AEnglandBiology
@aenglandbiol.bsky.social
Ecology, riparian restoration, invasive species, citizen science, climate change. Biology Ph.D., Master Naturalist, Certified Arborist. Opinions my own. She/her
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“ICE gets a bigger budget than the Marine Corps” is a simple fact that should be communicated very widely because it clearly expresses how crazy and radical this is
With this budget, ICE alone would have nearly as large a detention operation as all 50 states' prison systems combined. Bigger budget than the Marine Corps. Police-state levels of spending
If the GOP reconciliation bill passes, ICE gets through FY2029:
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
June 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“ICE gets a bigger budget than the Marine Corps” is a simple fact that should be communicated very widely because it clearly expresses how crazy and radical this is
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One of my fav sunfish species. Common in floodplain lakes, yet we know very little about their biology.
LOOK at this stunner of an Orangespotted Sunfish!
Caught and released from a floodplain lake off the Minnesota River. Yes, freshwater fishes can be quite colorful too!
Caught and released from a floodplain lake off the Minnesota River. Yes, freshwater fishes can be quite colorful too!
June 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
One of my fav sunfish species. Common in floodplain lakes, yet we know very little about their biology.
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When leftists declare “the left” as incapable of organising, you’re giving up.
When we repeat the line “infighting is why we don’t win” we gloss over the powers that are against us as well as encouraging our political enemies to keep sowing division between us: which is VERY easy for them to do.
When we repeat the line “infighting is why we don’t win” we gloss over the powers that are against us as well as encouraging our political enemies to keep sowing division between us: which is VERY easy for them to do.
June 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM
When leftists declare “the left” as incapable of organising, you’re giving up.
When we repeat the line “infighting is why we don’t win” we gloss over the powers that are against us as well as encouraging our political enemies to keep sowing division between us: which is VERY easy for them to do.
When we repeat the line “infighting is why we don’t win” we gloss over the powers that are against us as well as encouraging our political enemies to keep sowing division between us: which is VERY easy for them to do.
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8. Radical Communication: Reject the superficiality and commercialisation of mainstream social media. Use zines, community radio, underground podcasts, and grassroots events to share scientific knowledge. Focus on authentic, engaging and meaningful dialogue that prioritizes substance over style.
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
8. Radical Communication: Reject the superficiality and commercialisation of mainstream social media. Use zines, community radio, underground podcasts, and grassroots events to share scientific knowledge. Focus on authentic, engaging and meaningful dialogue that prioritizes substance over style.
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7. Empower the Marginalized: Promote diversity and inclusion in science. Amplify the voices of underrepresented groups and ensure that everyone has a seat at the scientific table. Science should be a force for equality and justice.
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
7. Empower the Marginalized: Promote diversity and inclusion in science. Amplify the voices of underrepresented groups and ensure that everyone has a seat at the scientific table. Science should be a force for equality and justice.
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6. Interdisciplinary Anarchy: Break down the silos between scientific disciplines. Encourage collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas to foster innovation. The best ideas often come from unexpected intersections.
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
6. Interdisciplinary Anarchy: Break down the silos between scientific disciplines. Encourage collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas to foster innovation. The best ideas often come from unexpected intersections.
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5. Eco-Rebellion: Fight for the planet. Advocate for sustainable and ethical scientific practices that respect the environment and all living beings. Science must serve the Earth, not exploit it.
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
5. Eco-Rebellion: Fight for the planet. Advocate for sustainable and ethical scientific practices that respect the environment and all living beings. Science must serve the Earth, not exploit it.
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4. Anti-Consumerism: Reject the commercialisation of science. Advocate for open access to scientific knowledge and oppose profit-driven research agendas. Knowledge should be shared freely, not hoarded for profit.
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
4. Anti-Consumerism: Reject the commercialisation of science. Advocate for open access to scientific knowledge and oppose profit-driven research agendas. Knowledge should be shared freely, not hoarded for profit.
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1. Question Authority: Challenge the established norms and question the status quo. Don't accept scientific dogma without critical examination. Be relentless in your pursuit of truth and understanding.
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
1. Question Authority: Challenge the established norms and question the status quo. Don't accept scientific dogma without critical examination. Be relentless in your pursuit of truth and understanding.
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3. Celebrate Failure: Recognise that failure is a vital part of the scientific process. Learn from mistakes, iterate and improve. Each misstep is a stepping stone to success and innovation.
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
3. Celebrate Failure: Recognise that failure is a vital part of the scientific process. Learn from mistakes, iterate and improve. Each misstep is a stepping stone to success and innovation.
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January 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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2. DIY Science: Embrace the do-it-yourself attitude. Conduct your own experiments, build your own gadgets, and make science accessible to everyone. Science should be a tool for the people, by the people.
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
2. DIY Science: Embrace the do-it-yourself attitude. Conduct your own experiments, build your own gadgets, and make science accessible to everyone. Science should be a tool for the people, by the people.
#EcologicalRestoration using a diversity of native species is key to ensuring resiliency in the face of #climate uncertainty.
March 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#EcologicalRestoration using a diversity of native species is key to ensuring resiliency in the face of #climate uncertainty.
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What’s in yesterday's House Continuing Resolution? Major shifts in U.S. health spending you should know about:
HRSA cut by $891 million
NIH CURES Act cut by $280 million
Children & Families Services cut by $40 million
These cuts hit essential services and future innovation. 🧵⬇️
HRSA cut by $891 million
NIH CURES Act cut by $280 million
Children & Families Services cut by $40 million
These cuts hit essential services and future innovation. 🧵⬇️
March 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
What’s in yesterday's House Continuing Resolution? Major shifts in U.S. health spending you should know about:
HRSA cut by $891 million
NIH CURES Act cut by $280 million
Children & Families Services cut by $40 million
These cuts hit essential services and future innovation. 🧵⬇️
HRSA cut by $891 million
NIH CURES Act cut by $280 million
Children & Families Services cut by $40 million
These cuts hit essential services and future innovation. 🧵⬇️
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"Forest Service braces for up to 7,000 more layoffs, w/ a heavy toll on scientific research that supports healthier forests — more than double the number terminated in recent firings of probationary employees...'We are sheep headed to slaughter,' one employee said." 🌏 www.eenews.net/articles/for...
Forest Service braces for up to 7,000 layoffs
“We are sheep headed to slaughter,” one employee said as the Trump administration eyes further staff reductions.
www.eenews.net
March 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
"Forest Service braces for up to 7,000 more layoffs, w/ a heavy toll on scientific research that supports healthier forests — more than double the number terminated in recent firings of probationary employees...'We are sheep headed to slaughter,' one employee said." 🌏 www.eenews.net/articles/for...
There's so much to see on iNaturalist!
March 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
There's so much to see on iNaturalist!
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Overwintering eastern Monarch butterfly populations nearly doubled in 2025. Monarchs still face many threats, but this is great news! 🌎
www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population Nearly Doubles
The population wintering in central Mexico's forests occupied 4.42 acres, up from 2.22 acres during the previous winter.
www.worldwildlife.org
March 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Overwintering eastern Monarch butterfly populations nearly doubled in 2025. Monarchs still face many threats, but this is great news! 🌎
www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
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5. Eco-Rebellion: Fight for the planet. Advocate for sustainable and ethical scientific practices that respect the environment and all living beings. Science must serve the Earth, not exploit it.
March 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Affected in any way by recent federal science cuts? Please fill out and share a new survey to track impacts.👇
I'm unaffiliated but can vouch this is being run by a group of alumni of the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and USAID Science for Development Fellowship.
I'm unaffiliated but can vouch this is being run by a group of alumni of the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and USAID Science for Development Fellowship.
🚨 America Needs Your Voice. 🚨
Federal science cuts hurt jobs, security & innovation. The IMPACTS Survey tracks the consequences—because policy affects us all.
📢 Impacted? Share your story.
🔗 Take the survey: bit.ly/SnTIMPACTS
📢 More at fedscienceimpacts.org
#IMPACTSSurvey #AmericaNeedsYourVoice
Federal science cuts hurt jobs, security & innovation. The IMPACTS Survey tracks the consequences—because policy affects us all.
📢 Impacted? Share your story.
🔗 Take the survey: bit.ly/SnTIMPACTS
📢 More at fedscienceimpacts.org
#IMPACTSSurvey #AmericaNeedsYourVoice
March 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Affected in any way by recent federal science cuts? Please fill out and share a new survey to track impacts.👇
I'm unaffiliated but can vouch this is being run by a group of alumni of the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and USAID Science for Development Fellowship.
I'm unaffiliated but can vouch this is being run by a group of alumni of the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and USAID Science for Development Fellowship.
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I'm new to BlueSky. I wish I was posting about something more positive.
www.al.com/news/mobile/...
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Drastic cuts to scientific research funding will impact coastal Alabama economies and culture: op-ed
These funds not only support science but provide jobs for many people who support research efforts that in turn go back into our economy.
www.al.com
March 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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I feel this way too. I feel I should be posting about #hpbio, environmental ethics, conservation, 🌎 etc. And sometimes I do post on those things. But all of that depends on a functioning democracy & we don’t have one right now. Plus direct threats to the envt from 🪚&🍊. I guess this is my “apology.”
Some of his readers have asked Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social why his technology news site, Tech Dirt, has been covering politics so intensely lately. www.techdirt.com/2025/03/04/w...
I cannot recommend Mike's reply enough. It's exactly what readers need to hear, what journalists need to do.
I cannot recommend Mike's reply enough. It's exactly what readers need to hear, what journalists need to do.
March 9, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I feel this way too. I feel I should be posting about #hpbio, environmental ethics, conservation, 🌎 etc. And sometimes I do post on those things. But all of that depends on a functioning democracy & we don’t have one right now. Plus direct threats to the envt from 🪚&🍊. I guess this is my “apology.”
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Without #FEMA, smaller and less wealthy states would likely struggle to respond effectively to disasters. A #publichealth professor looks at why getting rid of FEMA would be a bad idea buff.ly/C6aTRTc (Ming Xie, University of Maryland, Baltimore County) 🌎 #climatesky #hurricanes #LAFires
If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
FEMA pools national resources to help states quickly manage disasters. Without that federal support, each state would be left to build its own expensive response capabilities.
buff.ly
March 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Without #FEMA, smaller and less wealthy states would likely struggle to respond effectively to disasters. A #publichealth professor looks at why getting rid of FEMA would be a bad idea buff.ly/C6aTRTc (Ming Xie, University of Maryland, Baltimore County) 🌎 #climatesky #hurricanes #LAFires
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#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 68
With #bumblebees the size of the colony is in part determined by the length of the growing season in the region they inhabit.
In regions with shorter forage growing seasons smaller colonies tend to be maintained.
#bees
#nature
#pollinators
🌍🐝
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 68
With #bumblebees the size of the colony is in part determined by the length of the growing season in the region they inhabit.
In regions with shorter forage growing seasons smaller colonies tend to be maintained.
#bees
#nature
#pollinators
🌍🐝
March 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 68
With #bumblebees the size of the colony is in part determined by the length of the growing season in the region they inhabit.
In regions with shorter forage growing seasons smaller colonies tend to be maintained.
#bees
#nature
#pollinators
🌍🐝
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 68
With #bumblebees the size of the colony is in part determined by the length of the growing season in the region they inhabit.
In regions with shorter forage growing seasons smaller colonies tend to be maintained.
#bees
#nature
#pollinators
🌍🐝
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Join our Gulf Coast Program staff Paityn Macko and Matti Bradshaw for their webinar, “A Year in the Life of the Aransas-Wood Buffalo Whooping Cranes,” on March 11 at 3 p.m. CT. Register: bit.ly/43lf6HA OR join live on YouTube ➡️ bit.ly/3F8HJ0D 🌎🪶
📷 Ciming Mei
📷 Ciming Mei
March 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Join our Gulf Coast Program staff Paityn Macko and Matti Bradshaw for their webinar, “A Year in the Life of the Aransas-Wood Buffalo Whooping Cranes,” on March 11 at 3 p.m. CT. Register: bit.ly/43lf6HA OR join live on YouTube ➡️ bit.ly/3F8HJ0D 🌎🪶
📷 Ciming Mei
📷 Ciming Mei