Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲
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Why do I point people to listen to #KEXP kexp.org ? It delivers joy.
Why do I point people toward #bikes as an urban #transportation option? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate the #plantbased diet? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate #cities ? Living in community delivers joy.
That is all.
Why do I point people toward #bikes as an urban #transportation option? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate the #plantbased diet? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate #cities ? Living in community delivers joy.
That is all.
February 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
[even the least sustainable vegan diet was more environmentally-friendly than the most #sustainable meat eater's diet. In other words, accounting for origin & methods of food production does not obscure the differences in the environmental impacts between groups]
www.sciencealert.com/oxford-scien...
www.sciencealert.com/oxford-scien...
Oxford Scientists Confirm Vegan Diet Is Massively Better For Planet
We know that meat has a substantial impact on the planet, and that plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable.
www.sciencealert.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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You have to at least try for it. I don't make the rules.
Kickstand Comics featuring Yehuda Moon
by Rick Smith and Brian Griggs
Kickstand Comics featuring Yehuda Moon
by Rick Smith and Brian Griggs
February 16, 2026 at 8:17 PM
You have to at least try for it. I don't make the rules.
Kickstand Comics featuring Yehuda Moon
by Rick Smith and Brian Griggs
Kickstand Comics featuring Yehuda Moon
by Rick Smith and Brian Griggs
This is #ClimateInfluence
35% of Boston's nearly 300,000 households do not own a car.
In Allston, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Downtown, Fenway, Longwood, Mission Hill, North End, and the West End, more than half of all households are car free.
In Allston, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Downtown, Fenway, Longwood, Mission Hill, North End, and the West End, more than half of all households are car free.
February 16, 2026 at 7:08 PM
This is #ClimateInfluence
Why do I point people to listen to #KEXP kexp.org ? It delivers joy.
Why do I point people toward #bikes as an urban #transportation option? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate the #plantbased diet? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate #cities ? Living in community delivers joy.
That is all.
Why do I point people toward #bikes as an urban #transportation option? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate the #plantbased diet? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate #cities ? Living in community delivers joy.
That is all.
February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Why do I point people to listen to #KEXP kexp.org ? It delivers joy.
Why do I point people toward #bikes as an urban #transportation option? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate the #plantbased diet? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate #cities ? Living in community delivers joy.
That is all.
Why do I point people toward #bikes as an urban #transportation option? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate the #plantbased diet? It delivers joy.
Why do I celebrate #cities ? Living in community delivers joy.
That is all.
“She and her fellow insult mongers aren’t owning the libs; they’re beclowning themselves.” - Frank Bruni
#Beclowning is exactly the word, and it gets to the irrelevance of what leaders in this admin practice: fear.
You know what is relevant? Love
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/o...
#Beclowning is exactly the word, and it gets to the irrelevance of what leaders in this admin practice: fear.
You know what is relevant? Love
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/o...
Opinion | I Hold Pam Bondi in Contempt
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
“She and her fellow insult mongers aren’t owning the libs; they’re beclowning themselves.” - Frank Bruni
#Beclowning is exactly the word, and it gets to the irrelevance of what leaders in this admin practice: fear.
You know what is relevant? Love
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/o...
#Beclowning is exactly the word, and it gets to the irrelevance of what leaders in this admin practice: fear.
You know what is relevant? Love
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/o...
Let me tell you a tale of how completely the normies have been mobilized. My 14 year-old niece has done School of Rock for the past 5 years; last summer she was part of their touring band, and the kids loved playing together so much that they decided to keep doing it. (1/?)
February 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM
For those of you not-loving to be on Substack these days, and perhaps considering other options, this episode of #OffTheGrid podcast is very helpful in evaluating online apps via the “is it a tool or a platform” and “who is making money off of my content” lens. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
➿ The Tension of Platforms & Why I Haven’t Left Substack (Yet)
Podcast Episode · Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media · 02/13/2026 · 45m
podcasts.apple.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:42 PM
For those of you not-loving to be on Substack these days, and perhaps considering other options, this episode of #OffTheGrid podcast is very helpful in evaluating online apps via the “is it a tool or a platform” and “who is making money off of my content” lens. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
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google maps should add the time it takes to find parking when giving driving directions
February 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
google maps should add the time it takes to find parking when giving driving directions
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It's Cheap & Easy Vegan Friday! Where we share some of our favorite inexpensive, accessible vegan recipes and food bloggers for your consideration. We're going to highlight some ideas for Valentine's Day this week!
February 14, 2026 at 2:17 AM
It's Cheap & Easy Vegan Friday! Where we share some of our favorite inexpensive, accessible vegan recipes and food bloggers for your consideration. We're going to highlight some ideas for Valentine's Day this week!
Reposted by Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
academic.oup.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
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Librarians not mincing words with this straightforward display of books about fascism.
February 13, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Librarians not mincing words with this straightforward display of books about fascism.
I’m a repeat #Corkor customer. As a #vegan, finding a beautiful non-leather everyday belt was BIG. You may want to give them a look, too. My first one lasted 10+ years and then I was able to #reuse the buckle and just buy a new belt.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I’m a repeat #Corkor customer. As a #vegan, finding a beautiful non-leather everyday belt was BIG. You may want to give them a look, too. My first one lasted 10+ years and then I was able to #reuse the buckle and just buy a new belt.
Here is a 10% OFF DISCOUNT
Use code REVIEW10
CORKOR.com
Here is a 10% OFF DISCOUNT
Use code REVIEW10
CORKOR.com
At the front end of this episode of @citycastseattle.bsky.social is a wee bit of discussion about soft secession (WA, OR and #CA) that perked up my ears podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... #Cascadia plus #PacNW #leadership
@janehu.bsky.social
@janehu.bsky.social
Are We Soft Seceding? Plus, Price-Surging Bills and How to Spend V-Day
Podcast Episode · City Cast Seattle · 02/13/2026 · 34m
podcasts.apple.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
At the front end of this episode of @citycastseattle.bsky.social is a wee bit of discussion about soft secession (WA, OR and #CA) that perked up my ears podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... #Cascadia plus #PacNW #leadership
@janehu.bsky.social
@janehu.bsky.social
Just started reading #JoySpan , and finding it a huge resource for thinking about how people with influence (we all have some!) can fuel and expand their impact by better understanding their own JoySpan.
“Your habits have more power to shape your health than your genes ever will” Kerry Burnight
“Your habits have more power to shape your health than your genes ever will” Kerry Burnight
TIME100 Health: Kerry Burnight | TIME
https://www.newsbeep.com/nz/280611/
Gerontologist Kerry Burnight is rewriting the aging narrative. Burnight’s 2025 book Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving…
https://www.newsbeep.com/nz/280611/
Gerontologist Kerry Burnight is rewriting the aging narrative. Burnight’s 2025 book Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving…
TIME100 Health: Kerry Burnight | TIME - New Zealand News Beep
Gerontologist Kerry Burnight is rewriting the aging narrative. Burnight’s 2025 book Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half advises
www.newsbeep.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Just started reading #JoySpan , and finding it a huge resource for thinking about how people with influence (we all have some!) can fuel and expand their impact by better understanding their own JoySpan.
“Your habits have more power to shape your health than your genes ever will” Kerry Burnight
“Your habits have more power to shape your health than your genes ever will” Kerry Burnight
A new book, “It’s on you” challenges just about everything I ever wrote about personal responsibility vs the need for systemic change. I begrudgingly admit that it makes a very strong case. lloydalter.substack.com/p/its-on-you...
It's on you: Did corporations convince us that individual actions matter?
A new book challenges just about everything I have written.
lloydalter.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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Bad Bunny occupies the top 5 on Global Spotify for a third consecutive day:
#1: DtMF — 12.89M
#2: BAILE INoLVIDABLE — 8.886M
#3: NUEVAYoL — 8.776M
#4: Tití Me Preguntó — 7.066M
#5: EoO — 7.03M
#1: DtMF — 12.89M
#2: BAILE INoLVIDABLE — 8.886M
#3: NUEVAYoL — 8.776M
#4: Tití Me Preguntó — 7.066M
#5: EoO — 7.03M
February 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Bad Bunny occupies the top 5 on Global Spotify for a third consecutive day:
#1: DtMF — 12.89M
#2: BAILE INoLVIDABLE — 8.886M
#3: NUEVAYoL — 8.776M
#4: Tití Me Preguntó — 7.066M
#5: EoO — 7.03M
#1: DtMF — 12.89M
#2: BAILE INoLVIDABLE — 8.886M
#3: NUEVAYoL — 8.776M
#4: Tití Me Preguntó — 7.066M
#5: EoO — 7.03M
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Here's Michelle Wu doing the introduction to a Know Your Rights video in Haitian Creole. This is the kind of stuff I think of when I say she truly represents the entire state. Great work by the Mayor and her team.
🇭🇹 Boston se lakay nou tout. Aprann konnen dwa ou, e ede proteje kominote w. Ou ka jwenn plis enfòmasyon nan miracoalition.org/KYR.
February 12, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Here's Michelle Wu doing the introduction to a Know Your Rights video in Haitian Creole. This is the kind of stuff I think of when I say she truly represents the entire state. Great work by the Mayor and her team.
Reposted by Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲
The order, which Zahilay signed Thursday and goes into effect immediately, includes several actions meant to strengthen protections and services for immigrant and refugee communities in the county.
Zahilay's first executive order bars ICE from King County-owned properties
In his first executive order since becoming King County executive in November, Girmay Zahilay has barred immigration authorities from conducting enforcement activities in non-public areas of county-ow...
www.kuow.org
February 12, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The order, which Zahilay signed Thursday and goes into effect immediately, includes several actions meant to strengthen protections and services for immigrant and refugee communities in the county.
Reposted by Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲
Dems in WA want to pass the strongest restrictions on new data centers in the country, and the Techbro billionaires are trying hard to stop it. We need to get loud and ask our elected officials to pass this bill - and make it even stronger while they're at it 👉 actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
February 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Dems in WA want to pass the strongest restrictions on new data centers in the country, and the Techbro billionaires are trying hard to stop it. We need to get loud and ask our elected officials to pass this bill - and make it even stronger while they're at it 👉 actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Olympian Dotsie Bausch just helped WIN a national battle for kids to access plant-based milk in schools!
💥 WATCH watch.unchainedtv.com/videos/plant...
💥 WATCH Plant-Based Milk's Justice Tour! on UNCHAINED.TV
👉🏽 Stream thousands of FREE shows!
✅ GET the UNCHAINEDTV App for FREE!‼️ Link in bio!👆🏽
💥 WATCH watch.unchainedtv.com/videos/plant...
💥 WATCH Plant-Based Milk's Justice Tour! on UNCHAINED.TV
👉🏽 Stream thousands of FREE shows!
✅ GET the UNCHAINEDTV App for FREE!‼️ Link in bio!👆🏽
February 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Olympian Dotsie Bausch just helped WIN a national battle for kids to access plant-based milk in schools!
💥 WATCH watch.unchainedtv.com/videos/plant...
💥 WATCH Plant-Based Milk's Justice Tour! on UNCHAINED.TV
👉🏽 Stream thousands of FREE shows!
✅ GET the UNCHAINEDTV App for FREE!‼️ Link in bio!👆🏽
💥 WATCH watch.unchainedtv.com/videos/plant...
💥 WATCH Plant-Based Milk's Justice Tour! on UNCHAINED.TV
👉🏽 Stream thousands of FREE shows!
✅ GET the UNCHAINEDTV App for FREE!‼️ Link in bio!👆🏽
Reposted by Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲
Pretty wild -- If it was a nation, greenhouse gas emissions from the U.S. vehicles sector would be the fifth-largest source in the world
www.nrdc.org/media/5-fact...
www.nrdc.org/media/5-fact...
5 Facts About the Endangerment Finding
If the EPA scraps the endangerment finding, this would fundamentally undermine the nation’s safety, health, and economic well-being.
www.nrdc.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Pretty wild -- If it was a nation, greenhouse gas emissions from the U.S. vehicles sector would be the fifth-largest source in the world
www.nrdc.org/media/5-fact...
www.nrdc.org/media/5-fact...
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What if 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop? (World)
What if 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop? - World News
Climate change is often viewed as an issue that's too big for individual action to matter. But calculations show that when personal choices add up, the impact can be significant.
www.castanetkamloops.net
February 12, 2026 at 2:20 PM
What if 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop? (World)
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Another beautiful car-free 13 mile commute after dropping the kiddo at school. Rain is coming tomorrow, and we really need it! (We need snow in the mountains!) If we keep burning fossil fuels in cars, our snow pack will continue to shrink.
🚗+⛽️=🌏🔥
📸This park used to be a highway!
🚗+⛽️=🌏🔥
📸This park used to be a highway!
February 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Another beautiful car-free 13 mile commute after dropping the kiddo at school. Rain is coming tomorrow, and we really need it! (We need snow in the mountains!) If we keep burning fossil fuels in cars, our snow pack will continue to shrink.
🚗+⛽️=🌏🔥
📸This park used to be a highway!
🚗+⛽️=🌏🔥
📸This park used to be a highway!