Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
UC engineering prof working on a range of climate solutions in Calif: water resources, forest restoration, energy transition.
Environmental science
56%
Geography
19%
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Climate Activism: Bridging Science, Advocacy, and Public Engagement
This Collection aims to examine the evolving role of scientists in climate advocacy, tensions between objectivity and activism, and public engagement ...
www.nature.com
My @ucmerced.bsky.social colleague @fast-reggae.bsky.social just pointed me to this collection he's editing -- now open for submissions. www.nature.com/collections/...
Climate Activism: Bridging Science, Advocacy, and Public Engagement
This Collection aims to examine the evolving role of scientists in climate advocacy, tensions between objectivity and activism, and public engagement ...
www.nature.com
My University of California, Merced colleague Paul Almeida just pointed me to this collection he's editing -- now open for submissions. www.nature.com/collections/...
Also, I had no idea?! "Hospitals are notorious for their greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 5% of emissions globally."
America's first all-electric hospital is opening soon in Orange County. Super cool. laist.com/news/all-ele...
Yes, it is quite feasible to do this! Also, our UC campuses have developed conceptual plans & cost estimates to electrify our other hospitals. While the long-term economics may be favorable, an immediate barrier is financing.
“Until the well-evidenced obstruction of the fossil fuel industry is addressed and strong, lasting protections are in place, COP30 and all future COPs are pre-destined to fail.”
www.commondreams.org/news/cop30-b...
www.commondreams.org/news/cop30-b...
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America's first all-electric hospital is opening soon in Orange County. Super cool. laist.com/news/all-ele...
The first all-electric hospital in the US will soon open in Irvine
It’s part of what the hospital says is a 'healthcare without harm' model.
laist.com
Also, I had no idea?! "Hospitals are notorious for their greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 5% of emissions globally."
Reposted by Dustin Mulvaney
Activating Academia for an Era of Colliding Crises
While there has been discussion for decades about the need to rethink the core purpose of academia to enable all to live well on a planet of finite resources, humanity’s present predicaments point to ...
www.frontiersin.org
Thanks to Frontiers in Education for publishing this timely set of research, case-study & review pieces as a book. The important theme is how university colleagues can assume more-active roles in addressing the planetary climate & ecological crises.
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Oct 7
Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr. "We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.
We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.
www.washingtonpost.com
Very sobering message. If only there could be action in the public interest by Congress
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Liz Szabo
@lizszabo.bsky.social
· Oct 7
Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.
We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.
www.washingtonpost.com
Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr. "We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Sep 29
Public and Planet to 'Pay the Price' as Trump Props Up Coal With $625 Million Bailout | Common Dreams
Trump's Department of Energy announced it is investing $625 million in
the coal industry, sparking backlash from climate advocates.
www.commondreams.org
Public and Planet to 'Pay the Price' as Trump Props Up Coal With $625 Million Bailout? Subsidy for an industry winding down because of both high cost & pollution. This handout is not in the public interest. www.commondreams.org/news/trump-n...
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Sep 29
The banned words list at Trump's Energy Department: "Please ensure that every member of your team is aware that this is the latest list of words to avoid." @zcolman.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list
It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.
www.yahoo.com
Banning reality is not really possible ...
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Ian James
@ianjames.bsky.social
· Sep 29
Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list
It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.
www.yahoo.com
The banned words list at Trump's Energy Department: "Please ensure that every member of your team is aware that this is the latest list of words to avoid." @zcolman.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Sep 26
Commentary: Trump's campaign against wind and solar is exposing his 'energy dominance' lies
Solar and wind companies need to start punching back.
www.latimes.com
Thanks to @sammyroth.bsky.social for this review of the current situation & wakeup call re the need for truthful messaging around the energy transition. Or better yet, engaging messaging like Vattenfall 's hilarious Samuel L. Jackson video. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Sep 15
The dwindling Colorado River can't wait for states to cut water use, experts say
The dwindling Colorado River can’t wait for states to cut water use, experts say
A group of leading experts on the Colorado River say Western states urgently need to cut water use to avert a deepening crisis.
www.latimes.com
Thanks to @ianjames.bsky.social for reporting this reminder that decisions & agreements are urgent. More water is allocated than actually exists.
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Sep 15
solar over canal reduces evaporation, aquatic weed & algal growth, land conversion for solar; provides distributed solar for tie-in to local distribution lines or behind-meter use.
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Los Angeles Times
@latimes.com
· Sep 14
The dwindling Colorado River can’t wait for states to cut water use, experts say
A group of leading experts on the Colorado River say Western states urgently need to cut water use to avert a deepening crisis.
www.latimes.com
The dwindling Colorado River can't wait for states to cut water use, experts say
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Sep 11
Scientists take on Trump: these researchers are fighting back. #Nature
Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Scientists take on Trump: these researchers are fighting back
Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.
www.nature.com
Thanks to all colleagues who are standing for science, pushing back on targeted cuts to research.
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Sep 11
Dozens of heatwaves linked to carbon emissions from specific companies
->Nature | #CarbonEmission #Heatwave #ClimateChange | More info from EcoSearch
->Nature | #CarbonEmission #Heatwave #ClimateChange | More info from EcoSearch
Dozens of heatwaves linked to carbon emissions from specific companies
Climate scientists have been attributing storms, droughts and heatwaves to global warming for two decades. Now, they are tracing the chain of responsibility all the way back to the producers of fossil fuels. A study published today in Nature shows...
www.nature.com
It's good to see more attribution studies that make the link to emissions.
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Science News
@scinews.bsky.social
· Sep 11
Scientists take on Trump: these researchers are fighting back
Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.
www.nature.com
Scientists take on Trump: these researchers are fighting back. #Nature
Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Sep 9
California dam removal plan blasted by Trump administration
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suggested that the Trump administration may try to halt PG&E’s plans to remove two dams on a Northern California river, due to water supply concerns.
www.sfchronicle.com
The reality is that California & the U.S. must address aging dams. There are cost-effective alternatives. www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Sep 9
Trump Is Dismantling Climate Science at a Dangerous Pace
The White House has blocked efforts to measure, respond to and fight global warming. That puts all Americans at risk.
www.bloomberg.com
Setting aside the science & deleting data do not make the reality of how our fossil-fueled economy is causing severe climate disruption go away. For a prosperous, equitable, sustainable future we simply must bring science back into decision making. This is urgent.
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Aug 29
UC system says Trump's budget cuts could 'devastate' scientific research
The UC system launched a campaign pushing back on Congress' proposed budget.
www.sfgate.com
Deep cuts to federal agencies that fund science at colleges & universities proposed for coming year's budget bill. Can Congress develop more support for higher education & research, resist deep cuts? www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
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Maven's Notebook
@mavensnotebook.com
· Aug 25
Something deep in the Pacific is reshaping California’s weather. It may not stop anytime soon
A record-low Pacific cycle could lock in coastal fog, delaying California’s rainy season and setting the stage for volatile weather ahead.
www.sfchronicle.com
Something deep in the Pacific is reshaping California’s weather. It may not stop anytime soon #cawater www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Aug 21
People are having fewer babies: Is it really the end of the world?
Steep population declines in most countries are expected to have negative impacts over the next several generations, but adaptation is possible.
www.nature.com
Interesting point at the end: "... a smaller population should bring benefits: a society that has fewer people can lessen pressure on the environment and allow for greater investment in each individual. But a stable economy is key ..." www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Aug 9
A walking tour on the shore of Mono Lake traces the history of Los Angeles’ water reliance and reveals the stark toll among the exposed tufa towers.
Photos by @myungchun.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com @latimesphotos.bsky.social
Photos by @myungchun.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com @latimesphotos.bsky.social
At Mono Lake, visitors witness the stark toll of L.A.'s water use
Los Angeles has taken a lot of water from Mono Lake over decades by tapping into creeks that flow into it. In shoreline tours, guides impress on visitors just how much higher the lake should be.
www.latimes.com
Like the photos by @myungchun.bsky.social
Roger Bales
@rbalesuc.bsky.social
· Aug 9
The federal govt's $1B demand of UCLA harms every American, not just UC & Calif. We all benefit from
UCLA's vital work saving lives, improving national security, helping feed the world, increasing educational opportunity & driving innovation. I'm speaking as a proud UC alum & retired UC prof.
UCLA's vital work saving lives, improving national security, helping feed the world, increasing educational opportunity & driving innovation. I'm speaking as a proud UC alum & retired UC prof.