@aeke1.bsky.social
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Happy Earth Day from DEP! It’s always nice to get out in the community 🌎🌱
April 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Happy Earth Day from DEP! It’s always nice to get out in the community 🌎🌱
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Looking for a summer internship? Become a County Climate Intern! Interns will gain hands-on experience with local government climate efforts, including policy research, program support and a strong focus on communications and community outreach. 🌎
mygreenmontgomery.org/2025/become-...
mygreenmontgomery.org/2025/become-...
Become a Summer County Climate Intern! - My Green Montgomery
Montgomery County Executive’s Office Summer Climate Internship (Hybrid) About the Internship Montgomery County, Maryland, is at the forefront of local climate action. Through its Climate Action Plan a...
mygreenmontgomery.org
May 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Looking for a summer internship? Become a County Climate Intern! Interns will gain hands-on experience with local government climate efforts, including policy research, program support and a strong focus on communications and community outreach. 🌎
mygreenmontgomery.org/2025/become-...
mygreenmontgomery.org/2025/become-...
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On Saturday we have the opportunity to team up with @habitatforhumanity.bsky.social to bring sustainable landscaping and a thriving tree canopy to their newest affordable housing community at Allium Place in Silver Spring! #MontgomeryCounty
May 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On Saturday we have the opportunity to team up with @habitatforhumanity.bsky.social to bring sustainable landscaping and a thriving tree canopy to their newest affordable housing community at Allium Place in Silver Spring! #MontgomeryCounty
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To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
April 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
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BREAKING: In a reversal, all NOAA Research sites will now remain online with "no interruption in service," according to the agency. NOAA had previously moved to cancel the research division's cloud services contract.
Story for @bloomberg.com (free link):
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Story for @bloomberg.com (free link):
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Weather Agency to Preserve Research Websites in Reversal
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency will preserve access to websites tied to its research division, after previously moving to cancel a cloud web services contract that supports many of its...
www.bloomberg.com
April 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
BREAKING: In a reversal, all NOAA Research sites will now remain online with "no interruption in service," according to the agency. NOAA had previously moved to cancel the research division's cloud services contract.
Story for @bloomberg.com (free link):
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Story for @bloomberg.com (free link):
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Half the country be lile
April 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Half the country be lile
Ridiculous and damaging
Regime decrees 78,800,000 Nat’l Forest acres “experiencing declining forest health; at risk of experiencing substantially increased tree mortality over the next 15 years” or contain “hazard trees posing an imminent risk to public health, infrastructure, and safety.”
www.usda.gov/sites/defaul...
www.usda.gov/sites/defaul...
![EMERGENCY SITUATION DETERMINATION
To address this crisis, I am making an Emergency Situation Determination (ESD) under section 40807 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This ESD encompasses 66,940,000 acres of NFS lands rated as very high or high wildfire risk that are hereby determined to be an emergency situation as defined by IIJA. In addition, I have determined that the 78,800,000 acres of NFS lands designated under Section 602 of the Healthy Forest Restoration Act (HFRA), that are experiencing declining forest health; at risk of experiencing substantially increased tree mortality over the next 15 years [from time of designation] from insect and disease infestation; or containing hazard trees posing an imminent risk to public health, infrastructure, and safety, are an emergency situation as defined in the IlJA. There are approximately 33,846,000 acres of NFS lands which overlap between wildfire and insect and disease risk. In total, this ESD designates 112,646,000 acres of NFS lands as an IIJA emergency situation, which is 59 percent of all NFS lands. See Map #1 Forest Health and Fuels Emergency Situation Determination.
I am also providing federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and States the ability to request additional areas to be included in this ESD under IIJA section 40807 through the Regional Forester to the Chief of the Forest Service for approval.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nha4spv3om6bp274j4a3z7gq/bafkreielu3hfg4nfsscx2gmjl4nhovanbu6axb77nrp25bfotnnhtqkesi@jpeg)
April 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Ridiculous and damaging
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I plotted every cancellation, with total dollar amount obligated on the y axis against Trump-over-Harris margin on x.
Clearly, there's a bias for more cancellations in Harris counties. But does this reflect true bias or simply more contracts/grants awarded to Harris counties?
Clearly, there's a bias for more cancellations in Harris counties. But does this reflect true bias or simply more contracts/grants awarded to Harris counties?
March 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I plotted every cancellation, with total dollar amount obligated on the y axis against Trump-over-Harris margin on x.
Clearly, there's a bias for more cancellations in Harris counties. But does this reflect true bias or simply more contracts/grants awarded to Harris counties?
Clearly, there's a bias for more cancellations in Harris counties. But does this reflect true bias or simply more contracts/grants awarded to Harris counties?
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DOGE/Musk preferentially cancelled grants and contracts to recipients in counties that voted for Harris in 2024.
Among cancellations with election data available, 92.9% and 86.1% cancelled grants and contracts went to Harris counties, representing 96.6% and 92.4% of total dollar amounts.
Among cancellations with election data available, 92.9% and 86.1% cancelled grants and contracts went to Harris counties, representing 96.6% and 92.4% of total dollar amounts.
March 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
DOGE/Musk preferentially cancelled grants and contracts to recipients in counties that voted for Harris in 2024.
Among cancellations with election data available, 92.9% and 86.1% cancelled grants and contracts went to Harris counties, representing 96.6% and 92.4% of total dollar amounts.
Among cancellations with election data available, 92.9% and 86.1% cancelled grants and contracts went to Harris counties, representing 96.6% and 92.4% of total dollar amounts.
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BIG CHANGE starts small. Building a climate-friendly future in @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social is a big challenge, but small actions do add up. We can do something BIG TOGETHER — one small choice at a time.
Where to start❓ Take the pledge❗
▶️ tinyurl.com/2ve675ur @mygreenmc.bsky.social
Where to start❓ Take the pledge❗
▶️ tinyurl.com/2ve675ur @mygreenmc.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
BIG CHANGE starts small. Building a climate-friendly future in @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social is a big challenge, but small actions do add up. We can do something BIG TOGETHER — one small choice at a time.
Where to start❓ Take the pledge❗
▶️ tinyurl.com/2ve675ur @mygreenmc.bsky.social
Where to start❓ Take the pledge❗
▶️ tinyurl.com/2ve675ur @mygreenmc.bsky.social
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Did you know that a 12 ounce mug of salt is enough to cover a 20 foot driveway?❄️💧
Tips to be #SaltWise
1) Only apply salt to surfaces that are already icy 🥶
2) Read instructions: weather conditions can change effectiveness of salt 📋
3) Sweep and collect any salt and reuse for the next storm
Tips to be #SaltWise
1) Only apply salt to surfaces that are already icy 🥶
2) Read instructions: weather conditions can change effectiveness of salt 📋
3) Sweep and collect any salt and reuse for the next storm
February 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Did you know that a 12 ounce mug of salt is enough to cover a 20 foot driveway?❄️💧
Tips to be #SaltWise
1) Only apply salt to surfaces that are already icy 🥶
2) Read instructions: weather conditions can change effectiveness of salt 📋
3) Sweep and collect any salt and reuse for the next storm
Tips to be #SaltWise
1) Only apply salt to surfaces that are already icy 🥶
2) Read instructions: weather conditions can change effectiveness of salt 📋
3) Sweep and collect any salt and reuse for the next storm
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Happy Valentine's Day! 💌 Roses are red. Violets are blue. You're super sweet and we can't do it without you! ♥️DEP
February 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! 💌 Roses are red. Violets are blue. You're super sweet and we can't do it without you! ♥️DEP
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❗Calling all Landscapers and Gardeners ❗
We would like to invite you to the Landscaping with Batteries Workshop and Field Day.
We will have raffles, live demos, breakfast and lunch.
📅 March 12
🕙 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
📍 Montgomery College Germantown Campus
🔗https://bit.ly/418AZHH
We would like to invite you to the Landscaping with Batteries Workshop and Field Day.
We will have raffles, live demos, breakfast and lunch.
📅 March 12
🕙 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
📍 Montgomery College Germantown Campus
🔗https://bit.ly/418AZHH
February 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
❗Calling all Landscapers and Gardeners ❗
We would like to invite you to the Landscaping with Batteries Workshop and Field Day.
We will have raffles, live demos, breakfast and lunch.
📅 March 12
🕙 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
📍 Montgomery College Germantown Campus
🔗https://bit.ly/418AZHH
We would like to invite you to the Landscaping with Batteries Workshop and Field Day.
We will have raffles, live demos, breakfast and lunch.
📅 March 12
🕙 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
📍 Montgomery College Germantown Campus
🔗https://bit.ly/418AZHH
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This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week and we're bringing attention to three invasive plants in Montgomery County and giving tips on how to handle them. 🌿
mygreenmontgomery.org/2025/dont-le...
mygreenmontgomery.org/2025/dont-le...
Don’t Let These 3 Plants Creep Up on You! - My Green Montgomery
Here we highlight three plants that are highly invasive in Montgomery County. As the name invasive suggests, they spread just about anywhere!
mygreenmontgomery.org
February 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week and we're bringing attention to three invasive plants in Montgomery County and giving tips on how to handle them. 🌿
mygreenmontgomery.org/2025/dont-le...
mygreenmontgomery.org/2025/dont-le...
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Spring is almost here! Time to refresh your home AND your recycling habits! Join our Spring Cleaning While Recycling Webinar on March 5 at 11 a.m. to learn how to reduce waste and recycle right.♻️ #SpringCleaning #RecycleRight #Multi-Family. bit.ly/4ia7Brg
February 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Spring is almost here! Time to refresh your home AND your recycling habits! Join our Spring Cleaning While Recycling Webinar on March 5 at 11 a.m. to learn how to reduce waste and recycle right.♻️ #SpringCleaning #RecycleRight #Multi-Family. bit.ly/4ia7Brg
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🎉Celebrate World Water Day on Saturday, March 22, from 11a.m. to 3p.m. at the Wheaton Regional Park. Support local artisans who make piñatas from recycled materials and learn how to protect local parks, rivers and streams. Join us! 🎉 #WorldWaterDay
February 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🎉Celebrate World Water Day on Saturday, March 22, from 11a.m. to 3p.m. at the Wheaton Regional Park. Support local artisans who make piñatas from recycled materials and learn how to protect local parks, rivers and streams. Join us! 🎉 #WorldWaterDay
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🌍✨ Not all heroes wear capes, but they sure do wear green! 🌱💚 It’s time to shine a spotlight on Montgomery County eco heroes!
Nominate your favorite environmental heroes by March 21! 🦸♂️🌿
Winners 🏆 will be recognized at GreenFest! bit.ly/3F4moFF
Nominate your favorite environmental heroes by March 21! 🦸♂️🌿
Winners 🏆 will be recognized at GreenFest! bit.ly/3F4moFF
March 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🌍✨ Not all heroes wear capes, but they sure do wear green! 🌱💚 It’s time to shine a spotlight on Montgomery County eco heroes!
Nominate your favorite environmental heroes by March 21! 🦸♂️🌿
Winners 🏆 will be recognized at GreenFest! bit.ly/3F4moFF
Nominate your favorite environmental heroes by March 21! 🦸♂️🌿
Winners 🏆 will be recognized at GreenFest! bit.ly/3F4moFF
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#DYK barred owls are regarded as one of North America’s most common owl? They are masters of camouflage, with their gray-brown striped plumage enabling them to blend in with a dense tree canopy! 🦉
📸: DEP staff
📸: DEP staff
March 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#DYK barred owls are regarded as one of North America’s most common owl? They are masters of camouflage, with their gray-brown striped plumage enabling them to blend in with a dense tree canopy! 🦉
📸: DEP staff
📸: DEP staff
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Was hoping to find Death Metal Woodsy… hoot hoot ah ah ⛓️💥 ☠️ 🦉
Punk Rock Woodsy also works!
Punk Rock Woodsy also works!
the ballad of woodsy owl (cover)
YouTube video by Louie Zong
youtu.be
March 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Was hoping to find Death Metal Woodsy… hoot hoot ah ah ⛓️💥 ☠️ 🦉
Punk Rock Woodsy also works!
Punk Rock Woodsy also works!
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An introduction to my partners and I, and our work. Please share and support if you’d be so kind :-)
March 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
An introduction to my partners and I, and our work. Please share and support if you’d be so kind :-)
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The wealthiest 10% of Americans own 93% of the stock market, while the bottom 50% owns 1%. 61% of Americans have some investment in the stock market. This again shows the great divide in our capitalistic society, which leads to people voting for someone they think will change the system.
March 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The wealthiest 10% of Americans own 93% of the stock market, while the bottom 50% owns 1%. 61% of Americans have some investment in the stock market. This again shows the great divide in our capitalistic society, which leads to people voting for someone they think will change the system.
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New Ad: The markets are as unstable as Trump is.
March 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
New Ad: The markets are as unstable as Trump is.
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International Women’s Day 2025, USFS web page honoring first woman fire lookout is gone:
www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/le...
Hallie M. Daggett was the first woman ever to be hired for a field position by the Forest Service and served 15 seasons.
@archive.org version: web.archive.org/web/20250206...
www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/le...
Hallie M. Daggett was the first woman ever to be hired for a field position by the Forest Service and served 15 seasons.
@archive.org version: web.archive.org/web/20250206...
March 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
International Women’s Day 2025, USFS web page honoring first woman fire lookout is gone:
www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/le...
Hallie M. Daggett was the first woman ever to be hired for a field position by the Forest Service and served 15 seasons.
@archive.org version: web.archive.org/web/20250206...
www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r2/le...
Hallie M. Daggett was the first woman ever to be hired for a field position by the Forest Service and served 15 seasons.
@archive.org version: web.archive.org/web/20250206...
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Elon Musk staffers are drawing six-figure government salaries funded by taxpayers.
March 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Elon Musk staffers are drawing six-figure government salaries funded by taxpayers.
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Since Congress’s allotted funds have already been improperly unallocated, U.S. citizens are questioning whether they are legally required to continue paying federal taxes.
March 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Since Congress’s allotted funds have already been improperly unallocated, U.S. citizens are questioning whether they are legally required to continue paying federal taxes.