Troublemakers
@troublemakers.bsky.social
We're a Seattle-area climate-focused NVDA group dedicated to training, supporting, and activating folks working for climate justice and aligned movements....
Because business as usual is trouble for us all.
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Because business as usual is trouble for us all.
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@troublemakers.bsky.social
· Apr 15
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This just keeps getting better. 😍
"Is there...a deep and abiding sense of dread that accompanies every moment? Are you worried that you're enabling the fall of democracy?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQOv...
#teslaregretsyndrome #trs #TeslaTakedown #Tesla #elonmusk #MuskMustFall
"Is there...a deep and abiding sense of dread that accompanies every moment? Are you worried that you're enabling the fall of democracy?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQOv...
#teslaregretsyndrome #trs #TeslaTakedown #Tesla #elonmusk #MuskMustFall
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“If you care about the bottom line, budgets & taxes, then you should care about urban biking, because it’s a money saver. It’s ironic when so-called fiscal conservatives attack biking, when their efforts just show a lack of understanding of math.” My interview with @modacitylife.com #CityMakingMath
Opinion: Why more urban cycling saves everyone money | Urbanized
The resulting benefits of a ‘car-less’ household are myriad, but few are as quantifiable as the money most people sink into a depreciating asset that sits unused for 95% of the time.
dailyhive.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
“If you care about the bottom line, budgets & taxes, then you should care about urban biking, because it’s a money saver. It’s ironic when so-called fiscal conservatives attack biking, when their efforts just show a lack of understanding of math.” My interview with @modacitylife.com #CityMakingMath
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joining the "cybertruck owners only" group on fb is one of the best decisions i've ever made. every so often when i'm scrolling through fb getting pissed off, i get to see a little treat like this
December 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
joining the "cybertruck owners only" group on fb is one of the best decisions i've ever made. every so often when i'm scrolling through fb getting pissed off, i get to see a little treat like this
There's the heinousness, then there's also the vile opportunism. These guys are really going for America's Most Hated, aren't they?
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
There's the heinousness, then there's also the vile opportunism. These guys are really going for America's Most Hated, aren't they?
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“A politician must earn my vote” is really the ultimate triumph of consumerism.
No conception that voting is a collective power. Just an empty belief that a vote is a type of currency that one uses to purchase a politician.
No conception that voting is a collective power. Just an empty belief that a vote is a type of currency that one uses to purchase a politician.
December 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“A politician must earn my vote” is really the ultimate triumph of consumerism.
No conception that voting is a collective power. Just an empty belief that a vote is a type of currency that one uses to purchase a politician.
No conception that voting is a collective power. Just an empty belief that a vote is a type of currency that one uses to purchase a politician.
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The leaders of the US auto industry had a difficult path towards relevancy, only by leaning on the support of Biden's IRA. They've decided to throw that away, juice some ICE profits for a few more years, and let their successors deal with the incipient crisis of global uncompetitiveness
December 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The leaders of the US auto industry had a difficult path towards relevancy, only by leaning on the support of Biden's IRA. They've decided to throw that away, juice some ICE profits for a few more years, and let their successors deal with the incipient crisis of global uncompetitiveness
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call us old fashioned but, if you've built a machine that makes child porn, we really don't care if can do anything else.
unplug the machine.
unplug the machine.
December 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
call us old fashioned but, if you've built a machine that makes child porn, we really don't care if can do anything else.
unplug the machine.
unplug the machine.
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Donate to C2C: foodjustice.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/cont...
@governorferguson.bsky.social: Washington needs comprehensive, synergistic mitigation/adaptation strategies, not tax breaks for data centers. If it doesn't work for farmworkers, it doesn't work.
@governorferguson.bsky.social: Washington needs comprehensive, synergistic mitigation/adaptation strategies, not tax breaks for data centers. If it doesn't work for farmworkers, it doesn't work.
Floodwaters are just one threat faced by these WA workers
Some farmworkers, who put food on our tables, say they have to choose between braving floodwaters and going without pay or facing retaliation from employers.
www.seattletimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Donate to C2C: foodjustice.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/cont...
@governorferguson.bsky.social: Washington needs comprehensive, synergistic mitigation/adaptation strategies, not tax breaks for data centers. If it doesn't work for farmworkers, it doesn't work.
@governorferguson.bsky.social: Washington needs comprehensive, synergistic mitigation/adaptation strategies, not tax breaks for data centers. If it doesn't work for farmworkers, it doesn't work.
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This is WILD.
Power goes out in San Francisco and the robot cars, needing the lights to "self" drive, all stop at once, blocking streets and emergency vehicles - which are needed more than ever in a black out!
We knew AI causes power outages. Turns out it also makes them worse by being stupid.
Power goes out in San Francisco and the robot cars, needing the lights to "self" drive, all stop at once, blocking streets and emergency vehicles - which are needed more than ever in a black out!
We knew AI causes power outages. Turns out it also makes them worse by being stupid.
Waymo has halted service in San Francisco after numerous videos & images showed its autonomous cars snarling traffic during the blackout.
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams
Waymo stopped its service across San Francisco on Saturday after numerous autonomous vehicles caused traffic jams in the city.
missionlocal.org
December 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This is WILD.
Power goes out in San Francisco and the robot cars, needing the lights to "self" drive, all stop at once, blocking streets and emergency vehicles - which are needed more than ever in a black out!
We knew AI causes power outages. Turns out it also makes them worse by being stupid.
Power goes out in San Francisco and the robot cars, needing the lights to "self" drive, all stop at once, blocking streets and emergency vehicles - which are needed more than ever in a black out!
We knew AI causes power outages. Turns out it also makes them worse by being stupid.
We only ask once a year! Which means I probably should't repost this beyond a 24 hour period...so give, please? This work is so important, and our folks are throwing down so meaningfully!
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
December 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We only ask once a year! Which means I probably should't repost this beyond a 24 hour period...so give, please? This work is so important, and our folks are throwing down so meaningfully!
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
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This is the fossil fuel industry spraypainting the lens on the security cameras while they carry off the heist
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
www.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
This is the fossil fuel industry spraypainting the lens on the security cameras while they carry off the heist
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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When the richest man in the world comes after you, it usually means you’re doing something right.
Early in March, after we'd co-organized several Tesla Takedowns, Musk falsely accused us & targeted @valeriecosta.bsky.social. The threats followed. Far-right influencers showed up.
And so did you.
Early in March, after we'd co-organized several Tesla Takedowns, Musk falsely accused us & targeted @valeriecosta.bsky.social. The threats followed. Far-right influencers showed up.
And so did you.
December 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
When the richest man in the world comes after you, it usually means you’re doing something right.
Early in March, after we'd co-organized several Tesla Takedowns, Musk falsely accused us & targeted @valeriecosta.bsky.social. The threats followed. Far-right influencers showed up.
And so did you.
Early in March, after we'd co-organized several Tesla Takedowns, Musk falsely accused us & targeted @valeriecosta.bsky.social. The threats followed. Far-right influencers showed up.
And so did you.
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We had so much fun postering around Amazon's offices to show that Amazon corporate workers are pushing back on the company's reckless AI plans. Sign our letter if you work at Amazon or sign our solidarity statement if you don't, link in bio!
TY to friends at @stand.earth @troublemakers.bsky.social!
TY to friends at @stand.earth @troublemakers.bsky.social!
December 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We had so much fun postering around Amazon's offices to show that Amazon corporate workers are pushing back on the company's reckless AI plans. Sign our letter if you work at Amazon or sign our solidarity statement if you don't, link in bio!
TY to friends at @stand.earth @troublemakers.bsky.social!
TY to friends at @stand.earth @troublemakers.bsky.social!
When the richest man in the world comes after you, it usually means you’re doing something right.
Early in March, after we'd co-organized several Tesla Takedowns, Musk falsely accused us & targeted @valeriecosta.bsky.social. The threats followed. Far-right influencers showed up.
And so did you.
Early in March, after we'd co-organized several Tesla Takedowns, Musk falsely accused us & targeted @valeriecosta.bsky.social. The threats followed. Far-right influencers showed up.
And so did you.
December 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
When the richest man in the world comes after you, it usually means you’re doing something right.
Early in March, after we'd co-organized several Tesla Takedowns, Musk falsely accused us & targeted @valeriecosta.bsky.social. The threats followed. Far-right influencers showed up.
And so did you.
Early in March, after we'd co-organized several Tesla Takedowns, Musk falsely accused us & targeted @valeriecosta.bsky.social. The threats followed. Far-right influencers showed up.
And so did you.
Ooooh. Have fun, kids!
🚨 THE BATTLE BEGINS 🚨
Your favorite year-end contest is back. It’s time to choose who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech for 2025!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/worst-person...
Your favorite year-end contest is back. It’s time to choose who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech for 2025!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/worst-person...
December 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Ooooh. Have fun, kids!
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Genius-level strategy:
Tesla "Robotaxis" keep crashing even with a human "safety monitor" in the car to intervene. So let's remove the "safety monitor" and that'll make it even more safer! #TeslaTakedown electrek.co/2025/12/15/t...
Tesla "Robotaxis" keep crashing even with a human "safety monitor" in the car to intervene. So let's remove the "safety monitor" and that'll make it even more safer! #TeslaTakedown electrek.co/2025/12/15/t...
Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them
Tesla has reported yet another crash involving its Robotaxi fleet in Austin to the NHTSA. The new data keeps the...
electrek.co
December 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Genius-level strategy:
Tesla "Robotaxis" keep crashing even with a human "safety monitor" in the car to intervene. So let's remove the "safety monitor" and that'll make it even more safer! #TeslaTakedown electrek.co/2025/12/15/t...
Tesla "Robotaxis" keep crashing even with a human "safety monitor" in the car to intervene. So let's remove the "safety monitor" and that'll make it even more safer! #TeslaTakedown electrek.co/2025/12/15/t...
You have 7 more hours! Please do this if you can.
If you're in WA & concerned about the impacts of data centers, comment by midnight tonight!
FIVE MINUTES can help create a flood of public backlash. Urge the Department of Ecology to DENY the permit for NINETEEN additional diesel generators at a Sabey data center in Quincy.
Key points & link here!
FIVE MINUTES can help create a flood of public backlash. Urge the Department of Ecology to DENY the permit for NINETEEN additional diesel generators at a Sabey data center in Quincy.
Key points & link here!
Untitled document
🚨 ACTION NEEDED: STOP NEW DIESEL GENERATORS IN QUINCY 🚨 The Washington Department of Ecology is close to approving additional diesel generators for a data center in Quincy, WA. We need as many people...
docs.google.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
You have 7 more hours! Please do this if you can.
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If you're in WA & concerned about the impacts of data centers, comment by midnight tonight!
FIVE MINUTES can help create a flood of public backlash. Urge the Department of Ecology to DENY the permit for NINETEEN additional diesel generators at a Sabey data center in Quincy.
Key points & link here!
FIVE MINUTES can help create a flood of public backlash. Urge the Department of Ecology to DENY the permit for NINETEEN additional diesel generators at a Sabey data center in Quincy.
Key points & link here!
Untitled document
🚨 ACTION NEEDED: STOP NEW DIESEL GENERATORS IN QUINCY 🚨 The Washington Department of Ecology is close to approving additional diesel generators for a data center in Quincy, WA. We need as many people...
docs.google.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
If you're in WA & concerned about the impacts of data centers, comment by midnight tonight!
FIVE MINUTES can help create a flood of public backlash. Urge the Department of Ecology to DENY the permit for NINETEEN additional diesel generators at a Sabey data center in Quincy.
Key points & link here!
FIVE MINUTES can help create a flood of public backlash. Urge the Department of Ecology to DENY the permit for NINETEEN additional diesel generators at a Sabey data center in Quincy.
Key points & link here!
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As the cost of living in urban areas becomes so out of reach for many WA families, ppl are pushed into fire zones & flood plains; then they are more at harm due to impacts of climate change. These are equity and environmental justice issues; need compassionate solutions for vulnerable communities.
December 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
As the cost of living in urban areas becomes so out of reach for many WA families, ppl are pushed into fire zones & flood plains; then they are more at harm due to impacts of climate change. These are equity and environmental justice issues; need compassionate solutions for vulnerable communities.
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The thing I am asked the most is “what can I do?” Followed by “is there any point?”
I am not asked “Is the climate crisis real/bad?”
There’s your lever. It’s right there, with a big flashing light, and you still have people saying “no, no, don’t pull the lever, that’s hopium!”
I am not asked “Is the climate crisis real/bad?”
There’s your lever. It’s right there, with a big flashing light, and you still have people saying “no, no, don’t pull the lever, that’s hopium!”
December 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The thing I am asked the most is “what can I do?” Followed by “is there any point?”
I am not asked “Is the climate crisis real/bad?”
There’s your lever. It’s right there, with a big flashing light, and you still have people saying “no, no, don’t pull the lever, that’s hopium!”
I am not asked “Is the climate crisis real/bad?”
There’s your lever. It’s right there, with a big flashing light, and you still have people saying “no, no, don’t pull the lever, that’s hopium!”
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Counterpoint: physical scientists are wildly unqualified to provide insight on the social, political and technological shifts required.
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social is absolutely correct: coal, oil and gas are not mandatory. Rampant capitalism is not inevitable. ExxonMobil isn't all-powerful.
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social is absolutely correct: coal, oil and gas are not mandatory. Rampant capitalism is not inevitable. ExxonMobil isn't all-powerful.
This is what happens when non-climate scientists write about the climate crisis without really understanding where we are or where we are headed
Unjustified optimism
If the world is just 2.5C hotter in 2100, I will eat my hat, or would if I wasn't 6ft under
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Unjustified optimism
If the world is just 2.5C hotter in 2100, I will eat my hat, or would if I wasn't 6ft under
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Paris climate treaty changed the world. Here’s how | Rebecca Solnit
There’s much more to do, but we should be encouraged by the progress we have made
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Counterpoint: physical scientists are wildly unqualified to provide insight on the social, political and technological shifts required.
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social is absolutely correct: coal, oil and gas are not mandatory. Rampant capitalism is not inevitable. ExxonMobil isn't all-powerful.
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social is absolutely correct: coal, oil and gas are not mandatory. Rampant capitalism is not inevitable. ExxonMobil isn't all-powerful.
If you're in WA & concerned about the impacts of data centers, comment by midnight tonight!
FIVE MINUTES can help create a flood of public backlash. Urge the Department of Ecology to DENY the permit for NINETEEN additional diesel generators at a Sabey data center in Quincy.
Key points & link here!
FIVE MINUTES can help create a flood of public backlash. Urge the Department of Ecology to DENY the permit for NINETEEN additional diesel generators at a Sabey data center in Quincy.
Key points & link here!
Untitled document
🚨 ACTION NEEDED: STOP NEW DIESEL GENERATORS IN QUINCY 🚨 The Washington Department of Ecology is close to approving additional diesel generators for a data center in Quincy, WA. We need as many people...
docs.google.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
If you're in WA & concerned about the impacts of data centers, comment by midnight tonight!
FIVE MINUTES can help create a flood of public backlash. Urge the Department of Ecology to DENY the permit for NINETEEN additional diesel generators at a Sabey data center in Quincy.
Key points & link here!
FIVE MINUTES can help create a flood of public backlash. Urge the Department of Ecology to DENY the permit for NINETEEN additional diesel generators at a Sabey data center in Quincy.
Key points & link here!
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Annnnnddddd.....the videos from the first People's Forum on AI are up!
SUCH great speakers, especially Adrian from the @peoplestechproject.bsky.social. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
SUCH great speakers, especially Adrian from the @peoplestechproject.bsky.social. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
People's Forum on Artificial Intelligence | SDSA Ecosocialist Working Group - YouTube
A series of community discussions held in 2025 on the real power and politics behind artificial intelligence – from the data centers draining our water and e...
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Annnnnddddd.....the videos from the first People's Forum on AI are up!
SUCH great speakers, especially Adrian from the @peoplestechproject.bsky.social. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
SUCH great speakers, especially Adrian from the @peoplestechproject.bsky.social. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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The fight for the living world is upon us... back to writing!! 😰
December 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The fight for the living world is upon us... back to writing!! 😰
Annnnnddddd.....the videos from the first People's Forum on AI are up!
SUCH great speakers, especially Adrian from the @peoplestechproject.bsky.social. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
SUCH great speakers, especially Adrian from the @peoplestechproject.bsky.social. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
People's Forum on Artificial Intelligence | SDSA Ecosocialist Working Group - YouTube
A series of community discussions held in 2025 on the real power and politics behind artificial intelligence – from the data centers draining our water and e...
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Annnnnddddd.....the videos from the first People's Forum on AI are up!
SUCH great speakers, especially Adrian from the @peoplestechproject.bsky.social. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
SUCH great speakers, especially Adrian from the @peoplestechproject.bsky.social. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...