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rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
Beautiful essay by climate scientist @petergleick.bsky.social on the difference between dismayed and defeated. With a list of what's still unstoppable....
time.com/7178677/clim...
The frustration my colleagues and I feel is almost palpable. We’ve been warning of these issues for so long that most of the pioneers in this field are now retired or dead. After giving more than a thousand lectures, talks, testimonies, and interviews I’m feeling old and worn. Still, I cling to my optimism that the worst outcomes can still be avoided because I see positive signs of progress. The cost of non-carbon energy alternatives has fallen so low, it is now cheaper to shut down existing coal plants than to keep running them. In 2023, China built as much solar photovoltaics capacity as the entire world did in 2022. Clean energy is the leading form of new electricity generation in the U.S., with solar reaching record levels in 2023. In 2024, wind and solar will generate more electricity than hydropower. In early 2025, renewable electricity generation will surpass coal to become the largest source of electricity globally. Most encouraging, the growing efforts of younger generations to raise awareness and fight for action on climate, often at great personal cost, show they understand the stakes and care deeply about their future.
November 26, 2024 at 2:17 AM
hpc9.bsky.social
This still feels relevant, but I wonder who is paying attention. 👀
briantylercohen.bsky.social Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Nov 14
*Now* we know why Gaetz resigned from Congress.
November 14, 2024 at 6:39 AM
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irish-pickle.bsky.social
Nearly 400 books removed from school libraries in one Tennessee county. Based on my skim of the list, most of them appear to be books by women, authors of color, &/or LGBTQ+ authors.

www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint...
Roughly 400 Books Removed From Wilson County School Libraries
District removes books including ‘The Bluest Eye,’ ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and Dr. Seuss’ ‘Wacky Wednesday’ to comply with state law
www.nashvillescene.com
November 13, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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birdadoo.bsky.social
Goodreads is owned by Amazon & there is an AMAZING alternative‼️

The StoryGraph is a black women-owned competitor to GoodReads with better UI in my opinion.
When you sign up you can even transfer your data from Goodreads to StoryGraph!
November 12, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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lumin8.bsky.social
This time he’s changed. He promised he won’t beat me.
November 12, 2024 at 8:47 PM
hpc9.bsky.social
In case you needed some peace and quiet for a minute. One of my favorite places. 💙

Take a minute. Breathe.
#nature #mountains #peace
Peaceful green and blue mountains with dusting of snow
November 12, 2024 at 2:15 AM