Kenneth Munie
@kenneth-munie.bsky.social
Living in Princeton, NJ while trying to balance work, life, and family. Passionate about sustainability, equality, technology, and appreciation of diversity in all forms (including cognitive diversity).
I just read "A Test Drive Through Brazil in Donald Trump’s Worst Nightmare." www.politico.com/news/magazin...
A Test Drive Through Brazil in Donald Trump’s Worst Nightmare
The biggest story of the climate summit might be the brand-new EVs on the streets outside.
www.politico.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I just read "A Test Drive Through Brazil in Donald Trump’s Worst Nightmare." www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Solar and wind are meeting — and exceeding — new power demand. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Chart: Solar and wind are meeting — and exceeding — new power demand
Through September, the two clean-energy sources outpaced growth in power demand. That trend needs to accelerate for the world to phase out fossil fuels.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Solar and wind are meeting — and exceeding — new power demand. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
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No surprise: new analysis shows that heat pumps can deliver excellent performance even in older buildings with no meaningful correlation between building age & heat pump efficiency.
This is in line with my own experience of having a heat pump in a 1880 Victorian home with only modest insulation.
This is in line with my own experience of having a heat pump in a 1880 Victorian home with only modest insulation.
December 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
No surprise: new analysis shows that heat pumps can deliver excellent performance even in older buildings with no meaningful correlation between building age & heat pump efficiency.
This is in line with my own experience of having a heat pump in a 1880 Victorian home with only modest insulation.
This is in line with my own experience of having a heat pump in a 1880 Victorian home with only modest insulation.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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December 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Here's a cool climate fact, more than 20 African countries have joined together in an international mission to plant a massive wall of trees running across the continent! www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dozens-of-co...
Dozens of Countries Are Working Together to Plant ‘Great Green Wall’ Across Africa – and It is Holding Back Poverty
The wall is only 15% complete and it’s already brought a renewed source of food, water, income, and resources into arid rural areas.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Here's a cool climate fact, more than 20 African countries have joined together in an international mission to plant a massive wall of trees running across the continent! www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dozens-of-co...
Some news to be thankful for "Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months." www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi...
Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months - Carbon Brief
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were unchanged from a year earlier in the third quarter of 2025, extending a flat or falling trend that started in March 2024.
www.carbonbrief.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Some news to be thankful for "Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months." www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi...
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The CEO of Australia's main grid says nearly 100% renewables possible by 2035-2040.
“Our old coal-fired power stations are breaking down; they’re retiring,” he said. “They’re getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy..." #energysky
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“Our old coal-fired power stations are breaking down; they’re retiring,” he said. “They’re getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy..." #energysky
www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
Australia’s March Toward 100 Percent Clean Energy
The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries.
www.wired.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The CEO of Australia's main grid says nearly 100% renewables possible by 2035-2040.
“Our old coal-fired power stations are breaking down; they’re retiring,” he said. “They’re getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy..." #energysky
www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
“Our old coal-fired power stations are breaking down; they’re retiring,” he said. “They’re getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy..." #energysky
www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
Here's a cool climate fact—the singer of Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, raised $21 million to fight climate change. www.goodnewsnetwork.org/david-gilmou...
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour Auctions Off 126 Guitars and Raises $21 Million for Climate Change Battle
After raising over $21 million through the auctioneer's block, the Pink Floyd guitarist is donating all of it to an environmental charity.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Here's a cool climate fact—the singer of Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, raised $21 million to fight climate change. www.goodnewsnetwork.org/david-gilmou...
Electricity is about to become the new base currency and China figured it out. electrek.co/2025/11/21/e...
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Electricity is about to become the new base currency and China figured it out. electrek.co/2025/11/21/e...
Will you join me in learning about 10 things we can do to support family farm agriculture?
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10 Ways to Support Family Farm Agriculture – Farm Aid
Coming soon…
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November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Will you join me in learning about 10 things we can do to support family farm agriculture?
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
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This seems like good news... www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This seems like good news... www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Looking for ways to help in the wake of Hurricane Melissa? Check out this list of nonprofits supporting long-term recovery, and consider giving to support their work.
www.vox.com/future-perfe... www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe... www.vox.com/future-perfe...
The best way to help Hurricane Melissa survivors may not be what you think
People in the Caribbean need help now — and for years to come.
www.vox.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Looking for ways to help in the wake of Hurricane Melissa? Check out this list of nonprofits supporting long-term recovery, and consider giving to support their work.
www.vox.com/future-perfe... www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe... www.vox.com/future-perfe...
The Marine Mammal Protection Act has helped sustain healthy populations of whales, dolphins, manatees, and more for over 50 years. Now, a new set of amendments on the table aims to gut its most critical protections. Learn more here.
bit.ly/47kJZML www.scientificamerican.com/article/prop...
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The Law That Saved the Whales Is Under Attack
Proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act would cut down protections to whales, dolphins, polar bears and other species
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November 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Marine Mammal Protection Act has helped sustain healthy populations of whales, dolphins, manatees, and more for over 50 years. Now, a new set of amendments on the table aims to gut its most critical protections. Learn more here.
bit.ly/47kJZML www.scientificamerican.com/article/prop...
bit.ly/47kJZML www.scientificamerican.com/article/prop...
I just read "Chart: In a first, world gets more power from renewables than coal." Join me? www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Chart: In a first, world gets more power from renewables than coal
The world is still burning through enormous amounts of coal, but the energy source is stagnating as renewables — and solar in particular — soar.
www.canarymedia.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I just read "Chart: In a first, world gets more power from renewables than coal." Join me? www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Half of Americans live with unhealthy levels of air pollution, and the federal government is proposing changes that would make the problem worse. Read this article to learn more.
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Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health
Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.
www.npr.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Half of Americans live with unhealthy levels of air pollution, and the federal government is proposing changes that would make the problem worse. Read this article to learn more.
www.npr.org/2025/04/23/n... www.npr.org/2025/04/23/n...
www.npr.org/2025/04/23/n... www.npr.org/2025/04/23/n...
I just read "Analysis: Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far." www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-gre...
Analysis: Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far - Carbon Brief
Electricity demand on the island of Great Britain has been fully covered by the output of clean-energy sources for a record 87 hours in 2025 to date
www.carbonbrief.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I just read "Analysis: Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far." www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-gre...
I just read about the Trump administration's efforts to exempt chemical plants from pollution standards -- and the groups suing to stop them.
www.nrdc.org/press-releas... www.nrdc.org/press-releas...
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Community, Health, and Environmental Groups Sue to Stop President Trump’s Unlawful Toxic Air Pollution Exemptions
Lawsuit challenges unprecedented presidential carve-out that lets 50 chemical plants spew cancer-causing pollutants for two more years.
www.nrdc.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I just read about the Trump administration's efforts to exempt chemical plants from pollution standards -- and the groups suing to stop them.
www.nrdc.org/press-releas... www.nrdc.org/press-releas...
www.nrdc.org/press-releas... www.nrdc.org/press-releas...
Will you join me in learning more about a landmark study on food systems -- and the diet that could help save 15 million lives every year?
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Landmark study recommends 'Planetary Health Diet' for saving lives and the planet
Changing how the world eats could reduce premature deaths, save trillions of dollars and slow the impacts of climate change, according to a new study.
abcnews.go.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Will you join me in learning more about a landmark study on food systems -- and the diet that could help save 15 million lives every year?
abcnews.go.com/US/landmark-... abcnews.go.com/US/landmark-...
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Curious to learn more about pollution in your area? With Climate TRACE’s new pollution plume tool, it’s easier than ever to identify emissions sources near you and see their impact on surrounding areas.
Check it out here: climatetrace.org/air-pollution climatetrace.org/air-pollution
Check it out here: climatetrace.org/air-pollution climatetrace.org/air-pollution
Air pollution
Air pollution from burning fossil fuels kills 8.7 million people each year. We homed in on over 9,500 point-sources located in urban areas that expose a disproportionate number of people to PM2.5
climatetrace.org
October 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Curious to learn more about pollution in your area? With Climate TRACE’s new pollution plume tool, it’s easier than ever to identify emissions sources near you and see their impact on surrounding areas.
Check it out here: climatetrace.org/air-pollution climatetrace.org/air-pollution
Check it out here: climatetrace.org/air-pollution climatetrace.org/air-pollution
Simply amazing... electrek.co/2025/10/15/n...
Norway says 'mission accomplished' on going 100% EV, proposes incentive changes
For years, Norway has been the poster child for electric vehicle adoption, a perfect example of how a combination of...
electrek.co
October 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Simply amazing... electrek.co/2025/10/15/n...
According to new research, the cancer risks in Louisianan communities could be 11 times greater than previously understood. Learn more about the findings here
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Cancer Risk to Louisiana Communities 11 Times Higher Than Government Estimates | Beyond Petrochemicals
A study released today found that cancer risks from polluting facilities in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” are up to 11 times higher than previously thought.
www.beyondpetrochemicals.org
October 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
According to new research, the cancer risks in Louisianan communities could be 11 times greater than previously understood. Learn more about the findings here
www.beyondpetrochemicals.org/news/cancer-... www.beyondpetrochemicals.org/news/cancer-...
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