@architectswtr.bsky.social
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www.census.gov/construction...
$2.19 Trillion was spent on construction in January, 2025 (as per census).
Roughly half of that was on materials.
That means that over a Trillion dollars was spent on construction materials.
30% of the cost of materials ends up in the trash.
~$300 Billion/mo.
$2.19 Trillion was spent on construction in January, 2025 (as per census).
Roughly half of that was on materials.
That means that over a Trillion dollars was spent on construction materials.
30% of the cost of materials ends up in the trash.
~$300 Billion/mo.
March 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
www.census.gov/construction...
$2.19 Trillion was spent on construction in January, 2025 (as per census).
Roughly half of that was on materials.
That means that over a Trillion dollars was spent on construction materials.
30% of the cost of materials ends up in the trash.
~$300 Billion/mo.
$2.19 Trillion was spent on construction in January, 2025 (as per census).
Roughly half of that was on materials.
That means that over a Trillion dollars was spent on construction materials.
30% of the cost of materials ends up in the trash.
~$300 Billion/mo.
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This week the Trump administration took offline the climate and economic justice mapping tool CEJST.
We, as part of the Public Environmental Data Project, have recreated it.
Here’s our unofficial but functional copy: digitalhistory.github.io/j40-pages/en...
We, as part of the Public Environmental Data Project, have recreated it.
Here’s our unofficial but functional copy: digitalhistory.github.io/j40-pages/en...
Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
This screening tool identifies disadvantaged communities that are underserved &overburdened by pollution. It provides socioeconomic, environmental, health and climate info to inform decisions.
digitalhistory.github.io
January 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This week the Trump administration took offline the climate and economic justice mapping tool CEJST.
We, as part of the Public Environmental Data Project, have recreated it.
Here’s our unofficial but functional copy: digitalhistory.github.io/j40-pages/en...
We, as part of the Public Environmental Data Project, have recreated it.
Here’s our unofficial but functional copy: digitalhistory.github.io/j40-pages/en...
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On January 20, Trump signed Executive Order 14154 (“Unleashing American Energy”) that directed agencies to “immediately pause the disbursement of funds” from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Law (IIJA/BIL). NOTE: EOs do not give agencies special power to break the law.
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January 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
On January 20, Trump signed Executive Order 14154 (“Unleashing American Energy”) that directed agencies to “immediately pause the disbursement of funds” from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Law (IIJA/BIL). NOTE: EOs do not give agencies special power to break the law.
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How to find climate data and science the Trump administration doesn’t want you to see
How to find climate data and science the Trump administration doesn’t want you to see
Several groups are working to preserve webpages, tools and data – some of which have already gone missing from government webpages since the start of the Trump administration.
buff.ly
February 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
How to find climate data and science the Trump administration doesn’t want you to see
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Two years after the #EastPalestine OH train derailment, The Home Depot still sells #PVC building materials made from vinyl chloride.
The Home Depot must ban this #PoisonPlastic to protect communities at risk of vinyl chloride exposure, from Texas to New Jersey.
toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...
The Home Depot must ban this #PoisonPlastic to protect communities at risk of vinyl chloride exposure, from Texas to New Jersey.
toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...
The Home Depot: Vinyl chloride polluted my community in Ohio. Stop selling this poison plastic. - Toxic-Free Future
Tell The Home Depot to ban toxic PVC in building materials like flooring, siding, and packaging.
toxicfreefuture.org
February 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Two years after the #EastPalestine OH train derailment, The Home Depot still sells #PVC building materials made from vinyl chloride.
The Home Depot must ban this #PoisonPlastic to protect communities at risk of vinyl chloride exposure, from Texas to New Jersey.
toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...
The Home Depot must ban this #PoisonPlastic to protect communities at risk of vinyl chloride exposure, from Texas to New Jersey.
toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...
March 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
International Coalition of Architecture Labor Organizations calls for month-long “Work-To-Rule” Labor Action
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
March 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
International Coalition of Architecture Labor Organizations calls for month-long “Work-To-Rule” Labor Action
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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🔥🔥🔥 Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was arrested for civil disobedience after speaking against a MAGA display that the city council of Huntington Beach agreed to put up at the public library…..that’s what’s up….every word👇
February 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
🔥🔥🔥 Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was arrested for civil disobedience after speaking against a MAGA display that the city council of Huntington Beach agreed to put up at the public library…..that’s what’s up….every word👇
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Teamsters President Sean O'Brien downplays Trump's reckless firings of federal workers: "We don't want to see anybody losing their jobs, but he thinks he's within his right."
February 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien downplays Trump's reckless firings of federal workers: "We don't want to see anybody losing their jobs, but he thinks he's within his right."
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Andrew Daley clearly explains why architects need a union here:
https://www.dezeen.com/2022/08/15/architects-reject-follow-your-passion-architectural-workers-united-opinion/ via @dezeen
@jc_myers @arch_workers_u
@Arch_Lobby
https://www.dezeen.com/2022/08/15/architects-reject-follow-your-passion-architectural-workers-united-opinion/ via @dezeen
@jc_myers @arch_workers_u
@Arch_Lobby
"Architects must reject the 'follow your passion' narrati...
Widespread unionization would help architecture businesse...
www.dezeen.com
November 17, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Andrew Daley clearly explains why architects need a union here:
https://www.dezeen.com/2022/08/15/architects-reject-follow-your-passion-architectural-workers-united-opinion/ via @dezeen
@jc_myers @arch_workers_u
@Arch_Lobby
https://www.dezeen.com/2022/08/15/architects-reject-follow-your-passion-architectural-workers-united-opinion/ via @dezeen
@jc_myers @arch_workers_u
@Arch_Lobby
