We're about to start taxing the rich globally, aren't we? Happy to see more and more news popping out about it.

lately I've been deliberately leaving grammar mistakes in my posts. not because it improves the writing. because I'm scared clean prose reads as AI.

Every purchase is a vote for the life you want. Vote wisely.

It's been a while. How's everybody doing?

Most sustainability startups have a 4MB homepage served from a coal-powered data center. Not a hypothetical. Check the carbon footprint of any 5 climate companies you follow. At least 3 will fail.

Greensky is a custom feed I made for climate content: a curated list of people, and then a filter on top that shows climate, energy, activism etc topics from that list of ppl I let it stagnate a bit over the past few months but now there's a surge.....should I update / improve it?

Trumpism narrative: Climate Change is a hoax. Wildfires are worse because there are to many trees. Cut trees down and fires will go away. Reality: Climate change gets worse because of burning stuff and tree felling. So fires return/continue even with fewer trees. apnews.com/article/trum...

Agrarian nostalgia is not a solution. A solarpunk future isn’t just community gardens and windmills—it’s supply chains, materials science, and AI-driven efficiency. If we don’t build for scale, we fail.

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.

I'm really happy to be alive and to experience all the things I do experience. That's it. I just wanted to express that.

From a poetry collection by Mary Oliver, where after a hundred poems showcasing gentle observations on nature and animals, she hits you with this

Dreaming of a solarpunk future? Good. Now ask yourself: How does it work? Who builds it? Who maintains it? If you can’t answer that, it’s time to rethink the narrative.

Amazing big list of open source projects, shared by community friend blob 🛠️🌞🌱 #solarpunk #opensource opensustain.tech

Solarpunk gets a bad rap for being all vibes, no infrastructure. If we want a sustainable future, we need more engineering and fewer aesthetic Pinterest boards.

If nature designed the internet, would it look anything like what we have now? I’m back to challenge how we build digital products—because tech should adapt to people and the planet, not the other way around. What’s one digital habit you think we need to rethink?

Automation isn’t about replacing the human touch—it’s about freeing our creative energy for deeper connections. Which routine tasks have you automated to focus on what truly matters? #SustainableTech #EmpatheticGuidance

I missed this in September. Transparent solar (for clear windows). www.pv-magazine.com/2024/09/16/k...

Artists, writers, dreamers—this is your moment. The world may try to rewrite the story, but your voices are the truth. Your creativity, your ideas, your courage—they matter more than ever. Let’s shape a future worth believing in. Together, we are the change. Stay hopeful, keep creating.

There's a housing crisis in many cities. But cars can park free. Why not claim public street-space for those who need it? If you disguise your shelter as a polluting, duly-licensed private vehicle, as artist Michael Rakowitz did... ...the authorities should be fine with it, right?

Fun way to get (an AI's) perspective on ur account. 'Brutal' not 2 devastating if with a sense of humor. New followers, here's a quick review of what to expect: skystats.mariozechner.at Gentle Review: skystats.mariozechner.at?handle=tenui... Brutal Review: skystats.mariozechner.at?handle=tenui...

Seaweed is revolutionizing sustainability! 🌊 From fashion to energy, it’s driving eco-friendly innovation: Keel Labs: Kelp-based yarn Notpla: Replacing plastics Læsø House: Insulation Sea6 Energy: Biofuels Can seaweed shape our future? 🌱

Cooling based on crystals instead of refrigerants? I think this New Scientist article is free, well I can read it and i'm not subscribed. 🔌💡 www.newscientist.com/article/2462...

Solar car parks maximize infrastructure for energy, but what about agrivoltaics? Solar panels can protect crops, boosting yields while generating energy. It’s not fields vs. car parks—it’s smarter land use for energy, food, and sustainability. Thoughts?

Afd threatens to tear down wind turbines. There are some people that have had their head in the sand for many years and are now putting their heads deeper in the sand. energywatch.com/EnergyNews/R...

Utterly broken platform.

Oh the irony here is rich. That sound you don’t hear is me playing the world’s smallest violin for these oil companies.

Have you seen the low #Carbon showcase? I created lowwwcarbon.com to highlight examples of low-carbon web design and development. The showcase is a source of inspiration, research and reference for designers, developers or anyone interested in what a lower carbon web could look like.

AI holds the key to sustainability breakthroughs, yet its energy demands mirror the very problems it seeks to solve. Are we innovating towards balance, or just looping through a tech-fueled paradox?

"Across those surveyed in the G20*, Planetary Stewards, Concerned Optimists and Steady Progressives comprised the majority (61%) of respondents. This marks a social tipping point, where more people care for, and want action to protect, the planet than those who do not."

Listening to Ada Palmer on 'Hope Is A Verb' was eye-opening: the world has always seemed like it’s collapsing, yet we keep saving it. 🌍 Progress is constant, but our bias for danger makes us miss the small wins. A reminder to celebrate those too!

Walking isn't just movement—it's reconnection. To yourself, to nature, to the ideas waiting to spark in your mind. A simple habit, a profound shift.

"Despite the researchers’ apparent plan to show that the beef delivered the best results for muscle protein synthesis, the study failed to find any significant difference between the groups..."

The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.

"The amount of plastic produced is likely to be an underestimate as it only covers two of the most widely used polymers; polyethylene which is used for plastic bottles and bags, and polypropylene, used for food packaging. It does not include other major plastics such as polystyrene."

"Concerns that Azerbaijan may use the climate summit to portray itself as a green haven flew out the window when President Ilham Aliyev made his keynote speech on Tuesday. The authoritarian ruler of Azerbaijan called fossil fuels a “gift of God"" @marcdaalder.bsky.social on #cop29 -->>

Welcome to Food/ClimateSky! - sharing silly thoughts is called “manureposting” - we don’t say “lol” or “lmao” we say “N₂O” or “N₂OOOO” - like methane, our posts are forgotten relatively quickly but are 80 times more potent than others’ posts over a 20-year time period

"Crucially, the AlphaFold3 server prevented scientists from predicting how proteins behave in the presence of potential drugs. But now, DeepMind’s decision to release the code means academic scientists can predict such interactions by running the model themselves."

Joy is resistance. Art is resistance. Hope is resistance. Compassion is resistance. - Elliot Blackwell

✨ Exciting news: I'm participating in the Algae Nexus challenge! 🌊 We're exploring seaweed's potential for sustainability, and I'd love to hear your thoughts! Please help me by responding to these 3 questions: Questions in the comments 👇

What if schools taught body basics? Posture, breathing, tuning into our own signals—real-life skills we’d actually use. Imagine learning how small habits impact long-term health, from sitting to movement and even bathroom habits. Knowledge that keeps us in sync with our bodies for life.

Lot of bad news about, so here's some good news: the past four months have only been the second hottest of those months on record rather than the first hottest months climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-2...

Political shifts can be tough, but climate action continues through people and communities. 🌱 What local projects give you hope? Share the efforts that inspire you! #KeepPushing

Where web #accessibility, digital #sustainability, #contentManagement, open-source software, and web standards intersect, you'll find @mgifford.bsky.social always advocating for content, people, and the planet. ellessmedia.com/csi/mike-gif...

"Julia Backmann, the scientific lead of the pilot study, says employees generally felt better with fewer hours and remained just as productive as they were with a five-day week, and, in some cases, were even more productive."

Started exploring Bolt.new – it’s incredible how accessible creation has become. Every skill feels like one step closer to a more sustainable digital world. Can’t wait to see where this leads! 🌱

"If we want more people to dedicate their energy and money to making the world a better place, then we should make it much more widely known that it is possible to make the world a better place."

"​​Research has shown that in the absence of visual information, blind people ​can develop heightened sensitivity​ in hearing, touch and other senses. ​​​​​​​​“Visually impaired people have to train their other senses extensively,” Hoffman ​explains​."

Deep in Virginia, USA, lies Twin Oaks, a thriving intentional community since 1967. This self-sufficient eco-village is a beacon for communal living, renewable energy, and social equality. Dive into the inspiring story of Twin Oaks and its members. #TwinOaks #EcoCommunity #IntentionalLiving

Ever dreamed of a sustainable, futuristic community? Welcome to Auroville, India! This 50-year-old experimental township is a living, breathing embodiment of solarpunk principles. Explore Auroville's innovative spirit, from eco-architecture to community governance. #SolarpunkCity #EcoLiving