Joan Johnson
@jjohnso.bsky.social
Concerned about climate change impacts; mitigation and adaptation for future generations. Everything is interdependent and interconnected.
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This is another ‘ozone layer’ moment. Now, we must urgently target methane | Mia Mottley: The oil and gas industry must be legally bound to cut methane emissions. With climate tipping points approaching, time is running out • Mia Mottley is the prime minister of Barbados The timing is br...
This is another ‘ozone layer’ moment. Now, we must urgently target methane | Mia Mottley
This is another ‘ozone layer’ moment. Now, we must urgently target methane | Mia Mottley: The oil and gas industry must be legally bound to cut methane emissions. With climate tipping points approaching, time is running out • Mia Mottley is the prime minister of Barbados The timing is br...
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
This is another ‘ozone layer’ moment. Now, we must urgently target methane | Mia Mottley: The oil and gas industry must be legally bound to cut methane emissions. With climate tipping points approaching, time is running out • Mia Mottley is the prime minister of Barbados The timing is br...
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A recent study by Dutch colleagues shows that a shutdown of the Atlantic overturning circulation #AMOC could bring extreme drought to Europe for centuries.
That is a thus far underappreciated risk of climate change.
@swinda.bsky.social
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
That is a thus far underappreciated risk of climate change.
@swinda.bsky.social
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Experts warn ongoing concern with Atlantic Ocean will be direct threat to dozens of nations: 'Consequences for at least 1,000 years to come'
"A huge responsibility for the decision makers of today."
www.yahoo.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A recent study by Dutch colleagues shows that a shutdown of the Atlantic overturning circulation #AMOC could bring extreme drought to Europe for centuries.
That is a thus far underappreciated risk of climate change.
@swinda.bsky.social
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
That is a thus far underappreciated risk of climate change.
@swinda.bsky.social
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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An ancient dry lake in California's Death Valley filled with water after record rains fell on the arid region in November.
Record rains revive a dry, ancient lake in Death Valley - The Weather Network
This past month was Death Valley’s wettest November on record
ow.ly
December 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
An ancient dry lake in California's Death Valley filled with water after record rains fell on the arid region in November.
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@technologyreview.com reporter @caseycrownhart.bsky.social says AI use is becoming less of a personal choice as AI becomes more embedded in our digital infrastructure. Now, a boom in construction of AI data centers is facing public backlash: buff.ly/CcMLqUj
December 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
@technologyreview.com reporter @caseycrownhart.bsky.social says AI use is becoming less of a personal choice as AI becomes more embedded in our digital infrastructure. Now, a boom in construction of AI data centers is facing public backlash: buff.ly/CcMLqUj
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Flooding concerns are heightened again in B.C. as a new atmospheric river will bring additional, abundant amounts of rainfall, as well as blustery wind gusts that could disrupt power and travel, into this week. #BCstorm #BCwx
https://ow.ly/sqZZ50XJ6mE
https://ow.ly/sqZZ50XJ6mE
Travel and power impacts possible in B.C. with winds, flooding potential - The Weather Network
Flooding concerns are heightened again in B.C. as a new atmospheric river will bring additional, abundant amounts of rainfall, as well as blustery wind gusts that could disrupt power and travel, into this week
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December 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Flooding concerns are heightened again in B.C. as a new atmospheric river will bring additional, abundant amounts of rainfall, as well as blustery wind gusts that could disrupt power and travel, into this week. #BCstorm #BCwx
https://ow.ly/sqZZ50XJ6mE
https://ow.ly/sqZZ50XJ6mE
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B.C. is bracing for more soaking rains with yet another atmospheric river this weekend, elevating the flood risk again, especially in areas hit hard by the previous event just days ago. #BCstorm #BCwx
https://ow.ly/fGeM50XIN6C
https://ow.ly/fGeM50XIN6C
B.C.’s expecting dangerous rains, high winds this weekend - The Weather Network
A new atmospheric river pushing into the West Coast could exacerbate flooding issues in areas already hard hit by recent heavy rains
ow.ly
December 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
B.C. is bracing for more soaking rains with yet another atmospheric river this weekend, elevating the flood risk again, especially in areas hit hard by the previous event just days ago. #BCstorm #BCwx
https://ow.ly/fGeM50XIN6C
https://ow.ly/fGeM50XIN6C
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Localized nutrient colimitation of phytoplankton growth rates across the subtropical South Pacific Ocean www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1... #jcampubs 🌊
Localized nutrient colimitation of phytoplankton growth rates across the subtropical South Pacific Ocean | PNAS
The simultaneous depletion of multiple nutrients in seawater potentially leads to
colimitation of phytoplankton growth across large oceanic extents...
www.pnas.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Localized nutrient colimitation of phytoplankton growth rates across the subtropical South Pacific Ocean www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1... #jcampubs 🌊
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Floodwaters reached Highway 1 in Abbotsford on Thursday night, prompting new evacuation orders for seven properties close to the highway. #BCwx #BStorm
https://ow.ly/WPnp50XIq6o
https://ow.ly/WPnp50XIq6o
Here's what you need to know about B.C.'s Fraser Valley flood risk - The Weather Network
Abbotsford under state of local emergency, most major highways leading out of Lower Mainland closed
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December 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Floodwaters reached Highway 1 in Abbotsford on Thursday night, prompting new evacuation orders for seven properties close to the highway. #BCwx #BStorm
https://ow.ly/WPnp50XIq6o
https://ow.ly/WPnp50XIq6o
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Wednesday’s -53°C reading in the #Yukon (High North-Arctic) #Canada was the earliest in the year Canada has seen a temperature that cold in 30 years
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Extreme cold on the move after Canada notches -50C reading - The Weather Network
Wednesday’s -53°C reading in the Yukon was the earliest in the year Canada has seen a temperature that cold in 30 years
www.theweathernetwork.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Wednesday’s -53°C reading in the #Yukon (High North-Arctic) #Canada was the earliest in the year Canada has seen a temperature that cold in 30 years
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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The fact that parts of Washington are seeing record-breaking flooding this week is not surprising given that 1) many locations saw record 24hr precipitation (well above 100yr ARI) & 2) near-record temperatures *simultaneously* (no snow in mtns, so all precip became runoff). #WAwx
December 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The fact that parts of Washington are seeing record-breaking flooding this week is not surprising given that 1) many locations saw record 24hr precipitation (well above 100yr ARI) & 2) near-record temperatures *simultaneously* (no snow in mtns, so all precip became runoff). #WAwx
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Roads closed. People and animals evacuated. B.C. is once again grappling with serious flooding in the Fraser Valley, and some experts are asking why more hasn’t been done to mitigate risks. thenarwhal.ca/bc-fraser-va... #bcpoli
Another severe atmospheric river has hit B.C. | The Narwhal
As Fraser Valley grapples with another major flood, some say the province isn’t doing enough
thenarwhal.ca
December 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Roads closed. People and animals evacuated. B.C. is once again grappling with serious flooding in the Fraser Valley, and some experts are asking why more hasn’t been done to mitigate risks. thenarwhal.ca/bc-fraser-va... #bcpoli
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The good news? Nearly all the world’s advanced economies are now *cutting* their emissions, while still growing their economies.
(It had little to do with the Paris agreement per se, though. It was due to better technology.)
The bad news? We need to much more.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
(It had little to do with the Paris agreement per se, though. It was due to better technology.)
The bad news? We need to much more.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds
Analysis marking 10 years since Paris climate agreement underscores effectiveness of strong government policies
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The good news? Nearly all the world’s advanced economies are now *cutting* their emissions, while still growing their economies.
(It had little to do with the Paris agreement per se, though. It was due to better technology.)
The bad news? We need to much more.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
(It had little to do with the Paris agreement per se, though. It was due to better technology.)
The bad news? We need to much more.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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La Niña likely for next month, NOAA says. Here's what it means for winter weather - The Hill
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La Niña likely for next month, NOAA says. Here's what it means for winter weather — The Hill
The climate phenomenon is expected to
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December 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
La Niña likely for next month, NOAA says. Here's what it means for winter weather - The Hill
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Happy Science Friday! Here’s what we’re covering today on the show. Listen on your local public radio station, 2-4 p.m. ET. 🔊 🌊 🐀
Learn more here: buff.ly/PZOnD8i
Learn more here: buff.ly/PZOnD8i
December 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Happy Science Friday! Here’s what we’re covering today on the show. Listen on your local public radio station, 2-4 p.m. ET. 🔊 🌊 🐀
Learn more here: buff.ly/PZOnD8i
Learn more here: buff.ly/PZOnD8i
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Evacuation orders have been issued for 371 properties in Abbotsford, B.C., as heavy rains inundated southern B.C. and led to all major highways leading out of the Lower Mainland to be closed. https://ow.ly/roEz50XHpEr
Evacuation orders issued for hundreds in Abbotsford, B.C., amid flood warnings - The Weather Network
Fraser Valley Regional District declared local state of emergency Wednesday afternoon
ow.ly
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Evacuation orders have been issued for 371 properties in Abbotsford, B.C., as heavy rains inundated southern B.C. and led to all major highways leading out of the Lower Mainland to be closed. https://ow.ly/roEz50XHpEr
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Evacuation orders have been issued for Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford after the Nooksack River overflowed its banks.
Last month, @tyolsen.bsky.social wrote about the politically complicated efforts to stop the river flooding into Canada.
Tyler will be on "Mornings With Simi" at 8:15 a.m. PT.
Last month, @tyolsen.bsky.social wrote about the politically complicated efforts to stop the river flooding into Canada.
Tyler will be on "Mornings With Simi" at 8:15 a.m. PT.
Political Strife May Doom Talks to Prevent a Future Nooksack Flood | The Tyee
An American river displaced thousands of Canadians in 2021. There is no sign US governments will prevent a repeat.
thetyee.ca
December 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Evacuation orders have been issued for Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford after the Nooksack River overflowed its banks.
Last month, @tyolsen.bsky.social wrote about the politically complicated efforts to stop the river flooding into Canada.
Tyler will be on "Mornings With Simi" at 8:15 a.m. PT.
Last month, @tyolsen.bsky.social wrote about the politically complicated efforts to stop the river flooding into Canada.
Tyler will be on "Mornings With Simi" at 8:15 a.m. PT.
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The discovery of TFA in blood and water samples opened a new front in a decades-long battle North Carolina environmentalists have been waging against forever chemicals in the state’s drinking water and air, soil and food.
Scientists Say the Forever Chemical TFA Could Cause Irreversible Harm. In Eastern North Carolina, It’s Everywhere. - Inside Climate News
The discovery of TFA in blood and water samples raises questions about Chemours’ role in adding to the pollution burden.
insideclimatenews.org
December 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The discovery of TFA in blood and water samples opened a new front in a decades-long battle North Carolina environmentalists have been waging against forever chemicals in the state’s drinking water and air, soil and food.
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We have the solutions to stop climate change.
Now, it's time to bring them to scale. Fast.
To know what works, what doesn't, and how to get moving on science-based climate solutions, visit the Drawdown Explorer.
Now, it's time to bring them to scale. Fast.
To know what works, what doesn't, and how to get moving on science-based climate solutions, visit the Drawdown Explorer.
December 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
We have the solutions to stop climate change.
Now, it's time to bring them to scale. Fast.
To know what works, what doesn't, and how to get moving on science-based climate solutions, visit the Drawdown Explorer.
Now, it's time to bring them to scale. Fast.
To know what works, what doesn't, and how to get moving on science-based climate solutions, visit the Drawdown Explorer.
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Gearing up to start in 10 minutes with @simonoxfphys.com and @hmoluseyi.bsky.social! Join us live on the link below and on Reddit at www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Gearing up to start in 10 minutes with @simonoxfphys.com and @hmoluseyi.bsky.social! Join us live on the link below and on Reddit at www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...
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5-yr study funded by a company that wants to mine deep sea floor revealed that following mining, # of animals in tracks left by the mining dropped 37%, & variety by 32%, compared to a month before….a trend not seen in control sites or nearby areas.
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/d...
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/d...
Deep-Sea Mining Test in the Pacific Drastically Reduced Biodiversity and Animal Populations
The Metals Company wants to be the first firm to commercially mine the seafloor. The study it funded suggests that mining vehicles harm creatures in the machines’ paths
www.smithsonianmag.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
5-yr study funded by a company that wants to mine deep sea floor revealed that following mining, # of animals in tracks left by the mining dropped 37%, & variety by 32%, compared to a month before….a trend not seen in control sites or nearby areas.
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/d...
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/d...
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When a developer carved a path through a wetland, the extent caught neighbours and Severn Township by surprise — but there was little anyone could do. Wetlands are disappearing across Ontario, along with the rules meant to protect them. thenarwhal.ca/severn-ontar...
Ontario is losing wetlands: Severn's is an example | The Narwhal
A developer built a trail through a wetland near Orillia, catching neighbours and the township by surprise. Across Ontario, wetlands are getting harder and harder to protect
thenarwhal.ca
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
When a developer carved a path through a wetland, the extent caught neighbours and Severn Township by surprise — but there was little anyone could do. Wetlands are disappearing across Ontario, along with the rules meant to protect them. thenarwhal.ca/severn-ontar...
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The Navajo Nation said no to a hydropower project. Trump officials want to ensure tribes can’t do that again.
The Navajo Nation said no to a hydropower project. Trump officials want to ensure tribes can’t do that again.
The U.S. Energy Secretary said allowing tribes to weigh in on energy projects on their land creates "unnecessary burdens to the development of critical infrastructure."
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December 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Navajo Nation said no to a hydropower project. Trump officials want to ensure tribes can’t do that again.
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That "until further notice" is a bit concerning.
Back to back atmospheric rivers are saturating the ground, but rain is falling for 4 more days. At least 23 rivers are in some level of flood stage in Western Washington.
As wonderful as it was, I am glad we moved off the river this year.
Back to back atmospheric rivers are saturating the ground, but rain is falling for 4 more days. At least 23 rivers are in some level of flood stage in Western Washington.
As wonderful as it was, I am glad we moved off the river this year.
December 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
That "until further notice" is a bit concerning.
Back to back atmospheric rivers are saturating the ground, but rain is falling for 4 more days. At least 23 rivers are in some level of flood stage in Western Washington.
As wonderful as it was, I am glad we moved off the river this year.
Back to back atmospheric rivers are saturating the ground, but rain is falling for 4 more days. At least 23 rivers are in some level of flood stage in Western Washington.
As wonderful as it was, I am glad we moved off the river this year.
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More than 600 samples collected over six years are creating a genetic portrait of the Arctic Ocean, which researchers and Inuit communities can use to understand and combat the impacts of climate change and human activity in the North. New from Meral Jamal: thenarwhal.ca/arctic-ocean...
The secret world of Arctic Ocean DNA | The Narwhal
Scientists are collecting DNA from the Arctic Ocean to create a better map of climate change and environmental health
thenarwhal.ca
December 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
More than 600 samples collected over six years are creating a genetic portrait of the Arctic Ocean, which researchers and Inuit communities can use to understand and combat the impacts of climate change and human activity in the North. New from Meral Jamal: thenarwhal.ca/arctic-ocean...