A Siegel
@asiegel.bsky.social
Passionate about fostering a prosperous, climate-friendly future for all.
Thoughts on climate, clean energy and related issues at GetEnergySmartNow.com
Thoughts on climate, clean energy and related issues at GetEnergySmartNow.com
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The WV National guard troops could have spent Thanksgiving with their families.
Downtown DC could be free of military weapons.
Please, especially if you live in one of the seven states whose troops continue to occupy our city, urge the governors to send them home.
Downtown DC could be free of military weapons.
Please, especially if you live in one of the seven states whose troops continue to occupy our city, urge the governors to send them home.
Trump doesn't care that his deployment of the National Guard is dangerous — but the governors deploying these Guard members should.
We're calling on Governors Ivey, Kemp, Landry, Reeves, DeWine, Lee, and Morrisey to recall their Guard members from DC. Email all seven: bit.ly/seven-governors
We're calling on Governors Ivey, Kemp, Landry, Reeves, DeWine, Lee, and Morrisey to recall their Guard members from DC. Email all seven: bit.ly/seven-governors
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The WV National guard troops could have spent Thanksgiving with their families.
Downtown DC could be free of military weapons.
Please, especially if you live in one of the seven states whose troops continue to occupy our city, urge the governors to send them home.
Downtown DC could be free of military weapons.
Please, especially if you live in one of the seven states whose troops continue to occupy our city, urge the governors to send them home.
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Notice how nobody in the Trump regime ever asks, “But how will we pay for it?” when it comes to priorities that benefit them? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Dxgx5q0QLcI
Money for Argentina but Nothing for You
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Notice how nobody in the Trump regime ever asks, “But how will we pay for it?” when it comes to priorities that benefit them? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Dxgx5q0QLcI
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"These technologies are not risky or experimental. These are largely industrial heat pumps and thermal batteries, which is technology that is mature and proven," @industriouslabs.bsky.social's Teresa Cheng told me: www.quittingcarbonmedia.com/california-h... 🔌💡
California has a new plan to decarbonize industry
Quitting Carbon checked in with Teresa Cheng, California director at Industrious Labs, to talk about passage of AB 1280 and the race to decarbonize manufacturing in the Golden State.
www.quittingcarbonmedia.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"These technologies are not risky or experimental. These are largely industrial heat pumps and thermal batteries, which is technology that is mature and proven," @industriouslabs.bsky.social's Teresa Cheng told me: www.quittingcarbonmedia.com/california-h... 🔌💡
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JFC. Three gigawatts of fossil-fuelled power for a new Amazon data centre
@beninskeep.bsky.social points out the new gas plant could produce 4x the harmful climate pollution as the coal plant it's replacing 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
www.utilitydive.com/news/nisourc...
@beninskeep.bsky.social points out the new gas plant could produce 4x the harmful climate pollution as the coal plant it's replacing 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
www.utilitydive.com/news/nisourc...
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
JFC. Three gigawatts of fossil-fuelled power for a new Amazon data centre
@beninskeep.bsky.social points out the new gas plant could produce 4x the harmful climate pollution as the coal plant it's replacing 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
www.utilitydive.com/news/nisourc...
@beninskeep.bsky.social points out the new gas plant could produce 4x the harmful climate pollution as the coal plant it's replacing 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
www.utilitydive.com/news/nisourc...
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“Wanna talk about candidates who put their💰where their mouth is? @aftynbehn.bsky.social does not fuck around.” #TN7
@rachelwells1.bsky.social on Behn being dragged out of the state leg over ex-speaker Casada’s support for Rep. Byrd, who apologized to 1 of 3 women who said he sexually abused them.
@rachelwells1.bsky.social on Behn being dragged out of the state leg over ex-speaker Casada’s support for Rep. Byrd, who apologized to 1 of 3 women who said he sexually abused them.
November 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“Wanna talk about candidates who put their💰where their mouth is? @aftynbehn.bsky.social does not fuck around.” #TN7
@rachelwells1.bsky.social on Behn being dragged out of the state leg over ex-speaker Casada’s support for Rep. Byrd, who apologized to 1 of 3 women who said he sexually abused them.
@rachelwells1.bsky.social on Behn being dragged out of the state leg over ex-speaker Casada’s support for Rep. Byrd, who apologized to 1 of 3 women who said he sexually abused them.
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So who deserves the most blame for failing to hold Trump accountable for his many crimes, including 1/6/21? Right-wing SCOTUS? Garland? Rs in Congress? 77 million Trump voters? Trump himself and all of his enablers? the media? other? bluevirginia.us/2025/11/wedn... h/t @larrysabato.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
So who deserves the most blame for failing to hold Trump accountable for his many crimes, including 1/6/21? Right-wing SCOTUS? Garland? Rs in Congress? 77 million Trump voters? Trump himself and all of his enablers? the media? other? bluevirginia.us/2025/11/wedn... h/t @larrysabato.bsky.social
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Whether this was random street crime or targeted political violence, I think it was bad for the president to unnecessarily put the National Guard in harm’s way like this. They simply don’t need to be there.
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Whether this was random street crime or targeted political violence, I think it was bad for the president to unnecessarily put the National Guard in harm’s way like this. They simply don’t need to be there.
Being Donald Trump
=
skating through life
with zero accountability.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Should've faced criminal charges numerous times
- fraud (taxes, business dealings, "charities", Trump U, ...)
- treason 22 Jan 2021 & put in SuperMax awaiting trial.
- ...
=
skating through life
with zero accountability.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Should've faced criminal charges numerous times
- fraud (taxes, business dealings, "charities", Trump U, ...)
- treason 22 Jan 2021 & put in SuperMax awaiting trial.
- ...
New prosecutor won't pursue charges against Trump and others in Georgia election interference case
The prosecutor who recently took over the � Georgia election interference case � against President � Donald Trump � and others said in a court filing Wednesday that he has ...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Being Donald Trump
=
skating through life
with zero accountability.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Should've faced criminal charges numerous times
- fraud (taxes, business dealings, "charities", Trump U, ...)
- treason 22 Jan 2021 & put in SuperMax awaiting trial.
- ...
=
skating through life
with zero accountability.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Should've faced criminal charges numerous times
- fraud (taxes, business dealings, "charities", Trump U, ...)
- treason 22 Jan 2021 & put in SuperMax awaiting trial.
- ...
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(8/X) Schumer was smart to start the shutdown. The fact he lost control of his caucus is bad and probably a sign he shouldn't be majority leader. Someone who will get medieval on the asses of the 8 traitors would be better.
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
(8/X) Schumer was smart to start the shutdown. The fact he lost control of his caucus is bad and probably a sign he shouldn't be majority leader. Someone who will get medieval on the asses of the 8 traitors would be better.
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Yesterday, a masked man pointed his rifle at protestors in Minnesota. Instead of protecting their community, St Paul PD protected him & assaulted peaceful protestors with physical force & chemical agents.
A real community defense force would fight off ICE’s masked kidnappers, not beat their victims
A real community defense force would fight off ICE’s masked kidnappers, not beat their victims
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Yesterday, a masked man pointed his rifle at protestors in Minnesota. Instead of protecting their community, St Paul PD protected him & assaulted peaceful protestors with physical force & chemical agents.
A real community defense force would fight off ICE’s masked kidnappers, not beat their victims
A real community defense force would fight off ICE’s masked kidnappers, not beat their victims
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A mile of Utrecht's Amsterdamsestraatweg w 300 businesses, buses, freight & 20K bikes/day was rebuilt last year. It's so good
2.5m bike lanes on both sides of the road
1.8m sidewalks
1.4 million pavers
116 new trees
5 new plazas
new lights bus shelters & sewer lines
...58 fewer car parking spots
2.5m bike lanes on both sides of the road
1.8m sidewalks
1.4 million pavers
116 new trees
5 new plazas
new lights bus shelters & sewer lines
...58 fewer car parking spots
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A mile of Utrecht's Amsterdamsestraatweg w 300 businesses, buses, freight & 20K bikes/day was rebuilt last year. It's so good
2.5m bike lanes on both sides of the road
1.8m sidewalks
1.4 million pavers
116 new trees
5 new plazas
new lights bus shelters & sewer lines
...58 fewer car parking spots
2.5m bike lanes on both sides of the road
1.8m sidewalks
1.4 million pavers
116 new trees
5 new plazas
new lights bus shelters & sewer lines
...58 fewer car parking spots
An easy win for the Democratic Party trifecta in Virginia? Balcony solar.
- Legislation exists to copy
- No government subsidies required
- Fits w/Governor-Elect @abigailspanberger.com ' affordability agenda
- climate action
- will be popular with citizens
Why not?
@bluevirginia.bsky.social
- Legislation exists to copy
- No government subsidies required
- Fits w/Governor-Elect @abigailspanberger.com ' affordability agenda
- climate action
- will be popular with citizens
Why not?
@bluevirginia.bsky.social
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 6:29 PM
An easy win for the Democratic Party trifecta in Virginia? Balcony solar.
- Legislation exists to copy
- No government subsidies required
- Fits w/Governor-Elect @abigailspanberger.com ' affordability agenda
- climate action
- will be popular with citizens
Why not?
@bluevirginia.bsky.social
- Legislation exists to copy
- No government subsidies required
- Fits w/Governor-Elect @abigailspanberger.com ' affordability agenda
- climate action
- will be popular with citizens
Why not?
@bluevirginia.bsky.social
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I think it's shameful that during a second Trump administration, and after NYC voters rejected a return to moderate, conciliatory governance, that a Democrat would tout the entirety of the Council's Republican caucus as her supporters.
Menin says she'll work with Mamdani "on a shared agenda that makes New York more affordable."
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
Julie Menin claims victory in NYC Council speaker race with more than 65 percent support
Manhattan Councilwoman Julie Menin claimed victory Wednesday in the City Council speaker’s race after saying she’s secured commitments of support from a super majority of her colleague…
www.nydailynews.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I think it's shameful that during a second Trump administration, and after NYC voters rejected a return to moderate, conciliatory governance, that a Democrat would tout the entirety of the Council's Republican caucus as her supporters.
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Imagine you lived in the 18th century.
Smallpox kills 1 in 3 cases. Yet you can’t culture pathogens, don’t know germ theory, and have no idea what a virus is. How would you invent a vaccine?
In a new episode of HARD DRUGS, we trace the history of vaccines!
Smallpox kills 1 in 3 cases. Yet you can’t culture pathogens, don’t know germ theory, and have no idea what a virus is. How would you invent a vaccine?
In a new episode of HARD DRUGS, we trace the history of vaccines!
The history of vaccines
open.spotify.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Imagine you lived in the 18th century.
Smallpox kills 1 in 3 cases. Yet you can’t culture pathogens, don’t know germ theory, and have no idea what a virus is. How would you invent a vaccine?
In a new episode of HARD DRUGS, we trace the history of vaccines!
Smallpox kills 1 in 3 cases. Yet you can’t culture pathogens, don’t know germ theory, and have no idea what a virus is. How would you invent a vaccine?
In a new episode of HARD DRUGS, we trace the history of vaccines!
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"Adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps collectively saved US households between $5.6 to $8.8 billion in 2023 alone."
"80% of users are satisfied with their heat pumps, and nearly 95% of EV owners are likely to consider purchasing another EV for their next vehicle."
"80% of users are satisfied with their heat pumps, and nearly 95% of EV owners are likely to consider purchasing another EV for their next vehicle."
New Brattle Report Finds Beneficial Electrification Delivers Billions in Savings to US Households Along with Significant Emissions Reductions - Brattle
Harnessing the benefits of electric technology over the last decade saved US households between $5.6 to $8.8 billion in 2023 alone and prevented more than
www.brattle.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"Adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps collectively saved US households between $5.6 to $8.8 billion in 2023 alone."
"80% of users are satisfied with their heat pumps, and nearly 95% of EV owners are likely to consider purchasing another EV for their next vehicle."
"80% of users are satisfied with their heat pumps, and nearly 95% of EV owners are likely to consider purchasing another EV for their next vehicle."
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LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE!!!!!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE!!!!!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
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New: As the Trump administration eliminates incentives for energy-efficient appliances, California is joining New York and Boston to spur a market for affordable electric window heat pumps and battery-equipped induction stoves to decarbonize housing. Free link.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
As Federal Support Withers, California Invests in Cheap Heat Pumps
The state is allocating more than $100 million to create demand for energy-efficient technologies that renters and low-income residents can afford.
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
New: As the Trump administration eliminates incentives for energy-efficient appliances, California is joining New York and Boston to spur a market for affordable electric window heat pumps and battery-equipped induction stoves to decarbonize housing. Free link.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Sen. Mark Warner: "Updates on the crazy shit Donald Trump is trying to snake past you during this holiday week" bluevirginia.us/2025/11/wedn...
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Sen. Mark Warner: "Updates on the crazy shit Donald Trump is trying to snake past you during this holiday week" bluevirginia.us/2025/11/wedn...
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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 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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
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Violence over water is on the rise around the world. Researchers counted a record 420 water-related incidents last year.
@petergleick.bsky.social says the large increase underscores an urgent need for international attention.
Graphics by @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
@petergleick.bsky.social says the large increase underscores an urgent need for international attention.
Graphics by @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
November 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Violence over water is on the rise around the world. Researchers counted a record 420 water-related incidents last year.
@petergleick.bsky.social says the large increase underscores an urgent need for international attention.
Graphics by @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
@petergleick.bsky.social says the large increase underscores an urgent need for international attention.
Graphics by @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
#ThankYouTrump & Brooke Rollins:
#Thanksgiving prices soar as Trump focuses on enriching himself, satisfying billionaires (and Putin), kowtowing to fossil fools, hurting people and not making life better and easier for Americans.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
#EconSky
#Thanksgiving prices soar as Trump focuses on enriching himself, satisfying billionaires (and Putin), kowtowing to fossil fools, hurting people and not making life better and easier for Americans.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
#EconSky
US turkey flock shrinks to a 40-year low as Thanksgiving costs soar
Old Brick Farm, where Larry Doll raises chickens, turkeys and ducks, was fortunate � this Thanksgiving season .
Doll's small farm west of Detroit had no cases of � bird flu , despite an ongoing ...
www.dailykos.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#ThankYouTrump & Brooke Rollins:
#Thanksgiving prices soar as Trump focuses on enriching himself, satisfying billionaires (and Putin), kowtowing to fossil fools, hurting people and not making life better and easier for Americans.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
#EconSky
#Thanksgiving prices soar as Trump focuses on enriching himself, satisfying billionaires (and Putin), kowtowing to fossil fools, hurting people and not making life better and easier for Americans.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
#EconSky
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This is so true.
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This is so true.
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This. USNA 81 grad. We were specifically taught about My Lai as THE example of NOT following illegal orders. Thank you, @willbunch.bsky.social for point this out.
In 1968, a soldier named Hugh Thompson defied orders to save Vietnamese lives during the My Lai massacre. Eventually seen as a hero, in real time he was vilified and nearly court-martialed
It's Congress' job to stop Trump's war crimes, not the troops. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
It's Congress' job to stop Trump's war crimes, not the troops. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
The Catch-22 around Trump’s illegal orders | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, Pennsylvania chooses a budget over the planet.
www.inquirer.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This. USNA 81 grad. We were specifically taught about My Lai as THE example of NOT following illegal orders. Thank you, @willbunch.bsky.social for point this out.
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This article heavily implies that ICE is being used in a custody dispute to help Karoline Leavitt's brother get his son and have the mother locked up in ICE detention
"A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts."
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
![REVERE, Mass. —
A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts.
The woman, Bruna Ferreira, has an 11-year-old son with Michael Leavitt, Karoline Leavitt's brother.
Ferreira migrated with her family to the United States from Brazil as a child and is currently in custody at an ICE facility in southern Louisiana.
Michael Leavitt released a statement, saying that his "only concern has always been the safety, well-being, and privacy of [his] son."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:x4qyokjtdzgl7gmqhsw4ajqj/bafkreiacyzixchgacpjse7wyra342opgjsvdxzqdrkxq55zzqah65zyeae@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM
This article heavily implies that ICE is being used in a custody dispute to help Karoline Leavitt's brother get his son and have the mother locked up in ICE detention
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As the rest of the world attempts to reduce the use of forever chemicals, the US government is fast tracking plans to introduce new ones.
The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.
The Trump Administration’s Data Center Push Could Open the Door for New Forever Chemicals
The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.
wrd.cm
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
As the rest of the world attempts to reduce the use of forever chemicals, the US government is fast tracking plans to introduce new ones.