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Kenneth Munie
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Living in Princeton, NJ while trying to balance work, life, and family. Passionate about sustainability, equality, technology, and appreciation of diversity in all forms (including cognitive diversity).
Photos Capture the Breathtaking Scale of China's Wind and Solar Buildout
e360.yale.edu
February 13, 2026 at 1:39 AM
I just learned about the NOAA Ocean Podcast. You should check it out, too! oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/#noa...
NOAA's National Ocean Service podcasts
National Ocean Service podcast series
oceanservice.noaa.gov
February 12, 2026 at 12:17 AM
In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Chart: In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time
The watershed moment comes as the region looks to prioritize clean, domestic energy sources over dirty coal or imported natural gas.
www.canarymedia.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM
It’s easy to see the link between climate change and milder, warmer winters. But did you know that it’s also making severe winter storms like Fern more likely? Read more about the connection here:

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How this brutal winter storm is possible with climate change – and possibly even more likely | CNN
The frigid temperatures, massive snow and deadly ice storm occurring east of the Rockies might seem to conflict with life on a rapidly warming planet. But all of these things still happen, even with c...
edition.cnn.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
I just read an insightful article on how personal stories can help combat climate fatigue. You should check it out. theconversation.com/how-stories-...
How stories of personal experience cut through climate fatigue in ways that global negotiations can’t
Human stories filled Cop30’s corridors but not its headlines. Climate fatigue, not apathy, drives disengagement. Storytelling can help people feel connected again.
theconversation.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Please join me in learning more about what individuals can do to reduce textile waste!

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Good, Better, Best — Reducing Textile Waste in 2025
Did you know that clothing and other textiles are the sixth most common material in the garbage? Learn what steps you can take to reduce your textile waste.
earth911.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Climate-fueled floods, fires, and heat continue to devastate our communities – and while fossil fuel giants rake in the profits, we’re paying the price.

Learn more about the #MakePollutersPay Week of Action!

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Week of Action
Together we can take on Big Oil.
makepolluterspay.net
January 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM
While one government agency is paving the way for fossil fuel companies to freely pollute, another department is destroying our ability to deal with the consequences. Check out these articles to learn more.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Fema staff outraged by draft plans for deep cuts under Trump
Staff warn that the homeland security secretary’s proposed cuts could weaken Fema’s disaster response
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Late last year, the EPA purged 80 climate-related pages from their website -- but hardly anyone knows about it. Check out this article to learn more about this dangerous overhaul, and why access to unbiased, reliable information is more important than ever! grist.org/politics/epa...
The EPA website got the basics of climate science right. Until last week.
The Trump administration purged 80 pages of facts about climate change — including that it's caused by humans.
grist.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:52 PM
In case anyone tries to tell you EVs don't work in cold weather, just point to Norway. electrek.co/2026/01/02/n...
Norway reaches 97% EV sales as EVs now outnumber diesels on its roads
97.6% of Norway's car sales were all-electric in Dec., and 95.9% for the full year. Also, there are now more EVs on Norway's roads than diesel
electrek.co
January 2, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Some really good news and some really bad news...10 key takeaways from the World Resources Institute's 2025 State of Climate Action report.

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The State of Climate Action in 2025: 10 Key Findings
A new report assesses the global gap in climate action, measuring progress across 45 different indicators and mapping a path to hold warming to 1.5 degrees C.
www.wri.org
January 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Between progress on climate accountability and rulings that overturned the Trump administration’s decisions, some of the climate movement’s biggest wins in 2025 came from the courts. Read this blog from UCS to learn more!

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The Courts Delivered Important Climate Wins in 2025
In case after case, communities and states have secured real victories.
blog.ucs.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I just read "A Test Drive Through Brazil in Donald Trump’s Worst Nightmare." www.politico.com/news/magazin...
A Test Drive Through Brazil in Donald Trump’s Worst Nightmare
The biggest story of the climate summit might be the brand-new EVs on the streets outside.
www.politico.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Solar and wind are meeting — and exceeding — new power demand. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Chart: Solar and wind are meeting — and exceeding — new power demand
Through September, the two clean-energy sources outpaced growth in power demand. That trend needs to accelerate for the world to phase out fossil fuels.
www.canarymedia.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Reposted by Kenneth Munie
No surprise: new analysis shows that heat pumps can deliver excellent performance even in older buildings with no meaningful correlation between building age & heat pump efficiency.

This is in line with my own experience of having a heat pump in a 1880 Victorian home with only modest insulation.
December 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Are you the leader of a grassroots environmental organization or other local group? Consider adding the CAN Action Carousel to your website for collective action & scaled impact!

Sign up for your free carousel here: www.climateactionnow.com/go/oubhbyo8-... www.climateactionnow.com/go/oubhbyo8-...
Join the Climate Action Now Coalition
Grow your impact and engagement with the Climate Action Now Coalition, empowering organizations to lead bold and effective climate action.
www.climateactionnow.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Have you heard of the CAN Action Carousel? It’s a free tool that makes it easy to contact key decision-makers about climate issues and advocate for progress. You can finish 5 daily actions in minutes.

Check it out: www.climateactionnow.com/go/r6zv1yaa-... www.climateactionnow.com/go/r6zv1yaa-...
CAN Action Carousel - Climate Action Now
www.climateactionnow.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Here's a cool climate fact, more than 20 African countries have joined together in an international mission to plant a massive wall of trees running across the continent! www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dozens-of-co...
Dozens of Countries Are Working Together to Plant ‘Great Green Wall’ Across Africa – and It is Holding Back Poverty
The wall is only 15% complete and it’s already brought a renewed source of food, water, income, and resources into arid rural areas.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Some news to be thankful for "Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months." www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi...
Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months - Carbon Brief
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were unchanged from a year earlier in the third quarter of 2025, extending a flat or falling trend that started in March 2024.
www.carbonbrief.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Reposted by Kenneth Munie
The CEO of Australia's main grid says nearly 100% renewables possible by 2035-2040.

“Our old coal-fired power stations are breaking down; they’re retiring,” he said. ​“They’re getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy..." #energysky
www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
Australia’s March Toward 100 Percent Clean Energy
The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries.
www.wired.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Here's a cool climate fact—the singer of Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, raised $21 million to fight climate change. www.goodnewsnetwork.org/david-gilmou...
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour Auctions Off 126 Guitars and Raises $21 Million for Climate Change Battle
After raising over $21 million through the auctioneer's block, the Pink Floyd guitarist is donating all of it to an environmental charity.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Electricity is about to become the new base currency and China figured it out. electrek.co/2025/11/21/e...
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Will you join me in learning about 10 things we can do to support family farm agriculture?

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10 Ways to Support Family Farm Agriculture – Farm Aid
Coming soon…
www.farmaid.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM