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Julie Lockwood

Julie Lockwood

@lockwoodlab.bsky.social

570 followers 320 following 49 posts

Distinguished Professor and Director, Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute
Biodiversity conservation, invasive species, wildlife trade, eDNA, climate change
Lockwoodlab.com
sites.rutgers.edu/edna/

Julie L. Lockwood is an American ecologist who is a professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources at Rutgers University. She is the Director of the Institute of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. Her research investigates how invasive species impact natural ecosystems. In 2022, she was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. .. more

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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · 9h

#Rutgers #entomology grad school reunion! #Entsoc25

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Milan Chytrý @milanchytry.bsky.social · 9h

Our new paper in Ecology Letters, led by Jan Divíšek, shows that non-invasive alien plant species that successfully establish within local plant communities tend to resemble the resident native species. In contrast, invasive alien species usually differ from native plants.
doi.org/10.1111/ele....

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molly taft @mollytaft.com · 10h

new from me today: not all data centers are created environmentally equal — and building them in states with cleaner grids and more access to water could go a long way in preventing environmental catastrophe

If the US Has to Build Data Centers, Here’s Where They Should Go

A new analysis tries to calculate the coming environmental footprint of AI in the US and finds that the ideal sites for data centers aren’t where they’re being built.

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood

IPBES @ipbes.net · 14h

All 7 chapters of the #NexusAssessment Report are now available! 🏡

Read through the interlinkages of the nexus elements, as well as scenario analyses to evaluate possibilities, identifying pathways to sustainable futures with nexus-wide benefits. 🌍🧪

📚 https://www.ipbes.net/nexus-assessment

Reposted by Jens‐Christian Svenning, Julie L. Lockwood

Pablo Garcia-Diaz @pablo-ecology.bsky.social · 16h

Observed and Dark Diversity of Alien Plants Across the World #bioinvasions 🌎🌐🧪 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Observed and Dark Diversity of Alien Plants Across the World

Aim Biological invasions are one of the major threats to ecosystems worldwide and are expected to increase further in the future. Prevention and swift responses are crucial to mitigate this threat. .....

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood

The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 17h

On Friday, @julespretty.bsky.social gave us a fascinating talk exploring how narrative, storytelling, and culture can transform climate action, nature recovery, and biodiversity conservation.

@ymalhi.bsky.social has written a reflection on the talk, which you can read here

Oxford Nature Network | Stories for Nature Recovery: Finding Hope in the Dark Times

The Oxford Biodiversity Network is a network of researchers and practitioners in and around the University working on biodiversity. The network includes academics, senior researchers, students, and st...

www.biodiversity.ox.ac.uk

Reposted by Stelios Katsanevakis, Julie L. Lockwood, Trevor A. Branch

Nicolas Fulghum @nicolasfulghum.bsky.social · 18h

NEW data | Less than 50% of Australia's electricity generation came from fossil fuels in October 🇦🇺⚡️

This was the first month ever where renewables have overtaken fossil fuels in Australia's electricity mix.

10 years ago, in October 2015, fossil fuels made up 86%.

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood

Journal of Ecology @journalofecology.bsky.social · 18h

🌊Taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional β-diversity and its components respond distinctly to nutrients and herbivory in algae. New functional β-diversity metrics, outperforming the conventional ones, will benefit the biodiversity field👇
buff.ly/3pfult9

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Nancy Knowlton @nancyknowlton.bsky.social · 1d

I confess I had never heard of the bontebok, a beautiful antelope whose numbers have gone from 17 to over 9,000 - an amazing conservation success that is my news to me good news for Nov 9 #EarthOptimism #BeyondTheObituaries theoriginsfoundation.org/news/bontebo...

Bontebok: A South African Conservation Success Story - The Origins Foundation

Among the many beautiful antelope species in Africa, the bontebok stands out as a symbol for species recovery in South Africa because of its miraculous conservation success story. A long history of co...

theoriginsfoundation.org

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, James Goodwin, Eric C. Schwarz

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1d

BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.

Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

Reposted by Alan M. MacEachren, Julie L. Lockwood, Dawn J. Wright

Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 1d

Have you heard about this?

"As the govt shutdown drags on, buildings at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (HQ for the Webb telescope among other missions) are being emptied without notice. Highly specialized equipment is at risk of being thrown away like trash."

h/t @climatebrad.hillheat.com

NASA may be quietly gutting an iconic campus with what it calls strategic closures, workers fear | CNN

Buildings at Goddard’s Maryland campus are being emptied and padlocked, sources say. NASA leadership has pushed back against the concerns.

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Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute @ruclimateenergy.bsky.social · 1d

A new study published in Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health reveals how cultural values and community ties shape the health, resilience, and well-being of immigrant communities—especially when facing natural disasters that are becoming more frequent and ...

Read more at tinyurl.com/55p9rn7e

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 2d

If The White House Won’t Save US Farmers, Agrivoltaics Will

cleantechnica.com/2025/11/06/i...

If The White House Won't Save US Farmers, Agrivoltaics Will

With agrivoltaic solar arrays, farmers can keep their land in production and preserve it from real estate development.

cleantechnica.com

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Chris R. Shepherd

Conservation Biology @conbiology.bsky.social · 2d

In this article, De Smedt et al discuss the rise of terrestrial #isopods in the #pettrade and the need for their inclusion in trade regulation. Interested in learning more? You can find their study at doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

#conservation #science #stem #stemwords #wordoftheweek #isopod

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Anthony Ricciardi @ecoinvasions.bsky.social · 2d

Mosquitoes were introduced to Hawaii on ships c. 1826. Non-native birds acted as a reservoir for the pathogen in lowland areas as native birds (which lacked immunity) became limited to high altitude forests. Climate change allowed mosquitoes to colonize higher elevations.
www.cnn.com/science/hawa...

Thousands of mosquitoes are being dropped by drone over islands in Hawaii. Here’s why | CNN

Native Hawaiian honeycreeper birds are being wiped out by avian malaria. Scientists think they can battle the problem by releasing more mosquitoes.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 2d

Elections Have Consequences: NJ Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill Will Push The Solar Power Envelope

cleantechnica.com/2025/11/05/e...

NJ Governor Elect Mikie Sherrill Zeroes In On Solar Power

New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill will zero in on solar power as the fastest, most economical way to add more electricity to the grid.

cleantechnica.com

Reposted by Oliver L. Phillips, Julie L. Lockwood, Tim Stephens

Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d

New study finds “brutal drought and extreme heat wave that began in September 2023 transformed the lake into a steaming cauldron. The lake's waters reached 41C (106F).” 😱

Hundreds of dolphins found dead in Amazon lake were in water hotter than a jacuzzi, study finds

"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.

www.cbsnews.com

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Emily Johnston @enjohnston.bsky.social · 2d

"Rooftop solar is spreading fast in Jamaica, and people with panels got their power back almost immediately. The ‘entire neighborhood benefits,’ one resident said."

Jamaicans Have Been Turning to Solar Power. It Paid Off After the Storm.

www.nytimes.com

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Pieter Vantieghem

Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 3d

I had dinner with a colleague from @inaturalist.bsky.social yesterday and Jeanne shared that their users are discovering an average of one brand-new-previously-unknown-to-science species EACH MONTH!

Citizen Scientists Are Accelerating Ecology Research, Study Suggests

www.nytimes.com

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Ricardo Rocha

Conservation Science and Practice @conservationsp.bsky.social · 4d

Did you know that #island‐restricted #reptiles are more threatened but less studied than their mainland counterparts?🦎 Interested in learning why?🧐 Find out in Nunes et al's #recentlypublished article!
doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

Island‐restricted reptiles are more threatened but less studied than their mainland counterparts

Reptiles are highly diverse on islands, yet there is no comprehensive overview of island-restricted reptiles (IRRs) regarding their distribution, threat status, and research efforts. Our assessment r...

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Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute @ruclimateenergy.bsky.social · 4d

Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) recently welcomed students from the prestigious Governor’s STEM Scholars program for an immersive day of scientific exploration and sustainability-focused learning. The program was hosted at ...

Read more at tinyurl.com/yrct5zsu

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Pam McElwee @pammcelwee.bsky.social · 4d

I also have a deeper dive into the Vietnam War (including the impacts of bombings, herbicides, deliberate fires and land clearing, marine pollution and water contamination, and weather modification) - recently published at the Oxford Encyclopedia of Asian History oxfordre.com/asianhistory...

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Jussi T. Eronen

Pam McElwee @pammcelwee.bsky.social · 4d

Today Nov 6 is International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. Given the environmental impacts of recent conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, we clearly need to do better. joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and...

War worsens climate and environmental challenges in Ukraine

A new study finds reduced greenhouse gas emissions in Ukraine amid war but increased toxic pollution risks.

joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Anthony Ricciardi

Science X / Phys.org @sciencex.bsky.social · 4d

New analysis suggests invasive Polynesian rats played a major role in Rapa Nui’s deforestation by destroying palm seeds, highlighting the combined impact of invasive species and human activity. doi.org/g99c8s

Rapa Nui's catastrophic deforestation: Invasive rats, not just humans, may be to blame

Dr. Terry Hunt from the University of Arizona and Dr. Carl Lipo from the University of Birmingham have published a study in the Journal of Archaeological Sciences, reassessing the role of Polynesian rats (Rattus exulans) in the deforestation of Rapa Nui.

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Pensoft @pensoft.net · 5d

This article from @theguardian.com on the invasion of 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑥 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠 on the Galápagos archipelago features research published in @neobiota.pensoft.net exploring the frog's predators and prey.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Galápagos had no native amphibians. Then it was invaded by hundreds of thousands of frogs

Scientists are only beginning to grasp the scale of the issue and understand what impact the tree frogs may have on the islands’ rare wildlife

www.theguardian.com

Reposted by Julie L. Lockwood, Dominik Wiedenhofer

Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 5d

The world can’t wait for the U.S. to lead on #climate. 🌍
Regional alliances, ocean action & innovative finance must take the helm.
Great read: “How to fight climate change without the US” (Nature) 👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

#ClimateAction #COP30 🧪🌐

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 5d

What if we could transform the world to be fairer and more sustainable?🌍

Case studies show that significant environmental and social benefits #ForNature and people are possible within a decade. A growing movement is calling for equitable & inclusive change.
— IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment

A loyal livestock guardian dog standing protectively among a flock of sheep. The tan-colored dog, wearing a spiked collar, looks alert and focused, blending seamlessly with the surrounding sheep. The scene captures the harmony and trust between the dog and the flock in a pastoral setting.

Julie Lockwood @lockwoodlab.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats Margaret!!! So well deserved.

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Margaret Stanley @ecostanley.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to @royalsocietynz.bsky.social for awarding me the Callaghan medal for Science Communication. Thanks to my many supporters, NZ communities for being curious, & the many people in various agencies who really do want to use evidence in decision-making. This is critical now, more than ever. 🌐🌏🧪

Julie Lockwood @lockwoodlab.bsky.social · 6d

Apply here: jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/261...