Notices by Sue is Writing Solarpunk 🌞🌱 (susankayequinn@wandering.shop)

Key: I don't read all the books! I check them out to read the first chapter/intro to see if I want to DNF. THIS IS LEGIT (for those scandalized).

One of three outcomes:
1 - DNF, send back to library
2 - read the whole thing
3 - decide I have to own it

(often #3 happens in the first chapter)
3/n

9/10 times library has the book(if not, I make it one of my 3 requests/month). I put a hold on it and start it routing to my local branch.

Since I've always got books on hold/to return, a weekly physical visit to the library is justified. And fun! I'm now a power user. Librarians fuss over me🤣
2/n

I've got a new system using the library that's really working for me (and gets me into my local branch about once a week to pickup/return books):

First, whenever I see a book rec I like (very often on socials!!), I check to see if the library has it (protip: physical books have fewer holds)
1/n

I'm surprised how much I love/hate a book after the first chapter (fiction & non-fiction). I don't get it from the library unless it appeals--but sometimes it's just not for me (but probably for someone!). Other times I'm like HOLY SHIT I LOVE THIS. If I've got the urge to highlight, I buy it.

5/n

Reasons why this Rules:
--circulation is how libraries get funded
--libraries love patron requests
--I'm reading a TON more
--my library dashboard is a great way to track my books, so I can find the stuff I've read
--it makes the library part of my routine(more likely to access other features)

4/n

Another one that I'm steadily devouring (I have to pace myself because the material in this makes me RAGE but that's kind of the point, there's a lot of processing that goes with this book).

RAGE BECOMES HER by
@sorayachemaly.bsky.social
is a must read in this time of patriarchal backlash.

#bookstodon

My latest find that I'm in love with: Disasterology by
@samlmontano.bsky.social
It's a tough subject of course but the writing style is SO engaging, I'm completely hooked. Just one chapter in, but this is definitely on the top of the pile now.

"every writer is using AI--"
🤣
Also: 😡
And finally: 🔨
#DestroyAI #NYMagisTrash #AlsoNYT #SeeAlsoAtlantic #DontNeedToEvenMentionWaPo #StopCarryingWaterForBroligarchs #TheyWillNeverLoveYou #YouWillNeverBeThem

So I learned today that house appraisers are biased against solar (at least the one who came to my house). He absolutely won't include any extra value to the house for having solar despite covering 50-70% of our electric usage including EVs.

(Hint: he's bad at his job)
1/n

even solar panels from the 80s are still operating at 80% and those are much older tech... the panels being installed today are gonna last forever* and that's why warranties are longer now

*for values of forever = much longer than anyone currently is expecting
https://environmentamerica.org/center/updates/solar-panels-lasting-longer-than-previously-thought/

Appraiser asked how much I paid for solar & said "you'll never earn that back" & they would only last 20 yrs (they're literally warrantied for 30yrs).

He's spouting solar disinfo & is convinced most people won't want it, so it has no value (tell me you're MAGA without telling me you're MAGA).
2/n

"everyone" = men with money

figure out what your hammer is 🔨
https://airesistlist.org/

Using AI in solarpunk is one way to co-opt solarpunk and greenwash AI at the same time. Sometimes that's intentional, sometimes it's just unexamined adoption of tech corp framing. They want to be the future--if solarpunk is it,they need to own it.
7/n
https://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/solarpunk-dont-need-no-ai

Phase 2 cont'd
Time to mock this #solarpunk stuff that's threatening the status quo. We don't want anyone taking it seriously, so we tell everyone how ridiculous it is! Except that just spreads it. Because people actually do have the fantasy of starting a coop regen farm with their friends.
3/n

*Then they fight you* Now you're an actual threat. Now they'll fight you...to the death. Because real change is starting to happen and they can't have that. They'll make you wish for the days that you were just being mocked or even ignored.
4/n

*Then you win* Not at all guaranteed but if the wave is strong enough, if enough people want it...

The co-opting is a straddle between mocking (which is inherent) and fighting...
5/n

They're mocking/fighting/coopting #solarpunk by camping out on the "optimistic vision of the future" and shaping it to be billionaire-friendly and not at all what those crazy hippies are talking about.

6/n
#climatechange

More convinced every day we're* in Phase 2 with #solarpunk:

*First, they ignore you* Radical compassion & cooperation? Justice & sustainability? Sure, whatever,you hippie. This is when you fly under the radar & have the most freedom to do cool work. You grow; undetected is best for a long time.
1/n

*Then they mock you.* SOLARPUNK IS HERE
Suddenly you're everywhere. Lots of people are talking about building a commune with their friends, and then suddenly some people are doing it. So they can't exactly ignore you. Time to mock this crazy shit!...
2/n