Jason West
@profjasonwest.bsky.social
Professor at #UNC Environmental Sciences and Engineering working on air pollution, climate change, global health, energy. Opinions my own.
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This is so grim. Science isn’t just something nerds do, but the foundation of the modern world. What the Trump regime has done to US science will harm Americans for generations.
‘Shattered’: US scientists speak out about how Trump policies disrupted their careers
Researchers lay bare the human toll of lay-offs, funding cuts and attacks on science one year after the president’s return to the White House.
www.nature.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM
This is so grim. Science isn’t just something nerds do, but the foundation of the modern world. What the Trump regime has done to US science will harm Americans for generations.
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EPA proposes to stop measuring benefits of environmental regulations, just industry costs.
Seat belts cost car companies money.
Pollution controls on coal plants cost utilities money.
Water quality standards cost industry money.
EPA says ignore the lives they save.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
Seat belts cost car companies money.
Pollution controls on coal plants cost utilities money.
Water quality standards cost industry money.
EPA says ignore the lives they save.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:42 PM
EPA proposes to stop measuring benefits of environmental regulations, just industry costs.
Seat belts cost car companies money.
Pollution controls on coal plants cost utilities money.
Water quality standards cost industry money.
EPA says ignore the lives they save.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
Seat belts cost car companies money.
Pollution controls on coal plants cost utilities money.
Water quality standards cost industry money.
EPA says ignore the lives they save.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
Trump announces intention to pull the US out of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The US has been a member since 1992 under Pres. George H. W. Bush, and it has no binding commitments to reduce emissions.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/c...
The US has been a member since 1992 under Pres. George H. W. Bush, and it has no binding commitments to reduce emissions.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/c...
What Is the UNFCCC and Why Is the U.S. Pulling Out?
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Trump announces intention to pull the US out of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The US has been a member since 1992 under Pres. George H. W. Bush, and it has no binding commitments to reduce emissions.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/c...
The US has been a member since 1992 under Pres. George H. W. Bush, and it has no binding commitments to reduce emissions.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/c...
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"What is truly contrary to the interests of the United States is the willful ignorance of the Trump administration on issues like climate change & vaccine safety. Such ignorance is also contrary to the interests of all global citizens who seek to live and thrive on this pale blue dot in the cosmos."
Pulling out of 66 international organizations, Trump turns his back on science, facts, reason
Under the Trump Administration, international law, conserving nature, protecting children from war, developing renewable energy, and building peace are issues antithetical to US interests.
thebulletin.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM
"What is truly contrary to the interests of the United States is the willful ignorance of the Trump administration on issues like climate change & vaccine safety. Such ignorance is also contrary to the interests of all global citizens who seek to live and thrive on this pale blue dot in the cosmos."
"If you’re only considering the costs to industry and you’re ignoring the benefits, then you can’t justify any regulations that protect public health, which is the very reason that E.P.A. was set up"
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
"If you’re only considering the costs to industry and you’re ignoring the benefits, then you can’t justify any regulations that protect public health, which is the very reason that E.P.A. was set up"
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
Gerrymandered SCOTUS approves more extreme gerrymander of already gerrymandered House seats, furthering the cause of minority dictatorship.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Texas Voting Maps
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Gerrymandered SCOTUS approves more extreme gerrymander of already gerrymandered House seats, furthering the cause of minority dictatorship.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
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Donald J. Trump, as West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom drew her last breath. She had been placed in harm’s way only because of his disregard for the law and Constitution.
November 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Donald J. Trump, as West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom drew her last breath. She had been placed in harm’s way only because of his disregard for the law and Constitution.
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There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?
My L2 electric car charger can vary its current between 6 Amps and 40 Amps.
Does anyone know whether it charges more or less efficiently at higher Amps?
Does anyone know whether it charges more or less efficiently at higher Amps?
November 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
My L2 electric car charger can vary its current between 6 Amps and 40 Amps.
Does anyone know whether it charges more or less efficiently at higher Amps?
Does anyone know whether it charges more or less efficiently at higher Amps?
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On NC State’s campus, hundreds of students protest as fears of ICE persist ncnewsline.com/2025/11/21/o...
On NC State’s campus, hundreds of students protest as fears of ICE persist • NC Newsline
As final exams approach at N.C. State, stress over studies has been overtaken for some by fear of the federal immigration crackdown in Raleigh.
ncnewsline.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
On NC State’s campus, hundreds of students protest as fears of ICE persist ncnewsline.com/2025/11/21/o...
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COP30 concluded just like anyone who's been paying attention should have expected. This article is correct that the outcome of the 2 week meeting on the edge of the Amazon is not "nearly enough to stave off the ravages of climate breakdown." #sigh 🔥🌎🔥 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
Wealthy countries should triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
COP30 concluded just like anyone who's been paying attention should have expected. This article is correct that the outcome of the 2 week meeting on the edge of the Amazon is not "nearly enough to stave off the ravages of climate breakdown." #sigh 🔥🌎🔥 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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After two weeks of #COP30 negotiations, countries agreed to BEGIN DISCUSSIONS on fossil fuel phase out. And as the article says, "they achieved this incremental progress only in the teeth of implacable opposition from oil-producing countries."
THIS is the problem with requiring unanimous decisions.
THIS is the problem with requiring unanimous decisions.
End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
After two weeks of #COP30 negotiations, countries agreed to BEGIN DISCUSSIONS on fossil fuel phase out. And as the article says, "they achieved this incremental progress only in the teeth of implacable opposition from oil-producing countries."
THIS is the problem with requiring unanimous decisions.
THIS is the problem with requiring unanimous decisions.
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ICE’s Detention Center outside Chicago was sued on October 30 for allegedly abusing detainees. One day later, a "system crash" lost all video footage that could have shown how detainees were being treated. trib.al/QwT3aqI
November 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
ICE’s Detention Center outside Chicago was sued on October 30 for allegedly abusing detainees. One day later, a "system crash" lost all video footage that could have shown how detainees were being treated. trib.al/QwT3aqI
King Trump says Off with their heads
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 AM
King Trump says Off with their heads
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Trump calls for Democratic members of Congress to be hanged
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Trump calls for Democratic members of Congress to be hanged
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ICE PROTEST CHARLOTTE NC 💪 ✊
Tonight 11/19/25
Tonight 11/19/25
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
ICE PROTEST CHARLOTTE NC 💪 ✊
Tonight 11/19/25
Tonight 11/19/25
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We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
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reminder that Donald Trump said on the record that he partied with his buddy Jeffrey Epstein and women “on the younger side” and yet we’re pretending like the natural of their relationship is some big mystery
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
reminder that Donald Trump said on the record that he partied with his buddy Jeffrey Epstein and women “on the younger side” and yet we’re pretending like the natural of their relationship is some big mystery
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Ojo Obrero
Ojo Obrero: Immigration advocacy and community engagement platform
ojonc.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Hundreds of people gathered in North Carolina to protest the U.S. Border Patrol’s operations in the region.
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Hundreds of people gathered in North Carolina to protest the U.S. Border Patrol’s operations in the region.
Such an important argument now. We're not making anyone healthier by continuing to fuel climate change.
Ignoring science, ignoring climate change, and ignoring environmental health harms everyone's health.
#COP30
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
Ignoring science, ignoring climate change, and ignoring environmental health harms everyone's health.
#COP30
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.
theconversation.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Such an important argument now. We're not making anyone healthier by continuing to fuel climate change.
Ignoring science, ignoring climate change, and ignoring environmental health harms everyone's health.
#COP30
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
Ignoring science, ignoring climate change, and ignoring environmental health harms everyone's health.
#COP30
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
Two Mexican businesses in Carrboro Plaza are closed
I heard reports of ICE at Carrboro Plaza.
Nothing happening there now.
Anyone know more?
Nothing happening there now.
Anyone know more?
Three people were kidnapped off the street in Carrboro!😱it’s here folks, time to organize the resistance. Push the Icestapo out of our communities!
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Two Mexican businesses in Carrboro Plaza are closed