky.social
“If you vote for #SB34, you’re voting to let pollution continue to kill people in my neighborhood.”
lasentinel.net/sb-34-is-a-d...
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Celebrating environmental champions at California Environmental Voters’ Badass in Green Awards ✊🏻🌳🌎 w/ @asmrickzbur.bsky.social @analisaswan.bsky.social @drpaulzeitz.bsky.social
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June 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Celebrating environmental champions at California Environmental Voters’ Badass in Green Awards ✊🏻🌳🌎 w/ @asmrickzbur.bsky.social @analisaswan.bsky.social @drpaulzeitz.bsky.social
@deborahklopez.bsky.social @rubenaronin.bsky.social @betsybutler.bsky.social
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Today @theicct.org released their updated Global Auto Rating, a data-driven analysis of automakers’ progress toward a zero-emission future.
theicct.org/chinese-auto...
theicct.org/chinese-auto...
Chinese Automakers Gain Ground in Global EV Race as Other World Leaders Risk Falling Behind - International Council on Clean Transportation
New ICCT report reveals China’s growing advantage in EV sales as BYD edges past Tesla in global BEV sales for the first time. WASHINGTON (June 17, 2025) – The International Council on Clean Transporta...
theicct.org
June 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today @theicct.org released their updated Global Auto Rating, a data-driven analysis of automakers’ progress toward a zero-emission future.
theicct.org/chinese-auto...
theicct.org/chinese-auto...
@carb-chair.bsky.social and @airresources.bsky.social are steadfast in their commitment to clean air. We need our state leaders to stand up to Trump and corporate polluters, not attack local clean air protectors.
May 31, 2025 at 6:55 AM
@carb-chair.bsky.social and @airresources.bsky.social are steadfast in their commitment to clean air. We need our state leaders to stand up to Trump and corporate polluters, not attack local clean air protectors.
.@McKinsey predicts electric trucks will be cheaper to operate than diesel within this decade. So why are manufacturers fighting regulations they agreed to? Higher profit margins on diesel, with the cost passed along to consumers. Craig Segall explains in @thehill:
thehill.com/opinion/ener...
thehill.com/opinion/ener...
thehill.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
.@McKinsey predicts electric trucks will be cheaper to operate than diesel within this decade. So why are manufacturers fighting regulations they agreed to? Higher profit margins on diesel, with the cost passed along to consumers. Craig Segall explains in @thehill:
thehill.com/opinion/ener...
thehill.com/opinion/ener...
"Running our entire freight system on 20th-century technology is not good for anyone." The Senate's CRA vote on Friday threatens to lock in outdated technology AND buck legal precedent, ignoring Senate rules. Craig Segall explains in @thehill: thehill.com/opinion/ener...
thehill.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"Running our entire freight system on 20th-century technology is not good for anyone." The Senate's CRA vote on Friday threatens to lock in outdated technology AND buck legal precedent, ignoring Senate rules. Craig Segall explains in @thehill: thehill.com/opinion/ener...
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Truck makers like Volvo & Daimler are lobbying to help kill CA’s clean truck rules. “Multi-billion dollar companies would rather not spend their money right now…even if it means the entire U.S. freight sector falls behind.”—says Craig Segall, former CA air regulator, The Hill.
🔗: buff.ly/gFmnu5H
🔗: buff.ly/gFmnu5H
Truck manufacturers are maneuvering to kill Biden’s landmark clean-truck rules
Though truck manufacturers including Volvo and Daimler agreed to the rules in 2023, they have since been working behind the scenes to kill them.
thehill.com
May 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Truck makers like Volvo & Daimler are lobbying to help kill CA’s clean truck rules. “Multi-billion dollar companies would rather not spend their money right now…even if it means the entire U.S. freight sector falls behind.”—says Craig Segall, former CA air regulator, The Hill.
🔗: buff.ly/gFmnu5H
🔗: buff.ly/gFmnu5H
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📢 Introducing our 2025-26 Leadership Team!
🌎 @governor.ca.gov
🌎 @govevers.wisconsin.gov
🌎 @mattmeyerde.bsky.social
🌎 @governorferguson.bsky.social
🌎 @governor.ny.gov
More ➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
🌎 @governor.ca.gov
🌎 @govevers.wisconsin.gov
🌎 @mattmeyerde.bsky.social
🌎 @governorferguson.bsky.social
🌎 @governor.ny.gov
More ➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
May 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
📢 Introducing our 2025-26 Leadership Team!
🌎 @governor.ca.gov
🌎 @govevers.wisconsin.gov
🌎 @mattmeyerde.bsky.social
🌎 @governorferguson.bsky.social
🌎 @governor.ny.gov
More ➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
🌎 @governor.ca.gov
🌎 @govevers.wisconsin.gov
🌎 @mattmeyerde.bsky.social
🌎 @governorferguson.bsky.social
🌎 @governor.ny.gov
More ➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
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6 environmental mapping tools taken down by the Trump administration 😡😡😡
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Six Environmental Mapping Tools the White House Doesn’t Want You to See
Government officials and advocates used them to help communities disproportionately affected by climate change and pollution.
www.bloomberg.com
May 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
6 environmental mapping tools taken down by the Trump administration 😡😡😡
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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📢 New Yorkers deserve clean air! We have the technology, we have the plan, but we need leaders to lead. This #WorldAsthmaDay, it’s up to @governor.ny.gov to protect our air & follow through on #CleanerTrucks!
Make your voice heard: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
Make your voice heard: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
May 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
📢 New Yorkers deserve clean air! We have the technology, we have the plan, but we need leaders to lead. This #WorldAsthmaDay, it’s up to @governor.ny.gov to protect our air & follow through on #CleanerTrucks!
Make your voice heard: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
Make your voice heard: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
Every year, toxic air kills thousands of New Yorkers. That’s why #CleanAirCantWait. This #WorldAsthmaDay, New Yorkers need @GovKathyHochul to commit to defending #CleanerTrucks. Make your voice heard with @sierraclub:
act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
Tell Lawmakers to Stay Strong on Clean Trucks Standards
act.sierraclub.org
May 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Every year, toxic air kills thousands of New Yorkers. That’s why #CleanAirCantWait. This #WorldAsthmaDay, New Yorkers need @GovKathyHochul to commit to defending #CleanerTrucks. Make your voice heard with @sierraclub:
act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nati...
On this #WorldAsthmaDay Alliance of Nurses for a Healthy Environment is taking over @usatoday’s homepage calling out the deadly impact of car & truck pollution all over the country. Americans deserve clean, healthy air. Learn more: envirn.org/tailpipe-pol...
May 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On this #WorldAsthmaDay Alliance of Nurses for a Healthy Environment is taking over @usatoday’s homepage calling out the deadly impact of car & truck pollution all over the country. Americans deserve clean, healthy air. Learn more: envirn.org/tailpipe-pol...
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🦋 New platform, new opportunities.
Better World Group is an environmental, energy, climate, and conservation policy and advocacy firm headquartered in Los Angeles. We're here to make connections, share insights, and stay curious. Learn more about our work: www.betterworldgroup.com
Better World Group is an environmental, energy, climate, and conservation policy and advocacy firm headquartered in Los Angeles. We're here to make connections, share insights, and stay curious. Learn more about our work: www.betterworldgroup.com
May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🦋 New platform, new opportunities.
Better World Group is an environmental, energy, climate, and conservation policy and advocacy firm headquartered in Los Angeles. We're here to make connections, share insights, and stay curious. Learn more about our work: www.betterworldgroup.com
Better World Group is an environmental, energy, climate, and conservation policy and advocacy firm headquartered in Los Angeles. We're here to make connections, share insights, and stay curious. Learn more about our work: www.betterworldgroup.com
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Our statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote targeting state clean vehicle programs ⬇️
May 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Our statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote targeting state clean vehicle programs ⬇️
#CA business and clean air organizations, including #IBEW CA, oppose the attacks on California’s Clean Air Act authority, which has put people to work across the state. Protecting the Advanced Clean Cars Program ensures more work is on the horizon! ibew.org/ibew-califor...
April 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#CA business and clean air organizations, including #IBEW CA, oppose the attacks on California’s Clean Air Act authority, which has put people to work across the state. Protecting the Advanced Clean Cars Program ensures more work is on the horizon! ibew.org/ibew-califor...
ICYMI: #IBEW CA joined businesses and clean air organizations on a full-page ad in @Sacbee_news to remind #CA’s leaders that the state’s #EV industry is creating thousands of electrical work hours and skilled training for IBEW members in CA! ibew.org/ibew-califor...
IBEW California Opposes Attacks on California’s Clean Vehicle Standards! - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
The Clean Transportation Sector: A Vital Source of IBEW Jobs and Work! House Republicans are aggressively pushing to repeal California’s emissions regulations, undermining the state’s authority to set...
ibew.org
April 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
ICYMI: #IBEW CA joined businesses and clean air organizations on a full-page ad in @Sacbee_news to remind #CA’s leaders that the state’s #EV industry is creating thousands of electrical work hours and skilled training for IBEW members in CA! ibew.org/ibew-califor...
2025’s #Time100 @Ahndrayuhhh of @pc4ej is calling on #CaLeg to VOTE “YES” on Asm. Robert Garcia #AB914 to cut pollution from deadly diesel hotspots! pc4ej.org/time-magazin...
Celebrating My TIME100 Honor: A Call for Environmental Justice
Join me in celebrating my inclusion in the 2025 TIME100 list and our fight for environmental justice in the Inland Empire!
pc4ej.org
April 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
2025’s #Time100 @Ahndrayuhhh of @pc4ej is calling on #CaLeg to VOTE “YES” on Asm. Robert Garcia #AB914 to cut pollution from deadly diesel hotspots! pc4ej.org/time-magazin...
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The failure of California’s local air districts to adopt meaningful ISR regulations undermines their credibility in telling EPA to do more about trucks, ships, trains & planes. It also violates “all feasible measures” requirement in state Clean Air Act.
Air regulators today (and really any of us who work on keeping the air clean) face big challenges. But they also have enormous opportunities. At @legal-planet.org, our Brennon Mendez discusses the huge potential of Indirect Source Rules (ISRs).
April 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The failure of California’s local air districts to adopt meaningful ISR regulations undermines their credibility in telling EPA to do more about trucks, ships, trains & planes. It also violates “all feasible measures” requirement in state Clean Air Act.
Eliminating states’ #CleanerCars & #CleanerTrucks standards will:
⛽ Force Americans to pay more for gas
😷 Harm air quality and health
🛠️ Cede auto manufacturing leadership to other countries
Learn more via @NRDC: www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
⛽ Force Americans to pay more for gas
😷 Harm air quality and health
🛠️ Cede auto manufacturing leadership to other countries
Learn more via @NRDC: www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
www.nrdc.org
April 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Eliminating states’ #CleanerCars & #CleanerTrucks standards will:
⛽ Force Americans to pay more for gas
😷 Harm air quality and health
🛠️ Cede auto manufacturing leadership to other countries
Learn more via @NRDC: www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
⛽ Force Americans to pay more for gas
😷 Harm air quality and health
🛠️ Cede auto manufacturing leadership to other countries
Learn more via @NRDC: www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
State leaders, including @GovernorHochul, must stand up to the coordinated misinformation campaign from truck makers and special interests to rollback New York’s life-saving clean truck standards. Read more from @AdvEnergyUnited:
www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...
www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...
Op-ed: Let’s choose clean trucks over fake fear
Recently, skeptics of electric vehicles are sounding false alarms trying to promote legislation to delay the Advanced Clean Trucks rule from taking effect.
www.crainsnewyork.com
April 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
State leaders, including @GovernorHochul, must stand up to the coordinated misinformation campaign from truck makers and special interests to rollback New York’s life-saving clean truck standards. Read more from @AdvEnergyUnited:
www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...
www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...