Andrew Potts🏳️🌈
@andrewspotts.bsky.social
Culture-Based Climate Change Action. Locally-Led Adaptation for Heritage. Community of Practice Director for Preserving Legacies @preservinglegacies.bsky.social.
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#ClimateHeritage #HeritageAdapts
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#ClimateHeritage #HeritageAdapts
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At #SB8j_1, Indigenous Co-Chair Gunn-Britt Retter, Arctic region, emphasized that the urgency of the biodiversity crisis stresses the pressing need for resources to sustain and enhance biodiversity actions, in particular led by Indigenous Peoples and local communities. @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 1:50 AM
At #SB8j_1, Indigenous Co-Chair Gunn-Britt Retter, Arctic region, emphasized that the urgency of the biodiversity crisis stresses the pressing need for resources to sustain and enhance biodiversity actions, in particular led by Indigenous Peoples and local communities. @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
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“For years, the EU has promised to lead on climate and nature protection, but what this investigation shows is that we are literally cementing over our own future"
Great new research from 41 journalists & scientists from 11 countries shows extent of loss. Ireland ranks 3rd by pop.
greentogrey.eu
Great new research from 41 journalists & scientists from 11 countries shows extent of loss. Ireland ranks 3rd by pop.
greentogrey.eu
October 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“For years, the EU has promised to lead on climate and nature protection, but what this investigation shows is that we are literally cementing over our own future"
Great new research from 41 journalists & scientists from 11 countries shows extent of loss. Ireland ranks 3rd by pop.
greentogrey.eu
Great new research from 41 journalists & scientists from 11 countries shows extent of loss. Ireland ranks 3rd by pop.
greentogrey.eu
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Last week at #ClimateWeekNYC, @andrewspotts.bsky.social joined Activation Group 19 with the @cop30brazil.bsky.social Presidency & Climate Champions to advance the #COP30 Action Agenda on culture, heritage, and climate action. 🌍
October 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Last week at #ClimateWeekNYC, @andrewspotts.bsky.social joined Activation Group 19 with the @cop30brazil.bsky.social Presidency & Climate Champions to advance the #COP30 Action Agenda on culture, heritage, and climate action. 🌍
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NEW: A buyout program is coming for homeowners in The Hole, a NYC neighborhood unlike any other.
It’s the first time the city pursues this climate adaptation strategy proactively, instead of after a disaster, and with a focus on inland (not coastal) flooding.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/03/f...
It’s the first time the city pursues this climate adaptation strategy proactively, instead of after a disaster, and with a focus on inland (not coastal) flooding.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/03/f...
They Live Below Sea Level in NYC. Now, the City Could Buy Out 'The Hole'
The low-lying neighborhood on the Brooklyn-Queens border will be the first place in New York where officials may buy properties proactively — instead of in response to a disaster.
www.thecity.nyc
October 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
NEW: A buyout program is coming for homeowners in The Hole, a NYC neighborhood unlike any other.
It’s the first time the city pursues this climate adaptation strategy proactively, instead of after a disaster, and with a focus on inland (not coastal) flooding.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/03/f...
It’s the first time the city pursues this climate adaptation strategy proactively, instead of after a disaster, and with a focus on inland (not coastal) flooding.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/03/f...
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The Department of Energy has now banned the following words and phrases:
climate change, green, decarbonization, energy transition, clean energy, emissions, sustainability, tax breaks, carbon footprint.
This is dystopian and should terrify anyone paying attention.
climate change, green, decarbonization, energy transition, clean energy, emissions, sustainability, tax breaks, carbon footprint.
This is dystopian and should terrify anyone paying attention.
October 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The Department of Energy has now banned the following words and phrases:
climate change, green, decarbonization, energy transition, clean energy, emissions, sustainability, tax breaks, carbon footprint.
This is dystopian and should terrify anyone paying attention.
climate change, green, decarbonization, energy transition, clean energy, emissions, sustainability, tax breaks, carbon footprint.
This is dystopian and should terrify anyone paying attention.
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Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
October 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
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Israel has just arrested Greta Thunberg and many others.
Statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
“People of conscience have been abducted. The flotilla broke no laws. What is illegal is Israel’s genocide, Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza, and Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon.”
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Statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
“People of conscience have been abducted. The flotilla broke no laws. What is illegal is Israel’s genocide, Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza, and Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon.”
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Close to 65k watching the livefeed from the Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Gaza.
Israel seems to be intercepting right now.
All eyes needed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEN2...
Israel seems to be intercepting right now.
All eyes needed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEN2...
24/7 LIVESTREAM OF GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA
YouTube video by Global Sumud Flotilla
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Israel has just arrested Greta Thunberg and many others.
Statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
“People of conscience have been abducted. The flotilla broke no laws. What is illegal is Israel’s genocide, Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza, and Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon.”
1/3
Statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
“People of conscience have been abducted. The flotilla broke no laws. What is illegal is Israel’s genocide, Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza, and Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon.”
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🧵🧪 In session on policy and societal requirements at the Royal Society discussion meeting today, Prof Hans-Otto Pörtner, former Co-Chair of the IPCC Working Group II, stated that he thinks keeping global temperature rise "below 1.5 [°C above pre-industrial] is probably now out of reach".
September 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🧵🧪 In session on policy and societal requirements at the Royal Society discussion meeting today, Prof Hans-Otto Pörtner, former Co-Chair of the IPCC Working Group II, stated that he thinks keeping global temperature rise "below 1.5 [°C above pre-industrial] is probably now out of reach".
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You have until 1 October to submit nominations for the #7MostEndangered Programme — a key civil society initiative from @europanostra.bsky.social with EIB INSTITUTE & @creativeeurope.bsky.social , dedicated to saving Europe’s heritage at risk.
➡️ Nominate today: 7mostendangered.eu/call-for-nom...
➡️ Nominate today: 7mostendangered.eu/call-for-nom...
September 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
You have until 1 October to submit nominations for the #7MostEndangered Programme — a key civil society initiative from @europanostra.bsky.social with EIB INSTITUTE & @creativeeurope.bsky.social , dedicated to saving Europe’s heritage at risk.
➡️ Nominate today: 7mostendangered.eu/call-for-nom...
➡️ Nominate today: 7mostendangered.eu/call-for-nom...
Meeting today during #ClimateWeekNYC of Activation Group 19 i.e. folks working with the @cop30brazil.bsky.social Presidency & Climate High-Level Champions to help deliver the COP30 Action Agenda objective on Culture, cultural heritage protection & climate action. 50 days to Belém! #ClimateHeritage
September 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Meeting today during #ClimateWeekNYC of Activation Group 19 i.e. folks working with the @cop30brazil.bsky.social Presidency & Climate High-Level Champions to help deliver the COP30 Action Agenda objective on Culture, cultural heritage protection & climate action. 50 days to Belém! #ClimateHeritage
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Not shocked, but certainly saddened. The Kennedy Center has turned into a national disgrace…
September 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Not shocked, but certainly saddened. The Kennedy Center has turned into a national disgrace…
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On efforts to combat climate change, the US has joined the ranks of countries like Iran, Russia, and Saudi Arabia in being critically insufficient, thanks to the Trump Admin’s rollback of virtually all climate policy.
September 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
On efforts to combat climate change, the US has joined the ranks of countries like Iran, Russia, and Saudi Arabia in being critically insufficient, thanks to the Trump Admin’s rollback of virtually all climate policy.
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The Mississippi Museum of Art now owns the only two known portraits of enslaved Mississippians that were painted before the Civil War.
"Portrait of Frederick" joins "Portrait of Delia," both hanging in the same museum together for the first time in history.
"Portrait of Frederick" joins "Portrait of Delia," both hanging in the same museum together for the first time in history.
Rare Portraits of Enslaved Mississippians Displayed at Art Museum
The Mississippi Museum of Art now owns the only two known portraits of enslaved Mississippians that were painted before the Civil War.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The Mississippi Museum of Art now owns the only two known portraits of enslaved Mississippians that were painted before the Civil War.
"Portrait of Frederick" joins "Portrait of Delia," both hanging in the same museum together for the first time in history.
"Portrait of Frederick" joins "Portrait of Delia," both hanging in the same museum together for the first time in history.
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Thanks to Christal Brown, a remarkable dance performance amongst the solar panels at @middleburycollege.bsky.social Middlebury College to help launch Sun Day in the best possible way
September 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thanks to Christal Brown, a remarkable dance performance amongst the solar panels at @middleburycollege.bsky.social Middlebury College to help launch Sun Day in the best possible way
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To anyone throwing our LGBTQ+ community under the bus: grow a spine. To those who want to ruin the lives of our trans loved ones, take away their access to healthcare, blame them for society’s ills, + take away their rights: grow a heart. To Eric Adams: We look forward to you leaving Gracie Mansion.
September 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
To anyone throwing our LGBTQ+ community under the bus: grow a spine. To those who want to ruin the lives of our trans loved ones, take away their access to healthcare, blame them for society’s ills, + take away their rights: grow a heart. To Eric Adams: We look forward to you leaving Gracie Mansion.
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Michael Eisner, who served as CEO of Disney for 21 years and acquired ABC while he was in charge, slams his successor Bob Iger for bending the knee.
September 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Michael Eisner, who served as CEO of Disney for 21 years and acquired ABC while he was in charge, slams his successor Bob Iger for bending the knee.
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The European Broadcasting Union is now faced with a serious 'coalition management' issue after 5 countries said they will pull out of #Eurovision if Israel is in it next year.
If this isn't handled well, it could spell the end of the storied song contest.
If this isn't handled well, it could spell the end of the storied song contest.
On Israel, Eurovision close to 'critical mass' that removed Russia
Over the last two years the EBU hasn't excluded Israel because countries didn't actually threaten to leave. In the past week, five have done so - close to the number that got Russia removed in 2022.
davekeating.substack.com
September 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The European Broadcasting Union is now faced with a serious 'coalition management' issue after 5 countries said they will pull out of #Eurovision if Israel is in it next year.
If this isn't handled well, it could spell the end of the storied song contest.
If this isn't handled well, it could spell the end of the storied song contest.
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There is an emergency protest tomorrow at 10am at Harper’s Ferry WV against erasing history:
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
URGENT HandsOff! Protest in Harpers Ferry on Friday 9/19/25 at 10 am · Indivisible
This event aims to send a clear message: "HANDS OFF OUR HISTORY!" We believe that the truth matters and that erasing documented history, including the history of slavery and its impact on this county ...
www.mobilize.us
September 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
There is an emergency protest tomorrow at 10am at Harper’s Ferry WV against erasing history:
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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So fantastic to see that @preservinglegacies.bsky.social is in the running for this @gcadaptation.bsky.social award. The team is doing incredible work.
#climateheritage #resilience #climatejustice 🌏
HT @andrewspotts.bsky.social
#climateheritage #resilience #climatejustice 🌏
HT @andrewspotts.bsky.social
Honored to be a finalist for the 2025 Local Adaptation Champions Awards recognizing the power of heritage & community in building a climate-resilient future. 💙 #ClimateAction #Heritage
For more information: llahub.gca.org/articles/7c5...
For more information: llahub.gca.org/articles/7c5...
September 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
So fantastic to see that @preservinglegacies.bsky.social is in the running for this @gcadaptation.bsky.social award. The team is doing incredible work.
#climateheritage #resilience #climatejustice 🌏
HT @andrewspotts.bsky.social
#climateheritage #resilience #climatejustice 🌏
HT @andrewspotts.bsky.social
📣 The Climate Heritage Network seeks proposals from qualified individuals and firms to complete a near-term action plan and long-term strategic plan for the organization!
Proposals due by September 19. Details here: www.climateheritage.org/press/reques...
Proposals due by September 19. Details here: www.climateheritage.org/press/reques...
September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎉 Woohoo! Our Preserving Legacies team is a finalist for the 2025 Local Adaptation Champions Awards given by @gcadaptation.bsky.social!
Founded by @icomos.bsky.social & @climateheritage.bsky.social with funding from #NatGeo, PL supports locally-led adaption for heritage places🥳
#ClimateHeritage
Founded by @icomos.bsky.social & @climateheritage.bsky.social with funding from #NatGeo, PL supports locally-led adaption for heritage places🥳
#ClimateHeritage
Honored to be a finalist for the 2025 Local Adaptation Champions Awards recognizing the power of heritage & community in building a climate-resilient future. 💙 #ClimateAction #Heritage
For more information: llahub.gca.org/articles/7c5...
For more information: llahub.gca.org/articles/7c5...
September 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🎉 Woohoo! Our Preserving Legacies team is a finalist for the 2025 Local Adaptation Champions Awards given by @gcadaptation.bsky.social!
Founded by @icomos.bsky.social & @climateheritage.bsky.social with funding from #NatGeo, PL supports locally-led adaption for heritage places🥳
#ClimateHeritage
Founded by @icomos.bsky.social & @climateheritage.bsky.social with funding from #NatGeo, PL supports locally-led adaption for heritage places🥳
#ClimateHeritage
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I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".
September 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".
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It’s going to break your heart how many people you know, love, and respect will turn out to be cowards. Prepare yourself as best you can. You are not alone, but you are your own center. Be a strong center.
September 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It’s going to break your heart how many people you know, love, and respect will turn out to be cowards. Prepare yourself as best you can. You are not alone, but you are your own center. Be a strong center.
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Awful and dangerous to hear the Mayor echo the transphobic bigotry coming from the Trump administration. It's completely at odds with the values of our city and another reason why his single, disgraced term in office cannot end soon enough.
September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Awful and dangerous to hear the Mayor echo the transphobic bigotry coming from the Trump administration. It's completely at odds with the values of our city and another reason why his single, disgraced term in office cannot end soon enough.
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Olafur Eliasson will debut ‘A symphony of disappearing sounds for the Great Salt Lake’ in Salt Lake City in 2026, highlighting the ecological crisis facing the shrinking body of water.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Olafur Eliasson will debut ‘A symphony of disappearing sounds for the Great Salt Lake’ in Salt Lake City in 2026, highlighting the ecological crisis facing the shrinking body of water.
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