Aerin Jacob, PhD
@aerinj.bsky.social
(she/her) Ecologist and conservationist. I like big trees, canoes, & looking under rocks. Still #SaltingTheVibes. https://www.aerinjacob.ca
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[8 Nov 2025] Another roundup of #ConservationJobs, mostly in 🇨🇦.
All postings include salary. I am not involved in these positions.
Please share to help others — working to conserve nature is rewarding and needed!
www.linkedin.com/posts/aerinj...
All postings include salary. I am not involved in these positions.
Please share to help others — working to conserve nature is rewarding and needed!
www.linkedin.com/posts/aerinj...
Went to a local screening of “Animal Pride” documentary last night.
🌈 Nature is, and always has been, queer. It’s normal & beneficial — yet the scientific info has been suppressed. Celebrate & learn. 🌈
Watch it free on CBC or YouTube (45 min): animalpride.ca.
#AnimalPrideDoc #NatureIsQueer
🌈 Nature is, and always has been, queer. It’s normal & beneficial — yet the scientific info has been suppressed. Celebrate & learn. 🌈
Watch it free on CBC or YouTube (45 min): animalpride.ca.
#AnimalPrideDoc #NatureIsQueer
November 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Went to a local screening of “Animal Pride” documentary last night.
🌈 Nature is, and always has been, queer. It’s normal & beneficial — yet the scientific info has been suppressed. Celebrate & learn. 🌈
Watch it free on CBC or YouTube (45 min): animalpride.ca.
#AnimalPrideDoc #NatureIsQueer
🌈 Nature is, and always has been, queer. It’s normal & beneficial — yet the scientific info has been suppressed. Celebrate & learn. 🌈
Watch it free on CBC or YouTube (45 min): animalpride.ca.
#AnimalPrideDoc #NatureIsQueer
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1/ Today on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, I want to share my solidarity and support for Palestinians here at home and around the world.
November 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
1/ Today on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, I want to share my solidarity and support for Palestinians here at home and around the world.
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Many people work in the formal environment sector, pushing for change through existing structures, processes and institutions
It's vital work, but I think we often neglect the role of the informal sector - activists and social movements - in creating the conditions that facilitate it
5/
It's vital work, but I think we often neglect the role of the informal sector - activists and social movements - in creating the conditions that facilitate it
5/
October 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Many people work in the formal environment sector, pushing for change through existing structures, processes and institutions
It's vital work, but I think we often neglect the role of the informal sector - activists and social movements - in creating the conditions that facilitate it
5/
It's vital work, but I think we often neglect the role of the informal sector - activists and social movements - in creating the conditions that facilitate it
5/
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Slow news day.
To catch you up, here's our universe of stories published and still to come on today's political tsunami.
To catch you up, here's our universe of stories published and still to come on today's political tsunami.
November 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Slow news day.
To catch you up, here's our universe of stories published and still to come on today's political tsunami.
To catch you up, here's our universe of stories published and still to come on today's political tsunami.
Reposted by Aerin Jacob, PhD
Once more for the people in the back —
“The argument for reopening grizzly hunts is not about conservation or public safety.”
University of Manitoba researchers write an excellent, readable summary of human-bear conflict & coexistence.
theconversation.com/calls-for-gr...
“The argument for reopening grizzly hunts is not about conservation or public safety.”
University of Manitoba researchers write an excellent, readable summary of human-bear conflict & coexistence.
theconversation.com/calls-for-gr...
Calls for grizzly hunts to return to Western Canada oversimplify a complex ecological issue
Hunting advocacy organizations and politicians are inciting a moral panic about grizzly bears, oversimplifying an inherently complex ecological problem.
theconversation.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Once more for the people in the back —
“The argument for reopening grizzly hunts is not about conservation or public safety.”
University of Manitoba researchers write an excellent, readable summary of human-bear conflict & coexistence.
theconversation.com/calls-for-gr...
“The argument for reopening grizzly hunts is not about conservation or public safety.”
University of Manitoba researchers write an excellent, readable summary of human-bear conflict & coexistence.
theconversation.com/calls-for-gr...
Once more for the people in the back —
“The argument for reopening grizzly hunts is not about conservation or public safety.”
University of Manitoba researchers write an excellent, readable summary of human-bear conflict & coexistence.
theconversation.com/calls-for-gr...
“The argument for reopening grizzly hunts is not about conservation or public safety.”
University of Manitoba researchers write an excellent, readable summary of human-bear conflict & coexistence.
theconversation.com/calls-for-gr...
Calls for grizzly hunts to return to Western Canada oversimplify a complex ecological issue
Hunting advocacy organizations and politicians are inciting a moral panic about grizzly bears, oversimplifying an inherently complex ecological problem.
theconversation.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Once more for the people in the back —
“The argument for reopening grizzly hunts is not about conservation or public safety.”
University of Manitoba researchers write an excellent, readable summary of human-bear conflict & coexistence.
theconversation.com/calls-for-gr...
“The argument for reopening grizzly hunts is not about conservation or public safety.”
University of Manitoba researchers write an excellent, readable summary of human-bear conflict & coexistence.
theconversation.com/calls-for-gr...
This ⬇️ is off the charts bonkers.
Those are hallmarks of caring, just societies that support people. I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
Those are hallmarks of caring, just societies that support people. I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
The Trump administration is ordering the State Department to label countries with abortion access, LGBTQ+ protections, DEI policies, and even hate-speech safeguards as human rights violators.
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This ⬇️ is off the charts bonkers.
Those are hallmarks of caring, just societies that support people. I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
Those are hallmarks of caring, just societies that support people. I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
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About 2.5% of people in Canada are infected and/or experiencing life activity-limiting long COVID this week.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in Canada is $92.7M.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in Canada is $92.7M.
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
About 2.5% of people in Canada are infected and/or experiencing life activity-limiting long COVID this week.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in Canada is $92.7M.
The estimated cost of hospitalizations from this week's infections in Canada is $92.7M.
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WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
About 1 in 161 people in Canada is currently infected (580,000-751,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Nov 24) is 1 in 116 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
About 1 in 161 people in Canada is currently infected (580,000-751,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Nov 24) is 1 in 116 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
About 1 in 161 people in Canada is currently infected (580,000-751,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Nov 24) is 1 in 116 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
About 1 in 161 people in Canada is currently infected (580,000-751,000 infections/week).
The most recent estimate for the United States (Nov 24) is 1 in 116 infected (www.pmc19.com/data/index.php).
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Don’t miss this! #WalrusTalks are free to watch online — register.
Dr. Bobiwash is an Assistant Professor and an Indigenous Scholar @umanitoba.bsky.social He’s also a researcher in residence at the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada.
Insightful and a great speaker. 👏
Dr. Bobiwash is an Assistant Professor and an Indigenous Scholar @umanitoba.bsky.social He’s also a researcher in residence at the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada.
Insightful and a great speaker. 👏
At Universities Canada presents The Walrus Talks Innovation Nation, Dr. Kyle Bobiwash invites us to look at the connections between people, place and ecosystems through a new lens.
Buy tickets: WalrusTalksInnovationNation.e...
#InnovationNation #InnovateCanada #MadeInCanada
Buy tickets: WalrusTalksInnovationNation.e...
#InnovationNation #InnovateCanada #MadeInCanada
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Don’t miss this! #WalrusTalks are free to watch online — register.
Dr. Bobiwash is an Assistant Professor and an Indigenous Scholar @umanitoba.bsky.social He’s also a researcher in residence at the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada.
Insightful and a great speaker. 👏
Dr. Bobiwash is an Assistant Professor and an Indigenous Scholar @umanitoba.bsky.social He’s also a researcher in residence at the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada.
Insightful and a great speaker. 👏
Better is possible! Send this to your city / town, mayor, council etc. (or tag them).
Urge them to prioritize — maintain & increase — trees, native vegetation, wetlands, & natural infrastructure in public and private spaces. Good for everyone.
Urge them to prioritize — maintain & increase — trees, native vegetation, wetlands, & natural infrastructure in public and private spaces. Good for everyone.
November 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Better is possible! Send this to your city / town, mayor, council etc. (or tag them).
Urge them to prioritize — maintain & increase — trees, native vegetation, wetlands, & natural infrastructure in public and private spaces. Good for everyone.
Urge them to prioritize — maintain & increase — trees, native vegetation, wetlands, & natural infrastructure in public and private spaces. Good for everyone.
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We always see a surge of infectious disease, including COVID, RSV, etc etc around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Unless you want to gift your fam with a few weeks sick this year, mask up as you travel!
November 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We always see a surge of infectious disease, including COVID, RSV, etc etc around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Unless you want to gift your fam with a few weeks sick this year, mask up as you travel!
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Carney's budget claims Canada's anti-greenwashing law led to “some parties slowing or reversing efforts to protect the environment.” The government couldn't name any examples when I asked. Experts say the risks are exaggerated and the law could be working as intended thenarwhal.ca/greenwashing...
Canada says anti-greenwashing rules silence industry | The Narwhal
Carney is moving to nix some of Canada’s rules that restrict how oil and gas companies and other industries advertise environmental claims
thenarwhal.ca
November 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Carney's budget claims Canada's anti-greenwashing law led to “some parties slowing or reversing efforts to protect the environment.” The government couldn't name any examples when I asked. Experts say the risks are exaggerated and the law could be working as intended thenarwhal.ca/greenwashing...
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A cutting of our entire sustainability and climate action team, or even distributing it around the organization like “spare parts,” will weaken it greatly. These aren’t just “environmental programs.” This is our value system. Our brand. Our competitive advantage.” #VancouversBudget
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
A cutting of our entire sustainability and climate action team, or even distributing it around the organization like “spare parts,” will weaken it greatly. These aren’t just “environmental programs.” This is our value system. Our brand. Our competitive advantage.” #VancouversBudget
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I wrote about the under-appreciated hazard of landslide-triggered tsunamis, which need serious consideration in discussions of new pipelines from Alberta 🧪⚒️
@theglobeandmail.com @davidebybc.bsky.social @natural-resources.canada.ca @mark-carney.bsky.social @ucalgaryscience.bsky.social
@theglobeandmail.com @davidebybc.bsky.social @natural-resources.canada.ca @mark-carney.bsky.social @ucalgaryscience.bsky.social
New northwest pipeline risks hazard of landslide tsunamis
Major Projects Office needs to be wary in its planning for pipeline projects to tidewater
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I wrote about the under-appreciated hazard of landslide-triggered tsunamis, which need serious consideration in discussions of new pipelines from Alberta 🧪⚒️
@theglobeandmail.com @davidebybc.bsky.social @natural-resources.canada.ca @mark-carney.bsky.social @ucalgaryscience.bsky.social
@theglobeandmail.com @davidebybc.bsky.social @natural-resources.canada.ca @mark-carney.bsky.social @ucalgaryscience.bsky.social
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Scientists (especially early career researchers): How has your career been impacted over the last year of policy changes and funding cuts? Contact me here or on Signal if you have a story to share.
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Scientists (especially early career researchers): How has your career been impacted over the last year of policy changes and funding cuts? Contact me here or on Signal if you have a story to share.
I’m a big fan of @cpawssab.bsky.social — happy to see this job posting! Apply by Dec 1. #ConservationJobs
We're hiring a Conservation Campaign Specialist to help shape the future of #Parks and #PublicLands in our province 🥾⛺🌲
Learn more and apply today at cpaws-southernalberta.org/careers/cons... 🍂
#Calgary #CalgaryJobs #YYC #YYCJobs #DefendAlbertaParks #DefendAbParks #AlbertaParks
Learn more and apply today at cpaws-southernalberta.org/careers/cons... 🍂
#Calgary #CalgaryJobs #YYC #YYCJobs #DefendAlbertaParks #DefendAbParks #AlbertaParks
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I’m a big fan of @cpawssab.bsky.social — happy to see this job posting! Apply by Dec 1. #ConservationJobs
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If you're on my list, please share it. If I missed you, or someone you think should be on it, please let me know. 🍁https://go.bsky.app/Uq2HC4Q
November 25, 2024 at 3:20 PM
If you're on my list, please share it. If I missed you, or someone you think should be on it, please let me know. 🍁https://go.bsky.app/Uq2HC4Q
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Explore this commentary in Policy Options / Options politiques featuring FACETS research on environmental assessment laws for mines in Canada. Read "What 50 years of buried data tell us about Canada’s mining oversight" here: https://ow.ly/6qNJ50XpAPb
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Explore this commentary in Policy Options / Options politiques featuring FACETS research on environmental assessment laws for mines in Canada. Read "What 50 years of buried data tell us about Canada’s mining oversight" here: https://ow.ly/6qNJ50XpAPb
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For those who've followed the story of Wet'suwet'en land defenders—criminalized for peacefully fighting the CGL pipeline through their lands—read this statement on the final judgement in their case. The power and wisdom of this struggle are incredibly moving.
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
Sentencing Decision — Gidimt'en Yintah Access
“No matter what they said, no matter what they did, they couldn’t touch us because we’re standing on what our ancestors fought and died for.” -Sleydo’ “Since the beginning I feel like we’ve always...
www.yintahaccess.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
For those who've followed the story of Wet'suwet'en land defenders—criminalized for peacefully fighting the CGL pipeline through their lands—read this statement on the final judgement in their case. The power and wisdom of this struggle are incredibly moving.
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
www.yintahaccess.com/news/sentenc...
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[8 Nov 2025] Another roundup of #ConservationJobs, mostly in 🇨🇦.
All postings include salary. I am not involved in these positions.
Please share to help others — working to conserve nature is rewarding and needed!
www.linkedin.com/posts/aerinj...
All postings include salary. I am not involved in these positions.
Please share to help others — working to conserve nature is rewarding and needed!
www.linkedin.com/posts/aerinj...
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
[8 Nov 2025] Another roundup of #ConservationJobs, mostly in 🇨🇦.
All postings include salary. I am not involved in these positions.
Please share to help others — working to conserve nature is rewarding and needed!
www.linkedin.com/posts/aerinj...
All postings include salary. I am not involved in these positions.
Please share to help others — working to conserve nature is rewarding and needed!
www.linkedin.com/posts/aerinj...
Reposted by Aerin Jacob, PhD
Everyone who even lightly affiliates with the GOP could, say, go look in a mirror and ask themselves whether they should keep debating the level of Nazi loving that is acceptable.
Instead, the far-right’s favorite fellas keep recording podcasts.
Instead, the far-right’s favorite fellas keep recording podcasts.
The right can’t decide if it's okay to hate Jews
The fallout from Nick Fuentes's appearance on Tucker Carlson continues.
www.motherjones.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Everyone who even lightly affiliates with the GOP could, say, go look in a mirror and ask themselves whether they should keep debating the level of Nazi loving that is acceptable.
Instead, the far-right’s favorite fellas keep recording podcasts.
Instead, the far-right’s favorite fellas keep recording podcasts.
Reposted by Aerin Jacob, PhD
📢Scientists unite!📢 You have a critical role to play in speaking truth to power. Please join us November 20 for a virtual training on how the scientific community can stand up for our democracy and push back against the growing authoritarian threat in the US.
Register: act.ucsusa.org/44007SY
Register: act.ucsusa.org/44007SY
November 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
📢Scientists unite!📢 You have a critical role to play in speaking truth to power. Please join us November 20 for a virtual training on how the scientific community can stand up for our democracy and push back against the growing authoritarian threat in the US.
Register: act.ucsusa.org/44007SY
Register: act.ucsusa.org/44007SY
Once more for the people in the back! 👏
Folks have been telling me they’ve noticed I’ve gotten “a lot more political” on social media this year.
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
November 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Once more for the people in the back! 👏