Dr. Michael Shank
@michaeljohnshank.bsky.social
Striving to build an accessible bridge between science/policy and the public’s understanding of, engagement with, and co-creation and co-ownership of that science and policy. www.michaelshank.tv
There are three fronts in particular that deserve our attention and proactive intervention—Political freedoms, physical safety, and public health. My latest for @newsweek.com with @repcohen.bsky.social www.newsweek.com/the-south-is...
The South is ground zero for the right's attack on Black America | Opinion
Our cities have always been the battleground for the soul of this nation, but are even more so now under the Trump Administration.
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My prediction. Not a single one of these nuclear plants will ever be built. And the $17.5 billion will disappear. apnews.com/article/nucl...
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.
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Incredible. Thank you for your service. “Save Our Signs aims to document every sign in the more than 400 national parks and historic sites across the country before the Trump administration removes them.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
The amateur archivists racing to save US history in national parks against Trump administration censorship
Save Our Signs aims to document every sign in the more than 400 national parks and historic sites across the country before the Trump administration removes them
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“Economics and politics are driving more Americans to retire abroad. Here are the top 24 countries, with 96 recommended spots, based on amenities, costs, health care, climate risk and whether U.S. retirees are welcome.” www.forbes.com/sites/willia...
The Best Places To Retire Abroad In 2026
Forbes has picked 96 top retirement spots in 24 countries around the world based on costs, quality of life, healthcare, climate change and how welcome U.S. retirees are.
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The WHCA goes on annually because it celebrates everything corporate media adores: money, fame, glamor, access, networking, marking oneself part of the in-group, being seen with celebrities, patting itself on the back. There'll never not be a dinner and it'll never not be a betrayal of journalism.
Given the racism, misogyny, and hatred that was in his speech, this is a minor infraction
Raw Story@rawstory.com · 4w agoPresident Donald Trump faced backlash Saturday after critics accused him of recycling a joke that had circulated online for decades during his speech Friday at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
ICE violence is fueled by misogyny and white nationalism
ICE violence is fueled by misogyny and white nationalism
How the Trump administration has mobilized state-sponsored terror in Minneapolis and beyond.
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"Bombed" is too kind. Just the same old ugly insults & self-pitying drivel he's been spewing forever. "Fat Pig Chris Christie/Watermelon Head Pencil Neck Shifty Schiff/Pocahontas Elizabeth Warren" etc. from a deranged sociopath who can't understand humor. 🤢 #Pathetic shorturl.at/eEX8A
Trump bombed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner — and proved its point | CNN Business
President Donald Trump bombed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Friday night. He knew he was bombing, too, and he even tried to meta-joke his way out of it.
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Ah, like a good, racist authoritarian would. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/a...
Trump Orders Warnings Placed at ‘Inaccurate’ Smithsonian History Museum
President Trump said the signage at the National Museum of American History would correct what a disputed White House report described as “extreme political activism.”
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Win win win. “More than 3,000 solar panels power Jack’s Solar Garden, cool the land and help it turn a profit.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
On a Colorado farm, solar panels bring shade for plants, power – and cash: in pictures
More than 3,000 solar panels power Jack’s Solar Garden, cool the land and help it turn a profit
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In China, people brave simulated typhoons to prepare for the real thing reut.rs/4gNnsPe
In China, people brave simulated typhoons to prepare for the real thing
Scientists say climate change is increasing China's exposure to destructive weather.
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The DoJ is also an effective tool for pursuing his political agenda. Election fraud—an obsession of his—is consuming ever more of its resources. Matter of genuine public interest are left to languish
Donald Trump’s gutting of the Department of Justice
What the degraded institution means for America
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No real spoilers here, but both OPPENHEIMER and THE ODYSSEY are Nolan's unsubtle commentary on the immense chaos, death, and bloodshed arrogant men have caused by pursuing what they assumed was a righteous cause. And the tragedy is that no one learns the lessons and repeats the mistakes. Hmmmm....
'Less than human': how unhoused people in Atlanta are being treated during the World Cup – video
'Less than human': how unhoused people in Atlanta are being treated during the World Cup – video
“This is what happens when you apply these incredibly violent economic forces to these cities … it's happened at every World Cup I've been to,” explains our chief sports writer, Barney Ronay.
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830 wildfires burning across Canada right now. And you know what’s going to make it worse in the future? More oil pipelines. This is why our voice and our vote matters.
Note to every other country in the world: mirror this measure. Given America’s incompetence on every environmental front. Strip Americans’ visas.
Jen Bendery@jbendery.bsky.social · last mo.NEW: Trump is now threatening to punish Canada for wildfire smoke blowing into the U.S., as a GOP senator intros a bill to sanction Canadian officials “responsible” for the fires driven by climate change. “Insane," says one leading Canadian enviro group. www.huffpost.com/entry/bernie...
NEW: Trump is now threatening to punish Canada for wildfire smoke blowing into the U.S., as a GOP senator intros a bill to sanction Canadian officials “responsible” for the fires driven by climate change. “Insane," says one leading Canadian enviro group. www.huffpost.com/entry/bernie...
GOP Senator Calls For Stripping Visas From Canadian Officials Because Of Wildfires
“We will not tolerate this incompetence,” vowed Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, who may not understand how climate change works.
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"Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats" | Article for @reuters.com by Brad Brooks, Maria Tsvetkova and Andrew Hay references our recent (penntoday.upenn.edu/news/extreme...) @pnas.org study: www.reuters.com/business/env...
Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats
Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country for a third day, and new fires erupted in the Pacific North...
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PSA. Take care of your heart and lungs. “Days that are both extremely hot and polluted come with higher risks of respiratory ailments and other health hazards.” www.nytimes.com/article/heat...
Canada Wildfire Air Pollution and Heat Wave Combo Pose Heightened Health Risks
Days that are both extremely hot and polluted come with higher risks of respiratory ailments and other health hazards.
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Mike Johnson: "You heard the president talk about how he wants to effectively double the funding for national defense. Look, we live in dangerous times. We're fighting communism on our own shores."
“There are clear and specific actions that democracy protectors can take between now and then to prevent further authoritarian consolidation.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How to plan for an election that leaders are trying to subvert | Daniel Altschuler and Javier Corrales
The White House is working to change electoral rules in its favor. Protectors of democracy must have a counterplan
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Police arrest 12 over suspected far-right threat against Islamic event in Suffolk
Police arrest 12 over suspected far-right threat against Islamic event in Suffolk
Three of those arrested were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, say counter-terrorism police Twelve people have been arrested, including three on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, over a suspected far-right threat against an Islamic event held this weekend, police have said. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation which they said was related to “extreme rightwing terrorism” targeting an event held at Shrubland Hall in Suffolk. Continue reading...
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Amen. 💯 “When the pope speaks forcefully about war, migrants and other topics, he is officially “proclaiming the Gospel.” www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
Vatican hits back at U.S. claim that Pope Leo speaks as a politician
President Donald Trump's ambassador had sought to portray the pontiff as the political leader of the Holy See. The Vatican swiftly said he is “proclaiming the Gospel.”
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What do conservative Congresswoman Nancy Mace and liberal Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agree on? Data centers. What else? Geothermal. This is where we build a new movement. Dr Susie Strife and I discuss it below for @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91568934/the...
There’s a path to American energy abundance that both parties can agree on
Between data centers, geothermal, and permitting, there are a few parts of energy policy that garner bipartisan support—despite huge conflicts on the rest.
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Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show reut.rs/3SXDz2G
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show
The vast majority — more than 9,000 — were among people aged 65 and above.
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Backlash works. Keep it up, folks. www.reuters.com/technology/m...
Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash
Meta said on Friday it is discontinuing an AI feature launched this week that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts, after drawing widespread criticism over privacy concer...
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