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reniem.bsky.social
@reniem.bsky.social
I'm a science writer in Chicago.
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Celebrity chefs told Californians that PFAS-coated pans were “safe,” and successfully lobbied Gavin Newsom to veto a bill phasing them out

They didn’t mention they all sell PFAS-coated pans.

New joint investigation with @mirandagreen.bsky.social and @atmosmag.bsky.social is out:
Why are famous chefs fighting PFAS bans?
The answer, in retrospect, is obvious—and it’s part of a larger campaign to stop bans on Teflon cookware nationwide.
heated.world
December 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I met a hungry squirrel today in the Montrose Bird Sanctuary.
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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this has become a very important video to me
December 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Christmas at the Drake.
December 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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An airplane flies in front of the Full Moon aka Super Moon Aka Cold Moon. Can we have a fourth MOON NAME? #moon
December 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Saturday afternoon on Wilson Ave
November 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I'm so worried about what'll happen when our kids are old enough to have phones!!!! 😮😮😮
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Moon in Taurus
November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
One of many fabulous murals in Pilsen.
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Goodbye to him.

❤️
September 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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JEFF HILLER!!!!!!!
September 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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William S Burroughs on Capitalism
June 19, 2024 at 1:59 AM
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And here’s 47 more bean recipes, because I just found a fun new way to resist. www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/phot...
47 Bean Recipes That Are Satisfying and Flavorful
It's time to elevate this kitchen staple to it's rightful place as one of our go-to ingredients.
www.foodnetwork.com
August 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Lots of people on my feed are concerned about the destruction of NOAA by the Trump administration and Elon Musk, but much of what I’ve seen people post about is the national weather service. That’s vital, but NOAA does so much more than that!

My latest, for @ucsusa.bsky.social

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Ten Vital Services Provided by NOAA (Beyond the National Weather Service)
Far too much of the media coverage supporting NOAA only mentions one of many things they do: here are 10 more.
blog.ucs.org
April 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Balsamic
August 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Nothing but a contrail left during practice for the Chicago Air and Water Show
August 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Little known fact: Arthur Miller, Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, and Marilyn Monroe were obsessed with "The Flintstones" and never missed an episode.
August 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Bean and El are continuing at 63rd Street Beach as of Monday morning. 🤍
Happy to report Bean and El were observed at 63rd Street Beach Sunday evening!

📸: Jing-Yi Lu (Bean/El, August 3, 2025)
August 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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"Sadness is like a little bit of an emotional death but not a defeat if you can find a way to laugh about it. Because that laughter keeps you from having fear of it, and fear is the thing that keeps you turning to evil devices to save you from the sadness."

-- Stephen Colbert
July 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Is it Friday yet?
July 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Visiting Fred's house
July 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
My parsley party for black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars!
July 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Girl power #nokingschicago
June 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
These guys are enjoying this chilly spring
June 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM