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Michael Tlusty

@tlustym.bsky.social

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Prof of sustainability and food solutions. Type 1 diabetic. Focused on stopping illegal wildlife trade.

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Biology 14%

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 9h

Franklin et al?

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 5d

I think there was a misspelling in the award. Given all of the sexual harassment- I think it should have been the FIFA “grab a piece” award.

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 12d

Even my political things fall through.

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 13d

And the ones on horses with weapons on Friday.

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 21d

If they did, then we would have a Speckled McSpanky

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 23d

Yes I do

two men are sitting at a desk and talking to each other with the words the argument clinic above them

ALT: two men are sitting at a desk and talking to each other with the words the argument clinic above them

media.tenor.com

Reposted by Norbert Schwarz, Carl T. Bergstrom, Rosemary A. Joyce , and 2 more Norbert Schwarz, Carl T. Bergstrom, Rosemary A. Joyce, Michael F. Tlusty, Anne Norton

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 25d

It costs ~$70 to produce a year’s supply of insulin.

Yet, the average annual cost of insulin went from $2,864 in 2012 to $5,705 in 2016 to $18,000 in 2025. A 25,714% markup. That isn’t inflation or supply chain—It’s corporate greed.

Now—California will sell insulin for $11. Make this nationwide!

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 29d

There needs to be greater context of this- it is not new- I published these stats in 2002. 90% of species are wild- not individuals (e.g. the volume). Also- only 4 online retailers were surveyed. Amazing the stories/shares and no communication with the authors. @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social

Reposted by Michael F. Tlusty, Aija Leiponen

Aarne Granlund @aarnegranlund.bsky.social · Oct 10

”For sustained growth, governments often reach for tried-and-tested ideas, such as loosening regulations to build more roads or expand airports — giving less thought as to whether that growth is inclusive or undermines sustainability goals”

#Growth

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

End GDP mania: how the world should really measure prosperity

The obsession with economic output as a measure of human development puts sustainability on the back burner. Researchers can now help to devise better indicators.

www.nature.com

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Sep 5

Is that a rebranding of mice?

a cat is eating a bowl of mice krispies cereal .

ALT: a cat is eating a bowl of mice krispies cereal .

media.tenor.com

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Sep 1

#3- I text your AI and it asked me to log in. I do and then it goes quiet. I then say sign in as guest- and it does not understand the prompt it set to me. Who set this up? It is terrible!

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Sep 1

#2- I call your 800 number and you say long call wait times and then hang up

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Sep 1

@flydelta.bsky.social - what is going on? #1- I flew MCO to PMC last night and now you are asking me to check back in? Our flight he was delayed 4 H last night and I barely made it here. The trip you suggest I should check into is nonsensical- MCO to ATL to PNC then BOS To PMC?

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 20

We have trouble getting uptake at the government level because why would anyone want to improve the wildlife inspection process? @charliesaito22.bsky.social has written about this extensively.
We need better systems now.

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 20

This new system also helps address the Kumings Montreal Biodiverisity frameworks.

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 20

@andrewlrhyne.bsky.social and I write about a digitized system that can scam for species. This can help legal trade be better and stop #iwt www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Species-level, digitized wildlife trade data are essential for achieving biodiversity targets | PNAS

Species-level, digitized wildlife trade data are essential for achieving biodiversity targets

www.pnas.org

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 20

Super interesting piece by @knibbs.bsky.social on ant smuggling #IWT. If only there were a solution. Oh wait - @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social and I created one.

www.wired.com/story/usda-a...

Government Staffing Cuts Have Fueled an Ant-Smuggling Boom

“It’s getting out of hand,” one seller says. “They realize the US market is a gold mine.”

www.wired.com

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 14

Increase a Band

OKGO NOW

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Jul 31

Protein overconsumption
=
Food waste

Protein consumed in excess is not stored it the body for later use. It is digested and excreted (nitrogen is turned to urea). Thus excess protein consumption is food waste.

www.triplepundit.com/story/2015/e...

Eat Too Much Protein, Piss Away Sustainability

www.triplepundit.com

Reposted by Michael F. Tlusty

Global Alliance for the Future of Food @futureoffood.bsky.social · Jul 31

#UNFSS4 wrapped this week with a clear message:
We need bold, urgent action to address #hunger, #inequality & ecological breakdown.

Our Calls to Action offer a roadmap for real change:
🌱 Inclusive governance
🌱 Investment in #agroecology
🌱 Equity + sustainability

📖 futureoffood.org/publication-...

How to Transform Food Systems: 7 Calls to Action

A roadmap for food systems transformation with seven actionable pathways to drive structural change and sustainability.

futureoffood.org

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Jul 27

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Jul 13

Are the companies making the cheese going to buy land and rewind it?

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Jul 10

Also don’t fall for it when someone shows up with “canidae fecal torte”. Labels don’t matter. Look at what they actually bring to the table

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Jul 10

Hey #science - let’s not lose sight of the damage pulling grants has done. Can we start using a +/- index for our grants? I had 2 EPA and 1 USAID grants pulled from me, so I’m -3. What is your #SciencePlusMinus?

Reposted by Michael F. Tlusty

Dr. Samantha Montano @samlmontano.bsky.social · Jul 10

If you're new around here: The actions taken by the Trump administration against FEMA have made it impossible for FEMA to effectively respond to any large disaster.

This is what we have been warning about for the past six months. I'll drop some links if you need to catch up.

It's alot.

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Michael F. Tlusty, Laura E. Dee

Dr. Dawn Wright @deepseadawn.bsky.social · Jun 30

Happy Monday! The interactive ATLAS and StoryMap of the 5th National Climate Assessment can still be reached on Esri servers at
nca-atlas-nationalclimate.hub.arcgis.com and
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0c8f...

NCA5 will soon be at www.ncei.noaa.gov/nca2023/ after NOAA finishes security scans
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Screen shot of interactive change in average annual temperature of the US from the Atlas of the 5th National Climate Assessment

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Jun 30

#BWPUC - anyone know how to fix overlooked species? I have Baltimore Orioles at my feeder (Massachusetts) and the PUC barely records them. Also pretty sure we don’t have bluebirds.

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Jun 30

Mr James is amazing. Also in the list of those not abandoning schools they fund - the government. (As of writing this, although many are trying their hardest to shove that down our throats too).

Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Apr 26

When you sample the product all your lagers turn large. Go Fleet! #beer @pwhlfleet.bsky.social

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