Nancy Groves
@nancygroves.bsky.social
United Nations digital communicator, currently at UNEP in Kenya
The only environmental mention is to point out efforts to cast doubt on the health effects. Not cool, @techcrunch.com. techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/d...
Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid | TechCrunch
The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power.
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Once again, librarians are standing up for what's right -- quality information, human rights for all, and accessibility. www.linkedin.com/news/story/l...
Librarians fill up 'Avoiding AI' workshops as backlash grows | LinkedIn
The workshops aim to empower individuals to reclaim control over technology, addressing frustrations with the pervasive presence of AI in daily life.
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No one should be proud of this while billions lack health, nutritious food, and economic security. www.linkedin.com/news/story/w...
World's 500 richest just gained record $336B in one day | LinkedIn
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, is now worth $1.27 trillion — more than triple the wealth of second-place Larry Page at $314 billion, according to Bloomberg.
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Calling all #UnitedNations communicators and those interested in multilateralism. Last day to submit proposals! Details are here: communicatingforabetterworld.com/call-for-pro...
"We might crave extreme solutions, but [...] this is a case where repeated small steps are better and sometimes harder." This program of "attentional reset" featured in @thedriftmag.com is worth a try. substack.com/home/post/p-...
How do I stop wasting my attention?
The Drift’s advice column #4
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As always, @emorwee.bsky.social has important insights on global happenings. This time, she shared 3 facts to ruin watching the World Cup. heated.world/p/3-facts-to...
3 facts to ruin your World Cup watch party
It's a tough job. But somebody has to do it.
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AI must be looked at as a labour-governance issue, focusing on jobs, skills, rights, social dialogue, inequality, and institutional capacity, not just a productivity tool. Latest from the UN's Intl Labour Org (ILO): www.ilo.org/resource/con...
A moment of choice: Harnessing artificial intelligence for decent work. Report of the Director-General
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📣photographers: have a look at this call for photos. "Air pollution is often invisible, but its impacts are deeply personal." Help @unep.org and partners to tell this story. www.stateofglobalair.org/news-events/...
Every Breath Has a Story: A Global Photo Call for Clean Air | State of Global Air
Every Breath Has a Story is a global call for powerful photographs and personal reflections that reveal the human reality of air pollution: its sources, its consequences, and the hope found in action ...
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One of this year's #WorldEnvironmentDay sticks on the @unepwcmc.bsky.social Giphy account. With fuel prices, using renewables like the sun is indeed something that sparks joy. giphy.com/UNEP/world-e...
Beautiful images here featuring the work of @unep.org #EarthChamps Mariam Issoufou. Have a look in the lead up to #WorldEnvironmentDay www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Could this self-cooling mosque be the future of construction in a warming world?
With its tree-filled garden, soaring ceilings and earthen-brick walls, the Hikma Community Centre on the edge of the Sahara Desert is viewed by many as an example of what architecture will need to bec...
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Love recap of what it's like to spend half a day in Nairobi National Park. I've never been lucky enough to see a live serval in person. sammatey.substack.com/p/the-periur...
The Periurban Savanna of Nairobi National Park
Africa Annals #13
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Not only are US government cuts hurting those who need support, now individuals will have new limits on their ability to donate, according to this article from Candid candid.org/blogs/charit...
How new charitable deduction rules will cut giving by billions
Candid insights | Learn how policy changes to charitable deduction rules will reshape who gives and how much—and the rippling effect it will have on nonprofits and donors.
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Testing out using our recently revamped @unep.org knowledge repository link to see how this post shows up on our @altmetric.com dashboard. New report online now -- worth a look: wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.50...
Pollution Action Communication Expert - opportunity to work with @unep.org inNairobi, Kenya. Ideal opportunity for candidates looking to grow their experience in international environmental organizations. Apply here: app.unv.org/opportunitie...
I opened the just launched Google "Year in Search" to see what it says about what people think about the state of the planet, horrific humanitarian crises, and anything related to the United Nations. Spoiler alert: there is nothing. The site is here: lnkd.in/dQ5HZmKM
"The U.S. is weeks away from losing its @who.int measles elimination status because a Texas-born strain has continued to circulate across multiple states since January." One of many scary notes in this daily @whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com recap. whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/11/20/d...
Day 1766
“Ignored.”
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"A handful of nations have already reached — or come close to — the 100% renewables mark, including Norway, New Zealand, Iceland, Costa Rica, Kenya, Bhutan, and Paraguay." Some good news to keep in mind as #COP30 continues. theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...
These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity
Explore the countries making strides toward 100% renewable electricity with innovative solutions and sustainable energy systems.
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I loved having this around growing up. As a midwestern child, it made me feel connected to the larger world. Farewell, Farmers Almanac. www.farmersalmanac.com/fond-farewel...
A Fond Farewell
After more than 200 years of sharing wit and wisdom, the 2026 Farmers' Almanac will be our last edition. But our story stays alive in you.
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A list of global souvenirs, including upcycled animal art from Kenya made from discarded flip flops: www.afar.com/magazine/16-...
Kids need nutrition and health care, but now parents can instead spend their money on "...a skin-care brand for children. Rini, a name derived from a Korean word for 'child,' calls itself 'a new kid-first brand where skincare and play meet innovation.'” www.thecut.com/article/shay...
Shay Mitchell Is Launching Skin Care for 3-Year-Olds
The sheet masks look like animal faces.
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My opinion: anyone who clones a dog should pay a shelter or rescue group to have 100 dogs sterilized. How frivolous. people.com/tom-brady-cl...
Tom Brady Reveals His Dog Junie Was Cloned from Beloved Pet Lua, Who Died in 2023
Tom Brady's dog Junie is a clone of his dog Lua, who died in 2023, he announced Nov. 4, 2025. Colossal Biosciences, which Brady is an investor in, cloned the pit bull mix using a blood sample collecte...
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Another setback for librarians who are on the front lines of fighting mis-and disinformation. Baker & Taylor had been in the book business just short of 200 years. www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
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Last chance to apply for this GRID-Arendal travel grant for journalists to attend UNEA-7 in Nairobi in December: www.grida.no/activities/2... Deadline is 13 October.
GRID-Arendal: Turn Negotiations into Narratives: Journalists Covering UNEA-7
Why UNEA Matters for JournalistsAt the heart of global environmental diplomacy lies Nairobi - home to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the stage for the United Nations Environment A...
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🔆 This UNU & UNFCCC Early Career Climate Fellowship offers young people from developing countries a unique opportunity to start their careers at the interface of international climate policy and research. See: unu.edu/vie/our-work...
The Department of Justice removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States." - @404media.co article. www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...
DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrorism is far-right was disappeared.
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There is still time to make money saving decisions for your home -- and to help protect the planet at the same time. homes.rewiringamerica.org/save?utm_sou...
Your guide to using the home energy tax credits before they're gone
Save on better appliances before the year ends. Help for all your tax credit and installation questions.
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Last day to apply for this @pulitzercenter.org fellowship for covering work to #SaveOurOcean pulitzercenter.org/blog/journal...
Journalism That Goes Deep: Applications Open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships
Image Applications are now open to join the third cohort of the Ocean Reporting Network (ORN), a fellowship program that gives professional journalists the opportunity to spend up to a year working on...
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This @pulitzercenter.org article details the wide-ranging impacts of the cruel loss of USAID support. It's not just health. It's the jobs and training, too. pulitzercenter.org/stories/us-h...
U.S. Helped Beat Back Malaria in Guinea. Now, the Disease Is Set To Soar
Guinea—One morning in mid-June, a 10-year-old boy named Mohamed Camara was lying on a bed in a health center in the small Guinean town of Tamita, wearing bright blue shorts and an army-style T-shirt.....
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