Ross Macfarlane
@rossmacfarlane.bsky.social
Advocate for climate action, clean energy & democracy. Likes to play outside. Director with Sierra Club Foundation, Way to Rise, and Clean Energy Transition Institute and recently Director and Vice President with Sierra Club.
This cartoon showing MBS with Trump on a leash gives "Quiet, Piggy" a whole new spin.
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 AM
This cartoon showing MBS with Trump on a leash gives "Quiet, Piggy" a whole new spin.
It's a rare and precious thing when the sun comes out on the Oregon Coast in November
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
It's a rare and precious thing when the sun comes out on the Oregon Coast in November
Late migration for the pelicans
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Late migration for the pelicans
Lower, we want him lower!! Trump's approval with independent voters continues plunges to record depths. (net disapproval of -35%). @today.yougov.com @economist.com h/t @gelliottmorris.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Lower, we want him lower!! Trump's approval with independent voters continues plunges to record depths. (net disapproval of -35%). @today.yougov.com @economist.com h/t @gelliottmorris.com
Timeline cleanse. Foggy day on the Oregon coast.
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Timeline cleanse. Foggy day on the Oregon coast.
Looking from our house in Seattle to the light reflecting off the clouds over Aurora Avenue. Isn't that pretty much the same thing as what y'all are seeing?
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Looking from our house in Seattle to the light reflecting off the clouds over Aurora Avenue. Isn't that pretty much the same thing as what y'all are seeing?
Great to see the Trump Administration's war on clean and affordable energy alternatives become a key theme in the recent Democratic electoral victories. A sampling of some recent headlines h/t @torygavito.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Great to see the Trump Administration's war on clean and affordable energy alternatives become a key theme in the recent Democratic electoral victories. A sampling of some recent headlines h/t @torygavito.bsky.social
To be fair, many children didn't experience prolonged illnesses in the good ol' days, they simply died.
Childhood Mortality Rates (children under 5) from 1800 to Present
Childhood Mortality Rates (children under 5) from 1800 to Present
October 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
To be fair, many children didn't experience prolonged illnesses in the good ol' days, they simply died.
Childhood Mortality Rates (children under 5) from 1800 to Present
Childhood Mortality Rates (children under 5) from 1800 to Present
Marie Antoinette would be proud.
October 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Marie Antoinette would be proud.
Nearly 7 million people marched and protested at No Kings rallies across the country, making it the largest one day protest in US history. No idea how many joined us in Seattle, it it was many thousands -- all peaceful, patriotic, and determined.
October 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Nearly 7 million people marched and protested at No Kings rallies across the country, making it the largest one day protest in US history. No idea how many joined us in Seattle, it it was many thousands -- all peaceful, patriotic, and determined.
EPA defended defunding the work that could have protected these Alaska villages from catastrophic funding, saying that "due to proactive cancellation of this grant, $20 million of hardworking U.S. tax dollars are currently sitting in the U.S. treasury instead of swept into the Kuskokwim River."
October 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
EPA defended defunding the work that could have protected these Alaska villages from catastrophic funding, saying that "due to proactive cancellation of this grant, $20 million of hardworking U.S. tax dollars are currently sitting in the U.S. treasury instead of swept into the Kuskokwim River."
We won't back down.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We won't back down.
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China's exports of clean-tech significantly exceed what the US earns from shipping fossil fuels overseas. So much for Trump's claims of "energy dominance"
October 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
China's exports of clean-tech significantly exceed what the US earns from shipping fossil fuels overseas. So much for Trump's claims of "energy dominance"
She's rich, she's white, and she's saying whatever Trump wants her to say, so of course Jeffrey Epstein's procuress and co- conspirator in sex trafficking is enjoying cushy life in a "Club Fed".
September 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
She's rich, she's white, and she's saying whatever Trump wants her to say, so of course Jeffrey Epstein's procuress and co- conspirator in sex trafficking is enjoying cushy life in a "Club Fed".
Miller isn't making any pretense of his intent to suppress all dissent and destroy the opposition. Naked fascism.
September 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Miller isn't making any pretense of his intent to suppress all dissent and destroy the opposition. Naked fascism.
Even "Mecha Hitler" (AKA Grok) identifies Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin as a Groyper "from the toxic underbelly of the MAGA ecosystem" influenced by far-right figures like Nick Fuentes who thought Kirk was too moderate.
September 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Even "Mecha Hitler" (AKA Grok) identifies Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin as a Groyper "from the toxic underbelly of the MAGA ecosystem" influenced by far-right figures like Nick Fuentes who thought Kirk was too moderate.
So fun to watch @soundersfc.com beat Lionel Messi and InterMiami for the League's Cup, 3-0. And apparently we were on TV!
September 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
So fun to watch @soundersfc.com beat Lionel Messi and InterMiami for the League's Cup, 3-0. And apparently we were on TV!
My doctor is with Optum Health (part of United Health Care). Their statement that they are waiting on new CDC guidelines and assurances that they will "continue to follow evidence based medical practices" doesn't give much confidence with anti-vaccine hacks running CDC.
August 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My doctor is with Optum Health (part of United Health Care). Their statement that they are waiting on new CDC guidelines and assurances that they will "continue to follow evidence based medical practices" doesn't give much confidence with anti-vaccine hacks running CDC.
Personal note: I am 70, with history of pulmonary disease, so getting a COVID vaccine should be easy, even with Secretary Brainworm's new policies. When I contacted my pharmacy, I was told I needed a prescription. When I contacted my doctor, I was told they needed to wait for new CDC guidelines 1/
August 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Personal note: I am 70, with history of pulmonary disease, so getting a COVID vaccine should be easy, even with Secretary Brainworm's new policies. When I contacted my pharmacy, I was told I needed a prescription. When I contacted my doctor, I was told they needed to wait for new CDC guidelines 1/
Weekend palette cleanser from San Juan Island.
August 25, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Weekend palette cleanser from San Juan Island.
No cheating. Post the last photo of your pet (fur baby).
August 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
No cheating. Post the last photo of your pet (fur baby).
Republicans are robbing our families of clean air, clean drinking water, and healthy communities while giving tax breaks to the very rich. Don't let the catastrophic impacts of the Big Ugly Bill and other toxic policies fade from the spotlight: hold Republicans accountable.
August 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Republicans are robbing our families of clean air, clean drinking water, and healthy communities while giving tax breaks to the very rich. Don't let the catastrophic impacts of the Big Ugly Bill and other toxic policies fade from the spotlight: hold Republicans accountable.
Gee, why would Trump's DOJ bend rules to help a convicted sex predator? Really hard to guess any reasons for this ... oh, wait.
August 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Gee, why would Trump's DOJ bend rules to help a convicted sex predator? Really hard to guess any reasons for this ... oh, wait.
Off the chart: the amount of wealth that the Big Ugly Bill transfers to the top 0.1% is staggering, while most Americans will all see their incomes go down. We couldn't stop this trash from passing, but we need to make Republicans own it. chartingthewayforward.substack.com/p/whats-in-t...
July 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Off the chart: the amount of wealth that the Big Ugly Bill transfers to the top 0.1% is staggering, while most Americans will all see their incomes go down. We couldn't stop this trash from passing, but we need to make Republicans own it. chartingthewayforward.substack.com/p/whats-in-t...
Since I don't want it to be all gloom and doom, proof that it's still beautiful here
June 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Since I don't want it to be all gloom and doom, proof that it's still beautiful here