Meg Wilcox
@megwilcox.bsky.social
Independent journalist covering environmental science, agriculture, food systems and tech innovation. Words at EHN, Civil Eats, SciAm, Boston Globe, Trellis Group, Ensia and more. SEJ, NASW member. Megwilcoxcommunications.com
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Important study found ag pesticides all throughout wildlife refuges in the Sacramento Valley. Location within reserves had no impact on pesticide presence, suggesting no place within these protected areas is safe from such contamination. Not great. 🧪
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Pesticide contamination detected across five wildlife refuges in the Sacramento Valley of California
An important goal for the applied ecological sciences is to understand the extent to which the biodiversity on conserved or managed lands is exposed t…
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November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Important study found ag pesticides all throughout wildlife refuges in the Sacramento Valley. Location within reserves had no impact on pesticide presence, suggesting no place within these protected areas is safe from such contamination. Not great. 🧪
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Bird flu is becoming endemic in dairy cows. It replicates in their udders and spreads easily from cow to cow. H5N1 is making startling and alarming advances. My latest for @civileats.com
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What the Rise in Bird Flu Means
While it remains seasonal in poultry, the disease is spreading in dairy cows and infecting hundreds of other species—including a few humans.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Bird flu is becoming endemic in dairy cows. It replicates in their udders and spreads easily from cow to cow. H5N1 is making startling and alarming advances. My latest for @civileats.com
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They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
Phew. Now come to the table and negotiate a bipartisan agreement to end the shutdown.
Breaking news: The Trump administration will release enough funds to pay for half of November's SNAP benefits, following a court order to avoid food insecurity for nearly 42 million Americans.
Trump administration says it is paying out half of November’s SNAP benefits
The Trump administration will release enough funds to pay for half of November's SNAP benefits, following a court order to avoid food insecurity for nearly 42 million Americans.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Phew. Now come to the table and negotiate a bipartisan agreement to end the shutdown.
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Not since 1935 has anyone experienced a storm like Melissa. Melissa's record wouldn't have happened without climate change, which made the hurricane's winds about 10 mph stronger, according to a rapid attribution analysis by Climate Central. yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/cata...
Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane on record » Yale Climate Connections
At landfall in western Jamaica, Melissa’s 185 mph winds and 892 mb pressure tied with the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 in the Florida Keys as the strongest on record for the Atlantic.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Not since 1935 has anyone experienced a storm like Melissa. Melissa's record wouldn't have happened without climate change, which made the hurricane's winds about 10 mph stronger, according to a rapid attribution analysis by Climate Central. yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/cata...
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Great to see @washingtonpost.com cover cancer rates in the Corn Belt but nitrate pollution is mentioned as an aside while glyphosate is the "center of the controversy." This ignores reporting from @sentientmedia.org @investigatemidwest.bsky.social & others and research from... wapo.st/3Le1yXo
The mysterious rise of cancer among young adults in the Corn Belt
Communities across the Corn Belt are confronting a rise in cancers among young adults — and few clear explanations.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Great to see @washingtonpost.com cover cancer rates in the Corn Belt but nitrate pollution is mentioned as an aside while glyphosate is the "center of the controversy." This ignores reporting from @sentientmedia.org @investigatemidwest.bsky.social & others and research from... wapo.st/3Le1yXo
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As we reported earlier this month, many food banks are already reeling from the Trump administration’s abrupt cancellation of 94 million pounds of deliveries that were already scheduled: projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...
October 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
As we reported earlier this month, many food banks are already reeling from the Trump administration’s abrupt cancellation of 94 million pounds of deliveries that were already scheduled: projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...
Jeez this is pathological.
A plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions in shipping supported by much of the maritime industry was shelved Friday following threats from President Trump that he would punish countries backing the measure.
Trump’s threats succeed in halting global plan to clean up shipping emissions
A surprising about-face on an international climate effort followed increased threats by Trump to retaliate against nations supporting the compact.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Jeez this is pathological.
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New England’s final coal plant shuts down years ahead of schedule.
Poor economics drove the aging New Hampshire plant offline three years early, even as the Trump administration pushes to revitalize coal.
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#Coal #Energy #Solar #Wind #Climate
Poor economics drove the aging New Hampshire plant offline three years early, even as the Trump administration pushes to revitalize coal.
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#Coal #Energy #Solar #Wind #Climate
New England’s final coal plant shuts down years ahead of schedule
Poor economics drove the aging New Hampshire plant offline three years early, even as the Trump administration pushes to revitalize coal.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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A massive storm that brought a record storm surge to Alaska was poorly forecast, and “this is one of the clearest possible examples to date where missing upper air soundings due to NWS constraints may have led to a degraded forecast.”
Sunday a massive storm surge event from the remnants of Typhoon Halong caused catastrophic damage in remote western Alaska. Thanks to @alaskawx.bsky.social for his help with this deep dive, including the forecast challenges in an area dealing with reduced NWS upper air soundings
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Historic coastal flooding strikes western Alaska
Remnants of Typhoon Halong produce hurricane force winds and push massive storm surge inland in Kuskokwim River Delta, destroying and carrying away homes, leaving devastated communities.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A massive storm that brought a record storm surge to Alaska was poorly forecast, and “this is one of the clearest possible examples to date where missing upper air soundings due to NWS constraints may have led to a degraded forecast.”
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to take “any and all steps necessary” to fast-track solar and wind permits that must break ground by next year or likely miss out on a federal tax credit Congress is ending.
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Oregon Fast-Tracks Renewable Energy Projects as Trump Bill Ends Tax Incentives
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the move, which follows reporting by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that highlighted impediments green energy advocates blame for the state’s poor ranking when it co...
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October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to take “any and all steps necessary” to fast-track solar and wind permits that must break ground by next year or likely miss out on a federal tax credit Congress is ending.
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“We believe in the federalist system — that’s states’ rights. Oklahomans would lose their mind if Pritzker in Illinois sent troops down to Oklahoma during the Biden administration,” said Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. Finally a Republican speaks out.
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2 GOP governors criticize President Trump over National Guard deployment in Illinois
"Republicans out there also believe in the law," said Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, who urged more GOP leaders to speak out against the deployment.
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October 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
“We believe in the federalist system — that’s states’ rights. Oklahomans would lose their mind if Pritzker in Illinois sent troops down to Oklahoma during the Biden administration,” said Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. Finally a Republican speaks out.
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Trump's war on renewables is devastating but states press on. And w/rising demand, "Solar and wind are still going to get built because you can't build anything else right now," Dennis Wamsted, energy analyst,
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States rush to support clean energy as Trump retreats from renewables
Massachusetts is one of many states nationwide with programs that encourage renewable energy development to meet robust greenhouse gas reduction goals. And like Massachusetts, many other states are sh...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Trump's war on renewables is devastating but states press on. And w/rising demand, "Solar and wind are still going to get built because you can't build anything else right now," Dennis Wamsted, energy analyst,
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As the Trump administration retreats from renewables, states are doubling down.
"States are recognizing … we need to step up and fill this void of leadership," said Jacob Weinberg of Solar Energy Industries Association.
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"States are recognizing … we need to step up and fill this void of leadership," said Jacob Weinberg of Solar Energy Industries Association.
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States rush to support clean energy as Trump retreats from renewables
Massachusetts is one of many states nationwide with programs that encourage renewable energy development to meet robust greenhouse gas reduction goals. And like Massachusetts, many other states are sh...
www.thenewlede.org
October 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
As the Trump administration retreats from renewables, states are doubling down.
"States are recognizing … we need to step up and fill this void of leadership," said Jacob Weinberg of Solar Energy Industries Association.
www.thenewlede.org/2025/10/stat...
"States are recognizing … we need to step up and fill this void of leadership," said Jacob Weinberg of Solar Energy Industries Association.
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Oh:
- The US sold $80 billion in oil and gas abroad through July.
- China exported $120 billion in green technology over the same period.
By @akshatrathi.bsky.social
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- The US sold $80 billion in oil and gas abroad through July.
- China exported $120 billion in green technology over the same period.
By @akshatrathi.bsky.social
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China Is Beating the US in the Battle for Energy Export Dominance
China’s exports of clean energy technology hit a record in August, with $20 billion shipped globally.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Oh:
- The US sold $80 billion in oil and gas abroad through July.
- China exported $120 billion in green technology over the same period.
By @akshatrathi.bsky.social
🎁🔗 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
- The US sold $80 billion in oil and gas abroad through July.
- China exported $120 billion in green technology over the same period.
By @akshatrathi.bsky.social
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Reporting from “war ravaged” “crime-ridden” Portland, Oregon.
September 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Reporting from “war ravaged” “crime-ridden” Portland, Oregon.
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April 2, 2018
"Video Reveals Power Of Sinclair, As Local News Anchors Recite Script In Unison"
"How America's largest local TV owner turned its news anchors into soldiers in Trump's war on the media"
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"Video Reveals Power Of Sinclair, As Local News Anchors Recite Script In Unison"
"How America's largest local TV owner turned its news anchors into soldiers in Trump's war on the media"
BoycottSinclair
#BoycottSinclair
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September 25, 2025 at 1:26 AM
April 2, 2018
"Video Reveals Power Of Sinclair, As Local News Anchors Recite Script In Unison"
"How America's largest local TV owner turned its news anchors into soldiers in Trump's war on the media"
BoycottSinclair
#BoycottSinclair
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"Video Reveals Power Of Sinclair, As Local News Anchors Recite Script In Unison"
"How America's largest local TV owner turned its news anchors into soldiers in Trump's war on the media"
BoycottSinclair
#BoycottSinclair
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Great news for New England ! Offshore wind is so important for the region’s climate goals and energy security.
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Federal judge lifts Trump administration's halt of nearly complete offshore wind farm in New England
A federal judge has ruled that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration can resume, dealing President Donald Trump a setback in his ongoing effort to restrict the U.S...
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September 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Great news for New England ! Offshore wind is so important for the region’s climate goals and energy security.
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Thank you Michael Eisner
September 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Thank you Michael Eisner
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Plastics found inside vegetable tissues: www.earth.com/news/plastic...
Plastics found inside vegetable tissues for the first time
Nanoplastics from plastic pollution can enter vegetables, raising new concerns about food safety, human health, and environmental impacts.
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September 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Plastics found inside vegetable tissues: www.earth.com/news/plastic...
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I can’t say I’m surprised, but I am certainly appalled. This is a dark day for public health. I believe it is most appropriate to refer to this committee as RFKJ’s ACIP. He handpicked all these members to get the result that he wanted.
BREAKING: CDC's ACIP just voted 8-3 to change vaccine recomendation and stop recommending MMRV to children as their first dose.
September 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I can’t say I’m surprised, but I am certainly appalled. This is a dark day for public health. I believe it is most appropriate to refer to this committee as RFKJ’s ACIP. He handpicked all these members to get the result that he wanted.
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Look at the drastic cuts President Trump asked Congress to throw at the CDC.
He wanted zeroing out of all funding for chronic diseases, birth defects/developmental disorders, and injury prevention, and occupational health and a 65% reduction for environmental health at CDC...
He wanted zeroing out of all funding for chronic diseases, birth defects/developmental disorders, and injury prevention, and occupational health and a 65% reduction for environmental health at CDC...
September 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Look at the drastic cuts President Trump asked Congress to throw at the CDC.
He wanted zeroing out of all funding for chronic diseases, birth defects/developmental disorders, and injury prevention, and occupational health and a 65% reduction for environmental health at CDC...
He wanted zeroing out of all funding for chronic diseases, birth defects/developmental disorders, and injury prevention, and occupational health and a 65% reduction for environmental health at CDC...
Taxpayers foot 63% of crop insurance payouts & climate change is driving up costs. Far less funding goes to conservation practices which could help lower those costs.
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As Extreme Weather Increases Flooding on Farms, Federal Support for Climate Resilience Evaporates
USDA’s staffing cuts, scuttled conservation programs, and misdirected crop insurance are hitting farmers hard.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Taxpayers foot 63% of crop insurance payouts & climate change is driving up costs. Far less funding goes to conservation practices which could help lower those costs.
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One day after the Supreme Court lifted the ban on racial profiling, federal agents swarmed a car in Van Nuys.
Four masked agents with guns drawn yanked people out, slammed them to the ground, and pointed a weapon at a pregnant woman.
There is no justification for this. None.
Four masked agents with guns drawn yanked people out, slammed them to the ground, and pointed a weapon at a pregnant woman.
There is no justification for this. None.
September 10, 2025 at 5:34 AM
One day after the Supreme Court lifted the ban on racial profiling, federal agents swarmed a car in Van Nuys.
Four masked agents with guns drawn yanked people out, slammed them to the ground, and pointed a weapon at a pregnant woman.
There is no justification for this. None.
Four masked agents with guns drawn yanked people out, slammed them to the ground, and pointed a weapon at a pregnant woman.
There is no justification for this. None.
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Experts say conservation measures are critical for building resilience to climate change as farmers grapple with flooding, drought, and other climate impacts. But as these risks continue to mount, conservation resources are harder to come by.
Contributor @megwilcox.bsky.social reports. ⬇️
Contributor @megwilcox.bsky.social reports. ⬇️
As Extreme Weather Increases Flooding on Farms, Federal Support for Climate Resilience Evaporates
USDA’s staffing cuts, scuttled conservation programs, and misdirected crop insurance are hitting farmers hard.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Experts say conservation measures are critical for building resilience to climate change as farmers grapple with flooding, drought, and other climate impacts. But as these risks continue to mount, conservation resources are harder to come by.
Contributor @megwilcox.bsky.social reports. ⬇️
Contributor @megwilcox.bsky.social reports. ⬇️