Rob Shum
@robshum.bsky.social
Public policy ( #climate / energy policy, more specifically ) & IR prof (but also ex-🇨🇦 trade diplomat). PoliSciSky 🗺️, EnergySky 🔌💡, & GreenSky 🌱.
Cf. same handles on birdsite & mastodon.social/@robshum
Cf. same handles on birdsite & mastodon.social/@robshum
I’m not sure if it’s widely appreciated *how much* oil and natural gas is now being produced in 🇺🇸. 🔌💡
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
June 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I’m not sure if it’s widely appreciated *how much* oil and natural gas is now being produced in 🇺🇸. 🔌💡
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
May 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Just about to submit my comment. Today’s the last day!
May 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Just about to submit my comment. Today’s the last day!
I don’t know about the NYT’s algorithms, but Google’s Chrome browser has an extremely alarming idea of who I am after clicking to the NYT homepage out of curiosity re: Chris’ post.
(I have literally never seen a Russian language prompt before.)
(I have literally never seen a Russian language prompt before.)
April 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I don’t know about the NYT’s algorithms, but Google’s Chrome browser has an extremely alarming idea of who I am after clicking to the NYT homepage out of curiosity re: Chris’ post.
(I have literally never seen a Russian language prompt before.)
(I have literally never seen a Russian language prompt before.)
Chaser:
“In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect that U.S. renewable capacity additions—especially solar—will continue to drive the growth of U.S. power generation over the next two years…”
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
“In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect that U.S. renewable capacity additions—especially solar—will continue to drive the growth of U.S. power generation over the next two years…”
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
January 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Chaser:
“In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect that U.S. renewable capacity additions—especially solar—will continue to drive the growth of U.S. power generation over the next two years…”
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
“In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect that U.S. renewable capacity additions—especially solar—will continue to drive the growth of U.S. power generation over the next two years…”
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
It’s Fredos, all the way down.
I mean, it *is* hard to get the incentives right when you’re in a loyalty- (not merit-) based apparatus and if you’re likely to be an old, white party apparatchik who is used to chasing after a median voter who you assume is just like yourself.
I mean, it *is* hard to get the incentives right when you’re in a loyalty- (not merit-) based apparatus and if you’re likely to be an old, white party apparatchik who is used to chasing after a median voter who you assume is just like yourself.
December 16, 2024 at 11:12 PM
It’s Fredos, all the way down.
I mean, it *is* hard to get the incentives right when you’re in a loyalty- (not merit-) based apparatus and if you’re likely to be an old, white party apparatchik who is used to chasing after a median voter who you assume is just like yourself.
I mean, it *is* hard to get the incentives right when you’re in a loyalty- (not merit-) based apparatus and if you’re likely to be an old, white party apparatchik who is used to chasing after a median voter who you assume is just like yourself.
I don’t do the hard stuff, but if you’re open to something with an IPE bent, this has been thought-provoking…
December 16, 2024 at 10:03 PM
I don’t do the hard stuff, but if you’re open to something with an IPE bent, this has been thought-provoking…
Yes. Stop performatively beating yourself up on “not doing enough for the less-fortunate,” and focus on shoring up the political institutions & guardrails instead.
December 16, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Yes. Stop performatively beating yourself up on “not doing enough for the less-fortunate,” and focus on shoring up the political institutions & guardrails instead.
Aging population seems to have something to do with it.
December 10, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Aging population seems to have something to do with it.
Hungary represents the crony-ridden, ignorant, and hardscrabble future that national conservatives want.
See the rightmost bar on the latest OECD literacy/numeracy proficiency study that just dropped:
See the rightmost bar on the latest OECD literacy/numeracy proficiency study that just dropped:
December 10, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Hungary represents the crony-ridden, ignorant, and hardscrabble future that national conservatives want.
See the rightmost bar on the latest OECD literacy/numeracy proficiency study that just dropped:
See the rightmost bar on the latest OECD literacy/numeracy proficiency study that just dropped:
One of the best books I read last year.
December 6, 2024 at 10:01 PM
One of the best books I read last year.
November 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM
When do the polls close in Waukesha oblast?
October 11, 2024 at 10:46 PM
When do the polls close in Waukesha oblast?
Calling this “The Kamala”:
- Gin
- Sweet Vermouth
- Peychaud’s
- Tonic water, and, of course…
- Coconut water
To freedom!
- Gin
- Sweet Vermouth
- Peychaud’s
- Tonic water, and, of course…
- Coconut water
To freedom!
July 21, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Calling this “The Kamala”:
- Gin
- Sweet Vermouth
- Peychaud’s
- Tonic water, and, of course…
- Coconut water
To freedom!
- Gin
- Sweet Vermouth
- Peychaud’s
- Tonic water, and, of course…
- Coconut water
To freedom!
June 22, 2024 at 11:43 AM
There is something near-miraculous about the Bluesky algorithm.
June 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
There is something near-miraculous about the Bluesky algorithm.
“…Military and defense budgets commanded a 2.1% share, after hitting an all-time high of $2.2 trillion, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East were the key drivers of growth…”
about.bnef.com/blog/lack-of...
about.bnef.com/blog/lack-of...
March 27, 2024 at 11:00 PM
“…Military and defense budgets commanded a 2.1% share, after hitting an all-time high of $2.2 trillion, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East were the key drivers of growth…”
about.bnef.com/blog/lack-of...
about.bnef.com/blog/lack-of...
“Oil fell to the lowest since June as momentum traders and lower market volumes worsened a plunge that has been driven by concerns the market is oversupplied…”
www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oi...
www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oi...
December 7, 2023 at 12:28 AM
“Oil fell to the lowest since June as momentum traders and lower market volumes worsened a plunge that has been driven by concerns the market is oversupplied…”
www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oi...
www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oi...
Looking forward to today’s workshop on the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in Singapore!
November 8, 2023 at 12:51 AM
Looking forward to today’s workshop on the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in Singapore!
You’ve inspired a counter-hot-take: rye, St-Germain, and lime juice.
I regret nothing, and can only thank you.
I regret nothing, and can only thank you.
August 17, 2023 at 2:54 AM
You’ve inspired a counter-hot-take: rye, St-Germain, and lime juice.
I regret nothing, and can only thank you.
I regret nothing, and can only thank you.
August 5, 2023 at 4:05 PM