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Scientist, author with a passion for creating a sustainable, nontoxic environment. Writing a book on toxic chemicals in our food & how to avoid them. Learn more at laureljstandley.com. (Blog on website)

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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 16h
Or we could focus on solving climate change and ending all wars.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Top of the list for when we depose this regime is deposing the fossil fuel industry and other promoters of disinformation. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says
Fossil fuel firms have spent years trying to regulate climate research by donating to US universities, study authors argue
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Whole areas of scientific study are under threat and might simply disappear because of the systematic de-emphasis of discovery.. Curiosity is what leads us to ask questions and strive for answers. It’s how we make progress as individuals and as a whole.” Jen Willis www.patreon.com/JenWillis/po...
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curiosity | Jennifer Willis
On Sunday, August 30, I got up at 4 AM local to watch the live broadcast of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch. And it was gloriou
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Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
When it comes to climate change, the amount of money going to effective solutions matters. After all, we are talking about rebuilding the world. Sadly, money going into climate is way down from a few years ago. In government funding, investing, corporate spending, etc. We need to turn that around.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Homegrown veggies can also be contaminated with bacteria, according to @npr.org ‘s article. I have a couple of posts about safe gardening and foraging on my blog you can check for ways to avoid contamination by toxic chemicals (links on next posts). 1/3 www.npr.org/2026/09/21/n...
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Is produce from a home garden safer than store bought? 'It depends'
A record-breaking summer for foodborne illness prompted more consumers to grow produce at home. But experts say it's the farming practices, not size, that matters for food safety.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I was born in the late fifties. Because my mother was a nurse who did a rotation on a polio ward in the early 50s and was haunted by what she saw, you’d better believe I was vaccinated. Let’s not go back to those deadly days!
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fluids_guru @fluidsguru.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I don’t understand the hand-wringing reaction to claims that nueral networks have a 10% chance of destroying civilisation. Fossil fuel companies have a 100% chance of initiating a mass extinction event. Maybe we could address that?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
With 50 days until the midterms, I urge you all to: 1) Help get out the vote. 2) Protect our electoral machinery from interference. 3) Not succumb to complacency, defeatism, or cynicism. We are the only ones who can end this nightmare. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Project 2029, Day 1: topple all the corrupt policies of this administration.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Clean air and a stable climate are basic human rights. A corrupt EPA administration doesn’t change that.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
New blog post: Drinking water: to filter or not to filter laureljstandley.com/2026/09/01/d...
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Drinking water: to filter or not to filter
Chemical contaminants in drinking water Water = H2O molecules, essential for life and our health. It cycles between the ocean, air, land, rivers, and groundwater. But it rarely arrives to our tap a…
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“Public lands belong to all of us, a gift from the past because people worked hard to protect these forests, mountains, canyons, and a trust for the future, because the public should include everyone in this country alive now and everyone yet to come.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Trump’s plan to sell off a part of Yosemite is what oligarchy looks like | Rebecca Solnit
Public lands belong to all of us. No one should plunder those lands for profit
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Moms Clean Air Force @momscleanairforce.org · 28/08/2026
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Earth, and the creatures we share it with, is exceptional. Let’s keep it that way. Photo taken by my sister at the nursery we visited yesterday.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Just finished reading The Future is Peace by Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon. It’s an incredible book that offers a deep understanding of the complex situation in Israel and Palestinian Territories and a road map for peace. thefutureispeace.com
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The Future is Peace - A NYT Bestseller - Aziz Abu Sarah,Maoz Inon
Two men who lost loved ones to the conflict choose a different path, turning grief into a shared vision for hope, reconciliation, and peace.
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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
41 years ago, Carl Sagan gave a clear and elegant explanation of the science behind global warming.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Powerful hope.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Mass production of problematic chemicals like PFAS should never have occurred, yet it continues. We’ve known for decades that PBT (persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) chemicals and climate disruptors should be avoided. Let a sustainable future include a transition to green chemistry principles.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
“Energy from heaven not from hell.” Bill McKibbon
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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
As the UN Secy General says, the Euro wildfires are just an opening act to the El Nino bearing down on planet earth. It's time for smart politicians to stop climate hushing and start getting ahead of the heat. open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...
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High Heat, High Drama
Europe is starting to provide some answers about the next step in the climate fight
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
They don’t seem to be aware (or are pretending they aren’t) that continued destabilization of our climate could lead to collapse of the Atlantic (Amoc) current, which would “plunge western Europe into extreme cold winters and summer droughts”. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought
Scientists say finding is ‘very concerning’ as collapse would be catastrophic for Europe, Africa and the Americas
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Inspired by the documentary Plastic Detox, I’ve posted a series of blogs on microplastics and plastics chemicals contaminating our diet, which is considered the primary way we’re exposed. Here’s Part 3: what you can do about it. laureljstandley.com/2026/07/29/a...
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A plateful of plastic? Sources of plastic in our diet – Part 3 of 3
In Parts 1 and 2 (links below), I discussed the plastic-based chemicals and microplastics we’re exposed to and sources to our food and beverages. In this third post, I’ll discuss the fo…
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Truly embarrassing to be American these days.
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Emily Atkin @emorwee.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This. This is the correct, science-backed, responsible framing. Wish more news outlets did it like the CBC.
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'Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies only have one true fix | CBC News
Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Absolutely furious about the cuts to agencies that would have tracked this down. With this and all the deadly climate-related heatwaves, wildfires, and floods, will the voting public finally support science in our country?
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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Eric Holthaus @ericholthaus.com · 16/07/2026
If only a dedicated group of scientists had warned us about the record heat, torrential flooding, continental scale wildfires, and apocalyptic orange skies
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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Every #climate scientist today to every elected official: Dammit it, we told you so for decades and you ignored us. You reap what you sow, and you sowed carbon dioxide. This is what we're reaping today.
Dangerous levels of air quality throughout the north and eastern United States from Canadian wildfires, as shown on the Purple Air map.
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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Data centers can't come at the cost of our health and climate progress. In 2020, data centers were less than 2% of U.S. electricity use. Today, they're nearly 5% and growing. This is impacting our health and climate goals. Read more from @amandadsmith.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4bFpi0U
The image is an infographic about data center electricity consumption in the U.S. It highlights a growth from less than 2% to nearly 5% over a decade. Below the text, a graph displays electricity consumption by region, covering 2020–2030. Regions include the United States, China, Europe, Asia excluding China, and the rest of the world. The source is EIA. Bright colors illustrate different regions.The image contains a document titled "Drawdown Insights" discussing the environmental impact of data centers. Key points include high electricity and water use for cooling and being located in resource-scarce areas, affecting local communities. At the bottom, there's an aerial photo of an Amazon Web Services Data Center in the U.S. with credit to Tedder, Creative Commons.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I recently watched the movie Plastic Detox. Studies indicate our greatest exposure comes from our diet, which is the focus of my next three blog posts. In this first post, I lay out what the issues are and why we should be concerned. laureljstandley.com/2026/07/13/a...
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A plateful of plastic? Sources of plastic in our diet – Part 1 of 3
I recently watched the movie Plastic Detox, which chronicles the journey of six couples dealing with infertility as they remove some sources of plastics from their lives to see whether that will he…
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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Monday is the deadline for public comment! The Heritage Foundation has been mobilizing its members to leave comments in favor of the rule change, so every unique comment matters (don’t use a form letter or copy/paste—similar comments are batched and treated as one).
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
July 4th is often celebrated by barbecuing. Here are a few strategies for reducing formation of toxic chemicals in your food created by cooking over a fire. laureljstandley.com/2023/07/14/a...
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Ah, summer. Time to cook over a fire…
Summer is grilling season and a central part of many outdoor gatherings. However, cooking food, especially meat, over a hot grill creates smoke and other toxic substances. Similarly, cooking s’more…
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Ann Telnaes @anntelnaes.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
www.wmm.com/virtual-scre...
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Objective reviews of science proposals matters. Add your signature to oppose OMB’s politicization of grant review.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
It’s been over 70 years since Rachel Carson warned us about climate change, and more than 50 since she warned us about toxic chemicals. Yet too many in industry and government persist in destructive practices. We the people need to demand an end to these and bring about a clean, sustainable future.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Fixed the headline: “Another Trump Administration Theft of Taxpayer Dollars to Bribe Power Company Into Using More Expensive, Heavily Polluting Energy Sources.”
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
What climate-related headlines do you want to see in 2036? Send me your ideas, and maybe win a paid subscription to CLIMATE-COLORED GOGGLES! I'm putting together a poll with the best entries, we'll all vote on our favorites. Come dream with me: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/dreams-for...
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Tell me your dreams for 2036
Plus: Berkshire Hathaway is reviving a lithium technology that Elon Musk wanted to buy for $325 million.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
These guys have never met toxic substances they can’t defend, funded by the fossil fuel and chemical industries as they are. Meanwhile, we’re all stuck with toxic junk floating around in our oceans, land, air, food, and bodies.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
💯 #ScienceMatters
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Good ideas to add to Project 2029.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
This is very informative. Not just temps over time, but precipitation and other measures.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Very cool tapestry of Mary Ellen Pleasant, mother of civil rights in California, hanging in Aqus cafe in Petaluma. #Juneteenth
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Well, yuck. That sure illustrates ultra-processed foods. (Need to add in a few billion microplastic and trillion nanoplastic particles shed from the bag. )
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
I just submitted a comment opposing this politicization of scientific process. Highly recommend doing so: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposes to revise the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance to improve government- wide policies and requirements related to the management of grants, co...
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
TOMORROW!!! #NoKingsDay 🇺🇸
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
So happy to see this and know his name has been removed from the Kennedy Center. May the world continue to move past this corrupt administration.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Perfect! The “Re-Gilded Age.” A superficial, tacky, era of unprecedented greed. @rbreich.bsky.social and Heather Lofthaus were trying to come up with a name on this morning’s Coffee Clatch.
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Jen Willis ✨☄️🌒🎃 @jenwillis.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Reaching billionaire or even trillionaire "status" isn't a mark of success. *At best*, it means you're a hoarder — to which whole branches of mental health services and research are devoted.
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LaurelJStandley.bsky.social 🌳🌎 @laureljstandley.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Brewing my morning cuppa tea (loose leaf to avoid microplastics) in my new mug.
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elizabethginexi.bsky.social @elizabethginexi.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Here is another thing you should do to oppose OMB’s proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule (OMB-2026-0034). Pressure congress. They have the power to stop it! 5calls.org/issue/federa...
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Oppose OMB's Political Attacks on Scientific Research ⭑ 5 Calls
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), led by Project 2025 architect Russell Vought, has proposed sweeping rule changes to the federal grantmaking …
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