Dr Grace Peng
@gspeng.bsky.social
Same interdisciplinary scientist as on the other sites with the same handle. Chemistry, math, physics, meteorology, GIS, data whisperer.
Natural resources director, League of Women Voters of Los Angeles Co. She/Her
https://badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/
Natural resources director, League of Women Voters of Los Angeles Co. She/Her
https://badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/
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My favorite culvert story is that Boulder’s creekside paths and ped/bike underpasses are a byproduct of installing larger culverts for extreme high flows. During normal times, there’s enough room for a multi-use path. LA could learn a lesson @lintonjoe.bsky.social
Culverts might seem like a boring topic, but billions of dollars worth of fixes to stream-choking culverts -- thanks to a lawsuit by Washington state's tribes -- is helping salmon recover. Great reporting by @magiccanoe.bsky.social magiccanoe.org/salmon-rebou...
Salmon Rebound After Tribes Fight for Culvert Upgrades - Magic Canoe
An unprecedented project to reconnect fish migration routes in western Washington State is showing exciting signs of ecological and cultural benefits.
magiccanoe.org
February 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM
My favorite culvert story is that Boulder’s creekside paths and ped/bike underpasses are a byproduct of installing larger culverts for extreme high flows. During normal times, there’s enough room for a multi-use path. LA could learn a lesson @lintonjoe.bsky.social
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Culverts might seem like a boring topic, but billions of dollars worth of fixes to stream-choking culverts -- thanks to a lawsuit by Washington state's tribes -- is helping salmon recover. Great reporting by @magiccanoe.bsky.social magiccanoe.org/salmon-rebou...
Salmon Rebound After Tribes Fight for Culvert Upgrades - Magic Canoe
An unprecedented project to reconnect fish migration routes in western Washington State is showing exciting signs of ecological and cultural benefits.
magiccanoe.org
February 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Culverts might seem like a boring topic, but billions of dollars worth of fixes to stream-choking culverts -- thanks to a lawsuit by Washington state's tribes -- is helping salmon recover. Great reporting by @magiccanoe.bsky.social magiccanoe.org/salmon-rebou...
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Pacific Surfliner is stuck at Union Station and I've never seen something like this before. Rain is leaking through the entire observation car. "When it rains it pours.", the conductor said.
February 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Pacific Surfliner is stuck at Union Station and I've never seen something like this before. Rain is leaking through the entire observation car. "When it rains it pours.", the conductor said.
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“Stay off the roads” is what she meant to say
Angelenos — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for most of the City until at least 12:15PM, and a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect.
I urge all Angelenos – especially those in burn scar areas – to use caution on the roads, plan ahead, and stay informed.
I urge all Angelenos – especially those in burn scar areas – to use caution on the roads, plan ahead, and stay informed.
February 16, 2026 at 7:58 PM
“Stay off the roads” is what she meant to say
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The study found that children enrolled in Parton’s Imagination Library “were 5 times more likely to be interested in reading, 11 times more likely to be interested in books, and 15 times more likely to join in during shared reading, compared to children who aren't enrolled.”
February 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The study found that children enrolled in Parton’s Imagination Library “were 5 times more likely to be interested in reading, 11 times more likely to be interested in books, and 15 times more likely to join in during shared reading, compared to children who aren't enrolled.”
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Just finished listening to @mikegrunwald.bsky.social's "We are eating the earth" about our food system & how it needs to change to protect the climate. Start with a deep-dive into biofuels and covers meat alternatives, the fantasy of regenerative agriculture, and the case for intensive agriculture.>
February 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Just finished listening to @mikegrunwald.bsky.social's "We are eating the earth" about our food system & how it needs to change to protect the climate. Start with a deep-dive into biofuels and covers meat alternatives, the fantasy of regenerative agriculture, and the case for intensive agriculture.>
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Melrose and La Brea is just a river right now.
February 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Melrose and La Brea is just a river right now.
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The American Academy of Actuaries warns that dismantling NCAR would degrade the catastrophe models insurers depend on to price climate risk—driving up premiums and threatening coverage availability nationwide.
"Uncertainty carries a positive cost."
www.riskmarketnews.com/trumps-clima...
"Uncertainty carries a positive cost."
www.riskmarketnews.com/trumps-clima...
Trump's Climate Supercomputer Plans Threaten US Insurance Market: Actuaries
A new letter from the American Academy of Actuaries draws a direct line between the planned dismantling of NCAR and higher homeowners insurance costs for US consumers.
www.riskmarketnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
The American Academy of Actuaries warns that dismantling NCAR would degrade the catastrophe models insurers depend on to price climate risk—driving up premiums and threatening coverage availability nationwide.
"Uncertainty carries a positive cost."
www.riskmarketnews.com/trumps-clima...
"Uncertainty carries a positive cost."
www.riskmarketnews.com/trumps-clima...
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Just a reminder that Marco Rubio, who brings nothing but joy to Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban, was confirmed unanimously by the Senate.
I expect this of our Republican enablers and co-conspirators.
I hope, someday, our country will get an opposition party.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
I expect this of our Republican enablers and co-conspirators.
I hope, someday, our country will get an opposition party.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
February 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Just a reminder that Marco Rubio, who brings nothing but joy to Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban, was confirmed unanimously by the Senate.
I expect this of our Republican enablers and co-conspirators.
I hope, someday, our country will get an opposition party.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
I expect this of our Republican enablers and co-conspirators.
I hope, someday, our country will get an opposition party.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
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Have the police considered the stupid fucking height of the vehicle in question
February 16, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Have the police considered the stupid fucking height of the vehicle in question
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Osaka had been on my radar ever since seeing this chart! 👀
September 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Osaka had been on my radar ever since seeing this chart! 👀
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Marin County already has 85% of its land restricted from development, either as Open Space or agriculture. Yet, residents continue to demand the conversion of land proposed for housing to be converted to more open space. www.marinij.com/2026/02/11/m...
Marin Voice: Dominican Valley is an open-space treasure in San Rafael
Save Dominican Valley is a San Rafael neighborhood coalition of more than 450 members dedicated to permanently protecting the 21-acre Dominican Valley/Gold Hill Grade property — a rare, pristine op…
www.marinij.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Marin County already has 85% of its land restricted from development, either as Open Space or agriculture. Yet, residents continue to demand the conversion of land proposed for housing to be converted to more open space. www.marinij.com/2026/02/11/m...
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Tiny crabs we found at the sea 🦀
A glimpse of the amazing diversity of crabs living in the shallow waters of Japan 𓈒𓏸︎︎︎︎
A glimpse of the amazing diversity of crabs living in the shallow waters of Japan 𓈒𓏸︎︎︎︎
February 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Tiny crabs we found at the sea 🦀
A glimpse of the amazing diversity of crabs living in the shallow waters of Japan 𓈒𓏸︎︎︎︎
A glimpse of the amazing diversity of crabs living in the shallow waters of Japan 𓈒𓏸︎︎︎︎
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The historical term for this is "looting." The Project 2025 architect who promised to put federal employees “in trauma” is spending $15 million of former USAID funding—money that would have gone toward fighting HIV, polio, malaria, and other diseases—to bankroll his security detail. trib.al/TSV3cmb
Trump Official Who Helped Kill USAID Now Using Its Funds for Himself
Russ Vought, White House Office of Management and Budget director, has decided what is happening with USAID funds.
trib.al
February 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The historical term for this is "looting." The Project 2025 architect who promised to put federal employees “in trauma” is spending $15 million of former USAID funding—money that would have gone toward fighting HIV, polio, malaria, and other diseases—to bankroll his security detail. trib.al/TSV3cmb
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New study shows self-identifying autistic adults were similar to diagnosed adults. But they more likely to be women, experienced worse mental well-being, were more likely to experience unmet support needs faced unique barriers to receiving support. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM
New study shows self-identifying autistic adults were similar to diagnosed adults. But they more likely to be women, experienced worse mental well-being, were more likely to experience unmet support needs faced unique barriers to receiving support. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Gee this can’t have anything to do with married women needing passports to vote under the SAVE act could it?
The U.S. State Department has ordered non-profit public libraries nationwide to cease processing passport applications, disrupting a long-standing service that librarians say their communities have come to rely on and that has run smoothly for years.
apnews.com/article/pass...
apnews.com/article/pass...
State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications
The State Department has ordered nonprofit public libraries to stop taking passport applications, cutting off a popular local service.
apnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Gee this can’t have anything to do with married women needing passports to vote under the SAVE act could it?
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This is why we demand concrete protected bike lanes.
A 26-year-old Victoria athlete Hannah Henry, former Arizona State University standout has died after an alleged hit-and-run in Phoenix.
She was riding her bike in a marked lane in south Phoenix, police allege a 46-year-old man swerved into the bike lane, struck Henry from behind & drove away.
She was riding her bike in a marked lane in south Phoenix, police allege a 46-year-old man swerved into the bike lane, struck Henry from behind & drove away.
'There are no words': Victoria triathlete Hannah Henry killed in alleged hit-and-run in Phoenix
A 26-year-old Victoria athlete and former Arizona State University standout has died after an alleged hit-and-run in Phoenix.
cheknews.ca
February 16, 2026 at 5:57 AM
This is why we demand concrete protected bike lanes.
I married an optimist (or maybe he's clueless):
We needed to go to Costco and S Pasadena library today.
He suggested going to the Costco closest to SPas instead of home.
Alhambra is the most Asian of the SoCal Costcos.
On a Sunday afternoon
During Lunar New Year
😳
We needed to go to Costco and S Pasadena library today.
He suggested going to the Costco closest to SPas instead of home.
Alhambra is the most Asian of the SoCal Costcos.
On a Sunday afternoon
During Lunar New Year
😳
February 16, 2026 at 3:09 AM
I married an optimist (or maybe he's clueless):
We needed to go to Costco and S Pasadena library today.
He suggested going to the Costco closest to SPas instead of home.
Alhambra is the most Asian of the SoCal Costcos.
On a Sunday afternoon
During Lunar New Year
😳
We needed to go to Costco and S Pasadena library today.
He suggested going to the Costco closest to SPas instead of home.
Alhambra is the most Asian of the SoCal Costcos.
On a Sunday afternoon
During Lunar New Year
😳
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Here are a few pupfish moments of zen from the newly opened Salt Creek Boardwalk. Literally opened only 3 days ago. We saw thousands of these relicts from pluvial Lake Manly swimming in the salty spring water. They can survive salinities over twice that of seawater and temps from 32F to 100F+!
February 16, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Here are a few pupfish moments of zen from the newly opened Salt Creek Boardwalk. Literally opened only 3 days ago. We saw thousands of these relicts from pluvial Lake Manly swimming in the salty spring water. They can survive salinities over twice that of seawater and temps from 32F to 100F+!
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My timeline is half leftists complaining about Gavin Newsom and half liberals complaining about Graham Platner and I'd like to propose that we launch both of them into the sun together.
February 16, 2026 at 12:46 AM
My timeline is half leftists complaining about Gavin Newsom and half liberals complaining about Graham Platner and I'd like to propose that we launch both of them into the sun together.
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Let me just make a few little adjustments to that title…
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
Wendy Bohon has built a TikTok following as an earthquake geologist. She helps lead earthquake work for the California Geological Survey.
How a TikToker and former actress is helping lead California’s earthquake work
Wendy Bohon has built a TikTok following as an earthquake geologist. She helps lead earthquake work for the California Geological Survey.
bit.ly
February 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Let me just make a few little adjustments to that title…
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
I look forward to rebuilding the USA under President AOC. Not only is she the most qualified, but it would be symbolic to elect someone of Puerto Rican descent to the US Presidency
AOC on why Trump returned to office: "when you have economic stagnation, for the working class that, especially in an environment where GDP is growing, that is the stuff of populist movement. The choice is what direction those populist movements can go."
February 15, 2026 at 9:36 PM
I look forward to rebuilding the USA under President AOC. Not only is she the most qualified, but it would be symbolic to elect someone of Puerto Rican descent to the US Presidency
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Others have said this, but it's true: all the money that pours into Democratic campaigns is so much better spent on buying media infrastructure.
It's galling to contemplate but I really think you have to admit that Musk buying X was an unqualified victory. It can't be exaggerated just how much prominent journalists, pundits, business type, etc. mistake the vibe on X for "how the country is feeling."
February 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Others have said this, but it's true: all the money that pours into Democratic campaigns is so much better spent on buying media infrastructure.
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"Israel has arrested several people, including army reservists, for allegedly using classified information to place bets on Israeli military operations on Polymarket."
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
www.wsj.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:34 PM
"Israel has arrested several people, including army reservists, for allegedly using classified information to place bets on Israeli military operations on Polymarket."
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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Find more information about the candidates for the upcoming special election for the 42nd PA state house district at lwvpgh.org/special
The special election will be held on Tuesday, February 24.
The special election will be held on Tuesday, February 24.
February 15, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Find more information about the candidates for the upcoming special election for the 42nd PA state house district at lwvpgh.org/special
The special election will be held on Tuesday, February 24.
The special election will be held on Tuesday, February 24.