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science.nasa.govCauses - NASA ScienceScientists attribute the global warming trend observed since the mid-20th century to the human expansion of the "greenhouse effect"1 — warming that results

Let’s talk CLIMATE CHANGE. 1. it’s real— and while global climate is variable (think Ice Age), these changes have been accelerated by humans. science.nasa.gov/climate-chan...

ourpubliclandsandwaters.substack.comU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Has Lost 36% of Its Workforce Under the Second Trump AdministrationMeanwhile, even with fewer staff, the agency just completed the largest expansion of hunting and fishing access in its entire history

4 Sept

Worth a read— 36% reduction in staff during this regime. Three weeks after the Trump administration announced the largest expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities in USFWS history, new records reveal FWS has lost more than one-third of its staff between 2024 and 2026.

4 Sept

Trust me… I know. Many left. Those who did miss it but are relieved. Those who remain are doing multiple jobs.

Heartbreaking news. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is mourning federal wildlife officer David Taylor, 38 of Scio, Oregon, who is believed to have died while helping evacuate residents threatened by the Railroad South Fire.

Evidence recovered from a structure where he was working to help a resident escape indicates that he died during the evacuation effort. Formal identification remains pending with the medical examiner.

Everything we know about David's actions reflects extraordinary courage, selflessness and devotion to duty. Our hearts are with his family, friends, fellow officers and all who served alongside him. We will never forget his service.

Officer Taylor was going door to door alongside local emergency crews helping families get to safety. His last contact with dispatch came while he was helping a family evacuate their home.

abcnews.comHundreds dead as over 2,000 remain missing in massive Nepal-Tibet floodThe death toll continues to climb two days after massive flash flooding obliterated parts of the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday with nearly 2,000 people missing.

The stories coming from Nepal-Tibet are heartbreaking. Triggered by a huge landslide (still being assessed), is this yet another example of extreme weather events? Climate change is bad for people. abcnews.com/Internationa...

theguardian.comEl Niño climate patterns supercharged by burning of fossil fuels, study finds‘Godzilla’ event currently brewing could push 50 million people into acute hunger before the end of next year

Climate change is real— and human activities are making our climate and weather more erratic. Here’s another report detailing those impacts— this time how utilization of fossil fuels is strengthening a “super” El Niño event. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Since he likes to name things after himself…

MapQuest@mapquest.com

We're not changing the name of Lake Ontario. Name it whatever you want at your leisure: https://gulfof.mapquest.com/lakeontario (tag us so we can see your work 🙂)

And for the record, name changes are very expensive. Change to Gulf of Mexico required lots of costly changes to displays (or a crude duct tape solution). Changing the name of a refuge (Anahuac to Jocelyn Nungaray NWR) led to costly changes and significant diversion of staff time.

Which is bigger, the Gulf of Mexico or Lake Ontario? (Note for those who look past the attempt at humor: it’s not close)

27 Aug

Americans are easily distracted. 34 felonies Oh look, DOGE Epstein Files Oh look, UFOs Monetizing the Presidency Oh look, UFC at the White House Science/Health/Climate change Oh look, reflecting pool Inflation/Economy Oh look, Kennedy Center “Peace President” vs Iran Oh look, tariffs #WakeUp

25 Aug

Damn, we miss you already Dolly.

25 Aug

Am I the only one who wakes up in the morning and immediately checks the news/obituaries? I continue to wait.

21 Aug

Draining wetlands is a terrible idea. It’s bad for wildlife. It’s bad for ecological resilience. Please send a letter or email (contact in images).

Terri Resists@terriresists.bsky.social

Neil is a friend. Cramer’s DC contact is attached. @altfws.altgov.info

20 Aug

Positivity post: What is your best (or most dreamed of) nature-based adventure?

20 Aug

Here are some of mine: 1) Galápagos Islands 2) rafting the Colorado 3) Seeing Whooping Cranes in the wild (think National Wildlife Refuges) 4) climbing 14k peaks in the US 5) snorkeling in the Pacific Islands

nytimes.comCourt Blocks Road Through Izembek National Wildlife RefugeA federal judge ruled that the Trump administration broke the law when it approved a deal to allow a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

👏 👏

drhershkowitz.bsky.social@drhershkowitz.bsky.social

Court Blocks Road Through Alaskan Wildlife Refuge “A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration broke the law when it approved a deal to allow a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.” @altfws.altgov.info @wcs.org www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/c...

science.nasa.govCauses - NASA ScienceScientists attribute the global warming trend observed since the mid-20th century to the human expansion of the "greenhouse effect"1 — warming that results

Let’s talk CLIMATE CHANGE. 1. it’s real— and while global climate is variable (think Ice Age), these changes have been accelerated by humans. science.nasa.gov/climate-chan...

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Some real world dynamics: Lake Powell at record low levels and Extreme El Niño coming that will bring record moisture. Puerto Rico suffering from drought a couple years after a devastating hurricane. Areas burned severely by wildfire being victim to devastating floods and debris.

It’s a complex topic— but the science is clear. We must actively put in measures to mitigate and slow/reverse climate changes.

science.nasa.govCauses - NASA ScienceScientists attribute the global warming trend observed since the mid-20th century to the human expansion of the "greenhouse effect"1 — warming that results

Let’s talk CLIMATE CHANGE. 1. it’s real— and while global climate is variable (think Ice Age), these changes have been accelerated by humans. science.nasa.gov/climate-chan...

4. Climate change is bad for people. Research is clear about the impacts of extreme weather (especially heat) on human health. In addition, spread of illness and impact on chronic disease is likely. Air pollution and food insecurity are examples of how vulnerable populations are at increased risk.

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Conservation is one solution! By conserving critical habitat and imperiled lands, we create buffers to extreme weather that are good for human health, the economy, and protect infrastructure. In addition to lessening human-related climate impacts— we need to invest in conservation projects.

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science.nasa.govCauses - NASA ScienceScientists attribute the global warming trend observed since the mid-20th century to the human expansion of the "greenhouse effect"1 — warming that results

Let’s talk CLIMATE CHANGE. 1. it’s real— and while global climate is variable (think Ice Age), these changes have been accelerated by humans. science.nasa.gov/climate-chan...

science.nasa.govExtreme Weather - NASA ScienceAs Earth’s climate changes, it is impacting extreme weather across the planet. Record-breaking heat waves on land and in the ocean, drenching rains, severe

2. It’s as much about wide/wild changes in weather patterns as it is about ”global warming.” Weather is less predictable with warmer warm periods, colder cool periods, more severe drought, more intense flooding— all impacting hurricane severity, wildfires, beach erosion, water management.

cbo.govThe Risks of Climate Change to the United States in the 21st CenturyAt a GlanceThe economic effects of climate change will depend on the extent of its physical effects. Those effects are highly uncertain. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that by 2100, there i...

3. Climate change is bad for the economy. The loss of infrastructure and emergency response alone is expensive. When you add in impacts to crops, real estate, and loss of work time due to severe weather the damage becomes clear. www.cbo.gov/publication/...

krgv.comLawsuit over potential canal damage halts border wall work at Santa Ana Wildlife RefugeA federal judge extended a restraining order halting border wall work in Alamo through Aug. 27 after an irrigation district alleged canal damage near Santa Ana Refuge.

Holding my breath on border wall destruction at Big Bend… and elsewhere. At Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, a TRO is in place until August 27. In Arizona, the construction continues on the Tohono O'odham Nation lands.

kvoa.comTohono O'odham Nation chairman releases statement after border wall rulingSELLS, Ariz. (KVOA) — Tohono O'odham Nation Chairman Verlon M. Jose has released a statement opposing a federal court decision that denied the tribe's request to stop border wall construction

I have visited sites on federal and Tribal lands where a wall makes NO SENSE due to topography and natural resource concerns. We need to keep fighting. Please speak up and show up if you are in one of these areas.

15 Aug

How are all of our Veterans doing out there? (Especially thinking of those who were ever on an aircraft carrier)

11 Aug

Am I the only one giggling all day about Trump pulling a Taylor Swift? I know it’s serious— sorry.

Saying stupid and dangerous shit about vaccines to distract… We feel your failed climate and conservation policies. We haven’t forgotten the Iran War you are losing. We remember you were friends with Epstein. We remember the insurrection. Racist. Rapist. Cheat. Racist. Lying. Narcissist. 🤮

Sorry, I’m mad. I believe in #Science. I don’t understand why so many don’t see or don’t act to stop the lies and damage. Who are we (as Americans)?

environment.yale.eduConserving Wildlife Can Help Mitigate Climate ChangeProtecting and enhancing populations of key wildlife species across the world could significantly enhance natural carbon capture and storage and play a critical role mitigating climate change, accordi...

Reposting due to relevance. While our firefighters have not been cut as much, support resources continue to strangle our operational capacity. On top of that, climate change is real— and directly hurts people and the economy. We need to tell this story. Conservation increases resilience.

ALT Fish and Wildlife Service@altfws.altgov.info

CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL …and we are not prepared. Floods Wildfires Hurricanes All are made worse with climate change. All are improved with conservation.

On a positive note: Ted Lasso does not disappoint. - the shoutout to Negro Leagues Museum and Satchel Paige: "Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man that got to be common." - women support women - why should I care if you don’t? (his mom) This show is hope.

Netanyahu says no to Trump. Iran is holding out to avoid Trump. Trump now admits the reflecting pool was (at least partially) the contractors fault. 🙄 Trump’s best press in the last week was his new hairpiece. I wonder how he’s doing today? 25th anyone? Soon, please?

politico.comJeanine Pirro berated Doug Burgum. But Interior staffers have been angry at him for months.The broadsides from D.C.'s top prosecutor against the Interior secretary echoed what agency staffers have said privately.

Let’s talk #SecCookieMonster, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. As Governor of North Dakota, he showed some respect and a desire for productive relationships with Tribes. He also had deep ties with Oil & Gas. But conservation still mattered.

Here’s the thing, I met the Secretary (and those close to him) at an official event. He was giddy with the conservation work we do. He loved being in nature. He didn’t want to leave. So I continue to be perplexed— what motivates him? Why is he a stooge?

I may be naive, but I don’t think he is evil. I think he is weak. His latest dustup on the reflecting pool is an example. Pirro is taking the wrap— Burgum is Teflon. How do we get to him? Anyone from North Dakota who worked with him have any ideas?

thehill.comTrump administration spending $5M to restore, gold-plate Lincoln Memorial statuesThe Interior Department on Thursday said it would regild the four gold-plated Arts of War and Arts of Peace equestrian statues near the Lincoln Memorial. Each of the statues were sent as a gi…

In Interior, he has been a pawn— or worse, a lieutenant. But why? He has put oil & gas above all else. He boasts about defacing monuments in DC by covering them in gold. He is allowing critical habitat and cultural sites to be destroyed for the border wall.

What issues define you as a voter? Now— truthfully— which issues are you comfortable discussing publicly with those who disagree? We all have gaps? How should we close them?

My gaps… are when I don’t feel educated enough to be a champion, I feel heavily outnumbered, or when I feel like I am talking to myself (no one is really listening). I love protests and mass numbers changing outcomes. I love sharing news stories with good journalism (that don’t have paywalls).

I commit to using my strengths to close gaps and fight doing nothing because it is overwhelming. Where are you?

What issues define you as a voter? Now— truthfully— which issues are you comfortable discussing publicly with those who disagree? We all have gaps? How should we close them?

My issues: 1)Trust science-this leads to sound conservation, better healthcare, fighting climate change. 2)Take care of people-this leads to accessible healthcare, civil rights, education & decency. 3)Be kind-be a leader I want to follow. 4)The Constitution-follow it or Amend it, don’t bend it.

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11 July

Climate change is real.

ALT Fish and Wildlife Service reposted

15 Feb

The best way to protect free speech is to exercise it.

11 July

Climate change is real.

11 July

Note: someone I know told me they agreed the earth was warming but didn’t think humans are the cause. 🤔 This person is usually reasonable on issues, in spite of their conservative political stance. I could tell I wasn’t going to get anywhere and chose to stay silent. I feed bad now. Advice?