Erin
@shiitake74.bsky.social
Topics I'm following and thinking about: US and German politics, renewable energy, education, authors, random Bluesky craziness. She/her. #fuckAfD, 🏳️⚧️rights
I so extremely do not understand the German government's fascination with hydrogen power.
Unfortunately as a tax payer I feel I have no say in this process.
Unfortunately as a tax payer I feel I have no say in this process.
German taxpayers are handing BMW €273m to once again attempt to push hydrogen-powered cars, when battery prices have once again dropped >50% in the past ~18 month and CATL is on its 5th-gen LFP battery.
CATL, BYD et al must be laughing all the way to the bank.
Sigh.
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
CATL, BYD et al must be laughing all the way to the bank.
Sigh.
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
Wasserstoff-Autos: BMW erhält staatliche Förderung zur Entwicklung
Hat der Einsatz von Wasserstoff eine Zukunft bei der Autoentwicklung? BMW glaubt nach wie vor daran. Jetzt erhält der Konzern eine staatliche Förderung für die Weiterentwicklung der Technologie.
www.spiegel.de
November 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I so extremely do not understand the German government's fascination with hydrogen power.
Unfortunately as a tax payer I feel I have no say in this process.
Unfortunately as a tax payer I feel I have no say in this process.
Of all the inexplicable things in the world... this is one.
I am awed.
I am awed.
may I recommend instead a version of the Outlaws of the Water Margin in Scots.
www.scottishcorpus.ac.uk/document/?do...
www.scottishcorpus.ac.uk/document/?do...
SCOTS - The Mossflow
www.scottishcorpus.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Of all the inexplicable things in the world... this is one.
I am awed.
I am awed.
Uh, ok, never mind my questions about trade policy. I think we are very much at irreconcilable differences here.
All drug use outside palliative care should be criminalized and possession of dealer quantities should be punishable by death without appeal.
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Uh, ok, never mind my questions about trade policy. I think we are very much at irreconcilable differences here.
Really good, rather depressing, overview of the first year after Trump won the election.
Where America stands, one year after the election.
A fascistic movement controls the government; they are building an authoritarian state; but they have not been able yet to extend authoritarian rule across society. A democracy no more, but not a consolidated autocratic regime yet.
New piece:
A fascistic movement controls the government; they are building an authoritarian state; but they have not been able yet to extend authoritarian rule across society. A democracy no more, but not a consolidated autocratic regime yet.
New piece:
Escalation, Authoritarian “Normalization,” or a Democratic Turnaround?
One year after the election: What we can say with certainty about the state of the Trumpist assault, where uncertainty lies, and where America might go from here
steady.page
November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Really good, rather depressing, overview of the first year after Trump won the election.
Die haben jede schwarze Frau und jeden Trans-Mitarbeiter bei Teen Vogue gefeuert.
Ich bin dankbar, dass wir die ÖRR haben, hoffe aber, dass sie aus dieser und anderen Lektionen lernen können, wie die amerikanischen Medien in diesem historischen Moment versagen.
Ich bin dankbar, dass wir die ÖRR haben, hoffe aber, dass sie aus dieser und anderen Lektionen lernen können, wie die amerikanischen Medien in diesem historischen Moment versagen.
They fired every Black woman at Teen Vogue and every trans staffer.
It is astonishing watching the American media ecosystem just falling like dominoes, bowing its knees to fascism.
It is astonishing watching the American media ecosystem just falling like dominoes, bowing its knees to fascism.
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Die haben jede schwarze Frau und jeden Trans-Mitarbeiter bei Teen Vogue gefeuert.
Ich bin dankbar, dass wir die ÖRR haben, hoffe aber, dass sie aus dieser und anderen Lektionen lernen können, wie die amerikanischen Medien in diesem historischen Moment versagen.
Ich bin dankbar, dass wir die ÖRR haben, hoffe aber, dass sie aus dieser und anderen Lektionen lernen können, wie die amerikanischen Medien in diesem historischen Moment versagen.
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Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
highlight of my day!!!! vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social vote @workingfamilies.org ❤️❤️❤️
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
Went to the coast and looked at some tide pools with little sea creatures today. Blue skies!
November 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Went to the coast and looked at some tide pools with little sea creatures today. Blue skies!
As someone with aphantasia and SDAM, I didn't love how much the article focused on the likely "trauma" of having these conditions.
I did learn to take a photo of events I want to remember.
Also I love fiction/fantasy books and had long distance relationships where I extremely did not forget them!
I did learn to take a photo of events I want to remember.
Also I love fiction/fantasy books and had long distance relationships where I extremely did not forget them!
November 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
As someone with aphantasia and SDAM, I didn't love how much the article focused on the likely "trauma" of having these conditions.
I did learn to take a photo of events I want to remember.
Also I love fiction/fantasy books and had long distance relationships where I extremely did not forget them!
I did learn to take a photo of events I want to remember.
Also I love fiction/fantasy books and had long distance relationships where I extremely did not forget them!
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We should not be having a debate about Nazi symbolism tattooed on the potentially top ticket Democrat in Maine. The fact we are even willing to entertain it shows desperation within the Party, not dedication, and how far we have fallen from rational thought.
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 AM
We should not be having a debate about Nazi symbolism tattooed on the potentially top ticket Democrat in Maine. The fact we are even willing to entertain it shows desperation within the Party, not dedication, and how far we have fallen from rational thought.
Ich kann mir keine bessere Geschichte ausdenken, um die derzeitige Situation in der deutschen Autoindustrie zu illustrieren.
Oder: deutsche Autoindustrie, Symbolbild ⬇️
Oder: deutsche Autoindustrie, Symbolbild ⬇️
Die Niederlassung des DEUTSCHEN Herstellers, bei dem ich ein BEV probefahren wollte, weigerte sich ein BEV auch nur dafür aufzuladen. Statt dessen: guckensemal hier der neue Diesel.
Tja, ich bin da völlig gelassen zum Chinesen rüber und hab unterschrieben.
Tja, ich bin da völlig gelassen zum Chinesen rüber und hab unterschrieben.
October 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Ich kann mir keine bessere Geschichte ausdenken, um die derzeitige Situation in der deutschen Autoindustrie zu illustrieren.
Oder: deutsche Autoindustrie, Symbolbild ⬇️
Oder: deutsche Autoindustrie, Symbolbild ⬇️
Look at what the US and Canada are missing out on...
BYD logged a nearly fivefold surge in European sales last month, a sign of how customers in the region are increasingly warming to the Chinese auto giant’s lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Chinese Auto Giant BYD Posts Fivefold Sales Surge in Europe
BYD logged a nearly fivefold surge in European sales last month, a sign of how customers in the region are increasingly warming to the Chinese auto giant’s lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles.
www.wsj.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Look at what the US and Canada are missing out on...
Industrial strength battery storage systems in sufficient quantities plus smart management software can also do a lot to stabilize the grid. I find the article really alarmist and not constructive.
Re: www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202... 🎁🔗 we already have the technology to modify inverter settings dynamically to help stabilize grid voltage, provide synthetic inertia, etc. It's being used *now* in South Australia. See @TransitionShow Ep. 251 for all the details: xenetwork.org/ets/episodes...
Europe’s Solar Boom Is Pushing Power Grids to The Limit
Solar is set to become the largest green energy source globally, the question now for Europe is whether it can revamp its grid fast enough to prevent another dramatic blackout.
www.bloomberg.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Industrial strength battery storage systems in sufficient quantities plus smart management software can also do a lot to stabilize the grid. I find the article really alarmist and not constructive.
My timeline right now is 100% insane sportsball comments and I do not follow any of them for sportsball content. I suspect I find the commentary more interesting without knowing anything about the game.
October 28, 2025 at 5:09 AM
My timeline right now is 100% insane sportsball comments and I do not follow any of them for sportsball content. I suspect I find the commentary more interesting without knowing anything about the game.
No, it doesn't change the general point at all. 🤣
hey guys want to see someone fit a curve
October 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM
No, it doesn't change the general point at all. 🤣
CDU tried to ban the use of gender inclusive noun endings ("Gendern") in Hessen, stating that single gender nouns are intended to be inclusive.
So the fire department chose to use only the female version, and CDU is suddenly finding it not inclusive after all.
So the fire department chose to use only the female version, and CDU is suddenly finding it not inclusive after all.
October 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
CDU tried to ban the use of gender inclusive noun endings ("Gendern") in Hessen, stating that single gender nouns are intended to be inclusive.
So the fire department chose to use only the female version, and CDU is suddenly finding it not inclusive after all.
So the fire department chose to use only the female version, and CDU is suddenly finding it not inclusive after all.
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Kolumne: In der Europäischen Union gibt es offenbar massive Bestrebungen bestimmter Staaten und Industrieverbände, die gigantischen Subventionen für das schädlichste Geschäftsmodell der Menschheitsgeschichte - CO2 - fortzuschreiben.Das wäre auch ökonomisch extrem schädlich.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Kolumne: In der Europäischen Union gibt es offenbar massive Bestrebungen bestimmter Staaten und Industrieverbände, die gigantischen Subventionen für das schädlichste Geschäftsmodell der Menschheitsgeschichte - CO2 - fortzuschreiben.Das wäre auch ökonomisch extrem schädlich.
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Random math fact: the golden ratio (1.618) is very close to the conversion ratio from miles to kilometers (1.609), meaning you can use the Fibonacci sequence to convert between miles and km: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, etc.
October 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Random math fact: the golden ratio (1.618) is very close to the conversion ratio from miles to kilometers (1.609), meaning you can use the Fibonacci sequence to convert between miles and km: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, etc.
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Über 1 Jahr alt und alles, was Habeck hier gegenüber Merz auf den Tisch gelegt hat, ist so eingetreten:
❌ Trump erpresst Europa mit fossilen Energien & digitalen Infrastrukturen
❌ China erpresst Europa mit der Cleantech-Industrie, Halbleitern sowie seltenen Erden
❌ Russland weiterhin mit Energie
❌ Trump erpresst Europa mit fossilen Energien & digitalen Infrastrukturen
❌ China erpresst Europa mit der Cleantech-Industrie, Halbleitern sowie seltenen Erden
❌ Russland weiterhin mit Energie
October 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Über 1 Jahr alt und alles, was Habeck hier gegenüber Merz auf den Tisch gelegt hat, ist so eingetreten:
❌ Trump erpresst Europa mit fossilen Energien & digitalen Infrastrukturen
❌ China erpresst Europa mit der Cleantech-Industrie, Halbleitern sowie seltenen Erden
❌ Russland weiterhin mit Energie
❌ Trump erpresst Europa mit fossilen Energien & digitalen Infrastrukturen
❌ China erpresst Europa mit der Cleantech-Industrie, Halbleitern sowie seltenen Erden
❌ Russland weiterhin mit Energie
Random cool thing on the Internet that looks like a real labor of love. From a German university, based on the URL.
A neat tool I just came across: Viabundus, a digital road map of northern Europe 1350-1650, that lets you calculate contemporary travel routes/times. In 1500, going Amiens → Köln by horse took almost 7 days and 13 toll payments.
#medievalsky
www.landesgeschichte.uni-goettingen.de/handelsstras...
#medievalsky
www.landesgeschichte.uni-goettingen.de/handelsstras...
October 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Random cool thing on the Internet that looks like a real labor of love. From a German university, based on the URL.
Timeline cleanse.
Swaddle and tape that kitten!
Swaddle and tape that kitten!
October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Timeline cleanse.
Swaddle and tape that kitten!
Swaddle and tape that kitten!
Very predictable but still somehow a gut punch.
Yes I know, gut punches are just how things are in America these days.
Yes I know, gut punches are just how things are in America these days.
Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Binance has been a major supporter of Trump's crypto projects, and Trump has already made millions after Binance accepted a $2 billion investment from an Emirati fund denominated in the Trump family's USD1 stablecoin.
October 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Very predictable but still somehow a gut punch.
Yes I know, gut punches are just how things are in America these days.
Yes I know, gut punches are just how things are in America these days.
I LOL'd.
I do actually like Austrian wine! Not going to get into national comparisons, tho.
I do actually like Austrian wine! Not going to get into national comparisons, tho.
Ich glaube, um in Österreich den Leuten die volle Dramatik der Erderhitzung klarzumachen, muss man auch die unangenehmsten Wahrheiten aussprechen:
Deutschland wird besseren Wein haben als Österreich, wenn wir weiter CO2 ausstoßen. There, I said it.
Deutschland wird besseren Wein haben als Österreich, wenn wir weiter CO2 ausstoßen. There, I said it.
October 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I LOL'd.
I do actually like Austrian wine! Not going to get into national comparisons, tho.
I do actually like Austrian wine! Not going to get into national comparisons, tho.