4. Their web report doesn't mention methane emissions from fossil fuel infrastructure, either. bsky.app/profile/kevi...

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I think @rff.org did a nice job overall with their BAAJA modeling, especially given the tight timing, but their scorecard on my 5 (+2) questions for BAAJA modelers leaves a lot to be desired. 1. They modeled the electricity sector only (18% of US final energy), not the broader energy system.

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"Staring defeat in the face, Donald Trump will do everything he can to subvert the election. Americans must be made aware of his evil intent and we all must be prepared to do everything we can to stop him." www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...

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In the spirit of @onthemedia.bsky.social's Breaking News Consumer's Handbooks, here are five questions I suggest readers ask about the BAAJA (draft federal permitting bill) modeling studies that think tanks are posting ahead of the expected Senate vote on November 9.

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OK, one more, a double-bonus #7: Are their results reproducible? Most models present many opportunities for modelers to put thumbs on scales. Publishing model details and making code open-source lets others audit assumptions, data sources, and parameter choices. Closed models are less trustworthy.

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