Mark Vossler, MD (he/him)
@markvmd.bsky.social
Retired Cardiologist, Father, Husband, Climate & Environmental Justice & anti-war Activist, President Physicians for Social Responsibility, Group Leader Citizens Climate Lobby. String instrument enthusiast. Bills fan. Kraken fan. Storm fan. Opinions own.
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Join Congresswoman DelBene for an Evening Reception in Kirkland!
go.delbeneforcongress.com
Hey WA peeps. Help me get our fantastic Congresswoman re-elected. @suzandelbene.bsky.social December 8 at 5pm RSVP on link below:
go.delbeneforcongress.com/a/2025-nov-k...
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An essay for World AIDS Day and the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks's valiant act of resistance, an essay on quilts and solidarity, on stitching the fragments together.
Solidarity Stitches Us Together: Today, World AIDS Day, Is Also the 70th Anniversary of Rosa Park's Historic Protest
I saw two radically different versions of what a quilt could be yesterday and yet they spoke to the same issues. I caught the show Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California ...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
An essay for World AIDS Day and the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks's valiant act of resistance, an essay on quilts and solidarity, on stitching the fragments together.
Reposted by Mark Vossler, MD (he/him)
Black Appalachia Coalition with a spot-on, scientifically grounded analysis of data centers which
1) destroy air quality and water
2) seize land
2) target unincorporated Black communities lacking local government
4) = environmental racism dressed in technology
open.substack.com/pub/blackapp...
1) destroy air quality and water
2) seize land
2) target unincorporated Black communities lacking local government
4) = environmental racism dressed in technology
open.substack.com/pub/blackapp...
Environmental Slavery in the AI Era: The Hidden Cost of the Data Economy
Dr. Sacoby Wilson joins BLAC to expose how data centers, deregulation, and political neglect are creating new sacrifice zones—and why community power remains our strongest defense.
open.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Black Appalachia Coalition with a spot-on, scientifically grounded analysis of data centers which
1) destroy air quality and water
2) seize land
2) target unincorporated Black communities lacking local government
4) = environmental racism dressed in technology
open.substack.com/pub/blackapp...
1) destroy air quality and water
2) seize land
2) target unincorporated Black communities lacking local government
4) = environmental racism dressed in technology
open.substack.com/pub/blackapp...
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A study in Nature Climate Change quantifies the potential for extreme heat events in Europe to generate mass mortality and projects tens of thousands of excess deaths. go.nature.com/483zJc3 🧪
December 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
A study in Nature Climate Change quantifies the potential for extreme heat events in Europe to generate mass mortality and projects tens of thousands of excess deaths. go.nature.com/483zJc3 🧪
Other than Thanksgiving dinner with my family listening to this pod was the best 30 minutes I've spent all month. Great discussion by David Roberts @volts.wtf of where we are at with the electric grid, where we are going, and how to meet increased demand: transcripts.volts.wtf/what-s-going...
What's going on in electricity world? | Volts
A conversation with myself.
transcripts.volts.wtf
November 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Other than Thanksgiving dinner with my family listening to this pod was the best 30 minutes I've spent all month. Great discussion by David Roberts @volts.wtf of where we are at with the electric grid, where we are going, and how to meet increased demand: transcripts.volts.wtf/what-s-going...
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The message we keep having to repeat.
While this usually isn't the intent, "no one will ever be held accountable for this" doomerism is an excuse not to try.
There'll be at least some accountability if enough Americans work for it. And this time really is different. Doesn't guarantee the aftermath will be, but it increases the chances.
There'll be at least some accountability if enough Americans work for it. And this time really is different. Doesn't guarantee the aftermath will be, but it increases the chances.
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The message we keep having to repeat.
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Imagine all cars were electric, and then one Volkswagen engineer comes up with another idea …
#EMobility
#EMobility
August 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Imagine all cars were electric, and then one Volkswagen engineer comes up with another idea …
#EMobility
#EMobility
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Trump seems to be making one thing absolutely clear: He is opposed, more than anything, to the rule of law. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
In Announcing Pardon of Drug Trafficker While Threatening Venezuela, Trump Displays Contradictions
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Trump seems to be making one thing absolutely clear: He is opposed, more than anything, to the rule of law. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
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13 American states generated 49-120% of their electricity from wind, water or solar. Wind has become the dominant source of electricity in 8 states.
New EIA data
From Oct 1, '24-Sep 30, '25, 13 states generated 49.7-121% of their electricity demand with WWS
Wind was #1 overall generator 8 in states (SD, IA, WY, KS, ME, NM, ND, OK)
Hydro #1 in 3 (MT, WA, OR)
Solar #1 overall in CA and #1 WWS generator in NV
web.stanford.edu/group/efmh/j...
From Oct 1, '24-Sep 30, '25, 13 states generated 49.7-121% of their electricity demand with WWS
Wind was #1 overall generator 8 in states (SD, IA, WY, KS, ME, NM, ND, OK)
Hydro #1 in 3 (MT, WA, OR)
Solar #1 overall in CA and #1 WWS generator in NV
web.stanford.edu/group/efmh/j...
November 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
13 American states generated 49-120% of their electricity from wind, water or solar. Wind has become the dominant source of electricity in 8 states.
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Today on Volts: a solo pod! This is just me talking, pulling together the strands -- the bits and pieces I've covered on pods over the last few years -- into a coherent narrative. Data centers, utilities, rising demand, politics ... this is, in my words, what's going on in energy world right now.
What's going on in electricity world?
Some thoughts on where we are in the electricity sector -- data centers, rising rates, etc. -- and a way forward that can benefit everyone.
www.volts.wtf
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Today on Volts: a solo pod! This is just me talking, pulling together the strands -- the bits and pieces I've covered on pods over the last few years -- into a coherent narrative. Data centers, utilities, rising demand, politics ... this is, in my words, what's going on in energy world right now.
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who is explicitly fighting for the phase out of fossil fuels. I am grateful to be in this fight with you all. 💚
November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who is explicitly fighting for the phase out of fossil fuels. I am grateful to be in this fight with you all. 💚
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Today on Volts: the subset of cleantech known as "electrotech" -- solar, batteries, heat pumps, etc. -- is marching toward inevitable victory, not because it's low-emissions (though it is), but because it's more efficient & cheaper. I discuss the good news with @kingsmillbond.bsky.social.
Clean electrification is inevitable
Kingsmill Bond explains why the global march of "electrotech" has moved beyond the reach of US political interference.
www.volts.wtf
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Today on Volts: the subset of cleantech known as "electrotech" -- solar, batteries, heat pumps, etc. -- is marching toward inevitable victory, not because it's low-emissions (though it is), but because it's more efficient & cheaper. I discuss the good news with @kingsmillbond.bsky.social.
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“China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels. This trend will continue simply because renewables are cheap.” 🔌💡
Gift link: China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
Gift link: China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels. This trend will continue simply because renewables are cheap.” 🔌💡
Gift link: China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
Gift link: China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
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Let's recognize that fossil fuels were necessary at one point in time, but now they've outlived their usefulness. Let's put up a statue of fossil fuels but harm no further fossil fuels and let's leave it in the ground where it belongs.
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Let's recognize that fossil fuels were necessary at one point in time, but now they've outlived their usefulness. Let's put up a statue of fossil fuels but harm no further fossil fuels and let's leave it in the ground where it belongs.
Clean electrification is inevitable!!! The only reason fossil fuels are persisting in the US is our government is actively propping them up. FFs are a failed dangerous business model. Electrotech is the future & the future is now.
www.volts.wtf/p/clean-elec...
www.volts.wtf/p/clean-elec...
Clean electrification is inevitable
Kingsmill Bond explains why the global march of "electrotech" has moved beyond the reach of US political interference.
www.volts.wtf
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Clean electrification is inevitable!!! The only reason fossil fuels are persisting in the US is our government is actively propping them up. FFs are a failed dangerous business model. Electrotech is the future & the future is now.
www.volts.wtf/p/clean-elec...
www.volts.wtf/p/clean-elec...
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At $3.5 trillion per year, Medicare for All sounds expensive until you realize we already spend $4.5 trillion every year for the current shitty system. $1.5 trillion of that just goes to private insurance premiums.
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
At $3.5 trillion per year, Medicare for All sounds expensive until you realize we already spend $4.5 trillion every year for the current shitty system. $1.5 trillion of that just goes to private insurance premiums.
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Today on Volts: I've had more requests to cover this than almost any other topic in the pod's history, so now, at long last, balcony solar! We dig into how "plug-in solar" took off in Europe & how it's making its way to the US, starting in Utah. Backyard DIY types rejoice!
What's the deal with balcony solar?
Cora Stryker joins me to explain how "plug-in" solar took Europe by storm and is finally, via Utah (?), making its way to America.
www.volts.wtf
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today on Volts: I've had more requests to cover this than almost any other topic in the pod's history, so now, at long last, balcony solar! We dig into how "plug-in solar" took off in Europe & how it's making its way to the US, starting in Utah. Backyard DIY types rejoice!
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Data centers are important for many reasons BUT consumers should NOT have to pay higher bills to facilitate the huge amounts of electricity they eat up.
The richest companies on the planet are building these centers and they should bear the costs — not you.
The richest companies on the planet are building these centers and they should bear the costs — not you.
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Data centers are important for many reasons BUT consumers should NOT have to pay higher bills to facilitate the huge amounts of electricity they eat up.
The richest companies on the planet are building these centers and they should bear the costs — not you.
The richest companies on the planet are building these centers and they should bear the costs — not you.
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Southern California shouldn’t be sacrificed so oil companies can chase a few barrels that won’t move gas prices at all. Our coast powers tens of thousands of jobs, and one spill could wipe them out. Trump’s drilling scheme is risky, unnecessary, and likely illegal. We’re going to stop it.
November 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Southern California shouldn’t be sacrificed so oil companies can chase a few barrels that won’t move gas prices at all. Our coast powers tens of thousands of jobs, and one spill could wipe them out. Trump’s drilling scheme is risky, unnecessary, and likely illegal. We’re going to stop it.
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This 2015 articles shows the world shelled out 5 TRILLION dollars annually to #BigOil companies. We could have FIXED ALL OF #ClimateChange 5x over by now if we just stopped with the handouts. PM #MarkCarney doesn't think we've paid out enough yet #Cdnpoli
www.scientificamerican.com/article/foss...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/foss...
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Cost $5 Trillion Annually and Worsen Pollution
The International Monetary Fund notes that subsides for burning fossil fuels enrich the wealthy and make air pollution worse
www.scientificamerican.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 AM
This 2015 articles shows the world shelled out 5 TRILLION dollars annually to #BigOil companies. We could have FIXED ALL OF #ClimateChange 5x over by now if we just stopped with the handouts. PM #MarkCarney doesn't think we've paid out enough yet #Cdnpoli
www.scientificamerican.com/article/foss...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/foss...
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You might think the Trump administration wants Americans to live sicker & die younger
November 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
You might think the Trump administration wants Americans to live sicker & die younger
Nurses are professionals!! I wonder who the Trump team thinks is going to keep them alive when they are in ICU, or keep them out of pain in hospice, or get them on the road to recovery after surgery???!!!!🤯
America has a major nursing workforce shortage. We need hundreds of thousands more.
Is it any surprise the Trump team has decided to make it *harder* for aspiring nurses to afford nursing school?
Yet another healthcare “policy” that will harm our future.
Is it any surprise the Trump team has decided to make it *harder* for aspiring nurses to afford nursing school?
Yet another healthcare “policy” that will harm our future.
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Nurses are professionals!! I wonder who the Trump team thinks is going to keep them alive when they are in ICU, or keep them out of pain in hospice, or get them on the road to recovery after surgery???!!!!🤯
Climate concerned peeps: We are not the minority!!
A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Climate concerned peeps: We are not the minority!!
Reminder that our fossil fuel addiction is lethal
“The Olympic Pipeline is the same one that failed and caused an explosion on June 10, 1999, in Bellingham. A fireball engulfed Whatcom Falls Park and killed two young boys and a teenager — the conflagration could have destroyed downtown if fuel had traveled further down Whatcom Creek.”
November 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Reminder that our fossil fuel addiction is lethal
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Olympic Pipeline spill outside of Everett is one of several in recent years
Olympic Pipeline spill outside of Everett is one of several in recent years | Cascadia Daily News
BP and Ecology have not yet determined amount of fuel released
www.cascadiadaily.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Olympic Pipeline spill outside of Everett is one of several in recent years