Janette Dean
@janettedean.bsky.social
MN & U.S. Environmental & Human Rights Advocate (USC/UNR alumna). All help rescue our planet, wildlife, people & int'l. human rights which are all best protected by well-functioning democracies, strong alliances & global cooperation, NOT authoritarianism!
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Janette Dean
@janettedean.bsky.social
· Jun 15
Honorable #MNHouse Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman of @mnhousedfl.bsky.social, we’re grieving with heartbreak for you, your family, ourselves, MN & the U.S.
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Your long #mnleg work, incl. from 2023-25, proved that @dfl.org & @democrats.org champion people & planet, & your example will live on!
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Your long #mnleg work, incl. from 2023-25, proved that @dfl.org & @democrats.org champion people & planet, & your example will live on!
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BREAKING: The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 finds the world is failing to act fast enough to combat the climate crisis and secure a livable future, with no indicators of global climate action currently on track for 2030. 🌏🌡️
Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
October 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
BREAKING: The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 finds the world is failing to act fast enough to combat the climate crisis and secure a livable future, with no indicators of global climate action currently on track for 2030. 🌏🌡️
Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4o6hPwm
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A very good article on atmospheric rivers in today's WaPo. An excellent example of communicating science with a diverse team of authors, explaining methods, and listing expert input. www.washingtonpost.com/weather/inte...
Deadly rivers in the sky
A new Washington Post investigation reveals where climate change has supercharged the movement of moisture through the skies.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A very good article on atmospheric rivers in today's WaPo. An excellent example of communicating science with a diverse team of authors, explaining methods, and listing expert input. www.washingtonpost.com/weather/inte...
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"Science is being destroyed across many agencies" say federal researchers.
For my latest @nature.com piece, I spoke to 19 different scientists across EPA, NOAA, NIH, NASA, and USGS to document how science is being dismantled across US federal agencies.
For my latest @nature.com piece, I spoke to 19 different scientists across EPA, NOAA, NIH, NASA, and USGS to document how science is being dismantled across US federal agencies.
Dismantling of US federal agencies will ‘destroy science’
From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...
www.nature.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"Science is being destroyed across many agencies" say federal researchers.
For my latest @nature.com piece, I spoke to 19 different scientists across EPA, NOAA, NIH, NASA, and USGS to document how science is being dismantled across US federal agencies.
For my latest @nature.com piece, I spoke to 19 different scientists across EPA, NOAA, NIH, NASA, and USGS to document how science is being dismantled across US federal agencies.
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@gretchentg.bsky.social and the Union of Concerned Scientists are doing great work to support independent science! Check out this thread and see how you can help.
US science is under assault like never before, but in response the scientific community can build an alliance for independent science--that can fill gaps left by the decimation of Federal science and reimagine the role of science in policy and society. 🧵 blog.ucs.org/genna-reed/u...
UCS Is Building an Alliance for Independent Science
UCS is working to build a powerful alliance for independent science. Its new web resource hosts information and resources for current and former advisory committee members, current and former federal ...
blog.ucs.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
@gretchentg.bsky.social and the Union of Concerned Scientists are doing great work to support independent science! Check out this thread and see how you can help.
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US science is under assault like never before, but in response the scientific community can build an alliance for independent science--that can fill gaps left by the decimation of Federal science and reimagine the role of science in policy and society. 🧵 blog.ucs.org/genna-reed/u...
UCS Is Building an Alliance for Independent Science
UCS is working to build a powerful alliance for independent science. Its new web resource hosts information and resources for current and former advisory committee members, current and former federal ...
blog.ucs.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
US science is under assault like never before, but in response the scientific community can build an alliance for independent science--that can fill gaps left by the decimation of Federal science and reimagine the role of science in policy and society. 🧵 blog.ucs.org/genna-reed/u...
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Scientists are filling gaps left by the Trump administration's gutting of Federal science agencies, disbanding of science advisory bodies, and shuttering of government science services.
Check out the impressive list on this new @ucs.org clearinghouse: www.ucs.org/resources/in...
Check out the impressive list on this new @ucs.org clearinghouse: www.ucs.org/resources/in...
The Independent Science Initiative
UCS is building an alliance for independent science. Learn more about independent science efforts currently underway.
www.ucs.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Scientists are filling gaps left by the Trump administration's gutting of Federal science agencies, disbanding of science advisory bodies, and shuttering of government science services.
Check out the impressive list on this new @ucs.org clearinghouse: www.ucs.org/resources/in...
Check out the impressive list on this new @ucs.org clearinghouse: www.ucs.org/resources/in...
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In response to attacks on science, many ask what can I do? Building independent science is a constructive thing we can do! Here's a recent post from @science.org Editor-in-Chief Holden Thorp articulating this opportunity: holdenthorp.substack.com/p/focusing-o...
Focusing on constructive things to do for American science
Time to let go of the idea that the administrators are going to lead us out of this alone
holdenthorp.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In response to attacks on science, many ask what can I do? Building independent science is a constructive thing we can do! Here's a recent post from @science.org Editor-in-Chief Holden Thorp articulating this opportunity: holdenthorp.substack.com/p/focusing-o...
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If you are a scientist in a position to reconstitute or reimagine Federal science advisory bodies, @ucs.org has resources to help. Independent science advice is worth advancing--for the public, for decisionmakers, for the record and to counter misinformation. www.ucs.org/resources/in...
Independent Science Advisory Committees
Establish science infrastructure outside of government and ensure that essential science advice remains available for those who need it.
www.ucs.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
If you are a scientist in a position to reconstitute or reimagine Federal science advisory bodies, @ucs.org has resources to help. Independent science advice is worth advancing--for the public, for decisionmakers, for the record and to counter misinformation. www.ucs.org/resources/in...
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Building independent science infrastructure contributes to a key strategy for fighting democratic backsliding in the US. You can learn more in a webinar with myself, Dr. Stephan Lewandowsky, and my @ucs.org colleagues Matt Heid and Melissa Varga next week: secure.ucs.org/a/2025-11-20...
How Scientists Can Stand Up for Democracy
The Union of Concerned Scientists invites you to a virtual science advocacy training on how the scientific community can push back against the growing authoritarian threat and stand up for our democra...
secure.ucs.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Building independent science infrastructure contributes to a key strategy for fighting democratic backsliding in the US. You can learn more in a webinar with myself, Dr. Stephan Lewandowsky, and my @ucs.org colleagues Matt Heid and Melissa Varga next week: secure.ucs.org/a/2025-11-20...
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Don't despair. The US science enterprise is in unchartered territory, but we aren't powerless and there are big opportunities to reimagine the role of science in decision making for policy and for the public. We can build something better for the future and I'm all in.
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Don't despair. The US science enterprise is in unchartered territory, but we aren't powerless and there are big opportunities to reimagine the role of science in decision making for policy and for the public. We can build something better for the future and I'm all in.
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For the sixth time in a row: PIK receives TOTAL E-QUALITY award for its equality strategy. ‘This confirms that PIK takes the issues of equality and diversity seriously,’ says Equality Officer Christine v. Bloh www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
November 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
For the sixth time in a row: PIK receives TOTAL E-QUALITY award for its equality strategy. ‘This confirms that PIK takes the issues of equality and diversity seriously,’ says Equality Officer Christine v. Bloh www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
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This weekend, the New York Times ran a story claiming Sierra Club’s values have diluted our mission. They couldn’t be more wrong. The list of their errors is too long for one social post, but we go over some examples in these slides.
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This weekend, the New York Times ran a story claiming Sierra Club’s values have diluted our mission. They couldn’t be more wrong. The list of their errors is too long for one social post, but we go over some examples in these slides.
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The Sierra Club is always evolving, but our mission stays constant: ensure everyone in this country has access to clean air, clean water, affordable clean energy, and public lands.
We’re focused on the work ahead. Onwards, together.
We’re focused on the work ahead. Onwards, together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Sierra Club is always evolving, but our mission stays constant: ensure everyone in this country has access to clean air, clean water, affordable clean energy, and public lands.
We’re focused on the work ahead. Onwards, together.
We’re focused on the work ahead. Onwards, together.
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Agreed! Shame on the @nytimes.com newsroom leaders’ shortsightedness & zero-sum game thinking. #COP30
Equality & #DiversityIsOurStrength, incl. in humanity’s work to #ActOnClimate, #bioDIVERSITY, human rights & more!
“Great minds think alike” (vs. with selfish divisions):
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Equality & #DiversityIsOurStrength, incl. in humanity’s work to #ActOnClimate, #bioDIVERSITY, human rights & more!
“Great minds think alike” (vs. with selfish divisions):
bsky.app/profile/pik-...
For the sixth time in a row: PIK receives TOTAL E-QUALITY award for its equality strategy. ‘This confirms that PIK takes the issues of equality and diversity seriously,’ says Equality Officer Christine v. Bloh www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Agreed! Shame on the @nytimes.com newsroom leaders’ shortsightedness & zero-sum game thinking. #COP30
Equality & #DiversityIsOurStrength, incl. in humanity’s work to #ActOnClimate, #bioDIVERSITY, human rights & more!
“Great minds think alike” (vs. with selfish divisions):
bsky.app/profile/pik-...
Equality & #DiversityIsOurStrength, incl. in humanity’s work to #ActOnClimate, #bioDIVERSITY, human rights & more!
“Great minds think alike” (vs. with selfish divisions):
bsky.app/profile/pik-...
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Honored to represent the Golden State in Brazil today — proof that clean energy and innovation strengthen our economy, communities, and planet.
While Donald Trump is busy handing the future to China, California continues to build and invest in it.
While Donald Trump is busy handing the future to China, California continues to build and invest in it.
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Honored to represent the Golden State in Brazil today — proof that clean energy and innovation strengthen our economy, communities, and planet.
While Donald Trump is busy handing the future to China, California continues to build and invest in it.
While Donald Trump is busy handing the future to China, California continues to build and invest in it.
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Bravo to all working on urgent #ClimateAction vs. those who keep profiting off our global demise.
There is no future for humanity & earthly life on an inhabitable planet!
#COP30 must not be another cop out! We have the renewable & efficiency solutions. All insist on their rapid implementation.
There is no future for humanity & earthly life on an inhabitable planet!
#COP30 must not be another cop out! We have the renewable & efficiency solutions. All insist on their rapid implementation.
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Thank you for being a real leader.
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Thank you for being a real leader.
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Thank you for being there to represent us.
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Thank you for being there to represent us.
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We’re in Brazil — one of the world’s great democracies, one of our biggest trading partners — and not a single person from the Trump Administration showed up.
That’s shameful.
That’s shameful.
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We’re in Brazil — one of the world’s great democracies, one of our biggest trading partners — and not a single person from the Trump Administration showed up.
That’s shameful.
That’s shameful.
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Yes: SHAME on Trump & the unethical, heartless & brainless Republican Party harming the world, #COP30 & so many in our U.S. who work to help all including #nature!
All #SaveEarth with daily #climate work for all alive now & all generations.
💙🌎🌍🌏🌳
#StopTrump & #StopTheGOP
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All #SaveEarth with daily #climate work for all alive now & all generations.
💙🌎🌍🌏🌳
#StopTrump & #StopTheGOP
bsky.app/profile/jane...
Bravo to all working on urgent #ClimateAction vs. those who keep profiting off our global demise.
There is no future for humanity & earthly life on an inhabitable planet!
#COP30 must not be another cop out! We have the renewable & efficiency solutions. All insist on their rapid implementation.
There is no future for humanity & earthly life on an inhabitable planet!
#COP30 must not be another cop out! We have the renewable & efficiency solutions. All insist on their rapid implementation.
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Yes: SHAME on Trump & the unethical, heartless & brainless Republican Party harming the world, #COP30 & so many in our U.S. who work to help all including #nature!
All #SaveEarth with daily #climate work for all alive now & all generations.
💙🌎🌍🌏🌳
#StopTrump & #StopTheGOP
bsky.app/profile/jane...
All #SaveEarth with daily #climate work for all alive now & all generations.
💙🌎🌍🌏🌳
#StopTrump & #StopTheGOP
bsky.app/profile/jane...
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Bravo to all working on urgent #ClimateAction vs. those who keep profiting off our global demise.
There is no future for humanity & earthly life on an inhabitable planet!
#COP30 must not be another cop out! We have the renewable & efficiency solutions. All insist on their rapid implementation.
There is no future for humanity & earthly life on an inhabitable planet!
#COP30 must not be another cop out! We have the renewable & efficiency solutions. All insist on their rapid implementation.
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Bravo to all working on urgent #ClimateAction vs. those who keep profiting off our global demise.
There is no future for humanity & earthly life on an inhabitable planet!
#COP30 must not be another cop out! We have the renewable & efficiency solutions. All insist on their rapid implementation.
There is no future for humanity & earthly life on an inhabitable planet!
#COP30 must not be another cop out! We have the renewable & efficiency solutions. All insist on their rapid implementation.
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People fought and died to defend our democracy.
We need a government and an economy that work for all of us, not just a handful of wealthy campaign donors.
That's the nationalism I believe in.
We need a government and an economy that work for all of us, not just a handful of wealthy campaign donors.
That's the nationalism I believe in.
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
People fought and died to defend our democracy.
We need a government and an economy that work for all of us, not just a handful of wealthy campaign donors.
That's the nationalism I believe in.
We need a government and an economy that work for all of us, not just a handful of wealthy campaign donors.
That's the nationalism I believe in.
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Cutting 30,000 jobs at the VA, which will put veterans' services at risk.
Firing federal workers across government, many of whom are veterans.
Gutting SNAP & Medicaid, which millions of veterans need.
Our vets defended us, and this is how the Trump regime is repaying them?
Firing federal workers across government, many of whom are veterans.
Gutting SNAP & Medicaid, which millions of veterans need.
Our vets defended us, and this is how the Trump regime is repaying them?
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Cutting 30,000 jobs at the VA, which will put veterans' services at risk.
Firing federal workers across government, many of whom are veterans.
Gutting SNAP & Medicaid, which millions of veterans need.
Our vets defended us, and this is how the Trump regime is repaying them?
Firing federal workers across government, many of whom are veterans.
Gutting SNAP & Medicaid, which millions of veterans need.
Our vets defended us, and this is how the Trump regime is repaying them?