Lynne Quarmby
lynnequarmby.bsky.social
Lynne Quarmby
@lynnequarmby.bsky.social
Cell biologist, snow algae researcher, climate watcher, and author of Watermelon Snow: Science, Art, and a Lone Polar Bear.
Solidarity with #handsoff from a tiny island off the west coast of Canada.
April 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Congratulations, @CarmielBanasky, lead writer on an awesome new resource for #climate action by writers: A Playbook for Screenwriting in an Age of Climate Change. https://www.goodenergystories.com/playbook
December 3, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Check out this exciting new resource: "A Playbook for Screenwriting in an Age of #Climate Change." Spread the word to your writerly friends. Let's get more climate action in TV & film. (And yes, I am chuffed to be a guest writer - thanks @CarmielBanasky). ...
December 3, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Happening this weekend on Gabriola!
December 3, 2024 at 3:44 AM
32nd annual Headwaters Conference. On-line and free, but requires pre-registration. https://western.edu/school/school-environment-sustainability/32nd-headwaters-conference/
December 3, 2024 at 3:44 AM
@avilewis If you want us to believe you can get #NDP to #ActOnClimate, do the work now: Explain to @theJagmeetSingh why we don't need more studies to know #TMX is climate negative. We need a solid statement BEFORE the election. Ditto...
December 3, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Join us to celebrate the launch of Keith Maillard's memoir, The Bridge: Writing Across the Binary. I'll be hosting discussants Andrea Bennett & @KeithMaillard Wednesday, May 19 @ 7 PM Thanks @massybooks
Free event, register for link:...
December 3, 2024 at 3:50 AM
If you live in B.C., here is a chance to have your questions answered by a team of gentle, kind, smart people that know stuff.
December 3, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Saturday (March 27) @stephenscollis launches his latest book of poems. It is always a treat to hear Steve read.
https://www.facebook.com/events/777266819873244/

@Talonbooks @SFUPublicSquare
@SFU #ActOnClimate
December 3, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Canadians, do you think we are doing well reducing our GHG emissions? If so, thank the FF misinformation machine. Thanks to @ElizabethMay for pulling together the data and to @HolyCowVictoria for the graphic. Sources are embedded in the graphic.
December 3, 2024 at 4:00 AM
December 3, 2024 at 4:05 AM
@billmckibben passes me the mic in his @NewYorker column this week. https://link.newyorker.com/view/5be9f6e83f92a40469324b8ed9dc6.l8b/232d62b7
December 3, 2024 at 4:05 AM
@TheTyee would like to give you a set of four books, including #WatermelonSnow. How sweet is that? https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2020/11/30/Win-McGill-Queens-Books-Feed-Brain/
December 3, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Thoughtful new review of #WatermelonSnow in Literary Review of Canada. Thank you @Canadianish @reviewcanada

https://reviewcanada.ca/magazine/2020/12/melting-away/
December 3, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Fun morning attending an international conference on #snowalgae in my pyjamas. Started at 5 AM our time, attendees from Japan, North America and Europe. #WatermelonSnow
December 3, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Fun interview on Watermelon Snow with @craignorriscbc for @CBCKW891
Thanks, Craig!
Thanks, @zgstories_ and @McGillQueensUP
December 3, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Americans and dual citizens in Canada! Did you know Saturday, September 19, 2020 is the last day to easily request your ballot to vote from abroad in the US presidential election and ensure your ballot is counted?
Here’s a guide to voting abroad:...
December 3, 2024 at 4:10 AM
PETRA by @ShaenaLambert is now available in local bookstores. A beautifully crafted novel based on the life of Petra Kelly, one of the founders of the Green Party. Petra, a complex & inspiring woman erased by history. https://www.shaenalambert.com/
#GPCref="/hashtag/GPCLeadership" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#GPCLeadership #GPC
December 3, 2024 at 4:10 AM
I am humbled and grateful. Thank you Rachel Jagareski @ForwardReviews for a fabulous first review of my book. "Channeling passion and science into a “search for life beyond despair,” Watermelon Snow is a powerful book."

https://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/watermelon-snow/
December 3, 2024 at 4:10 AM
It is show your stripes day. I am in BC. Here are my stripes (thank you, Ed Hawkins). #ShowYourStripes
December 3, 2024 at 4:15 AM
I am excited to share the news that my book, Watermelon Snow will be published by @McGillQueensUP fall 2020. "A biologist’s expanding heart opens to a shrinking future." DM me with email address for notices of release and readings.
December 3, 2024 at 4:15 AM
On my morning commute.
December 3, 2024 at 4:36 AM
If you feel overwhelmed & disempowered by #ClimateChange or know someone who could use a little inspiration, check out fab new podcast by Grace Nosek
http://planetpotluck.com
December 3, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Please think twice before you take that next flight. #ActOnClimate #AcademicTwitter #sciencecommunication
December 3, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Ironic juxtaposition. Hey, @cathmckenna, how about that TMX? #cdnpoli
December 3, 2024 at 5:06 AM