ninjaphysics @ ninjaphysics @beehaw.org

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In an alternate timeline, the title to this post could refer to the amount of relief for student loan debt, or state grants for humanely addressing the homelessness, lack of healthcare accessibility, and climate crisis, for starters.

Imo, if we want ethical and green, then billionaires should be taxed more heavily for the good of us all.

They've been on my BDS list for years now. Welcome to the (fed up) club!

That kind of mentality is so dense. For those people that are economically minded, just remind them that walkable areas typically generate a ton of revenue for the city through business and tourism by attracting people that will hang around and enjoy the area for a while.

People in cars are always in a hurry to get in and get out, so they won't be spending much time there. Plus, infrastructure for cars is spatially wasteful, so you have fewer occupants in the area to patronize businesses overall.

For all the want for money, you'd think villages, towns, and cities everywhere would zone and ordinance the hell outta public places to support this, but 🤷🏽‍♀️

So if they weren't already protecting capital instead of people, this is the literal nail in the coffin for community protection by any law enforcement group that takes money this way. What are they gonna do, bite the hand that feeds? This is why we as people do not trust the police.

At a time, white supremacy tactics thrived in elected positions, from local to Fed. No longer are we going to allow this to continue.

Keep educating citizens on their rights to hold office, in school boards, state positions, and the presidency, and this kind of shit will finally die like it should have ages ago.

I've never felt unsafe on the subway. Sure, I'm always looking around to be aware of my surroundings, but the only thing I see is people just trying to live, get from A to B, entertain, (have unexpected bodily functions), argue, and actually be good to each other. It's actions like you would find in any other major city, but NYC has such density that people generally live and let live. The article is absolutely spot on and reinforced my experiences that perception is driving this frivolous law enforcement spending, not statistics.

Such a gorgeous and serene sound! Thank you for sharing. ❤️

Pressure from businesses and the auto industry lobbyists, I presume.

Imagine if NYC didn't give in! Imagine if we didn't give in to corporate interests on the regular. Imagine if we came together to fight for good community-building things...

I love this. It's a simple way to train an open-minded carbrain that there are easy ways to convert existing infrastructure on the cheap!

Sounds like you're well versed in navigating the switch. I'm bummed to hear some deep red states are dragging their feet on rolling out rebates. It's up to the state agencies that manage/regulate energy to create rebate or incentive programs. Here's hoping they get to it soon where you're at. Good luck, friend!

Thank you for this. I also found an app that scans barcodes for products supporting genocide called "No Thanks!". I'm unsure how often it's updated but it seems like it gets them regularly.

Same, friend. Let's keep talking about it with our loved ones so we can get everyone on board!

Just for reference, I was tangentially involved in a heat pump focused gig for a few years, so I know a bit (relevant to NY) but my expertise is limited, and I'm not a contractor or tech. It's so hard to give an estimate without the energy audit and a blower door test at the least because these values are put into software that installers use to right-size your system. And the audit will help narrow down the model types you should consider.

You've identified you need an electrical upgrade - if you're running on a 100A panel, you may need 150A to accommodate the heat pump and any other electric appliances. You also identified that you need weatherization. That's a huge part of preparing for a heat pump because drafty thermal bridges will ensure you're paying more on your electric bill than you should. You can always buy weather stripping/caulk and DIY by finding the drafty areas and sealing with caulking or stripping, but without a FLIR camera, it's hard to see all of the places you need insulation.

You are right to get multiple quotes. Not all contractors are created equally. Some certifications relevant to the work are Building Performance Institute (BPI) and EPA 608 (refrigerants). Depending on your state, there may be other recommendations.

If you're in a place that experiences 4 seasons, look for a "cold climate heat pump."

Every heat pump install is unique, so that cost could include weatherization, electric panel box upgrade needs, multiple heads, etc. Did you do an energy audit? Contractors jack up prices when they have full calendars, especially in shoulder seasons (transitioning in Spring or Fall).

Love this write up! Heat pumps and geothermal are here to stay. Weatherization and air sealing makes it a dream, and paired with solar panels, so cost effective (after the investment). I can't wait to have a home to go full electrification! Probably need a panel box upgrade though.

Good. Next, we divest from all fossil fuel subsidies, make oil companies pay for all the mitigation and adaptation costs to deal with climate change around the world, outlaw all forms of fossil fuel lobbying (so much more work to do around this in other sectors too), freeze their assets, and make fossil company decision makers pay for their crimes against humanity and the planet at large. What have I missed?

Same here! It's been lovely to learn from all of you, and I'd love to keep doing exactly that.

To add insult to injury, they're also not quiet about their desire to make money from a trade route they want to build through Gaza, and the offshore oil reserves there they want to drill for so desperately. They would rather kill innocent people to level Gaza for monetary gain and positioning in the Middle East. Active, calculated cruelty.