totaltopographer
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October 31, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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NEW from me: China's CO2 emissions fell ~1.6% in the first quarter and have now been flat or down for more than a year. This is the first time on record that emissions are falling due to clean energy growth, not slow power demand.
NEW – Analysis: Clean energy just put China’s CO2 emissions into reverse for first time | @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/6eAcjRU
Read here: buff.ly/6eAcjRU
May 15, 2025 at 5:45 AM
NEW from me: China's CO2 emissions fell ~1.6% in the first quarter and have now been flat or down for more than a year. This is the first time on record that emissions are falling due to clean energy growth, not slow power demand.
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We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
April 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
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In other words, more than ten years worth of projected tariff “revenue”. 🤡
April 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
In other words, more than ten years worth of projected tariff “revenue”. 🤡
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US govt has asked Denmark if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices. The request coincides with a raft of new US tariffs on countries, including in Europe -- and also threatened economic sanctions unless Denmark hands over control of Greenland www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland
Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower them
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 1:55 AM
US govt has asked Denmark if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices. The request coincides with a raft of new US tariffs on countries, including in Europe -- and also threatened economic sanctions unless Denmark hands over control of Greenland www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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📢 App Version 1.99 is rolling out now (1/5)
With every update, we’re aiming to make the Internet less toxic, more fun, and more in your control.
• 3 minute videos!
• A separate request inbox for DMs from unknown users
• Mute accounts more quickly
With every update, we’re aiming to make the Internet less toxic, more fun, and more in your control.
• 3 minute videos!
• A separate request inbox for DMs from unknown users
• Mute accounts more quickly
March 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
📢 App Version 1.99 is rolling out now (1/5)
With every update, we’re aiming to make the Internet less toxic, more fun, and more in your control.
• 3 minute videos!
• A separate request inbox for DMs from unknown users
• Mute accounts more quickly
With every update, we’re aiming to make the Internet less toxic, more fun, and more in your control.
• 3 minute videos!
• A separate request inbox for DMs from unknown users
• Mute accounts more quickly
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Scoop: ~33% of NWS offices no longer have sufficient staffing to safely keep 24/7 operations.
Critically understaffed @nws.noaa.gov offices now include:
Boston
Miami
Houston
Omaha
Wichita
Kansas City
Marquette, MI
Sioux Falls, SD
Rapid City, SD
Cheyenne, WY
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Critically understaffed @nws.noaa.gov offices now include:
Boston
Miami
Houston
Omaha
Wichita
Kansas City
Marquette, MI
Sioux Falls, SD
Rapid City, SD
Cheyenne, WY
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump layoffs have hollowed out key weather monitoring staff amid storm season
The National Weather Service has lost about 10% of its staff, hitting offices prone to severe weather hardest
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Scoop: ~33% of NWS offices no longer have sufficient staffing to safely keep 24/7 operations.
Critically understaffed @nws.noaa.gov offices now include:
Boston
Miami
Houston
Omaha
Wichita
Kansas City
Marquette, MI
Sioux Falls, SD
Rapid City, SD
Cheyenne, WY
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Critically understaffed @nws.noaa.gov offices now include:
Boston
Miami
Houston
Omaha
Wichita
Kansas City
Marquette, MI
Sioux Falls, SD
Rapid City, SD
Cheyenne, WY
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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BLOOMBERG: “.. Multiple firms, including Comerica Bank, Evercore ISI and Barclays, say there could be up to half a million job losses by the end of the year ..”
@bloomberg.com #NFP 🇺🇸
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@bloomberg.com #NFP 🇺🇸
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
March 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
BLOOMBERG: “.. Multiple firms, including Comerica Bank, Evercore ISI and Barclays, say there could be up to half a million job losses by the end of the year ..”
@bloomberg.com #NFP 🇺🇸
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@bloomberg.com #NFP 🇺🇸
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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NEW: A now-deleted list containing hundreds of US government properties that the General Services Administration (GSA) plans to sell includes most of a sprawling, highly sensitive federal complex in Springfield, Virginia that also houses a secretive CIA facility, WIRED has learned.
A Sensitive Complex Housing a CIA Facility Was on GSA's List of US Properties for Sale
Plans to redevelop a Northern Virginia warehouse site have long been complicated by the area’s worst-kept secret—the presence of a CIA facility. The GSA put the site up for sale anyway.
www.wired.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
NEW: A now-deleted list containing hundreds of US government properties that the General Services Administration (GSA) plans to sell includes most of a sprawling, highly sensitive federal complex in Springfield, Virginia that also houses a secretive CIA facility, WIRED has learned.
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Here is some truth: Putin invaded Ukraine. NATO is the most successful military alliance in history. Since 1945, American leadership has ensured freedom and security for ourselves and millions of others around the world.
March 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Here is some truth: Putin invaded Ukraine. NATO is the most successful military alliance in history. Since 1945, American leadership has ensured freedom and security for ourselves and millions of others around the world.
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Every single politician in America, especially Republican could learn a lesson about not cravenly debasing yourself like a pathetic meek coward. (There are other terms that come to mind.)
Baier: Right. I'm not hearing from you, Mr. President, a thought that you owe the president an apology?
Zelenskyy: No. I respect president. And I respect American people. And I'm not sure that we did something bad
Zelenskyy: No. I respect president. And I respect American people. And I'm not sure that we did something bad
February 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Every single politician in America, especially Republican could learn a lesson about not cravenly debasing yourself like a pathetic meek coward. (There are other terms that come to mind.)
February 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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February 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Pro-Ukrainian demonstration in Washington today.
February 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Pro-Ukrainian demonstration in Washington today.
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How it started/How it's going
February 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
How it started/How it's going
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“.. this [DOGE] narrative should end very soon,” the official said. “Probably the best way for that to happen is no more town halls.”
@nbcnews.com
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@nbcnews.com
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February 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
“.. this [DOGE] narrative should end very soon,” the official said. “Probably the best way for that to happen is no more town halls.”
@nbcnews.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
@nbcnews.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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(Guardian) - Sales of new Tesla cars almost halved in Europe last month, .. down 45% .. indicating waning demand for the US carmaker’s vehicles ..
“.. Tesla’s share of the market dropped to 1% from 1.8%.” $TSLA
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
“.. Tesla’s share of the market dropped to 1% from 1.8%.” $TSLA
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
February 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
(Guardian) - Sales of new Tesla cars almost halved in Europe last month, .. down 45% .. indicating waning demand for the US carmaker’s vehicles ..
“.. Tesla’s share of the market dropped to 1% from 1.8%.” $TSLA
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
“.. Tesla’s share of the market dropped to 1% from 1.8%.” $TSLA
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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“Trump has spent more personal time trying to negotiate a truce to professional golf’s civil war — including a three-hour meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday that included Tiger Woods — than he has dedicated to trying …to keep the government funded.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Column | Congress ignores looming shutdown to focus on tax cuts, agency layoffs
Trump and Republican congressional leaders could fumble their way into a prolonged and painful shutdown of the federal government as a March 14 deadline looms.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
“Trump has spent more personal time trying to negotiate a truce to professional golf’s civil war — including a three-hour meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday that included Tiger Woods — than he has dedicated to trying …to keep the government funded.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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February 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Hostile Government Takeover
It's a bop
It's a bop
February 18, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Hostile Government Takeover
It's a bop
It's a bop
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Your weather app gets its info because of NOAA.
Your mail arrives at your home because of USPS.
Your plane navigates the skies because of the FAA.
Your food is safer -- and we get alerts when it isn't -- because of USDA.
You hear about earthquakes *worldwide* because of USGS.
Your mail arrives at your home because of USPS.
Your plane navigates the skies because of the FAA.
Your food is safer -- and we get alerts when it isn't -- because of USDA.
You hear about earthquakes *worldwide* because of USGS.
February 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Your weather app gets its info because of NOAA.
Your mail arrives at your home because of USPS.
Your plane navigates the skies because of the FAA.
Your food is safer -- and we get alerts when it isn't -- because of USDA.
You hear about earthquakes *worldwide* because of USGS.
Your mail arrives at your home because of USPS.
Your plane navigates the skies because of the FAA.
Your food is safer -- and we get alerts when it isn't -- because of USDA.
You hear about earthquakes *worldwide* because of USGS.
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Every Winter ends.
February 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Every Winter ends.
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Unions for federal workers have filed a lawsuit to block Trump's mass firings of probationary federal employees — alleging that officials are exploiting and misusing the probationary period.
The unions say the firings are "one of the most massive employment frauds in the history of this country."
The unions say the firings are "one of the most massive employment frauds in the history of this country."
February 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Unions for federal workers have filed a lawsuit to block Trump's mass firings of probationary federal employees — alleging that officials are exploiting and misusing the probationary period.
The unions say the firings are "one of the most massive employment frauds in the history of this country."
The unions say the firings are "one of the most massive employment frauds in the history of this country."