Ashley
@palmtree275.bsky.social
Generation Y Californian. Supporter of youth rights. Supporter of all disadvantaged people.
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Why China Built 162 sq mi of Solar Panels on World’s Highest Plateau
China’s efforts contrast with the US, which is using its muscle to pressure countries to buy gas+oil+coal. China is investing in cheaper solar+wind+batteries+EVs to become the world’s supplier of RE
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/b...
China’s efforts contrast with the US, which is using its muscle to pressure countries to buy gas+oil+coal. China is investing in cheaper solar+wind+batteries+EVs to become the world’s supplier of RE
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/b...
Why China Built 162 Square Miles of Solar Panels on the World’s Highest Plateau
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Why China Built 162 sq mi of Solar Panels on World’s Highest Plateau
China’s efforts contrast with the US, which is using its muscle to pressure countries to buy gas+oil+coal. China is investing in cheaper solar+wind+batteries+EVs to become the world’s supplier of RE
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/b...
China’s efforts contrast with the US, which is using its muscle to pressure countries to buy gas+oil+coal. China is investing in cheaper solar+wind+batteries+EVs to become the world’s supplier of RE
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/b...
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After weeks of waiting, California's governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California's biggest metro areas. https://cal.news/4n3hzge
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📸 Ray Chavez
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📸 Ray Chavez
October 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
After weeks of waiting, California's governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California's biggest metro areas. https://cal.news/4n3hzge
📝 @frombenc.bsky.social
📸 Ray Chavez
📝 @frombenc.bsky.social
📸 Ray Chavez
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Real estate investors now own about 20% of single-family homes in the country.
A big reason why home prices have skyrocketed in recent years is a lack of supply — and investors sinking their teeth into whatever is left on the market is making the problem even worse.
A big reason why home prices have skyrocketed in recent years is a lack of supply — and investors sinking their teeth into whatever is left on the market is making the problem even worse.
How Wall Street Priced You Out of a Home | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
October 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Real estate investors now own about 20% of single-family homes in the country.
A big reason why home prices have skyrocketed in recent years is a lack of supply — and investors sinking their teeth into whatever is left on the market is making the problem even worse.
A big reason why home prices have skyrocketed in recent years is a lack of supply — and investors sinking their teeth into whatever is left on the market is making the problem even worse.
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Starbucks is closing stores and cutting 900 jobs in a restructuring move.
1,100 jobs were slashed earlier this year.
Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
1,100 jobs were slashed earlier this year.
Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
September 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Starbucks is closing stores and cutting 900 jobs in a restructuring move.
1,100 jobs were slashed earlier this year.
Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
1,100 jobs were slashed earlier this year.
Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.
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Historic Testimony in Constitutional Climate Case Lighthiser v Trump
Jacobson testified on health+climate harms from fossil pollution & reliability of RE
Podesta explained effects of orders on dismantling fed climate research and regs
www.publicjustice.net/live-testimo... @youthvgov.bsky.social
Jacobson testified on health+climate harms from fossil pollution & reliability of RE
Podesta explained effects of orders on dismantling fed climate research and regs
www.publicjustice.net/live-testimo... @youthvgov.bsky.social
Youth Plaintiffs Begin Historic Live Testimony in Federal Constitutional Climate Case, 'Lighthiser v. Trump' | Public Justice
22 youth plaintiffs began presenting live testimony on Sept. 16 in Lighthiser v. Trump, a constitutional climate lawsuit in Missoula, Montana.
www.publicjustice.net
September 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Historic Testimony in Constitutional Climate Case Lighthiser v Trump
Jacobson testified on health+climate harms from fossil pollution & reliability of RE
Podesta explained effects of orders on dismantling fed climate research and regs
www.publicjustice.net/live-testimo... @youthvgov.bsky.social
Jacobson testified on health+climate harms from fossil pollution & reliability of RE
Podesta explained effects of orders on dismantling fed climate research and regs
www.publicjustice.net/live-testimo... @youthvgov.bsky.social
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Massachusetts is outdoing other states because they are the first to require insurers to cover the cost of COVID shots and other vaccines recommended by state health officials.
Vaccines are not accessible if they are unaffordable. Every state needs to follow their lead!
Vaccines are not accessible if they are unaffordable. Every state needs to follow their lead!
September 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Massachusetts is outdoing other states because they are the first to require insurers to cover the cost of COVID shots and other vaccines recommended by state health officials.
Vaccines are not accessible if they are unaffordable. Every state needs to follow their lead!
Vaccines are not accessible if they are unaffordable. Every state needs to follow their lead!
We need to end all discriminatory and authoritarian practices #EndAgeChecks #youthrights
August 1, 2025 at 6:23 AM
We need to end all discriminatory and authoritarian practices #EndAgeChecks #youthrights
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South Australia: Aged care UV light trial reduces infections.
"Scientists from Flinders Health and SA Health research institutes adapted commercial germicidal UV appliances that purify air using UV-C light, effectively deactivating harmful micro-organisms like viruses and bacteria."
"Scientists from Flinders Health and SA Health research institutes adapted commercial germicidal UV appliances that purify air using UV-C light, effectively deactivating harmful micro-organisms like viruses and bacteria."
Aged care UV light trial reduces infections - Australian Ageing Agenda
A Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute and SAHMRI world-first trial has found germicidal ultraviolet appliances in aged care facilities have the potential to reduce tens of thousands of vira...
www.australianageingagenda.com.au
July 29, 2025 at 11:57 PM
South Australia: Aged care UV light trial reduces infections.
"Scientists from Flinders Health and SA Health research institutes adapted commercial germicidal UV appliances that purify air using UV-C light, effectively deactivating harmful micro-organisms like viruses and bacteria."
"Scientists from Flinders Health and SA Health research institutes adapted commercial germicidal UV appliances that purify air using UV-C light, effectively deactivating harmful micro-organisms like viruses and bacteria."
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The increasingly egregious leveraging of pardons is just another one of those things that tells me that while they won’t actually come out and Say It say it until like 2027/8, they ain’t planning for there to be another election.
July 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The increasingly egregious leveraging of pardons is just another one of those things that tells me that while they won’t actually come out and Say It say it until like 2027/8, they ain’t planning for there to be another election.
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77% of California likely voters (88% of Dems, 73% of Independents, and 61% of Reps) want offshore wind
ppic.org/publication/...
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment - Public Policy Institute of California
Key findings of the survey include: Most Californians are very concerned about home insurance costs increasing due to climate-related risks. Less than half are willing to pay more for electricity from...
ppic.org
July 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
77% of California likely voters (88% of Dems, 73% of Independents, and 61% of Reps) want offshore wind
ppic.org/publication/...
ppic.org/publication/...
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In 2025 so far (Jan 1-July 21), fossil gas has met only 22% of California demand (down from 28% in 2024).
WindWaterSolar has met 57.3% of demand (up from 53.4% in 2024).
California will be 100% WWS by 2030-2035.
WindWaterSolar has met 57.3% of demand (up from 53.4% in 2024).
California will be 100% WWS by 2030-2035.
Calif now has 1.3 mil EVs (100,000 added Q1 '25) plus 316 data centers
Yet @California_ISO demand is down 1% v '24 & '23.
Due mostly to behind-the-meter PV
Gas down 22% v '24 & 41% v '23
Utility PV up 18% v '24 & 47% v '23
Batteries up 64% v '24 & 214% v '23
157 of 202 days in '25 w/>100% WWS
Yet @California_ISO demand is down 1% v '24 & '23.
Due mostly to behind-the-meter PV
Gas down 22% v '24 & 41% v '23
Utility PV up 18% v '24 & 47% v '23
Batteries up 64% v '24 & 214% v '23
157 of 202 days in '25 w/>100% WWS
July 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In 2025 so far (Jan 1-July 21), fossil gas has met only 22% of California demand (down from 28% in 2024).
WindWaterSolar has met 57.3% of demand (up from 53.4% in 2024).
California will be 100% WWS by 2030-2035.
WindWaterSolar has met 57.3% of demand (up from 53.4% in 2024).
California will be 100% WWS by 2030-2035.
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An important but upsetting news segment:
The anti-choice movement was never going to stop at abortion rights. Now, they're telling young women that contraceptives are dangerous. (You know what's riskier? Pregnancy.)
89% of Americans still support access to the...
1/4
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
The anti-choice movement was never going to stop at abortion rights. Now, they're telling young women that contraceptives are dangerous. (You know what's riskier? Pregnancy.)
89% of Americans still support access to the...
1/4
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
After fall of Roe, pro-life activists take aim at birth control
Earlier this year, the Trump administration scrubbed CDC guidance on birth control from government websites and froze $65 million in funding to family planning clinics that provide free or low-cost co...
www.pbs.org
July 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
An important but upsetting news segment:
The anti-choice movement was never going to stop at abortion rights. Now, they're telling young women that contraceptives are dangerous. (You know what's riskier? Pregnancy.)
89% of Americans still support access to the...
1/4
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
The anti-choice movement was never going to stop at abortion rights. Now, they're telling young women that contraceptives are dangerous. (You know what's riskier? Pregnancy.)
89% of Americans still support access to the...
1/4
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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🧬 Superbugs could cost $2 trillion a year by 2050
New modelling shows antibiotic-resistant infections could kill millions more and slash global GDP by $1.7 trillion annually, unless action is taken now.
Cutting aid may worsen the crisis.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#SciComm #AMR 🧪
New modelling shows antibiotic-resistant infections could kill millions more and slash global GDP by $1.7 trillion annually, unless action is taken now.
Cutting aid may worsen the crisis.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#SciComm #AMR 🧪
Superbugs could kill millions more and cost $2tn a year by 2050, models show
Exclusive: Research on burden of antibiotic resistance for 122 countries predicts dire economic and health outcomes
www.theguardian.com
July 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🧬 Superbugs could cost $2 trillion a year by 2050
New modelling shows antibiotic-resistant infections could kill millions more and slash global GDP by $1.7 trillion annually, unless action is taken now.
Cutting aid may worsen the crisis.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#SciComm #AMR 🧪
New modelling shows antibiotic-resistant infections could kill millions more and slash global GDP by $1.7 trillion annually, unless action is taken now.
Cutting aid may worsen the crisis.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#SciComm #AMR 🧪
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Medicaid work requirements aren't just cruel.
They're a bureaucratic nightmare that will hurt states' economies and hospital networks.
So why are Republicans so determined to lie about them? Watch:
They're a bureaucratic nightmare that will hurt states' economies and hospital networks.
So why are Republicans so determined to lie about them? Watch:
Medicaid Work Requirements, Debunked
Republicans are lying about Medicaid work requirements. The truth is that a vast majority of recipients who can work are
youtu.be
July 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Medicaid work requirements aren't just cruel.
They're a bureaucratic nightmare that will hurt states' economies and hospital networks.
So why are Republicans so determined to lie about them? Watch:
They're a bureaucratic nightmare that will hurt states' economies and hospital networks.
So why are Republicans so determined to lie about them? Watch:
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MUST WATCH: Oceanside CA: Militarized DHS (HSI) smashed windows, assault rifles drawn, tossed flashbangs and sent drones into the apartment which had 2 kids inside. They then told neighbors they were going to use tear gas, and they’d probably be exposed. Please share widely. WTF
June 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
MUST WATCH: Oceanside CA: Militarized DHS (HSI) smashed windows, assault rifles drawn, tossed flashbangs and sent drones into the apartment which had 2 kids inside. They then told neighbors they were going to use tear gas, and they’d probably be exposed. Please share widely. WTF
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That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? Hello?
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? Hello?
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? Hello?
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? Hello?
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N95 masks are PPE.
They’re designed to protect the wearer from covid, airborne viruses, wildfire smoke & more.
They’re a public health tool.
Gaitors & bandanas are face coverings worn by ICE goons who want to conceal their identity because they’re kidnapping people
They’re not the same.
They’re designed to protect the wearer from covid, airborne viruses, wildfire smoke & more.
They’re a public health tool.
Gaitors & bandanas are face coverings worn by ICE goons who want to conceal their identity because they’re kidnapping people
They’re not the same.
June 22, 2025 at 5:39 AM
N95 masks are PPE.
They’re designed to protect the wearer from covid, airborne viruses, wildfire smoke & more.
They’re a public health tool.
Gaitors & bandanas are face coverings worn by ICE goons who want to conceal their identity because they’re kidnapping people
They’re not the same.
They’re designed to protect the wearer from covid, airborne viruses, wildfire smoke & more.
They’re a public health tool.
Gaitors & bandanas are face coverings worn by ICE goons who want to conceal their identity because they’re kidnapping people
They’re not the same.
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If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
June 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
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At least we can finally well and truly retire that BS talking point: ‘Trump never started any new wars.’
June 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM
At least we can finally well and truly retire that BS talking point: ‘Trump never started any new wars.’
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She Won, Part III: The Devil Is In The Data
88 counties flipped red. None flipped blue. Trump swept every swing state—each just below the mandatory recount thresholds. What are the odds? About one in never.
open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
@electiontruth.bsky.social
88 counties flipped red. None flipped blue. Trump swept every swing state—each just below the mandatory recount thresholds. What are the odds? About one in never.
open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
@electiontruth.bsky.social
She Won, Part III: The Devil Is In The Data
88 counties flipped red. None flipped blue. Trump swept every swing state—each just below the mandatory recount thresholds. What are the odds? About one in never.
open.substack.com
June 19, 2025 at 5:19 AM
She Won, Part III: The Devil Is In The Data
88 counties flipped red. None flipped blue. Trump swept every swing state—each just below the mandatory recount thresholds. What are the odds? About one in never.
open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
@electiontruth.bsky.social
88 counties flipped red. None flipped blue. Trump swept every swing state—each just below the mandatory recount thresholds. What are the odds? About one in never.
open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
@electiontruth.bsky.social
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I’m seeing a lot of people posting about how sick they are with a “summer flu”
Main complaints? Fatigue, extremely sore throat, fever and loss of smell.
It’s Covid. The Nimbus variant is here & appears to be more transmissible.
It’s time to wear a respirator, clean the air & stay home when sick!
Main complaints? Fatigue, extremely sore throat, fever and loss of smell.
It’s Covid. The Nimbus variant is here & appears to be more transmissible.
It’s time to wear a respirator, clean the air & stay home when sick!
June 18, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I’m seeing a lot of people posting about how sick they are with a “summer flu”
Main complaints? Fatigue, extremely sore throat, fever and loss of smell.
It’s Covid. The Nimbus variant is here & appears to be more transmissible.
It’s time to wear a respirator, clean the air & stay home when sick!
Main complaints? Fatigue, extremely sore throat, fever and loss of smell.
It’s Covid. The Nimbus variant is here & appears to be more transmissible.
It’s time to wear a respirator, clean the air & stay home when sick!
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THIS MAKES SENSE
May 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM
THIS MAKES SENSE