"Only by cutting additional carbon dioxide going into the atmosphere to zero will we be able to stabilize global climate over the long term," he said in today's In Depth look on p.2 of China Daily: gwagner.com/china-daily-heat
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☁️ Yesterday evening, a giant hole suddenly opened in the clouds over Mount Hood, Oregon. Known as a Fallstreak Hole, this rare phenomenon forms when supercooled cloud droplets freeze into ice crystals, leaving behind a dramatic circular opening in the sky.
You won't regret clicking on this beautifully told story by @lsommer.bsky.social about the Pacific Ocean and how the Trump regime is opening some marine monuments to commercial fishing.
These are some of the last pristine ocean ecosystems. Now, they're losing protections
The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean, where tiny islands are epicenters of biodiversity. The Trump administration is now opening their waters to commercial fishing, spar...
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Posted 21 hrs ago by "aprillockhart: Embracing the word disabled took me 27 years. I wouldn’t have considered myself “proud” or celebratory until I walked into a room filled w/ women with #disabilities a few years ago. And felt like i could...breathe One year ago, I decided to create a project..."
Stay hopeful. Most of the things we worry about don’t actually happen Image: www.instagram.com/stoicreflect...
Blanche lied. He knew. He never intended to kill the slush fund. This is corruption at the highest level and he not only should be rejected, but disbarred. IMPEACH & CONVICT TRUMP!
I want children to know what it feels like to catch tadpoles in a stream,climb a tree,hear frogs after the rain and watch butterflies drift across a meadow. I want more parks, more hiking trails, more protected wilderness and more places where nature is left alone simply because it deserves to exist
Lush Green Forest River Landscape
ALT: Lush Green Forest River Landscape
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I want wetlands that protect communities from floods instead of being paved over. I want whales in healthy oceans, old-growth trees that outlive us, and night skies where the stars are brighter than the city lights.
WILLIE NELSON: “.. America deserves thoughtful stewardship” of land. “The strength of rural America has never come from big industrial footprints ..”
When wildlife and insect populations disappear, ecosystems collapse. When ecosystems collapse, our food, water, climate, and human survival are all affected. Species extinction arrives with silence. Protect habitats. Restore forests. Save rivers. Because a silent planet is not a living planet.
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"Ordinary people are just people" is perhaps the single biggest motivating reason behind why I do what I do.
Timothy Burke@bubbaprog.xyz · 2w agoBuglarian correspondent Ivo Ivanov, who happens to live in Lawrence, reveals his favorite moment of the World Cup to Bulgarian TV viewers. Watch this if you need a reminder about what, or actually who, really constitutes the United States of America. (auto-transcribed & translated as usual)
@andrealaflamme.bsky.social Does the job even when not campaigning This is why Maine has such a deep bench in politics I look forward to seeing Andrea LaFlamme on the ballot in the future Thank you Andrea for showing UP
<health care lawyer> This is incredibly important: if you're in California or Minnesota and rely on Medicaid for health care, YOU ARE STILL COVERED. You should not delay care because of Oz's bullshit. </>
rmeas002@r1chard07.bsky.social · 2w agoBy pausing Medicaid payments, will people on Medicaid in those states have any options to continue their healthcare without being stuck with medical bills?
Recent port-side measurements in Reykjavík, Iceland, reveal that idling cruise ships expose residents to toxic black carbon levels up to 40 times higher than WHO safety limits. bunkermarket.com/cruise-ship-...
Evaluating The Impact Of Cruise Ship Emissions On Iceland's Air Quality
Recent port-side measurements in Reykjavík, Iceland, reveal that idling cruise ships expose residents to toxic black carbon levels up to 40 times higher than
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This dude used to be a logger? A literal lumberjack? And his sign says "Fight Oligarchy"? But I was told that the guy with the terrible tattoo was unique, a rare flower, never his like to be found. Huh.
Saeed Jones@theferocity.bsky.social · 2w ago“Troy Jackson, who is expected to become the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, said he would not support Senator Chuck Schumer of New York to continue as the party’s leader in the chamber. Mr. Jackson also said that he was not sure he would want Mr. Schumer’s help in the general election.”
Encourage yourself. Encourage others. Try to stay on the positive side as there is simply too much toxic negativity surrounding everyone right now. Support your writing. Support the writing of other writers. This isn't a choice of 'politics' but a choice of people. #writingcommunity #booksky
Mark Smith Photographer, videographer @marksmithphoto.bsky.social Territorial Disputes: Rival eagles fight over territory or food. The birds lock talons and tumble, often trying to force the opponent to the ground.
I cannot recommend n95 and kn95 masks enough. I've covered enormous wildfires multiple times throughout my career (southern california reporter) and they have saved my ass time and again. Remember, burning houses also means burning household chemicals
Fifty Shades of Whey@fiftyshadesofwhey.bsky.social · 3w agoAs the nation is engulfed by wildfire smoke, you should all know that there's a clear statistical link between exposure to drifting wildfire smoke and chronic respiratory, cardiovascular, and oncological (cancer) health problems. 🧵
Not every immigrant to Europe is a Kylian Mbappe or Bukayo Saka but the vast majority contribute to society - doctors, cleaners, carers, nurses, teachers etc. A truth that I wish more politicians would acknowledge.
I planted this oak tree about 25 years ago. I had a nice nap under yesterday. #BlueskyArtShow #growing #oakTree
Good morning. This is fascism. This is the US Govt creating thought crimes. It’s not about who they are arresting today, it’s about how this vague and threatening pursuit will be used against dissenters. ✨EVERY✨ fascist govt to date, has taken this step. www.state.gov/releases/off...
Remarks at the Opening of the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism - United States Department of State
DEPUTY SECRETARY LANDAU: Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the State Department. It’s an honor and a privilege to have you here. For those of us who grew up in the 1970s, the topic that ...
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“Each one of us has lived through some devastation...when we look at each other we must say, I understand. I understand how you feel because I have been there myself. We must support each other and empathize with each other because each of us is more alike than we are unalike.” ― Maya Angelou
When one must defeat a bully, It's actually quite simple: They only stand for their self. But we all stand for one another.
WaPo-Ipsos poll: Trump job approval 37% approve 61% disapprove 71% of independents disapprove
