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Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · 12h

The incredulity, or maybe it’s fear, on his face. Wut, me, oversight?

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Grist @grist.org · 1d

New England’s final coal plant shuts down years ahead of schedule.

Poor economics drove the aging New Hampshire plant offline three years early, even as the Trump administration pushes to revitalize coal.

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#Coal #Energy #Solar #Wind #Climate

New England’s final coal plant shuts down years ahead of schedule

Poor economics drove the aging New Hampshire plant offline three years early, even as the Trump administration pushes to revitalize coal.

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Dr. Jeff Masters @drjeffmasters.bsky.social · 1d

A massive storm that brought a record storm surge to Alaska was poorly forecast, and “this is one of the clearest possible examples to date where missing upper air soundings due to NWS constraints may have led to a degraded forecast.”

Alan Gerard @wxmanms1.bsky.social · 1d

Sunday a massive storm surge event from the remnants of Typhoon Halong caused catastrophic damage in remote western Alaska. Thanks to @alaskawx.bsky.social for his help with this deep dive, including the forecast challenges in an area dealing with reduced NWS upper air soundings
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Historic coastal flooding strikes western Alaska

Remnants of Typhoon Halong produce hurricane force winds and push massive storm surge inland in Kuskokwim River Delta, destroying and carrying away homes, leaving devastated communities.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 3d

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to take “any and all steps necessary” to fast-track solar and wind permits that must break ground by next year or likely miss out on a federal tax credit Congress is ending.

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Oregon Fast-Tracks Renewable Energy Projects as Trump Bill Ends Tax Incentives

Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the move, which follows reporting by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that highlighted impediments green energy advocates blame for the state’s poor ranking when it co...

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Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · 4d

“We believe in the federalist system — that’s states’ rights. Oklahomans would lose their mind if Pritzker in Illinois sent troops down to Oklahoma during the Biden administration,” said Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. Finally a Republican speaks out.
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2 GOP governors criticize President Trump over National Guard deployment in Illinois

"Republicans out there also believe in the law," said Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, who urged more GOP leaders to speak out against the deployment.

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Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · 5d

Trump's war on renewables is devastating but states press on. And w/rising demand, "Solar and wind are still going to get built because you can't build anything else right now," Dennis Wamsted, energy analyst,
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States rush to support clean energy as Trump retreats from renewables

Massachusetts is one of many states nationwide with programs that encourage renewable energy development to meet robust greenhouse gas reduction goals. And like Massachusetts, many other states are sh...

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The New Lede @thenewlede.bsky.social · 6d

As the Trump administration retreats from renewables, states are doubling down.

"States are recognizing … we need to step up and fill this void of leadership," said Jacob Weinberg of Solar Energy Industries Association.
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States rush to support clean energy as Trump retreats from renewables

Massachusetts is one of many states nationwide with programs that encourage renewable energy development to meet robust greenhouse gas reduction goals. And like Massachusetts, many other states are sh...

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Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · 7d

Likewise !

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Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · 7d

Agree but they’ve consolidated power and the window for turning this around with massive peaceful opposition is rapidly closing. Can’t imagine we’ll have fair elections in 2026 at this rate.

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Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · 7d

It’s truly terrifying where things are headed. The dehumanizing rhetoric, contempt for Dems and violence against peaceful protestors are accelerating. Surreal as we slip into violent repression and the entire GOP seems to be down with it.

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Eric Roston @eroston.bsky.social · 8d

Oh:
- The US sold $80 billion in oil and gas abroad through July.
- China exported $120 billion in green technology over the same period.
By @akshatrathi.bsky.social
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China Is Beating the US in the Battle for Energy Export Dominance

China’s exports of clean energy technology hit a record in August, with $20 billion shipped globally.

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Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 17d

Reporting from “war ravaged” “crime-ridden” Portland, Oregon.

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antimaggotzone.bsky.social @antimaggotzone.bsky.social · 20d

April 2, 2018

"Video Reveals Power Of Sinclair, As Local News Anchors Recite Script In Unison"

"How America's largest local TV owner turned its news anchors into soldiers in Trump's war on the media"

BoycottSinclair
#BoycottSinclair

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Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · 22d

Great news for New England ! Offshore wind is so important for the region’s climate goals and energy security.
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Federal judge lifts Trump administration's halt of nearly complete offshore wind farm in New England

A federal judge has ruled that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration can resume, dealing President Donald Trump a setback in his ongoing effort to restrict the U.S...

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Meta Resister @metaresister.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you Michael Eisner

Michael Eisner (@Michael_Eisner):

“Where has all the leadership gone? If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners, and corporate chief executives standing up against bullies, who then will step up for the first amendment? The ‘suspending indefinitely’ of Jimmy Kimmel immediately after the Chairman of the FCC's aggressive yet hollow threatening of the Disney Company is yet another example of out-of-control intimidation. Maybe the Constitution should have said, ‘Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, except in one’s political or financial self-interest.’ By-the-way, for the record, this ex-CEO finds Jimmy Kimmel very talented and funny.”

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Rebecca Altman, PhD @rebecca-altman.bsky.social · 25d

Plastics found inside vegetable tissues: www.earth.com/news/plastic...

Plastics found inside vegetable tissues for the first time

Nanoplastics from plastic pollution can enter vegetables, raising new concerns about food safety, human health, and environmental impacts.

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Kathleen Bachynski @bachynski.bsky.social · 26d

I can’t say I’m surprised, but I am certainly appalled. This is a dark day for public health. I believe it is most appropriate to refer to this committee as RFKJ’s ACIP. He handpicked all these members to get the result that he wanted.

Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 26d

BREAKING: CDC's ACIP just voted 8-3 to change vaccine recomendation and stop recommending MMRV to children as their first dose.

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Jeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · 26d

Look at the drastic cuts President Trump asked Congress to throw at the CDC.

He wanted zeroing out of all funding for chronic diseases, birth defects/developmental disorders, and injury prevention, and occupational health and a 65% reduction for environmental health at CDC...

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Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · Sep 10

Taxpayers foot 63% of crop insurance payouts & climate change is driving up costs. Far less funding goes to conservation practices which could help lower those costs.
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As Extreme Weather Increases Flooding on Farms, Federal Support for Climate Resilience Evaporates

USDA’s staffing cuts, scuttled conservation programs, and misdirected crop insurance are hitting farmers hard.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Sep 10

One day after the Supreme Court lifted the ban on racial profiling, federal agents swarmed a car in Van Nuys.

Four masked agents with guns drawn yanked people out, slammed them to the ground, and pointed a weapon at a pregnant woman.

There is no justification for this. None.

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Civil Eats @civileats.com · Sep 10

Experts say conservation measures are critical for building resilience to climate change as farmers grapple with flooding, drought, and other climate impacts. But as these risks continue to mount, conservation resources are harder to come by.

Contributor @megwilcox.bsky.social reports. ⬇️

As Extreme Weather Increases Flooding on Farms, Federal Support for Climate Resilience Evaporates

USDA’s staffing cuts, scuttled conservation programs, and misdirected crop insurance are hitting farmers hard.

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Matthew Stiegler @matthewstiegler.bsky.social · Sep 7

There’s been lots of discussion of the article, but I think the paper-copy visual is effective.

Individual photos of each Dem Senator, each one captioned, “Senator [Name], what will you do?”

David Turnbull @dturnbull.bsky.social · Sep 7

Hell yeah, @ezraklein.bsky.social.

Front page of SundayOpinion section of the NYT with a grid of headshots of democratic Senators with headline “Democrats can’t wait until the midterms. The caucus needs to start fighting with everything it has.”

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Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · Sep 6

Angling for that peace prize.

Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · Sep 6

It’s just a matter of time before they same thing about US citizens they don’t like.

Meg Wilcox @megwilcox.bsky.social · Sep 4

Somehow he went to MIT.