Trudy Heller

No question, the Trump administration is dismantling Golden’s renewable energy lab and hollowing out our energy industry, driving away some of the smartest and most innovative people in the country.

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Wow: "Spectators remained silent as they walked into the arena, as a sign of respect for the monks and their quest for peace"

Today should be another reminder that when billionaires take control of vital platforms for communication, it’s not a win for free speech or "free markets."

It’s a win for oligarchy.

Democracy dies in billionaire hands. [Cartoon by Michael de Adder]

"In 2014, we would talk about #MeToo movement and women being heard. There was a political culture that recognized abuse of women could not be excused.

In 2026, certain people in very powerful positions believe that women can be abused w/o their voices being heard.

#EpsteinTrump #Epstein #Trump

The future of NCAR remains highly uncertain » Yale Climate Connections Members of the American Meteorological Society were briefed Wednesday about ongoing developments on the future of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which the White House has said it will b...

The future of NCAR remains highly uncertain yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/01/the-...

38-min deep dive

Analyzing release of 2.7m pages of #EpsteinFiles and, more importantly, withholding of 3m+

Attempt, led by Trump lawyer/Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, to shut down potential prosecution not only of #Trump but of any other person who might be implicated in #Epstein crimes

NSF asks how to dismantle Boulder's NCAR after Congress rejects protections Letter seeks proposals to restructure Boulder-based climate and weather research center as scientists warn of national consequences.

"As a historic winter storm hits the East Coast this [last] weekend, NCAR models are delivering five-minute updates to state transportation departments on road conditions and recommended treatments."

boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/23/n...

Trump hangs picture of himself with Putin in White House After months of tension the Russian leader has taken pride of place above a photo of the US president and his granddaughter

He treats it like a family photo

www.thetimes.com/article/e9fd...

This administration is now 40 days past the deadline to release the full Epstein files. The lawlessness in our streets goes all the way to the top.

EV charging keeps expanding despite Trump The U.S. added a record number of public electric-vehicle fast chargers last year, keeping up with demand from growing number of EV owners.

"U.S. public charging networks had a growth spurt last year"
www.canarymedia.com/articles/ev-...

FEMA Halts Terminations as Massive Storm About to Hit US The Federal Emergency Management Agency has halted planned terminations of some temporary disaster relief workers just as a major winter storm moves across the country, according to people familiar wi...

As a massive winter storm bears down on the US, FEMA is pausing plans to "offboard" disaster relief workers. From @zhirji.bsky.social + @gregorykorte.com (gift link) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Fervo has filed for its long-anticipated IPO It would be enhanced geothermal’s first test on the public markets.

Fervo has filed for its long-anticipated IPO www.latitudemedia.com/news/fervo-h...

Not much focus on India and other Asian countries that aren't China but increasing evidence that they're fossil fuel-driven development and going straight for renewables and electrification.

After Helene, rural North Carolina turns to solar and battery hubs More than a year after the storm’s devastation, clean-energy microgrids are springing up in remote areas thanks to a program that could become a national…

If you're worried about disruption from climate change (or social unrest) solar and batteries make a lot of sense.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

The Prime Minister of Belgium speaks:

After Helene, rural North Carolina turns to solar and battery hubs More than a year after the storm’s devastation, clean-energy microgrids are springing up in remote areas thanks to a program that could become a national…

The work that the Footprint Project in Western NC is such a great model. I hope that it catches on and spreads. Thanks to @elizouzts.bsky.social and @canarymedia.com for providing this great coverage. #EnergySky #Climate www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

Norway Stunned After Machado Gifts Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump Norway reacted with disbelief to the news that Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado gave her medal to US President Donald Trump, who has long coveted the award.

A sense of disbelief gripped the Norwegian media and expert community following news that Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado gave her award medal to US President Donald Trump

Everything Trump is doing now (from from Portland to Minneapolis to Chicago) is a preamble for his regime's real goal: to invoke the Insurrection Act.

I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but I've been warning for months of this imminent danger. Let me explain what’s going on.

on Venezuela:

“99% of West Texas producers are really going to be very upset to see their own tax dollars subsidize what is basically a new competitor” (Venezuela).

“They (Texas oil producers) will be lining up behind Democratic candidates in the midterm elections.”
- Ed Hirs, energy economist

She hides her face under that big hat.

With subsidized EV technology, China can help 50+ emerging markets destroy 3-4 million barrels per day of oil demand by 2030.

Trump administration signals intent to dismantle NCAR, but path forward remains unclear It remains unclear whether the administration has the legal or budgetary authority to dismantle the climate research center, as scientists push back and a public protest is planned.

Trump administration signals intent to dismantle NCAR in Boulder, but path forward remains unclear boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/18/t...

I can honestly say I didn't see Hungary coming 😲

Putin claims Russian capture of Pokrovsk, Vovchansk as Kyiv warns of Kremlin propaganda blitz amid peace talks "All of this is done exclusively for Western audiences and to raise the stakes in diplomacy," said Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation.

Russian propaganda in full force for the Witkoff visit: Putin is claiming to have captured Ukrainian cities that he doesn't control, and having himself photographed in military uniform
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...

Surprise: Cleantech Spending May Hit Record Despite Trump’s Carbon Push This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at how AI is ushering in a new nuclear age and investing in developing nations amid a pullback in U.S. aid and private funding

Clean tech spending may hit record high in US this year—DESPITE the political climate.

A structural shift: the transition is increasingly independent from temporary political will. Falling costs, long-term investment cycles & state-level momentum are driving growth.

www.forbes.com/sites/curren...

AI’s Data Centers Are Fueling a Hidden Water Crisis - Environment+Energy Leader AI’s rapid growth is draining more than just electricity. Behind the scenes, data center cooling is shifting water strain to power plants and local communities.

"Data centers and their supporting power plants, traditionally seen as water-intensive, can now function as localized water generators."

AI’s Data Centers Are Fueling a Hidden Water Crisis www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ais-...

Good news: more than 50% of the world’s economies have seen carbon emissions from fossil fuel power generation peaking. And with the speed of change in the electricity sector many more will join this growing list in coming years.

YouTube video by Paul Beckwith First Emergence of Unprecedented Global Water Scarcity in Anthropocene: Megacity Tehran Under Threat

First Emergence of Unprecedented Global Water Scarcity in Anthropocene: Megacity Tehran under Immediate Threat of Zero Water Day (taps run dry)…

youtu.be/YABotGcsz90?si…

#climate #drought
Image is from video: me with my Selenium Crystal Ball from my neighbourhood witch store

As disaster losses mount, US insurers continue betting on adaptation A landmark Californian bill that could have shifted some wildfire costs on to oil and gas producers was quietly killed in committee Californian governor Gavin Newsom this month signed a package of bil...

"...premiums from underwriting renewable energy projects were still less than one-third of those from fossil fuel projects."

www.sustainableviews.com/as-disaster-...