@valfoz.bsky.social
Farm girl, wildlife ecologist, on sabbatical in Hawaii.
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It looks like New Yorkers just passed all three pro-housing charter amendments on the ballot. The mandate is clear: it's time to build more housing.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
It looks like New Yorkers just passed all three pro-housing charter amendments on the ballot. The mandate is clear: it's time to build more housing.
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Nobel Prize winning science being cancelled by a vaccine denier.
RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.
www.bbc.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Nobel Prize winning science being cancelled by a vaccine denier.
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1. Federal funding for research promotes tech, biomedical, and scientific discovery in the US, and provides training for the sci/tech workforce that has brought immeasurable wealth to the US over the past 75 years.
Today's executive order includes a provision that will obliterate both functions.
Today's executive order includes a provision that will obliterate both functions.
Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to improve the process of Federal
www.whitehouse.gov
August 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
1. Federal funding for research promotes tech, biomedical, and scientific discovery in the US, and provides training for the sci/tech workforce that has brought immeasurable wealth to the US over the past 75 years.
Today's executive order includes a provision that will obliterate both functions.
Today's executive order includes a provision that will obliterate both functions.
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Some actual good news for once?
www.eenews.net/articles/for...
www.eenews.net/articles/for...
Forest Service research survives in House spending bill
Republican appropriators also set aside a White House request for a new wildfire agency at Interior.
www.eenews.net
July 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Some actual good news for once?
www.eenews.net/articles/for...
www.eenews.net/articles/for...
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Land Sale of the Century, James Watt’s dream come may come true.
June 19, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Land Sale of the Century, James Watt’s dream come may come true.
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The U.S. is facing an unprecedented dismantling of science, research, and higher education.
As scientists are fired + research is frozen, so too are all the resources and outcomes that would have benefited society.
In their own words, the stories of scientists whose work has been abruptly ended:
As scientists are fired + research is frozen, so too are all the resources and outcomes that would have benefited society.
In their own words, the stories of scientists whose work has been abruptly ended:
Silenced Science Stories
Explore the people and groundbreaking science research affected by federal firings, budget cuts, and grant terminations. Featuring scientists via art.
silencedsciencestories.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The U.S. is facing an unprecedented dismantling of science, research, and higher education.
As scientists are fired + research is frozen, so too are all the resources and outcomes that would have benefited society.
In their own words, the stories of scientists whose work has been abruptly ended:
As scientists are fired + research is frozen, so too are all the resources and outcomes that would have benefited society.
In their own words, the stories of scientists whose work has been abruptly ended:
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At OPM, Musk’s staffers won’t leave—they work around the clock and have even installed sofa beds in the office. Our access to data systems has been restricted, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity and a complete lack of oversight. We are keeping our heads down and documenting everything.
February 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
At OPM, Musk’s staffers won’t leave—they work around the clock and have even installed sofa beds in the office. Our access to data systems has been restricted, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity and a complete lack of oversight. We are keeping our heads down and documenting everything.
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The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they resisted turning over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s staffers. America, please stand with us—we are fighting to defend this country!
February 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they resisted turning over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s staffers. America, please stand with us—we are fighting to defend this country!
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If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
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Exclusive: Security agents escorted the inspector general of the US Department of Agriculture out of her office on Monday after she refused to comply with her firing by the Trump administration reut.rs/4hfG4Vp
Exclusive: USDA inspector general escorted out of her office after defying White House
Security agents escorted the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture out of her office on Monday after she refused to comply with her firing by the Trump administration, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
reut.rs
January 30, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Exclusive: Security agents escorted the inspector general of the US Department of Agriculture out of her office on Monday after she refused to comply with her firing by the Trump administration reut.rs/4hfG4Vp
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US Fish and Wildlife: To protect Canada lynx in the lower 48, the Service releases its final recovery plan. These actions aim to boost population resiliency and connectivity. Learn more: ow.ly/JqfK50UgPyi
#cats #kittens #catsofbluesky #goodmorning #lynx #canadianlynx
Photo: Ryan Pennesi / USFS
#cats #kittens #catsofbluesky #goodmorning #lynx #canadianlynx
Photo: Ryan Pennesi / USFS
November 28, 2024 at 4:42 PM
US Fish and Wildlife: To protect Canada lynx in the lower 48, the Service releases its final recovery plan. These actions aim to boost population resiliency and connectivity. Learn more: ow.ly/JqfK50UgPyi
#cats #kittens #catsofbluesky #goodmorning #lynx #canadianlynx
Photo: Ryan Pennesi / USFS
#cats #kittens #catsofbluesky #goodmorning #lynx #canadianlynx
Photo: Ryan Pennesi / USFS
December 13, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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Pete Buttigieg told Democrats to not allow themselves to be so outraged by the Trump administration that they would neglect working for their constituents. “We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening,” Buttigieg said.
Buttigieg Warns Trump-Panicked Democrats, ‘We Cannot Be Mesmerized’
The transportation secretary, one of several ambitious Democrats jockeying for prominence, gave advice in a speech but was coy about his own plans: “I know that I will make myself useful again later.”
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Pete Buttigieg told Democrats to not allow themselves to be so outraged by the Trump administration that they would neglect working for their constituents. “We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening,” Buttigieg said.
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UA researchers have been exploring how different tree-watering strategies can reduce water use and combat extreme heat. The team has discovered techniques that could save up to 1,700 gallons of water per tree each year.
More on their methods & research:
More on their methods & research:
UA tree watering project aims to conserve water and reduce urban heat
From rainwater harvesting to mulching, researchers find ways to grow resilient trees.
buff.ly
November 18, 2024 at 8:30 PM
UA researchers have been exploring how different tree-watering strategies can reduce water use and combat extreme heat. The team has discovered techniques that could save up to 1,700 gallons of water per tree each year.
More on their methods & research:
More on their methods & research:
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Some incredible climate news out of Arizona: Senate & House Dems just elected a bunch of @climateaf.bsky.social champs to lead their caucuses next year!
Congratulations to Senate Leader Priya Sundareshan, Asst. Leader Flavio Bravo, Whip Rosanna Gabaldón, and Caucus Chair Lela Alston!
Congratulations to Senate Leader Priya Sundareshan, Asst. Leader Flavio Bravo, Whip Rosanna Gabaldón, and Caucus Chair Lela Alston!
November 13, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Some incredible climate news out of Arizona: Senate & House Dems just elected a bunch of @climateaf.bsky.social champs to lead their caucuses next year!
Congratulations to Senate Leader Priya Sundareshan, Asst. Leader Flavio Bravo, Whip Rosanna Gabaldón, and Caucus Chair Lela Alston!
Congratulations to Senate Leader Priya Sundareshan, Asst. Leader Flavio Bravo, Whip Rosanna Gabaldón, and Caucus Chair Lela Alston!