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Soll Sussman

@ScubedStudio

Following the energy transition, Mexican energy, and cross-border energy partnerships. But, light pollution and politics are too important to be ignored.

 Texas, USA
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Joined November 2014
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Pleased to write this column for @zpryme_research on why energy waste and light pollution are inextricably linked. Too much energy is wasted only to make the night disappear. zpryme.com/insights/light-po…
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DarkSky Texas@darkskytexasApr 4
Businesses are losing money to light they don’t even use. One-third of outdoor lighting is wasted. That’s profit… disappearing into the sky. Learn how to fix it ➡️ darkskytexas.org/light-pollu… #EnergyWaste #DarkSkyMovement #SmartBusiness #LightPollution #DarkSkyTexas
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A new study in Science reveals something alarming. Even tiny amounts of light at night can alter wildlife behavior, plant rhythms, and entire ecosystems. Your single porch light might be creating a bigger ripple than you think. 🔗 science.org/doi/10.1126/scie… #DarkSkyTexas
Light pollution prolongs avian activity

Light pollution prolongs avian activity

Light pollution disrupts light–dark cues that organisms use as timetables for life. Although studies—typically focusing on individual species—have documented earlier morning onset of bird vocalizat...

science.org
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Unshielded lights endanger wildlife! 🌎✨ Birds crash into lit buildings, and baby sea turtles mistake lights for the ocean. 🦅🐢 Support Better Lights for Better Nights with DarkSky Texas!
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"Despite global efforts to combat the climate crisis and wildlife loss, light pollution remains socially accepted. It is not just a nuisance for stargazers: it’s a disruptor of ecosystems, with profound consequences for wildlife, human health and energy consumption."
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theguardian.com/environment/…

Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

From bats to moths, species working the night shift are suffering as light pollution soars

theguardian.com
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The IOA opposes #tariffs on #USMCA partners & actions threatening allied nations' sovereignty in the Western Hemisphere. We advocate for enhanced cooperation to address regional issues, strengthen ties, & offer a compelling alternative to #China's growing influence.
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🚨New report: Renewable energy & energy storage make positive economic impacts across Texas. 🙋Predictable payments to landowners; money spent locally 🏘️Counties and schools gain revenue streams 🛒Positive economic impact for rural Texas #txlege #txenergy shorturl.at/0fmwC
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Texas is leading on clean energy, producing nearly 2x as much wind & solar as California! In my latest presentation and Q&A, I cover: 🌞🔋Growth in solar & storage 🌐 Potential for nuclear, geo & H2 💰 Texas opportunities 🎥 Watch here: bit.ly/41L8UYD #txenergy #txlege
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Big #geothermal news for Presidio County, Texas with some forward thinking leadership from the Presidio Municipal Development District (PMDD) and @exceedgeoenergy! #txenergy #txlege bigbendsentinel.com/2024/12/…
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The Xoloitzcuintle makes an appearance at the Westminster Kennel Club 🇲🇽😍 At least the announcer tried “sholo iz kuintly” 😂
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Houston is getting hot & steamy, and we're not talking about the weather. Its turning into a hub for geothermal energy. texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
Houston’s Geothermal Energy Sector Is Hot—and Steamy

Houston’s Geothermal Energy Sector Is Hot—and Steamy

Thanks to its fracking expertise, the city is playing a big part in the future of the very low-carbon power source.

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Meet the bank funding U.S.-Mexico border infrastructure projects sanantonioreport.org/us-mexi…

Meet the bank funding U.S.-Mexico border infrastructure projects

Government officials from U.S. and Mexico will spend Thursday and Friday in San Antonio, home of NADBank headquarters, for an annual summit.

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Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin say that the state’s western border region is ripe for geothermal energy. popularmechanics.com/science…
A Hidden Energy Source Was Found Underneath Texas

A Hidden Energy Source Was Found Underneath Texas

The untapped reservoir has the potential to provide reliable renewable power.

popularmechanics.com
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Sage Geosystems wants to solve the data center energy crisis by storing pressurized water deep underground techcrunch.com/2024/08/13/sa… via @techcrunch

Sage Geosystems wants to solve the data center energy crisis by storing pressurized water deep...

The startup is proposing to use wells stretching thousands of feet as batteries, storing water under pressure to generate electricity later.

techcrunch.com
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Check out “Inside the Mind of a Dog” on Netflix netflix.com/us/title/8168188…
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Unnecessary outdoor lighting is erasing the stars from our skies, impacting plants, animals, and humans. As a landowner, you can make smart lighting choices to be part of the solution. Join the BE A STAR© movement for Better Lights for Better Nights. 🌟 buff.ly/3WrarPd
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Snakes Off a Plane.
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People who regularly eat processed red meat, like hot dogs, bacon, sausage, salami and bologna, have a greater risk of developing dementia later in life. nytimes.com/2024/07/31/well/…
More Evidence Links Ultraprocessed Foods to Dementia (Gift Article)

More Evidence Links Ultraprocessed Foods to Dementia (Gift Article)

Recent research, including a new study on processed meat, has suggested these foods can affect brain health. Experts are trying to understand why.

nytimes.com
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Support the "Be A Star Award Program" by donating to DarkSky Texas. Encourage responsible outdoor lighting practices that protect wildlife and preserve dark night skies. #DarkSkyTexas #BeAStar #NightSkyProtection #OutdoorLighting #Conservation #Donate 🌟🌙
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#EnergíasLimpias | 🍃Marcelo Ebrard (@m_ebrard), próximo secretario de #Economía, señaló que la administración de @Claudiashein contemplará inversiones con el sector privado para la generación de #EnergíasLimpias.📷 petroleoenergia.com/energias…
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