M. Goud Collins
@sciencecooperation.bsky.social
Geology. Oceanography. Originated in SC. IIASA. International cooperation in research. Learning to love negotiation.
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When Toad got home, he said, “Tomorrow I will get to work and rake all of my own leaves.”
November 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
When Toad got home, he said, “Tomorrow I will get to work and rake all of my own leaves.”
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If you are a climate journalist – especially reporting at COP30 – please bookmark the database to help you find new and diverse voices for your reporting. 📝
If you are a climate expert from a global south country, I welcome you to add your name to the database. 📨
bit.ly/GSClimateDatabase
4/4
If you are a climate expert from a global south country, I welcome you to add your name to the database. 📨
bit.ly/GSClimateDatabase
4/4
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
If you are a climate journalist – especially reporting at COP30 – please bookmark the database to help you find new and diverse voices for your reporting. 📝
If you are a climate expert from a global south country, I welcome you to add your name to the database. 📨
bit.ly/GSClimateDatabase
4/4
If you are a climate expert from a global south country, I welcome you to add your name to the database. 📨
bit.ly/GSClimateDatabase
4/4
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As @cop30brazil.bsky.social kicks off today, WHOI senior scientist Ken Buesseler will be there, representing marine science at the #OceanPavilion co-organized by WHOI and @scrippsocean.bsky.social
📲Read or listen to his full interview on @wcai-npr.bsky.social: go.whoi.edu/wcai-cop30
📲Read or listen to his full interview on @wcai-npr.bsky.social: go.whoi.edu/wcai-cop30
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As @cop30brazil.bsky.social kicks off today, WHOI senior scientist Ken Buesseler will be there, representing marine science at the #OceanPavilion co-organized by WHOI and @scrippsocean.bsky.social
📲Read or listen to his full interview on @wcai-npr.bsky.social: go.whoi.edu/wcai-cop30
📲Read or listen to his full interview on @wcai-npr.bsky.social: go.whoi.edu/wcai-cop30
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Today is the official launch of this year's @unep.org #EmissionsGap report.
It's title says it all
OFF TARGET
that's true for progress, NDCs and implementation
It's title says it all
OFF TARGET
that's true for progress, NDCs and implementation
New national climate plans have barely moved the needle on limiting global warming. Yet there is hope.
According to UNEP's latest #EmissionsGap Report, accelerated adoption of renewable energy and falling costs mean we have the tools to cut emissions now: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
According to UNEP's latest #EmissionsGap Report, accelerated adoption of renewable energy and falling costs mean we have the tools to cut emissions now: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
November 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Today is the official launch of this year's @unep.org #EmissionsGap report.
It's title says it all
OFF TARGET
that's true for progress, NDCs and implementation
It's title says it all
OFF TARGET
that's true for progress, NDCs and implementation
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The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
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Congratulations to Naomi Oreskes – laureate of the Volvo Environment Prize 2025!
She is awarded the 2025 prize for her groundbreaking research on scientific consensus, climate change, and the often-turbulent journey toward truth in science.
Learn more: www.environment-prize.com/laureates/na...
She is awarded the 2025 prize for her groundbreaking research on scientific consensus, climate change, and the often-turbulent journey toward truth in science.
Learn more: www.environment-prize.com/laureates/na...
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Congratulations to Naomi Oreskes – laureate of the Volvo Environment Prize 2025!
She is awarded the 2025 prize for her groundbreaking research on scientific consensus, climate change, and the often-turbulent journey toward truth in science.
Learn more: www.environment-prize.com/laureates/na...
She is awarded the 2025 prize for her groundbreaking research on scientific consensus, climate change, and the often-turbulent journey toward truth in science.
Learn more: www.environment-prize.com/laureates/na...
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I've seen this go by a few times on TikTok now and I have to say, I love this idea. We need a way to convince people to keep running even if they don't win, maybe building the loss into it as a troll move is the secret.
November 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I've seen this go by a few times on TikTok now and I have to say, I love this idea. We need a way to convince people to keep running even if they don't win, maybe building the loss into it as a troll move is the secret.
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serious note: they're gonna try 5x harder to sabotage the midterms after tonight and we're gonna have to organize on a literally historic scale to stop them
really obvious now why trump and the republican party have been working so hard to prevent fair elections lol they know
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
serious note: they're gonna try 5x harder to sabotage the midterms after tonight and we're gonna have to organize on a literally historic scale to stop them
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters have spent the past week diving into the eye of Melissa — a storm of historic ferocity — to gather life-saving data.
And, with the government shut down, they have done it all without pay.
https://cnn.it/47Mqkqt
And, with the government shut down, they have done it all without pay.
https://cnn.it/47Mqkqt
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters have spent the past week diving into the eye of Melissa — a storm of historic ferocity — to gather life-saving data.
And, with the government shut down, they have done it all without pay.
https://cnn.it/47Mqkqt
And, with the government shut down, they have done it all without pay.
https://cnn.it/47Mqkqt
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"It’s a scandal the U.S. is pulling back from efforts to address environmental challenges,” said Peter Gleick. “The rest of the world should ignore efforts by the US to delay progress on these problems… and I’m hopeful that other countries will continue to step up.”
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Humanity is on path toward 'climate chaos,' scientists warn
Global use of fossil fuels rose to a new record last year, releasing even more greenhouse gases. Humanity is 'hurtling toward climate chaos,' scientists warn.
www.latimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"It’s a scandal the U.S. is pulling back from efforts to address environmental challenges,” said Peter Gleick. “The rest of the world should ignore efforts by the US to delay progress on these problems… and I’m hopeful that other countries will continue to step up.”
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
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If you think that professors exist as repositories of knowledge that students ask for answers, you’re missing the entire point of a college education.
We’re here to teach students how to do research, how to analyze and argue, how to think for themselves — how to find the answers on their own.
We’re here to teach students how to do research, how to analyze and argue, how to think for themselves — how to find the answers on their own.
Wow. Just wow.
"Students pay premium prices for information that AI now delivers instantly and for free. A business student can ask ChatGPT to explain supply chain optimization or generate market analysis in seconds. The traditional lecture-and-test model faces its Blockbuster moment."
"Students pay premium prices for information that AI now delivers instantly and for free. A business student can ask ChatGPT to explain supply chain optimization or generate market analysis in seconds. The traditional lecture-and-test model faces its Blockbuster moment."
When Knowledge is Free, What are Professors For?
Higher Education Must Stop Competing with AI on Information and Start Teaching What Machines Can’t Do
www.forbes.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
If you think that professors exist as repositories of knowledge that students ask for answers, you’re missing the entire point of a college education.
We’re here to teach students how to do research, how to analyze and argue, how to think for themselves — how to find the answers on their own.
We’re here to teach students how to do research, how to analyze and argue, how to think for themselves — how to find the answers on their own.
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We have reached the first climate tipping point🚨
To prevent further tipping points we must do everything we can to rapidly reduce heating and “𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁”.
Those were the words of Lena Höglund Isaksson @iiasa.ac.at, keynote speaker at a #MethaneMatters coalition conference held today.
To prevent further tipping points we must do everything we can to rapidly reduce heating and “𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁”.
Those were the words of Lena Höglund Isaksson @iiasa.ac.at, keynote speaker at a #MethaneMatters coalition conference held today.
October 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We have reached the first climate tipping point🚨
To prevent further tipping points we must do everything we can to rapidly reduce heating and “𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁”.
Those were the words of Lena Höglund Isaksson @iiasa.ac.at, keynote speaker at a #MethaneMatters coalition conference held today.
To prevent further tipping points we must do everything we can to rapidly reduce heating and “𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁”.
Those were the words of Lena Höglund Isaksson @iiasa.ac.at, keynote speaker at a #MethaneMatters coalition conference held today.
NC grassroots groups are laying the groundwork for reclaiming the state from the GOP political takeover of the 2010s.
Chris Murphy will open the event, making the case for supporting the coalition that's doing the hard work of organizing. Then we hear from one of those groups - Down Home NC.
Chris Murphy will open the event, making the case for supporting the coalition that's doing the hard work of organizing. Then we hear from one of those groups - Down Home NC.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
NC grassroots groups are laying the groundwork for reclaiming the state from the GOP political takeover of the 2010s.
Chris Murphy will open the event, making the case for supporting the coalition that's doing the hard work of organizing. Then we hear from one of those groups - Down Home NC.
Chris Murphy will open the event, making the case for supporting the coalition that's doing the hard work of organizing. Then we hear from one of those groups - Down Home NC.
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Fantastic news! Julie Huber @julesdeep.bsky.social was just awarded the prestigious Rachel Carson Lecture by @agu.org! Not only well deserved, but also a fitting tribute. Rachel Carson was one of Julie’s childhood heroes that guided her path. Congratulations Julie!! 🎉🙌 www.whoi.edu/press-room/n...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Julie Huber Awarded Prestigious Rachel Carson Lecture by the American Geophysical Union
WHOI’s Julie Huber Awarded Prestigious Rachel Carson Lecture by the AGU
www.whoi.edu
October 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Fantastic news! Julie Huber @julesdeep.bsky.social was just awarded the prestigious Rachel Carson Lecture by @agu.org! Not only well deserved, but also a fitting tribute. Rachel Carson was one of Julie’s childhood heroes that guided her path. Congratulations Julie!! 🎉🙌 www.whoi.edu/press-room/n...
Congratulations! Crucial topic— and IIASA is the right place to define the issues and explore solutions.
🎬 And that’s a wrap on the #OvershootConference!
A huge thank you to our Scientific Steering Committee, Organizing Committee, and every single speaker and participant whose insights, questions, and collaboration made this event such a success.
A huge thank you to our Scientific Steering Committee, Organizing Committee, and every single speaker and participant whose insights, questions, and collaboration made this event such a success.
October 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Congratulations! Crucial topic— and IIASA is the right place to define the issues and explore solutions.
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We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, the pioneering conservationist, champion for wildlife, and unwavering voice for the planet.
This photo from our 2021 Annual Meeting honored her extraordinary impact. Her legacy will continue to inspire.
This photo from our 2021 Annual Meeting honored her extraordinary impact. Her legacy will continue to inspire.
October 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, the pioneering conservationist, champion for wildlife, and unwavering voice for the planet.
This photo from our 2021 Annual Meeting honored her extraordinary impact. Her legacy will continue to inspire.
This photo from our 2021 Annual Meeting honored her extraordinary impact. Her legacy will continue to inspire.
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🌍 The first international #OvershootConference kicked off at IIASA today with an inspiring plenary session that set the tone for an important week of dialogue on pathways beyond overshoot.
September 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🌍 The first international #OvershootConference kicked off at IIASA today with an inspiring plenary session that set the tone for an important week of dialogue on pathways beyond overshoot.
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Sometimes it's weird to live in a country where the govt can just ... do good things.
The Irish government has released a report on the benefits of the pilot for a Basic Income for the Arts, and in a total shocker, it seems like it was good for the country as well as the artists.
Nobody could have seen this coming.
#SpeirGorm #UBI
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Nobody could have seen this coming.
#SpeirGorm #UBI
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Basic Income for the Arts pilot produced over €100 million in Social and Economic Benefits
www.gov.ie
September 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Sometimes it's weird to live in a country where the govt can just ... do good things.
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History made for the ocean: #BBNJ Agreement enters into force, protecting high seas & deep seabed, safeguarding life under water.
“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social
“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM
History made for the ocean: #BBNJ Agreement enters into force, protecting high seas & deep seabed, safeguarding life under water.
“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social
“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social
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US to retire its only icebreaker, stranding polar research - new article posted today by @cuboulder. The icebreaker is critical for researchers who study the changes on the edges of Antarctic glaciers and how they relate to climate change and sea level rise. buff.ly/oMAElHY #antarctica #glaciers
September 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
US to retire its only icebreaker, stranding polar research - new article posted today by @cuboulder. The icebreaker is critical for researchers who study the changes on the edges of Antarctic glaciers and how they relate to climate change and sea level rise. buff.ly/oMAElHY #antarctica #glaciers
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so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining
September 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining
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What America is going through is not unusual in historical terms. Plenty of examples like it today elsewhere in the world.
What makes it unusual is the rapid collapse from a set of widely espoused norms and values that centered on liberty. It is the sacking of the shining city on hill that shocks.
What makes it unusual is the rapid collapse from a set of widely espoused norms and values that centered on liberty. It is the sacking of the shining city on hill that shocks.
September 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
What America is going through is not unusual in historical terms. Plenty of examples like it today elsewhere in the world.
What makes it unusual is the rapid collapse from a set of widely espoused norms and values that centered on liberty. It is the sacking of the shining city on hill that shocks.
What makes it unusual is the rapid collapse from a set of widely espoused norms and values that centered on liberty. It is the sacking of the shining city on hill that shocks.
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I just saw that today's date (9/16/25 in America, 16.9.25 in the civilized world) is a series of squares: 3x3/4x4/5x5
Everything is terrible, but that's something cool about today that we can all enjoy for a moment. Math is a language of the Universe. I love when I hear it like this.
#numbernerd
Everything is terrible, but that's something cool about today that we can all enjoy for a moment. Math is a language of the Universe. I love when I hear it like this.
#numbernerd
September 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I just saw that today's date (9/16/25 in America, 16.9.25 in the civilized world) is a series of squares: 3x3/4x4/5x5
Everything is terrible, but that's something cool about today that we can all enjoy for a moment. Math is a language of the Universe. I love when I hear it like this.
#numbernerd
Everything is terrible, but that's something cool about today that we can all enjoy for a moment. Math is a language of the Universe. I love when I hear it like this.
#numbernerd
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A little bit of good news for you. And a reminder that we *can* solve big, global problems--when we want to. 🧪
(by @meghanbartels.bsky.social)
(by @meghanbartels.bsky.social)
The Ozone Hole Is Steadily Shrinking because of Global Efforts
After nearly 40 years of global efforts, the ozone hole over Antarctica is continuing to heal
www.scientificamerican.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A little bit of good news for you. And a reminder that we *can* solve big, global problems--when we want to. 🧪
(by @meghanbartels.bsky.social)
(by @meghanbartels.bsky.social)