Marcus Ferreira
@marcuspferreira.bsky.social
Atheist. Urban Planner. Arborist and Ecological Landscape Professional. Community volunteer. Philly sports partisan. Vegan, coffee drinker, and happy hour connoisseur. Metal fan. Transit daycationer.
The drumpf economy: Major bourbon maker shutters James B. Beam plant in 2026 | Lexington Herald Leader share.google/DFiS3CEPxfsB...
Major Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam shuttering distillery for 2026
The move comes as Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is dealing with a glut of supply and slipping sales.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The drumpf economy: Major bourbon maker shutters James B. Beam plant in 2026 | Lexington Herald Leader share.google/DFiS3CEPxfsB...
Smart move 🇨🇦!
Ottawa-Montreal chosen as 1st segment of promised high-speed rail line | CBC News share.google/LiqFV7CIwSb0...
Ottawa-Montreal chosen as 1st segment of promised high-speed rail line | CBC News share.google/LiqFV7CIwSb0...
Ottawa-Montreal chosen as 1st segment of promised high-speed rail line | CBC News
The federal government said Friday it is moving ahead with plans for Canada’s first high-speed rail network, with the initial segment set to connect Montreal and Ottawa.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Smart move 🇨🇦!
Ottawa-Montreal chosen as 1st segment of promised high-speed rail line | CBC News share.google/LiqFV7CIwSb0...
Ottawa-Montreal chosen as 1st segment of promised high-speed rail line | CBC News share.google/LiqFV7CIwSb0...
"Together, the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm turbines produce 63% of the energy for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority’s wastewater treatment plant, which serves 14 municipalities. Officials calculate the farm has saved ratepayers $8.8 million since its grand opening on Dec. 12, 2005."
Once opposed, A.C. wind farm has become a landmark 20 years later
That wind farm, once opposed for fears of noise, aesthetics, and worries over Shore birds, turns 20 on Friday.
www.inquirer.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
"Together, the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm turbines produce 63% of the energy for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority’s wastewater treatment plant, which serves 14 municipalities. Officials calculate the farm has saved ratepayers $8.8 million since its grand opening on Dec. 12, 2005."
Great news for the environment if it indeed reduces red meat consumption.
As the Price of Beef Soars, Restaurants Are in ‘Code Red’ Mode
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Great news for the environment if it indeed reduces red meat consumption.
2.2'-4.5' of sea level rise projected along coastal NJ, but at least there will be no offshore wind turbines to mar the view.
Sea-level rise accelerates in New Jersey, raising coastal flooding risk, study says
Landmark report forecasts water levels and temperature gain but avoids policy prescriptions.
whyy.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
2.2'-4.5' of sea level rise projected along coastal NJ, but at least there will be no offshore wind turbines to mar the view.
Yes, Jesus' teachings must be condemned!
House Passes Rep. Salazar’s Resolution Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism | Representative Maria Salazar share.google/XYxOe3MT1nhP...
House Passes Rep. Salazar’s Resolution Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism | Representative Maria Salazar share.google/XYxOe3MT1nhP...
House Passes Rep. Salazar’s Resolution Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s (FL-27) resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism, H. Con. Res.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Yes, Jesus' teachings must be condemned!
House Passes Rep. Salazar’s Resolution Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism | Representative Maria Salazar share.google/XYxOe3MT1nhP...
House Passes Rep. Salazar’s Resolution Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism | Representative Maria Salazar share.google/XYxOe3MT1nhP...
Delicious irony: www.msn.com/en-us/travel...
MSN
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October 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Delicious irony: www.msn.com/en-us/travel...
Move over staycation, make way for sleepcation.
How Are You Using Your PTO? Most NJ Millennials Just Want To Sleep
Most of NJ's millennials are trading vacations for "sleepcations" these days.
catcountry1073.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Move over staycation, make way for sleepcation.
Southeastern PA subsidizes roads and bridges in rural PA, AND State policing where many rural towns have disbanded their local police forces and are suckling on the state's tits.
Southeastern PA Wants our Tax Money Back to Fund SEPTA
The debate over funding SEPTA has led Chester County state Rep Melissa Shusterman to suggest a radical approach to PA tax distribution
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August 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Southeastern PA subsidizes roads and bridges in rural PA, AND State policing where many rural towns have disbanded their local police forces and are suckling on the state's tits.
DC and Boston are about to become 10 minutes "closer." More significantly, seating capacity will increase by 25% while reducing emissions.
Faster ‘NextGen' Acela making inaugural trip to Boston next week
Federal transportation officials and higher-ups at Amtrak are planning a long train trip from the nation’s capital to Boston to mark the launch of a new high-speed offering. U.S. Transportation Secret...
www.nbcboston.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
DC and Boston are about to become 10 minutes "closer." More significantly, seating capacity will increase by 25% while reducing emissions.
TACO Tuesday! To be fair, he chickened out on Monday.
Markets are so used to the TACO trade they didn’t even blink when Trump extended a tariff delay with China
Once upon a time, a decision to delay sky-high tariffs on China would have been an 11th hour save—but in 2025 markets barely noticed.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
TACO Tuesday! To be fair, he chickened out on Monday.
"Happy" Earth Overhoot Day!
One day to Earth Overshoot Day 2025
One day to Earth Overshoot Day 2025
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July 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"Happy" Earth Overhoot Day!
Ah yes, adding new layers of bureaucracy and red tape . . ."Trump adds new level of scrutiny to wind and solar projects"
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Trump adds new level of scrutiny to wind and solar projects
The new requirement threatens to slow the approval process for renewable energy projects as they race to begin construction before the deadline for tax credits.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Ah yes, adding new layers of bureaucracy and red tape . . ."Trump adds new level of scrutiny to wind and solar projects"
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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Amtrak July 2025 Update Shows Map of New Rail Projects - Newsweek share.google/exGROWYmvpI1...
Amtrak July 2025 update shows map of new rail projects
Amtrak said that two new infrastructure projects had entered into the construction phase.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Amtrak July 2025 Update Shows Map of New Rail Projects - Newsweek share.google/exGROWYmvpI1...
"The National Weather Service’s San Angelo office, which is responsible for some of the areas hit hardest by Friday’s flooding, was missing a senior hydrologist, staff forecaster and meteorologist in charge . . ."
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
www.nytimes.com
July 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"The National Weather Service’s San Angelo office, which is responsible for some of the areas hit hardest by Friday’s flooding, was missing a senior hydrologist, staff forecaster and meteorologist in charge . . ."
Drumpf must be disappointed that this year's dead zone is merely average and is not a particularly "big and beautiful" swath of death. I guess he has time to work his death magic for future years.
NOAA forecasts an average summer 'dead zone' in Gulf of America
NOAA is forecasting this summer’s Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico) “dead zone” to be average-sized, covering approximately 5,574 square miles — an area roughly three times the size of Delawar...
oceanservice.noaa.gov
June 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Drumpf must be disappointed that this year's dead zone is merely average and is not a particularly "big and beautiful" swath of death. I guess he has time to work his death magic for future years.
Plastic bag bans lead to less plastic bags found along local shorelines.
Here’s How Plastic Bag Bans Are Working
Data from beach cleanups show that banning or taxing single-use plastic bags makes a difference in ecosystems
www.scientificamerican.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Plastic bag bans lead to less plastic bags found along local shorelines.
Wow, a solid appointment!
Andy Byford will lead Penn Station’s overhaul as Amtrak Board of Directors Special Advisor—what does it mean for the redesign?
The Trump administration announced Andy Byford will lead Penn Station’s overhaul—a win for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), through-running advocates, and congestion pricing supporters...
www.archpaper.com
June 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Wow, a solid appointment!
This tool shows how minimum parking requirements reduce housing inventory and inflate per-unit housing costs across the country.
Mapping the “Parking Tax” on New Housing - Parking Reform Network
A new analysis by MapCraft reveals how parking mandates widen the gap between construction costs and what median-income households can afford.
parkingreform.org
June 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This tool shows how minimum parking requirements reduce housing inventory and inflate per-unit housing costs across the country.
The future that conservatives embrace by obstructing action to address climate change.
What Wildfire Smoke Does To Your Body | Weather.com
Wildfire smoke is linked to a host of medical problems, even in people who are otherwise healthy. Here's what you need to know. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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May 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The future that conservatives embrace by obstructing action to address climate change.
This is a great illustration of why MLB is not set up for a relegation system.
The A's seem completely fed up with their Sacramento ballpark
It's been less than two full months for the Athletics in Sacramento, but the players and manager sound fed up with their minor league digs.
www.sfgate.com
May 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
This is a great illustration of why MLB is not set up for a relegation system.
What, rewarding the employees that make the company run instead of just thinking about shareholder returns?
Singapore Airlines will reward employees with a profit-sharing bonus worth almost eight months after delivering full-year net income of $2.1 billion that beat analyst estimates
Singapore Airlines to Pay Staff Over 7 Months’ Bonus, ST Says
Singapore Airlines Ltd. will reward employees with a profit-sharing bonus worth almost eight months after delivering full-year net income of S$2.78 billion ($2.1 billion) that beat analyst estimates.
bloom.bg
May 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
What, rewarding the employees that make the company run instead of just thinking about shareholder returns?
Who are lazy US conservatives going to blame now?
Analysis: Clean energy just put China’s CO2 emissions into reverse for first time - Carbon Brief
For the first time, the growth in China’s clean power generation has caused the nation’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to fall despite rapid power demand growth.
www.carbonbrief.org
May 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Who are lazy US conservatives going to blame now?