Casey Darling Kniffin
@cdarlingk.bsky.social
🌊Ocean, estuaries, critters, walking in nature (aka hikes), and climate solutions so I can keep geeking out about the former. I care about a lot of stuff, in Florida, I don’t recommend it. Thoughts are my own. (She, her)💙🌿✨🌈
Gutting wind while opening the Gulf for oil drilling and spilling is not it...
My latest for @rollingstone.com
Trump’s Vendetta Against Wind is Gutting Jobs and Raising Prices.
But in Baltimore, I met blue collar workers who are fighting back, preparing for the “Green Workforce of the Future,” and defending offshore wind.
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump’s Vendetta Against Wind is Gutting Jobs and Raising Prices.
But in Baltimore, I met blue collar workers who are fighting back, preparing for the “Green Workforce of the Future,” and defending offshore wind.
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Gutting wind while opening the Gulf for oil drilling and spilling is not it...
Exactly what an H. sapiens would say... "For instance, Harris et al. demonstrated through model simulations how inbred Neanderthals (Homo neandertalensis) benefited genetically when introgressed with modern humans (H. sapiens), even with the loss of a significant portion of their native ancestry."
July 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Exactly what an H. sapiens would say... "For instance, Harris et al. demonstrated through model simulations how inbred Neanderthals (Homo neandertalensis) benefited genetically when introgressed with modern humans (H. sapiens), even with the loss of a significant portion of their native ancestry."
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We can stop this, together. www.everglades.org/no-alligator...
82-year-old Clyde Butcher, world-renowned photographer who last year earned a presidential medal for his life’s work documenting the Florida Everglades, joined protests yesterday against the state’s proposed “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center
June 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We can stop this, together. www.everglades.org/no-alligator...
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I will be tuning in to the House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the NRC hearing on Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s75c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s75c...
Oversight Hearing | Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
YouTube video by House Committee on Natural Resources GOP
www.youtube.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I will be tuning in to the House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the NRC hearing on Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s75c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s75c...
Maybe not…
Trump cuts to have ‘chilling effect’ on climate science and ‘degrade’ Australia’s ability to forecast weather
- by @donnadlu.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
- by @donnadlu.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Trump cuts to have ‘chilling effect’ on climate science and ‘degrade’ Australia’s ability to forecast weather
Australian meteorologists and scientists will be affected by mass firings at Noaa, experts warn
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Maybe not…
This is terrible, horrible, no good, very bad news. I think I may move to Australia.
Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.
Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm
More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
This is terrible, horrible, no good, very bad news. I think I may move to Australia.
What an apropos post while the Florida legislature contemplates preempting any regulation of single use plastic by local governments or state agencies, including in our treasured springs and state parks.
March 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What an apropos post while the Florida legislature contemplates preempting any regulation of single use plastic by local governments or state agencies, including in our treasured springs and state parks.
“It is sad, a sad day when our government would fire some good employee, and say it was based on performance, when they know good and well, that’s a lie,” Alsup said.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Judge orders some federal agencies to reinstate thousands of probationary workers
Federal Judge William Alsup said government officials "know good and well' that their claims that many firings were based on performance was "a lie."
www.nbcnews.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“It is sad, a sad day when our government would fire some good employee, and say it was based on performance, when they know good and well, that’s a lie,” Alsup said.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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#Florida sugar company’s environmental claims are just "greenwashing," lawsuit says. Plaintiffs say Florida Crystals’ farming method that blights minority neighborhoods belies its climate-friendly claims www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... via @ninalakhani.bsky.social
Florida sugar company’s environmental claims are ‘greenwashing’, lawsuit says
Plaintiffs say Florida Crystals’ farming method that blights minority neighborhoods belies its climate-friendly claims
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#Florida sugar company’s environmental claims are just "greenwashing," lawsuit says. Plaintiffs say Florida Crystals’ farming method that blights minority neighborhoods belies its climate-friendly claims www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... via @ninalakhani.bsky.social
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this site used to be VERY FUNNY and I know we live in hell right now, but ALL Y’ALL NEED TO MAKE HELL FUNNIER OR WE WILL NOT MAKE IT AND I AM NOT KIDDING
I wish this site was funnier
March 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
this site used to be VERY FUNNY and I know we live in hell right now, but ALL Y’ALL NEED TO MAKE HELL FUNNIER OR WE WILL NOT MAKE IT AND I AM NOT KIDDING
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I just gave to the Healthy Ocean Coalition!
Join the HOC. Contribute Today!
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March 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Donate to the HOC today! All contributions go directly to ensuring all of our support services and trainings for advocates remain completely free of charge. secure.actblue.com/d...
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Anybody else feel like this administration is shrinking your telomeres?
March 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Anybody else feel like this administration is shrinking your telomeres?
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I think about this a lot.
March 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I think about this a lot.
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Throughout history, humans have habitually treated the ocean as an infinite waste repository, using this flawed perspective to justify environmentally harmful practices.
Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules (Gift Article)
The 5-to-4 decision is the latest setback for the agency and could have sweeping implications for curtailing water pollution offshore.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Throughout history, humans have habitually treated the ocean as an infinite waste repository, using this flawed perspective to justify environmentally harmful practices.
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From POLITICO's Florida Playbook. (It continues on)
March 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
From POLITICO's Florida Playbook. (It continues on)
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Because to be in a small world is much more soothing than the big world these days.
#photography #nature #lichen
#photography #nature #lichen
February 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Because to be in a small world is much more soothing than the big world these days.
#photography #nature #lichen
#photography #nature #lichen
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To probationary federal employees who have been terminated:
Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email info@civilservicestrong.org
Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email info@civilservicestrong.org
Civil Service Strong: Resources for Civil Servants
Effective. Impartial. Resilient. The civil service comprises dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees who work tirelessly across the country and around the world to ensure the effective delivery of go...
www.civilservicestrong.org
February 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
To probationary federal employees who have been terminated:
Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email info@civilservicestrong.org
Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email info@civilservicestrong.org
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They're evil, but also stupid as hell. My latest with some details on who has been targeted at various agencies, and how much it all sucks.
"They want to break things, and unlike building things, that can be done badly with pretty much the same result."
"They want to break things, and unlike building things, that can be done badly with pretty much the same result."
Federal Employee Purge Rife With Malevolence And Incompetence
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.
www.splinter.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
They're evil, but also stupid as hell. My latest with some details on who has been targeted at various agencies, and how much it all sucks.
"They want to break things, and unlike building things, that can be done badly with pretty much the same result."
"They want to break things, and unlike building things, that can be done badly with pretty much the same result."
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Another word for "regulation" is...
"consumer protection"
"environmental protection"
"Regulation" means your milk is safe. "Regulation" means toys that harm your babies are removed from the shelves. "Regulation" means chemical companies can't dump waste in your river.
"consumer protection"
"environmental protection"
"Regulation" means your milk is safe. "Regulation" means toys that harm your babies are removed from the shelves. "Regulation" means chemical companies can't dump waste in your river.
my kingdom for an elected official who will stand up and defend the fact that the government employs people to test wastewater and send old people money and keep an eye on the bears in the park and make sue the people that scammed you
February 18, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Another word for "regulation" is...
"consumer protection"
"environmental protection"
"Regulation" means your milk is safe. "Regulation" means toys that harm your babies are removed from the shelves. "Regulation" means chemical companies can't dump waste in your river.
"consumer protection"
"environmental protection"
"Regulation" means your milk is safe. "Regulation" means toys that harm your babies are removed from the shelves. "Regulation" means chemical companies can't dump waste in your river.
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If we’re renaming bodies of water based on petty grievances, I propose that this be renamed the Kendrick Lamar passage.
February 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
If we’re renaming bodies of water based on petty grievances, I propose that this be renamed the Kendrick Lamar passage.
🌊🐙🪸 #MarineSky folks, spam me with your most comprehensive articles about the broad conservation benefits of marine protected areas. And, if you think MPAs are bad, open to critiques.
February 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
🌊🐙🪸 #MarineSky folks, spam me with your most comprehensive articles about the broad conservation benefits of marine protected areas. And, if you think MPAs are bad, open to critiques.
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"You are exactly who you need to be."
Doechii’s historic Grammy win wasn’t just a moment—it was a message.
Doechii’s historic Grammy win wasn’t just a moment—it was a message.
February 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"You are exactly who you need to be."
Doechii’s historic Grammy win wasn’t just a moment—it was a message.
Doechii’s historic Grammy win wasn’t just a moment—it was a message.
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If someone
a) has a financial incentive to oppose green energy,
b) has never given a shit about whales before,
and
c) is a lying liar,
There’s no reason to treat their claim that “we have to stop green energy to save the whales” as a serious point raised in good faith.
a) has a financial incentive to oppose green energy,
b) has never given a shit about whales before,
and
c) is a lying liar,
There’s no reason to treat their claim that “we have to stop green energy to save the whales” as a serious point raised in good faith.
January 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
If someone
a) has a financial incentive to oppose green energy,
b) has never given a shit about whales before,
and
c) is a lying liar,
There’s no reason to treat their claim that “we have to stop green energy to save the whales” as a serious point raised in good faith.
a) has a financial incentive to oppose green energy,
b) has never given a shit about whales before,
and
c) is a lying liar,
There’s no reason to treat their claim that “we have to stop green energy to save the whales” as a serious point raised in good faith.