Tandena Wagner
@tandenawagner.bsky.social
ecologyinterventions.org
Interested in innovative conservation/restoration research. Quantitative Ecology. Imagining and backcasting nature positive futures. Thinking about environmental philosophies for a postdarwinian age.
Interested in innovative conservation/restoration research. Quantitative Ecology. Imagining and backcasting nature positive futures. Thinking about environmental philosophies for a postdarwinian age.
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Researchers are using technology such as drones and artificial intelligence to search for a female specimen of E. woodii, a species of cycad of which there is only one known male specimen and a number of clones. 🌍🧪
More from the Conversation: theconversation.com/a-lonely-and...
More from the Conversation: theconversation.com/a-lonely-and...
A lonely and ancient plant needs a female partner and researchers are using drones and AI to find it – podcast
Rsearch fellow Laura Cinti talks to The Conversation Weekly podcast about her quest to find a female version of the endangered E. woodii cycad using drones and AI.
theconversation.com
October 9, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Researchers are using technology such as drones and artificial intelligence to search for a female specimen of E. woodii, a species of cycad of which there is only one known male specimen and a number of clones. 🌍🧪
More from the Conversation: theconversation.com/a-lonely-and...
More from the Conversation: theconversation.com/a-lonely-and...
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Interested in geoengineering? How about writing about this fraught – seriously! – topic?
Join me TOMORROW and some great guests for a chat about covering this complex and divisive topic with @mongabay.bsky.social and @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social:
Join me TOMORROW and some great guests for a chat about covering this complex and divisive topic with @mongabay.bsky.social and @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social:
Register for Mongabay’s webinar on How to Cover Geoengineering on October 10th – Mongabay.org
mongabay.org
October 9, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Interested in geoengineering? How about writing about this fraught – seriously! – topic?
Join me TOMORROW and some great guests for a chat about covering this complex and divisive topic with @mongabay.bsky.social and @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social:
Join me TOMORROW and some great guests for a chat about covering this complex and divisive topic with @mongabay.bsky.social and @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social:
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As a climate scientist who relies on environmental data, it pisses me off that these criminals tampered with rain gauges to defraud the government.
It’s a wild story worth reading.
It’s a wild story worth reading.
Wrecked rain gauges. Whistleblowers. Million-dollar payouts and manhunts. Then a Colorado crop fraud got really crazy.
The sordid story of two ranchers who conspired to tamper with rain gauges on the Colorado-Kansas plains to get millions in false insurance claims
coloradosun.com
September 8, 2024 at 11:37 PM
As a climate scientist who relies on environmental data, it pisses me off that these criminals tampered with rain gauges to defraud the government.
It’s a wild story worth reading.
It’s a wild story worth reading.
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Person arguing with me in DMs that the Hachette decision is good for authors and not detrimental to readers who can just use a library: “I’m predicting that your IA experience will not be significantly diminished.”
Me, literally yesterday:
Me, literally yesterday:
September 4, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Person arguing with me in DMs that the Hachette decision is good for authors and not detrimental to readers who can just use a library: “I’m predicting that your IA experience will not be significantly diminished.”
Me, literally yesterday:
Me, literally yesterday:
reposting so I go back to read it later
Hello, new followers 👋
Please enjoy our free online zine about strange, weird & uncanny experiences in relation with nature(s)
futurenatures.org/zine-strange...
Please enjoy our free online zine about strange, weird & uncanny experiences in relation with nature(s)
futurenatures.org/zine-strange...
Future Natures
Better futures are not only possible—they already exist in the making.
futurenatures.org
September 8, 2024 at 12:46 PM
reposting so I go back to read it later
Interesting concept. As electric vehicles become ubiquitous I can see public sentiment suddenly turning against the 'selfishness,' noise and smell we lived with my entire life. But I don't see it happening first, only after its adopted (cost, convenience etc)
One of the most frequent questions I'm asked as a climate scientist is, "what can we do about climate change?"
I don't base my answer on the physical science of the climate system, but rather social science of how individuals can most powerfully effect change. I look to research such as this: 🧵
I don't base my answer on the physical science of the climate system, but rather social science of how individuals can most powerfully effect change. I look to research such as this: 🧵
Social tipping dynamics for stabilizing Earth’s climate by 2050 | PNAS
Safely achieving the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement requires a worldwide transformation
to carbon-neutral societies within the next 30 y. Acc...
www.pnas.org
August 21, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Interesting concept. As electric vehicles become ubiquitous I can see public sentiment suddenly turning against the 'selfishness,' noise and smell we lived with my entire life. But I don't see it happening first, only after its adopted (cost, convenience etc)
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Webinar: join us April 30 @ 10AM Eastern to hear more about our new report on "better" meat.
We will discuss how food businesses can minimize tradeoffs; steps to design meat sourcing strategies to achieve climate, nature, social, and ethical goals; and take q's.
RSVP: wri.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🧪
We will discuss how food businesses can minimize tradeoffs; steps to design meat sourcing strategies to achieve climate, nature, social, and ethical goals; and take q's.
RSVP: wri.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🧪
April 17, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Webinar: join us April 30 @ 10AM Eastern to hear more about our new report on "better" meat.
We will discuss how food businesses can minimize tradeoffs; steps to design meat sourcing strategies to achieve climate, nature, social, and ethical goals; and take q's.
RSVP: wri.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🧪
We will discuss how food businesses can minimize tradeoffs; steps to design meat sourcing strategies to achieve climate, nature, social, and ethical goals; and take q's.
RSVP: wri.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🧪
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It was peyetchew to the Cree, opitcki to the Ojibwa, and pipitshi to the Nipissing, for starters. I go into a lot more detail here 😉
birdhistory.substack.com/p/how-robins...
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birdhistory.substack.com/p/how-robins...
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How Robins Got Their Name
Growing up in eastern South Dakota, winters were harsh, dark, and long, often lasting until deep into April. Sometimes it would snow in May. While the first snow day was always a treat, by the time Fe...
birdhistory.substack.com
March 25, 2024 at 3:57 AM
It was peyetchew to the Cree, opitcki to the Ojibwa, and pipitshi to the Nipissing, for starters. I go into a lot more detail here 😉
birdhistory.substack.com/p/how-robins...
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birdhistory.substack.com/p/how-robins...
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I can understand the temptation to want climate scientists and activists to be perfectly rational or saintly, or to be responding to the crisis in the same way as you. But that's not how humans work.
Expect them to have thought about it in their own way, and to have reasons you haven't thought of.
Expect them to have thought about it in their own way, and to have reasons you haven't thought of.
February 25, 2024 at 7:20 PM
I can understand the temptation to want climate scientists and activists to be perfectly rational or saintly, or to be responding to the crisis in the same way as you. But that's not how humans work.
Expect them to have thought about it in their own way, and to have reasons you haven't thought of.
Expect them to have thought about it in their own way, and to have reasons you haven't thought of.
Interesting!
Adding mussels to a veg diet can make it even healthier and lower emission (lower than tofu even per g of protein and high in lots of stuff like iron). They've also become quite cheap and abundant in my grocery stores. Since you can farm them so easily I expect more demand could drop prices further.
February 26, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Interesting!
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This building made of growing trees… www.fastcompany.com/91024342/thi...
This building made of growing trees could change the way we think about architecture
Using trees and a scaffold, Terreform One is growing the building of the future.
www.fastcompany.com
February 24, 2024 at 4:56 AM
This building made of growing trees… www.fastcompany.com/91024342/thi...
Marble Marcher is a delightful (free) fractal-based game. And it's not just static fractals either, but shifting morphing ones! Did I mention it's free. At least watch a video. I love fractals. I love this game. It's so pure.
codeparade.itch.io/marblemarcher
codeparade.itch.io/marblemarcher
February 25, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Marble Marcher is a delightful (free) fractal-based game. And it's not just static fractals either, but shifting morphing ones! Did I mention it's free. At least watch a video. I love fractals. I love this game. It's so pure.
codeparade.itch.io/marblemarcher
codeparade.itch.io/marblemarcher
Such different environmentalists. Organics, pollinator gardeners, carbon counters, twitchers, hunters, recyclers, indigenous rights
Lets just say I did not have in mind what this talk had in mind "The world is on fire so I planted a pollinator garden. What’s next?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfD-...
Lets just say I did not have in mind what this talk had in mind "The world is on fire so I planted a pollinator garden. What’s next?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfD-...
February 10, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Such different environmentalists. Organics, pollinator gardeners, carbon counters, twitchers, hunters, recyclers, indigenous rights
Lets just say I did not have in mind what this talk had in mind "The world is on fire so I planted a pollinator garden. What’s next?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfD-...
Lets just say I did not have in mind what this talk had in mind "The world is on fire so I planted a pollinator garden. What’s next?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfD-...
This talk about the benefit of greenery was a thorough list - reduced air pollution, reduced crime, reduced illness, increased education, & more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=huN8...
My question is: is it all an artifact of wealth - ?
The one that got me was the change pre+post emerald ash tree death!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=huN8...
My question is: is it all an artifact of wealth - ?
The one that got me was the change pre+post emerald ash tree death!
February 10, 2024 at 1:11 AM
This talk about the benefit of greenery was a thorough list - reduced air pollution, reduced crime, reduced illness, increased education, & more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=huN8...
My question is: is it all an artifact of wealth - ?
The one that got me was the change pre+post emerald ash tree death!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=huN8...
My question is: is it all an artifact of wealth - ?
The one that got me was the change pre+post emerald ash tree death!
This is a good read. I was put off by the first bit for various reasons but it gains strength quickly.
February 9, 2024 at 5:25 AM
This is a good read. I was put off by the first bit for various reasons but it gains strength quickly.
This is free little experimental game where you simulate a landscape. Watch the rain erode the mountains, valleys fill, forests grow, as thousands of years tick by. The game starts by crashing two tectonic plates together and it simulates from there.
store.steampowered.com/app/1482770/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1482770/...
February 9, 2024 at 4:10 AM
This is free little experimental game where you simulate a landscape. Watch the rain erode the mountains, valleys fill, forests grow, as thousands of years tick by. The game starts by crashing two tectonic plates together and it simulates from there.
store.steampowered.com/app/1482770/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1482770/...
@karlschroeder.bsky.social I really love The Desire Lines - its my go-to for eco sci-fi. Are there any physical formats for it? Text?
February 9, 2024 at 1:10 AM
@karlschroeder.bsky.social I really love The Desire Lines - its my go-to for eco sci-fi. Are there any physical formats for it? Text?
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So, I can't claim to speak for everyone, but for me: someone being genuinely enthusiastic about something which is not-objectively-awful is just inherently charming. Even if it's not my tastes, I still like seeing things bring joy?
Be enthusiastic about your moist friends, and people will find you.
Be enthusiastic about your moist friends, and people will find you.
January 28, 2024 at 6:55 PM
So, I can't claim to speak for everyone, but for me: someone being genuinely enthusiastic about something which is not-objectively-awful is just inherently charming. Even if it's not my tastes, I still like seeing things bring joy?
Be enthusiastic about your moist friends, and people will find you.
Be enthusiastic about your moist friends, and people will find you.
I'm proud of my budding eco-library.
Definitely more I have in mind to get physical copies of, but it's a good start. 🌱 Hell, I should find a special way add my favorite papers too
Definitely more I have in mind to get physical copies of, but it's a good start. 🌱 Hell, I should find a special way add my favorite papers too
January 29, 2024 at 4:53 AM
I'm proud of my budding eco-library.
Definitely more I have in mind to get physical copies of, but it's a good start. 🌱 Hell, I should find a special way add my favorite papers too
Definitely more I have in mind to get physical copies of, but it's a good start. 🌱 Hell, I should find a special way add my favorite papers too
Ah, and she just wrote a book called "Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet" Which I am keen to read!
January 27, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Ah, and she just wrote a book called "Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet" Which I am keen to read!
I definitely agree, but also here are the 700+ page books I have read.
Godel Escher Bach (820)
House of Leaves (730)
Atlas Shrugged (1200) ( LOL )
Why the West Rules (770)
Dhalgren (880)
Anathem (1000)
Sword of Shannara (730)
If you are curious:
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
Godel Escher Bach (820)
House of Leaves (730)
Atlas Shrugged (1200) ( LOL )
Why the West Rules (770)
Dhalgren (880)
Anathem (1000)
Sword of Shannara (730)
If you are curious:
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
Controversial take: there are of course (very rare) exceptions to this rule, but I just don't think there is justification to write a book that's like 800 pages.
January 27, 2024 at 5:23 PM
I definitely agree, but also here are the 700+ page books I have read.
Godel Escher Bach (820)
House of Leaves (730)
Atlas Shrugged (1200) ( LOL )
Why the West Rules (770)
Dhalgren (880)
Anathem (1000)
Sword of Shannara (730)
If you are curious:
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
Godel Escher Bach (820)
House of Leaves (730)
Atlas Shrugged (1200) ( LOL )
Why the West Rules (770)
Dhalgren (880)
Anathem (1000)
Sword of Shannara (730)
If you are curious:
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
I'm enormously happy to be finally making a formula to estimate the impact of conservation efforts on biodiversity!
January 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM
I'm enormously happy to be finally making a formula to estimate the impact of conservation efforts on biodiversity!
One of the treasures from my grandparents is this book. The old timey observational science is lovely. For example the entry of the Robin is almost entirely taken up by a story of a nesting robin on a railroad turnstyle constantly being rotated so she built two nests and sat on both.
December 26, 2023 at 3:53 PM
One of the treasures from my grandparents is this book. The old timey observational science is lovely. For example the entry of the Robin is almost entirely taken up by a story of a nesting robin on a railroad turnstyle constantly being rotated so she built two nests and sat on both.
I'm finally getting around to reading "Wild By Design" and it's quite good. A bit dry, but extremely well researched about commonly overlooked aspects of conservation.
Kind of a blasphemy that Lauren Donaldson doesn't have a Wikipedia page
Kind of a blasphemy that Lauren Donaldson doesn't have a Wikipedia page
December 26, 2023 at 3:27 PM
I'm finally getting around to reading "Wild By Design" and it's quite good. A bit dry, but extremely well researched about commonly overlooked aspects of conservation.
Kind of a blasphemy that Lauren Donaldson doesn't have a Wikipedia page
Kind of a blasphemy that Lauren Donaldson doesn't have a Wikipedia page
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“America’s Truckers Face a Chronic Headache: Finding Parking -
Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists.”
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/22/u...
Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists.”
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/22/u...
America’s Truckers Face a Chronic Headache: Finding Parking
Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists.
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2023 at 5:05 AM
“America’s Truckers Face a Chronic Headache: Finding Parking -
Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists.”
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/22/u...
Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists.”
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/22/u...