The DRAFT Nature Record national assessment has dropped and is ready for comment! I'm proud to be one of the authors. This is the first comprehensive, independent, evidence-based assessment of how nature is doing across the U.S.
Come read. Come comment. Come shape the record.
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On sabotage of our young scientists, by @holdenthorp.bsky.social @science.org
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The future of Europe’s forest disturbance regimes– a thread.
Tl, dr: Disturbances from wildfire, bark beetles & wind will continue to increase in the coming decades. Under unabated climate change disturbances could more than double by 2100.
New paper out in @science.org doi.org/10.1126/scie...
A new paper on the "stabilization wedge" idea was published in the journal Science today. The authors provide 36 wedge strategies that together can be mixed and matched into more than 6 trillion combinations able to limit global warming to 1.5°C. @bhensonweather.bsky.social has a detailed analysis:
🌟 Editor's Pick! 🌟
“The Amazon forest has been a reliable carbon sink, soaking up some of humanity’s carbon emissions, but a severe drought in 2023 adds to growing concern that this ecosystem service is at risk.”
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#AGUPubs @eos.org
If you want to help nature and climate in your region, or have science knowledge to contribute, see our draft report at naturerecord.org A bit of background here: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/c...
@elenabennett.bsky.social and team on 'The future of Global Environmental Assessments: 20 years after the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. 'Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability 79: 101618.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2026.101618
O.A. link:
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Trump to direct Pentagon to buy buggy whips to revive horse&buggy industry.
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy muskets to revive musket industry.
Buggy whip and musket industries big donors to Trump.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
> $300 billion for AUKUS, but remote communities are still having to put up with this dangerous mess, as government funding is inadequate to resolve the issue. Probably wouldn't be tolerated if it were happening in Canberra, would it, @albomp.bsky.social?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Attention folks in the weather, climate, disaster, wildfire, and Earth science communities: NSF has just published a new "Dear Colleague" letter inviting feedback (by Mar 13) on the proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). www.nsf.gov/funding/...
MN protestors #protip put 2 Idaho Russets in the oven at 420 degrees for 45 min, take them out and foil wrap, 1 in each pocket before you go out. Theyll stay warm for 3-4 hours even in this weather and you can eat em when you like. They used to send us kids out like this back in the 70s trust me.
The massive day of action the Trump regime hoped you wouldn't hear about
The billboard message they DON'T want troops to see (Veterans put it up anyway)
Details here: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/massive-da...
They are never, ever going to win in Minnesota.
Minnesota is the best of us.
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
"Minnesota is deeply grounded in the values of community, compassion, dignity, and solidarity. The violent actions of federal agents have had profound effects on families and communities across our city and state, creating an environment of chaos, fear, and disruption in our neighborhoods. This federal operation has made life difficult for many residents to shop for groceries, go to work, take their children to school, or keep their small businesses open. When residents are brutalized and profiled, families are torn apart, and children are arrested, our communities are not any safer. We continue to demand that ICE, and all federal agents leave our state immediately. Minnesotans have a long tradition of activism, protest, and civic engagement during significant inflection moments in our state. A broad coalition of labor organizations, faith communities, community-based organizations, students, small businesses, and workers have called for a statewide Day of Truth and Freedom as a time for solidarity, community, mutual aid, and protest. The Minneapolis City Council fully supports this action as a time to exercise your constitutional rights, to express support for our neighbors, and demand the end of this federal occupation. We acknowledge and respect the diverse ways individuals, families, essential workers, students, and businesses may choose to observe this day and support our community. Together, with our community, the City Council reaffirms our commitment to civic expression, community safety, and our immigrant neighbors. We will continue the work of ensuring justice, freedom, and dignity for all during and beyond this occupation."
Statement from the entire Minneapolis City Council in support of a General Strike and Day of Truth & Freedom on January 23rd.
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/...
Methane has driven about one-third of warming to date 🔥 and is far more potent than CO₂ in the short term. Learn about solutions in latest Insights piece from Emily Cassidy, Research Associate and Paul West, Senior Scientist: https://bit.ly/3NqBEkx
@enviroem.bsky.social @paul-west.bsky.social
Did you know that soil around the world is getting more salty? That's a big problem for ecosystems, soil health, global food security, and socio-economic stability. 🧪
eos.org/editors-vox/...
Madhav Gadgil (1942-2026): People’s scientist
frontline.thehindu.com/other/obitua...
"Ecologist and public intellectual, he founded ecological studies in India and spent six decades insisting conservation must begin with communities"
Canadian PM
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
"Let me be direct: We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition...The middle powers must act together because if you are not at the table, we’re are on the menu”
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
@monicagturner.bsky.social @goodgracious23.bsky.social
Ecosystem experiments: How does rate of forcing affect resilience, early warnings and critical transitions? Brock and others in ECOSYSTEMS rdcu.be/eZXqb or
DOI 10.1007/s10021-025-01042-y
A life well lived. Read this if you want to feel better about people.
Most of us won’t be remembered — and that’s OK. But what will your grandchildren inherit from you?
Hungary's Lake Balaton froze almost completely in recent days, marking the first time the massive lake has frozen in the past decade.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0oP...
see also:
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Folks, this deep pit in interior Alaska, swallowing the ground and mature trees, developed over a week or two as permafrost became unstable. Imagine what will happen to the North with prolonged warmth and warm rainfall.
Herd of bison crossing the snow covered plains
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All our public lands should look like this
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