@eyeeric.bsky.social
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USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
December 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
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Closing NCAR because it produces "climate alarmism" is like closing the fire department because it produces "fire alarmism"
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
A low point
Things will get better....I think
billmckibben.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Closing NCAR because it produces "climate alarmism" is like closing the fire department because it produces "fire alarmism"
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
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Imagine interviewing a victim of torture and independently confirming the details of his torture and then being told you can’t broadcast it because the people who ordered the torture wouldn’t give their side of the story.
December 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Imagine interviewing a victim of torture and independently confirming the details of his torture and then being told you can’t broadcast it because the people who ordered the torture wouldn’t give their side of the story.
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This is madness. Freezing offshore wind projects in progress will waste money, cost jobs, make electricity less reliable and more expensive, and will cause health harms given that fossil fuels will be used instead.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Interior pauses construction of all offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns
The halts of five projects is a major ramp up of the administration's hostility toward the industry in the United States.
www.politico.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This is madness. Freezing offshore wind projects in progress will waste money, cost jobs, make electricity less reliable and more expensive, and will cause health harms given that fossil fuels will be used instead.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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So Bari Weiss’s first real editorial intervention at CBS is to repress coverage of American concentration camps.
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
So Bari Weiss’s first real editorial intervention at CBS is to repress coverage of American concentration camps.
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You know what hasn't been tried in any of the countries cited here? A full on push to a globally-leading clean energy economy and a better future. Does no one think that's worth trying at least once? After all, "you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face while sitting in front of a window .
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face while sitting in front of a window .
media.tenor.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
You know what hasn't been tried in any of the countries cited here? A full on push to a globally-leading clean energy economy and a better future. Does no one think that's worth trying at least once? After all, "you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
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Injecting toxic, radioactive gas & oil wastes into wells and its migration into oil wells threatens drinking water in Washington County, Ohio.
Stream tonight at 6 p.m. to find out what three experts know from decades of study. bit.ly/44vrJQk
@peopleoverpetro.bsky.social @healthylakes.org
Stream tonight at 6 p.m. to find out what three experts know from decades of study. bit.ly/44vrJQk
@peopleoverpetro.bsky.social @healthylakes.org
Washington Co. for Safe Drinking Water
Washington County for Safe Drinking Water
bit.ly
December 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Injecting toxic, radioactive gas & oil wastes into wells and its migration into oil wells threatens drinking water in Washington County, Ohio.
Stream tonight at 6 p.m. to find out what three experts know from decades of study. bit.ly/44vrJQk
@peopleoverpetro.bsky.social @healthylakes.org
Stream tonight at 6 p.m. to find out what three experts know from decades of study. bit.ly/44vrJQk
@peopleoverpetro.bsky.social @healthylakes.org
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Fuel-cell emissions from Amazon 73 MW data center in Hilliard likely to increase rare child cancers, respiratory illness near homes, schools and parks. @ccbecker271.bsky.social for @ohiocapitaljournal.com : bit.ly/3YkTNlM
Horrifying.
@columbusfreepress.bsky.social @nbc4i.com @dispatch.com
Horrifying.
@columbusfreepress.bsky.social @nbc4i.com @dispatch.com
I told Ohio lawmakers that a new law would put gas plants in residential areas. Now it’s happening. • Ohio Capital Journal
According to Data Center Map, there are now 215 data centers in Ohio, of which 133 are in Central Ohio. Many are in residential areas. Thanks to a new law, gas fuel cell power supplies that release ca...
bit.ly
December 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Fuel-cell emissions from Amazon 73 MW data center in Hilliard likely to increase rare child cancers, respiratory illness near homes, schools and parks. @ccbecker271.bsky.social for @ohiocapitaljournal.com : bit.ly/3YkTNlM
Horrifying.
@columbusfreepress.bsky.social @nbc4i.com @dispatch.com
Horrifying.
@columbusfreepress.bsky.social @nbc4i.com @dispatch.com
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I honestly think that many people don't know what their public libraries offer besides books. I think that everyone should go on a public library treasure hunt in 2026. Go explore what your library systems offer at no cost to you. Report back to me :)
“I miss blockbuster video” the library has every dvd totally untouched and I never see you there
December 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I honestly think that many people don't know what their public libraries offer besides books. I think that everyone should go on a public library treasure hunt in 2026. Go explore what your library systems offer at no cost to you. Report back to me :)
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someone should invent a thing that's like a university but it's goal is to facilitate learning
December 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
someone should invent a thing that's like a university but it's goal is to facilitate learning
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Here at the US Capitol to talk with some senators about the risks and harms of carbon capture and storage, which is mostly used to extract more oil from ground, enjoys taxpayer subsidies, is prone to escape, threatens drinking water and public health, and is generally scammy.
Science belongs here.
Science belongs here.
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Here at the US Capitol to talk with some senators about the risks and harms of carbon capture and storage, which is mostly used to extract more oil from ground, enjoys taxpayer subsidies, is prone to escape, threatens drinking water and public health, and is generally scammy.
Science belongs here.
Science belongs here.
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“more than 9,000 schools across the country are using solar power and over 6 million students attend a solar-powered school, according to Generation 180, a clean energy nonprofit.”
At a time when public schools are only being defunded, cheaper energy could save them, especially in rural areas.
At a time when public schools are only being defunded, cheaper energy could save them, especially in rural areas.
Ohio needs to stop fracking state parks and Lake Erie. Phase out fossil fuels.
Solar is an energy solution all Ohio school districts could and should implement today: bit.ly/4pZbUcZ
@twrader.bsky.social @kentksmith.bsky.social @ohioea.bsky.social @columbusfreepress.bsky.social @dispatch.com
Solar is an energy solution all Ohio school districts could and should implement today: bit.ly/4pZbUcZ
@twrader.bsky.social @kentksmith.bsky.social @ohioea.bsky.social @columbusfreepress.bsky.social @dispatch.com
How one school district used solar panels to give teachers a $15K pay raise
The initiative has inspired other school districts in the area to follow suit.
bit.ly
December 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“more than 9,000 schools across the country are using solar power and over 6 million students attend a solar-powered school, according to Generation 180, a clean energy nonprofit.”
At a time when public schools are only being defunded, cheaper energy could save them, especially in rural areas.
At a time when public schools are only being defunded, cheaper energy could save them, especially in rural areas.
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PJM's watchdog is asking the right question: Should we connect data centers knowing we can't power them reliably? Some proposals actually include planned blackouts for new customers. That's not a solution—that's admitting failure. https://bit.ly/4pfA9DJ
Watchdog for electric grid in Ohio, other states wants a pause on data centers • Ohio Capital Journal
An oversight group for Ohio’s electric grid operator, PJM Interconnection, is asking federal officials to weigh in on the future of data centers. It contends reliability should be PJM’s north star. Bu...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
PJM's watchdog is asking the right question: Should we connect data centers knowing we can't power them reliably? Some proposals actually include planned blackouts for new customers. That's not a solution—that's admitting failure. https://bit.ly/4pfA9DJ
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Thanks to Joe DeMare for covering this ... no other news outlet did. If what AEP is asking for goes through, it will be the end of residential solar in Ohio. We only had two days over a holiday to comment, but got in over 125 letters.
.@saveohioparks.bsky.social @ccbecker271.bsky.social is interviewed on a "Thanksgiving Massacre," @aepohio.bsky.social's PUCO request over Thanksgiving to halt net metering for those with solar arrays. Begins 11:35:
@joedemare.bsky.social: youtube.com/watch?app=de...
@kentksmith.bsky.social
@joedemare.bsky.social: youtube.com/watch?app=de...
@kentksmith.bsky.social
youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Thanks to Joe DeMare for covering this ... no other news outlet did. If what AEP is asking for goes through, it will be the end of residential solar in Ohio. We only had two days over a holiday to comment, but got in over 125 letters.
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HB 303 means power to the people - literally. Community energy lets Ohioans share in the benefits of locally produced power. The House said yes. Next up: the Senate. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2025/11/24/community-energy-bill-moving-through-state-legislature/stories/20251124088
Community energy bill moving through state legislature
COLUMBUS — Community energy facilities could be developed in Ohio under legislation approved by the Ohio House.
House Bill 303, co-sponsored by state Rep. ...
www.toledoblade.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
HB 303 means power to the people - literally. Community energy lets Ohioans share in the benefits of locally produced power. The House said yes. Next up: the Senate. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2025/11/24/community-energy-bill-moving-through-state-legislature/stories/20251124088
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Data centers are expanding rapidly across Ohio-- big energy and water users likely to spike energy prices while depleting-- even contaminating local water.
Find out what's planned for your community: bit.ly/4ogPceW
@newalbanyohio.bsky.social @kmkowalski.bsky.social @sarahedon.bsky.social
Find out what's planned for your community: bit.ly/4ogPceW
@newalbanyohio.bsky.social @kmkowalski.bsky.social @sarahedon.bsky.social
Ohio Data Centers - Providers Map in Ohio, United States
Data Centers in Ohio with map. List of available providers and facilities in Ohio, United States, including Colocation, Bare Metal Servers, and IaaS Data Centers.
bit.ly
November 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Data centers are expanding rapidly across Ohio-- big energy and water users likely to spike energy prices while depleting-- even contaminating local water.
Find out what's planned for your community: bit.ly/4ogPceW
@newalbanyohio.bsky.social @kmkowalski.bsky.social @sarahedon.bsky.social
Find out what's planned for your community: bit.ly/4ogPceW
@newalbanyohio.bsky.social @kmkowalski.bsky.social @sarahedon.bsky.social
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Sneaky @aepohio.bsky.social wants PUCO to reduce compensation for homeowners using solar energy systems.
Keep net metering as it is-- no punishing clean energy homeowners.
Your input needed today before 5 p.m.! @columbusfreepress.bsky.social : bit.ly/44rnm8I
@butlercountydemsoh.bsky.social
Keep net metering as it is-- no punishing clean energy homeowners.
Your input needed today before 5 p.m.! @columbusfreepress.bsky.social : bit.ly/44rnm8I
@butlercountydemsoh.bsky.social
Protect Solar Credits — PUCO Needs to Hear From Us!
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Sneaky @aepohio.bsky.social wants PUCO to reduce compensation for homeowners using solar energy systems.
Keep net metering as it is-- no punishing clean energy homeowners.
Your input needed today before 5 p.m.! @columbusfreepress.bsky.social : bit.ly/44rnm8I
@butlercountydemsoh.bsky.social
Keep net metering as it is-- no punishing clean energy homeowners.
Your input needed today before 5 p.m.! @columbusfreepress.bsky.social : bit.ly/44rnm8I
@butlercountydemsoh.bsky.social
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Phil Knight is almost single handedly funding the OR GOP, one of the more extreme state GOPs in the country. Keep that in mind next time you’re in the market for sportswear or sneakers. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Nike co-founder Phil Knight makes record-setting donation to help elect Republicans
It is the single largest donation Knight has made to an Oregon candidate or political action committee.
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Phil Knight is almost single handedly funding the OR GOP, one of the more extreme state GOPs in the country. Keep that in mind next time you’re in the market for sportswear or sneakers. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Trump looks like Lenny after he petted the bunny rabbit too hard.
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Trump looks like Lenny after he petted the bunny rabbit too hard.
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this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
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Radiation exposure effects accumulate over time, endangering our health, soils and water.
Randi Pokladnik writes on HB 439– to prohibit gas and oil waste brine-spreading on Ohio roads. Your Ohio News: bit.ly/4ovTNdJ
@twrader.bsky.social @drpeggy70.bsky.social @buckeyeenviro.bsky.social
Randi Pokladnik writes on HB 439– to prohibit gas and oil waste brine-spreading on Ohio roads. Your Ohio News: bit.ly/4ovTNdJ
@twrader.bsky.social @drpeggy70.bsky.social @buckeyeenviro.bsky.social
Bill seeks to end use of radioactive brine on Ohio roadways
Writer urges support for HB 439 to stop use of oil and gas waste as deicer and dust suppressant due to health and environmental risks
bit.ly
October 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Radiation exposure effects accumulate over time, endangering our health, soils and water.
Randi Pokladnik writes on HB 439– to prohibit gas and oil waste brine-spreading on Ohio roads. Your Ohio News: bit.ly/4ovTNdJ
@twrader.bsky.social @drpeggy70.bsky.social @buckeyeenviro.bsky.social
Randi Pokladnik writes on HB 439– to prohibit gas and oil waste brine-spreading on Ohio roads. Your Ohio News: bit.ly/4ovTNdJ
@twrader.bsky.social @drpeggy70.bsky.social @buckeyeenviro.bsky.social
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If the #TrumpShutdown continues, funding for WIC and SNAP food assistance will run out on November 1 – and the blame for millions of kids going hungry will lie on the Congressional Republicans who refuse to do their job and negotiate a bipartisan solution to fund these vital programs.
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If the #TrumpShutdown continues, funding for WIC and SNAP food assistance will run out on November 1 – and the blame for millions of kids going hungry will lie on the Congressional Republicans who refuse to do their job and negotiate a bipartisan solution to fund these vital programs.