Julie Lockwood
@lockwoodlab.bsky.social
Distinguished Professor and Director, Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute
Biodiversity conservation, invasive species, wildlife trade, eDNA, climate change
Lockwoodlab.com
sites.rutgers.edu/edna/
Biodiversity conservation, invasive species, wildlife trade, eDNA, climate change
Lockwoodlab.com
sites.rutgers.edu/edna/
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Wildlife belongs in the wild, not hung up on walls as decoration 🦇🦇
That's why we're urging #Amazon to stop selling painted woolly #bats so their populations can again flourish in the wild — where they belong.
Join us ➡️ bit.ly/4alANJt
That's why we're urging #Amazon to stop selling painted woolly #bats so their populations can again flourish in the wild — where they belong.
Join us ➡️ bit.ly/4alANJt
February 10, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Wildlife belongs in the wild, not hung up on walls as decoration 🦇🦇
That's why we're urging #Amazon to stop selling painted woolly #bats so their populations can again flourish in the wild — where they belong.
Join us ➡️ bit.ly/4alANJt
That's why we're urging #Amazon to stop selling painted woolly #bats so their populations can again flourish in the wild — where they belong.
Join us ➡️ bit.ly/4alANJt
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RCEI affiliate Corday Selden, assistant professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, has been selected to receive The Oceanography Society (TOS) Early Career Award. The honor ....
Read and learn more about Seldon's work at tinyurl.com/5n8c87bu
Read and learn more about Seldon's work at tinyurl.com/5n8c87bu
February 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
RCEI affiliate Corday Selden, assistant professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, has been selected to receive The Oceanography Society (TOS) Early Career Award. The honor ....
Read and learn more about Seldon's work at tinyurl.com/5n8c87bu
Read and learn more about Seldon's work at tinyurl.com/5n8c87bu
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If interested, check our own related papers: Identifying Priorities, Targets, and Actions for the Long-term Social and Ecological Management of Invasive Non-Native Species link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Identifying Priorities, Targets, and Actions for the Long-term Social and Ecological Management of Invasive Non-Native Species - Environmental Management
Formulating effective management plans for addressing the impacts of invasive non-native species (INNS) requires the definition of clear priorities and tangible targets, and the recognition of the plu...
link.springer.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:13 PM
If interested, check our own related papers: Identifying Priorities, Targets, and Actions for the Long-term Social and Ecological Management of Invasive Non-Native Species link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Realizing and assessing social successes in invasive species management 🌎🌐🧪 conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Realizing and assessing social successes in invasive species management
Each year untold numbers of land managers and volunteers work individually and collectively to manage invasive plant, animal, and insect species. Whether such efforts are deemed successful depends on...
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Realizing and assessing social successes in invasive species management 🌎🌐🧪 conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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IPBES: Four key takeaways on how nature loss threatens the global economy
nature loss is one of the most “serious threats” to businesses, but “it often seems more profitable to businesses to degrade biodiversity than to protect it”
www.carbonbrief.org/ipbes-four-k...
nature loss is one of the most “serious threats” to businesses, but “it often seems more profitable to businesses to degrade biodiversity than to protect it”
www.carbonbrief.org/ipbes-four-k...
IPBES: Four key takeaways on how nature loss threatens the global economy - Carbon Brief
The "undervaluing" of nature by businesses is fuelling its decline and putting the global economy at risk, according to a major new report.
www.carbonbrief.org
February 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
IPBES: Four key takeaways on how nature loss threatens the global economy
nature loss is one of the most “serious threats” to businesses, but “it often seems more profitable to businesses to degrade biodiversity than to protect it”
www.carbonbrief.org/ipbes-four-k...
nature loss is one of the most “serious threats” to businesses, but “it often seems more profitable to businesses to degrade biodiversity than to protect it”
www.carbonbrief.org/ipbes-four-k...
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Important from Arne Duncan and David Pressman:
"There is little effort among university leaders to coordinate a political response to attacks on academic independence by the administration. Appeasement is being coordinated while resistance is not."
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
"There is little effort among university leaders to coordinate a political response to attacks on academic independence by the administration. Appeasement is being coordinated while resistance is not."
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Universities are sending Trump a dangerous message
Higher education is under attack. Drop the appeasement.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Important from Arne Duncan and David Pressman:
"There is little effort among university leaders to coordinate a political response to attacks on academic independence by the administration. Appeasement is being coordinated while resistance is not."
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
"There is little effort among university leaders to coordinate a political response to attacks on academic independence by the administration. Appeasement is being coordinated while resistance is not."
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Awesome to be working alongside the Australian Wildlife Conservancy and several other partner organisations on this exciting new project. www.australianwildlife.org/news-and-res...
Historical eDNA unlocks clues of Australia’s wildlife past
Innovative new research project aims to shed light on the historical ranges of some of Australia’s most threatened species.
www.australianwildlife.org
February 10, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Awesome to be working alongside the Australian Wildlife Conservancy and several other partner organisations on this exciting new project. www.australianwildlife.org/news-and-res...
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”Ipbes found that all businesses, even those seemingly far-removed from it, rely on the services nature provides for free, from clean water to fertile soils.”
#Biodiversity
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Biodiversity
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ipbes report: Nature loss could spell extinction for businesses
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
www.bbc.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
”Ipbes found that all businesses, even those seemingly far-removed from it, rely on the services nature provides for free, from clean water to fertile soils.”
#Biodiversity
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Biodiversity
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Not all solar panels are set up the same way. Some are fixed in place, tilted toward the sun. Others track the sun’s movement throughout the day. Scientists have long known that adding a special coating to solar panels helps them capture more sunlight...
Read and learn more at tinyurl.com/3n3y92xc
Read and learn more at tinyurl.com/3n3y92xc
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Not all solar panels are set up the same way. Some are fixed in place, tilted toward the sun. Others track the sun’s movement throughout the day. Scientists have long known that adding a special coating to solar panels helps them capture more sunlight...
Read and learn more at tinyurl.com/3n3y92xc
Read and learn more at tinyurl.com/3n3y92xc
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New special feature!🌍🧪
Here, our guest editors research at the cutting edge of the AI–ecology interface, focusing on work that advances the state of both fields beyond proof-of-concept to true interdisciplinary insight.
Read the full collection👇️
buff.ly/GbMxxmW
Here, our guest editors research at the cutting edge of the AI–ecology interface, focusing on work that advances the state of both fields beyond proof-of-concept to true interdisciplinary insight.
Read the full collection👇️
buff.ly/GbMxxmW
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
New special feature!🌍🧪
Here, our guest editors research at the cutting edge of the AI–ecology interface, focusing on work that advances the state of both fields beyond proof-of-concept to true interdisciplinary insight.
Read the full collection👇️
buff.ly/GbMxxmW
Here, our guest editors research at the cutting edge of the AI–ecology interface, focusing on work that advances the state of both fields beyond proof-of-concept to true interdisciplinary insight.
Read the full collection👇️
buff.ly/GbMxxmW
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There’s a wolf in LA for the first time in 100 years. A collared gray wolf entered the mountains of north Los Angeles County yesterday. Known as “BEY03F” she traveled hundreds of miles from her pack in Plumas County crossing highways, mountains, creeks and valleys.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
A wolf has come to Los Angeles County for the first time in more than a century
Around 6 a.m. Saturday, the 3-year-old female arrived in the mountains north of Santa Clarita, as tracked by a GPS collar.
www.latimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM
There’s a wolf in LA for the first time in 100 years. A collared gray wolf entered the mountains of north Los Angeles County yesterday. Known as “BEY03F” she traveled hundreds of miles from her pack in Plumas County crossing highways, mountains, creeks and valleys.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
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It’s official! After years of hard work by IPBES experts, the #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report is approved by the Plenary at #IPBES12!
Congratulations to all on this achievement for people and #nature!
Thank you to all who contributed to this successful outcome.
Congratulations to all on this achievement for people and #nature!
Thank you to all who contributed to this successful outcome.
February 8, 2026 at 12:42 PM
It’s official! After years of hard work by IPBES experts, the #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report is approved by the Plenary at #IPBES12!
Congratulations to all on this achievement for people and #nature!
Thank you to all who contributed to this successful outcome.
Congratulations to all on this achievement for people and #nature!
Thank you to all who contributed to this successful outcome.
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Bea Kim is an Olympian, @protectourwinters.bsky.social member + climate advocate.
“The world is changing. Glaciers are melting that we’re riding on. Each year we wonder if there will even be enough snow for us to do what we love. I couldn't watch it happen and not say anything about it,” she says.
“The world is changing. Glaciers are melting that we’re riding on. Each year we wonder if there will even be enough snow for us to do what we love. I couldn't watch it happen and not say anything about it,” she says.
How snowboarder Bea Kim fights climate change through her words and wardrobe
The 19-year-old U.S. snowboarding star is fighting climate change to help protect the planet and the sport she loves.
www.nbcmiami.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Bea Kim is an Olympian, @protectourwinters.bsky.social member + climate advocate.
“The world is changing. Glaciers are melting that we’re riding on. Each year we wonder if there will even be enough snow for us to do what we love. I couldn't watch it happen and not say anything about it,” she says.
“The world is changing. Glaciers are melting that we’re riding on. Each year we wonder if there will even be enough snow for us to do what we love. I couldn't watch it happen and not say anything about it,” she says.
Reposted by Julie Lockwood
Reposted by Julie Lockwood
Looking at #Biodiversity #DigitalTwins that utilise Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) principles to help transform research and decision-making 🌍
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
#BiodiversityDigitalTwin #BiodiversityAction #Ecosystems
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
#BiodiversityDigitalTwin #BiodiversityAction #Ecosystems
FAIR digital twins for biodiversity: enabling data, model, and workflow integration - npj Biodiversity
npj Biodiversity - FAIR digital twins for biodiversity: enabling data, model, and workflow integration
www.nature.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Looking at #Biodiversity #DigitalTwins that utilise Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (FAIR) principles to help transform research and decision-making 🌍
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
#BiodiversityDigitalTwin #BiodiversityAction #Ecosystems
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
#BiodiversityDigitalTwin #BiodiversityAction #Ecosystems
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"Professors Are Being Watched: ‘We’ve Never Seen This Much Surveillance’"
"Scrutiny of university classrooms is being formalized, with new laws requiring professors to post syllabuses and tip lines for students to complain."
Gift link 🎁
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/u...
"Scrutiny of university classrooms is being formalized, with new laws requiring professors to post syllabuses and tip lines for students to complain."
Gift link 🎁
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/u...
Professors Are Being Watched: ‘We’ve Never Seen This Much Surveillance’
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM
"Professors Are Being Watched: ‘We’ve Never Seen This Much Surveillance’"
"Scrutiny of university classrooms is being formalized, with new laws requiring professors to post syllabuses and tip lines for students to complain."
Gift link 🎁
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/u...
"Scrutiny of university classrooms is being formalized, with new laws requiring professors to post syllabuses and tip lines for students to complain."
Gift link 🎁
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/u...
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Many people think that eating insects could be a good solution to climate change.
Nope. Not really.
Read more here, and see why Project Drawdown says this is "Not Recommended" as a climate solution.
drawdown.org/explorer/dep...
Nope. Not really.
Read more here, and see why Project Drawdown says this is "Not Recommended" as a climate solution.
drawdown.org/explorer/dep...
Deploy Insect Farming for Food and Feed
This solution involves industrially farming insects, such as crickets, mealworms, and black soldier fly larvae, to produce protein for human consumption, livestock feed, or pet food that is less resou...
drawdown.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Many people think that eating insects could be a good solution to climate change.
Nope. Not really.
Read more here, and see why Project Drawdown says this is "Not Recommended" as a climate solution.
drawdown.org/explorer/dep...
Nope. Not really.
Read more here, and see why Project Drawdown says this is "Not Recommended" as a climate solution.
drawdown.org/explorer/dep...
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North Atlantic pilot whales now have 60% lower concentrations of some PFAS than 10 years ago, since manufacturers began phasing out production in the early 2000s. The study also reveals “regrettable substitution,” of similar chemicals that cause comparable harm. 🧪🌎
news.mongabay.com/2026/02/lowe...
news.mongabay.com/2026/02/lowe...
Lower levels of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in North Atlantic whales show regulations work: Study
North Atlantic long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) now have 60% lower concentrations of some legacy PFAS than they did a decade ago, offering rare good news about the effectiveness of chemic...
news.mongabay.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM
North Atlantic pilot whales now have 60% lower concentrations of some PFAS than 10 years ago, since manufacturers began phasing out production in the early 2000s. The study also reveals “regrettable substitution,” of similar chemicals that cause comparable harm. 🧪🌎
news.mongabay.com/2026/02/lowe...
news.mongabay.com/2026/02/lowe...
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An article from Media Matters for America covers a recent CNN segment that invited Rutgers University climate scientist, lead author on U.N. climate assessments, and RCEI affiliate Robert Kopp on air to push back against a common piece of climate misinformation...
Read more at tinyurl.com/yc8ffa5y
Read more at tinyurl.com/yc8ffa5y
February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
An article from Media Matters for America covers a recent CNN segment that invited Rutgers University climate scientist, lead author on U.N. climate assessments, and RCEI affiliate Robert Kopp on air to push back against a common piece of climate misinformation...
Read more at tinyurl.com/yc8ffa5y
Read more at tinyurl.com/yc8ffa5y
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#Biodiversity #loss is continuing at an “unprecedented rate,” but ”when it comes to conserving biodiversity, stronger #evidence for what works & what doesn’t is sorely needed” state @nature.com editors. They highlight recent evidence #synthesis projects & the need for action doi.org/10.1038/d415...
February 6, 2026 at 12:18 PM
#Biodiversity #loss is continuing at an “unprecedented rate,” but ”when it comes to conserving biodiversity, stronger #evidence for what works & what doesn’t is sorely needed” state @nature.com editors. They highlight recent evidence #synthesis projects & the need for action doi.org/10.1038/d415...
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Agrivoltaics: "not just a land-sharing concept, but a systems-level solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
‘Agrivoltaics is not just a land-sharing concept, but a systems-level solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges’
Scientists have conducted a six-sphere literature analysis of agrivoltaics, considering sustainability, soil–crop productivity, socioeconomic resilience, solar power generation, spatial efficiency, an...
www.pv-magazine.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Agrivoltaics: "not just a land-sharing concept, but a systems-level solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
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🎶 How do electricity markets affect riverine communities? New study explores how the 'rhythms' of Colombia's Sogamoso River and its riverside communities are shaped by price bidding decisions and national energy policies
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/U1smp18
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/U1smp18
February 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🎶 How do electricity markets affect riverine communities? New study explores how the 'rhythms' of Colombia's Sogamoso River and its riverside communities are shaped by price bidding decisions and national energy policies
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/U1smp18
📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/U1smp18
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The utilities want to stop you from using Plug-In solar with fees and red tape. You can help by asking your state rep to pass SB 868. SB 868 would let you use these panels without needing permission from the utility, so long as the panels meet electrical safety standards.
#pluginsolar
#pluginPV
#pluginsolar
#pluginPV
February 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The utilities want to stop you from using Plug-In solar with fees and red tape. You can help by asking your state rep to pass SB 868. SB 868 would let you use these panels without needing permission from the utility, so long as the panels meet electrical safety standards.
#pluginsolar
#pluginPV
#pluginsolar
#pluginPV
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More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats
More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats
Only 180 bats survived intense heat in South Australian town, including 34 babies that carers say face months of recovery
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats