otterlyelaine.bsky.social
@otterlyelaine.bsky.social
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Closing NCAR because it produces "climate alarmism" is like closing the fire department because it produces "fire alarmism"

billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
A low point
Things will get better....I think
billmckibben.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.

This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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For decades, sustainable & responsible cities haven’t just been possible — they’ve been common sense, logical, ridiculously obvious! And yet we’ve failed to act. A better future through better cities is STILL possible with real leadership at every level. #ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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December 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Sadly funny. Thanks Oli.

youtu.be/yVjg0MUwyf4?...
For every coal mine we fund, we'll plant one tree
YouTube video by Oli Frost
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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BTW, there are a LOT more than 40
December 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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“WASHINGTON—Citing that a majority of Americans are irresponsible, easily distracted people who have little regard for other human beings, a new Dept of Transportation report revealed that it’s ‘actually kind of crazy’ that U.S. citizens are allowed to drive automobiles.”

The Onion strikes again.
Report: It Pretty Incredible That Americans Entrusted With Driving Cars
WASHINGTON—Citing that a majority of Americans are irresponsible, easily distracted people who have little regard for other human beings, a new Department of Transportation report revealed Wednesday t...
theonion.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Never forget, car dependency is the opposite of freedom.

What’s more “free” than cars, you ask?

Choices.
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
November 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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This really hasn’t gotten enough attention this week.

@wired.com #ICE
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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make sewer socialism great again

seattle: municipal utilities, municipal power, a new passivhaus social housing developer, a phenomenal library system... maybe even municipal broadband

www.notus.org/perspectives...
New York Is Just the Start: How Mamdani’s Socialism Could Triumph Across the Country
In 1973, I was part of the leadership of the New American Movement, a socialist group that would later merge with Michael Harrington’s Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee to form the Democratic ...
www.notus.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The Times parsed the vote using similar categories and again found that the single most determinative factor economic-like factor in the election was "commute by transit" vs "commute by car." It edged out renters vs. homeowners. There's still outstanding data but I expect these trends will hold.
November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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“As far as we humans know, we are the only species that chooses to fight against our biological presets, regularly changing our clocks, miserably dragging ourselves into and out of bed at unnatural hours.” - Rachelle Wilson Tollemar, University of Wisconsin-Madison #FallBack buff.ly/bkSy7QY
November 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Maryland Judges Weigh Whether Cities Can Sue Over Climate Change www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/c...
Maryland Judges Weigh Whether Cities Can Sue Over Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I like this hymn

youtu.be/HVxoXv0DO8k?...
Earth Hymn (Live from Snæfellsnes - Official Video)
YouTube video by YoYoMaVEVO
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM