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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 1d

The Internet treating anyone with a .edu email as “student” has some benefits. I have yet to sign the kids up for Amazon prime through.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 1d

We also show how a random forest algorithm can predict permeability from existing or easily measured data, which is good news in a world with lots of unpreserved legacy core and uncertain drillship availability. (2/2)

Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 1d

New paper! We looked at every single permeability measurement from scientific ocean drilling boreholes so you don't have to. 71% are from the Pacific and the other oceans are jealous. Only 159 of the 4143 boreholes drilled have permeability data. (1/2) doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 2d

I’m sorry folks, but what the heck are we doing. Is there an energy emergency or not. What’s the plan here. Is there even a plan. If so what actually is it.

Emily Pontecorvo @emilypont.bsky.social · 2d

Some additional info on the new list of axed DOE projects circulating.
- All 7 H2 Hubs
- All 13 IRA grants to convert at-risk auto plants to EV mfg
- 11 of 15 grants to speed domestic clean energy mfg in former coal communities
- 10 of 38 grants for battery materials
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Trump to Axe All 7 Hydrogen Hubs, Bucking Bipartisan Law

A new list of Department of Energy grants slated for termination will hit clean energy and oil majors alike, including Exxon and Chevron.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 3d

@arvindpawan1.bsky.social from the top rope

Arvind Ravikumar @arvindpawan1.bsky.social · 3d

The solution to protect Americans from the harms of protectionism is to get rid of protectionist policies that drive up prices, reduces economic growth, and results in job losses!

Yet another handout is not the answer. We just want a government that’s not stupid or evil.

Ro Khanna @rokhanna.bsky.social · 5d

What do people think about giving working class Americans a $2000 tariff relief check for the unfair tax that has driven their grocery and housing prices up?

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 5d

Crepuscular rays at Mueller Lake Park

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 5d

Got my flu and Covid shots today! Please clap. Insurance paid everything but I did have to tick the box that I have a “sedentary lifestyle” (ngl, I kinda do).

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 6d

I hope you will submit feedback to AISD because I am sure going to. This whole plan is unacceptable. Can we oust/recall the entire board of trustees? We should.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 6d

No conversion factors, explicit when gravity is included vs not (wtf pound?), I could go on. Don’t get me going on oilfield units.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 8d

As an antidote to *extends hands* all this, I won the AGU lottery by having every presentation I’m involved in get scheduled on the same day, and not even conflicting! Please clap.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 9d

I mean, glass half full, this could turn around and be an AWESOME game

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 9d

Go sox

NBC10 Boston @nbcboston.com · 9d

After an 11-strikeout gem from Garrett Crochet, Aroldis Chapman held the Yankees back after they loaded the bases in the ninth. The Red Sox lead the series 1-0. on.nbcboston.com/K60OxG3

Live updates: Red Sox win dramatic Game 3-1 after tense ninth inning

The Red Sox and Yankees are adding the latest chapter to their historic rivalry in this year's Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 13d

PhD student Ali Mohamed is out on the R/V Neil Armstrong right now collecting high-frequency seismic data in our study area around the Cape Fear Slide offshore North Carolina. Here he is on our 2023 Langseth cruise launching an XBT, and a photo he took of the Armstrong. Watch out for hurricanes Ali!

Ali about to launch the XBT over the rail on the Langseth

The R/V Neil Armstrong docked in Woods Hole.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 14d

Ok Bsky friends, my other life is classical music. Almost went to conservatory - story for another day. I had a music dictionary in high school where Brahms 4 mvmt 2 was an example of some German dance, and I cannot find any record of this on the internet. Pic shows the rhythm. Am I out of my mind?

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 20d

I greatly enjoyed this and you will too. Particularly the bit about where LFP batteries will or won’t lead us. But the whole thing is great.

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 21d

Today on Volts: Historically, Africa's natural resources have been plundered with little consideration for its indigenous people. Will the rush for critical minerals like copper & lithium reprise that history? I talk with an advocate about how to avoid the resource curse this time around.

How can Africa benefit from the critical-minerals rush?

Patrick Kipalu joins me to discuss how African nations can leverage their valuable critical minerals to benefit their own people.

www.volts.wtf

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 20d

Today was International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Did anyone complete a full lecture in pirate voice? I said “avast” and “briny deep” and “yo ho” a few times. Ye scurvy landlubbers.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 24d

I believe it’s pronounced “shibboleth”

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 27d

#1 favorite Octonauts episode back in the day.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 27d

Cinnabar? Toast crunch?

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 27d

Aqueous sodium
Mercury

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 27d

What does a global market look like that benefits Africa? What incentives need to be in place to overcome unsafe mining practices? What does local workforce development and capacity building entail?

Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 28d

Same! All my lectures are on YouTube and nobody should be surprised by what I say in class

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · 28d

I get that this is an Elder Millennial thing but I just want to turn on PBS at 6 pm and hear “Good evening, I’m Jim Lehrer” with the original trumpet theme and know that everything is under control. That’s what the post-9/11 years were like for those of you too young to remember.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · Sep 9

I’ve stayed there twice! Love it. The breakfast place is fire and the Italian restaurant down the block is good.

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Hugh Daigle @hdaigle.bsky.social · Sep 9

China: leader in renewable deployment, but powers much of the world’s consumer commerce, so not responsible for all decarb; phasing out coal and top dog for e-vehicle uptake; very generous tax incentives benefit domestic industry AND air quality improvements. 4/x

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