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Climate futurism. Storytelling and narrative strategy to get us visualizing a climate-stabilized future that is abundant, lush, and joyful. #GreenSky #ClimateSky

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California is saying YES to electric trains and better rides.

More and more are saying - Caltrain electrification is a massive improvement for riders over the old diesel trains. www.fastcompany.com/91174458/cal...

California's new electric train makes for a shockingly better trip—we tried it - Fast Companywww.fastcompany.com Caltrain's electric trains started rolling out last week. The advantages go far beyond just cutting CO2 emissions.

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2008 called. It wants its theme back. #DNC

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We should attack transphobia head-on simply because it is a disgusting ideology, but if that's not enough for you, it's a system of control that stems from a patriarchal assumption about what a woman "should" be whose natural end is rigid gender roles upheld by state violence. Which seems bad!

the attacks on Ella Emhoff (as well as Lin Yu-ting and Imane Khalif) are part of what trans people have correctly warned about for a long time: the rise in transphobia will target cis women too.

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Also plays and singing-based events

9 places you're most likely to catch COVID. Crowded indoor events Airports, airplanes and public transportation Shopping malls Religious gatherings Movie theaters Healthcare facilities Gyms and fitness studios Bars and Nightclubs Restaurants and cafés bestlifeonline.com/covid-hotspo...

Stay Safe This Summer: Watch Out for These 9 COVID Hotspotsbestlifeonline.com COVID’s summer wave continues with “very high” levels in 27 states. Stay safe by avoiding these 9 high-risk places for catching COVID.

Nature is amazing. Generative AI is full of lies. Trust nature -- the real thing.

Speaking of AI garbage, this is getting big views as a YouTube short. Even if you could have this cloud, the animation has the circulation sideways rather than up or down slope which is how it would be (but not cotton ball shaped). Image on right is my photo of a real roll cloud.

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Just confirmed Gov. Newsom has vetoed SB 674, a bill to correct gaps in pollution monitoring near oil refineries. It's a blow to environmental justice groups working on this the last two years. The flaws were discussed in a 2022 report: earthjustice.org/feature/refi...

Critical Reforms to California’s Petroleum Refinery Emissions Monitoring Lawearthjustice.org Petroleum refineries are inherently dangerous operations and significant sources of pollution that put nearby community members at risk.

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BAY AREA: Tomorrow is the national #NotAnotherBomb mobilization. If you want the Democratic Party to stop arming the genocide in Gaza then come out to SE side of Lake Merritt @ 1st Ave 11-1pm and make your voice heard. Because never again means never again for anyone. www.mobilize.us/nab/event/66...

Not Another Bomb: Bay Area Solidarity Action for Gaza - Bay Resistance & AROC · Not Another Bombwww.mobilize.us As political decision-makers gather for the Democratic National Convention this August, join us to send a message to the establishment: the people call for not another bomb! In order to achieve a last...

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Bees never forget

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Just because people throw it out and don't have any use for it, doesn't mean it's garbage.

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In sum, do you want to be right and alone or do you want to create a thriving community? Your call.

Hey Bluesky: Share more of what you love (less of what you hate) and we will build a richer, brighter ecosystem here:

If I could make a plea for BlueSky, it’s this: Please make a point of sharing links to articles, essays and more that you LOVE, that you enjoyed, that expanded you in some way. I’m always surprised by the dominance of hate-shares, complaint shares on here. And I think it has a riptide effect.

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As covid cases spike, if you’re organizing events (teach-ins, rallies, etc.): Please consider adding a virtual option as well as adopting masking and testing policies for in-person attendance. Now is the time to demonstrate that disabled people are part of the movement too.

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Libraries are so crazy. I can just put a "hold" on something? I can basically just wave my hand and tell them to get me a book, and then they get it for me? This must be what being a king feels like.

Soul-searching question for my communication comrades: is your email program building community or increasing spam and cynicism? #npcomms

REMINDER: If your campaign's engagement strategy is indistinguishable from commercial spam you are "poisoning the well" of grassroots support and actually undermining collective power-building. Being annoying does get people’s attention just not the type that leads to positive change. Please stop.

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Radiating style and power here!

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Life at 100F+ - Teachers wearing ice packs at school dismissal - Early morning workouts and errand runs - Changing how you eat - Investing in portable fans, other heat accessories - Visiting cooling centers + so much more @climate group effort (gift link): www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

How Extreme Heat Is Reshaping Daily Lifewww.bloomberg.com From 6 a.m. errands and rejiggered commutes to new hydration tactics and a boom in air conditioning, heat wave workarounds are the new normal.

Gorgeous!

Looks like a painting!

Why are men/bots like this? MANBOTS STOP

When I sign out of work email:

I made no more ado, but jumped out of my pantaloons and boots

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Hand clap for Yessenia Funes' always-excellent reporting. Two hand claps for GRID Alternatives!!

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Harris plans to announce Friday what her campaign is describing as a four-year plan to lower housing costs, including $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homeowners and actions aimed at spurring the construction of new housing, including tax incentives for building starter homes.

Harris to announce 4-year plan to lower housing costs | CNN Politicscnn.it Vice President Kamala Harris plans to announce what her campaign is describing as a four-year plan to lower housing costs, including $25,000 in down payment assistance for first time homeowners and ac...

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We don’t need any new laws or ID requirements for voting. There is no voting fraud problem in the US. The issue is simply a voter suppression scam cooked up by the GOP, relentlessly repeated with fake studies and op-eds, no matter how often it’s debunked. There is no reason for new restrictions.

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Climate voters the time is now! Join the call tomorrow 3pm ET with Secretary John Kerry, Senator Ed Markey, Governor Jay Inslee, Jane Fonda and Bill Nye - our clean energy future depends on us! events.democrats.org...

Climate Voters for Harris Kickoff Call · The Democratic National Committeeevents.democrats.org Join us for an afternoon of celebration, as we commemorate the second anniversary of the IRA, and progress, as we organize to elect the Harris-Walz ticket. Join us at 3:00 PM ET on Friday, August 16th for the Climate Voters for Harris Kickoff and organizing call. We'll hear from leaders across the climate movement, from Congressmen, Mayors and Governors, to influencers and celebrities. In addition to hearing about the historic accomplishments of the IRA, we'll hear messaging guidance and the best ways for Climate Voters to get involved in the campaign. Once you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the call.

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The impending oversupply of green hydrogen makes it all the more infuriating that California’s low carbon fuel standard program allows fossil hydrogen sellers to greenwash their fossil fuels as “renewable” carbon negative fuel by buying bogus offsets.

Ouch. "Almost 90% of planned hydrogen plants have no buyers with contracts to use the fuel." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Why Almost Nobody Is Buying Green Hydrogenwww.bloomberg.com The vast majority of projects don’t have a single customer stepping up to buy the fuel.