DougRbbns
@dougrbbns.bsky.social
Retired geologist. Music & chess. 21 years w/polycythemia, now myelofibrosis.
For some time, it’s been apparent that we cannot meet the emissions reductions to keep warming under 1.5 C. Also, it’s only theoretically possible to meet the 2.0 C target. For political and economic reasons, we won’t meet that target either.
The goal of preventing temperatures from exceeding 1.5C is “deader than a doornail” as I told the Guardian (quoting James Hansen). We’ve simply waited too long to reduce global emissions, and now will firmly pass 1.5C in the next decade www.theguardian.com/...
World’s 1.5C climate target ‘deader than a doornail’, experts say
Scientists say goal to keep world’s temperature rise below 1.5C is not going to happen despite talks at Cop29 in Baku
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:18 PM
For some time, it’s been apparent that we cannot meet the emissions reductions to keep warming under 1.5 C. Also, it’s only theoretically possible to meet the 2.0 C target. For political and economic reasons, we won’t meet that target either.
It’s almost like something has changed.
The Philippines have now been hit by four typhoons in the span of just 10 days.
Can't say I recall ever seeing this before.
Can't say I recall ever seeing this before.
November 18, 2024 at 1:27 AM
It’s almost like something has changed.
I remember being criticized in elementary school about the use of the singular “they” for uncertain gender. I’m still annoyed.
The first known use of singular “they” is so old that not only does it pre-date singular “you,” it wasn’t even spelled with a “th”
When William and the Werewolf, in 1375 CE, used singular “they,” it was spelled with a Thorn
When William and the Werewolf, in 1375 CE, used singular “they,” it was spelled with a Thorn
November 17, 2024 at 5:58 PM
I remember being criticized in elementary school about the use of the singular “they” for uncertain gender. I’m still annoyed.
Has anyone else thought about this election as a variation on the trolley problem?
November 17, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Has anyone else thought about this election as a variation on the trolley problem?
And the evil Presidential candidate ran on the slogan “Make America Great Again.”
Written in 1993. To be fair, Reagan also used the phrase - but creepy.
Written in 1993. To be fair, Reagan also used the phrase - but creepy.
The Handmaid's Tale is a good book. But did you know that there's a book written by a Black woman about a post-apocalyptic Earth heavily affected by climate change and societal decline. The book was published in 1993, but is set in 2024 following a presidential election 👀 #BookSky #BlackBookSky
November 17, 2024 at 5:43 PM
And the evil Presidential candidate ran on the slogan “Make America Great Again.”
Written in 1993. To be fair, Reagan also used the phrase - but creepy.
Written in 1993. To be fair, Reagan also used the phrase - but creepy.
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The point of bringing in Hegseth, Gaetz and Gabbard is to burn it all to the ground. Senate: You must recognize this and stop it.
November 17, 2024 at 11:44 AM
The point of bringing in Hegseth, Gaetz and Gabbard is to burn it all to the ground. Senate: You must recognize this and stop it.
They know that extinction is a bad thing, right?
…Right??
…Right??
Trump’s top advisor says Trump has a mandate to assemble an “extinction level event.”
November 17, 2024 at 5:52 AM
They know that extinction is a bad thing, right?
…Right??
…Right??
Post a picture you took to bring some Zen into the zone.
Here’s Kokopelli and friends.
Here’s Kokopelli and friends.
November 17, 2024 at 5:45 AM
Post a picture you took to bring some Zen into the zone.
Here’s Kokopelli and friends.
Here’s Kokopelli and friends.
At this point in the history of the world, why would anyone be stunned at anything Trump would do as a FY to established interests?
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
Washington’s lobbyists are stunned Trump chose RFK Jr.
They’re holding their fire and hoping Senate allies will block his confirmation as HHS secretary.
www.politico.com
November 16, 2024 at 5:33 PM
At this point in the history of the world, why would anyone be stunned at anything Trump would do as a FY to established interests?
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
www.politico.com/news/2024/11...
RFKjr is truly a fruitcake.
A frustrating thing for me right now is the media narrative that RFK Jr is just an “anti-vaxxer” when he has said so many crazy things about other stuff over the years. We compiled 10 nutty clips on various topics, which still barely scratches the surface. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
'Viruses Are Our Friend'— 10 Off the Wall Video Clips from RFK Jr. Resurface on Bluesky
Past comments include denying AIDS and calling vaccinated children "damaged"
open.substack.com
November 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM
RFKjr is truly a fruitcake.
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You don’t bury an ethics report that would exonerate Trump’s pick.
You don’t skip FBI background checks unless his nominees have something to hide.
See what they’re doing? Please tell me you see what they’re doing.
You don’t skip FBI background checks unless his nominees have something to hide.
See what they’re doing? Please tell me you see what they’re doing.
November 15, 2024 at 10:07 PM
You don’t bury an ethics report that would exonerate Trump’s pick.
You don’t skip FBI background checks unless his nominees have something to hide.
See what they’re doing? Please tell me you see what they’re doing.
You don’t skip FBI background checks unless his nominees have something to hide.
See what they’re doing? Please tell me you see what they’re doing.
Give Jeanne a follow!! @mudflats.bsky.social
Mudflats (@mudflats.bsky.social)
Author, blogger, traveler, former politico, Xitter refugee, and tired of this shit.
mudflats.bsky.social
November 14, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Give Jeanne a follow!! @mudflats.bsky.social
Don’s garbage can is all of us.
Garbage can update.
The garbage can is still upset after being bullied. We decided a support snow person would be helpful. I also explain that it could snow tomorrow night. That brought a little excitement. So I think the can will be ok.
The garbage can is still upset after being bullied. We decided a support snow person would be helpful. I also explain that it could snow tomorrow night. That brought a little excitement. So I think the can will be ok.
November 14, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Don’s garbage can is all of us.
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Someone said matt gaetz thought a “recess appointment” was where to meet his next date, and oh myyy
November 14, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Someone said matt gaetz thought a “recess appointment” was where to meet his next date, and oh myyy
Why were Republicans not “stunned and disgusted" on November 5th?
www.axios.com/2024/11/13/m...
www.axios.com/2024/11/13/m...
Republicans "stunned and disgusted" as Trump taps Matt Gaetz for attorney general
One of Gaetz's GOP colleagues said the Floridian would be "compromised" and that "there are better choices."
www.axios.com
November 14, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Why were Republicans not “stunned and disgusted" on November 5th?
www.axios.com/2024/11/13/m...
www.axios.com/2024/11/13/m...
When headlines become oxymorons.
November 14, 2024 at 4:28 AM
When headlines become oxymorons.
I just realized that on January 1st, we will be halfway through the decade of the 2020s, and I’m not ready to accept that.
November 14, 2024 at 4:22 AM
I just realized that on January 1st, we will be halfway through the decade of the 2020s, and I’m not ready to accept that.
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Please let your eyeballs and mind enjoy this aurora video at regular speed from Friday night. It will be good for you.
November 13, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Please let your eyeballs and mind enjoy this aurora video at regular speed from Friday night. It will be good for you.
I supported Kristen Engel’s campaign. She’s an environmental attorney who made climate action her main campaign issue.
The Green Party vote was three times the margin she needed to win. Instead, we will have a MAGA Republican representative in her district.
🤦🏼♂️🤯🤬
The Green Party vote was three times the margin she needed to win. Instead, we will have a MAGA Republican representative in her district.
🤦🏼♂️🤯🤬
November 11, 2024 at 8:55 PM
I supported Kristen Engel’s campaign. She’s an environmental attorney who made climate action her main campaign issue.
The Green Party vote was three times the margin she needed to win. Instead, we will have a MAGA Republican representative in her district.
🤦🏼♂️🤯🤬
The Green Party vote was three times the margin she needed to win. Instead, we will have a MAGA Republican representative in her district.
🤦🏼♂️🤯🤬
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The global average sea surface temperature (SST) in October was greater than the 20th Century average for the the 581st consecutive month. 🔥 @alaskawx.bsky.social
November 11, 2024 at 5:26 PM
The global average sea surface temperature (SST) in October was greater than the 20th Century average for the the 581st consecutive month. 🔥 @alaskawx.bsky.social
Consolidation of power begins. Funny how it was okay for the Senate to block Presidential nominations from 2008 to 2016, but now it’s not okay.
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November 11, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Consolidation of power begins. Funny how it was okay for the Senate to block Presidential nominations from 2008 to 2016, but now it’s not okay.
file:///private/var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/2EB78326-89D6-44FE-8C46-9CE9F4B3E8D7/tmp/downloaded_pdf/AnchorageDailyNews_20241111_A1_1_t.pdf
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