Anthony Cheng
@acheng98.bsky.social
PhD@CMU EPP. Cleantech Supply Chains, Manufacturing, & Critical Minerals, currently EVs - acheng98.github.io
Also, now-occasional writer for @slcdunk.bsky.social
Also, now-occasional writer for @slcdunk.bsky.social
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As expected, the Trump team is already deleting climate info from government websites. In anticipation, our team at Urban Ocean Lab created a permanent archive of 100+ key resources and published a permanent archive: www.urbanoceanlab.org/resource-hub 👩🏽💻
January 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
As expected, the Trump team is already deleting climate info from government websites. In anticipation, our team at Urban Ocean Lab created a permanent archive of 100+ key resources and published a permanent archive: www.urbanoceanlab.org/resource-hub 👩🏽💻
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This is your semi-regular reminder that an acre of solar produces 100x the energy of an acre of corn for ethanol.
“When you clear land to grow corn, what you’re doing is you’re losing a whole bunch of carbon that’s in the forest or the grass or whatever is on those fields before you clear it to make corn,” Smith said.
Here’s why dedicating land to biofuels won’t curb climate change: www.wri.org/insights/why...
Here’s why dedicating land to biofuels won’t curb climate change: www.wri.org/insights/why...
December 2, 2024 at 1:39 PM
This is your semi-regular reminder that an acre of solar produces 100x the energy of an acre of corn for ethanol.
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It goes without saying that this is stupid, and I wonder what set it off. Was there a segment on Fox News? But I thought it might be worth a thread explaining what Trump (and, to be fair, some other international leaders) don't get about international money 1/
December 1, 2024 at 12:32 PM
It goes without saying that this is stupid, and I wonder what set it off. Was there a segment on Fox News? But I thought it might be worth a thread explaining what Trump (and, to be fair, some other international leaders) don't get about international money 1/
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🧵Thread with examples of why it’s dumb to say “CO2 is only 0.04% of the atmosphere, so it can’t possibly have an effect!”
It’s time to just ignore the “400ppm is too small to have an impact” meme…
It’s time to just ignore the “400ppm is too small to have an impact” meme…
December 2, 2024 at 2:10 PM
🧵Thread with examples of why it’s dumb to say “CO2 is only 0.04% of the atmosphere, so it can’t possibly have an effect!”
It’s time to just ignore the “400ppm is too small to have an impact” meme…
It’s time to just ignore the “400ppm is too small to have an impact” meme…
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SCOOP: One of D.C.'s leading news stations, WUSA9, quietly took down two stories about the health impact of gas stoves to allow one of their advertisers, Washington Gas, to comment.
One of the stories remained down for 6 days. The other is still down.
heated.world/p/dc-news-st...
One of the stories remained down for 6 days. The other is still down.
heated.world/p/dc-news-st...
D.C. news station quietly scrubs stories on gas stove health dangers
Advocates say Washington Gas, a WUSA9 sponsor, pressured the station to take down the stories. "News is absolutely being suppressed," one advocate said.
heated.world
November 27, 2024 at 9:17 PM
SCOOP: One of D.C.'s leading news stations, WUSA9, quietly took down two stories about the health impact of gas stoves to allow one of their advertisers, Washington Gas, to comment.
One of the stories remained down for 6 days. The other is still down.
heated.world/p/dc-news-st...
One of the stories remained down for 6 days. The other is still down.
heated.world/p/dc-news-st...
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cities arent big, parking lots are
this is how much of Rome fits here
this is how much of Rome fits here
November 27, 2024 at 4:36 AM
cities arent big, parking lots are
this is how much of Rome fits here
this is how much of Rome fits here
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"Be careful for what you wish" is good advice for MAGA.
Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico could cause US gasoline prices to soar.
Why?
US refineries need the type of crude that Canada supplies.
Higher gas prices especially hurt the working class.
More reasons to buy or lease an EV!
Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico could cause US gasoline prices to soar.
Why?
US refineries need the type of crude that Canada supplies.
Higher gas prices especially hurt the working class.
More reasons to buy or lease an EV!
What Trump’s tariffs could mean for American energy
The prospect of added costs on products has big implications for businesses and consumers across the energy landscape — including at the gasoline pump.
www.eenews.net
November 27, 2024 at 8:55 PM
"Be careful for what you wish" is good advice for MAGA.
Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico could cause US gasoline prices to soar.
Why?
US refineries need the type of crude that Canada supplies.
Higher gas prices especially hurt the working class.
More reasons to buy or lease an EV!
Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico could cause US gasoline prices to soar.
Why?
US refineries need the type of crude that Canada supplies.
Higher gas prices especially hurt the working class.
More reasons to buy or lease an EV!
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Fascinating. Secondary literature (and presumably press reporting and social media) have been over-estimating the contribution of tyre wear to air pollution. Good news (though all that tyre rubber must still end up somewhere in the environment).
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Airborne Tire Wear Particles: A Critical Reanalysis of the Literature Reveals Emission Factors Lower than Expected
Tires are a ubiquitous part of on-road transport systems serving as the critical connecting component at the interface of the motive power and road surface. While tires are essential to automobile fun...
pubs.acs.org
November 25, 2024 at 4:44 AM
Fascinating. Secondary literature (and presumably press reporting and social media) have been over-estimating the contribution of tyre wear to air pollution. Good news (though all that tyre rubber must still end up somewhere in the environment).
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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This video visualizing the wealth distribution BLEW MY MIND.
Take a few min to watch. Hard work isn't what's separating the wealthy and poor.
The average worker needs to work 1 month to make what the top 1% make in 1 hour.
#TaxTheRich #Poverty #MoneyMatters
youtu.be/QPKKQnijnsM?...
Take a few min to watch. Hard work isn't what's separating the wealthy and poor.
The average worker needs to work 1 month to make what the top 1% make in 1 hour.
#TaxTheRich #Poverty #MoneyMatters
youtu.be/QPKKQnijnsM?...
Wealth Inequality in America
YouTube video by politizane
youtu.be
November 25, 2024 at 5:10 AM
This video visualizing the wealth distribution BLEW MY MIND.
Take a few min to watch. Hard work isn't what's separating the wealthy and poor.
The average worker needs to work 1 month to make what the top 1% make in 1 hour.
#TaxTheRich #Poverty #MoneyMatters
youtu.be/QPKKQnijnsM?...
Take a few min to watch. Hard work isn't what's separating the wealthy and poor.
The average worker needs to work 1 month to make what the top 1% make in 1 hour.
#TaxTheRich #Poverty #MoneyMatters
youtu.be/QPKKQnijnsM?...
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really cool how many you people have simply decided that if trump says he is god king then it must be true
November 25, 2024 at 2:35 AM
really cool how many you people have simply decided that if trump says he is god king then it must be true
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We tend to think of car dealers as these friendly small family businesses but they are some of the richest people in communities. They are also massive donors to Republicans. This is @lyndonbajohnson.bsky.social’s soapbox.
I was radicalized against car dealerships when they tried to sell me five years of oil changes ON AN ELECTRIC CAR.
November 24, 2024 at 10:13 PM
We tend to think of car dealers as these friendly small family businesses but they are some of the richest people in communities. They are also massive donors to Republicans. This is @lyndonbajohnson.bsky.social’s soapbox.
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There will be a ton of post mortems on the Northvolt situation. It really is sending shockwaves through the clean energy investing ecosystem. Lots of lessons, but one early obvious one is how difficult it is to catch up to Chinese manufacturing capabilities once they have a foothold in the market.
Northvolt chief resigns a day after battery maker collapses into bankruptcy
https://www.ft.com/content/773f143b-ea31-42fd-ba4d-e4b20f4050c3
https://www.ft.com/content/773f143b-ea31-42fd-ba4d-e4b20f4050c3
Northvolt chief resigns a day after battery maker collapses into bankruptcy
Europe’s best-funded start-up raised $15bn but was left with just $30mn in cash
www.ft.com
November 24, 2024 at 5:53 PM
There will be a ton of post mortems on the Northvolt situation. It really is sending shockwaves through the clean energy investing ecosystem. Lots of lessons, but one early obvious one is how difficult it is to catch up to Chinese manufacturing capabilities once they have a foothold in the market.