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Ben Lockwood, PhD
@benlockwood.bsky.social
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Postdoc @ ecosystems.psu.edu | #forests, #carbon, #geography, #socialnature | Journalist | Writer/Editor at @briefecology.bsky.social | Centre Co. DSA chair | Admin of the Nature and Society feed 🏡 More at BriefEcology.com
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 14d
A new feed for those working at the intersection of nature and society (ecologists, anthropologists, geographers, sociologists, urban planners, etc.). DM me to be added to the list, then use the 🏡 emoji to post to the feed!

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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 14h
“This longstanding eco-anarchist project is a living experiment based on principles of mutual aid, cooperation and ecology. So buy a book (or two) and the donated sale will help to fund upgrades to Feral Crust's off-grid electrical infrastructure and rainwater harvesting systems!”

Buy a book👇
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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 15h
Today! Buy a book through our website and our co-op will donate the proceeds 💸
Fundraising for Feral Crust Infoshop!
On Thursday, October 9th, we'll be donating net proceeds from all sales in-store and online to the Feral Crust Infoshop in Davao, Philippines.
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 14h
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 14d
A new feed for those working at the intersection of nature and society (ecologists, anthropologists, geographers, sociologists, urban planners, etc.). DM me to be added to the list, then use the 🏡 emoji to post to the feed!

🌎🧪

bsky.app/profile/did:...
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 1d
A warm welcome to the Republic of #Malta — the 152nd member of the @ipbes.net family!
Together, we continue strengthening the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services. 🌿🌍

Looking forward to collaborating at #IPBES12 and into the future! #ForNature 🧪🏡
Graphic with an orange background showing "THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA" in large white text at the top. Below is the text "Welcome to" and the white IPBES logo on the left. On the right side is a simplified map outline of Malta in white and red, reflecting the colors of the Maltese flag. The map shows Malta's distinctive archipelago shape with its main islands. The design is minimal and clean with high contrast between the orange background and white elements.
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 1d
Collective power works
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d
Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.

After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.
Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site
Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.
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Chris Lang @reddmonitor.bsky.social · 1d
A new paper titled “Are Carbon Offsets Fixable?” answers its own question with a resounding “NO!”

This is the most comprehensive review of evidence on the effectiveness of carbon offsetting so far.

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“Many of the most popular offset project types feature intractable quality problems”
The “most comprehensive review of evidence” finds that carbon offsets just don't work.
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 2d
Let's see an AI do *this* (misspells "climatic shifts" as "climatic shits" for the tenth time)
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 2d
I too have been converted. I am now Linking My Thinking™️
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 2d
October 25th!
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 2d
I may have written a book
Proof copy of a book titled Ecologizing Society Inside cover page of said book
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 2d
I may have written a book
Proof copy of a book titled Ecologizing Society Inside cover page of said book
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Honey Labubu @thepugfather.bsky.social · 3d
Monday motivation 🤩
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 3d
The most relevant image of our times
Woman pointing assault rifle at an older desktop PC
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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 3d
Our Growth and Development Committee is launching a fall drive to ensure we keep the momentum going. Together, we're building a mass, multiracial, working class organization capable of building a new world. Join us at: dsausa.org/join 3/3
Join DSA. Become a member today.
Democratic socialists have an historic opportunity and responsibility to play a central role in continuing the political revolution for the long term. As a democratic, grassroots organization, DSA is ...
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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 3d
Today, these folks are brand new members. Tomorrow, they'll be socialist leaders ready to organize their community and their workplaces, to fight against imperialism, to fight for immigration justice, to defend trans liberation, and so much more. 2/3
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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 3d
For the first time in history, DSA has 80,000 members in good standing! Tens of thousands of new members have joined the last year alone. In the face of rising fascism, a US-backed genocide, and an escalating climate crisis, socialism is the only path forward. 1/3
DSA Members in Good Standing -- 80K and Counting! Join today! dsausa.org/join Line graph showing number of members in good standing rising from 50,000 in October 2024 to 80,000 in September 2025.
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 3d
Some cracks emerging in the blue sky lately
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Rick Caruso’s Private Fire Crew @amandasmith.bsky.social · 3d
The all-knowing bsky mods gave Erin Biba a 24 hour suspension for a months-old skeet about Christian Zionism, and I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that this happened when she’s been vocally criticizing Jay
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Samuel M. Moss @perfidiousscript.bsky.social · 3d
Some very kind reviews coming in on G R for 'The Veldt Institute':

Ivy Grimes @ivygrimes.bsky.social says "A strange and wonderful novel"

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Ivy Grimes's review of The Veldt Institute
5/5: A strange and wonderful novel about a confused patient doing his best to progress in his treatment at the mysterious Veldt Institute. I recommend this book to everyone.
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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 3d
A good day to donate to your local independent news outlet.
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 3d
Hard to put capital to work toward mitigating climate change when it’s continued existence requires not doing that

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Global banking climate alliance folds four years after launch
‘Net zero’ financial sector group votes to cease operations after losing members under political pressure
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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 4d
They want violence. They fear mockery.
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competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 5d
wizard frog is insane
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 4d
Our DSA chapter hosted a free clothes swap today and had a great time. I promise, Doing Things is the cure to despair
People browsing clothes Clothing racks and tables in an event space People browsing clothes People browsing clothes
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Ben Lockwood, PhD @benlockwood.bsky.social · 4d
Our DSA chapter hosted a free clothes swap today and had a great time. I promise, Doing Things is the cure to despair
People browsing clothes Clothing racks and tables in an event space People browsing clothes People browsing clothes
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Glen @vaguebiscuit.bsky.social · 13d
Well don't I feel stupid
A headline about the James Webb Telescope potentially finding a new stellar object dubbed a black hole star
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Brief Ecology @briefecology.bsky.social · 5d
Our latest piece is out! Ben Lockwood (@benlockwood.bsky.social) reviews George E. McCarthy's new book, Shadows of the Enlightenment: The Hidden Politics of the Natural and Social Sciences, from Monthly Review Press

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The Nature of Knowledge and our Knowledge of Nature
A review of George E. McCarthy's Shadows of the Enlightenment
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