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Public health communications. One L, Two Ts. SevenOaksMedia.com and ElectrifyDC.org Washington, D.C.
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Dr Paul Dorfman
about 7 hours ago
Too cheap to meter.
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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Spainâs Solar Is So Cheap Investors Are Looking for an Exit
The country has too much power on sunny days.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-06-30/spain-s-solar-is-so-cheap-investors-are-looking-for-an-exit?utm_campaign=Daily%2BBriefing%2BNorth%2BSea%2Bdelusion%2BHeat%2Bhits%2BItaly%2BBalkans%2BUS%2BEU-China%2Bconsultation%2B&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cbnewsletter&utm_term=2026-07-01
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Dr Paul Dorfman
about 6 hours ago
2025 was another record year for renewables. The world added 692 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power capacity last year alone, the largest annual increase ever recorded, bringing the global total to 5,149 GW.
janrosenow.substack.com/p/renewables...
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Renewables just had their best year ever
2025 was a record year for clean power but still falling short of what is needed
https://janrosenow.substack.com/p/renewables-just-had-their-best-year
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The Strange Story Of The Man Behind 'Strange Fruit'
One of Billie Holiday's most iconic songs is "Strange Fruit," a haunting protest against the inhumanity of racism. Many people know that the man who wrote the song was inspired by a photograph of a ly...
https://www.npr.org/2012/09/05/158933012/the-strange-story-of-the-man-behind-strange-fruit
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California files lawsuit to protect Californiansâ health and wallets
The Trump EPA has sent four California clean air safeguards to Congress for CRA review.
https://www.edf.org/media/california-files-lawsuit-protect-californians-health-and-wallets
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New trail along I-495 in McLean to open this week with community fun run | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image A community celebration is set for this coming Saturday, June 27 to mark the opening of a new shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail adjacent to the Capital Beltway (I-4...
https://www.ffxnow.com/2026/06/22/new-trail-along-i-495-in-mclean-to-open-this-week-with-community-fun-run/
8 days ago
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Column | A new subscription model could make rooftop solar as easy as Netflix
The end of federal tax credits for rooftop solar and flexible new subscriptions have changed the pros and cons of leasing versus buying.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/06/23/leasing-rooftop-solar-panels-your-home-can-be-better-than-buying-them/
8 days ago
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Renewable energy just broke a 100-year-old streak
Coalâs century at the top of the worldâs power mix is over.
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/486845/climate-change-coal-solar-renewable-power
about 1 month ago
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Grateful Dead Lyrics Bot
about 1 month ago
Comes a time when the blind man takes your hand Says "don't you see?" Gotta make it somehow On the dreams you still believe Don't give it up You got an empty cup Only love can fill Only love can fill
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'Trees are countering nearly half the urban heating from pavement and buildings in the worldâs cities, but theyâre not doing enough cooling in hotter, poorer cities where itâs needed the most as the world warms, a new study found.'
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Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
Tree cover globally cools nearly half the warming from built-up cities, but itâs doing it more in richer, cooler areas and less in hotter poorer areas where itâs needed most.
https://apnews.com/article/urban-heat-climate-change-trees-cooling-city-fair-88e2a42513cd7502c74ccf1ae246c417
about 1 month ago
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Nature
about 2 months ago
Science publishing giant Elsevier has joined the dozens of firms and individuals suing artificial intelligence companies over their alleged use of copyrighted works in training AI models
go.nature.com/4eFGLZK
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Elsevier vs. Meta: first science publisher sues over scraped research papers
Science publishing giant Elsevier has joined a class action lawsuit against Meta that alleges the reproduction of copyrighted works in developing the Llama AI model.
https://go.nature.com/4eFGLZK
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Ben Bellows
about 2 months ago
Maryland passed plugin or balcony solar this legislative session. Goes into effect in October. Something like 30 states are considering it this year.
solarunitedneighbors.org/news/solar-m...
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Solar, minus the red tape: plug-in solar could bring affordable energy to millions - Solar United Neighbors
Plug-in solar panels are a new way to benefit from the sun. This blog describes how they work and how much you can save with plug-in solar.
https://solarunitedneighbors.org/news/solar-minus-the-red-tape-plug-in-solar-could-bring-affordable-energy-to-millions
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Trump ousts National Science Board members
Members of the independent board that guides the National Science Foundation said they received a notice from the White House that their position was being terminated.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2026/04/25/national-science-board-members-dismissed/
2 months ago
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Ana Montes: Traitor and Bad Person? â The Future of Freedom Foundation
Three years ago, a former staff member of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, was released from federal prison after serving around 20 years. Her crime? Spying for Cuba. For some 16 years, Montes ha...
https://www.fff.org/2026/04/15/ana-montes-traitor-and-bad-person/
3 months ago
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Chris Meder
3 months ago
Denmark didnât âtransitionâ its gridâit replaced it. ~15% â 92% renewable electricity in 25 years. Wind did the heavy lifting. Solar is scaling. Interconnection balanced. Flexibility solved variability. Wind built it. Solar is scaling. Fossil lost it. This IS system replacement. âĄ#Bettrification
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David Roberts
3 months ago
Just recorded a great pod, and I gotta say ... solar and batteries are going to win. They are the main dish. Everything else is a side dish. In 10 years, you won't be able to find anyone who disagrees with this.
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Akeiisa Coleman
3 months ago
ID said it has 40 eligibility worker vacancies. NY estimated it will need 80 new employees. PA said it has nearly 400 open positions. IN's Medicaid agency has 94 open positions. ME wants to hire 90 additional staffers, & MA wants to hire 70 more.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
#Medicaid
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States Face Another Challenge With Medicaid Work Rules: Staffing Shortages - KFF Health News
Some states already donât have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrolleesâ phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/medicaid-cuts-work-requirements-state-staff-shortages/
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Otto English
3 months ago
Clean, safe, cheap, renewable energy that you don't have to fight deadly wars or destroy the environment to get. Good for wildlife, too, when done properly.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UKâs biggest solar farm gets approval
Record high set on Monday and raised on Tuesday, with 14.4GW of electricity generated in sunny spring weather
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/08/britain-breaks-solar-energy-record-twice-uk-biggest-solar-farm-springwell-approval?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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Apoorva Mandavilli
3 months ago
Breaking: Dr. Robert Malone, vice chair of the federal committee that recommends vaccines to Americans, angrily resigned his position on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/h...
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Key Adviser Quits Federal Vaccine Panel
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/health/robert-malone-vaccines-cdc.html?unlocked_article_code=1.VlA.cY8k.y6vwDKI6groE&smid=url-share
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Mark Rodeffer
3 months ago
At todayâs
@electrifydc.bsky.social
#HealthyHomesFair
, the candidate cook-off was a lot of fun! Congrats to winner
@lisaraymondfordc.bsky.social
. It was great to see two Sierra Club endorsed candidates,
@janeese4dc.bsky.social
and
@cmcharlesallen.bsky.social
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Jeannie in DC
3 months ago
Saturdayâs sunset over the Lincoln Memorial!
@capitalweather.bsky.social
@ianlivingston.bsky.social
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This is going to be a great event!
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3 months ago
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Robert Shalett
Electrify DC
3 months ago
electrifydc.org/fair/
The Healthy Homes Fair is this Saturday, March 21. The fair features 70+ exhibitors w/ state-of-the-art technology, a mini EV auto show & test drives, workshops, family-friendly activities like e-bike rides & bouncy castle, solar-powered food trucks and giveaways.
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Healthy Homes Fair - Electrify DC
Healthy Homes Fair On Saturday, March 21 1-5pm at Catholic University, explore products, services and programs to make your home healthier, more resilient and affordable to power. Come for free and wa...
https://electrifydc.org/fair/
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In 25-Country Survey, Americans Especially Likely To View Fellow Citizens as Morally Bad
Across 25 countries, Americans are the most likely to see the morality and ethics of people in their country as somewhat or very bad.
https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2026/03/05/in-25-country-survey-americans-especially-likely-to-view-fellow-citizens-as-morally-bad/
4 months ago
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Excellent framing on the challenges of getting climate coverage that reporters and advocates face-- Even more important with recent media consolidations and newsroom movement Conversation from
@emorwee.bsky.social
@tracywholf.bsky.social
@chasecain.bsky.social
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NBC's top climate reporter quits
In an exclusive interview, veteran NBC meteorologist Chase Cain opens up about burnout, suppression, and why he's going independent.
https://heated.world/p/nbcs-top-climate-reporter-resigns?utm_source=podcast-email&publication_id=2473&post_id=189953550&utm_campaign=email-play-on-substack&utm_content=watch_now_button&r=3bni89&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
4 months ago
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Ken Naughton
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Gas-Guzzler Revival Risks Dead-End Future for US Automakers
YouTube video by Bloomberg News
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5BOQGJzRzbw
4 months ago
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So happy to see this... Looking forward to more reporting and discussion.... ---Loved hearing
@emorwee.bsky.social
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backstories...
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4 months ago
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This European company's sleek solar roof just made its US debut
European firm Roofit.Solar launched in the US with its first integrated solar roof installation on a Michigan home.
https://electrek.co/2026/02/18/european-company-sleek-solar-roof-just-made-its-us-debut/
4 months ago
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US to bankroll far-right think tanks in Europe against digital laws
A US state department spokesperson told the FT it was a "lawful use of resources to advance US interests and values abroad."
https://www.brusselstimes.com/1957195/us-to-fund-far-right-forces-in-europe-tbtb
4 months ago
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Meet the Candidate Challenging Iowaâs Most Sacred Cow: Ethanol
To say Chris Jones is a long-shot candidate is an understatement. But he could upend how Democrats approach agricultural policy.
https://newrepublic.com/article/206419/chris-jones-iowa-agriculture-ethanol
4 months ago
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Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US
In what would be a âwatershed moment,â Fordâs CEO, Jim Farley, reportedly spoke with the Trump Administration about partnering with...
https://electrek.co/2026/02/16/ford-asks-trump-administration-allow-chinese-ev-tech-in-the-us/
4 months ago
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Jan Rosenow
5 months ago
This is why electrification means more energy security: In 2024, ~81% of EU electricity came from locally sourced fuels (57% excluding nuclear). Just 19% relied on imported fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are mostly imported. Source
@ember-energy.org
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The Evens - Wanted Criminals
YouTube video by Anxious Mo-Fo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM82zEsvAfE&list=RDtM82zEsvAfE&start_radio=1
5 months ago
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Americans want heat pumps â but high electricity prices may get in the way
Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps â but not everyone, and not everywhere.
https://theconversation.com/americans-want-heat-pumps-but-high-electricity-prices-may-get-in-the-way-273981
5 months ago
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Stephen Leahy
5 months ago
The average driver in the US spends around US $1,900 a year on gasoline (13,700 miles). We spend about $320 charging our EV at home.
leahy.substack.com/p/my-non-fos...
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My Non-Fossil Car Experience
Very few EV drivers ever go back
https://leahy.substack.com/p/my-non-fossil-car-experience
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Texas Standard
5 months ago
In early February 1973, Willie Nelson and his Family Band, along with guests Doug Sahm, Waylon Jennings, and Jessi Colter, traveled to NYC to record not one, but two Nelson albums in quick succession: âShotgun Willieâ and âThe Troublemaker.â
buff.ly/nX64CQp
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This week in Texas music history: Willie Nelson records âShotgun Willieâ and âTroublemakerâ
Nelson's Austin homecoming and label change opened up new avenues for creative autonomy.
https://txst.us/srihbb
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EVs are already making your air cleaner
A study in California finds that even small increases in EVs lead to measurable drops in air pollution at the neighborhood level.
https://grist.org/solutions/evs-are-already-making-your-air-cleaner/
5 months ago
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Disgraced Crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trump Pardon With Republican Pivot
SBF swears he was Republican-curious long before things went awry.
https://gizmodo.com/disgraced-crypto-ceo-sam-bankman-fried-seeks-trump-pardon-with-republican-pivot-2000716037
5 months ago
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NPR
5 months ago
The Labor Department has proposed rescinding an Obama-era rule that gave home care workers the right to overtime pay and other wage protections. The administration says the rule made care too costly.
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Caregivers for the elderly could lose wage protections under Trump proposal
The Labor Department has proposed rescinding an Obama-era rule that gave home care workers the right to overtime pay and other wage protections. The administration says the rule made care too costly.
https://n.pr/46aRTIO
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I LOVE BOOSTERS - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters May 22
YouTube video by NEON
https://youtu.be/rnfTmSAnS3c
5 months ago
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The Kill
YouTube video by Fugazi - Topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvQFgcvlMts
5 months ago
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Foul Play
YouTube video by The Coup - Topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrernyuB-DY&list=RDGrernyuB-DY&start_radio=1
5 months ago
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Brilliant... thanks for this reporting,
@chrisbaraniuk.com
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âMy heat pump triumphed during Alaskaâs snowpocalypseâ
Juneau's severest winter storm in decades was no match for some air-to-air heat pumps
https://www.thereengineer.pro/p/my-heat-pump-triumphed-during-alaskas
5 months ago
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An Anonymous DC National Guardsman Tells All
âThis is not what I signed up to do.â
https://washingtonian.com/2026/01/21/an-anonymous-dc-national-guardsman-tells-all/
5 months ago
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A reminder that SMU beat miami in OT 26-20 a few months ago
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SMU 26-20 Miami (Nov 1, 2025) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the SMU Mustangs vs. Miami Hurricanes NCAAF game, final score 26-20, from November 1, 2025 on ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401754581/miami-smu
5 months ago
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Compass Coffee files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, lagging downtown sales
The Washington-based chain plans to close 11 of its more than 20 cafes around the region amid lagging sales and lawsuits.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/01/06/compass-coffee-bankruptcy-lawsuits-closures/
6 months ago
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Robert Shalett
Sickos Committee
6 months ago
Kevin Jennings is throwing the ball with some zest, today.
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Robert Shalett
Sickos Committee
6 months ago
This is Ferris Stateâs first year of having a marching band 30 years. So glad to have them back!
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Nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices â CNBC
President Donald Trump has pushed to lower drug prices for Americans, which are on average nearly three times higher than overseas.
https://stocks.apple.com/A1YqMIgZYRqKz_cu8aCWhRw
6 months ago
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