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Thomas Schueneman

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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 22h
#ICYMI Understanding what climate science actually tells us about hurricanes, warming oceans, and extreme weather is essential for informed public discussion and effective disaster preparedness. Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/10/22/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Solar power is entering a new era of innovation. The goal is simple: more power, greater efficiency, and smarter ways to harness the sun. Explore the innovations shaping the future of solar energy globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/21/… #RenewableEnergy
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A planet out of balance. ‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
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‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Despite political headwinds, a major U.S. offshore wind farm has installed its final turbine. Read more: www.canarymedia.com/articles/off... #OffshoreWind
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Major US offshore wind farm installs its last turbine
Despite Trump’s attacks, Revolution Wind is nearing completion off the coast of Rhode Island. The 704-MW project is set to be fully operational this year.
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
From August tying the record for the hottest month to mounting climate costs, the latest climate headlines show a world increasingly shaped by a changing climate. Catch up on the week’s biggest climate stories. mailchi.mp/planetwatch/gwir-climate…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
From refill models to extended producer responsibility, the future of packaging is about thinking beyond the point of purchase—and considering what happens to materials throughout their entire life cycle. Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/09/16/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Environmental protection" in name only. EPA scraps climate curbs for U.S. power generation www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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EPA scraps climate curbs for U.S. power generation
The announcement was timed to splash down amid an energy-focused gathering of the G20 in Houston.
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Protecting species is about preserving the ecosystems that sustain us all. Now, efforts to weaken the Endangered Species Act are raising concerns about the future of biodiversity and critical habitats. Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/09/09/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today, we celebrate the ozone layer—Earth’s natural shield that protects life from harmful ultraviolet radiation—and reflect on the importance of collective action to protect our atmosphere. As we address climate change, every action that protects our atmosphere matters. #WorldOzoneDay
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Africa contributes a small share of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet remains most vulnerable to climate impacts. Who benefits, who bears the cost, and who gets to shape Africa’s climate future? Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/22/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What if the world had acted on climate change when the warning signs were first clear? The White House Effect explores how political battles and competing interests helped derail an opportunity for stronger climate action. globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/01/02/…
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American Rivers @americanrivers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The USDA announced it's seeking to roll back the #RoadlessRule. Healthy rivers begin in healthy landscapes. When we fragment forests with more roads we increase wildfire risk, degrade water quality, and we all pay the price. 🚨🔊 #StandUp for the Roadless Rule: act.americanrivers.org/page/101689/...
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Tipping toward solutions. Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
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Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
From pesticide use to supply-chain practices, the choices made by food retailers can have a major impact on pollinator health and sustainable agriculture. Protecting pollinators means protecting biodiversity and our future. globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/02/11/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
From economic losses and rising adaptation costs to growing risks for communities, delaying climate action only makes the challenge more expensive. The question is no longer whether we can afford to act. Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/04/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The U.S. recycles only a fraction of its plastic waste, while stronger deposit-return systems and recycled-content requirements could dramatically reduce waste and emissions. What would it take to truly close the loop on plastic? globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/08/25/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
From resource scarcity to displacement and instability, the relationship between a changing climate and human violence is complex and increasingly important to understand. Explore the connections here globalwarmingisreal.com/2023/10/17/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
RIP Mr. Berry, and thank you. Enjoy the Peace of Wild Things. Wendell Berry, Writer Who Extolled America’s Agrarian Past, Dies at 92 www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
As the world looks for fuel alternatives, ammonia and hydrogen are gaining attention as potential alternatives. But how viable are they—and what challenges stand in the way? Explore the potential globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/02/22/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Sometimes, nature offers a quiet reminder of what truly matters. We reflect on finding calm, connection, and perspective in the natural world—especially when life feels overwhelming. Read the full story globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/07/11/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The climate conversation moves fast. Make sure you're keeping up. 📰 Weekly: The biggest climate stories in one email. 📅 Monthly: Deeper insights that matter. 🔗 Subscribe today globalwarmingisreal.us19.list-manag…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Instead of denying that climate change exists, a new form of denial focuses on attacking climate solutions, questioning clean energy, and undermining the scientists and advocates calling for action. Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2024/02/12/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Planting trees can help fight climate change—but is planting more trees enough? Explore why success requires more than numbers and rethink what it really takes to restore our forests. Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2025/01/17/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Two Indiana coal units have faced serious mechanical problems while federal orders have delayed their retirement. What happens when aging coal plants are kept online despite repeated breakdowns? Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/08/10/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Subscribe, listen, and share Earthbound wherever you get your podcasts—and be part of a growing community committed to understanding our world and caring for it, together. www.earthboundpodcast.com #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #GWIR #PlanetWatch #EarthBound
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
New U.S Department of Energy rules weaken home energy rebate programs, including changes that limit rebates for switching from fossil-fuel appliances to electric alternatives. What does this mean for consumers? Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/08/12/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Record heat on land and in the ocean waters. NOAA reports land and ocean temperatures tied for the hottest month on record. weather.com/2026/08/11/n... #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
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Earth tied its hottest month on record, NOAA says
Fueled in part by El Niño, July 2026 tied an all-time record that has stood since the mid-19th century. The oceans, western Europe, and America were also record warm.
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A push to expand deep-sea mining has reignited debate over energy security, marine biodiversity, and the environmental risks of extracting resources from one of Earth's least understood ecosystems. 🌊 Read the full story globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/07/03/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The Tongass National Forest is more than a forest—it's one of the world's largest carbon sinks and a vital refuge for wildlife. Proposed plans to expand old-growth logging have reignited debate. Read what's at stake. globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/07/11/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, has fallen to its lowest recorded level. Read more: abcnews.com/US/lake-mead... #LakeMead #Drought
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Lake Mead, nation's largest reservoir, reaches its lowest water level on record
The Colorado River basin is a critical system for residents in the western U.S. and Mexico.
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The U.S. SEC's move to scrap proposed climate disclosure rules has sparked debate over transparency, investor protection, and corporate accountability in a warming world. 🌍 Read what the decision could mean globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/07/24/… #GWIR
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A proposed U.S. rule could open more public lands to oil and gas development, raising concerns over the future of climate action. What does it mean for the environment—and the global energy transition? Read globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/07/31/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Whether you're a professional, researcher, policymaker, or simply climate-conscious, our weekly news roundup and monthly newsletters help you stay informed without the noise. 🔗 Subscribe today globalwarmingisreal.us19.list-manag…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Does your podcast dive into climate change, the energy transition, circular economics, or life in the Anthropocene? I’d be glad to contribute. Take a look at my guest profile and let’s connect. podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/173…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
What if the sun could finally free us from fossil fuels? That’s the question at the heart of this episode’s conversation with legendary climate activist and author Bill McKibben. www.earthboundpodcast.com/bill-mcki…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Raging blazes across France and Spain have driven more than 250,000 people from their homes as crews work to contain the fires. Full story: apnews.com/article/euro... #Wildfires #Europe
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France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
France is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux.
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Well, duh. When the Trump regime goes after clean energy to punish blue states, it’s depriving every American of jobs, innovation, and the cheapest form of electrical energy production. Trump and his minions are on a fool’s errand, and we all pay the price. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The Trump administration has again acknowledged in court documents that it terminated $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Trump’s EPA shoots themselves in the foot while marching backwards into a coal mine while the rest of the world looks toward the sun and a brighter future. Zeldin vows to fulfill coal industry’s ‘wish list’ - E&E News by POLITICO www.eenews.net/articles/zel...
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Zeldin vows to fulfill coal industry’s ‘wish list’
The EPA administrator and other Trump officials on Tuesday celebrated coal's comeback under President Donald Trump and called for more industry support.
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Subscribe, listen, and share Earthbound wherever you get your podcasts—and be part of a growing community committed to understanding our world and caring for it, together. www.earthboundpodcast.com #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #GWIR #PlanetWatch #EarthBound
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A recently published study shows U.S. greenhouse gas emissions since 1990 have caused $10.2 trillion in global economic damage. Almost $3 trillion in damage from U.S. emissions occurred within the U.S. Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/04/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
#ICYMI Another Earth Day, another increasingly commercialized call to consider Mother Earth. That’s the world we live in, where most everything is commodified and sold back to us, including Earth Day. Read more planetwatch.substack.com/p/earth-da…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Without honest governance, without a reliable and trustworthy media landscape, without stable institutions, forging a sustainable and equitable future given the challenges before us is all but impossible. Read more planetwatch.substack.com/p/does-any…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Connecting the dots. Most US voters link severe weather to the climate crisis, a study finds. A senior Democrat says the public is “well ahead of politicians,” while Trump calls global heating a “hoax.” #ClimateCrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds
Top Democrat says findings show public ‘way ahead of the politicians’ as Trump dismisses global heating as ‘hoax’
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Major banks and institutional investors back the U.S. petrochemical expansion, according to a recent report. As these projects progress, the environmental impact remains a significant concern. Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/05/18/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
From concept to launch, Planet Podcast Productions helps creators and brands craft podcasts that inform, inspire, and connect. Ready to share your story with the world? Visit planetpodcastproductions.com #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #GWIR #PlanetWatch #EarthBound
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
#ICYMI The House’s 2027 budget bill reveals a dark morality that treats the environment as a means of serving the economy for the richest among us. It shows a clear disregard for our national parks. Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/06/05/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Listen to our conversation with David Beckmeyer, a researcher and host of the podcast and Substack Outrage Overload. We explore the psychology behind our tribal fears and how the modern media environment exploits them. www.earthboundpodcast.com/psycholog… #Earthbound #Podcast
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Trump administration clears protected habitats for development, undoing nearly 50 years of endangered species protections: www.cnn.com/2026/07/10/c... #EndangeredSpecies
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Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law | CNN
The Trump administration reversed decades of longstanding environmental law protecting endangered species on Friday, opening up sensitive habitats of those protected species to drilling, mining,…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
President Trump’s budget proposal reduces funding for EPA by 52 percent ($4.6 billion). Targeted for cuts include environmental justice, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and Superfund cleanup. Read more globalwarmingisreal.com/2026/06/26/…
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Thomas Schueneman @tdsenviro.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Stay informed. Stay inspired. 🌍 Follow PlanetWatch on Substack for in-depth stories, expert insights, and the latest on climate, environment, and the future of our planet. Subscribe today. 🌱. planetwatch.substack.com
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