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you'd think the forced displacement of 10 million people from one of the oldest centres of civilisation in human history would get a little more news attention than beltway journalists writing essays on how Olivia Nuzzi is a genius because they want to bone her and you'd be wrong
'Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has made Tehran impossible to sustain'
#Iran 🇮🇷
#Iran 🇮🇷
Iran president says capital move now a necessity as water crisis deepens
Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has mad...
www.iranintl.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
you'd think the forced displacement of 10 million people from one of the oldest centres of civilisation in human history would get a little more news attention than beltway journalists writing essays on how Olivia Nuzzi is a genius because they want to bone her and you'd be wrong
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In addition to legal experts @envirojustice.bsky.social , I'd add that environmental & conservation science experts also call for real reform, not more rhetoric, slippery words, and confident endorsements or centrist exhortations that are flatly wrong
(next post & embedded🧵 if u'd like more info)
(next post & embedded🧵 if u'd like more info)
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
In addition to legal experts @envirojustice.bsky.social , I'd add that environmental & conservation science experts also call for real reform, not more rhetoric, slippery words, and confident endorsements or centrist exhortations that are flatly wrong
(next post & embedded🧵 if u'd like more info)
(next post & embedded🧵 if u'd like more info)
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This is an excellent write up about findings from our H2Ohio wetland monitoring. 🧪🌎🌱💧
insideclimatenews.org/news/2310202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/2310202...
Ohio Has Invested Millions in Wetlands to Catch Nutrient Runoff From Farms. A New Report Suggests It’s Working. - Inside Climate News
The annual report from the H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program found all of the wetlands examined successfully trapped nutrients and shed new light on possible best practices.
insideclimatenews.org
October 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This is an excellent write up about findings from our H2Ohio wetland monitoring. 🧪🌎🌱💧
insideclimatenews.org/news/2310202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/2310202...
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If you’re hearing news about a cancer break-through and wonder what’s hype and what’s not, here’s a good explainer of the actual findings in animal studies.
This is some elegant science that pulls together several lines of long-standing inquiry, and yes, it’s a BFD.
www.umass.edu/news/article...
This is some elegant science that pulls together several lines of long-standing inquiry, and yes, it’s a BFD.
www.umass.edu/news/article...
UMass Amherst Researchers Create Nanoparticle Vaccine That Prevents Cancer in Mice | UMass Amherst
The vaccine also proves highly effective at preventing cancer’s deadly spread.
www.umass.edu
October 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
If you’re hearing news about a cancer break-through and wonder what’s hype and what’s not, here’s a good explainer of the actual findings in animal studies.
This is some elegant science that pulls together several lines of long-standing inquiry, and yes, it’s a BFD.
www.umass.edu/news/article...
This is some elegant science that pulls together several lines of long-standing inquiry, and yes, it’s a BFD.
www.umass.edu/news/article...
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That little blue dot is a young exoplanet!
#iTeachPhysics
#Science 🧪
#Astronomy 🔭
www.space.com/astronomy/ex...
#iTeachPhysics
#Science 🧪
#Astronomy 🔭
www.space.com/astronomy/ex...
October 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
That little blue dot is a young exoplanet!
#iTeachPhysics
#Science 🧪
#Astronomy 🔭
www.space.com/astronomy/ex...
#iTeachPhysics
#Science 🧪
#Astronomy 🔭
www.space.com/astronomy/ex...
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With a current value of $0.001 per ton, it does not look like coal will be making a comeback in the United States. That's the outcome from a recent coal lease bid for *subsidized* coal. They lowered the royalty rate (& cut environmental regulations) to encourage the sale. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋 A short 🧵
October 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
With a current value of $0.001 per ton, it does not look like coal will be making a comeback in the United States. That's the outcome from a recent coal lease bid for *subsidized* coal. They lowered the royalty rate (& cut environmental regulations) to encourage the sale. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋 A short 🧵
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Australia’s only shrew has been declared extinct. Australia leads the world in mammal extinctions and ranks second for loss of biodiversity. We need better funding for conservation action and stronger environmental laws to uphold our international commitments to prevent further extinctions 🧪
October 13, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Australia’s only shrew has been declared extinct. Australia leads the world in mammal extinctions and ranks second for loss of biodiversity. We need better funding for conservation action and stronger environmental laws to uphold our international commitments to prevent further extinctions 🧪
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The National Climate Risk Assessment is now live:
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
September 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The National Climate Risk Assessment is now live:
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
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National Climate Change Risk Assessment out now 👇🏽
Risk to current ecosystems VERY HIGH. Rick by 2050 VERY HIGH to SEVERE
Risk to current ecosystems VERY HIGH. Rick by 2050 VERY HIGH to SEVERE
September 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
National Climate Change Risk Assessment out now 👇🏽
Risk to current ecosystems VERY HIGH. Rick by 2050 VERY HIGH to SEVERE
Risk to current ecosystems VERY HIGH. Rick by 2050 VERY HIGH to SEVERE
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The cost of kicking real reform down the road.
For more than three years I’ve been calling for reform of the failed JRG program alongside colleagues on the crossbench.
If govt wants to fix intergenerational inequity this is a great place to start.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
For more than three years I’ve been calling for reform of the failed JRG program alongside colleagues on the crossbench.
If govt wants to fix intergenerational inequity this is a great place to start.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2027 despite Albanese reform promises, vice-chancellor says
Government mustn’t lose sight of need for critical thinkers who develop ‘philosophy about the world’ by studying the arts
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The cost of kicking real reform down the road.
For more than three years I’ve been calling for reform of the failed JRG program alongside colleagues on the crossbench.
If govt wants to fix intergenerational inequity this is a great place to start.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
For more than three years I’ve been calling for reform of the failed JRG program alongside colleagues on the crossbench.
If govt wants to fix intergenerational inequity this is a great place to start.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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This is how broken our lobbying laws are.
Every resources minister since 2001 went on to work for fossil fuel companies & 8 ex-ministers & senior advisers now lobby for gambling💰
It's time for complete reform of lobbying rules + independent watchdog.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Every resources minister since 2001 went on to work for fossil fuel companies & 8 ex-ministers & senior advisers now lobby for gambling💰
It's time for complete reform of lobbying rules + independent watchdog.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
'Revolving door' between politics and lobbying rings transparency alarm bell
Lobbying has become big business, with around 727 lobbyists registered in the national capital, more than three times the number of elected officials sitting in parliament.
www.abc.net.au
August 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
This is how broken our lobbying laws are.
Every resources minister since 2001 went on to work for fossil fuel companies & 8 ex-ministers & senior advisers now lobby for gambling💰
It's time for complete reform of lobbying rules + independent watchdog.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Every resources minister since 2001 went on to work for fossil fuel companies & 8 ex-ministers & senior advisers now lobby for gambling💰
It's time for complete reform of lobbying rules + independent watchdog.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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I highly recommend folks go out and get a covid vaccine ASAP.
Trump and RFK Jr. to Ban Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Within Months’
A close associate of the HHS secretary claims the U.S. government will soon pull COVID-19 mRNA jabs from the market.
www.thedailybeast.com
August 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I highly recommend folks go out and get a covid vaccine ASAP.
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🚨🧵My latest:
As measles took off in Texas, the Trump administration took actions that prevented CDC scientists from responding.
The outbreak became the biggest in 30 yrs. It’s far larger considering the outbreaks it sparked in other states & Mexico. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
As measles took off in Texas, the Trump administration took actions that prevented CDC scientists from responding.
The outbreak became the biggest in 30 yrs. It’s far larger considering the outbreaks it sparked in other states & Mexico. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered. - KFF Health News
Trump officials sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists, slowing their response to the measles outbreak in West Texas. Cases surged and sparked new outbreaks across the U.S. and Mexico. Together...
kffhealthnews.org
August 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🚨🧵My latest:
As measles took off in Texas, the Trump administration took actions that prevented CDC scientists from responding.
The outbreak became the biggest in 30 yrs. It’s far larger considering the outbreaks it sparked in other states & Mexico. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
As measles took off in Texas, the Trump administration took actions that prevented CDC scientists from responding.
The outbreak became the biggest in 30 yrs. It’s far larger considering the outbreaks it sparked in other states & Mexico. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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Summary of this ruling from a science perspective:
- Three-judge panel at the 9th Circuit: Clinton, Obama, Biden appointees refused to restore terminations during litigation.
- Lower court found grant terminations violate the APA (arbitrary and capricious), 1A, and statutory agency missions.
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- Three-judge panel at the 9th Circuit: Clinton, Obama, Biden appointees refused to restore terminations during litigation.
- Lower court found grant terminations violate the APA (arbitrary and capricious), 1A, and statutory agency missions.
1/
👍 An appeals court ruled today to **uphold** an order blocking grant terminations for U of California researchers
So good news for UC folks. Could also mean the case will soon end up at the Supreme Court (along with one that’s pending there now for NIH terminations).
So good news for UC folks. Could also mean the case will soon end up at the Supreme Court (along with one that’s pending there now for NIH terminations).
storage.courtlistener.com
August 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Summary of this ruling from a science perspective:
- Three-judge panel at the 9th Circuit: Clinton, Obama, Biden appointees refused to restore terminations during litigation.
- Lower court found grant terminations violate the APA (arbitrary and capricious), 1A, and statutory agency missions.
1/
- Three-judge panel at the 9th Circuit: Clinton, Obama, Biden appointees refused to restore terminations during litigation.
- Lower court found grant terminations violate the APA (arbitrary and capricious), 1A, and statutory agency missions.
1/
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For 30 years, vaccine recommendations from the @ameracadpeds.bsky.social have lined up with the CDC’s plan, leading to millions of children saved from serious illness.
Pediatrician @drhigginsmd.bsky.social breaks down AAP’s split with RFK Jr.’s CDC. 🩺 🧪
Pediatrician @drhigginsmd.bsky.social breaks down AAP’s split with RFK Jr.’s CDC. 🩺 🧪
August 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
For 30 years, vaccine recommendations from the @ameracadpeds.bsky.social have lined up with the CDC’s plan, leading to millions of children saved from serious illness.
Pediatrician @drhigginsmd.bsky.social breaks down AAP’s split with RFK Jr.’s CDC. 🩺 🧪
Pediatrician @drhigginsmd.bsky.social breaks down AAP’s split with RFK Jr.’s CDC. 🩺 🧪
Reposted by Ken Hemmes
There is no logical justification for this, only an ideological one
JUST IN: The Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily block $783 million in National Institutes of Health grants.
Supreme Court allows Trump to block $783 million in National Institutes of Health grants for now | CNN Politics
A heavily fractured Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to halt nearly $800 million in research grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health that officials say touch on r...
www.cnn.com
August 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
There is no logical justification for this, only an ideological one
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Looking for a way to do something? read the EPA reversal of the endangerment finding, and then file a public comment explaining why it is false, wrong, misguided. Your comment can be scientific, legal, or just about what the American people want..
Reversal: www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
Reversal: www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
August 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Looking for a way to do something? read the EPA reversal of the endangerment finding, and then file a public comment explaining why it is false, wrong, misguided. Your comment can be scientific, legal, or just about what the American people want..
Reversal: www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
Reversal: www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
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🧪 So, does this mean that Columbia caved to the tune of $220M and, surprise, still doesn’t get their NIH grants back? This is just absurd. Congress *should* be pissed.
Trump Administration Puts New Chokehold on Billions in Health-Research Funding www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump Administration Puts New Chokehold on Billions in Health-Research Funding
The National Institutes of Health can’t award grants to outside researchers under a new White House restriction.
www.wsj.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
🧪 So, does this mean that Columbia caved to the tune of $220M and, surprise, still doesn’t get their NIH grants back? This is just absurd. Congress *should* be pissed.
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A study in Nature Human Behaviour finds that four-day work weeks without a reduction in income boost workers’ job satisfaction and physical and mental health, driven by enhanced work performance, lower levels of fatigue and fewer sleep problems. go.nature.com/3Um75MP #econsky 🧪
July 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
A study in Nature Human Behaviour finds that four-day work weeks without a reduction in income boost workers’ job satisfaction and physical and mental health, driven by enhanced work performance, lower levels of fatigue and fewer sleep problems. go.nature.com/3Um75MP #econsky 🧪
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This is a must watch. Here is an interview of Francis Collins, former director of the NIH w/ Stephen Colbert. He ran the NIH for 12 years.
"Medical miracles don't happen overnight. You have to invest in them. "Our investments are in trouble."
The brain drain is here.
🧪 youtu.be/lW9c6t4potU?...
"Medical miracles don't happen overnight. You have to invest in them. "Our investments are in trouble."
The brain drain is here.
🧪 youtu.be/lW9c6t4potU?...
A Scientific Brain Drain Has Followed Trump’s Gutting Of The NIH - Dr. Francis Collins
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This is a must watch. Here is an interview of Francis Collins, former director of the NIH w/ Stephen Colbert. He ran the NIH for 12 years.
"Medical miracles don't happen overnight. You have to invest in them. "Our investments are in trouble."
The brain drain is here.
🧪 youtu.be/lW9c6t4potU?...
"Medical miracles don't happen overnight. You have to invest in them. "Our investments are in trouble."
The brain drain is here.
🧪 youtu.be/lW9c6t4potU?...
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Our new study is out in @natcomms.nature.com!
We present a glacial CO₂ reconstruction from the Chinese Loess Plateau over the past 2.6 million years and explore what it reveals about climate sensitivity during the Pleistocene.
🔗 rdcu.be/ewIfh
We present a glacial CO₂ reconstruction from the Chinese Loess Plateau over the past 2.6 million years and explore what it reveals about climate sensitivity during the Pleistocene.
🔗 rdcu.be/ewIfh
July 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Our new study is out in @natcomms.nature.com!
We present a glacial CO₂ reconstruction from the Chinese Loess Plateau over the past 2.6 million years and explore what it reveals about climate sensitivity during the Pleistocene.
🔗 rdcu.be/ewIfh
We present a glacial CO₂ reconstruction from the Chinese Loess Plateau over the past 2.6 million years and explore what it reveals about climate sensitivity during the Pleistocene.
🔗 rdcu.be/ewIfh
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🧪1/2 With the announcement that the research arm of the #EPA is being shutdown...... It seems that organization was expressly put into place to stop things like the rise of leaded gasoline and CFC's.
This is 🥜s. Its like history is doomed to rhyme!
www.npr.org/2025/07/20/n...
This is 🥜s. Its like history is doomed to rhyme!
www.npr.org/2025/07/20/n...
Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm
The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, water pollution and more.
www.npr.org
July 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
🧪1/2 With the announcement that the research arm of the #EPA is being shutdown...... It seems that organization was expressly put into place to stop things like the rise of leaded gasoline and CFC's.
This is 🥜s. Its like history is doomed to rhyme!
www.npr.org/2025/07/20/n...
This is 🥜s. Its like history is doomed to rhyme!
www.npr.org/2025/07/20/n...
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The 2022-23 tax stats released today show that $3m is more than 15 times higher than the median amount of super people in their early 60s have
June 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
The 2022-23 tax stats released today show that $3m is more than 15 times higher than the median amount of super people in their early 60s have