Katharine Hudson
@hudsonkd.bsky.social
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"A significant biological explanation for high mortality among young adults in 1918 involves a “cytokine storm.” This occurs when the body’s immune system, in its effort to combat a pathogen, mounts an excessively strong and uncontrolled inflammatory response."
What Caused the 1918 Flu to Affect Young Adults Most?
Explore the puzzling reasons why the 1918 flu disproportionately affected healthy young adults, delving into both biological and circumstantial factors.
biologyinsights.com
August 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
"A significant biological explanation for high mortality among young adults in 1918 involves a “cytokine storm.” This occurs when the body’s immune system, in its effort to combat a pathogen, mounts an excessively strong and uncontrolled inflammatory response."
Reposted by Katharine Hudson
The devastating flu epidemic of 1918 was particularly dangerous for young adults, for people in their prime, who died by the millions. But RFK Jr. is too stupid to know that. Link below.
Dr. Dmitri Daskalakis, who resigned from the CDC says that RFKJr said he believes that Avian flu should be allowed to "burn through" the chickens and then children and others, so we can propagate a "stronger species". RFKJr believes in eugenics.
RFKJr needs to resign or be fired.
RFKJr needs to resign or be fired.
August 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The devastating flu epidemic of 1918 was particularly dangerous for young adults, for people in their prime, who died by the millions. But RFK Jr. is too stupid to know that. Link below.
Reposted by Katharine Hudson
"The interview had no evident legal purpose. It was a damage-control operation. Blanche was not so much investigating Epstein and Maxwell’s crimes as attempting to exculpate President Donald Trump..."
What Ghislaine Maxwell Told the Justice Department
Listening to the convicted sex offender’s lengthy interview reveals that she and her interviewer had one goal—to satisfy Donald Trump.
www.newyorker.com
August 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"The interview had no evident legal purpose. It was a damage-control operation. Blanche was not so much investigating Epstein and Maxwell’s crimes as attempting to exculpate President Donald Trump..."
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At some point in the not too distant future the conventional wisdom will be that this was a period where the US focused on dumb shit while China took the lead in multiple domains
I vaguely remember tweeting something like the country that effectively captures this free energy source at scale will rule the 21st century. whelp.
August 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
At some point in the not too distant future the conventional wisdom will be that this was a period where the US focused on dumb shit while China took the lead in multiple domains
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“While it may be inconvenient to the current administration, the U.S. does have some of the leading climate scientists in the world, and they will continue to find a way to do and communicate the science regardless of the oppressive political regime.” - Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social
"Despite Lack of Federal Support, US Scientists Continue Work on Key Global Climate Reports" by @bberwyn.bsky.social for @insideclimatenews.org: insideclimatenews.org/news/3008202...
Despite Lack of Federal Support, US Scientists Continue Work on Key Global Climate Reports - Inside Climate News
Amid rising repression of climate science domestically, researchers from universities around the country are lending their expertise to an international effort.
insideclimatenews.org
August 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“While it may be inconvenient to the current administration, the U.S. does have some of the leading climate scientists in the world, and they will continue to find a way to do and communicate the science regardless of the oppressive political regime.” - Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social
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The size of the current global sea-ice volume departure is near record levels, with thinner than average ice found in both the #Arctic and #Antarctic.
Graphic from zacklabe.com/global-sea-i...
Graphic from zacklabe.com/global-sea-i...
August 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The size of the current global sea-ice volume departure is near record levels, with thinner than average ice found in both the #Arctic and #Antarctic.
Graphic from zacklabe.com/global-sea-i...
Graphic from zacklabe.com/global-sea-i...
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Thanks to the Guardian for covering our efforts.
Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Follow us, support the mission, and help keep climate truth alive.
Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Follow us, support the mission, and help keep climate truth alive.
August 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thanks to the Guardian for covering our efforts.
Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Follow us, support the mission, and help keep climate truth alive.
Read more here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Follow us, support the mission, and help keep climate truth alive.
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Her evidence is compelling. It has influenced my thinking enormously.
The study by Erica Chenowith cited in this article found some striking conclusions, including "Countries where resistance campaigns were nonviolent were 10 times as likely to transition to democracy compared to countries where resistance turned violent."
@revkin.bsky.social on: What Social Scientists Say About Violent and Peaceful Resistance to Tyrannical Takeovers.
open.substack.com/pub/revkin/p...
My take: Violence is never the answer.
open.substack.com/pub/revkin/p...
My take: Violence is never the answer.
June 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Her evidence is compelling. It has influenced my thinking enormously.
The bush lupines on the Marin Headlands. Ahhhhhh
May 16, 2025 at 5:03 AM
The bush lupines on the Marin Headlands. Ahhhhhh
Reposted by Katharine Hudson
Reposted by Katharine Hudson
Reposted by Katharine Hudson
Expect Elon Musk, and now Project 2025 architect Russell Vought, to do what Trump promised he would do all along... eradicate Social Security and Medicare. www.wsj.com/politics/elo...
Exclusive | DOGE Aides Search Medicare Agency Payment Systems for Fraud
Elon Musk’s allies have been on site at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services offices this week.
www.wsj.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Expect Elon Musk, and now Project 2025 architect Russell Vought, to do what Trump promised he would do all along... eradicate Social Security and Medicare. www.wsj.com/politics/elo...
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At what point do we call this a constitutional crisis?!
Russell Vought is Trump’s path to authoritarianism.
“He was so clear to us that he believes that it’s a President’s power to ignore the laws as written, that it’s a President’s power to ignore the Constitution.” - @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
Russell Vought is Trump’s path to authoritarianism.
“He was so clear to us that he believes that it’s a President’s power to ignore the laws as written, that it’s a President’s power to ignore the Constitution.” - @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 4:12 AM
At what point do we call this a constitutional crisis?!
Russell Vought is Trump’s path to authoritarianism.
“He was so clear to us that he believes that it’s a President’s power to ignore the laws as written, that it’s a President’s power to ignore the Constitution.” - @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
Russell Vought is Trump’s path to authoritarianism.
“He was so clear to us that he believes that it’s a President’s power to ignore the laws as written, that it’s a President’s power to ignore the Constitution.” - @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
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This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak.
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
January 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak.
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
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I've seen some wondering why a person married to a US citizen might not be documented.
It took me 4 years & over $1500 to get residency-and I'm a 🇨🇦 married to a 🇺🇸.
In my experience, it's incredibly hard for someone whose first language isn't English and can't spare the $$ to navigate this process.
It took me 4 years & over $1500 to get residency-and I'm a 🇨🇦 married to a 🇺🇸.
In my experience, it's incredibly hard for someone whose first language isn't English and can't spare the $$ to navigate this process.
January 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I've seen some wondering why a person married to a US citizen might not be documented.
It took me 4 years & over $1500 to get residency-and I'm a 🇨🇦 married to a 🇺🇸.
In my experience, it's incredibly hard for someone whose first language isn't English and can't spare the $$ to navigate this process.
It took me 4 years & over $1500 to get residency-and I'm a 🇨🇦 married to a 🇺🇸.
In my experience, it's incredibly hard for someone whose first language isn't English and can't spare the $$ to navigate this process.
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Oy.
I deeply apologize for our country right now. Most of us have less-than-zero interest in "acquiring" Greenland.
I deeply apologize for our country right now. Most of us have less-than-zero interest in "acquiring" Greenland.
January 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Oy.
I deeply apologize for our country right now. Most of us have less-than-zero interest in "acquiring" Greenland.
I deeply apologize for our country right now. Most of us have less-than-zero interest in "acquiring" Greenland.
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If only CNN had a climate writer who could write about the Trump administration's assault on clean energy like the NPR does
A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs.
Here's how Trump's pause on wind projects could threaten jobs and climate goals
A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
If only CNN had a climate writer who could write about the Trump administration's assault on clean energy like the NPR does
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Regenerative braking remains an extremely straightforward engineering marvel. Energy efficiency at its finest.
www.caltrain.com/news/caltrai...
www.caltrain.com/news/caltrai...
Caltrain’s Electric Fleet More Efficient than Expected | Caltrain
Caltrain announced at its monthly Board of Directors meeting that regenerative braking on the new trains is generating and sending back to the electric grid approximately 23% of the energy consumed by...
www.caltrain.com
January 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Regenerative braking remains an extremely straightforward engineering marvel. Energy efficiency at its finest.
www.caltrain.com/news/caltrai...
www.caltrain.com/news/caltrai...
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earth.org/fast-fashion... #atacamadesert #carbonemissions #childlabor #co2emissions #energy #environmentalimpact #fastfashion #forcedlabor #forever21 #lessismore #microplastics #pollution #shein #shitshow #slowfashion #textiledyeing #textiles #uniglo #waterconsumption #zara
Fast Fashion: Its Detrimental Effect on the Environment
Fast fashion has a massive environmental impact. It is the second-biggest consumer of water and responsible for 10% of global CO2 emissions.
earth.org
January 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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'... a fundamental misunderstanding of how climate change works. It’s not a single factor to weigh against others. It’s an intensifier — a force that amplifies and worsens existing conditions.'
#wildfire #climatechange
#wildfire #climatechange
January 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
'... a fundamental misunderstanding of how climate change works. It’s not a single factor to weigh against others. It’s an intensifier — a force that amplifies and worsens existing conditions.'
#wildfire #climatechange
#wildfire #climatechange
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I love Costco. I love their business model, their higher wages, their leadership development…the number of people who work there for years and years and years.
I love their gas prices and quality of their gas. I love their bakery, the efforts to maximize containers to increase sustainability…
I love their gas prices and quality of their gas. I love their bakery, the efforts to maximize containers to increase sustainability…
Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.
Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
Costco's shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a motion that would seek report on the risks of diversity, equity and inclusion in the company's hiring practices.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I love Costco. I love their business model, their higher wages, their leadership development…the number of people who work there for years and years and years.
I love their gas prices and quality of their gas. I love their bakery, the efforts to maximize containers to increase sustainability…
I love their gas prices and quality of their gas. I love their bakery, the efforts to maximize containers to increase sustainability…
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One day after the White House environmental justice website went dark, please join me in welcoming the father of environmental justice to Bluesky. Yes, sociologist @drrobertbullard.bsky.social literally defined the concept in his 1990 book, Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class and Environmental Quality.
Dr. Robert D. Bullard (@drrobertbullard.bsky.social)
Scholar, author of 18 books, co-chair of @NBEJN1, @EJHBCU Climate Change Consortium, Director of @BullardCenter and father of environmental justice. #HBCU
drrobertbullard.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 4:30 AM
One day after the White House environmental justice website went dark, please join me in welcoming the father of environmental justice to Bluesky. Yes, sociologist @drrobertbullard.bsky.social literally defined the concept in his 1990 book, Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class and Environmental Quality.
Reposted by Katharine Hudson
Peter Gleick says Trump’s order on California water policy "is what you get when you mix bluster, ignorance, and disinformation."
"If he cared about California water, which he doesn’t really, he would pay attention to climate change." @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
"If he cared about California water, which he doesn’t really, he would pay attention to climate change." @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
Trump wants to upend California water policy. State officials say it could do harm
President Trump has issued a directive calling for 'putting people over fish' in California water policy. State officials say it could prove harmful for water supplies and fish.
www.latimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Peter Gleick says Trump’s order on California water policy "is what you get when you mix bluster, ignorance, and disinformation."
"If he cared about California water, which he doesn’t really, he would pay attention to climate change." @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
"If he cared about California water, which he doesn’t really, he would pay attention to climate change." @petergleick.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
Reposted by Katharine Hudson
The White House climate page is now gone. Climate change is not. www.whitehouse.gov/climate
www.whitehouse.gov
January 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The White House climate page is now gone. Climate change is not. www.whitehouse.gov/climate
Reposted by Katharine Hudson
Trump ordered the National Institutes of Health to cancel their review panels on cancer research.
If you or someone you know has cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or one of many countless illnesses that needs a cure — this could have devastating effects.
If you or someone you know has cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or one of many countless illnesses that needs a cure — this could have devastating effects.
Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring
Researchers facing “a lot of uncertainty, fear, and panic”
www.science.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Trump ordered the National Institutes of Health to cancel their review panels on cancer research.
If you or someone you know has cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or one of many countless illnesses that needs a cure — this could have devastating effects.
If you or someone you know has cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or one of many countless illnesses that needs a cure — this could have devastating effects.