Alan “Give Them Energy” Medsker
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Alan “Give Them Energy” Medsker
@amedsker
Nuclear energy advocate; Ecomodernist; year-round cyclist; choral singer; Budding Railfan; Exvangelical; WB0SQR; bad drone pilot.








BREAKING: Governor Pritzker is expected to sign an executive order targeting 2 GW of new nuclear capacity in Illinois. This comes just one month after the state lifted its 36-year ban on new nuclear construction. Illinois is having to play major catch-up to states that moved first, but no state produces more nuclear energy than ours. That’s a decent position to be in.

First part of the speech mentioned housing. Second focused on nuclear. Later on, he talks about getting cellphones out of the classroom. Good.



BREAKING: Governor Pritzker is expected to sign an executive order targeting 2 GW of new nuclear capacity in Illinois. This comes just one month after the state lifted its 36-year ban on new nuclear construction. Illinois is having to play major catch-up to states that moved first, but no state produces more nuclear energy than ours. That’s a decent position to be in.

BREAKING: Governor Pritzker is expected to sign an executive order targeting 2 GW of new nuclear capacity in Illinois. This comes just one month after the state lifted its 36-year ban on new nuclear construction. Illinois is having to play major catch-up to states that moved first, but no state produces more nuclear energy than ours. That’s a decent position to be in.

Awesome news! Pritzker will sign an executive order that calls for 2 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity (new plants and updates of existing reactors). It will also include an RFP for localities to raise their hand to host the facilities. A model that has worked well in New York.




In a heated, 3.5-hour hearing, speakers weighed in on whether the LPC should allow a developer to build a 27-story, 240-unit tower using Fort Greene’s landmarked Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church as its base. Get the full story here: brooklynpaper.com/locals-debate-…



I’d argue the age range of 35-45 is one of the most taxing mentally. - Your parents’ age begins to show - Friends groups splinters as some have kids, some don’t - Careers hit hiccups or strides - People you know die unexpectedly due to health issues - Friends develop substance or drinking issues I’ve noticed a general frustration in many people in this age range. They describe a pressure and overwhelming sense that things feel off or just harder. It’s not to say all of this will happen to someone in that era, but it’s when these things tend to play out.

The Battle for Climate Science and Policy Past—And Why It Matters The most important debate in climate science today is about the past not the future rogerpielkejr.substack.com/p/the-battle-f…


Committee on Transportation, Climate, & Infrastructure







