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Landmark EPA ruling to phase down HFCs will deliver health and climate benefits for all, including Minnesotans

Last week, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is moving to phase down production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons.

J. Drake Hamilton ranked among global climate action leaders and influencers

President Barack Obama greets attendees in the Blue Room before he delivers remarks on the Clean Power Plan in the East Room of the White House, Aug. 3, 2015. Participants include: Nathaniel Baer, Iowa Environmental Council; Georges Benjamin, American Public Health Association; Ron Busby, U.S. Black Chambers; J. Drake Hamilton, Fresh Energy; Ben Fowke, Xcel Energy; Anne Hedges, Montana Environmental Information Center; Thad Hill, Calpine Corporation; Pam Kiely, Environmental Defense Fund; Rev. Mitch Hescox, Evangelical Environmental Network; Derek Murrow, Natural Resources Defense Council; Gabe Pacyniak, Georgetown Climate Center; Ricky Revesz, New York University; Elena Rios, National Hispanic Medical Association; Doug Scott, Great Plains Institute; Harold Wimmer, American Lung Association. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This photograph is provided by THE WHITE HOUSE as a courtesy and may be printed by the subject(s) in the photograph for personal use only. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not otherwise be reproduced, disseminated or broadcast, without the written permission of the White House Photo Office. This photograph may not be used in any commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

Fresh Energy’s science policy director J. Drake Hamilton was recently recognized for her outstanding climate action leadership by Onalytica. The Climate Action Award: Top 100 Influencers and Brands, released on February 7, 2017- ranked J. Drake Hamilton #76 in global influence, based on relevance and reach of social media content, engagement with followers, and frequency of reference to her content.

J. Drake Hamilton recognized as top climate leader

President Barack Obama greets attendees in the Blue Room before he delivers remarks on the Clean Power Plan in the East Room of the White House, Aug. 3, 2015. Participants include: Nathaniel Baer, Iowa Environmental Council; Georges Benjamin, American Public Health Association; Ron Busby, U.S. Black Chambers; J. Drake Hamilton, Fresh Energy; Ben Fowke, Xcel Energy; Anne Hedges, Montana Environmental Information Center; Thad Hill, Calpine Corporation; Pam Kiely, Environmental Defense Fund; Rev. Mitch Hescox, Evangelical Environmental Network; Derek Murrow, Natural Resources Defense Council; Gabe Pacyniak, Georgetown Climate Center; Ricky Revesz, New York University; Elena Rios, National Hispanic Medical Association; Doug Scott, Great Plains Institute; Harold Wimmer, American Lung Association. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This photograph is provided by THE WHITE HOUSE as a courtesy and may be printed by the subject(s) in the photograph for personal use only. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not otherwise be reproduced, disseminated or broadcast, without the written permission of the White House Photo Office. This photograph may not be used in any commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

Fresh Energy’s science policy director, J. Drake Hamilton, was recently recognized as one of the Top 10 Climate Leaders of 2015-2016 by the Climate Reality Project. J.’s actions on climate leadership led her to receiving the #6 award out of nearly 11,000 global leaders. At Fresh Energy, J. continues to inspire and encourage diverse audiences to support climate and energy policies that combat the threat of global warming and create a clean energy future. If you would like J. to speak at your event, please contact her at 651-726-7562 or Hamilton@fresh-energy.org.