Jason Dinh
@byjasonpdinh.bsky.social
freelance science and environmental journalist, marathoner, basketball junkie, silly goose
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www.jasonpdinh.com
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www.jasonpdinh.com
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A few months ago @thelocal.to got a promising pitch from a writer with bylines in whole bunch of reputable publications—The Cut, The Guardian, Dwell, Architectural Digest, etc. Then I started investigating. Here's a story about fabulists in journalism's AI slop era. thelocal.to/investigatin...
Investigating a Possible Scammer in Journalism’s AI Era | The Local
A suspicious pitch from a freelancer led editor Nicholas Hune-Brown to dig into their past work. By the end, four publications, including The Guardian and Dwell, had removed articles from their sites.
thelocal.to
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A few months ago @thelocal.to got a promising pitch from a writer with bylines in whole bunch of reputable publications—The Cut, The Guardian, Dwell, Architectural Digest, etc. Then I started investigating. Here's a story about fabulists in journalism's AI slop era. thelocal.to/investigatin...
in which we talk about gods, sea monsters, early civilizations, 18th century fossil fuel lobbying, the future of wind energy, and more!
www.thexylom.com/post/simon-w...
www.thexylom.com/post/simon-w...
November 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
in which we talk about gods, sea monsters, early civilizations, 18th century fossil fuel lobbying, the future of wind energy, and more!
www.thexylom.com/post/simon-w...
www.thexylom.com/post/simon-w...
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Always love it when @thexylom.com leans into our literary roots, even better when it's @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social doing a book interview!
NEW in our Weekend Read: A newly published history of the wind turns to sea gods and early wind turbines to show how today’s challenges to renewable energy repeat a centuries-old pattern. Here's @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social's interview with Simon Winchester, author of "The Breath of the Gods".
Lessons on Climate Futures from Wind’s Tempestuous Past: An Interview with Author Simon Winchester
A newly published history of the wind turns to sea gods and early wind turbines to show how today’s challenges to renewable energy repeat a centuries-old pattern.
www.thexylom.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Always love it when @thexylom.com leans into our literary roots, even better when it's @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social doing a book interview!
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NEW in our Weekend Read: A newly published history of the wind turns to sea gods and early wind turbines to show how today’s challenges to renewable energy repeat a centuries-old pattern. Here's @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social's interview with Simon Winchester, author of "The Breath of the Gods".
Lessons on Climate Futures from Wind’s Tempestuous Past: An Interview with Author Simon Winchester
A newly published history of the wind turns to sea gods and early wind turbines to show how today’s challenges to renewable energy repeat a centuries-old pattern.
www.thexylom.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
NEW in our Weekend Read: A newly published history of the wind turns to sea gods and early wind turbines to show how today’s challenges to renewable energy repeat a centuries-old pattern. Here's @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social's interview with Simon Winchester, author of "The Breath of the Gods".
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I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
'A Slap in the Face': Federal Employees Feel Betrayed by Democrats' Shutdown Cave
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something."
www.gravityisgone.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
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Time's up, @society4science.bsky.social! The workers of Science News Media Guild are OFFICIALLY on #strike for 24 hours. The union hopes that the Society returns to the table so an offer that reflects the talent and commitment of the workers can be reached.
#faircontractNOW #unionstrong
#faircontractNOW #unionstrong
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Time's up, @society4science.bsky.social! The workers of Science News Media Guild are OFFICIALLY on #strike for 24 hours. The union hopes that the Society returns to the table so an offer that reflects the talent and commitment of the workers can be reached.
#faircontractNOW #unionstrong
#faircontractNOW #unionstrong
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Don't cross the picket line--no reading Science News today! These journalists deserve a fair contract that recognizes the value they bring to the company.
Workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike on Wednesday, 11/5. This comes after our members voted to reject the Society’s latest contract proposal. Our members previously voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the @society4science.bsky.social, if necessary.
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Don't cross the picket line--no reading Science News today! These journalists deserve a fair contract that recognizes the value they bring to the company.
NEW: this genetically engineered fungus lures mosquitoes to their death—by smelling absolutely divine
my latest in @nytimes.com, with sharp edits from @michaelroston.bsky.social 🧪
my latest in @nytimes.com, with sharp edits from @michaelroston.bsky.social 🧪
This Genetically Engineered Fungus Could Help Fix Your Mosquito Problem
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
NEW: this genetically engineered fungus lures mosquitoes to their death—by smelling absolutely divine
my latest in @nytimes.com, with sharp edits from @michaelroston.bsky.social 🧪
my latest in @nytimes.com, with sharp edits from @michaelroston.bsky.social 🧪
NEW: a study published today identifies a fundamental energetic limit of the human body—one that even the most elite ultramarathoners seem unable to break
my first for @sciam.bsky.social, with sharp edits from @tanyalewis.bsky.social 🧪
my first for @sciam.bsky.social, with sharp edits from @tanyalewis.bsky.social 🧪
Even Elite Athletes Can't Exceed This Fundamental Metabolic Limit
A new study finds that even elite endurance athletes run up against a hard metabolic ceiling
www.scientificamerican.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
NEW: a study published today identifies a fundamental energetic limit of the human body—one that even the most elite ultramarathoners seem unable to break
my first for @sciam.bsky.social, with sharp edits from @tanyalewis.bsky.social 🧪
my first for @sciam.bsky.social, with sharp edits from @tanyalewis.bsky.social 🧪
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Not all environmental issues should be seen through the lens of CO₂. While coral death could increase ocean CO₂ uptake—since calcification releases CO₂ and dissolution releases alkalinity and allows the ocean to take up CO₂—reefs are vital for biodiversity, food, coastal protection, and livelihoods.
Coral reefs are at a tipping point after surging global temperatures
Record-breaking ocean temperatures have caused widespread bleaching and death among warm-water corals, which could have far-reaching consequences
www.newscientist.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Not all environmental issues should be seen through the lens of CO₂. While coral death could increase ocean CO₂ uptake—since calcification releases CO₂ and dissolution releases alkalinity and allows the ocean to take up CO₂—reefs are vital for biodiversity, food, coastal protection, and livelihoods.
my first story back as a freelancer is a fun one: a quick hit for @science.org about the electrostatic tricks that parasitic worms take to infect their hosts... featuring very cool videos! 🧪
Bull’s-eye! Static electricity pulls worm through air to its insect victim
Electrostatic charges may help roundworms infect a wide variety of hosts
www.science.org
October 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
my first story back as a freelancer is a fun one: a quick hit for @science.org about the electrostatic tricks that parasitic worms take to infect their hosts... featuring very cool videos! 🧪
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if you are in a position to do so, just hire Jason already
Some sad news: Yesterday, @atmosmag.bsky.social notified me that they eliminated their climate editor position. After 2.5 years there, I’m out of a job. 🧪🌎
I’m surprised and saddened by the suddenness. But I’m proud of the work I produced there.
I’m surprised and saddened by the suddenness. But I’m proud of the work I produced there.
October 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
if you are in a position to do so, just hire Jason already
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Jason contributed a story to print for every issue I edited at Atmos, and he was always an absolute JOY to edit—his ideas are creative, he files clean and timely copy, he's responsive to edits and fact-checking notes, and he's just all around a pleasure to work with. Hire + commission him!!!!
Some sad news: Yesterday, @atmosmag.bsky.social notified me that they eliminated their climate editor position. After 2.5 years there, I’m out of a job. 🧪🌎
I’m surprised and saddened by the suddenness. But I’m proud of the work I produced there.
I’m surprised and saddened by the suddenness. But I’m proud of the work I produced there.
October 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Jason contributed a story to print for every issue I edited at Atmos, and he was always an absolute JOY to edit—his ideas are creative, he files clean and timely copy, he's responsive to edits and fact-checking notes, and he's just all around a pleasure to work with. Hire + commission him!!!!
and while you’re at it—assign your reporting needs to yessenia!!! she brings the unrelenting moral compass this industry so desperately needs
someone hire jason!!!!! loved writing for him
Some sad news: Yesterday, @atmosmag.bsky.social notified me that they eliminated their climate editor position. After 2.5 years there, I’m out of a job. 🧪🌎
I’m surprised and saddened by the suddenness. But I’m proud of the work I produced there.
I’m surprised and saddened by the suddenness. But I’m proud of the work I produced there.
October 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
and while you’re at it—assign your reporting needs to yessenia!!! she brings the unrelenting moral compass this industry so desperately needs
Some sad news: Yesterday, @atmosmag.bsky.social notified me that they eliminated their climate editor position. After 2.5 years there, I’m out of a job. 🧪🌎
I’m surprised and saddened by the suddenness. But I’m proud of the work I produced there.
I’m surprised and saddened by the suddenness. But I’m proud of the work I produced there.
October 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Some sad news: Yesterday, @atmosmag.bsky.social notified me that they eliminated their climate editor position. After 2.5 years there, I’m out of a job. 🧪🌎
I’m surprised and saddened by the suddenness. But I’m proud of the work I produced there.
I’m surprised and saddened by the suddenness. But I’m proud of the work I produced there.
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The Sims Was a Safe Haven For Millions. Now It Belongs to People Who Hate Them. - Slate
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
This Video Game Was a Safe Haven for Millions. Now It Belongs to People Who Hate Them.
The Sims helped me—and countless other queer players—see ourselves. The new owners could erase that legacy.
slate.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Sims Was a Safe Haven For Millions. Now It Belongs to People Who Hate Them. - Slate
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
this game-of-the-year contender doesn't take nature lightly
Ghost of Yōtei, out today, tells the story of a land and its people resisting 17th-century colonization—a surprisingly modern environmental tale
@lewisgordon.bsky.social takes @atmosmag.bsky.social behind the scenes into its making 🌎🧪
Ghost of Yōtei, out today, tells the story of a land and its people resisting 17th-century colonization—a surprisingly modern environmental tale
@lewisgordon.bsky.social takes @atmosmag.bsky.social behind the scenes into its making 🌎🧪
This Year’s Most Anticipated Video Game Is an Homage—and Elegy—to Nature | Atmos
Nature in Ghost of Yōtei is more than a backdrop. This rugged and beautiful scenery is a character with its own powerful story.
atmos.earth
October 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
this game-of-the-year contender doesn't take nature lightly
Ghost of Yōtei, out today, tells the story of a land and its people resisting 17th-century colonization—a surprisingly modern environmental tale
@lewisgordon.bsky.social takes @atmosmag.bsky.social behind the scenes into its making 🌎🧪
Ghost of Yōtei, out today, tells the story of a land and its people resisting 17th-century colonization—a surprisingly modern environmental tale
@lewisgordon.bsky.social takes @atmosmag.bsky.social behind the scenes into its making 🌎🧪
was your merino sweater sourced from a sheep-solar farm? maybe it should be!
@chrisbaraniuk.com on the surprising benefits of cohabiting solar arrays and agriculture, for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪
@chrisbaraniuk.com on the surprising benefits of cohabiting solar arrays and agriculture, for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪
‘It’s Such a Blessing’: The Farmers Embracing Solar Arrays | Atmos
From summer squash to sheep’s wool, a variety of agricultural products may grow better beneath an awning of solar panels.
atmos.earth
September 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
was your merino sweater sourced from a sheep-solar farm? maybe it should be!
@chrisbaraniuk.com on the surprising benefits of cohabiting solar arrays and agriculture, for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪
@chrisbaraniuk.com on the surprising benefits of cohabiting solar arrays and agriculture, for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪
twenty strangers walk into a hikrodose, a portmanteau of microdose and hike; could a reconnection with nature come out?
a fun one from @matthabusby.bsky.social, out today in @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎
a fun one from @matthabusby.bsky.social, out today in @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎
‘We Are Part of Nature’: Inside the Rise of Hikrodosing | Atmos
Atmos joins a mushroom-infused microdose hike for an afternoon of psychedelics, reconnection with nature, and crystal harps.
atmos.earth
September 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
twenty strangers walk into a hikrodose, a portmanteau of microdose and hike; could a reconnection with nature come out?
a fun one from @matthabusby.bsky.social, out today in @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎
a fun one from @matthabusby.bsky.social, out today in @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎
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My latest essay and first piece for the one and only atmos.earth - whose work colliding culture with climate is a force to be reckoned with and greatly admire.
Loved working with the talented editorial team on this one, and thanks to Juul Kraijer for stunning artwork!
atmos.earth/science-and-...
Loved working with the talented editorial team on this one, and thanks to Juul Kraijer for stunning artwork!
atmos.earth/science-and-...
How To Be a Better Parasite | Atmos
Lessons on living sustainably from nature’s most exploitative species.
atmos.earth
September 25, 2025 at 6:49 AM
My latest essay and first piece for the one and only atmos.earth - whose work colliding culture with climate is a force to be reckoned with and greatly admire.
Loved working with the talented editorial team on this one, and thanks to Juul Kraijer for stunning artwork!
atmos.earth/science-and-...
Loved working with the talented editorial team on this one, and thanks to Juul Kraijer for stunning artwork!
atmos.earth/science-and-...
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this one might upset some ppl!!!! tried to be nuanced and balanced, but EJ is always where my heart will be
NEW: for @atmosmag.bsky.social, @yessfun.com takes us inside the fight to roll back the US's landmark environmental law—counterintuitively, to accelerate climate action 🌎🧪
Could Weakening Environmental Law Actually Strengthen Climate Action? | Atmos
Experts are divided over the SPEED Act, which aims to expedite climate action, counterintuitively, by eroding environmental law.
atmos.earth
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
this one might upset some ppl!!!! tried to be nuanced and balanced, but EJ is always where my heart will be
NEW: for @atmosmag.bsky.social, @yessfun.com takes us inside the fight to roll back the US's landmark environmental law—counterintuitively, to accelerate climate action 🌎🧪
Could Weakening Environmental Law Actually Strengthen Climate Action? | Atmos
Experts are divided over the SPEED Act, which aims to expedite climate action, counterintuitively, by eroding environmental law.
atmos.earth
September 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
NEW: for @atmosmag.bsky.social, @yessfun.com takes us inside the fight to roll back the US's landmark environmental law—counterintuitively, to accelerate climate action 🌎🧪
what can parasites teach people about living more sustainably? more than you might think!
@sophiepavs.bsky.social with a nice one for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪
@sophiepavs.bsky.social with a nice one for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪
How To Be a Better Parasite | Atmos
Lessons on living sustainably from nature’s most exploitative species.
atmos.earth
September 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
what can parasites teach people about living more sustainably? more than you might think!
@sophiepavs.bsky.social with a nice one for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪
@sophiepavs.bsky.social with a nice one for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪
NEW: Lighthiser v. Trump made history this week with the first live testimony in a U.S. constitutional climate case
if successful, it would not only rein in climate pollution; it would also protect democracy by limiting Trump's executive overreach
@tylermcbrien.com for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎
if successful, it would not only rein in climate pollution; it would also protect democracy by limiting Trump's executive overreach
@tylermcbrien.com for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎
The Youth Activists Suing Trump Are Fighting Climate Change and Authoritarianism | Atmos
Lighthiser v. Trump challenges the president’s energy policy while testing the limits of executive overreach.
atmos.earth
September 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
NEW: Lighthiser v. Trump made history this week with the first live testimony in a U.S. constitutional climate case
if successful, it would not only rein in climate pollution; it would also protect democracy by limiting Trump's executive overreach
@tylermcbrien.com for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎
if successful, it would not only rein in climate pollution; it would also protect democracy by limiting Trump's executive overreach
@tylermcbrien.com for @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎
print this on my headstone after i have a whole pie
September 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
print this on my headstone after i have a whole pie