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Aerin Jacob, PhD

@aerinj.bsky.social
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(she/her) Ecologist and conservationist. I like big trees, canoes, & looking under rocks. www.aerinjacob.ca

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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 01/10/2026
Excellent work by @zoemas0n.bsky.social making a complicated topic very understandable. This is a very big deal that's completely buried within the coverage of C-39.
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Michelle Cohen @docmcohen.medsky.social · 30/09/2026
Just to let you know how sweaty and irresponsible the knee-jerk takes from mainstream Canadian media have been on the Belleville synagogue shooting, I have seen nothing that acknowledges the little factoid below. And no one has tried to contact me for info/comment. 🤷
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Gretchen Goldman, PhD @gretchentg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Truly humbled to make the @time.com 100 Next list out today. Thank you for the nomination, Bill Nye! time.com/collection/t...
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Gretchen Goldman Is on the 2026 TIME100 Next
Find out why Gretchen Goldman is on this year’s list
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Virginia Schutte @vgwschutte.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Looking for life sciences 🧪 faculty/staff/trainers who want science communication to be more valued w/in academia We built an NSF-funded coaching program to help you w/ #SciComm in job & award apps, promotion materials, curriculum proposals, etc. We want to help you get more respect, credit, & pay
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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Scientist seeks journalist(s) interested in new research: * Fascinating creatures * Tenacious science in tough terrain * Collaborative conservation * Roads roads roads, and recreation DM or email me.
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Animal Wolverine
ALT: Animal Wolverine
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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It's not even destroyed buildings and rubble it's just dust and ash
Cover of the Scottish national showing the genocide in Gaza (it's just complete annihilation)
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 28/09/2026
A Canadian scientist says Mark Carney's government is subsidizing the destruction of nature, contravening Canada's global biodiversity commitments. @sarahkcox.bsky.social reports. thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
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Carney’s Push to Fund Industry Imperils Canada’s Nature Promises | The Tyee
Canada participated in a ‘historic’ global moment for biodiversity. Experts say we’re not following through.
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 14/09/2026
Last week, we published an investigation into how the people that protect the most vulnerable species in Ontario have been affected by the death of the Endangered Species Act — and the introduction of the Species Conservation Act. Follow the 🧵 for more on this issue. thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-endan...
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'Essentially silenced': Ontario's endangered species team after Bill 5 | The Narwhal
‘We were essentially silenced’: current and former Ministry of Environment officials say they were powerless after Doug Ford killed the Endangered Species Act
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 11/09/2026
Scientists hired to protect Ontario’s endangered species say they became no more than rubber stamps for development after the province killed its Endangered Species Act. Our latest newsletter:
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Ontario’s at-risk species experts speak out
Scientists hired to give expert advice say they became no more than rubber stamps for development after the province killed its Endangered Species Act
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I'm going to fight for a better world, and fighting for that better world requires calling out propaganda -- even if people would rather lose social progress because it feels good to support nationalism that thinly masks an agenda of aggressive neoliberalism.
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 11/09/2026
Multiple staff and consultants spoke about scientific expertise being sidelined, with developers largely responsible for assessing their own environmental impact. By our count, at least 12 people have left the ministry since the law changed. thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-endan...
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Inside Ontario’s endangered species office after Bill 5 | The Narwhal
‘We were essentially silenced’: current and former Ministry of Environment officials say they were powerless after Doug Ford killed the Endangered Species Act
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WCS Canada @wcscanada.org · 11/09/2026
WCS Canada President Justina Ray will be joining The Better Ideas Show - details below ↓
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Fatima Syed @fatimabsyed.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
After Ontario replaced the Endangered Species Act, ministry biologists were told they couldn't review developers' plans. We found that over 12 have since left, feeling their jobs "stopped feeling meaningful." Here's our latest investigation: thenarwhal.ca/bill-5-endan... #onpoli
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Inside Ontario’s endangered species office after Bill 5 | The Narwhal
‘We were essentially silenced’: current and former Ministry of Environment officials say they were powerless after Doug Ford killed the Endangered Species Act
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John Woodside @woodsideful.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Carney obliterated the country's climate plan, and unsurprisingly, new analysis finds Canada would be lucky to hit its 2030 targets in 2050 (let alone net-zero the way it continues to claim with no evidence.)
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2030 target and net zero: Canada is 20 years behind
This analysis shows that the country’s current climate policy package would leave emissions stubbornly high through mid-century.
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
"These really contentious plans will give free rein to large polluters, put nature and species at risk, limit public participation and keep Canadians in the dark about the impacts to their health and safety. It's a huge abdication of responsibility from the feds."
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Feds quietly exempt oilsands and gas power plants from environmental impact assessments
The change comes as part of a suite of amendments to Canada's impact assessment laws passed by the Carney government early Wednesday morning.
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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
There will be NO environmental assessments for olearys AI data centre . That will use 3x the power of all of Alberta. Not “one” assessment. NONE required * *Unless the feds decide to voluntarily designate. Which they very likely won’t. They’re too busy appeasing Smith www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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No provincial environmental impact assessment required for Kevin O'Leary's proposed Wonder Valley data centre | CBC News
Kevin O’Leary's proposed Wonder Valley project in northwestern Alberta will not need to undergo an environmental impact assessment from the province due to existing water and power systems. However, t...
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 10/09/2026
Former and current staff at Ontario’s Ministry of Environment tell @fatimabsyed.bsky.social and @leahbortskuperman.bsky.social that Bill 5, and the death of the Endangered Species Act, left them powerless in protecting at-risk species. “We were essentially silenced.”
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Inside Ontario’s endangered species office after Bill 5 | The Narwhal
‘We were essentially silenced’: current and former Ministry of Environment officials say they were powerless after Doug Ford killed the Endangered Species Act
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Marco Festa-Bianchet 🇨🇦 @marcofesta.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Victory? Apparently the feds will not exempt major projects from the Species at Risk Act, after many voiced strong concern, including several First Nations. They continue to dismantle federal oversight over pipelines and other environmentally dubious initiatives www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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Carney government drops plan to bypass protections for at-risk species
The federal government is dropping a proposal that could have made it easier to green-light projects that jeopardize the survival of at-risk species, the Star has learned.
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Canada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 09/09/2026
The report was posted to a government website with no fanfare on Thursday evening ahead of the Labour Day long weekend, without ministerial availability to the media, a press conference or a briefing — a protocol that was in place when the government released its first report in 2019.
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Environment minister defends low-profile release of ‘really important’ climate report
Federal environment minister Julie Dabrusin says the report, warning of disaster if the current climate direction holds, "was not a political exercise."
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Jeremy Appel 🍉 @readtheorchard.org · 08/09/2026
NEW: A group of rural Alberta landowners is teaming up with environmental law charity Ecojustice to challenge the Alberta Energy Regulator's underfunded orphan well levy in court. open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
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Landowners take AER to court for underfunded orphan well cleanup
The regulator increased its orphan well levy to almost $155 million this year, which represents just a fraction of the nearly $1.7 billion and growing cost of closing the wells.
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Brock Wilson @brockwilson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The Carney government is taking steps to designate the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 port expansion in B.C. as a national interest project. I spoke to @jflevin.bsky.social about why advocates say the move is an attempt to bypass environmental legal protections. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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As Carney advances Vancouver port expansion, environmentalists raise concern for at-risk species | CBC News
Canada's federal government is taking steps to designate the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 port expansion in Vancouver as a project of national interest. Environmentalists are concerned that fast-tracking t...
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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 04/09/2026
This kind of report should be accompanied by a press conference—not with some low-level bureaucrat, but with the prime minister. Flanked by all of his ministers. In prime time, with technical briefings. This report says we're facing unimaginable disaster, yet we didn't even get a briefing.
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 04/09/2026
But so do new pipelines, the LNG boom, and the Carney government’s dismantling of Canada’s climate policy. Folks, it’s not too late. We can change course and choose a healthy, safer future. We just need the right kind of nation-building projects. (And that includes engaging First Nations first.)
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 04/09/2026
Thinking of sitting this one out? This tool from @robsonfletcher.com shows you the comsequences. turnoutsimulator.ca?s=26&ts=76&t...
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The smaller side can win a referendum — or at least make it close
A side that's behind in the polls can still win if the other side stays home. Try it with the Alberta separation vote.
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dan sinker @dansinker.com · 03/09/2026
This is absolutely incredible. Farage thought he was talking to an American and his UK son about funneling foreign donations through the son and instead he was talking to investigative reporters wearing wires.
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Alex Usher @alexusherhesa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Here is my letter to the MacDonald Laurier Institute on the subject of their appalling research. Use as you will. I recommend sending something of your own, though. And if you know anyone associated with MLI - and Board directors, say - send it to them, too.
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Alex Usher email to Brian Lee Crowley
(text of an email sent to Brian Lee Crowley of the MacDonald Laurier Institute on September 2, 2026) Dear Brian, I am writing to you and your board with respect to the publication “The equity excelle...
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Canada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 02/09/2026
Just in time for back to school season, we've created a section of our website devoted to entry-level explanations of big stories in Canada. We're calling them Starter Packs, and the first three are now live.
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Introducing Starter Packs by Canada’s National Observer
For educators, new Canadians, and anyone who feels left behind by the news: an entry point into our national conversations.
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 02/09/2026
I am a scientist – and the answer is climate change. Yes, there is nuance. Yes, it could take a long time to identify the precise mechanisms. But there is no question why ice and snow-related disasters are on the rise. Our planet is warming at an unprecedented rate, and humans are responsible.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
My rallying cry. We must reject these nine noxious questions, which are cynically designed to incite discrimination and foment distrust in our courts, our county, and our fellow Canadians. Say no to the nine. And please read snd share. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #Canada #Alberta #notothenine
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Alberta's Referendum Questions - The Noxious Nine - Alberta Views
Nine disingenuous, malicious referendum questions, push-polls, designed to incite social division and undermine confidence in the country.
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libererofellows.bsky.social @libererofellows.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Liber Ero Fellowship Program helps develop the next generation of conservation scientists as leaders who’ll affect policy & improve conservation of Canada’s wild places & natural resources. Apply by November 1. See liberero.ca for more details.
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Liber Ero Fellowship Program
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Please understand this. The legal appeal didn’t challenge the ample and undisputed evidence in the first trial that removing protected bike-lanes would significantly endanger lives, ADD to traffic conjunction, etc. The appeal decision simply concluded that Ford had the legal right to do all that.
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Ontario govt took $60M out of public education and handed it to Staples. Tomorrow, 80K elementary teachers each get $750 of the misappropriated money to buy overpriced classroom supplies at an 🇺🇸 corporation. Please remember this the next time Captain Canada tells you to #BuyCanadian. #OntEd
A chart of school supplies showing the price difference between ordering through the school board or ordering from Staples. Staples is always more expensive.A chart of school supplies showing the price difference between ordering through the school board or ordering from Staples.

The total for the school board is $290.38.
The total for Staples is $668.98.
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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
If you think I'm going to miss a chance to do a long thread on BUTT ROT, =you don't know me at all=. See, the part of the trunk just above the soil is the butt of the tree, from the Middle English word 'butte' which just meant the thickest part. Your butte is the thickest part of your torso, too.😉
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 31/08/2026
macabre = “muh-KAHB” Worcestershire = “WOOSS-ter-sheer” omnipotent = “ahm-NI-puh-tunt” reticent = “RET-uh-sunt” epitome = “ih-PIT-uh-mee” myriad = "MEER-ee-ud" Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading.
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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Cathedral Grove gets my vote! There’s nothing like being among ancient trees. Protect old growth.
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
"We are living through the devastating reality of not having a meaningful plan to address climate change. Yet, at this critical moment, the government is fighting to throw our case out of court, while simultaneously moving ahead with fossil fuel expansion and rolling back key climate protections.”
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Carney government asks court to strike down climate litigation | CBC News
The federal government is asking a court to toss out a high-profile environmental lawsuit, arguing it has no business directing Canada's climate policy.
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Resource Modeling Association (RMA) @resourcemodeling.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Apply for the 2027 Emerging Scholar Award! For ECRs who model to improve the environment, sustainability & One Health (<7 yrs since PhD). They receive: 🏆 Keynote at #WCNRM2027 in Montpellier, France 🎫 Free registration 💲 US$400 travel award Due 30 Sept: forms.gle/HoCYYLGr2vUr... Please share!
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LinkedIn
This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 21/08/2026
Why is everything so expensive these days? According to these two researchers, one of the biggest culprits is climate change. They call it "climateflation." Originally published by @ca.theconversation.com.
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Here’s how climate change makes inflation worse | The Narwhal
These researchers are tracking how climate change is making life more expensive
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Patiently Waiting - Anyone?
ALT: Patiently Waiting - Anyone?
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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Journal editors, advice please? Editorial staff used to be able to tell me the day, time, and time zone that an accepted manuscript would be published. But now, “that isn’t possible”. For papers with big policy implications, knowing the exact date it will appear online is really important... 1/2
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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Part 1 of 2 in this month's roundup of #ConservationJobs in Canada: Land and wildlife. 💫 Multiple positions pay $100K+, have flexibile location or a four-day work week 💫 All postings show salary Part 2 will focus on climate and communications. www.linkedin.com/posts/aerinj...
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#conservationjobs #hiring #greenjobs #wildlifejobs | Aerin Jacob
[18 August 2026] Part 1 of 2 in this month's roundup of #ConservationJobs in Canada: Land and wildlife. Part 2 will focus on climate and communications. Multiple positions pay $100K+, have flexibile l...
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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Journal editors, advice please? Editorial staff used to be able to tell me the day, time, and time zone that an accepted manuscript would be published. But now, “that isn’t possible”. For papers with big policy implications, knowing the exact date it will appear online is really important... 1/2
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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Old-growth forest is the G.O.A.T. 🌲 Vote for Cathedral Grove! 🌲 Scroll all the way down in the CBC News article to find the poll.
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Bean & Sprout's Mom @beansproutsmom.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
As I've been saying (and was even blocked for by a prominent vax advocate on X.) A small % of large # can be a big #. Vax waning, more people with immune dysregulation from COVID, more exposure roulette--> vax only is not enough. Clean. The. Damn. Air. And #MaskUp.
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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
That look of betrayal… 😬
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
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Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Vancouver Kelp Fest is Sun Aug 23! kelps.ca Terrific @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social interview with UBC’s Ruby Burns, masters student @martonelab.bsky.social @ubcbotany.bsky.social. That was A+ science comms ➡️ energetic, clear, paint a picture for listener, explain what kelp is *and* why it matters.
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Vancouver Kelp Festival
Vancouver Kelp Festival's official website!
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 22/06/2026
We depend on nature far more than we fund it.
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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Opinion: Dismantling environmental laws isn't in Canada's national interest vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
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Buttons (Ashley) 🏴‍☠️#OFMDForLife🏴‍☠️ 🏳️‍🌈🤡 @sevensugars.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Since I did do my PhD in cyanobacteria growth and treatment optimization modeling AND work in the water treatment industry, I’m gonna share my theory as to what’s happening here and how to fix it. People are focusing on the painted bottom of the pool increasing residual heat, and while that 1/19
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