Shon Mapp
shonmapp.bsky.social
Shon Mapp
@shonmapp.bsky.social
The efficacy of carbon capture is laughable.

Big Oil: Let's just keep throwing around buzz words and misleading data around climate change solutions and hope people don't notice...yea...that's it. Let's do that.
Big Oil is selling the promise of “low-carbon data centers” using carbon capture, reports @emdashsanders.bsky.social.

But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
Exxon’s new greenwashing ploy
The oil giant claims it can eliminate more than 90 percent of emissions from gas-powered AI facilities. Critics say that’s nonsense.
www.exxonknews.org
December 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.

And trans lives are grounded in reality.

We see y'all. No matter what.

www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Still not sure who did this, but it’s really good advice for cities.
December 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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I'm seeking a few writers who might be interested in writing a review and have access to publishing the review for my current poetry collection "is(ness). Serious inquiries only. You can message me and I can get you in touch with my publisher.
gnashingteethpublishing.com/books/isness/
is(ness) - Gnashing Teeth Publishing
The poetry collection "is(ness)" is all about capturing the importance of time and presence. Much like taking a snapshot of moments in stillness, similar to a photograph or painting. These poems refle...
gnashingteethpublishing.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Pub day 🎉 my new chapbook INSIDE THE GARDEN OF ALCHEMY WITH DMX AND KARL MARX is out today with @ghostcitypress.bsky.social!

Special thanks to Kevin and Justin for bringing this project to publication

Enjoy centos from DMX and Marx. FREE / pay what you can model

ghostcitypress.com/2025-summer-...
Inside the Garden of Alchemy with DMX and Karl Marx — Ghost City Press
Inside the Garden of Alchemy with DMX and Karl Marx by Chris L. Butler Published August 22, 2025 PDF Micro-Chapbook 14 Pages
ghostcitypress.com
August 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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What if I choose one sin per day:
mayonnaise or murder

Kyla Houbolt

@luaz.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Submissions are still open for the 7th Annual STORY Foundation Prize, judged by @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social. Submit before December 15th to be considered.
October 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Gray Davidson Carroll writes, "We want to know you're different."

Sometimes, you just want to talk about trees in your poetry.
Queer Poetry by Gray Davidson Carroll - Rattle: Poetry
Send us a queerer poem, the editor says. We love your writing but prefer the gay stuff.
rattle.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
This guy in Sperlonga insisted on taking a photo with us. Who is he, we don't know. He wanted to take us for coffee afterwards.
December 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I would think the capital city would be better. But, my wife and I have felt more welcomed in the tiny towns.
December 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The microaggressions in the U.S. were a nuisance. But, the abject racism here (Rome) is often surprising and hurtful.

I wasn't prepared.
December 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
People fear what they don't understand. Then they hate what they fear.
December 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM