Sign in

ssbagstad.bsky.social

@ssbagstad.bsky.social
78 followers 178 following 38 posts
PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Jonathan Welle @wellejonathan.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Our heat pump water heater is working great, definitely my favorite household appliance 😆
2255
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
My mom, age 96, has voted in every election since 1952. Be like her! Get your ballot in now! @thirdactorg.bsky.social
703095452
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Climatologist49 @climatologist49.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
September 2026 was the warmest September on record for the Contiguous U.S. since 1895 according to PRISM climate data. 🔥🔥🔥
420888
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Joseph D. Ortiz @earthsciinfo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
If you are in the NE Ohio area, I'll be giving a talk on Thursday, Oct 8th about Electrification, EVs, & EVA of Ohio with the Kent Environmental Council in Kent, OH. We'll also have EVs on display after the talk. Come join us! 🧪🔌💡☀️💧🔋 evaohio.org/event/attend...
EVs all lined up at the start of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) EV Rally at the Laketran Transit center at Lorain County Community College.Laketran operates a fleet of 11 battery electric buses. They charge up at 15 minute intervals around the route.
1167
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Citizens' Climate Lobby @cclusa.org · 02/10/2026
✅ We're in on permitting reform! "We’re proud to endorse the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, and we’re excited to mobilize our grassroots volunteers in full support," said CCL’s Executive Director Ricky Bradley. citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/policy/...
citizensclimatelobby.org
CCL endorses Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act
Citizens' Climate Lobby is excited to mobilize our grassroots volunteers in full support of this bipartisan permitting reform package.
21714
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 02/10/2026
Breaking News! y-Axis Alert! With yesterday's preliminary Niño 3.4 sea-surface temperature spiking to a new record at 29.975°C, the y-axis was raised to 30.5°C. Meanwhile, the Niño 3.4 anomaly now sits at 3.33°C above the 1991-2020 baseline. Until tomorrow ...
32687328
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Zeke Hausfather @zekehausfather.com · 02/10/2026
September 2026 was the second warmest September on record (after 2023's "gobsmackingly bananas" month), coming in at 1.63C above preindustrial levels in the ERA5 dataset.
16725
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Dana Nuccitelli @dananuccitelli.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We @cclusa.org are proud to endorse the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act #BAAJA "For too long, an outdated and inefficient permitting system has slowed the clean energy projects and transmission infrastructure we need to cut emissions and build a cleaner, more reliable energy system."
citizensclimatelobby.org
CCL endorses Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act
Citizens' Climate Lobby is excited to mobilize our grassroots volunteers in full support of this bipartisan permitting reform package.
055
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
David Roberts @volts.wtf · 30/09/2026
Today on Volts: Heat-pump water heaters use a fraction of the energy of the conventional kind, but they've often been bulky, loud, & a hassle to install. A company called Reservoir has made one that's smaller, quieter, & much smarter, installed in hours by their own plumbers. I talk with the CEO.
volts.wtf
What’s up with heat-pump water heaters?
A conversation with Luke Winston-Almanzar of Reservoir.
813929
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Dana Nuccitelli @dananuccitelli.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Permitting reform deal press conference at 12:30pm ET 🥳: www.youtube.com/live/Z-za_Yq...
youtube.com
Heinrich, Lee, Capito and Whitehouse Press Conference to Discuss Bipartisan Permitting Reform Deal
YouTube video by Senate Energy Dems
111
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Lior Steinberg @steinberg.nu · 30/09/2026
Urban trees: the city's natural air conditioning. 🌳 Video: Ecosia
29027
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Electric car emissions benefits are far greater than first thought Their results showed that the climate benefits were generally greatest when gasoline vehicles were retired at year one, resulting in a 58% reduction in carbon emissions over a 16-year period. www.futurity.org/carbon-emiss...
futurity.org
Electric car emissions benefits are far greater than first thought
New research shows the carbon emissions benefits of electric vehicles are far greater than initially suspected.
1830487
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Citizens' Climate Lobby @cclusa.org · 29/09/2026
Our Carbon Pricing Education Series continues this Thursday, Oct. 1: cclusa.org/carbon-pricing-series/ This webinar will cover some recent research from @rff.org on carbon pricing & affordability. Attendance is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
Carbon pricing education series: session 2. Affordability and distributional impacts of carbon pricing. cclusa.org/carbon-pricing-series. Oct. 1, 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT. Part two of a six part virtual learning series in partnership with Resources for the Future.
073
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
EVs are awesome. I have a Hyundai Ioniq 5, which has a range of 300-350 miles. I charge it at home, which is convenient, and it costs me about $10 to completely recharge the battery. (84 kWh at 12 cents a kWh) Compare that to a similar size gas car, at 25-30 mpg, which would cost $54 to fill up.
85806142
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Want to see what climate “non-solutions” look like? Here’s a list of weak ideas and greenwashing tricks, with the science behind why they’re not such a good idea. “Not Recommended” by Project Drawdown…. drawdown.org/explorer?cla...
drawdown.org
Drawdown Explorer™
We know what we need to do: stop climate change as quickly as possible. Now, with the Drawdown Explorer, we know how to do it.
46328
ssbagstad.bsky.social @ssbagstad.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
apple.news/ATx7Ff2IlTT2...
apple.news
Opinion | The west is in freefall – and the worst part is that we were warned, but chose not to listen — Guardian US
Endless pursuit of wealth and power by western leaders led us here. What strikes me most is how many saw what was coming, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
000
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Rewiring America @rewiringamerica.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Whether you’re cutting grass, blowing leaves, or whacking weeds, yard work can be hard work. But choosing the right tool for the job doesn’t have to be. Here are four reasons why electric lawn tools are the best choice: www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/blo...
rewiringamerica.org
Why is electric lawn equipment better?
4 reasons why electric lawn equipment is the easier, smarter, and healthier choice.
044
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Citizens' Climate Lobby @cclusa.org · 14/09/2026
Part 2 of our six-part series of webinars on carbon pricing will take place Thursday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. We hope to see you there! ➡️ Register: cclusa.org/carbon-pricing-series/
364
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I'm for keeping our money here and not using it to buy bombs to drop on other people.
22197872223
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Michael DiTullo @d2lo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
EV are more reliable, cost less to run, are better for the environment, and put less cancer and asthma causing pollution into local communities.... and used ones are typically a bit cheaper than used gas car counterparts. Not many things are win/win like this these days.
1142
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Just think of all the talent, time, and treasure that has gone into producing nonsense — NFTs, Bitcoin, “prediction markets”, fast fashion, data brokers, most social media, and a good fraction of AI “solutions” — that could have been used to make the world better instead… What a lost opportunity.
1215625
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Joseph D. Ortiz @earthsciinfo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Globally, the number is one in four. 🧪💡🔌☀️💨💧🔋 www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
pewresearch.org
Worldwide, a quarter of new car sales are electric vehicles or hybrids
In eight countries, at least half of all new cars sold in 2025 were electric or hybrid. The U.S. reached just 10%, well below the global average of 25%.
1326
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Joseph D. Ortiz @earthsciinfo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
One in three new car purchases in Europe is now an EV. 🧪💡🔌☀️💨💧🔋 autoigloo.com/europes-ev-s...
autoigloo.com
Europe’s EV Share Jumps to 30.5% as Electric-Car Sales Blow Past Forecasts - AutoIgloo
Europe’s electric-car market has shifted from steady growth to a much sharper acceleration. Battery-electric vehicles captured 30.5% of new-car registrations
920463
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Joseph D. Ortiz @earthsciinfo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Please reach out to elected vehicles in your city, town or state, and ask them when they plan to switch to electric vehicles. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋
283
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Joseph D. Ortiz @earthsciinfo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
If you are in charge of fleet services for a city, company, or organization, you can save money by switching from gas to electric vehicles. Let's look at the numbers. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋 a 🧵
24913
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The idea that "regenerative" grazing is a climate solution has really taken hold in some quarters. But the science is clear: It doesn't work. Methane and land-use emissions just overwhelm any soil carbon benefits. Here's a great piece by @nicholasdcarter.bsky.social drawdown.org/insights/eig...
drawdown.org
Eight reasons regenerative grazing can’t make beef climate-friendly
An influential regenerative grazing movement continues to grow. But here's why the science doesn't back up the purported climate benefits.
918783
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 11/09/2026
As of September 10th, the Nino 3.4 anomaly is now 2.94°C (preliminary) above the 1991-2020 baseline, setting the 104th consecutive daily record, a full 1.09°C above the previous record for the day, set in 1997. The Climate 8-ball is gobsmacked.
23559273
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Zeke Hausfather @zekehausfather.com · 02/09/2026
August 2026 was the warmest August on record in the the Copernicus/ECMWF ERA5 dataset, at 1.65C above preindustrial levels. This beat the prior record set in August 2024 by a fairly wide margin (~0.14C).
417186
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
ICE literally destroying local ice cream industry by deporting dairy workers. Dairying is hard, skilled work; we should be grateful for the people who undertake it. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...
sevendaysvt.com
Vermont Creemee Supply Disrupted by Immigration Enforcement | Seven Days
Kingdom Creamery, the state’s largest maker of creemee base, is suffering "a severe labor shortage” after worker detentions, leaving customers to scramble.
312535
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Chris Nelder @chrisnelder.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Some good tight messaging right here
01913
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Andrew Dessler @andrewdessler.com · 06/09/2026
In an Age of Perpetual Climate Disaster, Rebuilding Is the Wrong Goal Interesting article by @dwallacewells.bsky.social gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/m...
nytimes.com
In an Age of Perpetual Climate Disaster, Rebuilding Is the Wrong Goal
But every crisis is an opportunity.
2228
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Here’s the plan. You and I are going to team up with @environmentalvoter.bsky.social to mobilize the 11.2 million environmentalists that didn’t vote in the last election. Join virtual phone banks with me and EVP every Wednesday through the end of October. ✅ Environmentalvoter.org/AEJ
13514
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Rewiring America @rewiringamerica.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Stronger homes, stronger communities, stronger grid ⚡️ Today, we join our friends at PG&E and Google to announce the SHARE initiative, a first-of-its-kind program that will enroll thousands of Bay Area customers into a virtual power plant, lowering energy bills and free up grid capacity.
rewiringamerica.org
PG&E, Rewiring America, and Google Launch First-of-its-Kind Virtual Power Plant to Help Lower Costs for All Customers
Initiative aims to deliver hundreds of deeply discounted home energy upgrades and enroll over 20,000 existing energy devices installed in customers’ homes.
253
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Bikes are an economic disaster. The only things I bought for my bike in the past year were brake pads. At this rate, how are corporations going to make money? How are they going to buy politicians? How will I ever go into debt? Who are we going to bomb? The whole foundation of our economy is shot.
431033198
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
SANTA CLAUS @santaclausalaska.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
FUN FACT If we switched to all renewable energy, the number of ships crossing the ocean would fall almost in half, slashing global CO2 emissions. Because those ships are JUST carrying coal, oil and gas. ~ Bill McKibben SUPPORT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES!
Fun Fact: If we switched to all renewable energy, the number of ships crossing the ocean would fall almost in half, slashing global CO2 emissions. Because those ships are just carrying coal, oil and gas.
- Bill McKibben, Climate Activist
258117944316
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Citizens' Climate Lobby @cclusa.org · 31/08/2026
It's not fair that those who have done the least to cause climate change are facing climate impacts like these. That's why we're pushing Congress to act. The U.S. is responsible for nearly 5 billion metric tons of global emissions every year. Things need to change — fast.
insideclimatenews.org
Flood-Ravaged Nepal on Alert as Scientists Warn of Additional Risk - Inside Climate News
Earth scientists are in the early stages of analyzing the devastating debris flow but say it fits a pattern fueled by global warming.
094
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 30/08/2026
Broken swing sets? Missing basketball nets? Have no fear, Renew Crew is here. Neighborhood parks are meant for recreation — not frustration. If it’s broken, this crew will fix it. If it’s run-down, they’ll renew it. Renew Crew: Coming soon to a park near you.
559217533932
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Adrian Hiel @adrianhiel.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In my video series to electrify your home I try to demystify PV, heat pumps, etc to encourage people to go electric. There's only one tech I am adamant you should buy immediately - induction cooking (but don't put the induction hob on top of your gas like I say in the video) youtu.be/PF9tZjSa8SU?...
youtu.be
Can Adrian Electrify His Home for Free? EPISODE 9 RENTER FRIENDLY OPTIONS
YouTube video by Electrification Alliance
2183
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Citizens' Climate Lobby @cclusa.org · 26/08/2026
To fully explore carbon pricing advocacy, including our options moving forward, CCL has partnered with @rff.org to launch a brand new, six-part virtual learning series. The 1st session, “Current Economic Consensus on Carbon Pricing” takes place Sept. 3. 👉 cclusa.org/carbon-pricing-series
133
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Viktor Köves @viktorkoves.com · 24/08/2026
People kept telling me that EVs couldn't possibly work for them, because they go on long road trips. So I did a nearly 1,000 mile trip to Kentucky and back, and then spent weeks writing up my experience, to show you how these days, an EV road trip is actually pretty... ordinary.
viktorkoves.com
EV Road Tripping Is Actually Easy Now | Viktor Köves
If you haven't driven electric before, a road trip might sound impossible - but I want to tell you about driving from Chicago to Kentucky to Mammoth Caves.
127720
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
TheBossRoss 🧶 @thebossross.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
"So we CANNOT have wind turbines or solar panels because of how it iruins the landscape', but data centers somehow get a free pass??" (OrevaZSN on Threads)
952859804
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
John Smillie @johnsmillie42.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This chart illustrates impressive progress and also that decarbonizing summer and winter are two very different jobs.
2255
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
A handy guide to climate denial nonsense, thanks to @katharinehayhoe.com
38927
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Climate change is becoming a crisis. So we have a choice to make: 1. Pretend it’s not happening and do nothing. 2. See it’s happening, but spiral into “doomerism” and surrender. 3. See it’s happening and get to work fixing it. The third option is the right one. Join us. Drawdown.org
drawdown.org
Home
Project Drawdown drives meaningful climate action by advancing science-based solutions and strategies.
615953
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Wow! BYD sells INSTALLED 4.8 kW solar kits for 36 fixed installments of $99.23 or ~$3600 in Brazil. Kits have eight 600 W modules, an inverter, mounting structure, cables & connectors. It produces ~600 kWh/month. BYD makes modules in Brazil. www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/b... #energysky
pv-magazine.com
BYD starts sales of 4.8 kW solar kits in Brazil - pv magazine Global
BYD has started selling 4.8 kWp solar kits through its 233 dealerships in Brazil, with packages covering equipment, installation, utility approval, and one year of insurance. The kits use eight 600 W ...
15344109
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Citizens' Climate Lobby @cclusa.org · 20/08/2026
Over 90% of new power capacity built in the U.S. in the first half of 2026 was clean! The latest U.S. Energy Information Administration data, analyzed by @insideclimatenews.org, shows solar, wind, and battery storage are doing the heavy lifting to help America meet its energy demands.
175
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This is REALLY important. “Over 50% of Americans say climate change is a serious threat; only 10% think their compatriots feel the same That perception gap on the issue is among the highest in the world, per a new Gallup poll.” They want you to think you’re alone. You’re not. #ClimateCrisis
sherwood.news
Over 50% of Americans say climate change is a serious threat; only 10% think their compatriots feel the same
That perception gap on the issue is among the highest in the world, per a new Gallup poll....
361263525
Reposted by @ssbagstad.bsky.social
Citizens' Climate Lobby @cclusa.org · 17/08/2026
Part 1 of our Carbon Pricing Education Series kicks off Sept. 3! Everyone is welcome: cclusa.org/part-1 This session will cover carbon pricing basics & explore how researchers talk about it. We will also examine key design elements to consider when crafting new policy.
Carbon Pricing education series promotional graphic. Six-part virtual learning series September 2026-March 2027. cclusa.org/carbon-pricing-series. Featuring Resources for the Future and Citizens' Climate Lobby logos.
185