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Redmemo
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Writer. Photographer. Book hoarder.

A night out in the desert.

#desertlife #darksky
March 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Sharing this story I edited from one our writers about period poverty. Millions of women around the world struggle with access to menstrual health products.

I’m so grateful we were able to share these stories.

theclimatetribe.com/en/read/feat...
Breaking the Silence on Period Poverty
Menstrual hygiene is a tricky subject for many cultures. Yet, creating sustainable, affordable solutions for the billions of women living around the world is crucial.
theclimatetribe.com
November 19, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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Does rooftop solar actually help Californians at large save money on electricity? A new study tears apart a state agency’s claim that rooftop solar caused an $8.5B ‘cost shift’ in 2024. In fact, it found, rooftop solar actually saved Californians $2.3B this year: www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
California’s rooftop solar is a benefit, not a cost, to the state
A new study finds rooftop solar will save California $2.3B this year — a rebuttal to the ‘cost-shift’ math that’s led regulators to stifle solar growth.
www.canarymedia.com
November 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM
@katharinehayhoe.com Hi, I’m new here! Your starter packs have been so helpful, could you possibly add me to your journalists pack? I’m a climate writer & editor working for a new climate platform that profiles orgs & activists around the world, especially the global south. I’d love to be included ☺️
November 17, 2024 at 4:15 AM
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Life is short. Write that novel. Paint that painting. Try new recipes. Learn black magic. Go into the forest at night. Summon a demon. Earn that demon's trust. Become best friends with it. Brag to everyone else about your new cool demon best friend. Knit that sweater.
November 15, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Orcas in Norway! Just a heads up for anyway looking for eco-tourism, the amazing Wildly Adventures is a female-led small business specializing in ethical wildlife trips with a strong focus in conservation!
November 16, 2024 at 4:36 AM
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Good news for once!

We’ve found a 300-year-old coral that’s so big it’s visible from space. It’s now considered the world’s largest. Best of all: it’s not yet harmed by climate change & global warming.

It’s being called a beacon of hope. Let it also be a call to action! #DoSomething 🧵
Scientists discover world’s largest coral—so big it can be seen from space
Exclusive photos reveal a sprawling, 300-year-old coral near Solomon Islands, recently discovered by the National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas expedition team.
www.nationalgeographic.com
November 15, 2024 at 9:08 PM
And the hellscape continues…
OMG. This is real.

Today, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters told school leaders statewide they must play this video of him to all their students & send it to all parents.

In it, he bashes ‘woke unions’, announces a new “Office of Religious Liberty & Patriotism” & prays for Trump.
November 16, 2024 at 4:20 AM
I like the introduction thing, so here goes! I’m a climate writer and editor, amateur astrophotographer trying to dip my lens into some deep sky stuff. I’m also an avid reader of sci-fi and spicy romance novels, Trekkie, and an author working on a few projects.

Send me cool science facts!
November 15, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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Todd Smith quit his career as a commercial pilot after seeing a retreating ice cap in Peru and the planetary harm the industry was causing.

Now he's working to reform aviation. Our latest on the Mongabay Newscast with @racheldonald.bsky.social at @mongabay.bsky.social
Grounded: A pilot who quit flying to help tackle climate change works to change aviation, for good
Todd Smith didn’t intend to quit his career as a commercial pilot, but a visit to the Quelccaya Ice Cap in Peru, which has been receding by about 60 meters, or 200 feet, per year, prompted a frank per...
news.mongabay.com
November 12, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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BREAKING NEW: Food and Drug Administration to be headed by the Late, Great, Hannibal Lecter.
November 14, 2024 at 11:24 AM
The importance of dark skies (my newest crusade) and my first official post on yet another new social media platform.

But hey, here’s a cool picture I took of some star trails over the desert!

#darksky #photography
November 15, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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Our Air Quality Stripes airqualitystripes.info in this BBC Future article with Warming Stripes showyourstripes.info and Biodiversity Stripes biodiversitystripes.info/global.

There are many benefits to reducing fossil fuels; for the climate, health and nature. bit.ly/3Obvh1z @jimmcquaid.bsky.social
A famous climate graphic is running out of red
Scientists added a new shade to a graphical representation of global temperature change to keep up with our warming world.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 2:34 PM