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Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · 6d

An apt term for many regions

U.N. experts say the world has entered an era of global "water bankruptcy"

"For too long, we have been living beyond our hydrological means." @kavehmadani.bsky.social @unuinweh.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...

'Water bankruptcy' — U.N. scientists say much of the world is irreversibly depleting water

With many rivers and aquifers tapped beyond their limits, UN scientists say the world is entering an era of 'water bankruptcy.'

www.latimes.com

Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 6d

U.N. experts say the world has entered an era of global "water bankruptcy"

"For too long, we have been living beyond our hydrological means." @kavehmadani.bsky.social @unuinweh.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...

'Water bankruptcy' — U.N. scientists say much of the world is irreversibly depleting water

With many rivers and aquifers tapped beyond their limits, UN scientists say the world is entering an era of 'water bankruptcy.'

www.latimes.com

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to Jerome Powell for standing up for evidence-based decision making.

Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 16d

"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation." – Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

Statement from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell

Good evening. On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testi

www.federalreserve.gov

Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 16d

"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation." – Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

Statement from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell

Good evening. On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testi

www.federalreserve.gov

Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 24d

My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Dec 6

ICYMI, a new video by UC colleague Robyn Schelenz on our operational & still evolving water-energy-ecosystem initiative, which adds solar to open canals, creating an innovative multi-benefit infrastructure investment. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/solar-p...

Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California

California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think ...

www.universityofcalifornia.edu

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Dec 2

We have known for decades, there’s no alternative to phasing out fossil fuels ...

Dr. Robert D. Bullard @drrobertbullard.bsky.social · Nov 27

Editorial: World leaders must find the courage to end the fossil-fuel age - Nature www.nature.com/articles/d41... #COP30

World leaders must find the courage to end the fossil-fuel age

Despite the weak agreement seen at the COP30 climate conference, Brazil was right to prioritize discussing the eventual phase-out of fossil fuels. Others must now help to find a way forward.

www.nature.com

Dr. Robert D. Bullard @drrobertbullard.bsky.social · Nov 27

Editorial: World leaders must find the courage to end the fossil-fuel age - Nature www.nature.com/articles/d41... #COP30

World leaders must find the courage to end the fossil-fuel age

Despite the weak agreement seen at the COP30 climate conference, Brazil was right to prioritize discussing the eventual phase-out of fossil fuels. Others must now help to find a way forward.

www.nature.com

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Nov 20

Well stated. There are so many efforts to distract from reversing fossil-fuel-driven climate warming, which is linked to so many other compelling issues such as inequality, biodiversity loss, public health ...

Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · Nov 19

Print version of my new commentary ("Bill Gates’s climate comments are a dangerous distraction") on #COP30, Bill Gates and more, in the latest issue of @nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · Nov 19

Print version of my new commentary ("Bill Gates’s climate comments are a dangerous distraction") on #COP30, Bill Gates and more, in the latest issue of @nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Nov 19

Socializing science with decision makers & the public also depends on engagement, leading to trusted messengers backed by science.

Prof William Ripple @williamripple.bsky.social · Nov 14

And we warned them with our new 2025 State of the Climate Report which you can check out here: doi.org/10.1093/bios...

Prof William Ripple @williamripple.bsky.social · Nov 14

And we warned them with our new 2025 State of the Climate Report which you can check out here: doi.org/10.1093/bios...

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Nov 10

My @ucmerced.bsky.social colleague @fast-reggae.bsky.social just pointed me to this collection he's editing -- now open for submissions. www.nature.com/collections/...

Climate Activism: Bridging Science, Advocacy, and Public Engagement

This Collection aims to examine the evolving role of scientists in climate advocacy, tensions between objectivity and activism, and public engagement ...

www.nature.com

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Nov 10

My University of California, Merced colleague Paul Almeida just pointed me to this collection he's editing -- now open for submissions. www.nature.com/collections/...

Climate Activism: Bridging Science, Advocacy, and Public Engagement

This Collection aims to examine the evolving role of scientists in climate advocacy, tensions between objectivity and activism, and public engagement ...

www.nature.com

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Nov 10

Yes, it is quite feasible to do this! Also, our UC campuses have developed conceptual plans & cost estimates to electrify our other hospitals. While the long-term economics may be favorable, an immediate barrier is financing.

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · Nov 10

Also, I had no idea?! "Hospitals are notorious for their greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 5% of emissions globally."

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · Nov 10

America's first all-electric hospital is opening soon in Orange County. Super cool. laist.com/news/all-ele...

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Nov 10

“Until the well-evidenced obstruction of the fossil fuel industry is addressed and strong, lasting protections are in place, COP30 and all future COPs are pre-destined to fail.”
www.commondreams.org/news/cop30-b...

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · Nov 10

Also, I had no idea?! "Hospitals are notorious for their greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 5% of emissions globally."

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · Nov 10

America's first all-electric hospital is opening soon in Orange County. Super cool. laist.com/news/all-ele...

The first all-electric hospital in the US will soon open in Irvine

It’s part of what the hospital says is a 'healthcare without harm' model.

laist.com

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Nov 10

Thanks to Frontiers in Education for publishing this timely set of research, case-study & review pieces as a book. The important theme is how university colleagues can assume more-active roles in addressing the planetary climate & ecological crises.
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...

Activating Academia for an Era of Colliding Crises

While there has been discussion for decades about the need to rethink the core purpose of academia to enable all to live well on a planet of finite resources, humanity’s present predicaments point to ...

www.frontiersin.org

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Oct 7

Very sobering message. If only there could be action in the public interest by Congress

Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · Oct 7

Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr. "We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · Oct 7

Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr. "We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Sep 29

Public and Planet to 'Pay the Price' as Trump Props Up Coal With $625 Million Bailout? Subsidy for an industry winding down because of both high cost & pollution. This handout is not in the public interest. www.commondreams.org/news/trump-n...

Public and Planet to 'Pay the Price' as Trump Props Up Coal With $625 Million Bailout | Common Dreams

Trump's Department of Energy announced it is investing $625 million in the coal industry, sparking backlash from climate advocates.

www.commondreams.org

Roger Bales @rbalesuc.bsky.social · Sep 29

Banning reality is not really possible ...

Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · Sep 29

The banned words list at Trump's Energy Department: "Please ensure that every member of your team is aware that this is the latest list of words to avoid." @zcolman.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

www.yahoo.com

Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · Sep 29

The banned words list at Trump's Energy Department: "Please ensure that every member of your team is aware that this is the latest list of words to avoid." @zcolman.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

www.yahoo.com

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