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Paul Bierman
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Geoscientist, environmental historian, professor, author who cares deeply about our planet. Obsessed with snow, ice sheets, climate, and science as a way of knowing. Passionate about teaching, equality, and explaining Earth. https://www.paulbierman.net .. more

Environmental science 38%
Geology 28%

With climate change, floods like this are becoming more frequent. See 70,000+ images at uvm.edu/landscape. Follow us to see some of the best images!🧪
The Great Flood of 1927, which occurred from November 2nd to 4th, destroyed over 1,000 bridges and caused over $50 million (in 1927 USD) in damages across the state of Vermont.

Find more historical photos on our website, 🔗 in bio

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The Great Flood of 1927, which occurred from November 2nd to 4th, destroyed over 1,000 bridges and caused over $50 million (in 1927 USD) in damages across the state of Vermont.

Find more historical photos on our website, 🔗 in bio

Even my morning berries know.

Check out more than 70,000 images of Vermont as it was at
landscape.uvm.edu
Cows, snow, barns, cars and the building of the Interstate highway plus so much more.

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November 3rd, 1927, the Winooski River flooded along with other rivers throughout New England. This disaster struck Vermont the hardest, with 84 of the 85 total deaths being Vermonters, including the state’s Lieutenant Governor at the time, Samuel Hollister Jackson.

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November 3rd, 1927, the Winooski River flooded along with other rivers throughout New England. This disaster struck Vermont the hardest, with 84 of the 85 total deaths being Vermonters, including the state’s Lieutenant Governor at the time, Samuel Hollister Jackson.

nearly 7% of Vermonters said NO KINGS this weekend. Amazing.

an analogy for our country I fear.
omg!

"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...

"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
omg!

"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...

"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Exactly what it felt like in Vermont!!

"I left the parade full of the pleasure of being a part of a vast humanity"

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/o...
Opinion | The Rise of the Inflatable Chicken Resistance
www.nytimes.com

Exactly Bill
I should be used to it by now, but it's really weird to live in a country run by a gross pig

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I should be used to it by now, but it's really weird to live in a country run by a gross pig

This is what the presidency has sunk to. Embarrassing
and another thing: he’s not mad. please don’t put it in the newspaper that he got mad.

Yes bernie. You make me proud to be an American and a Vermonter.
Sanders: Today, October 18th 2025, there are more people out on the streets in more communities all over our country than we have ever seen in American history
and another thing: he’s not mad. please don’t put it in the newspaper that he got mad.
So no terrorism then?
Sanders: Today, October 18th 2025, there are more people out on the streets in more communities all over our country than we have ever seen in American history

So true. Resist.

No kings vermont turns out

Yes Bernie. Proud to be a Vermonter.

"Why are Republicans so clueless about women’s bodies?"
So worth the read. Not sure whether to laugh or cry.🧪

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Where do babies come from? Robert F Kennedy Jr doesn’t seem to know | Arwa Mahdawi
Science tells us that foetuses develop in the uterus, rather than the placenta – but the US health secretary has a different take. Why are Republicans so clueless about women’s bodies, asks Arwa Mahda...
www.theguardian.com

thank you! every politician should be making every person feel safe.
On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.
On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

Sounds so carbon efficient. Like burning coal.

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The Trump Administration seeks to ban Chinese airlines from flying US routes over Russia, as they have an "unequal" advantage.
Trump wants to ground Chinese airlines' advantage on US routes by making their flights hours longer
The Trump Administration seeks to ban Chinese airlines from flying US routes over Russia, as they have an "unequal" advantage.
www.businessinsider.com

uh, press freedoms...right.
BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

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Just when you thought that it couldn't get weirder with RFK...it's did.🧪

www.scientificamerican.com/article/rfk-...
RFK, Jr., Cites ‘Truly Appalling’ Studies to Tie Autism to Circumcision and Tylenol
Studies suggesting circumcision rates are linked with autism are “riddled with flaws”
www.scientificamerican.com
BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.