Marianne Beal Peters
@mabpeters.bsky.social
I run a rural recycling & haz waste collection facility in the Midwest and write about waste management and my connection to nature. 6th generation Hoosier. MA English, MPA Government. Posts 100% my own.
These are not normal times. We should expect more of this childishness.
Donald Trump just removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days at national parks.
They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
December 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
These are not normal times. We should expect more of this childishness.
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Phil Klay: I suspect the question the administration cares about is not “is this legal,” “is this a war crime,” “is this murder” or even “is this good for America,” but rather, “isn’t this violence delightful?” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
Opinion | What Trump Is Really Doing With His Boat Strikes
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Phil Klay: I suspect the question the administration cares about is not “is this legal,” “is this a war crime,” “is this murder” or even “is this good for America,” but rather, “isn’t this violence delightful?” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
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If you take the time to read the whole Gates memo (which I did), the bulk of the content was mostly solid and encouraging. Really!
It was the FRAME that was off--very off, from the first line.
And when your framing is off, then how you make decisions and set priorities is off. THAT'S the problem.
It was the FRAME that was off--very off, from the first line.
And when your framing is off, then how you make decisions and set priorities is off. THAT'S the problem.
October 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
If you take the time to read the whole Gates memo (which I did), the bulk of the content was mostly solid and encouraging. Really!
It was the FRAME that was off--very off, from the first line.
And when your framing is off, then how you make decisions and set priorities is off. THAT'S the problem.
It was the FRAME that was off--very off, from the first line.
And when your framing is off, then how you make decisions and set priorities is off. THAT'S the problem.
I am always amused when women call my facility to ask questions, but they’re really asking for their husbands, who are in the same room with them yelling the questions for them to relay to me on the phone. Men, pick up the damn phone and ask the question yourself. What is the matter with you? 😂
October 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I am always amused when women call my facility to ask questions, but they’re really asking for their husbands, who are in the same room with them yelling the questions for them to relay to me on the phone. Men, pick up the damn phone and ask the question yourself. What is the matter with you? 😂
In other news, my asters are blooming!
October 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
In other news, my asters are blooming!
Reposted by Marianne Beal Peters
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
- Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report by @ember-energy.org finds
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report by @ember-energy.org finds
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
- Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report by @ember-energy.org finds
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report by @ember-energy.org finds
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fred is contractually obligated to nap in the fresh laundry. I don’t make the rules. #catsofbluesky
October 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Fred is contractually obligated to nap in the fresh laundry. I don’t make the rules. #catsofbluesky
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Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.
October 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.
Staying at this Airbnb in Michigan with the most amazing pine tree!
September 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Staying at this Airbnb in Michigan with the most amazing pine tree!
We visited the Shirogiri Niwa Japanese garden in Mishawaka, IN with the gentleman who helped build it in the 1980’s. Every boulder had a story. #gardening
September 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We visited the Shirogiri Niwa Japanese garden in Mishawaka, IN with the gentleman who helped build it in the 1980’s. Every boulder had a story. #gardening
Cleaning out my window boxes, I found a reminder of the summer that is now past.
September 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Cleaning out my window boxes, I found a reminder of the summer that is now past.
Taking a breather, watching the bees on the boneset.
September 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Taking a breather, watching the bees on the boneset.
Busy bees at work!
September 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Busy bees at work!
It’s the first reading of our county recycling district’s annual budget. It’s my chance as director to remind our officials what we do. Local government = democracy, people. #government #budgets #democracy
September 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It’s the first reading of our county recycling district’s annual budget. It’s my chance as director to remind our officials what we do. Local government = democracy, people. #government #budgets #democracy
Fred greets the morning. #catsofbluesky
August 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Fred greets the morning. #catsofbluesky
Rotarian at work! Our small town Rotary pancake breakfast makes money for local scholarships. I’m the batter maker😁. #Rotary #RotaryInternational
August 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Rotarian at work! Our small town Rotary pancake breakfast makes money for local scholarships. I’m the batter maker😁. #Rotary #RotaryInternational
I’m in recycling, and this terrible but hardly unexpected news. The US is complicit with petrochemical companies who only want to make a profit. We can’t recycle ourselves out of this.💀
UN plastics treaty talks fail after US joins petrostates in blocking action. While the majority of 170 countries were prepared to compromise to secure a treaty in Geneva, the US refused to agree to anything beyond voluntary measures on.ft.com/419472e via @FT #DonaldTrump #oilandgas #PlasticPollution
UN plastics treaty talks fail after US joins petrostates in blocking action
Delegates criticise role of Trump administration in siding with Saudi Arabia and other petrochemical producers
on.ft.com
August 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I’m in recycling, and this terrible but hardly unexpected news. The US is complicit with petrochemical companies who only want to make a profit. We can’t recycle ourselves out of this.💀
My little buddy was happy to see me after work! #catsofbluesky
August 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
My little buddy was happy to see me after work! #catsofbluesky
The latest: canceling good work in behalf of humanity—watching the news like 😱
Carbon emissions are good, mRNA vaccines are bad. How to be wrong about everything.
Kennedy Cancels Nearly $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts
www.nytimes.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The latest: canceling good work in behalf of humanity—watching the news like 😱
Will they finally pay attention?
Microplastics are everywhere, even in human testicles. So will the patriarchy finally step in? asks @vanbadham.bsky.social
- It’s not the sisterhood busting your balls, fellas – it’s the fossil fuel industry
#plasticstreaty
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- It’s not the sisterhood busting your balls, fellas – it’s the fossil fuel industry
#plasticstreaty
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Microplastics are everywhere, even in human testicles. So will the patriarchy finally step in? | Van Badham
It’s not the sisterhood busting your balls, fellas – it’s the fossil fuel interests making money from the tonnes of synthetic garbage spewed on to the planet every day
www.theguardian.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Will they finally pay attention?
Saw three colleagues hard at work today in the pollinator acre at the Depot.
July 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Saw three colleagues hard at work today in the pollinator acre at the Depot.
Tuesday morning.
July 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Tuesday morning.