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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

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 2d
Good morning from Vermont. Check out 70000 images of our now very blue state as it is and was at

#uvmlandscape@bsky.social

New images posted daily or check out web page at www.uvm.edu/landscape
uvmlandscape.bsky.social Landscape Change Program @uvmlandscape.bsky.social · 3d
From the 1800s to this century, “View of Chin from the Lips, Mount Mansfield” represents the Landscape Change Program’s mission: to preserve and present images of Vermont landscapes as they were and as they are.

See how Vermont landscapes have changed on our website, 🔗 in bio

Reposted by Paul R. Bierman

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Landscape Change Program @uvmlandscape.bsky.social · 3d
From the 1800s to this century, “View of Chin from the Lips, Mount Mansfield” represents the Landscape Change Program’s mission: to preserve and present images of Vermont landscapes as they were and as they are.

See how Vermont landscapes have changed on our website, 🔗 in bio

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 3d
Not unlike what Vermont looks like today with major early season storm!
uvmlandscape.bsky.social Landscape Change Program @uvmlandscape.bsky.social · 4d
The leaves have fallen, the first snow has arrived, and Vermont is ready for ski season.
This photo, taken in November of 1980 and titled “First Snow on Warden Farm, 1980”, depicts 2 trucks in front of a wooden fence covered in fresh snow.

📷 Dave Warden

🔗 in bio for more historical photos

Reposted by Paul R. Bierman, David Johnson

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 4d
A real president does this.

Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸

Reposted by Paul R. Bierman

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Landscape Change Program @uvmlandscape.bsky.social · 4d
The leaves have fallen, the first snow has arrived, and Vermont is ready for ski season.
This photo, taken in November of 1980 and titled “First Snow on Warden Farm, 1980”, depicts 2 trucks in front of a wooden fence covered in fresh snow.

📷 Dave Warden

🔗 in bio for more historical photos

Reposted by Paul R. Bierman

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EV Curve Futurist @evcurvefuturist.com · 4d
China’s CO₂ emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months — a stunning milestone as solar & wind power surge.

With 240 GW of new solar added this year alone, the world’s largest emitter may have already peaked — years ahead of 2030.

#EnergyTransition #BESS #Solar #Lithium #LFP #EV #Disruption
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 5d
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!🧪
uvmlandscape.bsky.social Landscape Change Program @uvmlandscape.bsky.social · 5d
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

Reposted by Paul R. Bierman

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Landscape Change Program @uvmlandscape.bsky.social · 5d
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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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 9d
Even my morning berries know.

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 12d
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.

Follow @uvmlandscape.bsky.social‬ and see new photos almost every day
uvmlandscape.bsky.social Landscape Change Program @uvmlandscape.bsky.social · 12d
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.

Reposted by Paul R. Bierman

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Landscape Change Program @uvmlandscape.bsky.social · 12d
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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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 13d
Disgusted and disgusting.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The luxury gap: Trump builds his palace as Americans face going hungry
Schmoozing the super-rich to fund a $300m ballroom while cutting food aid for those on low incomes threw the president’s architectural folly into sharp relief
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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 25d
nearly 7% of Vermonters said NO KINGS this weekend. Amazing.

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 26d
an analogy for our country I fear.
maddow.bsky.social Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 26d
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...

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 26d
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...

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 26d
so right on

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Troops on the streets, Ice thuggery – and prices still climbing: welcome to Trump’s ‘golden age’ | Steven Greenhouse
The president has repeatedly proclaimed a shining moment. Meanwhile, he’s taking a wrecking ball to truth and democracy
www.theguardian.com

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 26d
Exactly what it felt like in Vermont!!

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

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Opinion | The Rise of the Inflatable Chicken Resistance
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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 26d
Exactly Bill
billmckibben.bsky.social Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 27d
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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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 27d
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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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 27d
This is what the presidency has sunk to. Embarrassing
socialistdogmom.bsky.social molly conger @socialistdogmom.bsky.social · 28d
and another thing: he’s not mad. please don’t put it in the newspaper that he got mad.

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 27d
Yes bernie. You make me proud to be an American and a Vermonter.
acyn.bsky.social Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 28d
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

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molly conger @socialistdogmom.bsky.social · 28d
and another thing: he’s not mad. please don’t put it in the newspaper that he got mad.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 28d
So no terrorism then?

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 28d
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

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 28d
So true. Resist.

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 28d
No kings vermont turns out

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · 28d
Yes Bernie. Proud to be a Vermonter.

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · Oct 16
my kids don't do this shit.

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JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’
Vice-president downplays messages such as ‘I love Hitler’ in chat by 24 to 35-year-olds to ‘stupid jokes’
www.theguardian.com

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · Oct 15
"Why are Republicans so clueless about women’s bodies?"
So worth the read. Not sure whether to laugh or cry.🧪

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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

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Paul Bierman @paul-bierman.bsky.social · Oct 11
thank you! every politician should be making every person feel safe.
govpritzker.illinois.gov Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Oct 11
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.