Thomas Schueneman
@tdsenviro.bsky.social
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Freelance journalist, writer, podcaster, and audio producer
https://tomschueneman.co
#ICYMI Another Earth Day, another increasingly commercialized call to consider Mother Earth. Thatâs the world we live in, where most everything is commodified and sold back to us, including Earth Day. Read more
https://planetwatch.substack.com/p/earth-day-and-the-long-middle
about 4 hours ago
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Without honest governance, without a reliable and trustworthy media landscape, without stable institutions, forging a sustainable and equitable future given the challenges before us is all but impossible. Read more
https://planetwatch.substack.com/p/does-anybody-know-what-time-it-is
about 9 hours ago
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Connecting the dots. Most US voters link severe weather to the climate crisis, a study finds. A senior Democrat says the public is âwell ahead of politicians,â while Trump calls global heating a âhoax.â
#ClimateCrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds
Top Democrat says findings show public âway ahead of the politiciansâ as Trump dismisses global heating as âhoaxâ
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/19/climate-crisis-us-voters-study
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Major banks and institutional investors back the U.S. petrochemical expansion, according to a recent report. As these projects progress, the environmental impact remains a significant concern. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/18/petrochemical-expansion-funding/
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From concept to launch, Planet Podcast Productions helps creators and brands craft podcasts that inform, inspire, and connect. Ready to share your story with the world? Visit
https://planetpodcastproductions.com/
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #GWIR #PlanetWatch #EarthBound
1 day ago
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#ICYMI The Houseâs 2027 budget bill reveals a dark morality that treats the environment as a means of serving the economy for the richest among us. It shows a clear disregard for our national parks. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/06/05/nps-no-bid-ballroom-construction/
5 days ago
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Listen to our conversation with David Beckmeyer, a researcher and host of the podcast and Substack Outrage Overload. We explore the psychology behind our tribal fears and how the modern media environment exploits them.
https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/psychology-of-outrage/
#Earthbound #Podcast
6 days ago
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Trump administration clears protected habitats for development, undoing nearly 50 years of endangered species protections:
www.cnn.com/2026/07/10/c...
#EndangeredSpecies
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Trump administration opens endangered speciesâ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law | CNN
The Trump administration reversed decades of longstanding environmental law protecting endangered species on Friday, opening up sensitive habitats of those protected species to drilling, mining,âŠ
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/10/climate/trump-endangered-species-habitats-rule-change
8 days ago
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President Trumpâs budget proposal reduces funding for EPA by 52 percent ($4.6 billion). Targeted for cuts include environmental justice, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and Superfund cleanup. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/06/26/trump-proposes-big-cuts-to-epas-budget/
8 days ago
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Stay informed. Stay inspired. đ Follow PlanetWatch on Substack for in-depth stories, expert insights, and the latest on climate, environment, and the future of our planet. Subscribe today. đ±.
https://planetwatch.substack.com/
11 days ago
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#ICYMI The war in the Middle East shows that the time for a renewable energy revolution is now. In fact, now more than ever, we see a compelling case for renewable energy, given the global instability. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/06/16/iran-war-proves-renewable-energy-case/
12 days ago
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What is more addictive than fentanyl, cocaine, or heroin? Evan Jaquaâs answer is power. Listen to this solo episode, a short essay built around his ideas and the Solutions Party.
https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/breaking-the-chains-the-lust-for-power-vs-the-light-of-energy/
13 days ago
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In this compelling Earthbound episode, wilderness guide and author Bridget Lyons challenges the hierarchical worldview that has driven our ecological crisis. Listen here
https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/bridget-lyons-entwined-dispatches-from-the-intersection-of-species/
#PlanetWatch #GWIR
14 days ago
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On its face, maintaining and improving the Reflecting Pool is a worthwhile endeavor. But itâs one thing to say youâre going to improve it, and then thereâs actually understanding what is required to do so. Read more
https://planetwatch.substack.com/p/occams-razor-and-reflective-pools
15 days ago
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Sea surface temperatures hit a June record, underlining warmer oceans and mounting climate pressure. Read more:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ClimateCrisis
#Oceans
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Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June
European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/01/ocean-surface-temperatures-hit-a-record-high-for-june?CMP=share_btn_url
18 days ago
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What if we took polluted brownfield sites and put solar and wind energy on them? Developing renewable energy in brownfields can meet a sizeable portion of the energy needs in the U.S. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/03/19/clean-energy-on-polluted-brownfield-sites/
26 days ago
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What if we took polluted brownfield sites and put solar and wind energy on them? Developing renewable energy in brownfields can meet a sizeable portion of the energy needs in the U.S. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/03/19/clean-energy-on-polluted-brownfield-sites/
26 days ago
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Despite what Wright says, nuclear power is slow and expensive to build. Even his wildly optimistic claims, nothing would come online before 2035. In the meantime, solar energy is the fastest-growing new energy source and an industry Trump is actively trying to eviscerate.
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Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.
https://apnews.com/article/nuclear-reactors-energy-trump-wright-57841139aca7d2780a12256692b96fc5
27 days ago
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Exploring the intersection of art, science, and environmental activism, this episode features thought provoking conversation with Joshua Harrison. Listen here
https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/joshua-harrison-art-science-and-reconnecting-with-our-roots-in-a-modern-world/
#Podcast
27 days ago
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Exploring the intersection of art, science, and environmental activism, this episode features thought provoking conversation with Joshua Harrison. Listen here
https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/joshua-harrison-art-science-and-reconnecting-with-our-roots-in-a-modern-world/
#Podcast
27 days ago
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According to the NICC data, 64,897 wildfires burned 8,924,884 acres in the United States in 2024. In April 2025, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators introduced the Fix Our Forests Act to mitigate wildfires. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/06/05/fix-our-forest-act/
28 days ago
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According to the NICC data, 64,897 wildfires burned 8,924,884 acres in the United States in 2024. In April 2025, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators introduced the Fix Our Forests Act to mitigate wildfires. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/06/05/fix-our-forest-act/
28 days ago
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In Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the arid regions of Niger and Chad, an age-old agricultural practice known as Tassa has stood the test of time. At its core, it involves creating small pits or hollows in the ground. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/04/29/tassa-pit-agriculture/
28 days ago
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In Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the arid regions of Niger and Chad, an age-old agricultural practice known as Tassa has stood the test of time. At its core, it involves creating small pits or hollows in the ground. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/04/29/tassa-pit-agriculture/
28 days ago
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Your voice deserves more than just a micâit deserves impact. đđ§ From concept to launch, Planet Podcast Productions helps creators and brands craft podcasts that inform, inspire, and connect. Ready to share your story with the world? Visit
https://planetpodcastproductions.com/
about 1 month ago
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Your voice deserves more than just a micâit deserves impact. đđ§ From concept to launch, Planet Podcast Productions helps creators and brands craft podcasts that inform, inspire, and connect. Ready to share your story with the world? Visit
https://planetpodcastproductions.com/
about 1 month ago
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While there have been many debates on what is the main cause of environmental racism, mounting evidence shows that race is the most reliable indicator of a groupâs proximity to pollution. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2022/10/05/environmental-racism-veterans-communities-of-color/
about 1 month ago
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While there have been many debates on what is the main cause of environmental racism, mounting evidence shows that race is the most reliable indicator of a groupâs proximity to pollution. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2022/10/05/environmental-racism-veterans-communities-of-color/
about 1 month ago
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In our Earthbound episode with Maya Van Rossem, we discuss how green amendments provide the necessary legal framework to protect our natural resources. Listen
https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/how-green-amendments-are-changing-the-game-for-environmental-rights/
about 1 month ago
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People associate better mental health with green spaces. But do environmental issues such as global warming cause climate anxiety and negatively impact mental health? Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2023/12/18/climate-anxiety-connection-between-environment-and-mental-health/
about 1 month ago
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As much as Trump tries to move backward, double down on coal, and hobble American energy leadership, the sun still wins. Solar Overtakes Coal In Energy Production In The U.S. For The Very First Time
wonderfulengineering.com/solar-overta...
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Solar Overtakes Coal In Energy Production In The U.S. For The Very First Time
Stock Image Solar energy surpassed coal as a source of electricity in the United States for the first time in May 2026, marking a major milestone in t
https://wonderfulengineering.com/solar-overtakes-coal-in-energy-production-in-the-u-s-for-the-very-first-time/
about 1 month ago
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President Donald Trump has the National Park Service in his sights. Last year, his administration reduced its workforce by 25 percent, or more than 4,000 positions. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/06/05/nps-no-bid-ballroom-construction/
#GWIR #PlanetWatch #EarthBound
about 1 month ago
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Satire. For now. EPA Approves Use Of Napalm As Pesticide - The Onion
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EPA Approves Use Of Napalm As Pesticide
WASHINGTONâSaying they saw no reason to limit any potential agricultural use of the flammable combination of gelling agents and gasoline, officials at the U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyâŠ
http://theonion.com/epa-approves-use-of-napalm-as-pesticide/
about 1 month ago
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NOAA says El Niño is underway and could become one of the strongest on record. Expect notable climate impacts: drier in some places, wetter and hotter in others. Strap in. Read more:
weather.com/2026/06/11/n...
#ElNino
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El Niño is here, and could become one of strongest, NOAA says
El Niño has arrived, and it could become one of the most intense on record. Here's the latest update from NOAA and what it could mean for your weather into winter.
https://weather.com/2026/06/11/news/climate/el-nino-is-here-and-it-could-become-one-of-strongest-on-record-noaa-says
about 1 month ago
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Subscribe, listen, and share Earthbound wherever you get your podcastsâand be part of a growing community committed to understanding our world and caring for it, together.
https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #GWIR #PlanetWatch #EarthBound
about 1 month ago
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When the Trump administration launched an aggressive trade war against China, few predicted the far-reaching consequences. Decisions made in Washington and Beijing reshaped realities in places like Lagos. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/08/29/us-china-trade-war-impact-africa/
about 1 month ago
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#ICYMI Climate vulnerability in Africa did not emerge in a vacuum; it is deeply connected to the political, economic, and environmental systems established during colonial rule. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/22/climate-change-colonial-legacy-africa/
about 1 month ago
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âWe must build a new relationship with the ocean [that is] grounded in science, framed by international law and built on shared responsibility across nations, sectors and generations.â
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#oceanhealth
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âSevereâ stress on oceans as rate of sea level rise doubles in 10 years, UN warns
Global effort needed to limit effects of pollution, industrial fishing and climate crisis, World Ocean Assessment says
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/08/un-world-ocean-assessment-severe-stress-sea-level-rise-doubles-pollution-fishing-climate
about 1 month ago
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In this episode of the GlobalWarmingisReal podcast, Tom Schueneman and Michael Mezzatesta dissect the multifaceted challenges climate change poses. Listen
https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/economics-environment-and-the-trump-effect-a-climate-crisis-conversation-with-michael-mezzatesta/
about 1 month ago
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The outlook for renewable energy in the U.S. is favorable. If that prediction comes true by November 30, 2026, electricity production from renewables will approach that of gas.  Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/02/26/renewable-energy-surge-despite-trump/
about 1 month ago
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World Environment Day is more than a date on the calendarâit's a reminder that the choices we make today shape the world we leave behind. Protecting our environment means protecting our future. #WorldEnvironmentDay #GlobalWarmingIsReal
about 2 months ago
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Focus on your message â we can help. Produce top-quality podcast audio â we can help. Make a difference in the world â we can help. Get in touch today
https://planetpodcastproductions.com/
#PodcastProduction #Studio #Podcast #Earthbound
about 2 months ago
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Subscribe, listen, and share Earthbound wherever you get your podcastsâand be part of a growing community committed to understanding our world and caring for it, together.
https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #GWIR #PlanetWatch #EarthBound
about 2 months ago
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#ICYMI Charles Hood describes himself as a âraging generalist.â He proves his point in his life as a prolific naturalist, writer, poet, photographer, and adventurer.
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/08/06/nature-at-night-nightlife-beyond-the-glare-of-civilization/
about 2 months ago
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If your podcast explores climate change, the energy transition, circular economics, or life in the Anthropocene, Iâd be happy to contribute. Take a look at my guest profile and letâs connect.
https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/17325687416062455bec19a52
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction
about 2 months ago
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The Intercept
2 months ago
"With his popularity at historic lows, Trump can only turn to these kinds of payouts for his allies and dwindling base," writes
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Trumpâs âAnti-Weaponizationâ Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters
Trump using his âanti-weaponizationâ fund to put January 6 rioters on the dole is a whole new kind of corruption.
https://interc.pt/4v80ZjO
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There are 100 projects nationwide to build new petrochemical facilities and expand or upgrade existing ones, mostly in the Gulf South. As these projects move forward, the environmental impact remains a concern. Read more
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/18/petrochemical-expansion-funding/
2 months ago
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A near-future world battered by climate breakdown, controlled by an authoritarian artificial intelligence, and populated by imperfect people doing their best to find their way through. Listen
https://www.earthboundpodcast.com/from-dystopia-to-liberation-lee-schneiders-utopia-engine-trilogy/
2 months ago
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Iran and the US are the only two major emitters without any national net-zero commitments. How ironic.
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-us...
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Factcheck: US and Iran are worldâs only major emitters without net-zero targets - Carbon Brief
Iran and the US are the only two of the worldâs top 20 carbon dioxide (CO2) emitters that lack a net-zero target, as shown in the map below.
https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-us-and-iran-are-worlds-only-major-emitters-without-net-zero-targets/
2 months ago
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Green space, the outdoors, nature's bounty. These are all salves for our mental health in a chaotic, uncertain world.
https://globalwarmingisreal.com/2023/12/18/climate-anxiety-connection-between-environment-and-mental-health/
#MentalHealth #Solastalgia
2 months ago
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