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Michael Tlusty
@tlustym.bsky.social
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Prof of sustainability and food solutions. Type 1 diabetic. Focused on stopping illegal wildlife trade.

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 5d
You can find bats and seahorses (all are CITES listed) amongst the “6 pcs insect resin specimen”. They could stop this but don’t want to.

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 6d
I came here to say that - agree- it is straight forward and not turbo tax

Reposted by Michael F. Tlusty

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 8d
[FOUNDER'S BRIEF - @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social]

Trained in marine biology, Gayatri Reksodihardjo-Lilley recorded the decline of once-vivid ecosystems. But over time, she realized that the reefs would not heal through data alone. “Managing those resources means managing people,” she once said.
Gayatri Reksodihardjo-Lilley, who helped Indonesian communities restore their reefs, has died
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In the shallows off northern Bali, where the reefs flicker with…
news.mongabay.com

Reposted by Michael F. Tlusty

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Alison Bowden @alisonbowden.bsky.social · 10d
@tlustym.bsky.social on the #tedxboston stage talking about the importance of data modernization in the wildlife trade to protect endangered species

#CITES #EndangeredSpecies

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 12d
First thing I thought of for more purple. Sorry.
a purple dinosaur is standing in front of balloons and garland
ALT: a purple dinosaur is standing in front of balloons and garland
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Reposted by Michael F. Tlusty

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Andrew L. Rhyne PhD @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social · 12d
Folks a conservation hero passed today. Gayatri made a massive impact in Indonesia for her beloved Les Village and worked with the community to make lasting change throughout Indonesia. I was so looking forward to visiting with her again.

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Trevor A. Branch, Michael F. Tlusty

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Dr. Jeffrey Kavanaugh 🇨🇦 @jlkavanaugh.bsky.social · 13d
55 years ago today, the Oregon State Highway Division had a whale of a problem on its hands. How it solved it is the stuff of legends.

In other words: Happy Exploding Whale Day!
The Exploding Whale: An infamous moment in Oregon history creates a strangely beloved icon
YouTube video by KATU News
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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 15d
Franklin et al?

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 20d
I think there was a misspelling in the award. Given all of the sexual harassment- I think it should have been the FIFA “grab a piece” award.

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 27d
Even my political things fall through.

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · 28d
And the ones on horses with weapons on Friday.

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Oct 21
If they did, then we would have a Speckled McSpanky

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Oct 18
Yes I do
two men are sitting at a desk and talking to each other with the words the argument clinic above them
ALT: two men are sitting at a desk and talking to each other with the words the argument clinic above them
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · Oct 17
It costs ~$70 to produce a year’s supply of insulin.

Yet, the average annual cost of insulin went from $2,864 in 2012 to $5,705 in 2016 to $18,000 in 2025. A 25,714% markup. That isn’t inflation or supply chain—It’s corporate greed.

Now—California will sell insulin for $11. Make this nationwide!

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Oct 12
There needs to be greater context of this- it is not new- I published these stats in 2002. 90% of species are wild- not individuals (e.g. the volume). Also- only 4 online retailers were surveyed. Amazing the stories/shares and no communication with the authors. @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social

Reposted by Stephen D. Murphy, Michael F. Tlusty, Aija Leiponen

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Sep 5
Is that a rebranding of mice?
a cat is eating a bowl of mice krispies cereal .
ALT: a cat is eating a bowl of mice krispies cereal .
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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Sep 1
#3- I text your AI and it asked me to log in. I do and then it goes quiet. I then say sign in as guest- and it does not understand the prompt it set to me. Who set this up? It is terrible!

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Sep 1
#2- I call your 800 number and you say long call wait times and then hang up

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Sep 1
@flydelta.bsky.social - what is going on? #1- I flew MCO to PMC last night and now you are asking me to check back in? Our flight he was delayed 4 H last night and I barely made it here. The trip you suggest I should check into is nonsensical- MCO to ATL to PNC then BOS To PMC?

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 28
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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 20
We have trouble getting uptake at the government level because why would anyone want to improve the wildlife inspection process? @charliesaito22.bsky.social has written about this extensively.
We need better systems now.

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 20
This new system also helps address the Kumings Montreal Biodiverisity frameworks.

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 20
@andrewlrhyne.bsky.social and I write about a digitized system that can scam for species. This can help legal trade be better and stop #iwt www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Species-level, digitized wildlife trade data are essential for achieving biodiversity targets | PNAS
Species-level, digitized wildlife trade data are essential for achieving biodiversity targets
www.pnas.org

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 20
Super interesting piece by @knibbs.bsky.social on ant smuggling #IWT. If only there were a solution. Oh wait - @andrewlrhyne.bsky.social and I created one.

www.wired.com/story/usda-a...
Government Staffing Cuts Have Fueled an Ant-Smuggling Boom
“It’s getting out of hand,” one seller says. “They realize the US market is a gold mine.”
www.wired.com

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Aug 14
Increase a Band

OKGO NOW

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Jul 31
Protein overconsumption
=
Food waste

Protein consumed in excess is not stored it the body for later use. It is digested and excreted (nitrogen is turned to urea). Thus excess protein consumption is food waste.

www.triplepundit.com/story/2015/e...
Eat Too Much Protein, Piss Away Sustainability
www.triplepundit.com

Reposted by Michael F. Tlusty

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Global Alliance for the Future of Food @futureoffood.bsky.social · Jul 31
#UNFSS4 wrapped this week with a clear message:
We need bold, urgent action to address #hunger, #inequality & ecological breakdown.

Our Calls to Action offer a roadmap for real change:
🌱 Inclusive governance
🌱 Investment in #agroecology
🌱 Equity + sustainability

📖 futureoffood.org/publication-...
How to Transform Food Systems: 7 Calls to Action
A roadmap for food systems transformation with seven actionable pathways to drive structural change and sustainability.
futureoffood.org

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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Jul 27
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Michael Tlusty @tlustym.bsky.social · Jul 13
Are the companies making the cheese going to buy land and rewind it?