billgriffith3435
@billgriffith3435.bsky.social
Environmental/Energy nerd. Do I find anyone at social gatherings to discuss utility IRPs? No, I do not. Guitar, Irish Bouzouki, Cittern, Pagan/Celtic music. Bibliophile-5 books a month or self-flagellation.
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NYT columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed a few weeks ago titled, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out,” lamenting people are too focused on the Epstein scandal + saying "the QAnon mentality has taken over."
Today he appeared in 4 photos from the Epstein dump. Welp! www.huffpost.com/entry/david-...
Today he appeared in 4 photos from the Epstein dump. Welp! www.huffpost.com/entry/david-...
David Brooks Said ‘Count Me Out’ Of Epstein Story, Then Wound Up In Epstein Photos
There's no indication The New York Times columnist did anything wrong. But wow, the timing of his column and the photo dump is unfortunate!
www.huffpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
NYT columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed a few weeks ago titled, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out,” lamenting people are too focused on the Epstein scandal + saying "the QAnon mentality has taken over."
Today he appeared in 4 photos from the Epstein dump. Welp! www.huffpost.com/entry/david-...
Today he appeared in 4 photos from the Epstein dump. Welp! www.huffpost.com/entry/david-...
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Closed loop (Eavor) and enhanced geothermal (Fervo) technologies, both of which are now operating commercially, can expand geothermal from a gigawatt-scale resource available in just a few places to a terawatt-scale resource available practically everywhere! #Upshift
The WSJ reports on the historic news yesterday that Eavor has begun operations of the first commercial-scale multilateral closed loop geotherm power project in the world! It's not every day that a new power tech has its "world's first" moment. Don't miss this www.wsj.com/articles/a-g... 🔌💡
Exclusive | A Geothermal Company Wants to Use New Technology to Heat an Old German Town
A project in Bavaria is harnessing high temperatures from deep beneath the earth to provide a community with warmth in the winter and to power the local grid in the summer.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Closed loop (Eavor) and enhanced geothermal (Fervo) technologies, both of which are now operating commercially, can expand geothermal from a gigawatt-scale resource available in just a few places to a terawatt-scale resource available practically everywhere! #Upshift
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The Indian state of Rajasthan produces more solar than any other. It has rejected a 3.2 GW coal power plant, because the bids to build it were more expensive than bundling renewables with batteries.
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
India’s Desert State Reignites Coal-Fired Power Debate
The competitive cost of batteries is making clean energy a viable alternative to coal in parts of the country.
www.bloomberg.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The Indian state of Rajasthan produces more solar than any other. It has rejected a 3.2 GW coal power plant, because the bids to build it were more expensive than bundling renewables with batteries.
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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Preview of coming attractions in the American Southwest.
'Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has made Tehran impossible to sustain'
#Iran 🇮🇷
#Iran 🇮🇷
Iran president says capital move now a necessity as water crisis deepens
Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has mad...
www.iranintl.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Preview of coming attractions in the American Southwest.
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The CEO of Australia's main grid says nearly 100% renewables possible by 2035-2040.
“Our old coal-fired power stations are breaking down; they’re retiring,” he said. “They’re getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy..." #energysky
www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
“Our old coal-fired power stations are breaking down; they’re retiring,” he said. “They’re getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy..." #energysky
www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
Australia’s March Toward 100 Percent Clean Energy
The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries.
www.wired.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The CEO of Australia's main grid says nearly 100% renewables possible by 2035-2040.
“Our old coal-fired power stations are breaking down; they’re retiring,” he said. “They’re getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy..." #energysky
www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
“Our old coal-fired power stations are breaking down; they’re retiring,” he said. “They’re getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy..." #energysky
www.wired.com/story/as-coa...
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
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I think on some level people would rather think these chodes are secret geniuses than that our entire sociopolitical edifice has become helplessly vulnerable to venal morons.
November 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I think on some level people would rather think these chodes are secret geniuses than that our entire sociopolitical edifice has become helplessly vulnerable to venal morons.
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Good morning with good news: China's clean electricity transition accelerates in 2025, jumping from 37.7% in Sept 2024 to 43.8% in Sept 2025.
Renewables & nuclear gained 6.1 points of market share in 9/2025, compared to 9/2024!
China may reach 50% for a month for first time in 2026.
#energysky
Renewables & nuclear gained 6.1 points of market share in 9/2025, compared to 9/2024!
China may reach 50% for a month for first time in 2026.
#energysky
November 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Good morning with good news: China's clean electricity transition accelerates in 2025, jumping from 37.7% in Sept 2024 to 43.8% in Sept 2025.
Renewables & nuclear gained 6.1 points of market share in 9/2025, compared to 9/2024!
China may reach 50% for a month for first time in 2026.
#energysky
Renewables & nuclear gained 6.1 points of market share in 9/2025, compared to 9/2024!
China may reach 50% for a month for first time in 2026.
#energysky
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🌏 Climate ruling: – A big step forward for the climate! 🙌
In a landmark court ruling for our planet, our health, and our future, The European Court of Human Rights sets limits on Norway’s massive fossil fuel industry.
Read @greenpeace.no press release www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
In a landmark court ruling for our planet, our health, and our future, The European Court of Human Rights sets limits on Norway’s massive fossil fuel industry.
Read @greenpeace.no press release www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
European human rights court sets climate limits for the oil industry - Greenpeace International
The ruling establishes new, binding legal obligations that will reshape how governments approach fossil fuel development.
www.greenpeace.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🌏 Climate ruling: – A big step forward for the climate! 🙌
In a landmark court ruling for our planet, our health, and our future, The European Court of Human Rights sets limits on Norway’s massive fossil fuel industry.
Read @greenpeace.no press release www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
In a landmark court ruling for our planet, our health, and our future, The European Court of Human Rights sets limits on Norway’s massive fossil fuel industry.
Read @greenpeace.no press release www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
