Steve Behnke
stevebehnke.bsky.social
Steve Behnke
@stevebehnke.bsky.social
lifelong Alaskan, interested in climate solutions, supporting energy efficiency, electrification, EV's and heat pumps.
February 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
"They continue to siphon off the wealth of the nation. They are supporting a tyrant who is promising them tax cuts and regulatory rollbacks that will make them even richer."
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Three billionaires: America’s oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich
As Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk alter US media, the connections between wealth and power are in plain sight
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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I'm new to Bluesky. My posts will tend to be positive, action-oriented, and civil. They will focus on climate actions, democracy, and providing a livable planet for my grandchildren. I co-lead my local chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby and write books and articles on environmental subjects.
January 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Not only are the wealthy taking over governments, but they're creating way more than their fair share of climate pollution.
World’s richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days
Emissions caused by wealthiest 1% so far this year would take someone from poorest 50% three years to create
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This report from the good folks at Rewiring America documents the health benefits of electrifying heating and cooling.
Yet another reason why heat pumps are awesome: health benefits
The two-way air conditioners are key to reducing CO2 emissions. They can also help slash toxic air pollution from fossil-fueled appliances, a new report…
www.canarymedia.com
January 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
If you're looking for more ways to cut your climate pollution, while helping others, here's a great option. akcarbonreduction.org
The money you put into it goes directly to installing heat pumps, powered by clean renewable electricity, to replace oil heat in lower income homes.
Front Page - Alaska Carbon Reduction Fund
Carbon ReductionHome Heating Assistance Your carbon reduction purchases will eliminate emissions from the use of home heating oil and will replace oil heating systems in lower income homes with clean ...
akcarbonreduction.org
January 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Interested in heat pump options for Alaska (and other northern places)? Want to reduce your heating costs and climate pollution at the same time? See our information, advisory services, and financial incentives at akheatsmart.org
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akheatsmart.org
January 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Are you curious about heat pumps? We are hosting an info session where you can get your questions answered by experts. Hear from AK Heat Smart's Andy Romanoff, HEA Board Member Erin McKittrick, and local installers Andy Lorentz and Randy Arndt. Register at: inletkeeper.org/events
November 16, 2024 at 8:30 PM