CT Bumblebee Dad
@ctbumbledad.bsky.social
Husband & Dad. Native plant & pollinator enthusiast. Enviro lawyer in CT. Michigander. Too proud of our hellstrip garden. Native thistle stan. Sometimes climate, clean energy, democracy posts. Please, let’s all look out for each other.
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CT Bumblebee Dad
@ctbumbledad.bsky.social
· Jan 30
people over 30 quote this with some life advice for the rest of us?
Plant trees, you’ll never regret it
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Heat pumps are the most efficiency heating technology ever invented.
That's because they harvest, compress and transport pre-existing heat from the air, the ground or the water.
Compared to a gas boiler heat pumps deliver ~4x more heat for each unit of energy inout.
That's because they harvest, compress and transport pre-existing heat from the air, the ground or the water.
Compared to a gas boiler heat pumps deliver ~4x more heat for each unit of energy inout.
November 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Heat pumps are the most efficiency heating technology ever invented.
That's because they harvest, compress and transport pre-existing heat from the air, the ground or the water.
Compared to a gas boiler heat pumps deliver ~4x more heat for each unit of energy inout.
That's because they harvest, compress and transport pre-existing heat from the air, the ground or the water.
Compared to a gas boiler heat pumps deliver ~4x more heat for each unit of energy inout.
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Never forget: At breakneck speed we are leaving the stable Holocene climate in which human society developed and thrived. Weather extremes are outside historical experience. Sea-level rise is accelerating. Dangerous tipping points are ahead.
Graph: ed-hawkins.github.io/climate-visu...
Graph: ed-hawkins.github.io/climate-visu...
November 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Never forget: At breakneck speed we are leaving the stable Holocene climate in which human society developed and thrived. Weather extremes are outside historical experience. Sea-level rise is accelerating. Dangerous tipping points are ahead.
Graph: ed-hawkins.github.io/climate-visu...
Graph: ed-hawkins.github.io/climate-visu...
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"Fossil demand has been flat for industrial energy since 2014, for buildings since 2018, for road transport since 2019, & may peak for electricity this year. 2/3 of countries have already seen peak fossil demand in end-use sectors, & half the world has seen a peak in fossil fuels for electricity."
The Electrotech Revolution | Ember
The annual slidedeck from Kingsmill Bond and the Ember Futures team unpacks how electrotech is rewriting the economics and geopolitics of energy.
ember-energy.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
"Fossil demand has been flat for industrial energy since 2014, for buildings since 2018, for road transport since 2019, & may peak for electricity this year. 2/3 of countries have already seen peak fossil demand in end-use sectors, & half the world has seen a peak in fossil fuels for electricity."
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"electrification is also the key to a dramatic improvement in energy efficiency, potentially reducing global final energy demand by 24% over the next 25 years, even as global GDP doubles"
A truly stunning point.
This is why I write about energy efficiency so much!
www.ft.com/content/7258...
A truly stunning point.
This is why I write about energy efficiency so much!
www.ft.com/content/7258...
Electrification is the key to energy efficiency
Productivity gains could cut final energy demand by nearly a quarter over the next 25 years, even as global GDP doubles
www.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"electrification is also the key to a dramatic improvement in energy efficiency, potentially reducing global final energy demand by 24% over the next 25 years, even as global GDP doubles"
A truly stunning point.
This is why I write about energy efficiency so much!
www.ft.com/content/7258...
A truly stunning point.
This is why I write about energy efficiency so much!
www.ft.com/content/7258...
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The 2025 State of the Climate Report is out and as a MUST READ before COP30 gets underway. Check out these first 2 sentences: "We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet’s vital signs are flashing red. "
doi.org/10.1093/bios...
doi.org/10.1093/bios...
The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink
We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. The consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer
doi.org
November 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The 2025 State of the Climate Report is out and as a MUST READ before COP30 gets underway. Check out these first 2 sentences: "We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet’s vital signs are flashing red. "
doi.org/10.1093/bios...
doi.org/10.1093/bios...
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Good evening. We estimate that between 4.2 and 7.6 million people turned out for the No Kings Day demonstrations held around the country on Saturday. This makes Oct 18 very likely the biggest single-day U.S. protest event since 1970. www.gelliottmorris.com/p/second-no-...
Second "No Kings Day" protests likely the largest single-day political demonstration since 1970, with 4.2-7.6 million participants
Here are the initial results from our crowdsourced crowd-counting estimates
www.gelliottmorris.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Good evening. We estimate that between 4.2 and 7.6 million people turned out for the No Kings Day demonstrations held around the country on Saturday. This makes Oct 18 very likely the biggest single-day U.S. protest event since 1970. www.gelliottmorris.com/p/second-no-...
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Good news: carbon intensity has declined
Bad news: carbon emissions increased, due to the rapid rise in world GDP
Also bad news: the chance of staying below 2°C remained low, at 17%
Better news: chance of going above 3°C has gone down substantially, from 26% to 9%
Bad news: carbon emissions increased, due to the rapid rise in world GDP
Also bad news: the chance of staying below 2°C remained low, at 17%
Better news: chance of going above 3°C has gone down substantially, from 26% to 9%
Mitigation efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and meet the Paris Agreement have been offset by economic growth - Communications Earth & Environment
Global carbon dioxide intensity declined from 2015 to 2024 following the Paris Agreement, but total emissions still increased due to economic growth, according to a global analysis of population, gros...
www.nature.com
October 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Good news: carbon intensity has declined
Bad news: carbon emissions increased, due to the rapid rise in world GDP
Also bad news: the chance of staying below 2°C remained low, at 17%
Better news: chance of going above 3°C has gone down substantially, from 26% to 9%
Bad news: carbon emissions increased, due to the rapid rise in world GDP
Also bad news: the chance of staying below 2°C remained low, at 17%
Better news: chance of going above 3°C has gone down substantially, from 26% to 9%
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Holy wow, +3.5 ppm CO₂ last year, up from +2.4 ppm average the past decade, and +0.6 ppm in the 1960s.
It gets scarier the closer you look at it. All this is a stress test for the planet, and it's buckling.
Two big reasons for the massive increase: wildfires, and the ocean sinks are shutting down.
It gets scarier the closer you look at it. All this is a stress test for the planet, and it's buckling.
Two big reasons for the massive increase: wildfires, and the ocean sinks are shutting down.
October 16, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Holy wow, +3.5 ppm CO₂ last year, up from +2.4 ppm average the past decade, and +0.6 ppm in the 1960s.
It gets scarier the closer you look at it. All this is a stress test for the planet, and it's buckling.
Two big reasons for the massive increase: wildfires, and the ocean sinks are shutting down.
It gets scarier the closer you look at it. All this is a stress test for the planet, and it's buckling.
Two big reasons for the massive increase: wildfires, and the ocean sinks are shutting down.
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One of the key factors in a bird-friendly landscape is supporting caterpillars. Doug Tallamy's years-long research has shown that chickadees need a lot of caterpillars to raise their young. Most caterpillars need native trees to eat-mostly oaks. greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...
October 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
One of the key factors in a bird-friendly landscape is supporting caterpillars. Doug Tallamy's years-long research has shown that chickadees need a lot of caterpillars to raise their young. Most caterpillars need native trees to eat-mostly oaks. greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/o...
I compiled about 15 reasons a month ago. NYT editorial board is now on board.
I compiled about 15 reasons a month ago. NYT editorial board is now on board.
October 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/o...
I compiled about 15 reasons a month ago. NYT editorial board is now on board.
I compiled about 15 reasons a month ago. NYT editorial board is now on board.
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We’ve only crossed the “billion” threshold 1X before, in Oct. 23'. Last night, we rejoined the Billion Bird Night Club in spectacular fashion. Migration soared past 1.2 billion, marking the largest single night of bird migration ever recorded by BirdCast. Learn more: birdcast.info/news/a-new-r...
A new record night of migration for BirdCast!
Migration intensity goes off the charts, again, with a new record night of migration intensity for BirdCast!
birdcast.info
September 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We’ve only crossed the “billion” threshold 1X before, in Oct. 23'. Last night, we rejoined the Billion Bird Night Club in spectacular fashion. Migration soared past 1.2 billion, marking the largest single night of bird migration ever recorded by BirdCast. Learn more: birdcast.info/news/a-new-r...
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Late Boneset. Late Afternoon. Golden Swallowtails. Golden Hour. #EupatoriumSerotinum
September 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Late Boneset. Late Afternoon. Golden Swallowtails. Golden Hour. #EupatoriumSerotinum
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The US administration is attempting to undermine efforts to curb greenhouse-gas emissions. It will ultimately leave the USA, and the world, worse off
go.nature.com/46msDyH
go.nature.com/46msDyH
Climate impacts are real — denying this is self-defeating
The US administration is attempting to undermine efforts to curb greenhouse-gas emissions. It will ultimately leave that country, and the world, worse off.
go.nature.com
September 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The US administration is attempting to undermine efforts to curb greenhouse-gas emissions. It will ultimately leave the USA, and the world, worse off
go.nature.com/46msDyH
go.nature.com/46msDyH
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August 2025 was the third warmest August on record after 2023 and 2024 at approximately 1.3C above preindustrial levels.
This continues a string of recent months a bit cooler than the exceptional 2023/2024 temperatures but warmer than any prior years.
This continues a string of recent months a bit cooler than the exceptional 2023/2024 temperatures but warmer than any prior years.
September 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
August 2025 was the third warmest August on record after 2023 and 2024 at approximately 1.3C above preindustrial levels.
This continues a string of recent months a bit cooler than the exceptional 2023/2024 temperatures but warmer than any prior years.
This continues a string of recent months a bit cooler than the exceptional 2023/2024 temperatures but warmer than any prior years.
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September 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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It's been a down year locally for all kinds of insects. Very upsetting to think that our grandkids might think these exquisite creatures were as imaginary as unicorns...
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September 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It's been a down year locally for all kinds of insects. Very upsetting to think that our grandkids might think these exquisite creatures were as imaginary as unicorns...
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September 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Enjoy this Monarch feasting on native thistle. The bumbles love it too!
August 30, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Enjoy this Monarch feasting on native thistle. The bumbles love it too!
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New, from me:
America is no longer a functioning democracy. It is a competitive authoritarian system, hurtling rapidly toward authoritarianism.
This was a hard piece to write but we can't move forward if we don’t acknowledge where we are.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
America is no longer a functioning democracy. It is a competitive authoritarian system, hurtling rapidly toward authoritarianism.
This was a hard piece to write but we can't move forward if we don’t acknowledge where we are.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
The authoritarian checklist
It is time to admit that America is no longer a functioning democracy
donmoynihan.substack.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
New, from me:
America is no longer a functioning democracy. It is a competitive authoritarian system, hurtling rapidly toward authoritarianism.
This was a hard piece to write but we can't move forward if we don’t acknowledge where we are.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
America is no longer a functioning democracy. It is a competitive authoritarian system, hurtling rapidly toward authoritarianism.
This was a hard piece to write but we can't move forward if we don’t acknowledge where we are.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
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A thought experiment. What if the world's climate policy for the next few years was: flood the planet with cheap or free solar panels?
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-modest-p...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-modest-p...
A Modest Proposal
What if we just flooded the planet with cheap or even free solar panels?
billmckibben.substack.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
A thought experiment. What if the world's climate policy for the next few years was: flood the planet with cheap or free solar panels?
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-modest-p...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-modest-p...
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A Snowberry Clearwing moth drinking from a Tall Thistle for #mothMonday. #lepidoptera #moth #gardening 🌱 #nativeplants
August 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A Snowberry Clearwing moth drinking from a Tall Thistle for #mothMonday. #lepidoptera #moth #gardening 🌱 #nativeplants
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Solar Panels That Fit on Your Balcony or Deck Are Gaining Traction in the U.S. www.theenergymix.com/solar-panels...
Solar Panels That Fit on Your Balcony or Deck Are Gaining Traction in the U.S.
Balcony-sized plug-in solar systems, that cost about $2,000, are gaining traction in the United States as homeowners seek affordable ways to lower bills and emissions.
www.theenergymix.com
August 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Solar Panels That Fit on Your Balcony or Deck Are Gaining Traction in the U.S. www.theenergymix.com/solar-panels...
August 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM