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EcoNana

@eco-nana.bsky.social
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Proud grandma of 2, fierce planet protector, and lifelong lover of animals. Formerly wrangling climate facts as NASA’s Climate Website Managing Editor, now working to champion a greener future for our kids and grandkids.

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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
NASA sold a $250,000 telescope test blank for $300. Then engineers at Goddard had to launch a $4 billion space telescope using second-rate fuel-testing gear, because the good equipment was gone. This is what "cutting waste" actually looked like.
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NASA rushed engineers out of their labs. They say it risks future space missions
NASA employees say they've lost vital equipment and staff needed to make sophisticated spacecraft amid the agency's abrupt relocations over the past several months.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🦋 Butterflies are showing up in places they’ve never lived before — and disappearing from places they’ve called home for generations. They’re not just beautiful. They’re tiny warning signs of a changing planet. Learn why this matters for all of us. #climate
eco-nana.com
Butterflies Are on the Move — and That's a Warning Sign
Birds are disappearing from seemingly healthy rainforests. Scientists are trying to uncover why—and what it means for tropical ecosystems.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Californians, please contact your state legislators and tell them to ban toxic pesticides being sprayed on your food! cen.acs.org/policy/legis...
cen.acs.org
California legislators reject PFAS pesticide ban but weigh increased oversight
The debate between proponents and opponents of A.B. 1603 reflects the challenges regulators face in balancing public-health, agricultural, and economic interests, an attorney says
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Rhinos are more than just animals—they’re symbols of the wild places on our planet. If we don’t act now, we risk losing these species forever. Together, we can give rhinos a fighting chance. 🌍🦏 #endangeredspecies #poaching
eco-nana.com
The Race to Save Critically Endangered Rhinos
Did you know that more than 49,500 endangered species and nearly 4,000 critically endangered species? Rhinos are amazing animals, but many types of rhinos are in danger of disappearing forever. They a...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the planet, and the permafrost that glues its mountains together is melting away. Jan Mayen island showed us what that looks like when the ground shook in March 2025. #climatechange #earthquake #climate
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What Happens When Earthquakes Hit a Thawing Arctic?
What a rockslide on a tiny Arctic island can teach us about a warming world Way up in the Arctic, about halfway between Iceland and Norway’s Svalbard islands, there’s a skinny little island called Jan...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
You can care deeply about animals AND get the climate science right. Animal agriculture matters. But it isn’t the biggest driver of climate change. Fossil fuels are — and the science is remarkably clear. We don’t need to exaggerate the facts to make the case against factory farming.
eco-nana.com
The Biggest Climate Culprit Isn't What Vegans Think
By Holly Shaftel, contributing writer After 12 years in climate science communications, I paused my career to become an animal rights activist, targeting animal agriculture. I had spent years exposing...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
In August, something exciting happened our local airport: an all-electric airplane landed. The Alia CX3 had flown about 80 miles with passengers on board — and it made the trip in only 35 minutes. The electricity for the whole flight cost just $8. This is a big deal!
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BETA's all-electric ALIA VTOL and CTOL: The low-cost, high-performance solution for economically and environmentally sustainable operations. Designed by pilots for pilots.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
California files lawsuit against the Trump Administration and Golden State Wind over the unlawful buyout of Golden State Wind’s offshore wind energy lease.
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Attorney General Bonta Announces Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Wind Deal
Canceled Golden State Wind lease would jeopardize $30 million for workforce training, supply chain development, and benefits to local communities; offshore wind buyouts like this could cost California...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This just came across my inbox.
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Trump’s Secret Offshore Wind Payout Benefits Billionaire Donor
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Washington Post reported that one of Trump’s recent secret deals to cancel offshore wind projects and bolster fossil fuels will result in a pay day for one of Trump’s mil...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This webinar is now available on YouTube. I encourage you to watch and hear this eye-opening information! Don't forget to share!
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Science or Propaganda? Can you tell the difference?
YouTube video by SLO Climate Coalition
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Call to action! The clock is ticking on 45 million acres of American wilderness. Public comments close Sept. 21 — here's what you need to know before then.
eco-nana.com
Roadless Rule: Forests On The Chopping Block
From grizzly habitat to drinking water for 180 million people — see what's really on the line as the Roadless Rule faces the chopping block.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Curious about the Super El Niño? Download your copy of this fact sheet by @weatherwest.bsky.social here: 2026-2027: ucanr.edu/sites/defaul...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Our plastics webinar with the amazing Dianna Cohen of the Plastic Pollution Coalition is now available on YouTube!
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The "Garbage Patch" is Now Inside Us -- Plastic Pollution from problem to real solutions
YouTube video by SLO Climate Coalition
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This is an excellent piece with beautiful graphics!
interactive.carbonbrief.org
Explainer: How the ‘super El Niño’ will reshape the world’s weather
The world is currently experiencing what is expected to become the strongest El Niño on record – dubbed a “super El Niño” by many.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
That little triangle on your plastic isn't a recycling guarantee — it's a code. Most people are reading it wrong. Only about 9% of all plastic has actually been recycled. The rest? Landfills, incinerators, oceans. Here's what those numbers really mean — and how to make smarter choices with each one.
eco-nana.com
The 7 Types of Plastic—and How to Deal with Them
Discover the 7 types of plastic, how they impact health and the environment—and learn smart ways to reuse, recycle, or avoid them.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
"We still have time" is the biggest climate lie ever told — and almost everyone believes it. Adam McKay breaks down how this myth (not denial) is what's actually driving us off the cliff. 🔥 #climatecrisis #climateaction
currentaffairs.org
The Gargantuan Lie That is Collapsing The World’s Climate
Thinking we have time left to address climate change, or that “Net Zero by 2050” will save us, is driving us toward full social collapse in ways that become more obvious with every new broken temperat...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Don't miss our free webinar breaking down the crisis — and the solutions on Wednesday, August 12 at 12:00 p.m. PDT. Register here: tinyurl.com/Aug12plastics
Free webinar on plastic pollution with Dianna Cohen from the Plastic Pollution Coalition. You can register at tinyurl.com/Aug12plastics
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Thousands of critically endangered orangutans live in the surrounding forests, and El Niño conditions could make this year’s fire season especially dangerous. Protecting orangutans means protecting the forests they need to survive. 🌳💔 Please read, share, and donate if you can.
iflscience.com
Orangutans’ Urgent Appeal As Wildfires Sweep Within 1 Kilometer Of Rescue Center. A Horrifying New Normal Under “Super El Niño”?
“The increasingly hot and dry conditions have created an extremely worrying situation,” said International Animal Rescue CEO Gavin Bruce to IFLScience.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Wind power's comeback story. In 2024, Denmark's wind farm auction flopped — no one showed up to bid. So they fixed the plan, tried again, and just handed out contracts for two massive new wind farms. #offshorewind #renewableenergy #climatechange #ClimateAction
maritime-executive.com
Denmark Completes Successful Offshore Wind Farm Tender Using New Approach
The Danish Energy Agency awarded two new contracts for offshore wind farms to Vattenfall, marking a critical success after it reworked its contracts....
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Congratulations to Angel P for winning a Rareform tote bag made of reclaimed billboards, Dock & Bay quick-dry towels made of 100% recycled fabric, and Badger reef-safe SPF 50 sunscreen! Keep up with eco-nana.com to get plain-language science and planet-friendly tips! #GiveawayWinner #EcoFriendly
Graphic announcing a summer giveaway winner
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Wildfire smoke doesn't stop at your front door. Even when you're inside, tiny pollution particles can sneak into your home and affect your health. Here's how to create cleaner indoor air and protect yourself and your family when the skies turn smoky. #wildfiresmoke #wildfire
eco-nana.com
Wildfire Smoke: How to Stay Safe Indoors
If it seems like wildfire smoke is everywhere this summer, you’re not imagining it. Wildfires are burning across parts of the United States, Canada, and Western Europe, and the smoke isn’t staying any...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
"EV batteries are worse than fossil fuels." You've probably heard that claim. But does it hold up? Lithium mining has real environmental impacts—but so do oil drilling, coal mining, and the constant extraction fossil fuels require. Here's what the evidence actually shows. 🌎🔋
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The Truth About Lithium Mining: How EV Batteries Compare to Fossil Fuels
One of the biggest criticisms of electric vehicles (EVs) is that they use lithium. You’ve probably seen comments online asking, “Have you looked into lithium mining?” The answer is yes. Lithium mining...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
☀️ Sunshine & Swag Giveaway ☀️ Mid-summer refresh, on us. Enter by 7/31 @ 11:45 pm PT to win a $235+ eco-bundle: a one-of-a-kind Rareform tote made from reclaimed billboards, Dock & Bay quick-dry towels (100% recycled fabric), and Badger reef-safe SPF 50 sunscreen. 🌊🧴🎒 👉️ kingsumo.com/g/1vjp0v1/su...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Communities across the country—ranging from Long Island, NY, to Morro Bay, CA—have enacted moratoriums to temporarily block large-scale battery development based on fears from the Moss Landing facility fire. We've come a long way, baby!
eco-nana.com
The Rapidly Evolving World of Grid Battery Storage
After Moss Landing's fire made headlines, the battery storage race is on. Meet the modular, sodium-ion, and CO₂ batteries reshaping clean energy.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Can you spot the difference between real science and propaganda? Join me and leading experts Drs. Erik Conway and John Cook to learn the tools you need in today's world of nonstop misinformation. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Strawberries are basically pesticide magnets. 🍓😳 They're at the top of most contaminated fruit on the EWG's "Dirty Dozen" list year after year, and almost every regular (non-organic) strawberry tested had traces of multiple pesticides on it. #pesticides #greenwashing
sfgate.com
World’s largest berry company accused of ‘greenwashing’ strawberries
The berry company has denied the allegations.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Yes, plants need CO₂. But more isn't always better. 🌱 Extra CO₂ can reduce the nutrients in crops, make some plants more vulnerable to pests, and fuel climate change, bringing more heat, droughts, floods, and crop failures. Calling CO₂ "plant food" leaves out the biggest part of the story.
eco-nana.com
Unmasking CO₂ Myths: The Science You Need to Know
Debunking myths about carbon dioxide and climate change. Learn the facts about CO₂, its role as a greenhouse gas, and its impact on our planet's temperature.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Fireworks light up the sky — then leave a mess behind. New research shows they're polluting rivers, fouling the air, and even scaring birds to death. #pollution
eco-nana.com
Oohs, Ahhs, and Toxic Aftermath of Fireworks
Fireworks look amazing lighting up the night sky, but scientists have discovered they leave behind pollution that can linger long after the show is over. Three new studies looked at what really happen...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Could the ocean solve our water crisis? Not so fast. Desalination plants guzzle electricity, trap fish in their intake pipes, and produce nearly as much toxic brine as clean water. Learn the real cost of turning seawater into tap water. 👇#climatechange #climate #toxicwaste #desalination
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Desalination: Why Turning Ocean Water Into Drinking Water Isn't as Easy as It Sounds
Desalination sounds like the obvious fix for water scarcity — but energy costs, toxic brine, and marine impact make it far more complicated than it seems.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
When I was growing up in California, wildfire season looked very different. Today, fires are larger, more intense, and harder to control. Scientists know why—and the evidence is clear. 🔥 Read the story:
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California Wildfire Severity Is Skyrocketing — And Scientists Know Why
California's wildfires are growing faster and burning hotter. Learn what scientists say is driving the increase—and what it means for the future.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Think China is the world's biggest climate problem? China is also leading the world in renewable energy, electric vehicles, batteries, and solar panel manufacturing—and its innovations are helping make clean energy cheaper around the globe. #renewableenergy #renewables #climatechange
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China Is the World's Renewable Energy Champion
China keeps breaking records when it comes to renewable power. China’s renewable energy boom continued in the first two months of 2026, when the country added about 45 gigawatts of new green energy. T...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
The heat baking Western Europe this month didn't happen by chance. Scientists say human-caused climate change made it much more likely than it would have been just two decades ago.
nytimes.com
Is Climate Change Fueling Europe’s Heat Wave? Yes, Researchers Say.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Rinsing your produce under the tap? Nice. Here's what scientists found actually removes 75%+ of pesticide residue (hint: it's already in your pantry!).
eco-nana.com
The Dirty Truth About Your Produce—and How to Clean It
"Pesticides, PFAS, and the Dirty Dozen: find out which fruits and veggies need extra washing—and the simple kitchen trick that actually works.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The attack on renewable energy continues in the U.S.
apnews.com
Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
The Trump administration says it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, bringing the total amount spent on these agreements to nearly $2.6 billio...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
One storm. 7% of an entire species — gone. Cyclone Senyar didn't just kill over 1,000 people in Indonesia. New research shows it also wiped out nearly 60 Tapanuli orangutans, a critically endangered ape with fewer than 800 left in the wild.
cnn.com
How one devastating cyclone wiped out more than 7% of the planet’s rarest great apes | CNN
Four days of extreme rain in Indonesia triggered devastating landslides, killing dozens of critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Picture a giant conveyor belt moving billions of gallons of water around the entire planet — keeping Europe warm, controlling rainfall, and regulating sea levels. Now imagine it's slowing down. That's exactly what's happening, and the consequences could be enormous. #climatechange
eco-nana.com
The AMOC Slowdown: A Warning Sign From the Atlantic
The AMOC is at its weakest point in 1,000 years. Discover what this critical ocean current does, why it's failing, and what's at stake for all of us.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Thousands of homes and devices working together as one invisible power plant? It's real — and it's already changing how we power our communities! #climateaction #virtualpowerplant #renewables
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Virtual Power Plants: The Power Plant You Can't See
Thousands of homes and devices working together as one virtual power plant? It's real — and it's already changing how we power our communities.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I honestly don't even know what to say anymore. 😠https://coveringclimatenow.org/from-us-story/why-did-npr-fire-its-climate-editor/
coveringclimatenow.org
Why Did NPR Fire Its Climate Editor? — Covering Climate Now
“It is a death sentence for us if larger nations continue to open new fossil fuel projects,” Feleti Teo, the prime minister of Tuvalu, said in 2024. Located roughly halfway between Australia and Hawai...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Seabirds are washing up on California beaches too weak to fly. Rescuers describe an "all hands on deck" crisis. The cause isn't bird flu — it's starvation, driven by a record-breaking ocean heat wave that's collapsing the food chain from the bottom up. #climatechange #climatecrisis
eco-nana.com
How California's Ocean Heat Wave Is Wiping Out Seabirds
My good friend, George is a surfer. Recently, he walked up the beach carrying his surfboard and counted seven dead birds in a distance of just 100 feet or so. So, what’s going on? A major ocean heat w...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Here's another myth that never dies on social media! #globalwarming #climate #climatechange
eco-nana.com
Is Global Warming Just an Urban Heat Island Effect? Scientists Say No
Have you ever noticed it’s hotter in a city than in the countryside? That’s not your imagination — it’s a real thing called the urban heat island effect. But some people claim this means global warmin...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
This is unrelated to my typical posts, but it's fascinating! And, by the way, I have green eyes!
iflscience.com
Why Just 2 Percent Of Humans Have Green Eyes, The Rarest Eye Color In The World
Got green eyes? Then you are part of a tiny minority in the global human population.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
California has ambitious climate goals — cutting greenhouse gases 40% by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2045 — but a very comprehensive map of the state's factory farms shows methane emissions have been ignored. #California #Methane #FactoryFarms
eco-nana.com
Green California Has a Dirty Methane Secret
The state considers itself a climate leader, having ambitious goals to cut fossil fuels. But it's left a cow-shaped hole in its climate plan.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The 2026 World Cup could become a brutal test of survival in extreme heat. Scientists warn that dangerous temperatures may put players — and fans — at serious risk. ⚽🌡️
euronews.com
‘Cancellation-level heat’ could hit World Cup, climate scientists warn
Climate scientists are calling on FIFA and fans “to realise that there is no aspect of society not affected by climate change”.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Are you a renter? Do you dislike "red tape"? It can be hard for some people to get solar panels for their living space, with challenges ranging from cost to rigid permitting rules. Thankfully, a cool alternative seems to be gaining ground. #PlugInSolar #ClimateSolutions #RenewableEnergy
eco-nana.com
The Simplest Way to Add Solar to Your Home
It can be hard for some people to get solar panels for their living space. That's where plug-in solar comes into play.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
In 2025, fossil fuels didn't just slow down — they lost ground for the first time ever! Solar + wind supplied 99% of all new electricity worldwide. Clean energy is cheaper, faster, and unstoppable. Don't lose hope!🌍 #renewables #renewableenergy #climatechange
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Renewable Energy is Powering a Brighter Future
I know it’s hard to ignore the bad news right now. We’re seeing stronger heat waves, bigger wildfires, and oceans under stress. And on top of that, some political decisions feel like they’re pushing u...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Gray whales are washing up dead on Pacific ocean shores in record numbers — and social media is blaming wind turbines. Science shows that's dead wrong. The real culprits? A warming Arctic, starving whales, and the busy shipping lanes they're desperately wandering into. #whales #climatecrisis
eco-nana.com
What’s Killing Gray Whales? (Hint: It’s Not Wind Energy)
Scientists are sounding the alarm about a gray whale crisis up and down the Pacific Coast. The culprits are well documented — and offshore wind isn’t one of them. San Francisco Bay is famous for its G...
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Wildfires are burning throughout the Southeast, and more than 120 homes and other buildings have been destroyed in Georgia. #wildfires #climatechange
eco-nana.com
Red Flag Warning: Why Wildfires Are Everyone's Problem Now
Wildfires aren’t just a Western problem. Fires in Florida, Georgia, and Nebraska show how climate change is fueling bigger risks nationwide.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
98% greenwashing. Corporate greed at its finest. #climatechange #climateaction #animalagriculture
insideclimatenews.org
Major Livestock and Animal Agriculture Companies Are Making Climate Promises They Aren’t Keeping - Inside Climate News
A new study finds that the vast majority of climate-related claims made by the meat and dairy industry don’t hold up to scholarly scrutiny.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Half of U.S. kids are breathing unhealthy air. 😟 A new report from the American Lung Association shows 152 million people still face dangerous pollution from soot and smog—and rollbacks by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could make it worse. #pollutionawareness #climatechange #ClimateAction
lung.org
American Lung Association's "State of the Air" 2026
How healthy is your air? Learn how where you live measures up when it comes to air pollution, smog and soot.
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EcoNana @eco-nana.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Today it’s worth pausing to see the beauty of our planet. Earth gives us everything—clean air, water, food, and moments of wonder. It’s beautiful… and worth protecting. We don’t need to be perfect—just present, thoughtful, and willing to act. Because Earth isn’t just our home. It’s our future.
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