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Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds.
and a cynic
And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
What a great way to win the confidence of voters- avoid talking about one of the biggest threats the US and the rest of the world face.
Democrats’ ‘climate hushing’ prompts activists to turn up the volume
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/01/democrats-climate-policy-hushing?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
#ClimateCrisis & #PoliticalCowards
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Encouraging news, and I wish we could see this more in the US.
Soy sauce refills and reused jars: can Philippines’ tingi culture hold back deluge of plastic waste?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/31/philippines-tingi-zero-waste-shop-reuse-refill-plastic?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
What, you mean the actual cost of building is a barrier to building housing affordable to ordinary mortals?
How could the "upzoning will get us the housing we need" evangelicals be wrong? Isn't just supply and demand? That's what they telling me. /s
The complete failure of Lurie's tax cuts for developers on full display at hearing - 48 hills
https://48hills.org/2026/05/the-complete-failure-of-luries-tax-cuts-for-developers-on-full-display-at-hearing/
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Oh, I agree it's not "political" - it's ideological, demonstrating racisim & other bigotry, and a firm belief that the wealthy and powerful are anointed by God, so their rights prevail.
John Roberts insists supreme court not ‘political’ after Trump-friendly rulings
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/07/john-roberts-supreme-court-political-actors?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Apparently "CO2 is Plant Food" advocates ignore the other impacts of CO2 - such as extreme temperature and precipitation variability.
"Lollato estimates this year’s Kansas wheat production may be closer to 200m to 220m bushels, far below the 10-year average of 317m bushels, according to Kansas Wheat, an advocacy group. In 2023’s drought year, Kansas harvested 201m bushels, and 29% of planted acres went unharvested, the most since 1951."
‘The worst time for wheat’: US farmers face losses to extreme heat and drought
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/08/wheat-farmers-face-loss-crops-heat-drought?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
#ClimateCrisis #Drought #ExtremeWeather #Agriculture #Inflation
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Comment from a country that knew him well:
Steve Hilton: British strategist becomes unlikely frontrunner for California governor
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/steve-hilton-british-strategist-frontrunner-california-governor-david-cameron?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Some people are inspirational:
David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/may/07/ben-jennings-david-attenborough-100th-birthday-cartoon?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
#MAGA continues it's laser-focus on destroying everything that contributed to the amazing progress the US made from 1957 (Sputnik) to 2025.
This is beyond stupid.
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Ignorance is NOT bliss. It is very dangerous.
The Trump administration is deleting government data. From infant deaths to hunger, here are 5 ways it’s hurting Americans
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/may/07/trump-administration-deleting-data?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
#HiddenHazards #Censorship #IdeologyOverEvidence #ThePartyOfDeath
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
Retired chemist - advocating for local climate action, perhaps a bit too deep in the weeds. and a cynic And searchable
