Elle Biggs WSU
@ellebiggswsu.bsky.social
My name is Elle Biggs and I am a PR student who is passionate about environmental activism. Follow along for weekly updates on environmental policies, global events and sustainability advocacy as part of my mission to educate and make a difference!
Planning a national park trip? Be ready for delays. A hiring freeze is straining park staff, risking both visitor experience and conservation efforts.
Heading to a national park this year? Plan ahead and pack your patience.
NPCA's Cassidy Jones shares with CNN Travel how the administration's hiring freeze - and the delay it caused in hiring seasonal employees - will impact your park visit. www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/t...
NPCA's Cassidy Jones shares with CNN Travel how the administration's hiring freeze - and the delay it caused in hiring seasonal employees - will impact your park visit. www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/t...
National parks brace for ‘a hold-your-breath year’ as the season heats up | CNN
As peak season in many US national parks begins, families heading outdoors during spring break might need to pack their patience and come extra-prepared as chaos over firings and hirings continues to ...
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April 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Planning a national park trip? Be ready for delays. A hiring freeze is straining park staff, risking both visitor experience and conservation efforts.
Harvard experts are pushing for stronger air quality policies to protect public health. Let’s keep fighting for the breath we all deserve. #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicHealth #ClimateAction
April 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Harvard experts are pushing for stronger air quality policies to protect public health. Let’s keep fighting for the breath we all deserve. #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicHealth #ClimateAction
A vital climate center in NC has shut down due to Trump-era funding cuts, leaving scientists, farmers & meteorologists without crucial data. 🌍📉#ScienceMatters #EnvironmentalActivism
Climate center in NC shuts down after lapse in funding from Trump administration
Meteorologists, scientists and farmers relied on the center’s data to analyze weather trends.
www.newsobserver.com
April 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A vital climate center in NC has shut down due to Trump-era funding cuts, leaving scientists, farmers & meteorologists without crucial data. 🌍📉#ScienceMatters #EnvironmentalActivism
Trump’s claim that auto emissions do not impact the environment is inaccurate. Weakening pollution regulations accelerates climate change, degrades air quality and poses serious public health risks. Reducing emissions is essential for a sustainable future. #ClimateAction
Trump Said Auto Emissions Don’t Affect the Environment. That’s Not True.
The president wants to weaken limits on tailpipe pollution. Scientists say it’s driving climate change and taking human lives “every day.”
www.nytimes.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Trump’s claim that auto emissions do not impact the environment is inaccurate. Weakening pollution regulations accelerates climate change, degrades air quality and poses serious public health risks. Reducing emissions is essential for a sustainable future. #ClimateAction
A powerful storm is bringing much needed snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains offering a late season boost to the West Coast’s water supply. As climate change threatens snowpack levels every storm counts for sustaining ecosystems. #ClimateCrisis #Weather
Significant snow falling in the mountain range straddling California and Nevada over the next few days could be the region’s last big snow dump of the season, offering a boost to the West Coast’s water supply.
‘Robust’ Storm Brings Snow to Sierra Nevada
The mountain range straddling California and Nevada is the target of a storm that may offer a late-season boost to the West Coast’s water supply.
www.nytimes.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A powerful storm is bringing much needed snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains offering a late season boost to the West Coast’s water supply. As climate change threatens snowpack levels every storm counts for sustaining ecosystems. #ClimateCrisis #Weather
The Trump administration’s cuts to NOAA are causing major disruption in staffing and weather forecasts, threatening the accuracy of vital climate data. These cuts undermine our ability to prepare for extreme weather events and climate change impacts. #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateAction
‘Chaos’: Trump cuts to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration disrupt staffing and weather forecasts
‘Chaos’: Trump cuts to Noaa disrupt staffing and weather forecasts
US climate agency upended as Doge efforts to slash federal government compromise email security
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Trump administration’s cuts to NOAA are causing major disruption in staffing and weather forecasts, threatening the accuracy of vital climate data. These cuts undermine our ability to prepare for extreme weather events and climate change impacts. #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateAction
A top ad agency is under fire for greenwashing in a landmark whistleblower case. Transparency in climate marketing matters and deception slows real progress. Read more on @climatewhistles.bsky.social. #ClimateWhistleblowers #EnvironmentalJustice #Greenwashing
📰 Top Ad Agency Faces Landmark Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Greenwashing
📑 Read the full press release and more on @climatewhistles.bsky.social's work below.
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#ClimateWhistleblowers #Enviromental #AMVBBDO #Whistleblower
📑 Read the full press release and more on @climatewhistles.bsky.social's work below.
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#ClimateWhistleblowers #Enviromental #AMVBBDO #Whistleblower
March 29, 2025 at 5:09 AM
A top ad agency is under fire for greenwashing in a landmark whistleblower case. Transparency in climate marketing matters and deception slows real progress. Read more on @climatewhistles.bsky.social. #ClimateWhistleblowers #EnvironmentalJustice #Greenwashing
Seattle's proposed budget stems from a $251 million general fund deficit. While the Office of Sustainability & Environment continues to invest in climate justice initiatives, concerns arise over potential cuts to environmental education programs. #seattle #EPAcuts
Hundreds of Seattle environmental education programs, volunteers and employees cut from budget
The Seattle Parks and Recreation department will face significant budget cuts in 2026 as part of efforts to reduce the city’s $250 million budget deficit.
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March 29, 2025 at 5:05 AM
A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake has claimed nearly 700 lives. Natural disasters are intensifying and climate resilience is more critical than ever. We must push for sustainable policies and disaster preparedness. #ClimateAction #MyanmarEarthquake
BREAKING: The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700 according to the government, state-run media said Saturday.
Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700 according to the government, state-run media.
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March 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake has claimed nearly 700 lives. Natural disasters are intensifying and climate resilience is more critical than ever. We must push for sustainable policies and disaster preparedness. #ClimateAction #MyanmarEarthquake
BREAKING: The EPA plans to dismantle its scientific research arm, cutting up to 1,155 scientists, including chemists and biologists. This move threatens vital research on pollution, climate and public health. Science should guide environmental policy, not politics. #SaveScience #EPA
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 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
BREAKING: The EPA plans to dismantle its scientific research arm, cutting up to 1,155 scientists, including chemists and biologists. This move threatens vital research on pollution, climate and public health. Science should guide environmental policy, not politics. #SaveScience #EPA
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke $20B in climate grants which keeps critical funding intact - for now. The decision forces the EPA and climate groups back to court, leaving the future of these grants uncertain. Stay tuned. #ClimateAction #EPA
BREAKING: Federal judge blocks Trump EPA move to claw back $20B in climate grants.
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Judge bars Trump’s EPA from taking back $20B in climate grants — for now
The ruling orders EPA and climate change groups to return to court to argue about the fate of the money.
www.politico.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:29 AM
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke $20B in climate grants which keeps critical funding intact - for now. The decision forces the EPA and climate groups back to court, leaving the future of these grants uncertain. Stay tuned. #ClimateAction #EPA
The EPA's plan to dismantle over 30 environmental regulations threatens public health and accelerates climate change. These rollbacks could lead to increased pollution resulting in environmental degradation. It's crucial to stay informed and advocate for policies that protect our planet.
EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target
The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.
www.npr.org
March 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The EPA's plan to dismantle over 30 environmental regulations threatens public health and accelerates climate change. These rollbacks could lead to increased pollution resulting in environmental degradation. It's crucial to stay informed and advocate for policies that protect our planet.
Good news for nature! 🌿🐦 Wellington’s native bird populations are soaring thanks to community driven conservation efforts. A reminder that when we protect ecosystems wildlife thrives! Let’s keep the momentum going. #ConservationWins #ProtectNature
February 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Good news for nature! 🌿🐦 Wellington’s native bird populations are soaring thanks to community driven conservation efforts. A reminder that when we protect ecosystems wildlife thrives! Let’s keep the momentum going. #ConservationWins #ProtectNature
Denying climate change won’t stop its impact. 🌍🔥 Scientists warn that extreme weather & public health risks are only getting worse yet some still try to ignore the facts. It’s time for action, not reversal. #ClimateCrisis #ActOnClimate
Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger, say just look around at the world
As President Donald Trump's administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say they need to look around because it’s obvious h...
apnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Denying climate change won’t stop its impact. 🌍🔥 Scientists warn that extreme weather & public health risks are only getting worse yet some still try to ignore the facts. It’s time for action, not reversal. #ClimateCrisis #ActOnClimate
DC’s cherry blossoms are hitting peak bloom March 28-31! 🌸 A breathtaking reminder of nature’s beauty and a late bloom due to climate change.
Peak bloom is declared by the agency when 70 percent of the blossoms around the Tidal Basin — the reservoir on the National Mall — have opened.
Cherry blossoms will be at peak March 28-31, Park Service says
Peak bloom is declared by the agency when 70 percent of the blossoms around the Tidal Basin — the reservoir on the National Mall — have opened.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
DC’s cherry blossoms are hitting peak bloom March 28-31! 🌸 A breathtaking reminder of nature’s beauty and a late bloom due to climate change.
NASA’s new study reveals alarming land subsidence along San Francisco’s shorelines, increasing the risk of flooding as sea levels rise.
4 Bay Area locations sinking at alarming rate, study shows
4 Bay Area locations sinking at alarming rate, study shows
There is concern that some cities along San Francisco Bay are sinking at an alarming rate, according to a new NASA-led study examining the shorelines.
www.nbcbayarea.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
NASA’s new study reveals alarming land subsidence along San Francisco’s shorelines, increasing the risk of flooding as sea levels rise.
The Arctic deep freeze gripping the US isn’t just weather it’s a warning. Extreme cold snaps and chaotic climate patterns are the result of a warming planet. We must act now to curb emissions & protect our future! 🌎 #ClimateCrisis
230M Americans are feeling the polar vortex as Arctic deep freeze engulfs US
The sheer scale of the cold is staggering, with 230 million Americans experiencing temperatures below freezing.
nypost.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Arctic deep freeze gripping the US isn’t just weather it’s a warning. Extreme cold snaps and chaotic climate patterns are the result of a warming planet. We must act now to curb emissions & protect our future! 🌎 #ClimateCrisis
Our national parks deserve protection and so do the rangers who dedicate their lives to them💔 Cutting park rangers means less preservation, education and care for our public lands. Support those speaking out, our parks need their voices now more than ever! 🌿 #ProtectOurParks #SaveTheRangers
The National Park Service fired many of its park rangers as part of a reduction in the federal work force. Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about the cuts and share their love of the Park Service.
“It’s scary, but it was the right thing to do.”
“It’s scary, but it was the right thing to do.”
Fired Park Rangers Try to ‘Open Some Hearts’ on Social Media
Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about their firings and share their love of the National Park Service.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Our national parks deserve protection and so do the rangers who dedicate their lives to them💔 Cutting park rangers means less preservation, education and care for our public lands. Support those speaking out, our parks need their voices now more than ever! 🌿 #ProtectOurParks #SaveTheRangers
Increased restrictions on NOLA scientists raise concerns about transparency and global climate forecasting. Experts warn this could hinder critical research at a time when we need it most. #ClimateScience #TransparencyMatters
Noaa imposes limits on scientists, sparking concerns over global forecasts.
‘Crackdown on climate’ predicted as oversight enacted over agency staffers’ email and meetings with foreign nationals.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Crackdown on climate’ predicted as oversight enacted over agency staffers’ email and meetings with foreign nationals.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Noaa imposes limits on scientists, sparking concerns over global forecasts
‘Crackdown on climate’ predicted as oversight enacted over agency staffers’ email and meetings with foreign nationals
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Increased restrictions on NOLA scientists raise concerns about transparency and global climate forecasting. Experts warn this could hinder critical research at a time when we need it most. #ClimateScience #TransparencyMatters
January was supposed to bring relief from record breaking heat but instead, it set another global temperature record. Climate experts are alarmed. The urgency for climate action has never been greater. #ClimateCrisis #ActNow
The planet has been shattering heat records for the past two years. That was expected to ease in January—and the fact that it didn't has climate researchers worried.
January wasn't expected to break global temperature records. But it did.
The planet has been shattering heat records for the past two years. That was expected to ease in January—and the fact that it didn't has climate researchers worried.
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February 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
January was supposed to bring relief from record breaking heat but instead, it set another global temperature record. Climate experts are alarmed. The urgency for climate action has never been greater. #ClimateCrisis #ActNow
The Trump admin is erasing climate crisis mentions from US gov websites, deleting vital resources on wildfires, defense risks & global policies. Silencing science doesn’t erase reality. Our planet is in crisis. Stay informed speak up & demand accountability! #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice
Scientists brace ‘for the worst’ as Trump purges climate mentions from websites
Trump administration pulling references online ‘won’t make crisis’ stop affecting Americans’ lives, say experts
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The Trump admin is erasing climate crisis mentions from US gov websites, deleting vital resources on wildfires, defense risks & global policies. Silencing science doesn’t erase reality. Our planet is in crisis. Stay informed speak up & demand accountability! #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice
Five back to back winter storms are set to dump two winters' worth of snow across the U.S. ❄️🌨️ Stay warm, only drive if necessary and tune into your cities social media for local updates. #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather
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Five winter storms hitting in succession delivering two full winters-worth of snow.
Five winter storms hitting in succession delivering two full winters-worth of snow.
Not 1. Not 2. Not 3. Not 4. 5 winter storms could deliver more snow to some than the last two winters combined — CNN
The second of five storms that will slam the eastern half of the United States with snow and ice over a two week period is on the way – and this one has more snow than the first.
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February 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Five back to back winter storms are set to dump two winters' worth of snow across the U.S. ❄️🌨️ Stay warm, only drive if necessary and tune into your cities social media for local updates. #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather
Extreme weather strikes again. Two deadly tornadoes hit East Tennessee, fueled by rising global temperatures. As climate change intensifies communities will continue to face growing risks. 🌪️⚠️ #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather
Two tornadoes touched down in eastern Tennessee on Thursday night, killing two people and causing widespread damage to rural communities outside Knoxville, the authorities said.
2 Killed as Tornadoes Sweep Through East Tennessee
The tornadoes, which also injured three people and caused widespread damage, reached wind speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Extreme weather strikes again. Two deadly tornadoes hit East Tennessee, fueled by rising global temperatures. As climate change intensifies communities will continue to face growing risks. 🌪️⚠️ #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather
January 2024 was the hottest ever recorded, marking the eighth consecutive month of record breaking global temperatures. Scientists warn that climate change continues to drive extreme heat worldwide. 🌍🔥 #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
Last month was the world's hottest January on record, E.U. scientists say
January extended a run of extraordinary heat, in which 18 of the last 19 months posted an average global temperature of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times.
www.nbcnews.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
January 2024 was the hottest ever recorded, marking the eighth consecutive month of record breaking global temperatures. Scientists warn that climate change continues to drive extreme heat worldwide. 🌍🔥 #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
The U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is raising questions throughout the globe about the future of international climate commitments. Read below for more information about what this means for the future of organized climate action🌍💬
Trump Withdraws from Paris Agreement (Again): What This Moment Means for Climate Action
Trump has pulled the US out of the Paris Agreement (again) — but here’s how the US can still fight the climate crisis.
www.globalcitizen.org
January 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is raising questions throughout the globe about the future of international climate commitments. Read below for more information about what this means for the future of organized climate action🌍💬