EcoNana
@eco-nana.bsky.social
Proud grandma of 2, planet protector, and lifelong lover of animals. Formerly wrangling climate facts as NASA’s Climate Website Managing Editor, now working to champion a greener future for our kids and grandkids.
The fight for clean energy continues! #renewables #renewableenergy
Federal Judge Finds Trump’s Halt on Wind Energy Is Illegal
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The fight for clean energy continues! #renewables #renewableenergy
Here's some family fun for the weekend! Share your scores online, and one lucky winner (under 14) will receive a very special NASA sticker that is not commercially available!
The Great Recycling Adventure Quiz
Hey kids! Are you 14 years old or younger? If so, get ready for the great recycling adventure quiz! If you want to prepare, there are some great resources at the back of the quiz. I’ll also list them ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Here's some family fun for the weekend! Share your scores online, and one lucky winner (under 14) will receive a very special NASA sticker that is not commercially available!
To my kids and grandkids — I’ll never stop fighting.
Money and power can’t beat hope, love, and a commitment to your future.
Clean air, healthy oceans, a livable climate — that’s why I won’t give up. 💚
#ActForTheFuture #CleanEnergy #ForOurKids #ClimateHope #NeverGiveUp
Money and power can’t beat hope, love, and a commitment to your future.
Clean air, healthy oceans, a livable climate — that’s why I won’t give up. 💚
#ActForTheFuture #CleanEnergy #ForOurKids #ClimateHope #NeverGiveUp
To My Kids and Grandkids, I Will Never Stop Fighting
Some of you may know that I’ve been fighting for offshore wind in California. Right now, it feels like those of us who care about keeping our planet livable are losing ground. Recently, the fossil fue...
eco-nana.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
To my kids and grandkids — I’ll never stop fighting.
Money and power can’t beat hope, love, and a commitment to your future.
Clean air, healthy oceans, a livable climate — that’s why I won’t give up. 💚
#ActForTheFuture #CleanEnergy #ForOurKids #ClimateHope #NeverGiveUp
Money and power can’t beat hope, love, and a commitment to your future.
Clean air, healthy oceans, a livable climate — that’s why I won’t give up. 💚
#ActForTheFuture #CleanEnergy #ForOurKids #ClimateHope #NeverGiveUp
Recently, over 1,400 were killed in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, & Malaysia. Many villages are still buried under mud and debris, with power and telecommunications out. A NASA study in 2021 found that the proportion of the world’s population exposed to floods grew by 20 - 24%between 2000 & 2018.
Reckoning With a New Era of Deadly Floods
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Recently, over 1,400 were killed in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, & Malaysia. Many villages are still buried under mud and debris, with power and telecommunications out. A NASA study in 2021 found that the proportion of the world’s population exposed to floods grew by 20 - 24%between 2000 & 2018.
Why isn't warmer every year, even while we continue to emit greenhouse gases? A natural ocean cool-down (La Niña) is giving the planet a tiny breather. Curious how that works — and why this year might not snag the “hottest ever” title?
Why This Year Won’t Be the Warmest On Record
Scientists predict that 2025 will be the second or third warmest year on record. We’re emitting more CO2 every year, so why won’t this year be warmer than last year? Even though Earth is warming over ...
eco-nana.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Why isn't warmer every year, even while we continue to emit greenhouse gases? A natural ocean cool-down (La Niña) is giving the planet a tiny breather. Curious how that works — and why this year might not snag the “hottest ever” title?
I keep hearing people talk about carbon capture like it’s some kind of superhero gadget that’s going to save the day.
If you’ve ever wondered whether carbon-capture is a real climate solution or just a shiny distraction, this blog is for you. #climate #climatechange #climateaction
If you’ve ever wondered whether carbon-capture is a real climate solution or just a shiny distraction, this blog is for you. #climate #climatechange #climateaction
Carbon Capture Explained: Is It Really Worth it?
Carbon capture explained: the good, the bad and why clean energy still leads the way.
eco-nana.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I keep hearing people talk about carbon capture like it’s some kind of superhero gadget that’s going to save the day.
If you’ve ever wondered whether carbon-capture is a real climate solution or just a shiny distraction, this blog is for you. #climate #climatechange #climateaction
If you’ve ever wondered whether carbon-capture is a real climate solution or just a shiny distraction, this blog is for you. #climate #climatechange #climateaction
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🚨 Monday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data)
• about 1,110,000 km² below the 2010s mean
• about 1,600,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 2,310,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,810,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
• about 1,110,000 km² below the 2010s mean
• about 1,600,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 2,310,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,810,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 Monday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the lowest on record (JAXA data)
• about 1,110,000 km² below the 2010s mean
• about 1,600,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 2,310,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,810,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
• about 1,110,000 km² below the 2010s mean
• about 1,600,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 2,310,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,810,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
🦃 Thanksgiving is coming, but did you know your holiday turkey likely came from a factory farm?
Learn the shocking truth about these large operations, how they harm the environment, and how you can help these feathered friends.
👉 eco-nana.com/the-shocking...
#Thanksgiving #FactoryFarms #Turkey
Learn the shocking truth about these large operations, how they harm the environment, and how you can help these feathered friends.
👉 eco-nana.com/the-shocking...
#Thanksgiving #FactoryFarms #Turkey
The Shocking Truth About Factory Farming and the Environment
Factory farming doesn’t just heat up the planet — it also harms the environment in many ways. Let's look at the problems and some solutions.
eco-nana.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
🦃 Thanksgiving is coming, but did you know your holiday turkey likely came from a factory farm?
Learn the shocking truth about these large operations, how they harm the environment, and how you can help these feathered friends.
👉 eco-nana.com/the-shocking...
#Thanksgiving #FactoryFarms #Turkey
Learn the shocking truth about these large operations, how they harm the environment, and how you can help these feathered friends.
👉 eco-nana.com/the-shocking...
#Thanksgiving #FactoryFarms #Turkey
Hidden “storms” under Antarctica’s ice are helping melt the glaciers fast — and that could mean faster sea-level rise than we thought. #antarctica #climatechange #climatecrisis
UC Irvine researchers link Antarctic ice loss to ‘storms' at the ocean's subsurface
Process is responsible for significant melting of Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers
news.uci.edu
November 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Hidden “storms” under Antarctica’s ice are helping melt the glaciers fast — and that could mean faster sea-level rise than we thought. #antarctica #climatechange #climatecrisis
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Monday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *2nd* lowest on record (JAXA data)
• about 740,000 km² below the 2010s mean
• about 1,390,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 2,030,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,490,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
• about 740,000 km² below the 2010s mean
• about 1,390,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 2,030,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,490,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Monday ice update - #Arctic sea ice extent is currently the *2nd* lowest on record (JAXA data)
• about 740,000 km² below the 2010s mean
• about 1,390,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 2,030,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,490,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
• about 740,000 km² below the 2010s mean
• about 1,390,000 km² below the 2000s mean
• about 2,030,000 km² below the 1990s mean
• about 2,490,000 km² below the 1980s mean
More zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
Reposted by EcoNana
@theguardian.com is killin' it with coverage of #COP30.
Big emitters LOVE emissions trading.
This piece is consistent with my own research that shows that IETA, which has big fossil as members, and pushes for emissions trading has more delegates than any other NGO at COP *for two decades*
Big emitters LOVE emissions trading.
This piece is consistent with my own research that shows that IETA, which has big fossil as members, and pushes for emissions trading has more delegates than any other NGO at COP *for two decades*
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
@theguardian.com is killin' it with coverage of #COP30.
Big emitters LOVE emissions trading.
This piece is consistent with my own research that shows that IETA, which has big fossil as members, and pushes for emissions trading has more delegates than any other NGO at COP *for two decades*
Big emitters LOVE emissions trading.
This piece is consistent with my own research that shows that IETA, which has big fossil as members, and pushes for emissions trading has more delegates than any other NGO at COP *for two decades*
One tiny village is showing us big-time proof that climate change isn’t just a future worry—it’s happening now. #climatecrisis #ClimateAction #climatejustice
The ground is swallowing homes in this Native village in Alaska. Residents have no choice but to move
The climate crisis is causing the permafrost to melt in Alaska, forcing the village of Nunapitchuk to relocate
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
One tiny village is showing us big-time proof that climate change isn’t just a future worry—it’s happening now. #climatecrisis #ClimateAction #climatejustice
Earth is literally losing its shine… and no, it’s not because it skipped its skincare routine. 😅 Find out why our planet’s getting dimmer—and why it actually matters. #climatechange #climate #climateaction
Earth’s Losing Its Shine (And That’s Not Good)
Have you ever noticed how bright our planet looks from space? Earth usually reflects sunlight like a giant blue-and-white mirror. But scientists have discovered something surprising: Earth is losing i...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Earth is literally losing its shine… and no, it’s not because it skipped its skincare routine. 😅 Find out why our planet’s getting dimmer—and why it actually matters. #climatechange #climate #climateaction
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My #Arctic temperature graphics have just been updated for October 2025. New records were reached in my High Arctic and Atlantic Arctic regional sectors and close as well around the Greenland sector.
➡️ Check it out: zacklabe.com/arctic-tempe.... #DataViz #SciComm #OpenScience #OpenData
➡️ Check it out: zacklabe.com/arctic-tempe.... #DataViz #SciComm #OpenScience #OpenData
Arctic Temperatures
Near real-time visualizations [Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability] [Arctic Sea-Ice Extent and Concentration] [Arctic Sea-Ice Volume and Thickness] [Arctic Temperatures] [Antarctic Sea-Ice E…
zacklabe.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
My #Arctic temperature graphics have just been updated for October 2025. New records were reached in my High Arctic and Atlantic Arctic regional sectors and close as well around the Greenland sector.
➡️ Check it out: zacklabe.com/arctic-tempe.... #DataViz #SciComm #OpenScience #OpenData
➡️ Check it out: zacklabe.com/arctic-tempe.... #DataViz #SciComm #OpenScience #OpenData
A new study finds that switching from a typical diet to a plant-based one can cut your food-related carbon footprint by nearly half—while also using 33% less land and 7% less water. I know this is really hard, but even replacing one or two meals a week helps!
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phys.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
A new study finds that switching from a typical diet to a plant-based one can cut your food-related carbon footprint by nearly half—while also using 33% less land and 7% less water. I know this is really hard, but even replacing one or two meals a week helps!
Think your laundry pods and sheets are ultra-eco friendly? Think again. That “dissolvable” film is actually made of PVA plastic — hiding in your wash and ending up in our waterways.
Check out my blog and learn what cleaner, healthier alternatives you can choose instead.
Check out my blog and learn what cleaner, healthier alternatives you can choose instead.
Pods, Sheets, and Hidden Plastics: What’s Really in Your Detergent?
Hidden plastics in “eco” pods and laundry sheets? Learn how PVA harms our water—and how families can choose truly safe options.
eco-nana.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Think your laundry pods and sheets are ultra-eco friendly? Think again. That “dissolvable” film is actually made of PVA plastic — hiding in your wash and ending up in our waterways.
Check out my blog and learn what cleaner, healthier alternatives you can choose instead.
Check out my blog and learn what cleaner, healthier alternatives you can choose instead.
A glacier in Antarctica suddenly sped up its retreat — disappearing 5 miles in just two months. What triggered this unprecedented sprint, and what does it mean for our warming world? #climatechange #climatecrisis
Rapid Antarctic glacier retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'
A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.
www.bbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A glacier in Antarctica suddenly sped up its retreat — disappearing 5 miles in just two months. What triggered this unprecedented sprint, and what does it mean for our warming world? #climatechange #climatecrisis
Read the post, weigh the facts, and decide for yourself — then drop your thoughts below!
Nuclear Power: Clean Energy Hero or Environmental Headache?
I live near the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. Lately I’ve seen a flood of posts claiming that nuclear power is the cleanest and cheapest form of energy. It sounds promising — after all, we urgent...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Read the post, weigh the facts, and decide for yourself — then drop your thoughts below!
September 2025 was the third warmest September on record behind 2023 and 2024, with a global average of 1.48°C (2.67°F) above the 1850-1900 average.
September 2025 Temperature Update - Berkeley Earth
September 2025 was the 3rd warmest September on record, and 2025 is likely to become the third warmest year on record. A La Niña transition appears imminent.
berkeleyearth.org
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
September 2025 was the third warmest September on record behind 2023 and 2024, with a global average of 1.48°C (2.67°F) above the 1850-1900 average.
After a record-breaking heat wave in 2023, two types of coral in Florida are now almost gone — and their disappearance could affect people for generations.
#climatechange #climatecrisis #coralreefs
#climatechange #climatecrisis #coralreefs
What scientists saw underwater in Florida left them “shocked” — and devastated
Two incredibly valuable animals are now “functionally extinct” in Florida. That should alarm all of us.
www.vox.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
After a record-breaking heat wave in 2023, two types of coral in Florida are now almost gone — and their disappearance could affect people for generations.
#climatechange #climatecrisis #coralreefs
#climatechange #climatecrisis #coralreefs
A couple of social media posts today reminded me that I need to share this again. eco-nana.com/how-reliable... #climatechange #factcheck
How Reliable Are Satellite Temperature Measurements?
Some people who reject climate science claim satellites are the “real truth-tellers” when it comes to Earth’s temperature. But here’s the kicker: satellites don’t actually measure temperature at the s...
eco-nana.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A couple of social media posts today reminded me that I need to share this again. eco-nana.com/how-reliable... #climatechange #factcheck
The war on science is escalating. More people will die.
Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century
More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year.
apnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The war on science is escalating. More people will die.
As Singapore bakes, bugs and rats are heading indoors for the A/C! From airports to shopping malls, rising heat and shrinking green spaces are driving pests to seek shelter with us. Check out this fascinating story from Mongabay:
As Singapore heats up, pests are seeking refuge indoors
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s reputation as one of the world’s cleanest cities is being put to the test by a surge in rodent and insect infestations that experts say is being fueled by climate change and he...
news.mongabay.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
As Singapore bakes, bugs and rats are heading indoors for the A/C! From airports to shopping malls, rising heat and shrinking green spaces are driving pests to seek shelter with us. Check out this fascinating story from Mongabay: