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I wrote about energy, matter, and abundance for the Future Observatory Journal of the Design Museum, London — what we can learn from the history of energy use and extraction to build a future of materials use that’s sustainable:

https://fojournal.org/essay/energy-and-the-matter-problem/

Energy and the Matter Problem - Future Observatory Journal

The dawn of infinite clean energy is beckoning, but we still have the problem of finite matter. What if energy ‘too cheap to meter’ means that we can finally close material loops, even for the mother of all problems: plastics

Future Observatory Journal

JM LaSalle Jan 4

Paris Marx Jan 4

Given everything happening right now, I updated this article with options for weather apps, web forms, and translation services — along with some tweaks to existing categories.

I hope it helps your transition off US tech!

https://disconnect.blog/getting-off-us-tech-a-guide/

Getting off US tech: a guide

I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.

Disconnect

JM LaSalle Jan 2

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𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚎 🚇Jan 2

We need to choose the train, starting with the very achievable link between #Ottawa and #Montreal, which will allow Canada to join the 28 nations that already have high-speed trains, for under $20 billion.

https://www.highspeed.blog/montreal-and-ottawa-welcome-to-the-global-high-speed-club/

JM LaSalle Dec 20

Shaula Evans Dec 19

What are some of the small, functional things in your life that give you joy?

I'm asking because I've been noting lately that many of the things in my life that give me joy are small and functional. 1/n

#AskFedi

JM LaSalle Dec 6

Jason Thorne Dec 6

You don’t see this very often anymore. 30 storeys of hand-laid brick. This is Fitzrovia’s Sloane project in North York.

JM LaSalle Nov 25

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𝚃𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚜 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚎 🚇Nov 25

This is the largest transit expansion in North America. And in this
Maclean's Magazine feature, I argue that other cities should be looking at the advantages of light metros like the REM:

https://macleans.ca/society/montreals-new-rail-line-is-the-future/

JM LaSalle Nov 23

Amy Westervelt Nov 23

A comprehensive rundown of the #COP30 shenanigans from @[email protected]. From what I saw, the Colombians were the only ones whose negotiators and civil society groups were on the same page, and they carried the whole world on their shoulders.

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:6a5j3eyelxolh6icdtliid33/post/3m6b6gdkekk2d

JM LaSalle Nov 22

Nina Willburger Nov 7

Today, a friend involved in the Esna restoration project has shared with me his latest stunning photos of the restored ceiling and columns of the Temple of Khnum in Esna, Upper #Egypt. During a multi-year restoration project, the dirt and soot that had obscured the colors of the reliefs and inscriptions within the building for ca 2000 years were carefully removed. The temple is located 60 kilometers south of Luxor.

📷 D. v. Recklinghausen

JM LaSalle Nov 13

David Roberts Nov 13

This is so cool: Copper, which makes induction stoves with li-ion batteries integrated, is going to build *10,000* of these suckers for use in New York public housing. Better cooking, easier cleaning, grid resiliency built in. Win win win.

$32 Million Commitment Announ...

$32 Million Commitment Announced to Electrify Cooking Appliances in NYCHA Buildings Through Induction Stove Challenge

The New York Power Authority (NYPA), the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today announced that the next phase of the Induction Stove Challenge is moving forward following a contract signing with Copper, an appliance manufacturer, as part of a $32 million commitment to develop, pilot and produce 10,000 new energy-efficient induction stoves for use in New York City public housing facilities.

NYSERDA

JM LaSalle Nov 13

NorthwestProgressiveInstitute Nov 13

Katie Wilson wins Seattle mayoral race, incumbent Bruce Harrell appears to be preparing to concede

The exciting race for Mayor of Seattle can now be called. With almost no ballots left to count, challenger Katie Wilson has an advantage that incumbent Bruce Harrell cannot overcome.

https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2025/11/katie-wilson-wins-seattle-mayoral-race-incumbent-bruce-harrell-appears-to-be-preparing-to-concede.html

#WA-Cities #WA-Counties #WA-Leg

Katie Wilson wins Seattle mayoral race, incumbent Bruce Harrell appears to be preparing to concede - NPI's Cascadia Advocate

The exciting race for Mayor of Seattle can now be called. With almost no ballots left to count, challenger Katie Wilson has an advantage that incumbent Bruce Harrell cannot overcome.

NPI's Cascadia Advocate