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Julia Simon @juliaradio.bsky.social · 18h

This story was inspired by a conversation with a fossil fuel exec in Paris a few days after the big outage in Spain. He blamed too much renewable energy as the cause.

Was that really it? Turns out: No.

@npr.org takes you through a new report on what happened + impacts of renewable misinformation.

After Spain's blackout, critics blamed renewable energy. It's part of a bigger attack

When millions lost power in Spain and Portugal this spring, some were quick to blame too much solar and wind power. That wasn't the cause, but the misinformation had an impact.

www.npr.org

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 21h

It seems there are two main reasons things haven’t gone completely to shit in the US: 1. Lawyers and the courts; 2. Journalists and the media. Most of us can’t do anything about the first, but we can support journalism. Stop complaining about paywalls and subscribe to news & donate to public media.

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Skylar Knight @skylarknight.bsky.social · 19h

Drain the swamp and fill it with oil

More than 40 Trump administration picks tied directly to oil, gas and coal, analysis shows

Report looks at White House nominees and appointees and agencies dictating energy, environment and climate policy

www.theguardian.com

Skylar Knight @skylarknight.bsky.social · 1d

A Democratic tour of favorite Portland storefronts (and their fully intact glass)

Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 1d

Why are prominent Democratic politicians, celebrities, etc hosting a tour of Portland? When he says stupid stuff, we have to actively demonstrate that he is a fool, instead of just assuming everyone knows

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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Skylar Knight @skylarknight.bsky.social · 1d

Louisville (if you ain't from Kentucky, you aren't saying it right)

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 1d

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

Skylar Knight @skylarknight.bsky.social · 1d

This was in the EU, but just a reminder that agribusiness outspends oil and gas in lobbying in the US

Mark Lynas @marklynas.bsky.social · 1d

WOW! The European Parliament just voted to BAN the words 'burger' and 'sausage' when used in sustainable plant-based alternatives. HUGE win for the meat and dairy lobby in the EU, and lots more confusion for consumers if this goes through. Insane!
www.euroveg.eu/european-par...

European Parliament votes to ban use of ‘veggie burger’ and ‘plant-based sausage’ - European Vegetarian Union

Brussels, 8 October 2025 European Parliament votes to ban use of ‘veggie burger’ and ‘plant-based sausage’: coalition calls decision misguided and counterproductive This Wednesday the Members of the E...

www.euroveg.eu

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Skylar Knight @skylarknight.bsky.social · 1d

It's true. There's a special pride in learning how to fry eggs perfectly in a stainless steel pan.

Eliza Barclay @elizabarclay.bsky.social · 1d

The great Andrew Zimmern: "Eliminating PFAS in cookware would reduce the spread of contamination, protect future generations and, as a bonus, allow us to rediscover how to actually cook." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...

Opinion | Relax, America, There Is Life After Nonstick Pans

www.nytimes.com

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Ember @ember-energy.org · 3d

NEW | Solar and wind OUTPACED global electricity demand growth in the first half of 2025, leading to a fall in fossil fuels compared to this time last year ☀️🌪️

Record solar and steady wind growth is reshaping global power as renewables OVERTAKE coal for the first time.

https://loom.ly/c-MNZSk

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · 2d

A big thank you to Simon for creating this fantastic video! It perfectly captures the power and purpose of the Drawdown Explorer. 🙌 @simonoxfphys.com

www.youtube.com/shorts/slHbD...

just another cool website

YouTube video by Simon Clark

www.youtube.com

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Skylar Knight @skylarknight.bsky.social · 2d

HOW FUN AND LIGHTHEARTED. THANK YOU.

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · 3d

Climate solutions made a splash during Climate Week NYC with the unveiling of the Drawdown Explorer!🌍

We asked team members on the ground in New York about their biggest takeaways. Check out the 🔗 for reflections from our team and what comes next.

drawdown.org/insights/eig...

Eight takeaways from Climate Week NYC

Here are eight key takeaways from this year’s Climate Week NYC, written by Project Drawdown staff who were on the ground.

drawdown.org

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Skylar Knight @skylarknight.bsky.social · 3d

My key takeaway from Climate Week NYC? Climate communicators need to be more data-driven.

There are great resources from @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social, Potential Energy Coalition, @pewresearch.org, and more showing what messages—and messengers—work.

Now let's put those insights into action.

Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · 3d

Climate solutions made a splash during Climate Week NYC with the unveiling of the Drawdown Explorer!🌍

We asked team members on the ground in New York about their biggest takeaways. Check out the 🔗 for reflections from our team and what comes next.

drawdown.org/insights/eig...

Eight takeaways from Climate Week NYC

Here are eight key takeaways from this year’s Climate Week NYC, written by Project Drawdown staff who were on the ground.

drawdown.org

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 4d

China has exported $120 billion in green technology for the year-to-date. The US, which has positioned itself as a major fossil fuel exporter, has only sold $80 billion in oil and gas abroad.

China Is Beating the US in the Battle for Energy Export Dominance

China’s exports of clean energy technology hit a record in August, with $20 billion shipped globally.

bloom.bg

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Alaina Wood @thegarbagequeen.bsky.social · 16d

The new Drawdown Explorer from @projectdrawdown.bsky.social shows which solutions matter most, where, and now, and I’m proud to have consulted on it!

If you’re a policymaker, investor, or business leader, this is your go-to guide for effective action. Check it out at the link in the replies:

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Aimee Witteman @aimeewitteman.bsky.social · 10d

Was honored to serve on the advisory committee for @projectdrawdown.bsky.social’s new Drawdown Explorer — it has a simple and accessible platform design while comprehensive and rigorous on the backend. Great decision-support tool. drawdown.org/explorer

Drawdown® Explorer

We know what we need to do: stop climate change as quickly as possible. Now, with the Drawdown Explorer, we know how to do it.

drawdown.org

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Knowable Magazine @knowablemag.bsky.social · 7d

👀 On our radar: Explore which climate solutions are backed by research with the Drawdown Explorer, via @projectdrawdown.bsky.social knowmag.org/474jBrq

Drawdown® Explorer

We know what we need to do: stop climate change as quickly as possible. Now, with the Drawdown Explorer, we know how to do it.

drawdown.org

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Skylar Knight @skylarknight.bsky.social · 6d

One serving of non-red meat per day, one serving of dairy per day, and one serving of red meat a week is unbelievably reasonable – and it makes you, your family, and the planet healthier.

Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 6d

When it comes to climate change, our diets matter — and matter a lot.

Not to mention for biodiversity, water, and especially our own health.

The updated EAT-Lancet report makes this abundantly clear.

apnews.com/article/plan...

A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say

Scientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems.

apnews.com

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Emily Cassidy @enviroem.bsky.social · 6d

Simply reducing beef and lamb consumption to one serving a week -- as recommended by EAT-Lancet -- could reduce emissions by almost 3 billion tons CO2-eq. The equivalent of all of Russia's annual emissions.

Thanks to @melinawalling.bsky.social for including my thoughts in this article.

Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · 6d

“People associate what they eat with identity and strict diets can scare people off, but even small changes help." - @enviroem.bsky.social

Do you agree? Let us know in the comments below! Read the full article in @apnews.com

apnews.com/article/plan...

A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say

Scientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems.

apnews.com

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Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 7d

Hey, folks, please check out the new Drawdown Explorer.

It’s the world’s leading resource for science-backed climate solutions. And now it provides the most up-to-date, localized, actionable intelligence to help scale these solutions out in the world.

Drawdown.org/explorer

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Skylar Knight @skylarknight.bsky.social · 6d

One serving of non-red meat per day, one serving of dairy per day, and one serving of red meat a week is unbelievably reasonable – and it makes you, your family, and the planet healthier.

Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 6d

When it comes to climate change, our diets matter — and matter a lot.

Not to mention for biodiversity, water, and especially our own health.

The updated EAT-Lancet report makes this abundantly clear.

apnews.com/article/plan...

A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say

Scientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems.

apnews.com

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Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 6d

When it comes to climate change, our diets matter — and matter a lot.

Not to mention for biodiversity, water, and especially our own health.

The updated EAT-Lancet report makes this abundantly clear.

apnews.com/article/plan...

A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say

Scientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems.

apnews.com

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · 7d

Want to explore the Drawdown Explorer in depth? Join @globalecoguy.bsky.social next week for a free webinar, where he will provide a detailed walkthrough of this innovative platform and its approach to climate solutions!

Register today 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Skylar Knight @skylarknight.bsky.social · 8d

Not sure who is on Bluesky, but the Drawdown Georgia folks might!

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Kimberly Nicholas @kimberlynicholas.bsky.social · 8d

A deep dive on high-impact #ClimateAction from #BBC! As I told Jocelyn Timperley, "Hopefully people going through the jointheshift.earth guide will have a bit of an aha moment, realising, 'wait a minute, I have more power than I thought, and there's more that I can do'."
www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Care about climate change? The evidence shows these are the most impactful actions you can take

Care about climate change? Here's what the evidence shows are the most effective things you can do.

www.bbc.com

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