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Jeremy Firestone

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People, place, justice and energy social scientist. Emeritus Professor, University of Delaware. Spend my time with books, music, vegetables, nature, trails and family

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Transactional or Transformative? Pleased to share newon offshore wind developer perspectives led by former Master's advisee Lorren Ruscetta. It is available without fees until April 18 at lnkd.in/eMrvcj8y.

Best, Jeremy

#WindEnergy #Renewables

03.03.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

With the Trump energy policy, the state of the Union is energy impotent and un-affordable.

24.02.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After beating Trump, offshore wind project aims to produce power next month The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is expected to provide enough electricity to power 660,000 homes.

After beating Trump (with one blade tied behind its back I might add), offshore wind project aims to produce power next month.

www.eenews.net/articles/aft...

#WindEnergy #Renewables

24.02.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Senator mocked β€˜green energy crap.’ His house runs on it. Montana Republican Tim Sheehy voted to scrap solar tax credits after installing panels and battery storage at his Bozeman home.

Senator mocked β€˜green energy crap.’ His house runs on it.

His response - "It’s my personal home, so it’s not really any of your business," he said in a brief interview in December.

www.eenews.net/articles/sen...

23.02.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Interior claws back NEPA regs The Department of the Interior issued a final rule that curbs and streamlines its environmental reviews. Critics say the move is illegal.

Trying to keep us in the dark about the public lands. Interior Department unveiled final rule pulling back more than 80 percent of the agency’s regulations tied to implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, the nation’s bedrock environmental law.

www.eenews.net/articles/int...

#LawSky

23.02.2026 20:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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E.P.A. Weakens Limits on Mercury From Coal Plants

The mad hatter -

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/c...

20.02.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Live Updates: Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

Supreme court strikes down Trump Tarriffs

www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...

20.02.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Trump and Zeldin Press Conference and accompanying press release, www.epa.gov/newsreleases... eschew any reference to climate science; rather they rely on "green new scam" rhetoric and legal arguments. When the facts are not on your side, you hope for five justices.

12.02.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...

EPA revokes endangerment finding; and for its next act it disavows Copernicus.

www.usnews.com/news/health-...

12.02.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mickey Lolich, Detroit Tigers 1968 World Series hero, dies at 85 Legendary Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich, who had three complete game victories in the 1968 World Series to earn MVP honors, has died at age 85.

Mickey Lolich, Detroit Tigers 1968 World Series hero, dies at 85. 3 complete game victories in the series. Grew up with the Tigers and Denny McClain living on one street over in a middle class neighborhood; Al Kaline embarrassed by a $100,00 salary. Different time.
www.freep.com/story/sports...

04.02.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge Hands Trump a Fifth Loss in His Effort to Halt Offshore Wind Projects

Judge Hands Trump a Fifth Loss in His Effort to Halt Offshore Wind Projects, www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/c...

#LawSky

02.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: First Turbine Up at Biggest US Offshore Wind Farm The first wind turbine is now in place at the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) site in the US.

And then there is Dominance - www.offshorewind.biz/2026/01/30/b...
#windpower #windenergy #energyhub

30.01.2026 22:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal Work Halt and Tariffs Push Dominion’s Offshore Wind Project to $11.5B Dominion Energy said Thursday that costs for the nation’s largest offshore wind project have climbed toΒ $11.5 billion, aΒ $300 million increaseΒ driven by a brief federal work suspension and mounting ta...

Energy Impotence-Costs for the Dominion Power OSW project "have climbed to $11.5 billion, a $300 million increase driven by a brief federal work suspension and mounting tariff expenses, while pushing full completion into early 2027." gcaptain.com/federal-work...
#windpower #windenergy #energyhub

30.01.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think I figured out why Trump wants Greenland. In Nuuk, the high temp during the past week ranged from 41 to 48 much warmer than DC. Better for tanning, but I am not sure one could get that orangey glow.

#windpower #windenergy #energyhub

28.01.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œif the government's concern is the operation of these facilities, allowing the ongoing operation of the 44 turbines, while prohibiting the repair of the existing turbines and the completion of the 18 additional turbines is irrational.” #windenergy #windpower www.eenews.net/articles/jud...

27.01.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge stays feds’ Vineyard Wind stop order A federal judge said the government failed to explain why the offshore wind project suddenly presented national security concerns.

Judge stays feds’ Vineyard Wind stop order. www.eenews.net/articles/jud.... And then there was one.

27.01.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scoop: Trump Administration Refuses to Allow Safety Fixes at Vineyard Wind The offshore wind developer was in the process of completing necessary repairs when the administration issued its stop work order, according to court filings.

Trump Administration Refuses to Allow Safety Fixes at Vineyard Wind. So much for a culture of safety.
heatmap.news/politics/tru...

#windpower #windenergy

22.01.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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America’s offshore wind farms get back to work after court victories Ørsted, Equinor, and Dominion Energy have resumed construction on their massive offshore wind projects, nearly a month after Trump forced them to hit…

America’s offshore wind farms get back to work after court victories, www.canarymedia.com/articles/off....

#windpower #windenergy

22.01.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As Michele Adams makes clear in The Containment, Supreme Court did not meet MLK on our shared destiny and freedom. Grew up attending Birmingham & Bloomfield Hills schools during the case. Surprisingly my life was not animated by its implication for my own cross-district busing. #booksky #LawSky

20.01.2026 00:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As Michele Adams makes clear in The Containment, the Supreme Court did not meet King’s remarks about our shared destiny and freedom. Grew up attending Birmingham & Bloomfield Hills schools during the case. Surprisingly my life was not animated by its implication for my own cross-district busing.

20.01.2026 00:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As Michele Adams makes clear in The Containment, the Supreme Court did not meet King’s remarks about our shared destiny and freedom. Grew up attending Birmingham & Bloomfield Hills schools during the case. Surprisingly my life was not animated by its implication for my own cross-district busing.

20.01.2026 00:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fittingly on MLK day I finished The Containment (Michele Adams) about the struggle to integrate Detroit MI area schools and the Supreme Court’s 1974 turning back desegregation in the North. Deep in the legal weeds but worth the journey. #booksky #LawSky

20.01.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bipartisan proposal would push tech companies to bankroll power plants as consumer anger over utility bills mounts.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202... #energyhub

16.01.2026 21:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

2025 Faves

History-We the People, Native Nations, 1929
Memoirs-Bread of Angels, Source Code, Patriot, We did ok, kid
Biography-John & Paul. The Art Thief
Literature-On the Calculation of Volume, Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, Flashlight, Vera or Faith, Stone Yard Devotional

You? #booksky

16.01.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In the first case, the judge found the suspension order arbitrary and capricious. I cannot recall another instance where a court found a claim of national security in any context to be arbitrary and capricious.

15.01.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

New to all this so I trust you will be kind? Although I very rarely dip my eyes and mind into dystopian literature, I cannot sing the praises more for Celeste Ng's "Our Missing Hearts" and Gary Shteyngart's "Vera or Faith". They are under-appreciated gems of any genre. #booksky

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