Muhammad Ittefaq, Ph.D.
@ittefaq.bsky.social
Senior Research Scientist @harvardcchange.bsky.social
Assistant Professor: James Madison University
Host: @scitalkofficial.bsky.social
Science Talk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScienceTalkOfficial/featured
Assistant Professor: James Madison University
Host: @scitalkofficial.bsky.social
Science Talk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScienceTalkOfficial/featured
Reports indicate that more than 300 people have been killed across Indonesia, southern Thailand and Malaysia, with the overall regional death toll from the current flooding and landslides now above 320.
November 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Reports indicate that more than 300 people have been killed across Indonesia, southern Thailand and Malaysia, with the overall regional death toll from the current flooding and landslides now above 320.
Making Holidays Less Affordable (MHLA)
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 🍁
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 🍁
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Making Holidays Less Affordable (MHLA)
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 🍁
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 🍁
When I called my energy company recently and complained about higher electricity bill, they told me to keep the temperature 78 degrees during summer. Yes, they said 78 degrees.
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
When I called my energy company recently and complained about higher electricity bill, they told me to keep the temperature 78 degrees during summer. Yes, they said 78 degrees.
Utility bills will rise by more than $11 per month for the average Dominion Energy customer starting next year, while a new rate class for its largest users of electricity, including data centers, will go into effect in just over a year.
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Dominion utility rates to rise as new rate class created for large electricity users
Utility bills will rise by more than $11 per month for the average Dominion Energy customer starting next year, while a new rate class for its largest users of electricity, including data centers, …
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November 27, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Utility bills will rise by more than $11 per month for the average Dominion Energy customer starting next year, while a new rate class for its largest users of electricity, including data centers, will go into effect in just over a year.
www.wavy.com/news/virgini...
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data centers are driving up electricity prices for households — and price relief may not be coming anytime soon… Residential retail electricity prices in September were up 7.4%, to about 18 cents per kilowatt hour, according the Energy Information Administration... www.cnbc.com/2025/11/26/a...
AI data center 'frenzy' is pushing up your electric bill — here's why
Energy-hungry data centers that underpin artificial intelligence are contributing to higher residential electricity bills, say experts.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
data centers are driving up electricity prices for households — and price relief may not be coming anytime soon… Residential retail electricity prices in September were up 7.4%, to about 18 cents per kilowatt hour, according the Energy Information Administration... www.cnbc.com/2025/11/26/a...
At least 90 people have died and another 12 are missing after days of heavy rain in Vietnam led to flooding and landslides.
The Vietnamese government says 186,000 homes have been damaged across the country, with more than three million livestock swept away.
The Vietnamese government says 186,000 homes have been damaged across the country, with more than three million livestock swept away.
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
At least 90 people have died and another 12 are missing after days of heavy rain in Vietnam led to flooding and landslides.
The Vietnamese government says 186,000 homes have been damaged across the country, with more than three million livestock swept away.
The Vietnamese government says 186,000 homes have been damaged across the country, with more than three million livestock swept away.
Here is our new episode with Dr. Emily. We discussed COP30, American resiliency, Methane, emissions, community actions, climate politics, community work, and more.
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Still Possible to Stay Below 3°C I America's Climate Outlook I We Are Losing Early Career Scientists
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November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Here is our new episode with Dr. Emily. We discussed COP30, American resiliency, Methane, emissions, community actions, climate politics, community work, and more.
youtu.be/e1MVpHK1MSM
youtu.be/e1MVpHK1MSM
OFFICIALLY DEPRESSED FACE
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
OFFICIALLY DEPRESSED FACE
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I might have failed at my assignment from @fisherdanar.bsky.social to say what makes me hopeful about climate, but I think @frediotto.bsky.social and her team's work that would enable us to hold polluters responsible should be a source of hope.
Tune in to Episode 4 of the #COPOut Podcast tomorrow!
Tune in to Episode 4 of the #COPOut Podcast tomorrow!
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I might have failed at my assignment from @fisherdanar.bsky.social to say what makes me hopeful about climate, but I think @frediotto.bsky.social and her team's work that would enable us to hold polluters responsible should be a source of hope.
Tune in to Episode 4 of the #COPOut Podcast tomorrow!
Tune in to Episode 4 of the #COPOut Podcast tomorrow!
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Calling all SEJ members for #SEJ2026 session pitches! Have an idea for a panel, workshop or roundtable? Submit your proposal!
Deadline: Nov. 30
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October 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Calling all SEJ members for #SEJ2026 session pitches! Have an idea for a panel, workshop or roundtable? Submit your proposal!
Deadline: Nov. 30
Learn more and submit: www.sej.org/initiatives/...
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Deadline: Nov. 30
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What Will Happen to Europe If the AMOC Collapses?
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November 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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In case you have missed our new episode on the weekend! @fisherdanar.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @race2extinct.bsky.social @drpauldorfman.bsky.social @paulhbeckwith.bsky.social
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How to Save Ourselves from Climate Crisis I Dr. Dana Fisher on Resistance and Climate Action
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November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
In case you have missed our new episode on the weekend! @fisherdanar.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @race2extinct.bsky.social @drpauldorfman.bsky.social @paulhbeckwith.bsky.social
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We had a wonderful discussion with Peter Fiekowsky on climate restoration, how to end climate crisis by 2050, cost of doing it, and why climate restoration.
Your feedback is always welcome to improve climate talks.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
Your feedback is always welcome to improve climate talks.
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How To End Climate Crisis by 2050 I Climate Restoration I Sustainability of Human Race on Earth
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November 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We had a wonderful discussion with Peter Fiekowsky on climate restoration, how to end climate crisis by 2050, cost of doing it, and why climate restoration.
Your feedback is always welcome to improve climate talks.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
Your feedback is always welcome to improve climate talks.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
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We discuss the problem, the urgency behind it, and the solutions it demands. We can’t afford to focus on the problem alone. We already understand what’s at stake—now we need to concentrate on finding real solutions.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
How To End Climate Crisis by 2050 I Climate Restoration I Sustainability of Human Race on Earth
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November 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
We discuss the problem, the urgency behind it, and the solutions it demands. We can’t afford to focus on the problem alone. We already understand what’s at stake—now we need to concentrate on finding real solutions.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
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In case you have missed our new episode on the weekend! @fisherdanar.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @race2extinct.bsky.social @drpauldorfman.bsky.social @paulhbeckwith.bsky.social
youtu.be/FAD8DwOYZs0?...
youtu.be/FAD8DwOYZs0?...
How to Save Ourselves from Climate Crisis I Dr. Dana Fisher on Resistance and Climate Action
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November 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Is climate restoration a way forward?
@katharinehayhoe.com @jeffgoodell.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @climatehope.bsky.social @climaterepair.bsky.social
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@katharinehayhoe.com @jeffgoodell.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @climatehope.bsky.social @climaterepair.bsky.social
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How To End Climate Crisis by 2050 I Climate Restoration I Sustainability of Human Race on Earth
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November 23, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Is climate restoration a way forward?
@katharinehayhoe.com @jeffgoodell.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @climatehope.bsky.social @climaterepair.bsky.social
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
@katharinehayhoe.com @jeffgoodell.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @climatehope.bsky.social @climaterepair.bsky.social
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Happy Sunday Evening
Some of the methods Peter proposed for restoring the climate are worth considering.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
Some of the methods Peter proposed for restoring the climate are worth considering.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
How To End Climate Crisis by 2050 I Climate Restoration I Sustainability of Human Race on Earth
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November 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Happy Sunday Evening
Some of the methods Peter proposed for restoring the climate are worth considering.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
Some of the methods Peter proposed for restoring the climate are worth considering.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
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Happy Sunday Evening
Some of the methods Peter proposed for restoring the climate are worth considering.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
Some of the methods Peter proposed for restoring the climate are worth considering.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
How To End Climate Crisis by 2050 I Climate Restoration I Sustainability of Human Race on Earth
YouTube video by Science Talk
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Happy Sunday Evening
Some of the methods Peter proposed for restoring the climate are worth considering.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
Some of the methods Peter proposed for restoring the climate are worth considering.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
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"Despite the difficulties getting everyone to agree on how to tackle climate change, real-world solutions are being implemented at speed almost everywhere."
Love this #COP30 takeaway from
@georginarannard.bsky.social. Just because countries aren't acting at scale doesn't mean the rest of us can't!
Love this #COP30 takeaway from
@georginarannard.bsky.social. Just because countries aren't acting at scale doesn't mean the rest of us can't!
COP30 in Brazil fails to secure new pledges to cut fossil fuels - follow live
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November 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"Despite the difficulties getting everyone to agree on how to tackle climate change, real-world solutions are being implemented at speed almost everywhere."
Love this #COP30 takeaway from
@georginarannard.bsky.social. Just because countries aren't acting at scale doesn't mean the rest of us can't!
Love this #COP30 takeaway from
@georginarannard.bsky.social. Just because countries aren't acting at scale doesn't mean the rest of us can't!
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We discuss the problem, the urgency behind it, and the solutions it demands. We can’t afford to focus on the problem alone. We already understand what’s at stake—now we need to concentrate on finding real solutions.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
How To End Climate Crisis by 2050 I Climate Restoration I Sustainability of Human Race on Earth
YouTube video by Science Talk
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November 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
We discuss the problem, the urgency behind it, and the solutions it demands. We can’t afford to focus on the problem alone. We already understand what’s at stake—now we need to concentrate on finding real solutions.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
We discuss the problem, the urgency behind it, and the solutions it demands. We can’t afford to focus on the problem alone. We already understand what’s at stake—now we need to concentrate on finding real solutions.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
How To End Climate Crisis by 2050 I Climate Restoration I Sustainability of Human Race on Earth
YouTube video by Science Talk
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
We discuss the problem, the urgency behind it, and the solutions it demands. We can’t afford to focus on the problem alone. We already understand what’s at stake—now we need to concentrate on finding real solutions.
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
youtu.be/E77aeBM1TWw?...
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⚠️ When “technology will save us” becomes a climate risk!
A new paper from great colleagues takes a careful look at techno-optimism — the belief that technology will largely solve climate change — and what it means for real-world climate action.
(1/4)👇
osf.io/preprints/ps...
A new paper from great colleagues takes a careful look at techno-optimism — the belief that technology will largely solve climate change — and what it means for real-world climate action.
(1/4)👇
osf.io/preprints/ps...
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
⚠️ When “technology will save us” becomes a climate risk!
A new paper from great colleagues takes a careful look at techno-optimism — the belief that technology will largely solve climate change — and what it means for real-world climate action.
(1/4)👇
osf.io/preprints/ps...
A new paper from great colleagues takes a careful look at techno-optimism — the belief that technology will largely solve climate change — and what it means for real-world climate action.
(1/4)👇
osf.io/preprints/ps...
The unusually wind-powered and cycle-friendly Nordic nation – whose ruling Social Democrats suffered a setback in elections on Tuesday – promised on Monday to cut planet-heating pollution by at least 82% by 2035 from 1990 levels.
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The unusually wind-powered and cycle-friendly Nordic nation – whose ruling Social Democrats suffered a setback in elections on Tuesday – promised on Monday to cut planet-heating pollution by at least 82% by 2035 from 1990 levels.