@wsinkler.bsky.social
Reader, vegetable gardener, Citizens' Climate Lobby volunteer and chapter leader (NH Lakes Region Chapter), microscopist (retired from Honeywell R&D).
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July 2025 was the third warmest July on record in the ERA5 dataset at 1.25C above preindustrial levels, though it was notably down from the prior records set in 2023 and 2024.
August 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
July 2025 was the third warmest July on record in the ERA5 dataset at 1.25C above preindustrial levels, though it was notably down from the prior records set in 2023 and 2024.
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Is there any peer-reviewed research assessing the ghg reductions or other pollution benefits from the GHG standards for vehicles between 2012-today? Having trouble finding something like this
August 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Is there any peer-reviewed research assessing the ghg reductions or other pollution benefits from the GHG standards for vehicles between 2012-today? Having trouble finding something like this
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Repeat after me - there is no plan.
The entire global economy hangs on the whims of one guy.
Also, Howard Lutnick promised me all those millions of jobs screwing tiny screws into iPhones were coming back to the United States.
The entire global economy hangs on the whims of one guy.
Also, Howard Lutnick promised me all those millions of jobs screwing tiny screws into iPhones were coming back to the United States.
April 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Repeat after me - there is no plan.
The entire global economy hangs on the whims of one guy.
Also, Howard Lutnick promised me all those millions of jobs screwing tiny screws into iPhones were coming back to the United States.
The entire global economy hangs on the whims of one guy.
Also, Howard Lutnick promised me all those millions of jobs screwing tiny screws into iPhones were coming back to the United States.
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As the economic news keeps coming out over the coming weeks keep one thing in mind: this is the fault of one man and didn’t need to happen.
April 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
As the economic news keeps coming out over the coming weeks keep one thing in mind: this is the fault of one man and didn’t need to happen.
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March 2025 was the second warmest March on record in the ERA5 dataset, only behind the record set last year (2024). This is despite weak La Nina conditions in the tropical Pacific.
It was 1.6C above preindustrial levels, up slightly from February.
It was 1.6C above preindustrial levels, up slightly from February.
April 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
March 2025 was the second warmest March on record in the ERA5 dataset, only behind the record set last year (2024). This is despite weak La Nina conditions in the tropical Pacific.
It was 1.6C above preindustrial levels, up slightly from February.
It was 1.6C above preindustrial levels, up slightly from February.
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We’re the bad guys.
Our government is intentionally destroying our sift power advantage.
Question is, how long until elected GOP leaders start caring
Our government is intentionally destroying our sift power advantage.
Question is, how long until elected GOP leaders start caring
China, Russia and India have dispatched emergency teams and supplies to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar. So have Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. The U.S., the richest country in the world and once its most generous provider of foreign aid, has sent nothing.
Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar
While China, Russia and other nations have rushed emergency response teams to the devastated country, the U.S., once a leader in foreign aid, has been slow to act.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We’re the bad guys.
Our government is intentionally destroying our sift power advantage.
Question is, how long until elected GOP leaders start caring
Our government is intentionally destroying our sift power advantage.
Question is, how long until elected GOP leaders start caring
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Nice @us.theguardian.com article by @dharna.bsky.social, @aliyaute.bsky.social, and Oliver Milman on the data and efforts to convince House Republicans to defend the IRA, featuring @cclusa.org's lobbying efforts
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Clean energy spending boosts GOP districts. But lawmakers are keeping quiet as Trump targets incentives
We asked 18 Republicans whose districts benefit most from Biden’s IRA climate law if they back Trump’s demands
www.theguardian.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Nice @us.theguardian.com article by @dharna.bsky.social, @aliyaute.bsky.social, and Oliver Milman on the data and efforts to convince House Republicans to defend the IRA, featuring @cclusa.org's lobbying efforts
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Department of Stupid Vengefulness.
1. Pulling security clearances of Tony Blinken and Jake Sullivan after they had already been revoked by earlier EOs.
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1. Pulling security clearances of Tony Blinken and Jake Sullivan after they had already been revoked by earlier EOs.
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March 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Department of Stupid Vengefulness.
1. Pulling security clearances of Tony Blinken and Jake Sullivan after they had already been revoked by earlier EOs.
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1. Pulling security clearances of Tony Blinken and Jake Sullivan after they had already been revoked by earlier EOs.
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Reasonable to ask if we are now oppressing the Russian opposition at Putin’s behest.
theins.press/en/news/280037
theins.press/en/news/280037
Russian scientist from Harvard Medical School detained in U.S., faces deportation and likely arrest upon return due to anti-war stance
A Russian scientist working at Harvard Medical School has been detained in the United States and placed in immigration detention. According to multiple independent Russian media outlets and the scient...
theins.press
March 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Reasonable to ask if we are now oppressing the Russian opposition at Putin’s behest.
theins.press/en/news/280037
theins.press/en/news/280037
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Prices are soaring, your 401k is in the tank, Social Security phone lines are hours long.
Instead of addressing any of that – this administration is picking a fight with Denmark.
Instead of addressing any of that – this administration is picking a fight with Denmark.
March 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Prices are soaring, your 401k is in the tank, Social Security phone lines are hours long.
Instead of addressing any of that – this administration is picking a fight with Denmark.
Instead of addressing any of that – this administration is picking a fight with Denmark.
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“People should see the texts in order to reach their own conclusions.” @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social and @shaneharris.bsky.social share the group chat in which officials planned strikes on Yemen: theatln.tc/uXU1g37J
March 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
“People should see the texts in order to reach their own conclusions.” @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social and @shaneharris.bsky.social share the group chat in which officials planned strikes on Yemen: theatln.tc/uXU1g37J
Security Breaches Can Be Fixed. People Without Honor Can’t Be Trusted. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/o...
Opinion | Security Breaches Can Be Fixed. People Without Honor Can’t Be Trusted.
There’s a reason every warrior society has a code.
www.nytimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Security Breaches Can Be Fixed. People Without Honor Can’t Be Trusted. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/o...
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This is Nicole, 5 years old, her dad Oleksandr and her mom. Nicole and Oleksandr were killed by Russia last night in Kyiv. The mom is in the hospital.
The family moved to Kyiv from Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, near the frontline.
Deepest condolences.
The family moved to Kyiv from Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, near the frontline.
Deepest condolences.
March 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This is Nicole, 5 years old, her dad Oleksandr and her mom. Nicole and Oleksandr were killed by Russia last night in Kyiv. The mom is in the hospital.
The family moved to Kyiv from Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, near the frontline.
Deepest condolences.
The family moved to Kyiv from Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, near the frontline.
Deepest condolences.
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Trudy Rubin at the Philadelphia Inquirer gets to the point.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/ukra...
www.inquirer.com/opinion/ukra...
Trump fails to pressure Putin into accepting unconditional 30-day ceasefire | Trudy Rubin
Trump's use of sticks for Ukraine and only carrots for Russia, means Kremlin will hold to demands for Kyiv surrender.
www.inquirer.com
March 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Trudy Rubin at the Philadelphia Inquirer gets to the point.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/ukra...
www.inquirer.com/opinion/ukra...
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In 2024, a stunning 84% of new U.S. power came from solar. This boom is thanks in large part to clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, which are making solar more affordable and accessible than ever.
If we want to keep this momentum, we need to protect these tax credits.
If we want to keep this momentum, we need to protect these tax credits.
Solar accounted for 84% of new US power added in 2024, report says
Solar energy accounted for 84% of new electricity generation capacity added to the U.S. power grid last year, but the industry faces a challenging future with the new U.S. administration's energy policies, a report published on Tuesday said.
www.reuters.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
In 2024, a stunning 84% of new U.S. power came from solar. This boom is thanks in large part to clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, which are making solar more affordable and accessible than ever.
If we want to keep this momentum, we need to protect these tax credits.
If we want to keep this momentum, we need to protect these tax credits.
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We're still pretty new to Bluesky, and have noticed a big increase in new sign ups and followers across our social media accounts this year. So hi! 👋
If you're new here, we're Citizens' Climate Lobby, a group of nonpartisan, grassroots citizens working together to solve climate change.
If you're new here, we're Citizens' Climate Lobby, a group of nonpartisan, grassroots citizens working together to solve climate change.
March 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We're still pretty new to Bluesky, and have noticed a big increase in new sign ups and followers across our social media accounts this year. So hi! 👋
If you're new here, we're Citizens' Climate Lobby, a group of nonpartisan, grassroots citizens working together to solve climate change.
If you're new here, we're Citizens' Climate Lobby, a group of nonpartisan, grassroots citizens working together to solve climate change.
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TONIGHT: One Big, Beautiful Speech of Lies. Don’t forget to grab your Bingo cards ⬇️
March 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
TONIGHT: One Big, Beautiful Speech of Lies. Don’t forget to grab your Bingo cards ⬇️
JD's trademark is arrogance. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/u...
JD Vance Ignites Outrage in UK With ‘Random Country’ Comment
The vice president denied that he was talking about Britain and France when he downplayed “20,000 troops from some random country” protecting Ukraine. No other countries have pledged troops.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
JD's trademark is arrogance. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/u...
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February 2025 was the third warmest February on record after 2024 and 2016, at 1.59C above preindustrial level.
This is the first time a month has not been the warmest or second warmest on record since June 2023.
This is the first time a month has not been the warmest or second warmest on record since June 2023.
March 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
February 2025 was the third warmest February on record after 2024 and 2016, at 1.59C above preindustrial level.
This is the first time a month has not been the warmest or second warmest on record since June 2023.
This is the first time a month has not been the warmest or second warmest on record since June 2023.
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“If Roosevelt had told Churchill to sue for peace on any terms with Adolf Hitler and to fork over Britain’s coal reserves to the United States in exchange for no American security guarantees, it might have approximated what Trump did to Zelensky.”
Opinion | A Day of American Infamy
A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter.
www.nytimes.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“If Roosevelt had told Churchill to sue for peace on any terms with Adolf Hitler and to fork over Britain’s coal reserves to the United States in exchange for no American security guarantees, it might have approximated what Trump did to Zelensky.”
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The actual news is pushing hard into Onion territory now. Cancel NCEP's lease??
"The modeling center runs the computer models used in day-to-day weather forecasting, and ensures that weather data correctly goes into these models and that they are operating correctly."
www.axios.com/2025/03/03/d...
"The modeling center runs the computer models used in day-to-day weather forecasting, and ensures that weather data correctly goes into these models and that they are operating correctly."
www.axios.com/2025/03/03/d...
DOGE moves to cancel NOAA leases at critical forecasting centers
NOAA's nerve center of national weather forecasting is on a lease cancellation list.
www.axios.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The actual news is pushing hard into Onion territory now. Cancel NCEP's lease??
"The modeling center runs the computer models used in day-to-day weather forecasting, and ensures that weather data correctly goes into these models and that they are operating correctly."
www.axios.com/2025/03/03/d...
"The modeling center runs the computer models used in day-to-day weather forecasting, and ensures that weather data correctly goes into these models and that they are operating correctly."
www.axios.com/2025/03/03/d...
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Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad
March 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad
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Interesting statement on Russia and Ukraine from leadership at the George W Bush Presidential Center.
www.bushcenter.org/publications...
www.bushcenter.org/publications...
America First should not put Russia second | George W. Bush Presidential Center
www.bushcenter.org
March 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Interesting statement on Russia and Ukraine from leadership at the George W Bush Presidential Center.
www.bushcenter.org/publications...
www.bushcenter.org/publications...
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Beautiful speech! Thank you Mette Frederiksen!
As an American it pains me to compare this with the despicable and mean-spirited words of our President and VP last Friday 🙁
As an American it pains me to compare this with the despicable and mean-spirited words of our President and VP last Friday 🙁
A true leader, Denmark’s prime minister, speaks out. Bravo!
youtu.be/Ht0H4DeBwDI?...
youtu.be/Ht0H4DeBwDI?...
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen Speaks About Ukraine
YouTube video by Crosscut Films
youtu.be
March 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Beautiful speech! Thank you Mette Frederiksen!
As an American it pains me to compare this with the despicable and mean-spirited words of our President and VP last Friday 🙁
As an American it pains me to compare this with the despicable and mean-spirited words of our President and VP last Friday 🙁