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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

When climate deniers argue that atmospheric CO₂ was higher in the past, it's idiotic. Humans evolved to live in the current climate, and we built our society and infrastructure accordingly. The atmosphere didn't have oxygen billions of years ago, and we certainly don't want to return to that.

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Earth's atmosphere hasn't had this much CO2 in millions of years

New data shows that CO2 levels have broken through 430 parts per million, an indication that human-caused global warming will continue to warp the environment.

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

If you're concerned about the impending Climate.gov shutdown, I encourage you to check out this action item list put together by @altnoaaclimate.bsky.social.

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Standing in solidarity with everyone protesting this week (by and large peacefully) in LA and other places for the rights and safety of Latinx communities being cruelly and methodically targeted by the ICE raids.

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Leaf blowers suck but they’re an effective tool against tear gas. Pass it on.

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

If you're a Marine or other service member being mobilized to Los Angeles and you'd like to apply for conscientious objector status, call the GI Rights Hotline to get some guidance on your options: 1-877-447-4487

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University of Victoria @uvic.ca · 04/06/2025

🌿 You’ve probably heard forests help fight climate change by storing carbon—but what about underwater forests? Learn how the underwater kelp forests that line Canada’s coastlines may offer an untapped option for natural climate solutions: news.uvic.ca/media-releas... @uvicscience.bsky.social

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New national blueprint for kelp forests as blue carbon - UVic News

Kelp forests may offer an untapped option for natural climate solutions, a new study led by University of Victoria shows. Kelp forests may offer an untapped option for natural climate solutions, a new...

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Ocean Networks Canada @oceannetworks.ca · 05/06/2025

Exciting news from the UN Ocean Conference + One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France! ONC has been named as an Implementing Partner of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). Learn more 🌊 bit.ly/43RvH4J @uvic.ca #OceanDecade #KnowTheOcean #UNOC3 #UNOceanDecade

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ONC receives UN Ocean Decade Implementing Partner status

ONC attending 2025 UN Ocean Conference as implementing partner

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UVic Science @uvicscience.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Could underwater kelp forests offer a natural climate solution? New research from @baumlab.bsky.social & @jennmchenry.bsky.social offers a tentative yes, finding that Canadian kelp forests may export 40,000 - 400,000 metric tons of carbon to the deep ocean each year. news.uvic.ca/media-releas...

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New national blueprint for kelp forests as blue carbon - UVic News

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Thank you to the UVic media team for pushing the coverage of this work through a news release @uvic.bsky.social

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Interested to learn more? @baumlab.bsky.social and I also wrote a more accessible summary of this work for @ConversationCA, to help explain why this research matters — and what needs to happen next: 📰 theconversation.com/can-kelp-for... Huge thanks to Conversation Canada Editor, Ibrahim Daair.

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Can kelp forests help tackle climate change?

Highly productive kelp forests are being touted as a natural climate solution, but do we know enough to count them as such?

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

1/ Just in time for #WorldOceanDay: Check out our new study in #npjOceanSustainability taking critical first look at whether Canada's kelp forests can be a source of natural climate solutions. We offers a blueprint for other countries looking to do the same. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s44...

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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Glad to see the Canadian Society for Ecology & Evolution (@csee-scee.bsky.social) speak up in support of science! csee-scee.ca/current-bull... This letter focuses on attacks on scientific integrity & science in the U.S.A. Similar things happened and still happen elsewhere. Speak up. Stand up.

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Interested in doing exicting research on Canada's blue carbon ecosystems and their potential role in nature-based climate solutions? Come work with us!

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 05/04/2025

TODAY: It’s time to take to the streets nationwide to let Trump and Musk know they can’t intimidate us into submission. Nearly 600,000 people are signed up to attend 1,400 events in every state and seven countries. Find out what’s happening near you and join us: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Proud to see my home city showing up. #handsoff 👊✊

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The people who produce this Mauna Loa atmospheric CO₂ record have a lab in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, about 50 miles (80 km) from the observatory. By closing the lab, it'll be really difficult to maintain the CO₂ observations.

$A line graph showing atmospheric CO2 levels at Mauna Loa Observatory from 1955 to 2025. The y-axis represents CO2 mole fraction in parts per million (ppm), ranging from 320 to 420 ppm, while the x-axis is years.$

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Bob Kopp @bobkopp.net · 12/03/2025

@ipcc.bsky.social calls for the nomination of authors for the Seventh Assessment Report

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IPCC calls for the nomination of authors for the Seventh Assessment Report — IPCC

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KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

MON at 9AM: @weatherwest.bsky.social and terminated NOAA scientists Heather Welch and Kayla Ann Besong join to talk about the layoffs at NOAA and how the cuts are impacting essential work the organization does in CA and nationwide. 🌧️ Are you affected by the @noaa.gov layoffs? buff.ly/qc7eyoN

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Trump’s Mass Layoffs at NOAA Cut Into the Bay Area Weather Service | KQED

Hundreds of workers at the climate research agency are being fired, including at least three Bay Area weather service employees, raising concerns about NOAA’s ability to serve the public.

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I find the news of the recent mass layoffs at @noaa.gov to be deeply alarming. NOAA serves a critical role in advancing our understanding of oceans and climate, in managing our diverse marine resources, and in providing us with actionable science to help combat the climate crisis.

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Sarah Laframboise @sarahlaframboise.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

In 2012, we in Canada fought back against the silencing of scientists and the erosion of evidence-informed decision-making. Now, our American colleagues are facing similar challenges, and we must stand with them.

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OPEN LETTER: Canadians in Solidarity with Stand Up for Science

This letter is OPEN for signatures from individuals and organizations who would like to sign on. Please fill out the form here and your name will be added to the list below. To our American Colleagu...

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Check out this great CBC TV news coverage of @grahamepstein.bsky.social's work on seabed sediment carbon in Canada! @baumlab.bsky.social

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Seabed sediments are one of Earth’s largest natural carbon stores. Should we be considering them in Canada's conservation strategy and future MPA planning? Check out this awesome thread by my #BlueCarbonCanada colleague @grahamepstein.bsky.social (and his recent papers) to learn more!

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Chris W 64.9N @borealchrys.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I've been taking screenshots of climate.gov, epa.gov, and globalchange.gov . Downloaded the 5th National Climate Assessment report. I expect all of these to be pretty much obliterated within days. But at least we're better prepared for preserving content - see the effort at climatemirror.org .

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Nothing could have prepared me for the pain of losing this wonderful boy yesterday. He brought so much joy to my life and it feels like I’ve lost a limb. Goodbye my fuzzy friend. Thank you for being my loyal ever loving shadow. I hope we are together in every lifetime 💔

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I was just thinking we needed a seagrass science and conservation starter pack on here !

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Climate change and marine plants pretty much sums up what I think about most days. 🤣 Thanks for the rec @katharinehayhoe.com ! blueskyroasts.com

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Andrew Weaver @ajwvictoriabc.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Defining net zero requires an understanding of timescales. Sadly, socioeconomic inertia, political inaction & geopolitical instability mean it's almost certain that 1.5C warming will be surpassed imminently with 2C following suit within the next two decades. The Paris Agreement is in trouble.

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COP29: Only by returning carbon to the ground is net zero truly possible

Net zero is not as simple as planting a tree. The first step is understanding that tackling climate change, and reaching true net zero, requires returning carbon to the ground.

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Tessa Hill @tessahill.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Ok, I’m loving the starter packs! This one is for women (inclusively defined) in Ocean Science. You need more ocean 🌊 in your feed! Follow these folks. If you would like to be added please just let me know 👋 … if I forgot you, please don’t be offended, it was an accident! go.bsky.app/7MdiLgo

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

our ancestors accomplished more, with less, against worse. stay locked in.

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 19/11/2024

Climate Change: It's real. It's us. It's serious - and already dangerous. But there are solutions. The science is clear: the faster we cut emissions, the less suffering we will cause, and the better off we'll all be.

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Looking to find and rebuild your online community here on blue sky ? Check out the directory of starter packs ! It’s super helpful. 📌 blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...

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All - Bluesky Directory

A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.

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Prof. Sonia I Seneviratne @soniaseneviratne.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Here is another #Bluesky starter pack with scientists who were involved in the @ipcc.bsky.social #AR6 reports (with a likely WGI bias). Please let me know if I missed you! go.bsky.app/Erpq9Sq @valmasdel.bsky.social @edhawkins.org @glenpeters.bsky.social @lisaschipper.bsky.social

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Here's a starter pack for scientists and practitioners working to advance blue carbon science, policy, conservation, and restoration initiatives for mangroves, tidal marshes, seagrasses, kelps, and other systems. Please share widely and reach out if you want to be added! go.bsky.app/SsojTYc

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Hey BlueSky!🔆Since I've been getting so many new follows lately, I'll reintroduce myself: I'm a coastal marine scientist working at the nexus of ocean climate change & nature-based climate solutions. Excited to connect and share about ocean science, conservation, equity, sci-com, & climate action!🌎💙

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Pinning the EcoEvo job board so I’ll no longer have a reason to revisit the blue bird website. 🚨📌 docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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ecoevojobs.net 2024-25

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John Griffin @jngriffy.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Rocky shore ecologists starter pack. Loads of room for more. Please nominate yourself and others. Rocky shores are classic model systems and highly underrated ecosystem service providers. go.bsky.app/RAsgGPW

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

A bit of much needed climate optimism for your feed

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 09/11/2024

Looking for starter packs? I have you covered on climate and nature! Check out my profile for more. go.bsky.app/TVhgtMc

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 07/11/2024

To kick-start Bluesky, search for feeds + starter packs on topics you're interested in. I've got this feed with 2800 scientists who study climate + 8 starter packs on climate-related topics. Use SkyFollowerBridge to find your X follows + BlueArk to move your tweets over. bsky.app/profile/did:...

A group of scientists at the AGU meeting holding up signs saying "cut ties to fossil fuels" and "stand up for science" and "protect our communities"

This was over a decade ago!

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Dr. Torrance Hanley @torrancehanley.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Many of the (great) starter packs focus on faculty in different fields. In an effort to help #EarlyCareerResearchers in #marine biology, ecology, evolution, & related fields (re-)connect, here is a list of ECRs. Please give them a follow (and reply to be added or suggest people). go.bsky.app/KhWvT4u

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David N. Thomas @dnthomas01.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Great to see so many marine scientists already on Bluesky - to help get you find some of them here is a starting list list of a few marine biologists If you want to be added (or deleted), or know other I have missed (many for sure) - just contact me and I'll sort it go.bsky.app/RS5zQHv

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Jennifer McHenry, PhD @jennmchenry.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Introduce yourself with some jobs you’ve done apart from what you do now: *K-12 camp counselor *Grocery store bagger *Barista

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