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We’re live at #ClimateWeekNYC! Our “Cities Lead: Phasing Out Fossil Fuels” event is happening 2-3:30pm ET today. Follow along here as we hear from local leaders who are using regulatory policies to stop the growth of the fossil fuel industry. #SAFECities

It’s not too late to join our #ClimateWeekNYC event to hear from city and county council members about the growing strategy of using local regulatory policies to phase out fossil fuels and push for a clean energy future. Join us NOW: facebook.com/watch/?v=31369… #SAFECities

Local leaders from U.S. & Canada will speak at #ClimateWeekNYC to share #SAFECities strategies to use regulatory policies to phase out fossil fuels:

@cdavilavote of Berkeley CA
@ElectRyanDorsey of Baltimore MD
@andreareimer of Vancouver BC
@DaveUpthegrove of King County, WA

The fossil fuel industry knows cities are trying to ditch #frackedgas in new buildings & they’re mounting a massive PR campaign. The growing #SAFECities movement shows how local leaders can use regulatory policies to keep communities safe. #ClimateWeekNYC seattletimes.com/seattle-news/n…

While the U.S. federal government fails on #climatechange, @standearth’s #SAFECities campaign helps local leaders & activists join forces to become a powerful coordinated movement using regulatory policies to stop the fossil fuel industry. #ClimateWeekNYC stand.earth/SAFE

Did you know that #fossilfuel pollution kills 10,000 people every single day? Enough is enough. We need to move beyond dirty fuels and create a clean energy future, now. We need to make our cities SAFE. #SAFEcities #ClimateWeekNYC stand.earth/sites/stand/fi…

“With the federal government refusing to act, it's up to local governments to take action. This is a matter of responsibility...That's why the work of the #SAFECities movement is so important” Dave Upthegrove, King County Council @DaveUpthegrove #ClimateWeekNYC

"A group called @350seattle built the energy around this...This was brought to us by the community...We got a unanimous vote on council and that wouldn't have happened without the grassroots organizing." 👏 Dave Upthegrove, King County Council @DaveUpthegrove #ClimateWeekNYC

"If we're going to be serious about the immediacy of climate change, we need to broaden our definition of fossil fuel infrastructure to everything that creates a dependency on fossil fuels." Ryan Dorsey, Baltimore City Council @ElectRyanDorsey #ClimateWeekNYC

"Our deaths [in #Baltimore] due to respiratory disease, which is directly linked to carbon emissions and air quality, more than double our homicide rate...Asthma is the #1 reason for children missing school." @ElectRyanDorsey #ClimateWeekNYC #SAFECities

"We need to make sure that the people impacted [people of color] are at the table, are part of the discussion. That's where I come in: I speak up for the most marginalized on city council." Cheryl Davila, Berkeley City Council @cdavilavote #ClimateWeekNYC #SAFECities

"It is up to elected leadership to lead...It's your job to ask 'How are we going to get there?' – because we know that we need to get there to survive as a species." Andrea Reimer, Former Vancouver City Council @andreareimer #ClimateWeekNYC #SAFECities

"Fighting climate change is so intertwined with economic opportunity...One of the easiest things we can do to fight climate change AND create employment opportunities is to expand public transportation." Dave Upthegrove, King County Council @DaveUpthegrove #ClimateWeekNYC

Every city and county can (and should!) become a SAFE city - we need to build community power and organize for our shared interest. Check out which cities are leading the movement so far on our #SAFECities map: stand.earth/SAFE #ClimateWeekNYC

"I like to believe that most people are called to action by something bigger than themselves...We have to set the table so that it's big enough for everyone." Andrea Reimer, Former Vancouver City Council @andreareimer #ClimateWeekNYC #SAFECities

"Sometimes, by taking a step forward, you can build momentum...Look for those achievable wins and build on them." Dave Upthegrove, King County Council @DaveUpthegrove #ClimateWeekNYC #SAFECities

"Have courage. Because you never know how it's going to turn out...You have to have courage to do the right thing and hopefully people will follow. It's not about you, it's about the bigger picture." Cheryl Davila, Berkeley City Council @cdavilavote #ClimateWeekNYC #SAFECities

"At the end of the day the power is with the people. Keep up the faith." Dave Upthegrove, King County Council @DaveUpthegrove #ClimateWeekNYC #SAFECities

"You have to shoot the moon. You have to go places that are unexpected...Invite as many people along as you can. Go as big as you can." Ryan Dorsey, Baltimore City Council @ElectRyanDorsey #ClimateWeekNYC #SAFECities

"This is a growing movement. We've tracked at least 32 places in the U.S. that have become #SAFECities. We hope to see hundreds of these policies passed in the next few years." - @lizmcdowell, Liz McDowell, Campaign Director for #SAFECities at Stand #ClimateWeekNYC

We have lots of resources for community activists and elected officials at stand.earth/SAFE! Check them out and please reach out to us if you want to join the #SAFECities movement ✊ #ClimateWeekNYC

We're launching an open call for artists👩‍🎨 Please submit #SAFECities artwork by October 22nd. We can't wait to see what you create! stand.earth/blog/fossil-fu…

If you're a local govt leader who wants to phase out fossil fuels & fast track clean energy, we have resources! Join the growing #SAFECities movement to protect public health & plan for the future. Draft ordinances & more here: stand.earth/SAFE-resources… #ClimateWeekNYC

If you’re an activist who wants to help to stop fossil fuels & create a clean energy future, we have resources! Join the growing #SAFECities - learn how to start a group, meet w/ local leaders, & access cutting edge organizing tools here: stand.earth/SAFE-resources #ClimateWeekNYC

"Here's to folx organizing and mobilizing harder than they've ever organized before." 👏 @lizmcdowell #SAFECities #ClimateWeek Join the movement: stand.earth/SAFE

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to our #ClimateWeek event! And another HUGE thanks to the incredible panel of #SAFECities leaders. Keep up the great work ✊ @DaveUpthegrove @cdavilavote @ElectRyanDorsey @andrearemier