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Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · 15d

Banning reality is not really possible ...

Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 15d

The banned words list at Trump's Energy Department: "Please ensure that every member of your team is aware that this is the latest list of words to avoid." @zcolman.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/article...

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

www.yahoo.com

Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 15d

The banned words list at Trump's Energy Department: "Please ensure that every member of your team is aware that this is the latest list of words to avoid." @zcolman.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/article...

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

www.yahoo.com

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Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks to @sammyroth.bsky.social for this review of the current situation & wakeup call re the need for truthful messaging around the energy transition. Or better yet, engaging messaging like Vattenfall 's hilarious Samuel L. Jackson video. www.latimes.com/environment/...

Commentary: Trump's campaign against wind and solar is exposing his 'energy dominance' lies

Solar and wind companies need to start punching back.

The dwindling Colorado River can’t wait for states to cut water use, experts say

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Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks to @ianjames.bsky.social for reporting this reminder that decisions & agreements are urgent. More water is allocated than actually exists.

Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Sep 14

The dwindling Colorado River can't wait for states to cut water use, experts say

A group of leading experts on the Colorado River say Western states urgently need to cut water use to avert a deepening crisis.

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Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Sep 15

solar over canal reduces evaporation, aquatic weed & algal growth, land conversion for solar; provides distributed solar for tie-in to local distribution lines or behind-meter use.

The dwindling Colorado River can’t wait for states to cut water use, experts say

Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Sep 14

The dwindling Colorado River can't wait for states to cut water use, experts say

A group of leading experts on the Colorado River say Western states urgently need to cut water use to avert a deepening crisis.

Scientists take on Trump: these researchers are fighting back

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Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thanks to all colleagues who are standing for science, pushing back on targeted cuts to research.

Science News @scinews.bsky.social · Sep 11

Scientists take on Trump: these researchers are fighting back. #Nature

Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.

Dozens of heatwaves linked to carbon emissions from specific companies

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Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Sep 11

It's good to see more attribution studies that make the link to emissions.

Climate, Ecology, War & More by Dr. Glen Barry, BigEarthData.ai @bigearthdata.bsky.social · Sep 11

Dozens of heatwaves linked to carbon emissions from specific companies
->Nature | #CarbonEmission #Heatwave #ClimateChange | More info from EcoSearch

Climate scientists have been attributing storms, droughts and heatwaves to global warming for two decades. Now, they are tracing the chain of responsibility all the way back to the producers of fossil fuels. A study published today in Nature shows...

Dozens of heatwaves linked to carbon emissions from specific companies

Climate, Ecology, War & More by Dr. Glen Barry, BigEarthData.ai @bigearthdata.bsky.social · Sep 11

Dozens of heatwaves linked to carbon emissions from specific companies
->Nature | #CarbonEmission #Heatwave #ClimateChange | More info from EcoSearch

Climate scientists have been attributing storms, droughts and heatwaves to global warming for two decades. Now, they are tracing the chain of responsibility all the way back to the producers of fossil fuels. A study published today in Nature shows...

Scientists take on Trump: these researchers are fighting back

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Science News @scinews.bsky.social · Sep 11

Scientists take on Trump: these researchers are fighting back. #Nature

Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.

California dam removal plan blasted by Trump administration

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Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Sep 9

The reality is that California & the U.S. must address aging dams. There are cost-effective alternatives. www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suggested that the Trump administration may try to halt PG&E’s plans to remove two dams on a Northern California river, due to water supply concerns.

www.sfchronicle.com

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Setting aside the science & deleting data do not make the reality of how our fossil-fueled economy is causing severe climate disruption go away. For a prosperous, equitable, sustainable future we simply must bring science back into decision making. This is urgent.
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...

Trump Is Dismantling Climate Science at a Dangerous Pace

The White House has blocked efforts to measure, respond to and fight global warming. That puts all Americans at risk.

www.bloomberg.com

UC system says Trump's budget cuts could 'devastate' scientific research

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Deep cuts to federal agencies that fund science at colleges & universities proposed for coming year's budget bill. Can Congress develop more support for higher education & research, resist deep cuts? www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...

The UC system launched a campaign pushing back on Congress' proposed budget.

www.sfgate.com

Maven's Notebook @mavensnotebook.com · Aug 25

Something deep in the Pacific is reshaping California’s weather. It may not stop anytime soon #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...

Something deep in the Pacific is reshaping California’s weather. It may not stop anytime soon

A record-low Pacific cycle could lock in coastal fog, delaying California’s rainy season and setting the stage for volatile weather ahead.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Interesting point at the end: "... a smaller population should bring benefits: a society that has fewer people can lessen pressure on the environment and allow for greater investment in each individual. But a stable economy is key ..." www.nature.com/articles/d41...

People are having fewer babies: Is it really the end of the world?

Steep population declines in most countries are expected to have negative impacts over the next several generations, but adaptation is possible.

At Mono Lake, visitors witness the stark toll of L.A.'s water use

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Aug 9

Like the photos by @myungchun.bsky.social

Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · Aug 8

A walking tour on the shore of Mono Lake traces the history of Los Angeles’ water reliance and reveals the stark toll among the exposed tufa towers.

Photos by @myungchun.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com @latimesphotos.bsky.social

Los Angeles has taken a lot of water from Mono Lake over decades by tapping into creeks that flow into it. In shoreline tours, guides impress on visitors just how much higher the lake should be.

Trump administration seeking $1 billion settlement from UCLA | CNN Politics

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Aug 9

The federal govt's $1B demand of UCLA harms every American, not just UC & Calif. We all benefit from
UCLA's vital work saving lives, improving national security, helping feed the world, increasing educational opportunity & driving innovation. I'm speaking as a proud UC alum & retired UC prof.

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Aug 9

This is bad news for all Americans, making a demand aimed at devastating the UC system & stemming the contributions UC makes toward a prosperous, sustainable & equitable future for our nation.

Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · Aug 8

I see they’ve chosen UCLA to be their whale.

www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/p...?

The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles, CNN has exclusively learned, marking the latest effort by the White House to shape higher ed...

www.cnn.com

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · Aug 8

I see they’ve chosen UCLA to be their whale.

www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/p...?

Trump administration seeking $1 billion settlement from UCLA | CNN Politics

The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles, CNN has exclusively learned, marking the latest effort by the White House to shape higher ed...

www.cnn.com

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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · Aug 8

A walking tour on the shore of Mono Lake traces the history of Los Angeles’ water reliance and reveals the stark toll among the exposed tufa towers.

Photos by @myungchun.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com @latimesphotos.bsky.social

At Mono Lake, visitors witness the stark toll of L.A.'s water use

Los Angeles has taken a lot of water from Mono Lake over decades by tapping into creeks that flow into it. In shoreline tours, guides impress on visitors just how much higher the lake should be.

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Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Aug 5

Start with solar on already disturbed land, build strategies to maximize distributed solar, while still developing grid-scale renewables.

After the Moss Landing battery fire, should California limit where battery storage plants can be built?

Paul Rogers @paulrogerssjm.bsky.social · Feb 9

After the Moss Landing battery fire, should California limit where battery storage plants can be built?

www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/09/m...

With construction near homes, schools and businesses, a growing call for more limits on key renewable technology

www.mercurynews.com

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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · Feb 9

Solar and wind energy companies now keeping quiet on climate change pitching themselves to Trump as crucial to "energy dominance." www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

In the Trump era, renewable energy isn’t green — it’s ‘dominant’

Clean-energy executives are tailoring their pitches for President Donald Trump and his political allies.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Rose Abramoff @ultracricket.bsky.social · Feb 15

Happening Now in Boston outside of #AAASmtg #AAAS2025! #BoycottTesla #TeslaTakeover #TeslaTakeoverBoston #DefundMusk #StandUpForScience @srti.bsky.social @scientistrebellion.bsky.social

Poster text: AAAS #BoycottTesla STANDOUTS (Next door - 100m "inbound" @ 888 Boylston St) Protest! Resist! Feb 13, 4:30-5:30pm, Feb 15, 10:00-1:00pm Hosted by Scientist Rebellion Boston

"Elon Musk doesn't get to raid and plunder US science with impunity. Today, scientists and everyday people - who support investing in science to fight cancer to climate change - are joining together to commence a sustained boycott of Tesla. We are turning the screws of direct economic damage on Musk until his already floundering Tesla is shuttered, his access to our public agencies is permanently removed, and we can get back to our important work ahead." - Nathan G. Phillips, PhD, AAAS member and Ecologist and Boston University

Nathan G. Phillips, PhD in a labcoat with a megaphone. Photo credit to @bostonjoan.bsky.social‬

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Mike Dettinger @mdettinger.bsky.social · Feb 18

...like standing in front of an approaching train...yeah, that how it feels (espec when talking to family and friends who you feel need protecting).

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

‘Researching climate change feels like standing in the path of an approaching train’

Studying the impacts of extreme weather events can exact a heavy mental toll. Finding your ‘happy place’ is an important coping strategy.