Skylar Knight
@skylarknight.bsky.social
Science Communications @projectdrawdown.bsky.social
Freelance Writer & Editor
Words in bioGraphic, Sierra, Atlas Obscura, & more
Freelance Writer & Editor
Words in bioGraphic, Sierra, Atlas Obscura, & more
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Do you know about gelatinous salps? No? Trust us, you probably want to:
www.biographic.com/pelagic-pack...
www.biographic.com/pelagic-pack...
Pelagic Pack Animals - bioGraphic
Gelatinous salps shuttle tiny creatures and excess carbon into the deep.
www.biographic.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Do you know about gelatinous salps? No? Trust us, you probably want to:
www.biographic.com/pelagic-pack...
www.biographic.com/pelagic-pack...
Carbon capture on fossil fuel plants is NOT a climate solution as @projectdrawdown.bsky.social explains on the Drawdown Explorer
December 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Carbon capture on fossil fuel plants is NOT a climate solution as @projectdrawdown.bsky.social explains on the Drawdown Explorer
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if you think ai and water use is a giant problem, i have a bunch of stats about the ag sector to show you
as an environment reporter i think the bigger convo is re the energy use of ai vs its (comparatively minimal) water use, and how the data center buildout could not only increase emissions, but also open up cultural permissions for us to pursue more fossil fuel development in the name of the AI race
December 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
if you think ai and water use is a giant problem, i have a bunch of stats about the ag sector to show you
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How do we know what actually works when it comes to climate solutions? Check out how Project Drawdown evaluates solutions at the link: https://bit.ly/4plqDyS
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
How do we know what actually works when it comes to climate solutions? Check out how Project Drawdown evaluates solutions at the link: https://bit.ly/4plqDyS
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Of all the weird and wonderful critters in our mysterious ocean, gelatinous salps and their miraculously camouflaged hitchhikers are definitely some of my new favorites after writing this @biographic.bsky.social spotlight!
Pelagic Pack Animals - bioGraphic
Gelatinous salps shuttle tiny creatures and excess carbon into the deep.
www.biographic.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Of all the weird and wonderful critters in our mysterious ocean, gelatinous salps and their miraculously camouflaged hitchhikers are definitely some of my new favorites after writing this @biographic.bsky.social spotlight!
Excellent reporting by @afreedma.bsky.social showing, yet again, that personal vendettas are a leading driver of decision-making for this administration
The timing matters a lot on this effort to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research. New reporting -- www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/c...
The Trump admin is closing a critical climate research center. Officials believe it’s really trying to punish a governor | CNN
The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to shut down the National Center for Atmospheric Research, an organization responsible for improved weather models to tools that aid hurricane safety. ...
www.cnn.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Excellent reporting by @afreedma.bsky.social showing, yet again, that personal vendettas are a leading driver of decision-making for this administration
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Celebrity chefs told Californians that PFAS-coated pans were “safe,” and successfully lobbied Gavin Newsom to veto a bill phasing them out
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
Why are famous chefs fighting PFAS bans?
The answer, in retrospect, is obvious—and it’s part of a larger campaign to stop bans on Teflon cookware nationwide.
heated.world
December 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Celebrity chefs told Californians that PFAS-coated pans were “safe,” and successfully lobbied Gavin Newsom to veto a bill phasing them out
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.
New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
Between this and the NYT Harold Hamm piece, it's been a big week for revealing the wealthy invisible hands trying to bend American energy policy to their whims
ICYMI Here’s your Friday long read:
My in-depth profile story of David Stevenson, the man who crushed America’s offshore wind industry.
Thanks to @motherjones.com for republishing. 🙏
My in-depth profile story of David Stevenson, the man who crushed America’s offshore wind industry.
Thanks to @motherjones.com for republishing. 🙏
December 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Between this and the NYT Harold Hamm piece, it's been a big week for revealing the wealthy invisible hands trying to bend American energy policy to their whims
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I had been dreading the treaty anniversary as an occasion to note that we have not done nearly enough, but in July I thought we might be able celebrate it. Because, on 23 July, the international court of justice handed down an epochal ruling....
The Paris climate treaty changed the world. Here’s how | Rebecca Solnit
There’s much more to do, but we should be encouraged by the progress we have made
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I had been dreading the treaty anniversary as an occasion to note that we have not done nearly enough, but in July I thought we might be able celebrate it. Because, on 23 July, the international court of justice handed down an epochal ruling....
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ICYMI Here’s your Friday long read:
My in-depth profile story of David Stevenson, the man who crushed America’s offshore wind industry.
Thanks to @motherjones.com for republishing. 🙏
My in-depth profile story of David Stevenson, the man who crushed America’s offshore wind industry.
Thanks to @motherjones.com for republishing. 🙏
December 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
ICYMI Here’s your Friday long read:
My in-depth profile story of David Stevenson, the man who crushed America’s offshore wind industry.
Thanks to @motherjones.com for republishing. 🙏
My in-depth profile story of David Stevenson, the man who crushed America’s offshore wind industry.
Thanks to @motherjones.com for republishing. 🙏
If you haven't heard of salps but, like me, love bizarre ocean creatures, I highly recommend this @biographic.bsky.social piece from @sarahmilligan.bsky.social
Pelagic Pack Animals - bioGraphic
Gelatinous salps shuttle tiny creatures and excess carbon into the deep.
www.biographic.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If you haven't heard of salps but, like me, love bizarre ocean creatures, I highly recommend this @biographic.bsky.social piece from @sarahmilligan.bsky.social
If your response to a snowball is mace, you should absolutely not be trusted with a loaded weapon
December 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
If your response to a snowball is mace, you should absolutely not be trusted with a loaded weapon
Fascinating read, but also...any decent fact checker would have prevented these articles from being published in the first place. Editors, be warned, fact-checking is more essential than ever in the AI era.
Investigating a Possible Scammer in Journalism’s AI Era | The Local
A suspicious pitch from a freelancer led editor Nicholas Hune-Brown to dig into their past work. By the end, four publications, including The Guardian and Dwell, had removed articles from their sites.
thelocal.to
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Fascinating read, but also...any decent fact checker would have prevented these articles from being published in the first place. Editors, be warned, fact-checking is more essential than ever in the AI era.
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! The spirit of giving is coming alive around the world — and you have the power to lead. When you donate tomorrow, you can DOUBLE your impact with a generous match. Together we can make the impossible possible!
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December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! The spirit of giving is coming alive around the world — and you have the power to lead. When you donate tomorrow, you can DOUBLE your impact with a generous match. Together we can make the impossible possible!
Learn more: 🔗 https://drawdown.donorsupport.co/-/XURKZYNL
Learn more: 🔗 https://drawdown.donorsupport.co/-/XURKZYNL
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Why are forests and farming in Southeast Asia so critical to climate change? If you’re ready to act strategically on climate, read our latest report: “A Drawdown Roadmap for Food, Agriculture, and Land Use in SE Asia”
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
November 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Why are forests and farming in Southeast Asia so critical to climate change? If you’re ready to act strategically on climate, read our latest report: “A Drawdown Roadmap for Food, Agriculture, and Land Use in SE Asia”
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
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🥶 It's getting cold, y'all! But did you know heat pumps also help keep cool? Check out the Insights by Heather McDiarmid, Ph.D. with five reasons heat pumps are awesome for your comfort, your community, and the climate!
👉 Dive into the full article: https://bit.ly/3JZAbQy
👉 Dive into the full article: https://bit.ly/3JZAbQy
drawdown.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🥶 It's getting cold, y'all! But did you know heat pumps also help keep cool? Check out the Insights by Heather McDiarmid, Ph.D. with five reasons heat pumps are awesome for your comfort, your community, and the climate!
👉 Dive into the full article: https://bit.ly/3JZAbQy
👉 Dive into the full article: https://bit.ly/3JZAbQy
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The holiday season is here — a time for good food and good company! 🍽️ It’s also a reminder that reducing food loss and waste is one of the most effective climate solutions available today.
Learn more about action you can take in the Take Action section of each solution! ⬇️
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ia789A
Learn more about action you can take in the Take Action section of each solution! ⬇️
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ia789A
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The holiday season is here — a time for good food and good company! 🍽️ It’s also a reminder that reducing food loss and waste is one of the most effective climate solutions available today.
Learn more about action you can take in the Take Action section of each solution! ⬇️
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ia789A
Learn more about action you can take in the Take Action section of each solution! ⬇️
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ia789A
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COP30 launched a $125B plan to protect 1 billion hectares of tropical forests—the size of Canada. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility could be a game-changer for climate action. 🌳🌍 But there is a lot of work to be done. @paul-west.bsky.social, Sr Scientist, weighs in. https://bit.ly/48BI0FF
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
COP30 launched a $125B plan to protect 1 billion hectares of tropical forests—the size of Canada. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility could be a game-changer for climate action. 🌳🌍 But there is a lot of work to be done. @paul-west.bsky.social, Sr Scientist, weighs in. https://bit.ly/48BI0FF
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Reducing tropical deforestation is absolutely critical to addressing biodiversity loss *and* climate change.
Dr. Paul West from Project Drawdown writes about why the proposed Tropical Forest Forever Facility is so important in doing this.
drawdown.org/insights/wha...
Dr. Paul West from Project Drawdown writes about why the proposed Tropical Forest Forever Facility is so important in doing this.
drawdown.org/insights/wha...
What to know about the Tropical Forest Forever Facility from COP30
Project Drawdown Scientist Paul West, Ph.D., explores what the TFFF is, why it matters, where it goes from here, and how it could be improved.
drawdown.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Reducing tropical deforestation is absolutely critical to addressing biodiversity loss *and* climate change.
Dr. Paul West from Project Drawdown writes about why the proposed Tropical Forest Forever Facility is so important in doing this.
drawdown.org/insights/wha...
Dr. Paul West from Project Drawdown writes about why the proposed Tropical Forest Forever Facility is so important in doing this.
drawdown.org/insights/wha...
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For @biographic.bsky.social, I reported from across rural Illinois on an environmental crisis unfolding in the Midwest: herbicides drifting off millions of acres of crop fields are slowly killing oaks and other native tree species. #longreads
The Scourge of Native Oaks is Blowing in the Wind
Scientists and conservationists in the U.S. Midwest are working to stop herbicides from industrial agriculture from drifting onto the region’s remaining hardwood trees
www.biographic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
For @biographic.bsky.social, I reported from across rural Illinois on an environmental crisis unfolding in the Midwest: herbicides drifting off millions of acres of crop fields are slowly killing oaks and other native tree species. #longreads
Reposted by Skylar Knight
Why are forests and farming in Southeast Asia so critical to climate change? If you’re ready to act strategically on climate, read our latest report: “A Drawdown Roadmap for Food, Agriculture, and Land Use in SE Asia”
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Why are forests and farming in Southeast Asia so critical to climate change? If you’re ready to act strategically on climate, read our latest report: “A Drawdown Roadmap for Food, Agriculture, and Land Use in SE Asia”
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
Reposted by Skylar Knight
Why are forests and farming in Southeast Asia so critical to climate change? If you’re ready to act strategically on climate, read our latest report: “A Drawdown Roadmap for Food, Agriculture, and Land Use in SE Asia”
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Why are forests and farming in Southeast Asia so critical to climate change? If you’re ready to act strategically on climate, read our latest report: “A Drawdown Roadmap for Food, Agriculture, and Land Use in SE Asia”
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
@jamesgerber.bsky.social @enviroem.bsky.social
Overview 🔗: https://bit.ly/4hXOdir
Nice to have another reason to avoid Starbucks besides just the terrible coffee
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Nice to have another reason to avoid Starbucks besides just the terrible coffee
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How do you feel about climate change – and how can we best talk to one another about global warming? 🗣️ Scientist drkatemarvel.bsky.social studies the physics of the planet using computational models. But climate change is happening in the real world, to us.
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4ofYCs3
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4ofYCs3
November 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
How do you feel about climate change – and how can we best talk to one another about global warming? 🗣️ Scientist drkatemarvel.bsky.social studies the physics of the planet using computational models. But climate change is happening in the real world, to us.
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4ofYCs3
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4ofYCs3
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Temps are finally starting to drop in the Northern Hemisphere.🌡️ So we hope it’s helpful to know that deploying alternative insulation materials is a Highly Recommended climate solution!
Check out the solution details, including how to take action, in the Drawdown Explorer. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qJ5O1l
Check out the solution details, including how to take action, in the Drawdown Explorer. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qJ5O1l
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Temps are finally starting to drop in the Northern Hemisphere.🌡️ So we hope it’s helpful to know that deploying alternative insulation materials is a Highly Recommended climate solution!
Check out the solution details, including how to take action, in the Drawdown Explorer. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qJ5O1l
Check out the solution details, including how to take action, in the Drawdown Explorer. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qJ5O1l