Is Brazil's supreme court available to weigh in on international cases?
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Is Brazil's supreme court available to weigh in on international cases?
When someone believes their word is the rule of law, good luck getting them to follow a court order
That tracks...might frustrate members of his base if they weren't under Fox mind control
Thanks for sharing. The cattlemen's associations are clearly worried about the younger generation's awareness of red meat as both a health and environmental issue...
Refreshing to see a company fighting Trump's corrupt attacks on #cleanenergy. #climatesky www.barrons.com/articles/off...
Take em where you can get them....thx for sharing
Disinformation aside, let's remember all energy sources have an environmental footprint. The real question is what kind of impacts are we willing to accept to turn on that light switch? Right now, our fossil fuel habit is pushing us toward mass extinction event.
Hard to imagine a bigger waste of time....
Manufactured crisis and abuse of power aside, this is just a giant waste of taxpayer money. #trumplies #authoritarian
The reality is that despite their best efforts, decarbonization is going to continue with or without the US. No doubt his actions are disruptive, but thinking he can change the trajectory is both niave and reckless.
Indeed. We need to keep the fight up for Kilmar and the thousands of others like him. Silence and inaction only emboldens the administration.
No doubt this will be another thing the US misses out on because of the incompetence of the current administration.
Bold accusation from the clown trying to shove through a corrupt power grab....
If only I was in the UK! Good luck.
Yup. I just think there probably needs to be a pro-active education campaign to get ahead of any disinformation blasts from the fossil fuel industry.
Totally agree. I just know the price per unit of energy people pay for electricity versus natural gas is an important variable in driving whether consumers see the cost savings you'd anticipate with lower energy use. rmi.org/electric-rat...
Thanks for sharing. I think the challenge now is keeping down electric utility rates so consumer don't end up paying more even though their energy consumption has dropped.
A threat that deserves far more attention than it gets. Just need to weather the reign of the village idiot before we can expect any U.S. leadership on this.
Selling lies about the environment is always gonna be harder when you have those pesky truth seekers in the way. #protectscience
Amen
Short, punchy and sadly accurate...
It's hard to imagine a worse bill when it comes to energy affordability, independence, our economy and the climate.
Thanks for the reminder! I still think there are tons of folks who have no idea about the realities of the footprint of meat and dairy.
Totally. Let's hope a few more find the courage to vote this disaster down.
Indeed. I don't pretend to understand how media decides what to publish, but this stuff should be front page....a country literally disappearing under the ocean because of fossil fuels.
Hard to believe, but very real. The G.O.P bill now proposes taxing future wind & solar projects.... This bill will increase energy prices, eliminate jobs & increase CO2 emissions. If there was ever a time to call your Republican senator, it's now. #climatesky www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/c...
So basically we're accelerating toward a climate cliff while Republicans in DC are trying to cut the brakelines.. #climatesky #bigoil #climate
Totally agree. The human and environmental tolls are massive. All to raise money for fossil fuel oligarchy
These guys are truly shameless. Talking about their love for "rule of law" then breaking laws the minute they conflict with their agenda.
Senate released their outline of Trump's billionaire tax giveaway that guts clean energy tax credits & public lands. Now is time to push moderate Republican to make changes. #climate #climatesky #cleanenergy action.nrdc.org/letter/4120-...
This is truly disgusting. The only way it stops though is if people take the time to speak up. If we all complain to each other, nothing changes.
Agreed. I feel like the climate movement needs to join forces and not just push back in the courts, but start making this a political issue in the midterms. The challenge though is having it breakthrough with all the other chaos being created by this administration.
The white house may be controlled by fossil fuel puppets, but the midterms will come quickly. It's up to us to hold our representatives accountable and that work needs to start now. #climatesky #netzero #cleanenergy
Climate disasters are growing more severe each year, but until there are political consequences for rolling back climate protections, these types of reckless actions will continue. #climate #bigoil #climatesky
And if you're a Gen Z, you'll just be picking up the tab for everyone else....
Just when you think they couldn't get any more reckless....
Very cool. I'll check it out. Are you familiar with Influence Map? I discovered them fairly recently and I think they do a nice job tracking the companies working to delay or undermine climate action. influencemap.org
Well hopefully the E.U. leaning in can help offset the regression taking place in U.S. It's been truly painful to watch the reckless policy shifts on climate, foreign relations, etc. Seeing other nations step up has been my one source of optimism.
I mean how else can you advance crackpot theories if those scientist people keep getting the way... #CDC #RFK www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Great to see. We need all the help we can get breaking Putin and the grip of the fossil fuel cartel. If only the U.S. had elected a leader instead of a narcissistic deranged fool, we could be doing our part as well.
Thx for sharing. It's laughable when Detroit talks about how "consumers aren't ready" for EVs. The reason they're not ready is that automakers continue to push gas vehicles first and foremost and because conservative have made EV adoption a culture war.
Indeed. Painful to watch.
Thanks for sharing. Feels like food insecurity ought to be at the forefront of how all of us talk about the risks of climate change. I think for too many folks, there isn't a real understanding of where we're headed if we don't course correct.
And the corruption continues...
Carbon is generated manufacturing both types of vehicles. The analysis I linked takes into account both the manufacturing and driving of an EV versus an ICE. Manufacturing an EV generates more emissions, but because driving an ICE produces far more emissions an EV comes out ahead.
Can you share your source? Everything I've read is that the lifetime emissions are far lower with an EV than an ICE. evtool.ucs.org
With our planet literally burning up, we still have lawmakers who are willing to prioritize fossil fuel profits over addressing the existential threat of climate change.
Transportation is largest source of U.S. carbon emissions & last year was the hottest year on record. And yet, with our planet burning up, we still have lawmakers who want to further fossil fuel interests. #EVs #ghg #climatesky
Steve Bannon is the worst, but he's also a former white house chief strategist and an influential member of the right-wing political machine. Good journalism means covering the people/ideas shaping our reality, even if we don't agree with them. Otherwise, we're just perpetuating the echo chambers.
I must be listening to a different NPR.
Good journalism doesn't echo our beliefs, it challenges us to think. If ever you needed a nudge to support NPR, this is it.
If you were ever looking for a nudge to support NPR, this is it. #NPR #pressfreedom #publicbroadcasting
Solar & EVs are industries of the future. Meanwhile, the U.S. is working to protect our fossil fuel sandcastle from the rising tide. #climatesky #solar #evs
Great to see China pressing forward w/ #cleanenergy even as Trump works to undermine it. The irony is not only is doubling down on #fossilfuels reckless for our climate, but it also means we're falling further behind in the economy of the future. #climatesky www.theguardian.com/environment/...
At the end of the day, doing the right thing shouldn't ever be about whether its popular.
Until the remaining advertisers pull out, the dumpster fire will continue
I mean we wouldn't want to risk children's health getting in the way of corporate profits... #trump #idiocracy www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/c...
This is truly madness. Not surprising, but horribly misguided nonetheless.
Indeed. Feels like the challenge is getting American voters to pay attention given all the other chaos being created by the current administration.
Pulling back now on efficiency standards is the last thing we want to be doing, especially with the current federal rollbacks. Sure, some efficiency updates increase the upfront costs of housing, but those are always offset by the long-term benefits of lower operating costs.
Yet another reminder of the impacts of our fossil fuel addiction. #climatesky #bigoil
The madness continues.... but it may be the one thing that gets American voters to finally pay attention. #tarriffs #trump #savedemocracy
These kinds of warnings are exactly what we need. The best way to scare politician into action is a threat to our economic well-being.
Yes, Trump's actions set us back at the very moment we need to be doing more faster. The big question is how will we respond? Remaining silent or throwing up our hands does nothing. We all need to be pushing our reps to do more.
This week's rejection of fascism brought to you by #Wisconsin voters. #crawford #musk www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Apparently, the Canadian government is joining the U.S. in pretending #climatechange isn't a problem. #climatesky #carbonprice theconversation.com/who-really-k...
Turns out hiring the D-team comes with consequences...
Now is the time to stand w/ #greenpeace as they fight the lawsuit brought by Energy Transfer. This is another prime example of big oil's work to silence the #climate movement. #bigoil #climatesky www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
Not surprising and thanks for sharing.
Good news. Thanks for sharing.
Exactly. Until there are consequences for being spineless, the cowardice will continue
We are at dark moment in our nation. If we the people don't push back, the authoritarian slide will only continue. Time for mass peaceful protest & leaning on our representatives. #democracy #resist #authoritarian
While Tesla protests send a message, the best way to counter the DOGE is to lobby your legislators. Until Republican legislators feel enough heat from constituents, this trainwreck will continue...
$100B in additional climate related spending is great, especially with the reckless shift in U.S. climate policy. #climatesky
The EV revolution will continue with or without the U.S. 1) EV sales rose 25% in 2024 2) In China, EVs are now cheaper than internal combustion vehicles 3) Today, batteries made in China are 20% cheaper than in the U.S. #climatesky #EVs #ghg #carbonfree www.iea.org/commentaries...
Now if we can do a better job of educating the masses on the health benefits of shifting to mostly plant-based, we can start reaping those dividends...
That's great news! These lawsuits help bring the reality of the big oil's deception into the public eye and will hopefully bring significant financial consequences given the impact climate change is having on communities across the nation.
Come on guys, you can do better than this. It looks like you tapped the natural gas experts, but forgot the climate ones. Yes, fossil gas has a role to play, but it should be used strategically. Otherwise, we're merely pushing ourselves closer to a climate tipping point.
Yes, fossil gas has advantages to coal, but this piece @woodmackenzie.bsky.social feels more big oil marketing campaign than a true analysis of it as a transition fuel. Yes, it has a role to play, but its also pushing us toward a climate tipping point, albeit less quickly. #climatesky #greensky
Probably finally time to donate to that NGO working to hold power account... #justice time.com/7212753/trum...
Appreciate your leadership as always. I just hope Dem. senators can convince a few of their Rep. colleagues to grow a backbone on Kennedy, Vought and the other Trump loyalists who are unfit for cabinet posts.
Hahaha. I hope you're right. BTW, I think WA, OR and CA are waiting for their formal invitations to become provinces....
I don't disagree. The majority of the country spends more time figuring out what Netflix series they want to watch than they do engaging in politics. I just think Americans who are in the know need to learn that outrage may be cathartic, but without action nothing changes.
Great to see. Thanks for sharing. I'm tired of all the outrage without any action...
Disturbing, but the administration only wins if Americans stay silent.
This should be a talking point we all use when talking about climate change, especially to elected officials. #climatesky
In our world where politicians seem to focus on economic well-being above all else, this should be the first talking point on climate change.
Believe it or not, there are Republican members of Congress that acknowledge the reality of climate change. I've lobbied in D.C. multiple times and they do exist. If all else fails, they'll fight to keep investments coming to their districts. thehill.com/policy/energ...
Totally agree. States have been huge drivers of our transition to renewables with RPSs and other mandates. At the same time, we need to lean on the Republican members of Congress who understand the threat of climate change and can protect the big wins like the Inflation Reduction Act.
Another glaring example of how big oil is obstructing climate action knowing full well the consequences. The fires in L.A. show its long past time to hold them accountable for the damage they've fueled. #climatesky
Frustrating, but not shocking. Many people don't recognize the depths of the corruption or how their future is being auctioned off for the benefit of near-term corporate gains. I just hope the pile of lawsuits against big oil start to bear fruit.
Fantastic news indeed. I hope the international community can provide resources to DRC to help it become sustainable like investing in a clean energy grid to remove pressures to harvest wood and charcoal for heating needs.
It's great to see some places in the world are moving forward.
Totally agree. We need to be stepping up, not stepping back.
Feels like a case of classic American entitlement...If only these same people cared as much about getting engaged in issues that matter.
If people only realized how much better they'll feel getting engaged. Action is definitely the antidote to despair.
Worrying won't stop climate change. We need action and it starts with reframing the debate. Its either 1) invest in decarbonization today or 2) face economic ruin tomorrow... If people think inflation is bad now, just wait a decade.
Mother nature's response to the Trump's stance on climate change?
Some welcome good news. Fingers crossed.
Hope we can see more momentum on right to repair at a state level to ultimately force national action. Would be a win for consumers and #climate.