I woke up this morning with a song in my head I hadn’t heard for several decades (July Morning by Uriah Heep). And it has been playing in my head all day. Brains are weird.
Rod Schoonover-Rey
@rodschoonover.bsky.social
Scientist. Professor. Former Senior Intelligence Official. Public Speaker. Passionate about redefining security in the face of planetary change. Proudly Native. Clear-eyed about our trajectory. Focused on radically changing course. Anti-fascist.
Seems clear there should be a fourth branch of government that is separate from the executive branch: DOJ, the intelligence community, many agencies that used to be considered independent
This is absolutely terrifying The Nino 3.4 forecast temperature anomaly mean is now at 4C, when even the biggest historical super ninos have seen less than 3C I really have no idea what this is going to bring over the next 12 months, but it will be very, very, grim
Wow, there are a lot of racist fireworks in the MAGA-drenched megastore in WV.
As the progressive wing of the Democratic Party continues to be ascendant, it will be interesting to see if a new vision of security is likewise articulated. Ecological security puts Earth system stress at the center, but also leans into equity and justice.
Outstanding analysis by my former colleague and friend @msharp80.bsky.social thebulletin.org/2026/06/thre...
Three key moments helped build the nuclear order. Time to revisit
To navigate the new nuclear age, US policymakers must revisit the foundational 1960s logic that prioritized strict nonproliferation, valued diplomacy over costly arms races, and legally linked nonprol...
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The Supreme Court continues to make the case why substantial court reform is increasingly a moderate position.
Let me be explicit. The massive heat waves we're seeing around the world more extreme and frequent due to human-caused #climatechange. And these heat waves are going to continue to worsen because of our failure to reduce carbon pollution. Just one of the many costs of #climate change.
Some of the foremost algal bloom scientists used to be in the U.S. government — I wonder what happened to them… www.npr.org/2026/06/19/n...
Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised
The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.
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Humans: We have a new plan to get rid of the algae. Algae: We have survived multiple mass extinctions. Buckle up.
History will not be kind to these ghastly actions of the Trump administration. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/c...
Trump Administration to Pay $765 Million to Cancel 4 More Wind Projects
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I don’t know how anyone can read the soul-crushing news on basically every front and not conclude that we need foundational and revolutionary change in the United States. Everything must be on the table for reconsideration.
I have been in the Situation Room a number of times. Couldn’t imagine that place as a staging center for political damage control.
Great explainer of the arcane, mind-numbing way that rule changes by the Office of Management and Budget could devastate scientific research in the U.S. in ways that go way beyond funding cuts. Don’t go numb. Your public comment is desperately needed: Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Assaults on Scientific Research Just Got Worse
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Firefighters intervened to rescue a man who was overcome by a swarm of bees in Arizona last month. The attack was the latest in a series of similar episodes. Here’s what experts want you to know about the attacks and how to avoid them.
Bees Are Swarming Earlier: What to Do if You’re Attacked
Experts discuss the threat and how to escape aggressive bees. Hint: Don’t jump in water.
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The horn of Africa is grieving because their -Their farms are no longer yielding -Advancement of desert is alarming -Our major rivers are drying -Proliferation of pest and pathogens -Development of tropical diseases. -Our crop are dieing out. Climate change is a reality.
Would love to see an ascendant outlet to pick up E&E News, which was acquired by Politico some years ago. Crazy idea: The Onion (ala it’s nonsatirical AV Club) @bencollins.bsky.social
David Roberts@volts.wtf · 2mo agoUgh, this is such a drag. I read this as Politico scrapping a scrupulously factual, down-the-middle news site in favor of a bunch of insider-gossip newsletters more in line with its garbage in-house style. Fewer & fewer places to get reliable information.
Hmm I think we'll have a strong El Nino this year.
Richard Dixon@catinsight.bsky.social · 2mo agoOK so is it safe to say that "something is happening" ?!
This map is rather unsettling and the screwworm situation is possibly already out of control. The DOGEing of USDA has crippled our response, unfortunately. #ecologicalsecurity
First time I’ve listened to Lolita Nation by Game Theory (1987) all the way through in at least ten years, probably longer. What a strange and beautiful piece of work by Scott Miller (RIP) and company.
Another “high quality” choice to lead my former office. ODNI will need to be seriously reconceptualized after all of this is over (which would be frankly necessary anyway). thehill.com/homenews/adm...
Trump names William Pulte as acting DNI head
President Trump named William Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to serve as the acting head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. In tapping Pulte, Trump turn…
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It seems many people don’t recognize how absurdly large a billion is compared to a million. A millions seconds is 11.5 days (a long vacation). A billion seconds is 31.7 years (a career). A million dollars stacked is about as tall as the Statue of Liberty. A billion stacks past the edge of space.
AMR is amplified by many ecological stresses other than climate: biodiversity loss, microplastics, soil contamination (esp heavy metals), water scarcity, and air pollution. I consider AMR a top-tier ecological security threat, and it is intensifying in nature. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Climate crisis is accelerating antibiotic resistance across world, study says
Experts say climate change linked to 10% rise in salmonella antibiotic resistance genes between 1940 and 2023
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So important to underscore the ecological dimensions of AMR emergence and intensification. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Climate crisis is accelerating antibiotic resistance across world, study says
Experts say climate change linked to 10% rise in salmonella antibiotic resistance genes between 1940 and 2023
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You push off addressing ecological stress for decades, you get stories day after day like this. It is all part of one bigger story. fortune.com/2026/05/27/c...
The river that supplies 40 million Americans is down to 23% — and about to make a $25 million bet on one fish | Fortune
The feds have weeks to decide whether to shut off half of Glen Canyon Dam's power to keep the Colorado River cold enough for the humpback chub.
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One of the worst ever Ebola outbreaks is underway. Blame foreign aid cuts. www.vox.com/future-perfe...
This is what happens when you defund Ebola prevention
One of the worst ever Ebola outbreaks is underway. Blame foreign aid cuts.
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This is a colossal mistake. The cost of ideology over science. theconversation.com/shutting-dow...
Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system
When honey bees get sick, their beekeepers turn to the nation’s premier bee research and disease diagnosis lab for help. That crucial resource is now disappearing.
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