Dr. G
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🚨 For those interested in Indigenous knowledges within environmental assessments, currently *2* different calls for nominations for workshops due this week: 1 by @ipbes.net here www.ipbes.net/application/... ; 1 on diverse knowledge systems for @ipcc.bsky.social here: www.agu.org/ipcc-nominat...
July 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🚨 For those interested in Indigenous knowledges within environmental assessments, currently *2* different calls for nominations for workshops due this week: 1 by @ipbes.net here www.ipbes.net/application/... ; 1 on diverse knowledge systems for @ipcc.bsky.social here: www.agu.org/ipcc-nominat...
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The Agriculture Department has axed two programs that gave schools and food banks money to buy food from nearby farms and ranchers. Roughly $660 million that schools and child care facilities were counting on to purchase food has been canceled.
This will hurt both kids and small, local farmers.
This will hurt both kids and small, local farmers.
USDA cancels $1B in local food purchasing for schools, food banks
States have been notified that they will not receive 2025 funding for schools to buy food from nearby farms.
www.politico.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The Agriculture Department has axed two programs that gave schools and food banks money to buy food from nearby farms and ranchers. Roughly $660 million that schools and child care facilities were counting on to purchase food has been canceled.
This will hurt both kids and small, local farmers.
This will hurt both kids and small, local farmers.
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A professor of environmental sciences gives a quick punchy take on the "eye-popping" numbers re. how clean air promotes economic growth.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
America’s clean air rules boost health and the economy − here’s what EPA’s new deregulation plans ignore
Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, by one estimate.
theconversation.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A professor of environmental sciences gives a quick punchy take on the "eye-popping" numbers re. how clean air promotes economic growth.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
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🌧️The majority of the world’s food — 66% of all crop production — still comes from rainfed agriculture.
Yet, as climate change & deforestation alter local precipitation patterns, farmers will find it increasingly difficult to grow rainfed crops. Get the data: go.wri.org/water-risks #WorldWaterDay
Yet, as climate change & deforestation alter local precipitation patterns, farmers will find it increasingly difficult to grow rainfed crops. Get the data: go.wri.org/water-risks #WorldWaterDay
March 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🌧️The majority of the world’s food — 66% of all crop production — still comes from rainfed agriculture.
Yet, as climate change & deforestation alter local precipitation patterns, farmers will find it increasingly difficult to grow rainfed crops. Get the data: go.wri.org/water-risks #WorldWaterDay
Yet, as climate change & deforestation alter local precipitation patterns, farmers will find it increasingly difficult to grow rainfed crops. Get the data: go.wri.org/water-risks #WorldWaterDay
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JUST IN: Judge William Alsup declines to stay his order requiring rehiring of probationary employees at 6 federal departments, calls OPM acting chief failure to testify 'violation of this court's order.' Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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www.documentcloud.org
March 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
JUST IN: Judge William Alsup declines to stay his order requiring rehiring of probationary employees at 6 federal departments, calls OPM acting chief failure to testify 'violation of this court's order.' Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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Judge Alsup additionally extends the order to offer reinstatement to *five* other agencies: USDA, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Interior, and Department of Treasury.
March 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Judge Alsup additionally extends the order to offer reinstatement to *five* other agencies: USDA, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Interior, and Department of Treasury.
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NOW: Judge tears into government counsel over decision not to present OPM head Charles Ezell for questioning at evidentiary hearing.
“You will not bring the people in here to be cross examined. You're afraid to do so because you know cross examination would reveal the truth,” the judge said.
“You will not bring the people in here to be cross examined. You're afraid to do so because you know cross examination would reveal the truth,” the judge said.
March 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NOW: Judge tears into government counsel over decision not to present OPM head Charles Ezell for questioning at evidentiary hearing.
“You will not bring the people in here to be cross examined. You're afraid to do so because you know cross examination would reveal the truth,” the judge said.
“You will not bring the people in here to be cross examined. You're afraid to do so because you know cross examination would reveal the truth,” the judge said.
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EWG just released our updated Tap Water Database for the first time in 3 years. We found > 300 contaminants in public drinking water across the country. The database was re-designed to be extra user friendly; anyone can type in their zip code to find out what's in their water. www.ewg.org/tapwater/
www.ewg.org
February 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
EWG just released our updated Tap Water Database for the first time in 3 years. We found > 300 contaminants in public drinking water across the country. The database was re-designed to be extra user friendly; anyone can type in their zip code to find out what's in their water. www.ewg.org/tapwater/
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USDA still hasn't hired back all the avian flu researchers that they need, and some that were re-hired still haven't been given their laptops back, so can't work. Not a good sign for this ongoing outbreak. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
POLITICO Pro: Trump administration struggles to rehire fired bird flu employees
USDA supervisors are being asked to justify rehires and some employees still haven’t gotten their laptops back.
subscriber.politicopro.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
USDA still hasn't hired back all the avian flu researchers that they need, and some that were re-hired still haven't been given their laptops back, so can't work. Not a good sign for this ongoing outbreak. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
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NEW: The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes.
“If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
“If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
How DOGE’s Cuts to the IRS Threaten to Cost More Than DOGE Will Ever Save
The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes. “If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would…
propub.li
March 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: The Trump administration claims gutting federal agencies will save money, but cutting the IRS means the government collects less taxes.
“If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
“If you’re interested in the deficit and curbing it, why would you cut back on the revenue side?” one expert asks.
By @andykroll.bsky.social
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We've been at the Senate nearly every day for the past couple of weeks and are transitioning to a once-a-week schedule (...for now).
📢 TAKE-IT-TO-THE-SENATE TUESDAYS! 📢
Today we succeeded in bringing 100 illegally fired federal workers, contractors, and allies to the Senate. (1/2)
📢 TAKE-IT-TO-THE-SENATE TUESDAYS! 📢
Today we succeeded in bringing 100 illegally fired federal workers, contractors, and allies to the Senate. (1/2)
March 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
We've been at the Senate nearly every day for the past couple of weeks and are transitioning to a once-a-week schedule (...for now).
📢 TAKE-IT-TO-THE-SENATE TUESDAYS! 📢
Today we succeeded in bringing 100 illegally fired federal workers, contractors, and allies to the Senate. (1/2)
📢 TAKE-IT-TO-THE-SENATE TUESDAYS! 📢
Today we succeeded in bringing 100 illegally fired federal workers, contractors, and allies to the Senate. (1/2)
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President Trump has swiftly waged his war on the federal bureaucracy, defying norms and legal limits. He has terminated most of an estimated 200,000 government employees, and more layoffs are expected in the weeks ahead. These are the cuts and temporary removals we've confirmed. nyti.ms/4i6n9w4
February 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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‘If they really wanted to know how to use technology to build a more efficient country, they would ask us.
But they haven't.
They are destroyers.
We are the builders.’
www.wethebuilders.org/posts/a-tale...
www.theverge.com/news/617014/...
But they haven't.
They are destroyers.
We are the builders.’
www.wethebuilders.org/posts/a-tale...
www.theverge.com/news/617014/...
Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGE
We the Builders aims to explain why DOGE’s data access matters.
www.theverge.com
February 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
‘If they really wanted to know how to use technology to build a more efficient country, they would ask us.
But they haven't.
They are destroyers.
We are the builders.’
www.wethebuilders.org/posts/a-tale...
www.theverge.com/news/617014/...
But they haven't.
They are destroyers.
We are the builders.’
www.wethebuilders.org/posts/a-tale...
www.theverge.com/news/617014/...
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I am a scientist because USDA NIFA-AFRI funded my doctoral research, and USDA-ARS funded part of my postdoc research
So, so many of us wouldn't be where we are today without federal grants
So, so many of us wouldn't be where we are today without federal grants
I am a scientist because the National Science Foundation funded part of my PhD, and my Postdoc, and my EPSCoR Early Career Research Fellowship.
I'm also a scientist because the USGS (also received layoffs this week) funded my M.S. thesis through EdMap.
I'm also a scientist because the USGS (also received layoffs this week) funded my M.S. thesis through EdMap.
"I am a scientist because of the National Science Foundation"... that is the story for so many of us.. and for my students as well over the last 25 years. Thanks for this post @mammalssuck.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I am a scientist because USDA NIFA-AFRI funded my doctoral research, and USDA-ARS funded part of my postdoc research
So, so many of us wouldn't be where we are today without federal grants
So, so many of us wouldn't be where we are today without federal grants
Same with other US Government extramural science, research, education and extension funding agencies such as USDA NIFA
Recognize that the evaluation timeline for the spring cycle has been greatly condensed. Panels were postponed and need to be rescheduled. To meet the timeline for funding in the fiscal year, recommendations from program officers are typically due by mid-July. The next few months will be intense. (2)
February 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Same with other US Government extramural science, research, education and extension funding agencies such as USDA NIFA
These are public servants, from all 50 US states and territories, hired 1, 2 or 3 years ago. They were ‘probationary’ due to their time in their role. That’s it.
Scientists, technicians, grants managers, rangers, national park staff, accountants, IT staff, people who helped you pay your bills
Scientists, technicians, grants managers, rangers, national park staff, accountants, IT staff, people who helped you pay your bills
February 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
These are public servants, from all 50 US states and territories, hired 1, 2 or 3 years ago. They were ‘probationary’ due to their time in their role. That’s it.
Scientists, technicians, grants managers, rangers, national park staff, accountants, IT staff, people who helped you pay your bills
Scientists, technicians, grants managers, rangers, national park staff, accountants, IT staff, people who helped you pay your bills
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Today, we remember the 120,000 Japanese Americans who were unjustly placed in internment camps during WWII. We honor their resilience and commit to ensuring such injustices never happen again.
February 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Today, we remember the 120,000 Japanese Americans who were unjustly placed in internment camps during WWII. We honor their resilience and commit to ensuring such injustices never happen again.
Newest EO
Trump official announces that Trump has signed an executive order claiming that only the president can speak for “what the law is”
(This is not how the Constitution works)
(This is not how the Constitution works)
February 19, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Newest EO
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Finally, some decent news. Check out this UTSA Today article and video showing Dr. Sara Shields-Menard in action helping undergraduates at UTSA tackle the growing antibiotic resistance crisis as part of our USDA NIFA grant work. www.utsa.edu/today/2025/0... #NIFAimpacts #STEMEducation #DataScience
UTSA students search soil for new antibiotics in innovative STEM project
www.utsa.edu
February 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Finally, some decent news. Check out this UTSA Today article and video showing Dr. Sara Shields-Menard in action helping undergraduates at UTSA tackle the growing antibiotic resistance crisis as part of our USDA NIFA grant work. www.utsa.edu/today/2025/0... #NIFAimpacts #STEMEducation #DataScience
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This recent paper of mine wouldn’t have been possible without federal funds from NASA, the DOE (JGI), and USDA-NIFA. I don’t think non-scientists understand the extent to which most of us are reliant on the federal funds that are being threatened. We need to do a better job communicating this. 2/2
February 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This recent paper of mine wouldn’t have been possible without federal funds from NASA, the DOE (JGI), and USDA-NIFA. I don’t think non-scientists understand the extent to which most of us are reliant on the federal funds that are being threatened. We need to do a better job communicating this. 2/2
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This project is a part of the USDA NIFA SERA-46 Multistate Project (www.sera46.org), but the opportunity is open to all researchers in MRB states. Sign up with the interest form links above or email Dr. Shannon Speir at slspeir@uark.edu with any questions!
SERA-46
Research
www.sera46.org
February 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This project is a part of the USDA NIFA SERA-46 Multistate Project (www.sera46.org), but the opportunity is open to all researchers in MRB states. Sign up with the interest form links above or email Dr. Shannon Speir at slspeir@uark.edu with any questions!
‘Specialists in nutrition, infant formula and food-safety response, including 10 staff members responsible for reviewing potentially unsafe food ingredients, were targets of layoffs, according to the letter.’
Food safety chief at the FDA quits saying Trump's mass layoffs make his job "fruitless"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Food head at FDA quits citing Trump administration’s mass staff cuts
Jim Jones, who joined Food and Drug Administration in 2023, says layoffs would make it ‘fruitless’ to continue in role
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
‘Specialists in nutrition, infant formula and food-safety response, including 10 staff members responsible for reviewing potentially unsafe food ingredients, were targets of layoffs, according to the letter.’
This. Pay attention please.
(1/4) Recent layoffs of federal workers has a disproportionate impact on Native Americans, but is receiving almost no media attention. In Indian Health Services, which provides healthcare to 2.8 mil NAs, 2,200 people were laid off, including 1,400 who provide direct patient care.
‘Life or Death Consequences’: Layoffs throw Indian Country into turmoil
Thousands of workers are losing their jobs in health, education and other key tribal programs and agencies
ictnews.org
February 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This. Pay attention please.
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Horrified Taylor Swift Realizes Football Happens Every Year
Horrified Taylor Swift Realizes Football Happens Every Year
YouTube video by The Onion
youtube.com
February 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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The Puppy Bowl may look like lawless fun. But there are rules to the annual competition, now in its 21st year. Here's what to know as Team Ruff and Team Fluff hit the turf on Sunday.
It's not all fur and games. Here's how the Puppy Bowl works
The Puppy Bowl may look like lawless fun. But there are rules to the annual competition, now in its 21st year. Here's what to know as Team Ruff and Team Fluff hit the turf on Sunday.
www.npr.org
February 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM