Noah Voz (Ver Beek)
@nvermind.bsky.social
Energy nerd, traveler, aspiring photographer, opinions my own
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The US government is aiming to get rid of a quarter million people involved in science research and education by 2026.
July 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The US government is aiming to get rid of a quarter million people involved in science research and education by 2026.
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Breaking News: The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s order to return a wrongly deported Salvadoran immigrant to the U.S.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block Order Requiring Return of Wrongly Deported Migrant
The government said Judge Paula Xinis, who ordered that the administration return the migrant, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, by Monday, had engaged in “district-court diplomacy.”
www.nytimes.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Breaking News: The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s order to return a wrongly deported Salvadoran immigrant to the U.S.
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18F, the federal government’s technology shop, was just demolished by Musk’s team. It was a cost-recoverable org, charging agencies for their expertise, using a consulting model. Its cost to government was negligible, its benefits huge. My team there once saved DoD $500 million.
A thread about 18F:
A thread about 18F:
18F is *precisely* what Musk and team claim should exist within government. But when his team found it, they destroyed it, because it is evidence that government works well (can’t have that!), and because like Zelensky, 18F didn’t bend the knee.
March 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
18F, the federal government’s technology shop, was just demolished by Musk’s team. It was a cost-recoverable org, charging agencies for their expertise, using a consulting model. Its cost to government was negligible, its benefits huge. My team there once saved DoD $500 million.
A thread about 18F:
A thread about 18F:
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I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes
February 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes
The brain worm’s plans of global domination are well under way
February 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The brain worm’s plans of global domination are well under way
New research from Aurora finds that getting rid of the tax credits in the IRA would cost us $336B and nearly 100,00 jobs, while increasing electric bills by 10% or more. The impact on people’s wallets from these policies just keeps mounting.
auroraer.com/media/reform...
auroraer.com/media/reform...
Removal of Technology-Neutral Clean Energy Tax Credits Could Cost Upwards of $336 Billion In Investment, Increase Electricity Bills 10% For Consumers | Aurora Energy Research
Tech-neutral tax credit removal could reduce clean energy deployment 237 GW by 2040, enough power for 35.7 million homes, resulting in 97,000 net fewer energy jobs, new analysis from Aurora Energy Res...
auroraer.com
February 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
New research from Aurora finds that getting rid of the tax credits in the IRA would cost us $336B and nearly 100,00 jobs, while increasing electric bills by 10% or more. The impact on people’s wallets from these policies just keeps mounting.
auroraer.com/media/reform...
auroraer.com/media/reform...
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THREAD: New UK govt contract with Drax biomass power plant
* 4-yr contract 2027-2031
* £113/MWh (2012 prices – £155 in today's money)
* Output cap of 6TWh (<2% of UK supplies, cf recent yrs 12-15TWh)
* CfD cost ~£500m/yr
* 100% of fuel must be "sustainable", up from 70%
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* 4-yr contract 2027-2031
* £113/MWh (2012 prices – £155 in today's money)
* Output cap of 6TWh (<2% of UK supplies, cf recent yrs 12-15TWh)
* CfD cost ~£500m/yr
* 100% of fuel must be "sustainable", up from 70%
1/5
February 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
THREAD: New UK govt contract with Drax biomass power plant
* 4-yr contract 2027-2031
* £113/MWh (2012 prices – £155 in today's money)
* Output cap of 6TWh (<2% of UK supplies, cf recent yrs 12-15TWh)
* CfD cost ~£500m/yr
* 100% of fuel must be "sustainable", up from 70%
1/5
* 4-yr contract 2027-2031
* £113/MWh (2012 prices – £155 in today's money)
* Output cap of 6TWh (<2% of UK supplies, cf recent yrs 12-15TWh)
* CfD cost ~£500m/yr
* 100% of fuel must be "sustainable", up from 70%
1/5
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The neoliberal dream of fossil fuel billionaire Charles Koch was always the destruction of US democracy and the elimination of government (except for its repressive organs police, courts, prisons, military ofc), and now he has won.
What now? A 🧵.
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What now? A 🧵.
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February 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The neoliberal dream of fossil fuel billionaire Charles Koch was always the destruction of US democracy and the elimination of government (except for its repressive organs police, courts, prisons, military ofc), and now he has won.
What now? A 🧵.
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What now? A 🧵.
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The average Fox News viewer has no idea that Musk is tearing down a system that allowed this country to rule the world for the past 75 years. And when their standard of living slips dramatically in the next five years they still won’t understand because their TV will blame it on some poor scapegoat.
February 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The average Fox News viewer has no idea that Musk is tearing down a system that allowed this country to rule the world for the past 75 years. And when their standard of living slips dramatically in the next five years they still won’t understand because their TV will blame it on some poor scapegoat.
Trump and Musk are really proving that what’s legal is what you can get away with. Even if funding cuts and layoffs are reversed, the damage to the institution will be done.
A judge halted parts of the Trump administration’s plan to shut down USAID on Friday. A verdict might not come for weeks or even longer as thousands of aid workers are left in limbo.
U.S.A.I.D. Workers Brace for the Worst
A judge halted parts of the Trump administration’s plan to shut down the agency. A verdict might not come for weeks or even longer as thousands are left in limbo.
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Trump and Musk are really proving that what’s legal is what you can get away with. Even if funding cuts and layoffs are reversed, the damage to the institution will be done.
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The Inflation Reduction Act has been an economic engine across America. In just 2.5 years it has:
-Created >400,000 jobs
-Attracted >$422 billion in investments
Clean energy is a bipartisan success story, building a stronger nation.
climatepower.us/news/new-rep...
-Created >400,000 jobs
-Attracted >$422 billion in investments
Clean energy is a bipartisan success story, building a stronger nation.
climatepower.us/news/new-rep...
January 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Inflation Reduction Act has been an economic engine across America. In just 2.5 years it has:
-Created >400,000 jobs
-Attracted >$422 billion in investments
Clean energy is a bipartisan success story, building a stronger nation.
climatepower.us/news/new-rep...
-Created >400,000 jobs
-Attracted >$422 billion in investments
Clean energy is a bipartisan success story, building a stronger nation.
climatepower.us/news/new-rep...
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as LA is burning, a swath of the country is recovering from an ice storm, Alabama is preparing for up to 6” of snow and I’m praying for the TX power grid, a reminder:
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
January 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
as LA is burning, a swath of the country is recovering from an ice storm, Alabama is preparing for up to 6” of snow and I’m praying for the TX power grid, a reminder:
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now.
the climate crisis is here, all around us
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Breaking News: Rupert Murdoch failed in his bid to alter a family trust to consolidate his empire under his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing slant.
Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust
A Nevada commissioner ruled resoundingly against Mr. Murdoch, who was trying to give full control of his empire to his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing editorial slant.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Breaking News: Rupert Murdoch failed in his bid to alter a family trust to consolidate his empire under his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing slant.
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Final permit approved for Maryland offshore wind...
www.utilitydive.com/news/boem-us... #energysky #wind #renewableenergy
www.utilitydive.com/news/boem-us... #energysky #wind #renewableenergy
BOEM issues final federal permit for US Wind’s 2-GW Maryland offshore wind project
The wind farm will be a first for the state of Maryland and will help shore up the offshore wind supply chain, according to the Oceantic Network.
www.utilitydive.com
December 5, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Final permit approved for Maryland offshore wind...
www.utilitydive.com/news/boem-us... #energysky #wind #renewableenergy
www.utilitydive.com/news/boem-us... #energysky #wind #renewableenergy
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There are still climate people who believe Musk is secretly whispering pro-climate messages into the ears of Republicans and changing them from the inside
Elon is starting his “efficiency” spree by targeting climate officials—specifically climate JUSTICE officials.
I am still waiting on all the white dudes who swore this man was a climate hero to speak out. www.cnn.com/2024/11/27/b...
I am still waiting on all the white dudes who swore this man was a climate hero to speak out. www.cnn.com/2024/11/27/b...
Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers | CNN Business
When President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts to the federal government in his administration, many public employees knew that their jobs could be on ...
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2024 at 1:58 PM
There are still climate people who believe Musk is secretly whispering pro-climate messages into the ears of Republicans and changing them from the inside
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Amazons workers across 20 countries, including the United States, are striking against what the organizing labor union calls anti-worker and anti-democratic practices.
Amazon workers on strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday
(WFXR) – Amazons workers across 20 countries, including the United States, are striking against what the organizing labor union calls anti-worker and anti-democratic practices.
www.cbs42.com
November 28, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Amazons workers across 20 countries, including the United States, are striking against what the organizing labor union calls anti-worker and anti-democratic practices.
I have been incredibly frustrated with the sane-washing of Trump in the lead-up to and aftermath of the election. Acting as is this is just another election and Trump is just another president does an disservice to all of us and leave us unprepared for what’s coming.
MSNBC “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski traveled to Mar-a-Lago over the weekend to meet with Trump in bid for “new approach” to coverage
MSNBC “Morning Joe” Hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski Meet With Trump in Bid for “New Approach” to Coverage
The hosts traveled to Mar-a-Lago over the weekend, where they agreed to "restart communications" with the President-Elect.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 18, 2024 at 2:11 PM
I have been incredibly frustrated with the sane-washing of Trump in the lead-up to and aftermath of the election. Acting as is this is just another election and Trump is just another president does an disservice to all of us and leave us unprepared for what’s coming.
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Again. This time around, Trump will be normalized in places and in ways you never could have imagined.
Recognize what is happening and also that a lot of liberals have moved to the Right, that they were never your allies or friends, and, like it or not, you’re in and have been in a class war.
Recognize what is happening and also that a lot of liberals have moved to the Right, that they were never your allies or friends, and, like it or not, you’re in and have been in a class war.
1. NEW
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Mika and Joe say that they went to Mar-a-Lago this weekend and met with President-elect Trump for the first time in seven years.
Mika says that despite “profound disagreements,” they agreed with Trump to restart communications.
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Mika and Joe say that they went to Mar-a-Lago this weekend and met with President-elect Trump for the first time in seven years.
Mika says that despite “profound disagreements,” they agreed with Trump to restart communications.
November 18, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Again. This time around, Trump will be normalized in places and in ways you never could have imagined.
Recognize what is happening and also that a lot of liberals have moved to the Right, that they were never your allies or friends, and, like it or not, you’re in and have been in a class war.
Recognize what is happening and also that a lot of liberals have moved to the Right, that they were never your allies or friends, and, like it or not, you’re in and have been in a class war.
Ok, this nightmare has gone on long enough. Can I wake up now?
November 6, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Ok, this nightmare has gone on long enough. Can I wake up now?
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When Microsoft talks about how it's murdering its climate goals w/ generative AI, it's rationalised on the grounds that demand for AI is huge.
At the same time: they are desperately force-injecting it into every single corner of every single software tool whether it makes sense or not.
At the same time: they are desperately force-injecting it into every single corner of every single software tool whether it makes sense or not.
November 4, 2024 at 9:10 AM
When Microsoft talks about how it's murdering its climate goals w/ generative AI, it's rationalised on the grounds that demand for AI is huge.
At the same time: they are desperately force-injecting it into every single corner of every single software tool whether it makes sense or not.
At the same time: they are desperately force-injecting it into every single corner of every single software tool whether it makes sense or not.
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Behold, EIA developed a new Sankey diagram to represent the U.S. energy system! 🔌💡 www.eia.gov/totalenergy/...
🧵👇
🧵👇
October 29, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Behold, EIA developed a new Sankey diagram to represent the U.S. energy system! 🔌💡 www.eia.gov/totalenergy/...
🧵👇
🧵👇
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The US Senate approved three new commissioners for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, giving the key regulator a full quorum of five members and ensuring Democrats hold a 3-2 majority through at least June 2026.
apnews.com/article/ener...
apnews.com/article/ener...
June 13, 2024 at 10:55 PM
The US Senate approved three new commissioners for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, giving the key regulator a full quorum of five members and ensuring Democrats hold a 3-2 majority through at least June 2026.
apnews.com/article/ener...
apnews.com/article/ener...
Heartland Institute is building a a network of thermometers to prove that the US isn’t warming…smacks of people accidentally proving the earth is round when trying to prove their flat earth theories!
The deliberate manufacturing of misinformation continues to be the tactic of choice by actors obstructing climate action:
www.eenews.net/articles/cli...
www.eenews.net/articles/cli...
Climate denial group wants to subvert NOAA data with its own
The Heartland Institute seeks to build a nationwide network of temperature-monitoring stations.
www.eenews.net
June 12, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Heartland Institute is building a a network of thermometers to prove that the US isn’t warming…smacks of people accidentally proving the earth is round when trying to prove their flat earth theories!
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Wind & solar, which grew 55% from 2019 to 2023 to supply 14% of US electricity, produced $259B in climate & clean air benefits, finds LBNL researchers. That's $143/MWh for wind & $100/MWh for solar or $36/MWh & $17/MWh if considering air pollution only.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Increasing use of renewable energy in US yields billions of dollars of benefits
New study published in Cell Reports Sustainability finds emission reductions provided $249bn of climate and health benefits
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Wind & solar, which grew 55% from 2019 to 2023 to supply 14% of US electricity, produced $259B in climate & clean air benefits, finds LBNL researchers. That's $143/MWh for wind & $100/MWh for solar or $36/MWh & $17/MWh if considering air pollution only.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...