Chris Frank 🌱🚴♂️🥑🇺🇸🇺🇦
@chrisfrank338.bsky.social
Financial analyst. Cyclist. Podcast enthusiast. SF native. UCD. UCLA. Local climate action. Born at 338 ppm. Seeker of truth. Dad. AMDG
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From me - Average person will be 40% poorer if world warms by 4C, new research shows. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Average person will be 40% poorer if world warms by 4C, new research shows
Experts say previous economic models underestimated impact of global heating – as well as likely ‘cascading supply chain disruptions’
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
From me - Average person will be 40% poorer if world warms by 4C, new research shows. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
214g (one way emissions to Chicago per Google Flights, taking Amtrak back) x 4 travelers x 1.9 (to account for contrails) x $100/ton = $163 donation to local climate non-profit @planetacterra.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
214g (one way emissions to Chicago per Google Flights, taking Amtrak back) x 4 travelers x 1.9 (to account for contrails) x $100/ton = $163 donation to local climate non-profit @planetacterra.bsky.social
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Interesting: small home batteries that you can plug into any wall outlet & tuck away just about anywhere. If you plug in multiples, they automatically form a mesh network.
This is the battery equivalent of "balcony solar."
This is the battery equivalent of "balcony solar."
You Don't Need an Electrician to Install This Smart Home Battery
The former Tesla engineers who founded Pila Energy say their battery can make it easier and more affordable for consumers to weather power outages.
www.cnet.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Interesting: small home batteries that you can plug into any wall outlet & tuck away just about anywhere. If you plug in multiples, they automatically form a mesh network.
This is the battery equivalent of "balcony solar."
This is the battery equivalent of "balcony solar."
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A historic oceanfront park on San Francisco’s western edge will officially open on 4/12. The new park, the largest pedestrianization project in California history, will give residents & visitors a place to walk, bike, relax, & connect with the coast like never before.
March 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
A historic oceanfront park on San Francisco’s western edge will officially open on 4/12. The new park, the largest pedestrianization project in California history, will give residents & visitors a place to walk, bike, relax, & connect with the coast like never before.
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In a small trial, nearly half of pancreatic cancer patients who received an mRNA vaccine had no signs of relapse after three years.
Dr. Vinod Balachandran from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social joins us to discuss the results and what they could mean for cancer treatment.
Dr. Vinod Balachandran from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social joins us to discuss the results and what they could mean for cancer treatment.
A Vaccine For Pancreatic Cancer Continues To Show Promise
In a small trial, nearly half of pancreatic cancer patients who received an mRNA vaccine for the disease had no relapse three years later.
buff.ly
February 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
In a small trial, nearly half of pancreatic cancer patients who received an mRNA vaccine had no signs of relapse after three years.
Dr. Vinod Balachandran from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social joins us to discuss the results and what they could mean for cancer treatment.
Dr. Vinod Balachandran from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social joins us to discuss the results and what they could mean for cancer treatment.
651g (round trip emissions to NYC per Google Flights) x 1.9 (to account for contrails) x $100/ton = $124 donation to local climate non-profit @planetacterra.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
651g (round trip emissions to NYC per Google Flights) x 1.9 (to account for contrails) x $100/ton = $124 donation to local climate non-profit @planetacterra.bsky.social
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At long last, the US Treasury Dept has finalized rules for the clean hydrogen tax credit (45V). home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
In general, the rules are based on a strong set of environmental safeguards to ensure "clean" hydrogen is truly clean & provide the certainty industry needs to build.
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In general, the rules are based on a strong set of environmental safeguards to ensure "clean" hydrogen is truly clean & provide the certainty industry needs to build.
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home.treasury.gov
January 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
At long last, the US Treasury Dept has finalized rules for the clean hydrogen tax credit (45V). home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
In general, the rules are based on a strong set of environmental safeguards to ensure "clean" hydrogen is truly clean & provide the certainty industry needs to build.
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In general, the rules are based on a strong set of environmental safeguards to ensure "clean" hydrogen is truly clean & provide the certainty industry needs to build.
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yikes www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e... “Dozens of luxury beachfront condos & hotels in Surfside, Bal Harbour, Miami Beach & Sunny Isles are sinking into the ground at ‘unexpected’ rates, with ~70% of buildings in northern & central Sunny Isles affected, research by the University of Miami found.”
Dozens of luxury condos, hotels in Miami sinking at ‘unexpected’ rates, new study reveals
First-ever observation of continuous subsidence shows as much as 70 percent of high-rises affected in some areas of Miami
www.miamiherald.com
December 15, 2024 at 6:17 AM
yikes www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e... “Dozens of luxury beachfront condos & hotels in Surfside, Bal Harbour, Miami Beach & Sunny Isles are sinking into the ground at ‘unexpected’ rates, with ~70% of buildings in northern & central Sunny Isles affected, research by the University of Miami found.”
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One of the most famous Christmas songs in modern times — “Carol of the Bells” — was first performed during a Christmas concert by the student choir of the University of Kyiv on Dec. 29, 1916. There are now over 150 arrangements of the English language version.
Carol of the Bells — the classic, and Ukrainian, Christmas song
Editor's note: For the holiday season, the Kyiv Independent has created a unique collection dedicated to Carol of the Bells. Shop now on our e-store.
Concertgoers filled Carnegie Hall on a rainy Thur...
kyivindependent.com
December 10, 2024 at 9:27 PM
One of the most famous Christmas songs in modern times — “Carol of the Bells” — was first performed during a Christmas concert by the student choir of the University of Kyiv on Dec. 29, 1916. There are now over 150 arrangements of the English language version.
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Wider use of these batteries could lead to lower costs, less fire risk, and less need for lithium, cobalt, and nickel.
Lower-cost sodium-ion batteries are finally having their moment
World’s largest battery maker touts second-generation sodium-ion battery.
arstechnica.com
December 6, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Wider use of these batteries could lead to lower costs, less fire risk, and less need for lithium, cobalt, and nickel.
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this has gotta be it www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/u...
November 30, 2024 at 2:11 AM
this has gotta be it www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/u...
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A NH company is trying to scale a space age heat pump tech - the turbocompressor- affordably for the earthbound market. Big potential prize - 50% efficiency gains, 95% copper and RE reduction, no oil lubricant needed, low GWP refrigerant, quiet and low vibration
techcrunch.com/2024/03/26/e...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/26/e...
Evari turns to rocket science to solve problems with heat pumps | TechCrunch
The startup emerged from stealth with a goal of extending the range of EVs while also eliminating fossil fuels from home heating.
techcrunch.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:15 PM
A NH company is trying to scale a space age heat pump tech - the turbocompressor- affordably for the earthbound market. Big potential prize - 50% efficiency gains, 95% copper and RE reduction, no oil lubricant needed, low GWP refrigerant, quiet and low vibration
techcrunch.com/2024/03/26/e...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/26/e...
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Kairos Power, the nuclear startup that just inked an offtake deal with Google, had received a green light from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build two molten-flouride salt-cooled test reactors at its Hermes 2 facility at Oak Ridge National Lab in Tennessee. www.inc.com/chloe-aiello... 🔌💡
November 23, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Kairos Power, the nuclear startup that just inked an offtake deal with Google, had received a green light from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build two molten-flouride salt-cooled test reactors at its Hermes 2 facility at Oak Ridge National Lab in Tennessee. www.inc.com/chloe-aiello... 🔌💡
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Fluoridated water
1)Reduces tooth decay by ~25% in kids and adults.
2) For every $1 spent, communities save up to $38 in dental costs.
3) Benefits everyone, regardless of income or access to dental care.
4) Over 75 years of research shows it’s effective and harmless.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
1)Reduces tooth decay by ~25% in kids and adults.
2) For every $1 spent, communities save up to $38 in dental costs.
3) Benefits everyone, regardless of income or access to dental care.
4) Over 75 years of research shows it’s effective and harmless.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.
www.npr.org
November 23, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Fluoridated water
1)Reduces tooth decay by ~25% in kids and adults.
2) For every $1 spent, communities save up to $38 in dental costs.
3) Benefits everyone, regardless of income or access to dental care.
4) Over 75 years of research shows it’s effective and harmless.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
1)Reduces tooth decay by ~25% in kids and adults.
2) For every $1 spent, communities save up to $38 in dental costs.
3) Benefits everyone, regardless of income or access to dental care.
4) Over 75 years of research shows it’s effective and harmless.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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It's finally revealed. Hyundai has showed off the three-row Ioniq 9... looking pretty interesting.
It looks like it's going to get around 330 miles... and have NACS native to the EV.
What do folks think? It's going to ship starting next spring...
www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/2...
It looks like it's going to get around 330 miles... and have NACS native to the EV.
What do folks think? It's going to ship starting next spring...
www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/2...
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a three-row electric SUV with room to grow
No pricing yet.
www.theverge.com
November 21, 2024 at 1:05 AM
It's finally revealed. Hyundai has showed off the three-row Ioniq 9... looking pretty interesting.
It looks like it's going to get around 330 miles... and have NACS native to the EV.
What do folks think? It's going to ship starting next spring...
www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/2...
It looks like it's going to get around 330 miles... and have NACS native to the EV.
What do folks think? It's going to ship starting next spring...
www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/2...
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Vladimir Shklyarov, a world-renowned Russian ballet star who had been critical of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, has died after falling from the fifth floor of a building. www.cnn.com/2024/11/18/s...
Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies after falling from building | CNN
Vladimir Shklyarov, a world-renowned Russian ballet star, has died after falling from the fifth floor of a building on Saturday.
www.cnn.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Vladimir Shklyarov, a world-renowned Russian ballet star who had been critical of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, has died after falling from the fifth floor of a building. www.cnn.com/2024/11/18/s...
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The Inflation Reduction Act's $7,500 EV tax credit is incentivizing U.S. EV supply chain investment, and that's by design. Killing it, as Trump is contemplating, would be a big gift for China.
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Killing The IRA's Tax Credit Is a Big Win For China
The IRA's $7,500 is designed to incentivize U.S. EV supply chain investment. Without it, it's not clear if our EV supply chain will get off the ground.
insideevs.com
November 17, 2024 at 6:36 PM
The Inflation Reduction Act's $7,500 EV tax credit is incentivizing U.S. EV supply chain investment, and that's by design. Killing it, as Trump is contemplating, would be a big gift for China.
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after reading this, a friend wrote to remind me that judges only get protection through the marshals office, run out of DOJ, so AG Matt Gaetz will decide whether federal judges get protection from the tsunami of threats they face when they say something unpopular...
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Why the Senate Will Absolutely Confirm Matt Gaetz
If you think these Republicans are going to stand up to Donald Trump, you have not been paying attention.
slate.com
November 16, 2024 at 4:06 PM
after reading this, a friend wrote to remind me that judges only get protection through the marshals office, run out of DOJ, so AG Matt Gaetz will decide whether federal judges get protection from the tsunami of threats they face when they say something unpopular...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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“Although the electric trains still reach the same top speed as diesel ones — 79 mph — they start and stop much faster, saving riders time.” www.sfgate.com/travel/artic...
Caltrain's electrification project is paying off big-time
Since Caltrain launched its electrification project it has seen major increases in Bay Area ridership.
www.sfgate.com
November 15, 2024 at 3:57 PM
“Although the electric trains still reach the same top speed as diesel ones — 79 mph — they start and stop much faster, saving riders time.” www.sfgate.com/travel/artic...
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the media won't cover it like this, because they like Trump, but anti-vax shit is like seriously, seriously unpopular, in every poll. Deeply toxic opinion. Vaccine requirements for school kids are 70% for vs 28% against incl. majority of GOP voters www.pewresearch.org/science/2023...
November 14, 2024 at 10:06 PM
the media won't cover it like this, because they like Trump, but anti-vax shit is like seriously, seriously unpopular, in every poll. Deeply toxic opinion. Vaccine requirements for school kids are 70% for vs 28% against incl. majority of GOP voters www.pewresearch.org/science/2023...
December 8, 2023 at 4:49 AM
This is the way. Your chicken is welcome. In Millbrae. Your customers’ cars are not.
www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/a...
www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/a...
November 27, 2023 at 11:54 PM
This is the way. Your chicken is welcome. In Millbrae. Your customers’ cars are not.
www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/a...
www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/a...
SF Chron Opinion: I lost my Caltrans job for pushing back on freeway widening. Rot in our transit runs deep
www.sfchronicle.com
October 29, 2023 at 1:59 AM
SF Chron Opinion: I lost my Caltrans job for pushing back on freeway widening. Rot in our transit runs deep
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No surprise. SCOTUS denies review in Missouri Social Cost of Carbon case.
reason.com/volokh/2023/...
reason.com/volokh/2023/...
Supreme Court Denies Review of Social Cost of Carbon Challenge
The Court saw no reason to consider the Eighth Circuit's conclusion that the states lacked standing.
reason.com
October 10, 2023 at 10:09 PM
No surprise. SCOTUS denies review in Missouri Social Cost of Carbon case.
reason.com/volokh/2023/...
reason.com/volokh/2023/...
It was ‘open and obvious’ that we were gaslighting you.
Here is fossil fuel companies' new defense in lawsuits accusing them of deceiving the public about climate change: They perpetrated no deception, they say, because the "alleged impact of fossil fuel use on the global climate has been ‘open and obvious’ for decades."
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October 10, 2023 at 7:51 PM
It was ‘open and obvious’ that we were gaslighting you.