These prototypes provide key data & lessons learned that will inform how & where to build the next mile & the next hundred miles.

Solar Aquagrid @solaraquagrid.bsky.social · last mo.

“Project Nexus demonstrates that canals can do more than move water. The goal is not just more solar over canals, but the right solar over the right canals as we drive down costs.” — @rbalesuc.bsky.social, @ucmerced.bsky.social. @turlockid.bsky.social, @canaturalresources.bsky.social

It appears Heartland, Zeldin & colleagues want people to believe we live in a world with an alternative reality, where science & common sense give way to obedience to plutocrats.

David Roberts@volts.wtf · 4mo ago

Right-wing climate denialism in the US looks more or less identical to how it looked 10 or 20 or 30 years ago. The steadily accumulating weight of science, the deepening international political consensus, the increasing economic momentum -- it's all had, to a first approximation, zero effect.

Our Roadmap urges institutions to elevate climate action as a core campus mission. Regarding climate as just one of many competing concerns has fragmented academia’s efforts & diminished its impact. We can do much more working across campus & with other campuses! secondnature.org/get-involved...

Academics for Climate Action Working Group - Second Nature

On this page Apply for the Steering Committee Apply for ACA Membership Climate Action Roadmap The goal of the Academics for Climate Action working group is to help restructure higher education to bett...

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Alex Barron@alexrbarron.bsky.social · 5mo ago

If you are working on higher education climate action you may be interested in this Climate Action in Higher Education: Roadmap, just released by UCSC, UC-Berkeley and Harvard. Useful framing about Whole Institution Leadership and lots of examples. escholarship.org/uc/item/82f0... #acadsky

This is worth reading & quite scary. Even more scary that the GOP leadership seems to accept if not condone it all. open.substack.com/pub/heatherd...

The President can be bought

At 2:10 p.m. this afternoon, after a nearly 40-minute delay, Donald J. Trump finally shuffled into the Oval Office. And as he stood behind the podium, with his bruised hand, unkempt hair, and swollen,...

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I see this as a step toward bringing science back into decision making, especially for climate & health. Thanks to elected officials & all who participated & are ready for the hard work of protecting our voting, rule of law, freedom of speech, & our democracy. www.commondreams.org/news/no-king...

'No Kings!' 8 Million Rally Against Trump in Largest Single-Day Protest in US History | Common Dreams

Millions across the US rallied against Trump's authoritarian agenda in nationwide No Kings protests, featuring speeches, performances, and massive crowds.

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The solutions start where @standupforscience.net has been pointing us — at the ballot box. Let's get climate & health science working – together.

Colette Delawalla, PhD@cdelawalla.bsky.social · 4mo ago

idk guys, but I think they have to start taking @standupforscience.net seriously now...right?

Great job, well done!

Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net · 4mo ago

THAT'S A WRAP! The 1st ever No Kings Virtual & Accessible Rally, organized by us, is in the history books. BOOM. THANK YOU THANK YOU for attending, speaking, setting up, promoting and supporting this fantastic event! Catch your breath, then let’s get back to work. zurl.co/aOuUh

So true.

David Roberts@volts.wtf · 4mo ago

"I think the climate crisis should be everyone’s No.1 priority, but you can’t tackle the climate crisis without tackling the affordability crisis & the inequality crisis. It’s the same polluters who are destroying our environment who are extracting wealth from our economy to line their own pockets."

SF #StandUpforScience on Sat. talking re attacks on science-informed decision making, federal research support, higher ed, research on hold since 2024 election, how attacks cut my daughter's PhD support, & ways we’re working to counter attacks & rebuild support. Solutions go through the ballot box!

Nice summary, thanks for writing. Climate & Earth sciences partnering with biomedical & public-health to fight back & rebuild public support for science makes a lot of sense. We must do a lot more & avoid competing over the remains after OMBs destructive actions.

Bob Kopp@bobkopp.net · 5mo ago

One year in the federal assault on climate science — a review and prospective

Great story by @jricole.bsky.social. With renewables, we can do this in California & U.S. too.

Common Dreams@commondreams.org · 6mo ago

Electricity Prices Down 30% in Australia Expose Idiocy of Trump's Attacks on Wind, Solar | South Australia is showing us is that wind, solar and battery power, when combined, are extremely inexpensive.

An apt term for many regions

Ian James@ianjames.bsky.social · 7mo ago

U.N. experts say the world has entered an era of global "water bankruptcy" "For too long, we have been living beyond our hydrological means." @kavehmadani.bsky.social @unuinweh.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...

Thanks to Jerome Powell for standing up for evidence-based decision making.

Union of Concerned Scientists@ucs.org · 7mo ago

"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation." – Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.

ICYMI, a new video by UC colleague Robyn Schelenz on our operational & still evolving water-energy-ecosystem initiative, which adds solar to open canals, creating an innovative multi-benefit infrastructure investment. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/solar-p...

Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California

California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think ...

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We have known for decades, there’s no alternative to phasing out fossil fuels ...

Dr. Robert D. Bullard@drrobertbullard.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Editorial: World leaders must find the courage to end the fossil-fuel age - Nature www.nature.com/articles/d41... #COP30

Well stated. There are so many efforts to distract from reversing fossil-fuel-driven climate warming, which is linked to so many other compelling issues such as inequality, biodiversity loss, public health ...

Michael E. Mann@michaelemann.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Print version of my new commentary ("Bill Gates’s climate comments are a dangerous distraction") on #COP30, Bill Gates and more, in the latest issue of @nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Socializing science with decision makers & the public also depends on engagement, leading to trusted messengers backed by science.

Prof William Ripple@williamripple.bsky.social · 9mo ago

And we warned them with our new 2025 State of the Climate Report which you can check out here: doi.org/10.1093/bios...

My @ucmerced.bsky.social colleague @fast-reggae.bsky.social just pointed me to this collection he's editing -- now open for submissions. www.nature.com/collections/...

Climate Activism: Bridging Science, Advocacy, and Public Engagement

This Collection aims to examine the evolving role of scientists in climate advocacy, tensions between objectivity and activism, and public engagement ...

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My University of California, Merced colleague Paul Almeida just pointed me to this collection he's editing -- now open for submissions. www.nature.com/collections/...

Climate Activism: Bridging Science, Advocacy, and Public Engagement

This Collection aims to examine the evolving role of scientists in climate advocacy, tensions between objectivity and activism, and public engagement ...

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Yes, it is quite feasible to do this! Also, our UC campuses have developed conceptual plans & cost estimates to electrify our other hospitals. While the long-term economics may be favorable, an immediate barrier is financing.

Sammy Roth@sammyroth.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Also, I had no idea?! "Hospitals are notorious for their greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 5% of emissions globally."

“Until the well-evidenced obstruction of the fossil fuel industry is addressed and strong, lasting protections are in place, COP30 and all future COPs are pre-destined to fail.” www.commondreams.org/news/cop30-b...

UN Climate Chief: Refusal to Halt Planetary Destruction Will 'Never, Ever Be Forgiven' | Common Dreams

At COP30, a key UN leader warns that as "disasters decimate the lives of millions" and "when we already have the solutions," inaction on the climate crisis "will never, ever be forgiven."

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · 9mo ago

‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster

Thanks to Frontiers in Education for publishing this timely set of research, case-study & review pieces as a book. The important theme is how university colleagues can assume more-active roles in addressing the planetary climate & ecological crises. www.frontiersin.org/research-top...

Activating Academia for an Era of Colliding Crises

While there has been discussion for decades about the need to rethink the core purpose of academia to enable all to live well on a planet of finite resources, humanity’s present predicaments point to ...

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Very sobering message. If only there could be action in the public interest by Congress

Liz Szabo@lizszabo.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr. "We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Public and Planet to 'Pay the Price' as Trump Props Up Coal With $625 Million Bailout? Subsidy for an industry winding down because of both high cost & pollution. This handout is not in the public interest. www.commondreams.org/news/trump-n...

Public and Planet to 'Pay the Price' as Trump Props Up Coal With $625 Million Bailout | Common Dreams

Trump's Department of Energy announced it is investing $625 million in the coal industry, sparking backlash from climate advocates.

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Banning reality is not really possible ...

Ian James@ianjames.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The banned words list at Trump's Energy Department: "Please ensure that every member of your team is aware that this is the latest list of words to avoid." @zcolman.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Thanks to @sammyroth.bsky.social for this review of the current situation & wakeup call re the need for truthful messaging around the energy transition. Or better yet, engaging messaging like Vattenfall 's hilarious Samuel L. Jackson video. www.latimes.com/environment/...

Commentary: Trump's campaign against wind and solar is exposing his 'energy dominance' lies

Solar and wind companies need to start punching back.

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Thanks to @ianjames.bsky.social for reporting this reminder that decisions & agreements are urgent. More water is allocated than actually exists.

Los Angeles Times@latimes.com · 11mo ago

The dwindling Colorado River can't wait for states to cut water use, experts say

Thanks to all colleagues who are standing for science, pushing back on targeted cuts to research.

Science News@scinews.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Scientists take on Trump: these researchers are fighting back. #Nature Through lawsuits, grant tracking, whistle-blowing and more, resistance to the US war on science is growing. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

It's good to see more attribution studies that make the link to emissions.

Climate, Ecology, War & More: Dr. Glen Barry BigEarthData.ai@bigearthdata.ai · 11mo ago

Dozens of heatwaves linked to carbon emissions from specific companies ->Nature | #CarbonEmission #Heatwave #ClimateChange | More info from EcoSearch