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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 16d

Did my calculations yesterday and only 2269 days until I retire!

But who is counting😎

Love #emergencymedicine but looking forward to the next chapter full of woodworking, winemaking and climate work.

Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 16

Again too easy. Land designated for one purpose and adding #solar to generate energy makes it #multipurposelanduse which saves other land from being cleared to be used for solar

#Arizona used the IRA to do this on the Central Arizona Project but not fully implemented
#waterconservation
#cleanenergy

Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · Sep 14

Have you heard the good news?

California finished a project that will create tons of clean renewable energy & help prevent evaporation and algae formations while keeping solar panels cooler & more efficient.

This article made my day!

www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

California's first solar-covered canal is now fully online

The 1.6-MW pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of power nationwide.

www.canarymedia.com

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 14

Here is a pictorial breakdown of changes.

Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 14

Long document but interesting how despite push away from solar & wind with loss of tax credits/support. The tax credit market is morphing with storage/clean fuels/geothermal increasing. Overall market continuing to grow which is good to continue deployment of #climatepositive #greenenergy.

The State of Clean Energy Finance: 2025 Mid-Year Market Intelligence Report

Download Crux's industry-leading report on the state of tax credit transfers, tax equity, and clean energy lending in the first half of 2025.

www.cruxclimate.com

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 14

I like the concept of decarbonizing now with current solutions is similar to saving money in your teens and twenties is more important than saving money later.

Nice talk on big picture of working the #climatechange problem and where to focus efforts.

#climatehealth
#climatesolutions

Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · Sep 13

We need to get better at scaling climate solutions.

One thing we need is MORE money.

But we also need SMARTER money, which helps us get the maximum climate impact for every dollar

And science can show us how to do that.

Check out my TED talk on smart climate investing.

go.ted.com/jonathanfoley

The climate solutions worth funding — now

When it comes to climate solutions, "now is better than new, and time is more important than tech," says scientist Jonathan Foley. He presents a six-part framework to more efficiently address climate ...

go.ted.com

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 13

The leaders of Big Oil lie in the shadows and are not household names, yet they manipulate the market, politics and hurt our health with their policies and greed.

Don’t like extreme weather = divest investments from fossil fuels

Don’t like air pollution = fly less and walk/bike/drive an EV

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · Sep 13

Feeling the Heat? These fossil fuel giants are to blame, new study says www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Feeling the Heat? These fossil fuel giants are to blame, new study says

A new study finds more than 50 heat waves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate-change causing emissions from fossil fuel producers.

www.usatoday.com

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 13

You mean we have control over some of these health concerns?

Though Trump Admin is not interested in improving our health, we can make impact with personal choices, friends and family and local policies.

Generating ur own power, a #plantbaseddiet and #sustainabletransport =good for health!

Ed Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · Sep 12

Yikes! Typhus too? Another serious climate sensitive disease is making a huge comeback in the US.

Let's clean up our energy supplies, transportation options, and food systems so we can protect our loved ones and the climate on which all human life depends.

@docsforclimate.bsky.social

Typhus, a disease once nearly eradicated in the U.S., is on the rise in Texas

Texas is seeing an explosion of cases of typhus, a disease that – if untreated – can be fatal. Typhus was almost eradicated from the United States, but now it's making a comeback.

www.npr.org

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 12

#renewableenergy continues to dominate new energy added to the grid!

Every quarter this happens our air gets cleaner and humans breathe easier. #climatehealth
#cleanenergy
#solar

FERC: Solar + wind made up 91% of new US power generating capacity in H1 2025

Solar and wind accounted for 91% of new US electrical generating capacity added in H1 2025, according to data just released by FERC.

electrek.co

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 8

Floating #solar. Yeah its a thing. #china & other countries doing it for a while but now in #colorado first one in #america.

Great for the #southwest as helps with #waterconservation & the cool temperature of the H2O makes the panels more efficient. Plus you don’t need to clear land for panels

The first US floating solar tracker pilot kicks off in Colorado

Colorado launches the US’s first floating solar tracker at Fairmount Reservoir, which will boost energy and conserve water.

electrek.co

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 6

Hot damn #china. More #solar installed in first half of 2025 than the rest of the world combined!

Wasn’t the USA supposed to be the beacon on the hill. Right we elected Trump and it all unravelled.

We can do better

#greenenergy
#climatesolutions

electrek.co/2025/09/02/h...

H1 2025: China installs more solar than rest of the world combined

Solar surged 64% in H1 2025 with 380 GW added worldwide, led by China’s record pace, keeping 2025 on track for new highs.

electrek.co

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 5

Time is ticking the #electricvehicle #taxcredit is leaving soon.

You know u want to drive a really fun car and not smell gas or oil again.

Do it. Do it now!

#azhpca
#climatehealth

Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Sep 3

Great article by Dr. Nico Hawbaker, a friend, #emergencyphysician & member of #AZHPCA

#climatechange is hurting people everyday. It is the great equalizer with #extremetemperatures & #wildfiresmoke reaching all across our country/world.

Climate solutions abound, which one are you choosing today?

Spotlight on Climate: Climate change is harming our health -- even in Flagstaff

The latest installment of Spotlight on Climate.

azdailysun.com

Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Aug 30

126,600+ people. 110+ sensitive facilities. All within 2 miles of methane emissions events.

@PSEHealthyEnergy’s #MethaneRiskMap is the first science-backed data tool that shows how methane-linked hazardous pollutants can put public health at risk.

mrm.psehealthyenergy.org

#AZHPCA
#Climatehealth

mrm.psehealthyenergy.org

Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Aug 23

If you think that funding federal agencies is reasonable to prepare for and recover from climate disasters, perform critical research and limit the pollution sickening each of us. Consider adding your name.

#climatehealth

actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Tell Congress to Fight for a Safe Climate

Federal agencies like the EPA, NOAA, FEMA, NASA, and the National Weather Service help communities prepare for and recover from climate disasters, perform critical research and science, and have the t...

actionnetwork.org

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Aug 18

People all should be skeptical and willing to challenge all beliefs. This is a key principle of science. It also must be met with one’s secureness in who they are. We all can be wrong or right. As we evolve we change our beliefs. Those who don’t are fools, ignorant or a fanatic.
Be skeptical!

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Aug 16

Rules for #renewableenergy standards help build #Arizona industry supporting more than 60K jobs. So why does @CorpCommAZ want to take us back in time? High standards are good for utilities and customers. Focus on the #future #az #energy #utilities bit.ly/4mGh4Ja @azhpca.bsky.social #climatehealth

Arizona regulators to vote Aug. 14 to begin repeal of renewable energy requirements

Arizona regulators will vote this week on whether to repeal renewable energy standards for many of the state’s electric utilities that were first adopted 19 years ago.

bit.ly

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Aug 15

Trump Admin continues to hurt the people that need it the most.

#Solar helps people lower energy costs and prevents them from suffering #healthharms of exposure to weather.

Killing a program that is just starting to work. Shame, Shame, Shame.

#climatehealth

www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

Trump looks to kill 'Solar for All' just as it starts to deliver

The $7B program builds low-cost solar projects to slash bills for nearly 1 million families and help bolster the grid. The Trump administration is trying…

www.canarymedia.com

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Aug 12

Since the #electricvehicle #taxcredit is going away soon the EV purchases have recently gone up and cost has come down 2.2% since June.

EVs are better for our health than internal combustion vehicles. If considering a new vehicle, make it an EV and make it soon!

Mine is up to 115,000 miles

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Aug 12

Last week my home #sustainabilityproject was to spruce up my clay plaster walls after son left to college. He made so many pin holes & dents, but beauty of plaster is easy to fix. Just rehydrate leftover dried out plaster. Spread into holes, compress with damp sponge, done.
www.americanclay.com

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Aug 3

I don’t understand voting for people who hurt your states economy.

Losing #cleanenergy tax credits will hurt the red states the most.

Hope they can reflect on who they elect.

#europe will be capitalizing on America not investing in clean tech manufacturing.

e2.org/releases/jun...

E2: $22 Billion in Clean Energy Projects Cancelled in First Half of 2025; $6.7 Billion Cancelled in June | E2

5,300 jobs lost to June cancellations; 16,500 jobs lost in 2025 GOP districts see $11.7 billion in investments, 11,700 jobs disappear $2.1 billion in new investments announced in June don’t offset can...

e2.org

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thinking about an #electricvehicle ? Now is great time before tax credits go away in Sept 30.

Walking & biking are the ideal transportation but switching to an EV decreases your fossil fuel consumption, cleaning the air and improving everyones health!

#sustainabletransportation
#climatehealth

Do you want federal money for an EV or home solar? Time is running out — fast

Federal tax credits for rooftop solar, heat pumps and other energy-efficient technologies are going away at the end of the year. Here's what consumers should know.

www.npr.org

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Jul 16

Small stupid bill removed the #electricvehicle tax credit, but remember electric vehicles are still less carbon equivalence than internal combustion engines. This math works if you drive a car for 10,000 miles who gets rid of a car before 10,000 miles? Answer nobody.

electrek.co/2025/07/09/e...

EVs are 73% cleaner than gas cars – even with battery production

Battery EVs now cut emissions 73% vs. gas cars – up from 59% in 2021 – while hybrids barely budge, ICCT found in a new life-cycle study.

electrek.co

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Jul 16

Taking some vacation time to work on future #carboncapture projects by taking fallen trees and starting to mill them into wood for future furniture. Giving old wood another life is a great way to help drawdown carbon. Find fallen trees and keep them alive in a different way!

Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Jul 6

Tough week. Hard to stand up for America right now. I will always work to make the planet better and help people but supporting the direction of our nation is quite challenging. The pendulum of humanity always swings, looking forward to making progress instead of going to the dark ages.

Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · Jun 27

Want to eat more sustainably?

Check out this chart from @projectdrawdown.bsky.social showing the carbon inputs of some common dietary choices.

Moving away from beef also has benefits for your health to include: cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease

Or at least try a smaller portion