Solar EV tech is coming, and I’m all for it. Telo Trucks plans to launch a $40,000 truck as soon as next year that can get 15 - 40 miles of range a day from the sun alone. Considering the avg US driver drives 37 miles day, millions could largely kick gasoline to the curb. #greensky #energysky

Imagine being scared of diversity but not of a dictatorship.

National avg for a gallon of gas is $3.20, the same price it was exactly one year ago. Drill baby drill is — and will continue to be — utter nonsense, like I told you it was when Trump was elected.

Finally! This solar canal is fully live, and it has many benefits: — saves water, by reducing evaporation — avoids land use for solar — it’s easy to connect to the grid — provides clean energy — more effiicent production: the water cools the panels This is a no-brainer project.

Carbon capture: asking the oil industry for a solution to the problem they perpetuate daily is like asking a crack addict to recommend a good recovery center. #greensky #energysky

It’s wild how many people need zero proof to believe lies about renewables and climate change yet require endless proof to even start accepting the truth. #greensky #energysky #bluesky

How many “1,000 year floods” every single year in multiple locations in the U.S. will it take for people to recognize this is climate change at everyone’s front door?! Scientists — for decades — have modeled this & told you this is exactly what would happen. It’s not a damn hoax; it’s science.

Controversial view: one requirement to be in position to run FEMA should be that you know there is a hurricane season in the United States. — Signed, the 100+ million Amerians in harms way every year

This about sums it up. #energsky #greensky #utilities #bills

Rent here in the Bay Area of California is north of $3,000 a month but if I was an oil company, I can lease federal land for $10 per acre (or even less). #greensky

When art & solar collide: purportedly the first rainbow colored solar array in the world! The ‘rainbow’ solar panels (by Megasol Energie) are accomplished by coating the inside of the panel to create targeted light refraction, thereby creating desired colors. #energysky #greensky #sustainability

The same people that tell you we can’t have mass EV adoption because “they will crash grids” also are fine with U.S. data centers consuming a staggering 130 GW (1,050 tWh) by 2030. #greensky #energysky #sustainability #datacenters

Solar & wind energy ALONE have provided 100% of the electricity to meet ALL of California’s demand since 8am - present (5pm), and will do so until 6pm. That’s 10 hours straight of just two types of renewables meeting demand for a state with 39 million people, 1.2 million EVs & 4 millions business.

This is why the Big Bullshit Bill includes provisions wiping out renewables. #energysky #greensky #energytransition

They say it can’t be done, but here we are, California is generated 106% of California’s entire state electricity demand from renewables. California has a population bigger that 154 other countries around the world. It’s the 4th largest economy, in the world. Let that sink in. #energysky #greensky

Did you know that you’ll soon have a second mortgage? It’s called an electricity bill. If you’ve been following me, you know I warned everyone this was coming months ago and it’s here now. Big shout out to greedy utilities! #energysky #greensky

Kill the the Big Bullshit Bill, not Americans. Call your Senator, tell them they’ll lose your vote based directly on how they vote on this disaster!

This is the GOP’s vision for American energy solutions. #greensky #energysky

💥Boom!!💥 Renewables are providing 100% of California’s electricity demand right now & charging batteries too. Consider California has: - the world’s 4th largest economy - 39 million people - 1.2 million EVs - 4 million businesses #greensky #energysky #energytransition #sustainability #skylight

Another horrific scene captured on video for the world to see. These poor souls are LAMBscaping in atrocious conditions at a #solar farm, symbiotically advancing that evil stuff you’ve all heard rumors about: clean energy. (Video credit: Greg Gunthrop, Gunthrop Farms) #energysky #greensky #ag

Nearly all of these commuters could fit on a handful of trains and buses. When you build more roads, what you are really building is more traffic, attracting more cars. I cringe to think of what the emissions difference is. #energysky #greensky #sustainability

My local garbage company now has North America’s largest EV garbage truck fleet! Now I need to figure out a better system for remembering to put out my trash other than hearing a loud, obnoxious gas engine. 😂 #energysky #greensky #EV #EVsky #electricvehicles #skylight

Trump destroying the oil industry is quite comical. Break even price point for a new oil well is ~$65/barrel. Oil has been below that since April 4th, & likely will stay below that for quite some time. “Drill baby drill” crowd is getting what they deserve. #energysky #greensky #energytransition

On today’s episode of journalists & media entities proving they have no clue how electricity grids work: Today, massive grid outages in Spain, Portugal & parts of Belgium. Millions have no power. On April 16th #renewables met Spains electricity demand. Daily Mail poses these events are linked 🤦‍♂️

Good news! Japan has slashed their GHG emissions by 4% for the fiscal year of 2023-2024 to a record low, marking the 2nd year in a row of emissions declines! Japan is the 5th largest CO2 emitter, making a 4% decline — roughly, 1.071 billion metric tons of CO2 — good progress. #greensky #energysky

Are we winning yet??

I’ve seen many tariff supporters pointing to falling oil prices as evidence that “promises are kept”. When oil production goes down that means less methane gas supply. While you celebrate saving $0.30/gal at the pump, your electricity bill increases by even more. Btw, solar stays the same…

Trump’s infusion of utter uncertainty in the markets is going to have significant adverse impact. Businesses can deal with a lot but one of them they are inelastic to is regulatory and legal uncertainty — two things Trump has massively sowed. His 7th bankruptcy might be the United States.

Look at this nightmare scene! These 467 sheep are tormented by eating abundant grass daily & basking in the shade on this 330 acre solar farm while they increase the soil’s organic content. In further tragedy, the #solar farm has saved $ via the sheep & avoided any use of any mechanical mowers.

A piece of EV history has been reached: there’s now more EV charging stations than gas stations in California! There are now 178,000 EV charging stations versus 120,000 gas stations in California — progress marches on! #EVsky #energysky #greensky #energytransition

EV batteries can now be swapped out faster than you could refuel a gas-powered vehicle! Even better is that #EV batteries at these swapping stations can be charged either by 100% clean energy, or at least when the grid itself has the most #renewables powering it! #EVsky #greensky #energysky

Devastating tornados have hit the midwest states, leaving an apocalyptic scene. My genuine prayers are out to those that lost loved ones and the many without power, water or shelter. It’s very wise to have emergency supplies of food, clothes & means of purifiying water (above all). Some tips 👇🏼

An Iphone can be optimized to charge when your grid has more renewables and thereby reduce your carbon impact. Below is a very brief video demonstrating how to do that. For the visually impaired, I have written instructions in the comments. #energysky #greensky #energytransition

A timber company sought to cut down many 1,000 - 1,500 year old trees. Julia Hill stopped them by living in a treetop for 738 consecutive days despite numerous threats & scare tactics for almost 2 years. Julia still won — this is a great story and apt for the times we are in. #nature

220,000 barrels of jet fuel and highly toxic sodium cyanide dumped into the North Sea after a collusion between two vessels, causing the large fire in the ocean seen below. Just another day in the life of the fossil fuel industry.

If you think the stock market collapse is bad today, wait until everyone realizes that this administration is highly unlikely to ever bailout all the failed businesses as this market meltdown continues. This could get extremely bad, and that’s not hyperbole.

Never thought I’d see this kind of development, but alas, here we are.

Elon has entered the “find out” phase of things. Tesla is down a stunning 48% since its December high, and is down 12% just today.

For 1,500 years, this tree has: — sequestered carbon — provided oxygen — prevented soil erosion — has been a habit and supported entire ecosystems — provided shade — inspired awe of the countless many Nature will thrive and take care of us, if we just let it. #nature #trees #sustainability

Time to pin the tail on the donkey: For every hurricane, every wildfire in the middle of the winter, every ‘1,000 year flood’ that happens multiple times a year now, we name each catastrophe after a fossil fuel company. Roman numerals suffixes to meet volume Example: “Exxon IV” or “Chevron III”

It’s comical to watch Threads’ CEO try and mimic Bluesky repeatedly after (a) ignoring what we all pleaded for, for ~2 yrs, (b) attempt anything to regain their lost user base and (c) pretend like it’s their innovation when all Threads has ever done is copy everyone else. — Signed, a Threads user

In today’s edition Elon’s FAFO adventures:

Hell ya UK — way to go! This is a definite win: UK confirms a ban on issuing new licenses for offshore oil drilling in the North Sea! #energytransition #greensky #renewableenergy

Good news! In 2024, for the first time ever in the U.S., solar and wind energy combined generated more electricity than coal! Wind and solar combined accounted for 17% of the U.S.’s electricity mix while coal fell to 15%.

So let’s hear all about those “activist judges” Trump, Vance and Musk whine about now. This is Trump’s Supreme Court.

My latest blog post: Environmental sources of toxic chemicals in food. Available on Substack or on my website laureljstandley.com/2025/02/27/e...

Classic. If we want to help nature now, then do basic research first. Bat deaths from wind turbines vs fossil fuel plants: — Fossil-fueled power stations are responsible for about 5.2 fatalities per gigawatt hour (GWh). — Wind turbines kill an estimated 0.3 to 0.4 bats per GWh of electricity.

History doesn’t repeat itself, but it sure does rhyme. Mad magazine published this in 1969.

People hear solar farms & think just of energy generation but solar energy unlocks so much good industry, like this wonderful example: This farmer went from a $200,000 project LOSS farming cotton to a $300,000 PROFIT using his sheep for grazing on 5 solar farms. Plus, the farmer’s land rests!