Jack Austin
@jackaustinnews.bsky.social
Clean energy advocate. Poet. Blues journalist + climate journalist. ⚛️🎵📷
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Chicago teens are re-shaping climate action—through murals, storytelling, and science-driven art. At the heart: community, creativity and the motto: “We make climate personal.” 🌍👏 Read their story. climatechange.medill.northwestern.edu/creativity-a...
Creativity and community: Chicago teens redefine climate activism through art, science, and storytelling – Climate Change
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November 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Chicago teens are re-shaping climate action—through murals, storytelling, and science-driven art. At the heart: community, creativity and the motto: “We make climate personal.” 🌍👏 Read their story. climatechange.medill.northwestern.edu/creativity-a...
🎶 Crossroads Chicago is LIVE!
I’m behind the mic as your DJ and founder, spinning blues, jazz, soul, gospel, rock & Latin flavors—music born at the crossroads that made the Chicago Sound.
Your nonstop link to Maxwell Street.
Tune in: live365.com/station/Cros... 🔊🔥
I’m behind the mic as your DJ and founder, spinning blues, jazz, soul, gospel, rock & Latin flavors—music born at the crossroads that made the Chicago Sound.
Your nonstop link to Maxwell Street.
Tune in: live365.com/station/Cros... 🔊🔥
Crossroads Chicago Radio - Free Internet Radio - Live365
Blues and everything in between. A lot of different genres met at the Crossroads of Chicago and formed the Chicago Sound. We have Blues, Jazz, Doo Woo, R&B, Soul, Soul Jazz, Rock...and don't forget ...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM
🎶 Crossroads Chicago is LIVE!
I’m behind the mic as your DJ and founder, spinning blues, jazz, soul, gospel, rock & Latin flavors—music born at the crossroads that made the Chicago Sound.
Your nonstop link to Maxwell Street.
Tune in: live365.com/station/Cros... 🔊🔥
I’m behind the mic as your DJ and founder, spinning blues, jazz, soul, gospel, rock & Latin flavors—music born at the crossroads that made the Chicago Sound.
Your nonstop link to Maxwell Street.
Tune in: live365.com/station/Cros... 🔊🔥
"Oceanographer Lynne Talley sounds alarm on rising seas" - Talley spoke about how climate change is affecting ocean patterns at the Comer Climate Conference. climatechange.medill.northwestern.edu/oceanographe...
Oceanographer Lynne Talley sounds alarm on rising seas – Climate Change
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November 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"Oceanographer Lynne Talley sounds alarm on rising seas" - Talley spoke about how climate change is affecting ocean patterns at the Comer Climate Conference. climatechange.medill.northwestern.edu/oceanographe...
Artists and designers push for dignity and equity in their work. One of my latest articles. design.newcity.com/2025/11/05/a...
Acts of Repair: Centering Dignity in Design | Newcity Design
At this year’s Deem Symposium, creators and community organizers consider how design can heal histories and shape equitable futures.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Artists and designers push for dignity and equity in their work. One of my latest articles. design.newcity.com/2025/11/05/a...
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Nuclear industry waste specialist turned nuclear advocate Jim Hopf shares nuclear stories on Twitter and wrote op-eds that helped saved Diablo Canyon and Illinois nuclear plants from premature closure. Read on to hear his story, our February Ally of the Month.
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Jim Hopf, Nuclear Waste Specialist, Nuclear Engineer, Californian Advocate, February ‘25 — Stand Up for Nuclear
With over 20 years of experience in nuclear waste management, Jim Hopf retired early to dedicate himself to nuclear advocacy. He has been a key voice in the fight for nuclear energy, sharing critical ...
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May 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Nuclear industry waste specialist turned nuclear advocate Jim Hopf shares nuclear stories on Twitter and wrote op-eds that helped saved Diablo Canyon and Illinois nuclear plants from premature closure. Read on to hear his story, our February Ally of the Month.
standupfornuclear.org/ally-of-the-...
standupfornuclear.org/ally-of-the-...
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Ally of the month - Grid expert, mountain climber, skier, and mom, Ella Rose, advocates for nuclear energy as the President of the Colorado Nuclear Alliance & photovoltaics in rural communities through her business Rose Energy.
Read her story standupfornuclear.org/ally-of-the-...
Read her story standupfornuclear.org/ally-of-the-...
April 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Ally of the month - Grid expert, mountain climber, skier, and mom, Ella Rose, advocates for nuclear energy as the President of the Colorado Nuclear Alliance & photovoltaics in rural communities through her business Rose Energy.
Read her story standupfornuclear.org/ally-of-the-...
Read her story standupfornuclear.org/ally-of-the-...
Political Scientist Mads Bunch Larsen wants to expose the dirty underside of Denmark’s renewable energy grid, including imported biomass. Larsen advocates for nuclear as a tool for decarbonization and energy security. We are proud to present Larsen as our February ally of the month.
Mads Bunch Larsen, Danish Political Scientist, Outdoorsman, Nuclear Advocate, February 25’ — Stand Up for Nuclear
Mads Bunch Larsen, advocates for nuclear energy in Denmark as a board member of Foreningen Atomkraft Ja Tak, challenging the prevailing notion that the country is a clean energy leader. Larsen hopes t...
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March 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Political Scientist Mads Bunch Larsen wants to expose the dirty underside of Denmark’s renewable energy grid, including imported biomass. Larsen advocates for nuclear as a tool for decarbonization and energy security. We are proud to present Larsen as our February ally of the month.
"Standin' at the door": fiery electric blues infused with gospel. Check my latest review for Blues Blast Magazine! www.bluesblastmagazine.com/mountain-vie...
Mountain View Gospel Blues – Standin’ at the Door | Album Review
Mountain View Gospel Blues - Standin’ at the Door Don Hoffman - 2024 https://soundcloud.com/hoffman50287 9 tracks; 50 minutes Ever since the quiet reception of Mountain View Gospel Blues’ 2024 releas...
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February 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
"Standin' at the door": fiery electric blues infused with gospel. Check my latest review for Blues Blast Magazine! www.bluesblastmagazine.com/mountain-vie...
I am thrilled to announce my first solo photography exhibit, a series titled "Spiritual Journey", exploring resilience and consciousness, on display at Evanston Art Center for March and part of April. All are welcome to the opening reception on March 2, from 1-4 PM. I hope to see you there!
Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey | Evanston Art Center
On View: March 8 - April 13, 2025 Opening reception Sunday, March 2, 1-4pm RSVP Jack Austin is a multi-disciplinary creative, who explores humanity, consciousness, and natural beauty through photograp...
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February 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I am thrilled to announce my first solo photography exhibit, a series titled "Spiritual Journey", exploring resilience and consciousness, on display at Evanston Art Center for March and part of April. All are welcome to the opening reception on March 2, from 1-4 PM. I hope to see you there!
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New York’s clean energy future needs nuclear energy! 🌍⚡
Let's remind Governor Kathy Hochul why supporting existing & new nuclear is vital for climate goals, energy security, union jobs, & land conservation. Call or write today to make your voice heard! 📞✍️ #NuclearForNY
www.nuclearny.org/action/
Let's remind Governor Kathy Hochul why supporting existing & new nuclear is vital for climate goals, energy security, union jobs, & land conservation. Call or write today to make your voice heard! 📞✍️ #NuclearForNY
www.nuclearny.org/action/
Action - Nuclear New York
When New York's Climate Action Council unveiled its draft climate plan in early 2022, it looked like the state was determined to repeat Germany's mistake of abandoning nuclear power. But today, more a...
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January 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
New York’s clean energy future needs nuclear energy! 🌍⚡
Let's remind Governor Kathy Hochul why supporting existing & new nuclear is vital for climate goals, energy security, union jobs, & land conservation. Call or write today to make your voice heard! 📞✍️ #NuclearForNY
www.nuclearny.org/action/
Let's remind Governor Kathy Hochul why supporting existing & new nuclear is vital for climate goals, energy security, union jobs, & land conservation. Call or write today to make your voice heard! 📞✍️ #NuclearForNY
www.nuclearny.org/action/
3 things I learned from interviewing Guido Núñez-Mujica about his nuclear philosophy:
1. Energy offers hope to developing nations around the globe.
2. The Nuclear Industry needs to reclaim pride in its work.
3. The gap in Spanish energy content hinders nuclear energy development in Latin America.
1. Energy offers hope to developing nations around the globe.
2. The Nuclear Industry needs to reclaim pride in its work.
3. The gap in Spanish energy content hinders nuclear energy development in Latin America.
Guido Núñez-Mujica, Venezuelan Data Scientist, Nuclear Advocate, December ‘24 — Stand Up for Nuclear
Guido Núñez-Mujica, a data scientist with the Anthropocene Institute, aims to spread pride throughout the nuclear industry. He fights for the development of nuclear energy in California, Latin America...
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January 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
3 things I learned from interviewing Guido Núñez-Mujica about his nuclear philosophy:
1. Energy offers hope to developing nations around the globe.
2. The Nuclear Industry needs to reclaim pride in its work.
3. The gap in Spanish energy content hinders nuclear energy development in Latin America.
1. Energy offers hope to developing nations around the globe.
2. The Nuclear Industry needs to reclaim pride in its work.
3. The gap in Spanish energy content hinders nuclear energy development in Latin America.
Proud to present @standupfornuclear.org’s latest ally of the month - @osguido.bsky.social. Guido is a Venezuelan data scientist fighting for nuclear energy in California, Latin America, and beyond. Read on to hear his story. standupfornuclear.org/ally-of-the-...
Guido Núñez-Mujica, Venezuelan Data Scientist, Nuclear Advocate, December ‘24 — Stand Up for Nuclear
Guido Núñez-Mujica, a data scientist with the Anthropocene Institute, aims to spread pride throughout the nuclear industry. He fights for the development of nuclear energy in California, Latin America...
standupfornuclear.org
January 11, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Proud to present @standupfornuclear.org’s latest ally of the month - @osguido.bsky.social. Guido is a Venezuelan data scientist fighting for nuclear energy in California, Latin America, and beyond. Read on to hear his story. standupfornuclear.org/ally-of-the-...
My poem, “Shines and Shines”, has been published in the most recent volume of Turtle Way, Volume 10, Issue 1. Proud to be featured among many other talented writers exploring mental health. turtleway.wordpress.com/2025/01/03/s...
January 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
My poem, “Shines and Shines”, has been published in the most recent volume of Turtle Way, Volume 10, Issue 1. Proud to be featured among many other talented writers exploring mental health. turtleway.wordpress.com/2025/01/03/s...
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☢️ ❤️ 🌳 Ohio governor Mike DeWine signs bipartisan bill to classify nuclear energy as green energy
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New Ohio law designates nuclear power as ‘green energy’ - Daily Energy Insider
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Dec. 19 signed into law state legislation that designates nuclear power as “green energy” and expands oil and natural gas hydraulic fracking leases on state land. S...
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January 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
☢️ ❤️ 🌳 Ohio governor Mike DeWine signs bipartisan bill to classify nuclear energy as green energy
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dailyenergyinsider.com/news/46699-n...
Nothing in Rambling's latest release "Live at Bush Hall" captured a special night dedicated to early Delta Blues music and especially the iconic front-woman, Memphis Minnie. Check my latest Blues Blast Magazine review for a deeper dive. www.bluesblastmagazine.com/nothing-in-r...
Nothing in Rambling – Live at Bush Hall | Album Review
Nothing in Rambling - Live at Bush Hall Self Release - 2024 www.nothinginrambling.com 8 tracks; 29 minutes Live at Bush Hall (2024), Sister Suzie and Andy Twyman’s debut together, delivers a high spir...
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December 12, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Nothing in Rambling's latest release "Live at Bush Hall" captured a special night dedicated to early Delta Blues music and especially the iconic front-woman, Memphis Minnie. Check my latest Blues Blast Magazine review for a deeper dive. www.bluesblastmagazine.com/nothing-in-r...
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This Radiant Energy report on restarting German nuclear is a thing of beauty.
December 4, 2024 at 4:19 PM
This Radiant Energy report on restarting German nuclear is a thing of beauty.
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New York Times: "Nuclear Power was once shunned at climate talks. Now, its a rising star."
I love the NIMBY aesthetic in the header image (Nuclear in my back yard) 🔌💡
✍️ @bradplumer.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/c...
I love the NIMBY aesthetic in the header image (Nuclear in my back yard) 🔌💡
✍️ @bradplumer.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/c...
Nuclear Power Was Once Shunned at Climate Talks. Now, It’s a Rising Star.
Growing worldwide energy demand and other factors have shifted the calculus, but hurdles still lie ahead.
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November 15, 2024 at 5:25 PM
New York Times: "Nuclear Power was once shunned at climate talks. Now, its a rising star."
I love the NIMBY aesthetic in the header image (Nuclear in my back yard) 🔌💡
✍️ @bradplumer.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/c...
I love the NIMBY aesthetic in the header image (Nuclear in my back yard) 🔌💡
✍️ @bradplumer.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/c...
“Lizard Land” - published in Euphony, the University of Chicago’s Literary Journal. Winter 2024, Volume 24.
November 14, 2024 at 11:45 PM
“Lizard Land” - published in Euphony, the University of Chicago’s Literary Journal. Winter 2024, Volume 24.
Take an inside look at Spain's first large-scale pro-nuclear demonstration. In March, international clean energy advocates from 11 countries convened in Barcelona to protest the closure of Spain's 7 nuclear plants. Hear their perspectives. youtu.be/_6ARIXpv40g?...
Stand Up for Nuclear Spain: Barcelona, 2024
YouTube video by Stand Up For Nuclear
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November 14, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Take an inside look at Spain's first large-scale pro-nuclear demonstration. In March, international clean energy advocates from 11 countries convened in Barcelona to protest the closure of Spain's 7 nuclear plants. Hear their perspectives. youtu.be/_6ARIXpv40g?...
A mixture of elegant, raunchy, and stirring blues tunes, driven primarily by piano and Lee Kanhehira’s vocals, The Chicago Blues Piano Trio!! is one of the best blues releases of 2024. My latest review for Blues Blast Magazine. www.bluesblastmagazine.com/lee-kanehira...
Lee Kanehira – The Chicago Blues Piano Trio!! | Album Review
Lee Kanehira - The Chicago Blues Piano Trio!! Waggy Murphy’s Records - 2024 https://leebluespiano.blog/ 9 tracks; 30 minutes Lee Kanehira’s third solo release, The Chicago Blues Piano Trio!!, presen...
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November 14, 2024 at 7:39 PM
A mixture of elegant, raunchy, and stirring blues tunes, driven primarily by piano and Lee Kanhehira’s vocals, The Chicago Blues Piano Trio!! is one of the best blues releases of 2024. My latest review for Blues Blast Magazine. www.bluesblastmagazine.com/lee-kanehira...