Cory McMahon
@corymcmahon.bsky.social
Here for all things energy transition and climate. Lover of cocktails, bernese mountain dogs, and classical guitar.
EnergySky GreenSky ClimateSky 🔌💡
EnergySky GreenSky ClimateSky 🔌💡
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This comparsion in the NYTimes today is pretty stark. China is racing ahead to be a high-tech exporter of 21st century technologies, while the US is doubling down on being a petro-state exporting the technologies of the 19th century: www.nytimes.com/inte...
June 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This comparsion in the NYTimes today is pretty stark. China is racing ahead to be a high-tech exporter of 21st century technologies, while the US is doubling down on being a petro-state exporting the technologies of the 19th century: www.nytimes.com/inte...
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Hundreds of millions of bees, almost 80% of bees in the US, have died over he past eight months. Researchers don't know why.
Here is what this means:
Here is what this means:
March 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Hundreds of millions of bees, almost 80% of bees in the US, have died over he past eight months. Researchers don't know why.
Here is what this means:
Here is what this means:
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@cleanetwork.bsky.social welcome, so glad to see you here! I just added you to this starter pack, where you will find many kindred spirits.
February 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
@cleanetwork.bsky.social welcome, so glad to see you here! I just added you to this starter pack, where you will find many kindred spirits.
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Nice piece by Josh Zoffer on why the US government has a risk problem: it's too afraid to lose money on investments, even when taking bigger risks could yield massive strategic advantages. 1/
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/o...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/o...
Opinion | Elon Musk Needs to Teach Our Government How to Lose More Money
A better industrial policy for the United States involves more risk taking, not less.
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Nice piece by Josh Zoffer on why the US government has a risk problem: it's too afraid to lose money on investments, even when taking bigger risks could yield massive strategic advantages. 1/
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/o...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/o...
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Where are all the energy people here?
December 2, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Where are all the energy people here?
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#EnergySky RMI's Order 1920 fact sheet has now been updated with information on Order 1920-A! Check it out at the link below ⤵️
rmi.org/insight/unde...
rmi.org/insight/unde...
December 6, 2024 at 5:28 PM
#EnergySky RMI's Order 1920 fact sheet has now been updated with information on Order 1920-A! Check it out at the link below ⤵️
rmi.org/insight/unde...
rmi.org/insight/unde...
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This amazing feed (curated by me, managed by @graocat.bsky.social) is already up to 3,800 members.
Click below to pin, or browse the About list to find some new folks to follow. The most recent adds are at the top!
Click below to pin, or browse the About list to find some new folks to follow. The most recent adds are at the top!
November 30, 2024 at 8:10 PM
This amazing feed (curated by me, managed by @graocat.bsky.social) is already up to 3,800 members.
Click below to pin, or browse the About list to find some new folks to follow. The most recent adds are at the top!
Click below to pin, or browse the About list to find some new folks to follow. The most recent adds are at the top!
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I have worked on the slowing and the tipping point of the #AMOC since 1991.
Here is what we know now - the short 15 minute summary.
AMOC slowing is already affecting our weather.
The AMOC tipping point may change your childrens' life. /5 🌊
youtu.be/mm_YZ2juQL4?...
Here is what we know now - the short 15 minute summary.
AMOC slowing is already affecting our weather.
The AMOC tipping point may change your childrens' life. /5 🌊
youtu.be/mm_YZ2juQL4?...
Is the AMOC Shutting Down?
YouTube video by Earth System Analysis - Potsdam Institute
youtu.be
November 20, 2024 at 11:28 AM
I have worked on the slowing and the tipping point of the #AMOC since 1991.
Here is what we know now - the short 15 minute summary.
AMOC slowing is already affecting our weather.
The AMOC tipping point may change your childrens' life. /5 🌊
youtu.be/mm_YZ2juQL4?...
Here is what we know now - the short 15 minute summary.
AMOC slowing is already affecting our weather.
The AMOC tipping point may change your childrens' life. /5 🌊
youtu.be/mm_YZ2juQL4?...
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Important new study shows that current climate models underestimate the human-caused slowing of the #AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation), because they neglect freshwater influx from Greenland melt and other sources. /1 🌊
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation driven by subarctic freshening since the mid-twentieth century - Nature Geoscience
Fresh meltwater entering the Labrador and Irminger seas has resulted in a slowing of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation since the 1950s, according to a combination of modelling approaches...
www.nature.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Important new study shows that current climate models underestimate the human-caused slowing of the #AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation), because they neglect freshwater influx from Greenland melt and other sources. /1 🌊
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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In these difficult times, it is worth remembering that the climate outlook, though dark, has improved over the last 10 years. We can change our course.
Source: www.economist.com/interactive/...
Source: www.economist.com/interactive/...
November 15, 2024 at 9:13 AM
In these difficult times, it is worth remembering that the climate outlook, though dark, has improved over the last 10 years. We can change our course.
Source: www.economist.com/interactive/...
Source: www.economist.com/interactive/...
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I made a list of people who get shit done on climate. A bunch of climate hawk politicians, and also some great folks I've worked with on campaigns, including many with smaller accounts you may not have heard of.
Who do you admire who GSD on climate? Reply to share!
go.bsky.app/DRZcsZC
Who do you admire who GSD on climate? Reply to share!
go.bsky.app/DRZcsZC
November 15, 2024 at 9:43 PM
I made a list of people who get shit done on climate. A bunch of climate hawk politicians, and also some great folks I've worked with on campaigns, including many with smaller accounts you may not have heard of.
Who do you admire who GSD on climate? Reply to share!
go.bsky.app/DRZcsZC
Who do you admire who GSD on climate? Reply to share!
go.bsky.app/DRZcsZC
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5)Legal go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
6)Women go.bsky.app/AGCURBf
7)Nuclear go.bsky.app/5EJY58V
8)EVs go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
9)Southeast go.bsky.app/AZ6Xw1U
1)Power go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
2)Media go.bsky.app/2TNd1Ya
3)Solutions go.bsky.app/Aa1sErQ
4)Science go.bsky.app/7Mbnoge
5)Legal go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
6)Women go.bsky.app/AGCURBf
7)Nuclear go.bsky.app/5EJY58V
8)EVs go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
9)Southeast go.bsky.app/AZ6Xw1U
November 11, 2024 at 3:07 PM
9 energy-climate starter packs:
1)Power go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
2)Media go.bsky.app/2TNd1Ya
3)Solutions go.bsky.app/Aa1sErQ
4)Science go.bsky.app/7Mbnoge
5)Legal go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
6)Women go.bsky.app/AGCURBf
7)Nuclear go.bsky.app/5EJY58V
8)EVs go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
9)Southeast go.bsky.app/AZ6Xw1U
1)Power go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
2)Media go.bsky.app/2TNd1Ya
3)Solutions go.bsky.app/Aa1sErQ
4)Science go.bsky.app/7Mbnoge
5)Legal go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
6)Women go.bsky.app/AGCURBf
7)Nuclear go.bsky.app/5EJY58V
8)EVs go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
9)Southeast go.bsky.app/AZ6Xw1U
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The global carbon budget 2024 is out
November 13, 2024 at 7:03 AM
The global carbon budget 2024 is out
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I am absolutely delighted that all my favorite climate scientist colleagues from social media are here on bluesky now. You will not regret following a single one of these smart and committed human beings who are fighting for a better future for us all.
November 13, 2024 at 5:13 AM
I am absolutely delighted that all my favorite climate scientist colleagues from social media are here on bluesky now. You will not regret following a single one of these smart and committed human beings who are fighting for a better future for us all.
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Here's a starter pack for electric grid & power systems - lmk if you want me to add your account! (Omissions 100% unintentional, still finding folks here :-) 🔌💡
go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
November 9, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Here's a starter pack for electric grid & power systems - lmk if you want me to add your account! (Omissions 100% unintentional, still finding folks here :-) 🔌💡
go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
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We have made tremendous progress on Aviation Fuels, Blue #Hydrogen, #Nuclear, and Carbon-Capture/Sequestration related subcomponent manufacturing. Join companies talking about how they make investment decisions to commercialize technologies
www.deploytogether.com
www.deploytogether.com
Deploy Together - Deploy 2024
December 4 - 5, 2024Washington, D.C. REGISTER Join us at Deploy24 Taking place in Washington D.C. on December 4 and 5, Deploy24 will bring together industry executives, investors, community leaders, a...
www.deploytogether.com
November 10, 2024 at 8:06 PM
We have made tremendous progress on Aviation Fuels, Blue #Hydrogen, #Nuclear, and Carbon-Capture/Sequestration related subcomponent manufacturing. Join companies talking about how they make investment decisions to commercialize technologies
www.deploytogether.com
www.deploytogether.com
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Wow, it's busy here! Hi, new followers: I used to write a lot about climate science + finance; these days I'm more into the political economy of mitigation, adaptation & finance. A lot of my current writing is here: buttondown.email/polycrisisdi... & here www.phenomenalworld.org/series/the-p...
The Polycrisis
A project by Kate Mackenzie and Tim Sahay, focused on today’s intersecting crises and the political economy of climate change.
www.phenomenalworld.org
November 11, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Wow, it's busy here! Hi, new followers: I used to write a lot about climate science + finance; these days I'm more into the political economy of mitigation, adaptation & finance. A lot of my current writing is here: buttondown.email/polycrisisdi... & here www.phenomenalworld.org/series/the-p...
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@bsky.app increased the size of Start Packs from 50 to 150, so I consolidated the two Starter Packs of journalists who work on climate, energy, and the environment.
I hope it’s useful. Please let me know if there’s someone else I should add.
Please share on other platforms as well!
I hope it’s useful. Please let me know if there’s someone else I should add.
Please share on other platforms as well!
August 29, 2024 at 8:33 PM
@bsky.app increased the size of Start Packs from 50 to 150, so I consolidated the two Starter Packs of journalists who work on climate, energy, and the environment.
I hope it’s useful. Please let me know if there’s someone else I should add.
Please share on other platforms as well!
I hope it’s useful. Please let me know if there’s someone else I should add.
Please share on other platforms as well!
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Hot rocks are so hot right now. DOE's Liftoff report for next-generation geothermal is worth a read 🔌💡🌋. liftoff.energy.gov/next-generat...
March 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Hot rocks are so hot right now. DOE's Liftoff report for next-generation geothermal is worth a read 🔌💡🌋. liftoff.energy.gov/next-generat...
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Geothermal potential reaching new heights with the latest developments by @Fervo - exciting to see #geothermal technology advancements at this scale which bodes well for #climatemitigation opportunities around the globe fervoenergy.com/fervo-energy... 🔌💡
Fervo Energy Drilling Results Show Rapid Advancement of Geothermal Performance - Fervo Energy
Drilling operations at Fervo’s Cape Station show 70% year-over-year reduction in drilling times and pave the way for rapid geothermal deployment
fervoenergy.com
February 12, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Geothermal potential reaching new heights with the latest developments by @Fervo - exciting to see #geothermal technology advancements at this scale which bodes well for #climatemitigation opportunities around the globe fervoenergy.com/fervo-energy... 🔌💡
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Hey, isn't it #followfriday again?
Good folks with tons of insight on energy, climate and more 🔌💡:
@kellyhereid.bsky.social
@kathryn-chelminski.bsky.social
@jeremywallace.bsky.social
@bslotterback.bsky.social
@jenhiller.bsky.social
@madisoncondon.bsky.social
@gregor.us
@kyrib.bsky.social
Good folks with tons of insight on energy, climate and more 🔌💡:
@kellyhereid.bsky.social
@kathryn-chelminski.bsky.social
@jeremywallace.bsky.social
@bslotterback.bsky.social
@jenhiller.bsky.social
@madisoncondon.bsky.social
@gregor.us
@kyrib.bsky.social
Follow Friday! Just like the old days!
@gruberte.bsky.social
@ghgpolicy.org
@simonmahan.bsky.social
@cwayner.bsky.social
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
@johnsmillie42.bsky.social
@rachitkansal.bsky.social
@lissaharris.bsky.social
@mclott.bsky.social
@sevier.io
And so many more 🔌💡
@gruberte.bsky.social
@ghgpolicy.org
@simonmahan.bsky.social
@cwayner.bsky.social
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
@johnsmillie42.bsky.social
@rachitkansal.bsky.social
@lissaharris.bsky.social
@mclott.bsky.social
@sevier.io
And so many more 🔌💡
Great suggestion! My Follow Friday:
@shastingssimon.bsky.social
@robinsonmeyer.bsky.social
@drsimevans.bsky.social
@kevinjkircher.com
@knowledgeproblem.bsky.social
@cityatlas.bsky.social
And anyone else active on the EnergySky feed (can just put 🔌💡in your posts for it to show up there)
@shastingssimon.bsky.social
@robinsonmeyer.bsky.social
@drsimevans.bsky.social
@kevinjkircher.com
@knowledgeproblem.bsky.social
@cityatlas.bsky.social
And anyone else active on the EnergySky feed (can just put 🔌💡in your posts for it to show up there)
March 1, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Hey, isn't it #followfriday again?
Good folks with tons of insight on energy, climate and more 🔌💡:
@kellyhereid.bsky.social
@kathryn-chelminski.bsky.social
@jeremywallace.bsky.social
@bslotterback.bsky.social
@jenhiller.bsky.social
@madisoncondon.bsky.social
@gregor.us
@kyrib.bsky.social
Good folks with tons of insight on energy, climate and more 🔌💡:
@kellyhereid.bsky.social
@kathryn-chelminski.bsky.social
@jeremywallace.bsky.social
@bslotterback.bsky.social
@jenhiller.bsky.social
@madisoncondon.bsky.social
@gregor.us
@kyrib.bsky.social
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Follow Friday! Just like the old days!
@gruberte.bsky.social
@ghgpolicy.org
@simonmahan.bsky.social
@cwayner.bsky.social
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
@johnsmillie42.bsky.social
@rachitkansal.bsky.social
@lissaharris.bsky.social
@mclott.bsky.social
@sevier.io
And so many more 🔌💡
@gruberte.bsky.social
@ghgpolicy.org
@simonmahan.bsky.social
@cwayner.bsky.social
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
@johnsmillie42.bsky.social
@rachitkansal.bsky.social
@lissaharris.bsky.social
@mclott.bsky.social
@sevier.io
And so many more 🔌💡
Great suggestion! My Follow Friday:
@shastingssimon.bsky.social
@robinsonmeyer.bsky.social
@drsimevans.bsky.social
@kevinjkircher.com
@knowledgeproblem.bsky.social
@cityatlas.bsky.social
And anyone else active on the EnergySky feed (can just put 🔌💡in your posts for it to show up there)
@shastingssimon.bsky.social
@robinsonmeyer.bsky.social
@drsimevans.bsky.social
@kevinjkircher.com
@knowledgeproblem.bsky.social
@cityatlas.bsky.social
And anyone else active on the EnergySky feed (can just put 🔌💡in your posts for it to show up there)
Remember, way back in the day, when people would use Follow Fridays to put smart / cool people on our radar? BlueSky should bring that back.
February 9, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Follow Friday! Just like the old days!
@gruberte.bsky.social
@ghgpolicy.org
@simonmahan.bsky.social
@cwayner.bsky.social
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
@johnsmillie42.bsky.social
@rachitkansal.bsky.social
@lissaharris.bsky.social
@mclott.bsky.social
@sevier.io
And so many more 🔌💡
@gruberte.bsky.social
@ghgpolicy.org
@simonmahan.bsky.social
@cwayner.bsky.social
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
@johnsmillie42.bsky.social
@rachitkansal.bsky.social
@lissaharris.bsky.social
@mclott.bsky.social
@sevier.io
And so many more 🔌💡
Reposted by Cory McMahon
Repowering existing fossil assets with clean energy resources to fast-track new resource interconnection is a 250 GW opportunity. Check out this new research from RMI 🔌💡
rmi.org/clean-repowe...
rmi.org/clean-repowe...
Clean Repowering: A Near-Term, IRA-Powered Energy Transition Accelerant - RMI
How new clean electricity generation and storage projects can weather the turbulence and help the energy transition stay on course.
rmi.org
January 17, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Repowering existing fossil assets with clean energy resources to fast-track new resource interconnection is a 250 GW opportunity. Check out this new research from RMI 🔌💡
rmi.org/clean-repowe...
rmi.org/clean-repowe...
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I keep reading about how interconnection queues are a big impediment to clean energy deployment. I made a site to track interconnection queues across all the ISOs and a few utilities as well. Data is updated daily.
LMK what you think! interconnection.fyi
#interconnection #energy #climate
LMK what you think! interconnection.fyi
#interconnection #energy #climate
November 22, 2023 at 4:19 PM
I keep reading about how interconnection queues are a big impediment to clean energy deployment. I made a site to track interconnection queues across all the ISOs and a few utilities as well. Data is updated daily.
LMK what you think! interconnection.fyi
#interconnection #energy #climate
LMK what you think! interconnection.fyi
#interconnection #energy #climate