Emily Satterwhite
@mountainsfalling.bsky.social
Pipeline fighter in Appalachia. Holler to Holler mutual aid. Appalachian studies. United Campus Workers UCW-VA.
“The answer for humanists, as for the rest of the academy and the rest of civil society, is to organize.”
December 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
“The answer for humanists, as for the rest of the academy and the rest of civil society, is to organize.”
“Solar, wind power and batteries are set to make life a misery for the liquefied natural gas market.”
"Excess fuel supplies, a hardware backlog and a more competitive alternative bode ill for LNG market incumbents. A crash is looming."
I'm used to making forecasts a few years ahead. But things are moving fast now. I wrote this story in Sept and now Reuters is running with the same message
I'm used to making forecasts a few years ahead. But things are moving fast now. I wrote this story in Sept and now Reuters is running with the same message
Breakingviews - Renewables turn LNG glut into a sinkhole
Drillers from Exxon to Shell aim to boost global supply of the fossil fuel by 50% by 2030. Yet demand in key markets like China is falling. And hopes of gas replacing coal power look misplaced as sola...
www.reuters.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
“Solar, wind power and batteries are set to make life a misery for the liquefied natural gas market.”
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It's almost as if opposing massive, greedy, energy-intensive fossil fuel export industries overlaps perfectly with trying to improve affordability
insideclimatenews.org/news/1712202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/1712202...
Gas Exports Are Driving Up Americans’ Energy Bills, Report Says - Inside Climate News
Higher exports of liquefied natural gas in 2025 played a significant role in rising utility bills, an analysis of federal data found.
insideclimatenews.org
December 30, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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My only real hope is that Youngkin pisses off Spanberger enough by the 17th that she removes most or all of his appointments to university boards across the state, not just UVA. My assumption, tho, is that she won't, because of etiquette nonsense.
Politico Gives Youngkin “The Milk Carton Award for Missing Politicians”; Says His “star faded as he hemmed and hawed about running for president last year” – and Badly Lost the 2025 Elections bluevirginia.us/2025/12/poli...
Politico Gives Youngkin “The Milk Carton Award for Missing Politicians”; Says His “star faded as he hemmed and hawed about running for president last year” – and Badly Lost the 2025 Elections
I included this Politico story ("The 2028 Race Has Begun. Here’s Who’s Winning.") in the morning news clips today, but I liked the part about Youngkin winning "The Milk Carton Award for Missing Politi...
bluevirginia.us
December 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My only real hope is that Youngkin pisses off Spanberger enough by the 17th that she removes most or all of his appointments to university boards across the state, not just UVA. My assumption, tho, is that she won't, because of etiquette nonsense.
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LNG exports from US up 22% over a year ago, when US was already largest exporter in the world. This is a significant cause of energy inflation costs in US.
insideclimatenews.org/news/17122025/liquefied-natural-gas-exports-driving-up-energy-bills/?utm_source=InsideClimate+News&utm_campaign=8b44c2acfb
insideclimatenews.org/news/17122025/liquefied-natural-gas-exports-driving-up-energy-bills/?utm_source=InsideClimate+News&utm_campaign=8b44c2acfb
Gas Exports Are Driving Up Americans’ Energy Bills, Report Says - Inside Climate News
Higher exports of liquefied natural gas in 2025 played a significant role in rising utility bills, an analysis of federal data found.
insideclimatenews.org
December 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
LNG exports from US up 22% over a year ago, when US was already largest exporter in the world. This is a significant cause of energy inflation costs in US.
insideclimatenews.org/news/17122025/liquefied-natural-gas-exports-driving-up-energy-bills/?utm_source=InsideClimate+News&utm_campaign=8b44c2acfb
insideclimatenews.org/news/17122025/liquefied-natural-gas-exports-driving-up-energy-bills/?utm_source=InsideClimate+News&utm_campaign=8b44c2acfb
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20. So this goes back to point 10. When we are a net exporter, decisions to produce more help producers and hurt consumers. And in this case, are ALSO bad for the climate. It's lose / lose all around.
December 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
20. So this goes back to point 10. When we are a net exporter, decisions to produce more help producers and hurt consumers. And in this case, are ALSO bad for the climate. It's lose / lose all around.
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10. In other words, in 2012 new production benefited domestic producers AND consumers. But today, new production only benefits producers. That's a fundamentally different policy and political environment. And note also that domestic consumption is basically flat for the last 20 yrs.
December 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
10. In other words, in 2012 new production benefited domestic producers AND consumers. But today, new production only benefits producers. That's a fundamentally different policy and political environment. And note also that domestic consumption is basically flat for the last 20 yrs.
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Environmental protections are under attack, but Appalachian Voices is standing strong. Please help us continue our work. 💚 Make your tax-deductible #donation today! https://appvoices.org/donate/
Stand with Appalachia! Donate today.
The Appalachian region and its sacred beauty deserve to be preserved forever. The precious headwaters that begin here provide water to millions of
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December 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Environmental protections are under attack, but Appalachian Voices is standing strong. Please help us continue our work. 💚 Make your tax-deductible #donation today! https://appvoices.org/donate/
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“People already have health issues down there, are already fighting cancers and lung diseases. They don’t need more,” Mello said.
Then & Now: Mountain Valley Pipeline moves ahead with Montgomery County compressor station
Developers say the compressor station will help Mountain Valley Pipeline meet a strong demand for natural gas. Opponents say it could harm eastern Montgomery County.
cardinalnews.org
December 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“People already have health issues down there, are already fighting cancers and lung diseases. They don’t need more,” Mello said.
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Revealing that the closest strike isn't within 1,000 miles of the US border in Miami.
I'm not sure if people realize the murder strikes are taking place across a large region. It's quite staggering.
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
December 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Revealing that the closest strike isn't within 1,000 miles of the US border in Miami.
And three Democrats
Republicans have hit a new & disgusting low with Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill that would put parents & doctors in jail for providing gender affirming healthcare.
Trans kids deserve support, love, & care that affirms their needs, not cruel, despicable attacks on their existence.
Trans kids deserve support, love, & care that affirms their needs, not cruel, despicable attacks on their existence.
December 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM
And three Democrats
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Republicans have hit a new & disgusting low with Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill that would put parents & doctors in jail for providing gender affirming healthcare.
Trans kids deserve support, love, & care that affirms their needs, not cruel, despicable attacks on their existence.
Trans kids deserve support, love, & care that affirms their needs, not cruel, despicable attacks on their existence.
December 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Republicans have hit a new & disgusting low with Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill that would put parents & doctors in jail for providing gender affirming healthcare.
Trans kids deserve support, love, & care that affirms their needs, not cruel, despicable attacks on their existence.
Trans kids deserve support, love, & care that affirms their needs, not cruel, despicable attacks on their existence.
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…I'm so goddam tired. Ppl are increasingly in their city halls about "AI" data centers making their water & power bills & air quality worse, & literally all Dems would have to do sew up up that bloc is *Vibe With That Energy.*
It's affordability & billionaire overreach all in one package you dorks!
It's affordability & billionaire overreach all in one package you dorks!
Hakeem Jeffries' AI Commission is littered with corporate and tech-friendly Dems. AI is wildly unpopular, yet too many national Democratic leaders are rejecting that reality in favor of wooing back Silicon Valley. From our friends at @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social:
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Democratic Voters Are Clamoring for AI Regulation. Their Leaders Aren’t Interested. - The American Prospect
A new AI commission established by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries includes several corporate-friendly legislators.
prospect.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
…I'm so goddam tired. Ppl are increasingly in their city halls about "AI" data centers making their water & power bills & air quality worse, & literally all Dems would have to do sew up up that bloc is *Vibe With That Energy.*
It's affordability & billionaire overreach all in one package you dorks!
It's affordability & billionaire overreach all in one package you dorks!
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Again, we don't have an Opposition Party, not even close; these people are a dangerous fucking joke, the lowest bar possible.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
"House Democrats on Thursday voted to return Rep. Henry Cuellar to his leadership role on the House Appropriations Committee following his presidential pardon on federal corruption charges."
JICYMI - Shameful, repulsive move by House Democrats and their leaders. Disgraceful.
JICYMI - Shameful, repulsive move by House Democrats and their leaders. Disgraceful.
Democrats Return Henry Cuellar to Powerful Spending Post After Trump Pardon
“We got ratified,” Cuellar told reporters after the vote.
www.notus.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Again, we don't have an Opposition Party, not even close; these people are a dangerous fucking joke, the lowest bar possible.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
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This is my friend's cat. Its name is Cookie Swirl, and it disappeared in the American section of Charlotte airport on 11/10. We're asking for your help. She doesn't have any other socials, so if you can post it widely to see if anyone knows where it is. It's a little thing, but matters a lot to her.
December 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This is my friend's cat. Its name is Cookie Swirl, and it disappeared in the American section of Charlotte airport on 11/10. We're asking for your help. She doesn't have any other socials, so if you can post it widely to see if anyone knows where it is. It's a little thing, but matters a lot to her.
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A planned rule to set new silica exposure limits—and finally address Appalachia’s devastating black lung crisis—has been under continued assault by coal bosses and the Trump admin. Now, it looks like it’s off the table entirely.
New for @inthesetimes.com: inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
New for @inthesetimes.com: inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
The Trump Administration Ramps Up Its War On Coal Miners
A planned rule to set new silica exposure limits—and address Appalachia’s ongoing black lung crisis—has been under continued assault. Now, it looks like it's off the table.
inthesetimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A planned rule to set new silica exposure limits—and finally address Appalachia’s devastating black lung crisis—has been under continued assault by coal bosses and the Trump admin. Now, it looks like it’s off the table entirely.
New for @inthesetimes.com: inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
New for @inthesetimes.com: inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
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An excellent article detailing how battery storage, combined with additional technology, will make gas-fired powerplants unnecessary, and the LNP nuclear option completely obsolete.
Assuming this is not your doppelganger, great research insights Prof. 👏👍😎 @profraywills.futuresmart.com.au
Assuming this is not your doppelganger, great research insights Prof. 👏👍😎 @profraywills.futuresmart.com.au
Gas was long thought to be essential as a backup for a clean energy grid. But enormous growth in grid-scale batteries has changed the game.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/big-bat...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/big-bat...
December 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
An excellent article detailing how battery storage, combined with additional technology, will make gas-fired powerplants unnecessary, and the LNP nuclear option completely obsolete.
Assuming this is not your doppelganger, great research insights Prof. 👏👍😎 @profraywills.futuresmart.com.au
Assuming this is not your doppelganger, great research insights Prof. 👏👍😎 @profraywills.futuresmart.com.au
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A year after the MT Supreme Court upheld a landmark trial court ruling recognizing young Montanans right to a stable climate, the youth are turning back to this court seeking to enforce the judgment & quash new laws restricting environmental protections
www.climateinthecourts.com/youth-activi...
www.climateinthecourts.com/youth-activi...
Youth Activists In Montana Who Won Historic Climate Case File Fresh Legal Action Against Their State Government
Young Montanans who won a landmark constitutional climate change lawsuit against their state government are headed back to court, seeking to enforce the judgment recognizing their right to a healthy e...
www.climateinthecourts.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
A year after the MT Supreme Court upheld a landmark trial court ruling recognizing young Montanans right to a stable climate, the youth are turning back to this court seeking to enforce the judgment & quash new laws restricting environmental protections
www.climateinthecourts.com/youth-activi...
www.climateinthecourts.com/youth-activi...
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We endured some incredibly challenging times to be here and to build for what comes next. I'm proud of our small and mighty organization and hope you will support us.
In 2026 we will continue to link arms with fenceline communities and organizers to grow the movement opposing gas infrastructure. Help us resist and build! #GivingTuesday #WeProtectUs
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December 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We endured some incredibly challenging times to be here and to build for what comes next. I'm proud of our small and mighty organization and hope you will support us.
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NEW TWIST: data centers in farm country may accelerate nitrate contamination from agricultural sources with big implications for public health.
Studies are needed to confirm or refute this finding. Lack of transparency, monitoring, regulations makes it tough.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Studies are needed to confirm or refute this finding. Lack of transparency, monitoring, regulations makes it tough.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
'The Precedent Is Flint': How Oregon's Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon data centers constructed in eastern Oregon's farmland have worsened a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
www.rollingstone.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
NEW TWIST: data centers in farm country may accelerate nitrate contamination from agricultural sources with big implications for public health.
Studies are needed to confirm or refute this finding. Lack of transparency, monitoring, regulations makes it tough.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Studies are needed to confirm or refute this finding. Lack of transparency, monitoring, regulations makes it tough.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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Fuck that guy. He can't stop himself from grifting and poisoning Virginians.
Former Va. Gov. Terry McAuliffe has joined the pro-natural-gas group Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future as a national co-chair, saying “we must come together to secure a reliable and affordable energy future.”
virginiamercury.com/briefs/forme...
virginiamercury.com/briefs/forme...
Former Gov. McAuliffe joins pro-natural gas group as national co-chair • Virginia Mercury
Terry McAuliffe to promote natural gas as a route to long-term energy reliability as renewable energy sources are built out.
virginiamercury.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Fuck that guy. He can't stop himself from grifting and poisoning Virginians.
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Hey if you're into energy, environment, pipelines, Great Lakes, Indigenous rights, or just a habitable planet, checkout this webinar about how we can start to dismantle the infrastructure that sustains fossil capitalism. It's a great panel that happens to include me. @billmckibben.bsky.social
Join OWDM and partner organizations for a information-filled virtual event on November 18 about the steps you can take to shut down North America's most dangerous fossil fuel pipeline.
RSVP: www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/big_oil_vs_b...
RSVP: www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/big_oil_vs_b...
Big Oil vs. Big Water Webinar
Discover the risks associated with the threats posed by Line 5 and the proposed tunnel project.
www.oilandwaterdontmix.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Hey if you're into energy, environment, pipelines, Great Lakes, Indigenous rights, or just a habitable planet, checkout this webinar about how we can start to dismantle the infrastructure that sustains fossil capitalism. It's a great panel that happens to include me. @billmckibben.bsky.social
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Identity and publicize the identity of every single ICE agent who terrorizes people in our communities.
Put up flyers in their hometown, on FB and nextdoor, let their church groups know, tell their kid's school. We'll need this information for their war crimes trials anyway.
Put up flyers in their hometown, on FB and nextdoor, let their church groups know, tell their kid's school. We'll need this information for their war crimes trials anyway.
Video from nickdelacanal on Instagram of CBP trespassing on private property and giving up after a few attempts to entrap landscapers.
November 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Identity and publicize the identity of every single ICE agent who terrorizes people in our communities.
Put up flyers in their hometown, on FB and nextdoor, let their church groups know, tell their kid's school. We'll need this information for their war crimes trials anyway.
Put up flyers in their hometown, on FB and nextdoor, let their church groups know, tell their kid's school. We'll need this information for their war crimes trials anyway.