Peter Norman
peterminorman.bsky.social
Peter Norman
@peterminorman.bsky.social
Thoughts on professional and personal interests: renewable energy, democracy, egalitarianism, economic development, urbanism.
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I'm delighted that my article "Building Power: Can Wind and Solar Development Foster Equity and Democracy?" will appear in volume 38 of the Georgetown Environmental Law Review. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
BUILDING POWER: CAN WIND AND SOLAR DEVELOPMENT FOSTER EQUITY AND DEMOCRACY?
<p><span>To replace fossil fuel generation, solar and wind power must impact thousands of square miles, employ millions of workers, and mobilize trillions of in
papers.ssrn.com
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Donald Trump says he is going to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. This is what weak men do to pretend they’re strong.

Stay safe, stand with your community, and most importantly, know your rights:
August 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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This is disgusting.

If this is how they treat Alex Padilla, a United States Senator, how do you think they’ll treat you?
June 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Implement a 100% tariff and ruin a movie.

17

(Fellini's masterpiece)
Implement a 100% tariff and ruin a movie.

Zero Dark Sixty
May 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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March 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I'm delighted that my article "Building Power: Can Wind and Solar Development Foster Equity and Democracy?" will appear in volume 38 of the Georgetown Environmental Law Review. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
BUILDING POWER: CAN WIND AND SOLAR DEVELOPMENT FOSTER EQUITY AND DEMOCRACY?
<p><span>To replace fossil fuel generation, solar and wind power must impact thousands of square miles, employ millions of workers, and mobilize trillions of in
papers.ssrn.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Seems bad. SB307 would allow utilities to self-regulate new (likely gas) power plants inside and outside of Arkansas, and charge new rates, without PSC approval. It'll be easier to plan and cancel an out-of-state nuke than build renewables. #arpx #arleg
arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
Power companies would be able to raise your electric bill more easily under new legislation
SB307 removes several protections against rate increases, makes it easier for utilities to pass costs to customers, and neuters regulators' ability to do much about it.
arktimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Wow, this is real. It would have been a pitch-perfect satire. Well, I guess it's a pitch-perfect self-satire.
New: Last month, a group of moderate Democratic consultants, campaign staffers, elected officials & party leaders gathered in Loudoun County, Virginia, for a retreat where they plotted their party’s comeback.

We got their takeaways. t.co/bEwlg4jbtM
March 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
About 500 came out to protest in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
February 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years

Making America Great Again!
January 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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here come old laptop
he come
bootin up slowly
he got
broken touchpad
he need
one more update
he got
no space
on this pc

one thing i can tell you
its got no warranty
December 28, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Win Dan's new book! I've gotten a sneak preview from past conversations with him - it would be fascinating on its own even if it weren't so timely.
December 27, 2024 at 5:13 PM