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Eric Pesola
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FAN of NFL, CFL, Star Trek, EVs, Solar, Green Tech, Comic Books #harambee
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The titanium Mother Ukraine statue in Kiev.

I am saddened at what is happening to Ukraine, and am unhappy that we (the US) are standing by and letting it happen.

#ukraine #kiyv #kiev
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Thanks so much for stopping by our December meeting, Tim Cywinski. Tim is running for Congress to unseat MAGA Republican Rob Wittman (VA-01). We appreciated your thoughts on what we are up to, and look forward to hearing more about your campaign soon! #virginia #congress #newkent @votetimva.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Are you one of the 38% of U.S. households with a gas or propane stove? If so, spend the $50 needed to get an induction stove! New study: "if you use a gas stove, you’re often breathing as much nitrogen dioxide pollution indoors from your stove as you are from all outdoor sources combined.”
Switching to electric stoves can dramatically cut indoor air pollution
A new study links gas and propane stove emissions to asthma and other health risks. Transitioning to electric could reduce exposure by over 50%.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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The U.S. has had a central role in ensuring the accuracy of the world’s long-term measurements of carbon in the atmosphere. Amid President Trump’s threats to climate research, global scientists are looking for alternatives.
Global Scientists Anticipate Less Reliance on the US in Future Carbon Monitoring - Inside Climate News
With Trump’s budget knife still poised over NOAA’s climate research operations, international researchers see a reduced role for the nation that pioneered CO2 measurement.
insideclimatenews.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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The U.S.’s 31 national monuments safeguard clean water for millions of Americans, according to a new analysis. These protected regions could be downsized as the Trump administration pushes to open more public lands to extractive industries.
Trump Administration’s Threats to Shrink or Eliminate National Monuments Could Endanger Drinking Water for Millions - Inside Climate News
A new Center for American Progress report found 31 national monuments are the only conservation tool protecting 21,000 miles of rivers and streams that provide water for downstream communities.
insideclimatenews.org
December 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Fuel efficiency standards save you money on gas. Deleting them is a gift to car companies and big oil.
Trump Promises To Make Cars Cheaper, By Making You Pay More For Gas
Fuel efficiency standards save you money on gas. Deleting them is a gift to car companies and big oil.
insideevs.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The mysterious black fungus from Chernobyl that may eat radiation

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The mysterious black fungus from Chernobyl that may eat radiation
Mould found at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster appears to be feeding off the radiation. Could we use it to shield space travellers from cosmic rays?
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December 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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You can't make a great electric replacement for every gas car you sell. You need to focus on where you can win.
The One Thing So Many Automakers Get Wrong About EVs
You can't make a great electric replacement for every gas car you sell. You need to focus on where you can win.
insideevs.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Germany’s largest offshore wind farm fires up its first turbine
Germany’s largest offshore wind farm fires up its first turbine
Germany’s largest offshore wind farm hit a big milestone: The first turbine at EnBW’s He Dreiht project has produced its first kilowatt-hour of electricity and sent it into the grid. more…
electrek.co
December 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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You’d Really Miss Renewables This Winter If They Weren’t Available

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You'd Really Miss Renewables This Winter If They Weren't Available - CleanTechnica
Regulatory roadblocks are a result of political impasses, which slow investment in renewable energy deployments.
cleantechnica.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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After at least 31 years of diligent public service, your local mail truck deserves a nice retirement package. Here's what's next.

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Your Mail Truck Is Probably 30 Years Old. Its Electric Replacement Is Finally Arriving
After at least 31 years of diligent public service, your local mail truck deserves a nice retirement package. It may finally get one.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Penalizing a team bc the sideline celebrates too hard is sooooooooooo lame
November 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Exposing the Learning-Curve Myth: Why Enhanced Geothermal Cannot Follow Solar’s Cost Trajectory

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Exposing the Learning-Curve Myth: Why Enhanced Geothermal Cannot Follow Solar’s Cost Trajectory - CleanTechnica
Why EGS will not follow solar’s rapid cost declines. Slow doublings, mature technologies and high CAPEX keep it expensive for decades.
cleantechnica.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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Media companies owned by Rupert Murdoch have found a “scapegoat” in clean energy for the rising electricity prices in New Jersey, according to two reports from watchdog Media Matters.
Murdoch Media Wrongly Pinned NJ High Electricity Costs on Clean Energy, Says Watchdog - Inside Climate News
The op-eds and TV segments coincided with the gubernatorial campaign in the Garden State.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Americans now have some good, affordable 300-mile EV choices. But should Nissan or Chevrolet get your business? Edmunds finds out.

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New Nissan Leaf Or Chevy Equinox EV: Which Is America's Best Affordable EV Right Now?
The new 2026 Nissan Leaf is an outstanding EV deal with 300 miles of range and a mid-$30,000 price tag. But the Chevrolet Equinox EV remains a strong contender.
insideevs.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Power To The People! How Economic Choices Create Political Capital

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Power To The People! How Economic Choices Create Political Capital - CleanTechnica
Everything that goes around, comes around. The midterm election of 1890 may offer important lessons about political power and consumers.
cleantechnica.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Lincoln, Nebraska has a very cool program where landlords get money to upgrade decrepit apartment buildings — including by installing climate-friendly heat pumps! — and they have to keep rents low. Everybody wins. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c... via @carabuckley.bsky.social
In Nebraska, Makeovers for Buildings That Don’t Price Out the Locals
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November 28, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Imagine showing a petrol engine to someone who had only known electric vehicles, and trying to convince them to switch to petrol. No-one would choose the dirty, noisy, less efficient, more expensive vehicle. This isn't 1910, hostage to gender insecurity. We can just choose the better tech.
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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I don't see how Tesla's Model 3 can survive if Benz can offer an alternative EV this cheap, with this kind of performance, on top of the 15% tariff that it's charged in the US.

Imagine what this model does to Tesla in Europe, where Benz pays no tariffs.
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM