Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲
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How the Scientific Community Can Defend Itself — and Our Democracy - Union of Concerned Scientists
How the Scientific Community Can Defend Itself — and Our Democracy
Science is not an apolitical enterprise sealed off from society; it is an independent one, and fiercely so.
blog.ucs.org
YES!! Even a few more scientists speaking out makes a difference. We only need the PERCEPTION of louder leading voices to change the level of influence. (Say, 25%) Thanks for sharing @whysharksmatter.bsky.social
"...speaking out becomes far easier when your voice joins a choir." @ucs.org
"...speaking out becomes far easier when your voice joins a choir." @ucs.org
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Jellyfish & sea anemones lack brains & yet seem to sleep in ways similar to humans
New findings bolster a theory that sleep evolved before centralized nervous systems to repair DNA damage that builds up in individual nerve cells while animals are awake.
“Neurons are very precious”
New findings bolster a theory that sleep evolved before centralized nervous systems to repair DNA damage that builds up in individual nerve cells while animals are awake.
“Neurons are very precious”
Jellyfish sleep like humans — even though they don’t have brains
Studying ancient sea creatures’ snoozing habits could shed light on the origins of sleep.
www.nature.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Jellyfish & sea anemones lack brains & yet seem to sleep in ways similar to humans
New findings bolster a theory that sleep evolved before centralized nervous systems to repair DNA damage that builds up in individual nerve cells while animals are awake.
“Neurons are very precious”
New findings bolster a theory that sleep evolved before centralized nervous systems to repair DNA damage that builds up in individual nerve cells while animals are awake.
“Neurons are very precious”
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Seeing this mom bike up Pike St with her kid in the sleet this afternoon was a good reminder that if you build it they will come!
January 6, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Seeing this mom bike up Pike St with her kid in the sleet this afternoon was a good reminder that if you build it they will come!
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London Zoo are doing their annual stock take and it is a thing of joy (pics from Getty Images)
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www.gettyimages.co.uk/editorial-im...
January 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
London Zoo are doing their annual stock take and it is a thing of joy (pics from Getty Images)
www.gettyimages.co.uk/editorial-im...
www.gettyimages.co.uk/editorial-im...
Super utilitarian EV with design options, hand-cranked windows and no onboard computer system for the win- for the households that find they need a car at all. Imagine this as an urban #carshare :-)
Go @slateauto.bsky.social
Go @slateauto.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Super utilitarian EV with design options, hand-cranked windows and no onboard computer system for the win- for the households that find they need a car at all. Imagine this as an urban #carshare :-)
Go @slateauto.bsky.social
Go @slateauto.bsky.social
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We're thrilled that #NewDEALAlum Molly Gray is running for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont! Congrats 🎉
January 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
We're thrilled that #NewDEALAlum Molly Gray is running for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont! Congrats 🎉
« I think that in the world, you can let things beat you down a lot and not really give knowledge to all the things that you have going on that are really good. » Nick Sirianni via @zberm.bsky.social
In pro sports - as in all biz + culture sectors - joy is having its day. #JoyAsAnActOfResistance
In pro sports - as in all biz + culture sectors - joy is having its day. #JoyAsAnActOfResistance
Nick Sirianni emphasizes "joy" within the Eagles' culture — from speeches to office decorations.
It's a concept he learned from Steve Kerr.
When the Warriors visited Philly, I spoke to Kerr and Sirianni about why and how.
Read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
It's a concept he learned from Steve Kerr.
When the Warriors visited Philly, I spoke to Kerr and Sirianni about why and how.
Read @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
January 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
« I think that in the world, you can let things beat you down a lot and not really give knowledge to all the things that you have going on that are really good. » Nick Sirianni via @zberm.bsky.social
In pro sports - as in all biz + culture sectors - joy is having its day. #JoyAsAnActOfResistance
In pro sports - as in all biz + culture sectors - joy is having its day. #JoyAsAnActOfResistance
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Ring in the new year with these delicious vegan Mexican traditional recipes for FREE! 🫔 🌽
🔗 Get your copy of Vegan Mexican Food at foodispower.org or visit veganmexicanfood.com for digital recipes and more info!
🔗 Get your copy of Vegan Mexican Food at foodispower.org or visit veganmexicanfood.com for digital recipes and more info!
January 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Ring in the new year with these delicious vegan Mexican traditional recipes for FREE! 🫔 🌽
🔗 Get your copy of Vegan Mexican Food at foodispower.org or visit veganmexicanfood.com for digital recipes and more info!
🔗 Get your copy of Vegan Mexican Food at foodispower.org or visit veganmexicanfood.com for digital recipes and more info!
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Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.
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Lots of Americans have convinced themselves that having a 6000 lb SUV that gets shitty gas mileage and has huge blind spots and is hard to park and costs a ton is somehow the perfect vehicle to run errands in or to drive alone to work in—and they don't realize they've been brainwashed.
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Lots of Americans have convinced themselves that having a 6000 lb SUV that gets shitty gas mileage and has huge blind spots and is hard to park and costs a ton is somehow the perfect vehicle to run errands in or to drive alone to work in—and they don't realize they've been brainwashed.
Keep countering this culture of fear.
I know in my soul that it is working, friends.
#JoyAsAnActOfResistance (soooo glad I got this in wrist tattoo form!)
I know in my soul that it is working, friends.
#JoyAsAnActOfResistance (soooo glad I got this in wrist tattoo form!)
January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Keep countering this culture of fear.
I know in my soul that it is working, friends.
#JoyAsAnActOfResistance (soooo glad I got this in wrist tattoo form!)
I know in my soul that it is working, friends.
#JoyAsAnActOfResistance (soooo glad I got this in wrist tattoo form!)
A proposal to gradually add dedicated transit lanes and separated bike lanes on a stretch of SR 99 in Lynnwood and unincorporated Snohomish County is one of the biggest moves to come out of Washington's 2021 Complete Streets mandate so far.
www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/06/w...
www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/06/w...
WSDOT Eyes Major Transformation for SR 99 in Snohomish County » The Urbanist
# While the upgrades wouldn't happen all at once, and would only go in as other maintenance work occurs, the proposed concept sets a strong baseline for one of the state's most dangerous surface highw...
www.theurbanist.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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The data says it all: congestion pricing is a boon to New York City.
After just one year...
- New York's economy and public transportation are benefiting
- Traffic, congestion, and pollution are declining
After just one year...
- New York's economy and public transportation are benefiting
- Traffic, congestion, and pollution are declining
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The data says it all: congestion pricing is a boon to New York City.
After just one year...
- New York's economy and public transportation are benefiting
- Traffic, congestion, and pollution are declining
After just one year...
- New York's economy and public transportation are benefiting
- Traffic, congestion, and pollution are declining
#Podcast- making people: great example of why this show went indie, deciding their own show release schedule, and the cool way they’ll approach 4 topics each month.
You don’t have to do a bazillion weekly episodes! Push back. :-)
#WeCanDoHardThings
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
You don’t have to do a bazillion weekly episodes! Push back. :-)
#WeCanDoHardThings
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Have We Ruined Fun? (And the Future of the Pod!)
Podcast Episode · We Can Do Hard Things · 01/06/2026 · 59m
podcasts.apple.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
#Podcast- making people: great example of why this show went indie, deciding their own show release schedule, and the cool way they’ll approach 4 topics each month.
You don’t have to do a bazillion weekly episodes! Push back. :-)
#WeCanDoHardThings
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
You don’t have to do a bazillion weekly episodes! Push back. :-)
#WeCanDoHardThings
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
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The Best Thing About Giving Up Your Car? According to Commuters, It’s Almost Everything.
momentummag.com/the-best-thi...
momentummag.com/the-best-thi...
The Best Thing About Giving Up Your Car? According to Commuters, It’s Almost Everything
The cost of living is skyrocketing and time is at a premium, and that's why more and more people are taking a look at car-light and car-free lifestyles.
momentummag.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:35 PM
The Best Thing About Giving Up Your Car? According to Commuters, It’s Almost Everything.
momentummag.com/the-best-thi...
momentummag.com/the-best-thi...
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Pssss..Hey You! Lets kickstart Veganuary! 📣
youtu.be/yeBp2RNQB40?...
📲 Join: www.collectiveforclimateaction.org/cross-govern...
youtu.be/yeBp2RNQB40?...
📲 Join: www.collectiveforclimateaction.org/cross-govern...
Getting started with a vegan diet | The Veganuary Challenge
Four essentials to get you started with a #vegan diet.
1. Vegan meal plans:
* High calorie meal plan: https://go.veganuary.com/l/547522/2022-12-28/2jt5161
* Medium calorie meal plan:…
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Pssss..Hey You! Lets kickstart Veganuary! 📣
youtu.be/yeBp2RNQB40?...
📲 Join: www.collectiveforclimateaction.org/cross-govern...
youtu.be/yeBp2RNQB40?...
📲 Join: www.collectiveforclimateaction.org/cross-govern...
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Something to chew on this #Veganuary —
Our report found that the annual carbon footprint of beef recipes promoted by top U.S. food outlets adds up to 145 million metric tons of CO2 — more than the entire country of Belgium emits in a year.
bit.ly/45EYcUF
Our report found that the annual carbon footprint of beef recipes promoted by top U.S. food outlets adds up to 145 million metric tons of CO2 — more than the entire country of Belgium emits in a year.
bit.ly/45EYcUF
January 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Something to chew on this #Veganuary —
Our report found that the annual carbon footprint of beef recipes promoted by top U.S. food outlets adds up to 145 million metric tons of CO2 — more than the entire country of Belgium emits in a year.
bit.ly/45EYcUF
Our report found that the annual carbon footprint of beef recipes promoted by top U.S. food outlets adds up to 145 million metric tons of CO2 — more than the entire country of Belgium emits in a year.
bit.ly/45EYcUF
Never mind. That didn’t last long.
Just as I would suggest you #NameAndFame any corporate or local gov leaders you know who are centering social justice, you can do the same w/ hotel brands.
Say THANK you to Hilton Hotels on social media. No matter how un-influential you think you are, "thank yous" add up.
Say THANK you to Hilton Hotels on social media. No matter how un-influential you think you are, "thank yous" add up.
January 6, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Never mind. That didn’t last long.
#hypnosis / #selfhypnosis is an under-tapped tool for habit change. I use it myself.
For any New Year's resolutions, you might want to give Reveri a try. Reveri's founder, David Spiegel is a wise wise human. *This is not a paid advertisement.*
I'm just a true believer. www.reveri.com
For any New Year's resolutions, you might want to give Reveri a try. Reveri's founder, David Spiegel is a wise wise human. *This is not a paid advertisement.*
I'm just a true believer. www.reveri.com
Reveri Hypnosis App | Self-hypnosis and Guided Hypnotherapy
Experience the science-backed Reveri app for self-hypnosis and guided hypnotherapy. Improve sleep, reduce stress, and unlock your mind’s full potential.
www.reveri.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
#hypnosis / #selfhypnosis is an under-tapped tool for habit change. I use it myself.
For any New Year's resolutions, you might want to give Reveri a try. Reveri's founder, David Spiegel is a wise wise human. *This is not a paid advertisement.*
I'm just a true believer. www.reveri.com
For any New Year's resolutions, you might want to give Reveri a try. Reveri's founder, David Spiegel is a wise wise human. *This is not a paid advertisement.*
I'm just a true believer. www.reveri.com
This every-CityCast convo is hopeful about new #mayors, local economies and #affordablehousing. When you hear this stuff beyond your own city, big U.S. change *looks possible*. #Joy #cities @citycastseattle.bsky.social cc @wrirosscities.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
What U.S. Cities Will Be Talking About in 2026 (Including Seattle)
Podcast Episode · City Cast Seattle · 01/05/2026 · 57m
podcasts.apple.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM
This every-CityCast convo is hopeful about new #mayors, local economies and #affordablehousing. When you hear this stuff beyond your own city, big U.S. change *looks possible*. #Joy #cities @citycastseattle.bsky.social cc @wrirosscities.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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Boulder, Colorado is America's Most Improved Player over the last 15 years. The transition has been day and night.
In #Boulder, #Colorado, minimum parking mandates "led to nearly twice as many parking spaces as are needed in some areas of the city, according to a recent study."
Boulder to end parking mandates for new developments in major shift
The changes are intended to lower the cost of building housing and shift away from a car-centric urban design.
boulderreportinglab.org
January 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Boulder, Colorado is America's Most Improved Player over the last 15 years. The transition has been day and night.
Just as I would suggest you #NameAndFame any corporate or local gov leaders you know who are centering social justice, you can do the same w/ hotel brands.
Say THANK you to Hilton Hotels on social media. No matter how un-influential you think you are, "thank yous" add up.
Say THANK you to Hilton Hotels on social media. No matter how un-influential you think you are, "thank yous" add up.
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Just as I would suggest you #NameAndFame any corporate or local gov leaders you know who are centering social justice, you can do the same w/ hotel brands.
Say THANK you to Hilton Hotels on social media. No matter how un-influential you think you are, "thank yous" add up.
Say THANK you to Hilton Hotels on social media. No matter how un-influential you think you are, "thank yous" add up.
Via the most interesting music / culture critic I know of: @tedgioia.bsky.social
"...there’s a growing perception that secondhand gifts are classier than today’s mass-produced merchandise. That’s the dirty little secret the big retailers don’t want you to know." open.substack.com/pub/tedgioia...
"...there’s a growing perception that secondhand gifts are classier than today’s mass-produced merchandise. That’s the dirty little secret the big retailers don’t want you to know." open.substack.com/pub/tedgioia...
Why Secondhand Is Now Better Than New
Or how the thrift store suddenly became cool
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Via the most interesting music / culture critic I know of: @tedgioia.bsky.social
"...there’s a growing perception that secondhand gifts are classier than today’s mass-produced merchandise. That’s the dirty little secret the big retailers don’t want you to know." open.substack.com/pub/tedgioia...
"...there’s a growing perception that secondhand gifts are classier than today’s mass-produced merchandise. That’s the dirty little secret the big retailers don’t want you to know." open.substack.com/pub/tedgioia...
Why Secondhand Is Now Better Than New
Or how the thrift store suddenly became cool
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Via the most interesting music / culture critic I know of: @tedgioia.bsky.social
"...there’s a growing perception that secondhand gifts are classier than today’s mass-produced merchandise. That’s the dirty little secret the big retailers don’t want you to know." open.substack.com/pub/tedgioia...
"...there’s a growing perception that secondhand gifts are classier than today’s mass-produced merchandise. That’s the dirty little secret the big retailers don’t want you to know." open.substack.com/pub/tedgioia...
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"This is a program that has been successful no matter how you measure it."
January 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM
"This is a program that has been successful no matter how you measure it."
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We are in a moment that calls for vision and ambition.
We have to do new big things.
Most of all, success is going to require all of you. Because I know that what I am able to accomplish in office will depend on what you are able to build on the outside.
We have to do new big things.
Most of all, success is going to require all of you. Because I know that what I am able to accomplish in office will depend on what you are able to build on the outside.
January 5, 2026 at 3:38 AM
We are in a moment that calls for vision and ambition.
We have to do new big things.
Most of all, success is going to require all of you. Because I know that what I am able to accomplish in office will depend on what you are able to build on the outside.
We have to do new big things.
Most of all, success is going to require all of you. Because I know that what I am able to accomplish in office will depend on what you are able to build on the outside.