Todd Reubold

We have decided to ban the use of GenAI for research, writing & creative work at our organization.

In fact, we make people sign an agreement saying that their research, analysis, writing, and creative work are *theirs* and not done by GenAI.

What Is the Strait of Hormuz, and Why Is It Important?

You know what would make the Strait of Hormuz less important? Moving away from fossil fuels to a renewable energy-powered future. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/w...

Minnesota Poll: Most oppose Trump’s immigration policies — but broad support outside metro Republican respondents strongly back the president’s policies, but more than a third also support legal status for undocumented immigrants without criminal records.

92% of Republicans surveyed in Minnesota "support deporting undocumented immigrants without a court hearing." 🤯 www.startribune.com/minnesota-po...

Took to the streets of St. Paul this morning against the backdrop of the unspeakable tragedy that unfolded in Minnesota today. #NoKings

California has got really good at building giant batteries At peak times they provide 30% of the state’s electricity

Climate solutions news from California: www.economist.com/united-state...

Couldn't have said it better myself.

The story of 2050 is being written today Scientists have a clear vision of what 2050 will look like, shaped by the choices we make today.

This might be one of the best pieces of climate messaging I've ever seen. That second video especially ... gut punch. wethehopeful.org

Project Drawdown was live and in person with partners at #SFClimateWeek today discussing climate solutions and announcing several new initiatives – including the launch of Drawdown Explorer. Stay tuned for more soon! #climatesolutions

Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from Biden-era rule on mercury and other toxic air pollution WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has granted nearly 70 coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsen…

"I support clean air and clean water." It's all just LIES, LIES, LIES ... www.yourbasin.com/political/ap...

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How Will Tariffs Impact the US-Canadian Hardwood Flooring Industry? | Unique Wood Floors Lately, it’s been hard to scroll on your phone or watch the evening news without reading or hearing about tariffs.

Appreciate how clearly this company is explaining tariffs: "If you are an American who wants to purchase $100 worth of Canadian widgets, the 25% tariff means you’ll actually have to pay $125 for them." www.uniquewoodfloor.com/blog/how-wil...

Texas Senate passes bill to upend energy market, spur gas over… The legislation would require half of new power plant capacity come from dispatchable sources other than batteries. Solar and wind developers would pay…

Republicans: Let the free market decide!

Also Republicans: www.canarymedia.com/articles/ene...

I feel this sooooo much, too!

To my friends around the world. I’m sorry that the current administration is a complete and utter disgrace. Millions of us — myself included — are infuriated by what we just witnessed in the White House. We should be standing side by side and supporting Ukraine without conditions.

My dad went to his local VA hospital this week and learned that dozens of people there had been let go. During his appointment he learned that yet another person was let go and morale is in the tank. Trump, Musk, and their minions don't give a sh*t about veterans ... or anyone but themselves.

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When I think Gene Hackman, I think Hoosiers.

Oh, and watching him commandeer today's cabinet meeting and talk about the need to rein in the national debt the DAY AFTER Republicans passed a budget bill that would add TRILLIONS to the deficit? Seriously?!?

There's something deeply unsettling about watching the world's richest person gloat about destroying people's livelihoods. And there's also something deeply wrong with him as a human being.

Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says opinion pages will defend free market and 'personal liberties' The billionaire owner of The Washington Post, Jeff Bezos, narrowed the topics covered by its opinion section Wednesday to defending personal liberties and the free market, a pivot away from the tradit...

New Washington Post tagline: "Democracy dies ... at the hands of billionaires controlling media in the United States." www.startribune.com/washington-p...

And go where? We thought about Canada ... but now? My spouse is from Sweden and they're dealing with rising far-right politicians and Putin at their doorstep. Maybe Australia or New Zealand? Asia? The whole world seems like a mess.

And where the h*ll is the red line for Republicans? Trump cozying up to Putin, attacking Zelensky, and saying Ukraine started the war with Russia?!? WTAF?

Everything that Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris said would happen is happening. Maybe people should have listened (and voted) for them?

What can memes tell us about the state of corporate sustainability? If you’re chronically online like me, you probably get a fair share of your daily laughs from internet memes. If you also happen to work in climate or sustainability, you’ve probably been exposed to n...

Sustainability memes also reveal that, as a whole, the world is not taking action that meets the scale, severity, or speed of the crisis. This is especially true in the private sector, whose “net zero” proclamations can often be empty and greenwashed. drawdown.org/insights/wha...

Reason 1,000 I'm proud and thankful to live in Minnesota right now.

I've been thinking about this post all day.

What are we DOING here? We're just meant to sit and act like this insane plagiarism and climate threat that requires more money than anything has ever cost is worth it? Are we meant to pretend that ChatGPT is worth this aimless, meaningless destruction of capital and our environment? For what?

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The @vikings.bsky.social should sign QB Sam Darnold to a long-term deal now. That TD pass to Jefferson at the end of yesterday’s game was crazy good!

I respect you so much (as you probably know), but I can’t engage further in this conversation.

The momentum of the solar energy transition - Nature Communications Nijsse and colleagues find that due to technological trajectories set in motion by past policy, a global irreversible solar tipping point may have passed where solar energy gradually comes to dominate...

“We find that, due to technological trajectories set in motion by past policy, a global irreversible solar tipping point may have passed where solar energy gradually comes to dominate global electricity markets, without any further climate policies.” www.nature.com/articles/s41...

10,000+ research hours by an international team of research fellows and leading scientists = the climate solutions guide the world needs right now.