Pakkasem (kai-ou)
@pakkasem.bsky.social
Water and wetlands officer, IUCN
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Post three of a three-part series on some unique aspects of rivers and why they’re so challenging to manage. We’re exploring how rivers function as networks, their unique rhythms, and what that means for conservation and restoration.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Post three of a three-part series on some unique aspects of rivers and why they’re so challenging to manage. We’re exploring how rivers function as networks, their unique rhythms, and what that means for conservation and restoration.
predirections.substack.com/p/to-heal-a-...
predirections.substack.com/p/to-heal-a-...
Landscape change of Yom river and new Sukhothai city
August 31, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Landscape change of Yom river and new Sukhothai city
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Final day to submit your best ideas for naming our stormwater sampling robots! Learn more: www.sfei.org/news/help-us...
#NationalWaterQualityMonth #SanFranciscoBay
#NationalWaterQualityMonth #SanFranciscoBay
August 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Final day to submit your best ideas for naming our stormwater sampling robots! Learn more: www.sfei.org/news/help-us...
#NationalWaterQualityMonth #SanFranciscoBay
#NationalWaterQualityMonth #SanFranciscoBay
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“Smart cities also know that quality of bike-lanes is just as important as quantity, especially if what’s being built (or let’s be honest–what’s being painted) isn’t really safe, or comfortable.” — @brenttoderian.bsky.social in @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/90361034/if-...
August 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
“Smart cities also know that quality of bike-lanes is just as important as quantity, especially if what’s being built (or let’s be honest–what’s being painted) isn’t really safe, or comfortable.” — @brenttoderian.bsky.social in @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/90361034/if-...
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The cohesive sediment transport lectures of Professor Ray Krone (1991), including how SF Bay marshes work are now available on YouTube. Prepare to get deep in the mud. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Cohesive Sediment Transport and Behavior, graduate course lectures by Professor Ray B. Krone, 1991 - YouTube
UC Davis Professor Ray Krone was a founder of the field of cohesive sediment transport in the 1960s, related to sedimentation, erosion, and management of mud...
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August 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The cohesive sediment transport lectures of Professor Ray Krone (1991), including how SF Bay marshes work are now available on YouTube. Prepare to get deep in the mud. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Southern Water customers pay the highest water bills in England, yet pipes are haemhorraging water + investment in infrastructure to prevent water shortage has been paltry. Now, the Test, a precious, fragile chalk stream, is paying the price:
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www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Southern Water applies for permission to draw water from rare chalk stream
Environment secretary urged to stop drought order that could damage the ecology of River Test in Hampshire
www.theguardian.com
August 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Southern Water customers pay the highest water bills in England, yet pipes are haemhorraging water + investment in infrastructure to prevent water shortage has been paltry. Now, the Test, a precious, fragile chalk stream, is paying the price:
🧵 1/12
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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The anti-science Trumpers may be planning to destroy two working satellites that provide vital measurements about carbon dioxide & climate (and data that forecasts crop yield, drought conditions, & more). They cost $750 million to make but only $15 million/yr to operate.
www.npr.org/2025/08/04/n...
www.npr.org/2025/08/04/n...
Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose
The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.
www.npr.org
August 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The anti-science Trumpers may be planning to destroy two working satellites that provide vital measurements about carbon dioxide & climate (and data that forecasts crop yield, drought conditions, & more). They cost $750 million to make but only $15 million/yr to operate.
www.npr.org/2025/08/04/n...
www.npr.org/2025/08/04/n...
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#NewReport: The Global Wetland Outlook 2025 is now live!
Dive into the latest global data on wetland extent, loss and restoration and discover the solutions we need to secure the future of these vital ecosystems.
global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
Dive into the latest global data on wetland extent, loss and restoration and discover the solutions we need to secure the future of these vital ecosystems.
global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
July 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#NewReport: The Global Wetland Outlook 2025 is now live!
Dive into the latest global data on wetland extent, loss and restoration and discover the solutions we need to secure the future of these vital ecosystems.
global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
Dive into the latest global data on wetland extent, loss and restoration and discover the solutions we need to secure the future of these vital ecosystems.
global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
This is the book that brings me into the world of landscape ecology.
June 28, 2025 at 6:12 AM
This is the book that brings me into the world of landscape ecology.
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As reservoirs across the country empty out, Watershed's @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social exposes the haphazard abstraction system that rewards businesses the more water they use.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How England’s outdated water tracking system leaves regulators in the dark
Experts warn accurately monitoring consumption by bulk users such as farmers, datacentres and businesses can be all but impossible
www.theguardian.com
June 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
As reservoirs across the country empty out, Watershed's @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social exposes the haphazard abstraction system that rewards businesses the more water they use.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Natural Flood Management: restoring peatlands, wetlands, nature friendly farming, needs to be expanded says @floodmary.bsky.social , to reduce flood risk at a landscape level.
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@thefloodhub.bsky.social
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@thefloodhub.bsky.social
thefloodhub.co.uk/nfm/
June 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Natural Flood Management: restoring peatlands, wetlands, nature friendly farming, needs to be expanded says @floodmary.bsky.social , to reduce flood risk at a landscape level.
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@thefloodhub.bsky.social
thefloodhub.co.uk/nfm/
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@thefloodhub.bsky.social
thefloodhub.co.uk/nfm/
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BBC File on 4 uncovered that 205,000 properties were built between 2013 - 2022 in Flood Zone 3 - the areas with the absolute highest risk of flooding. Building in these zones is dooming people to endure flooding.
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File on 4 Investigates - Hell and High Water: Are we ready for the floods? - BBC Sounds
Is enough being done to protect people from flooding?
www.bbc.co.uk
June 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
BBC File on 4 uncovered that 205,000 properties were built between 2013 - 2022 in Flood Zone 3 - the areas with the absolute highest risk of flooding. Building in these zones is dooming people to endure flooding.
4/10
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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💧River restoration brings the natural meanders back to #watercourses.
🎥 Check out this animation which shows the damaging effects on the environment when straightening river channels, and the multiple benefits created when this is reversed➡️ youtu.be/FVGNbLJkzTI
🎥 Check out this animation which shows the damaging effects on the environment when straightening river channels, and the multiple benefits created when this is reversed➡️ youtu.be/FVGNbLJkzTI
Rivers - a natural solution to climate change. An animation film by the Environment Agency.
YouTube video by Cumbria Wildlife Trust
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June 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
💧River restoration brings the natural meanders back to #watercourses.
🎥 Check out this animation which shows the damaging effects on the environment when straightening river channels, and the multiple benefits created when this is reversed➡️ youtu.be/FVGNbLJkzTI
🎥 Check out this animation which shows the damaging effects on the environment when straightening river channels, and the multiple benefits created when this is reversed➡️ youtu.be/FVGNbLJkzTI
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💧Floodplains are great at storing water, they act like giant sponges which collect and retain the excess water when a river has overtopped its banks during high flow.
Check out this @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social video to see how valuable #floodplains are🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwWN...
Check out this @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social video to see how valuable #floodplains are🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwWN...
June 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
💧Floodplains are great at storing water, they act like giant sponges which collect and retain the excess water when a river has overtopped its banks during high flow.
Check out this @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social video to see how valuable #floodplains are🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwWN...
Check out this @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social video to see how valuable #floodplains are🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwWN...
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"Flooding only happens in winter." ❌
🌊 Flash flooding can occur at any time, regardless of the season, and the severity can be just as intense, even during the warmer months❗
Download the resource here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
🌊 Flash flooding can occur at any time, regardless of the season, and the severity can be just as intense, even during the warmer months❗
Download the resource here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
June 3, 2025 at 7:05 AM
"Flooding only happens in winter." ❌
🌊 Flash flooding can occur at any time, regardless of the season, and the severity can be just as intense, even during the warmer months❗
Download the resource here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
🌊 Flash flooding can occur at any time, regardless of the season, and the severity can be just as intense, even during the warmer months❗
Download the resource here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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THREAD: I’m going to share this thread here to clearly state my perspective on electric vehicles, car dependency and better cities, for all those who frequently ask me about it, including media, elected leaders and many others. Here goes. Please share it frequently if you think it will help. 🧵#EVS
November 11, 2024 at 11:11 PM
THREAD: I’m going to share this thread here to clearly state my perspective on electric vehicles, car dependency and better cities, for all those who frequently ask me about it, including media, elected leaders and many others. Here goes. Please share it frequently if you think it will help. 🧵#EVS
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"The only plan that makes sense for...companies investing vast sums in...remaining shale acreage in America is to take...profits...left & use them for stock buybacks & dividends...they privatize profits. And then they will hand the bill to the American public for the cleanup".
More on why this is happening
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U.S. Oil Industry Peaks as “the days of easy oil are over”
In October, shortly after Exxon and Chevron announced over $100 billion in combined acquisitions, oilfield services company Halliburton’s CEO Jeff Miller warned about the reality of producing oil in t...
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May 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"The only plan that makes sense for...companies investing vast sums in...remaining shale acreage in America is to take...profits...left & use them for stock buybacks & dividends...they privatize profits. And then they will hand the bill to the American public for the cleanup".
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New research shows the depletion of groundwater in the Colorado River Basin far exceeds losses from the river’s reservoirs. Scientists say overpumping is leading to alarmingly rapid declines at a time when climate change is putting growing strains on water supplies. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Groundwater is rapidly declining in the Colorado River Basin, satellite data show
As the Colorado River’s reservoirs have declined, even larger amounts of groundwater have been drained from aquifers. Using satellite data, scientists have estimated the vast water losses.
www.latimes.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
New research shows the depletion of groundwater in the Colorado River Basin far exceeds losses from the river’s reservoirs. Scientists say overpumping is leading to alarmingly rapid declines at a time when climate change is putting growing strains on water supplies. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Trump fired over 1,000 National Park staff in February, and most still haven’t been reinstated. The $45 million he’s wasting on a military parade for his birthday could have paid their salaries for over a year.
May 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Trump fired over 1,000 National Park staff in February, and most still haven’t been reinstated. The $45 million he’s wasting on a military parade for his birthday could have paid their salaries for over a year.
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kids literally wanted to grow up and be public servants because of Richard Scarry.
May 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
kids literally wanted to grow up and be public servants because of Richard Scarry.
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Report: record number of river-blocking barriers removed in Europe 🙌
The gathering momentum to rewild and rewind Europe's rivers has a host of benefits:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The gathering momentum to rewild and rewind Europe's rivers has a host of benefits:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Record number of river-blocking barriers removed in Europe, report says
Hundreds of dams, weirs, culverts and sluices dismantled in 2024 to help waterways resume natural course
www.theguardian.com
May 16, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Report: record number of river-blocking barriers removed in Europe 🙌
The gathering momentum to rewild and rewind Europe's rivers has a host of benefits:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The gathering momentum to rewild and rewind Europe's rivers has a host of benefits:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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🆕 Learn about #SustainableCities and hear from the top experts and organizations working to build cities that are good for people, nature and the climate in our new starter pack! 🌆 🌎
Follow and share! ➡️ go.bsky.app/DipgnB5
Follow and share! ➡️ go.bsky.app/DipgnB5
May 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🆕 Learn about #SustainableCities and hear from the top experts and organizations working to build cities that are good for people, nature and the climate in our new starter pack! 🌆 🌎
Follow and share! ➡️ go.bsky.app/DipgnB5
Follow and share! ➡️ go.bsky.app/DipgnB5
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Hells Librarians🔥 #LibrarySky #ReadToLive
May 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Hells Librarians🔥 #LibrarySky #ReadToLive
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On a Dammed River, Amazon Villagers Fight to Restore the Flow
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On a Dammed River, Amazon Villagers Fight to Restore the Flow
Indigenous communities that rely on the natural flow of the Xingu River have long fought the Belo Monte dam in Brazil. With the dam now up for relicensing, they are urging the government to allow more...
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May 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
On a Dammed River, Amazon Villagers Fight to Restore the Flow
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