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Claire Richards, PhD, RN @clairerichards.bsky.social · 14d

www.doi.org/10.1088/2752-5309/ae0c2c
Our scoping review on climate change and nursing research is now available!

Climate change and nursing research: a scoping review - IOPscience

Climate change and nursing research: a scoping review, Richards, Claire A, Vera, Melissa, Dyer, Ann, Postma, Julie

www.doi.org

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · Sep 9

COVID is still out there folks. It finally caught me. So thankful for Paxlovid, even w the terrible taste. Please continue to mask in crowds and test when you’re feeling unwell. Fingers crossed for no rebound. #covid #mask #paxlovid

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · Sep 1

Fantastic show and thank you for speaking out

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · May 14

As I discussed in Talking Climate last year, research shows a four-day work week boosts productivity and well-being — AND cuts carbon! One study, for example, found a 10% drop in hours = 8.6% drop in emissions. So Jack's question below is a good one: why aren't we advocating for this more?

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Alondra Nelson @alondra.bsky.social · May 13

"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging."

Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council.

I wrote about my decision in TIME.

time.com/7285045/resi...

Why I’m Resigning from the NSF and Library of Congress

I cannot participate in systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging.

time.com

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Stand.earth @stand.earth · May 6

THIS. 👇 💯

"The movement must directly confront the polluters and the financial institutions that enable them..."

Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · May 3

Reading Abolishing Fossil Fuels: Lessons from Movements That Won, recommended by a colleague, and it is giving me so much hope today.

Book “abolishing fossil fuels” by Kevin Young, on a bamboo table with my hand holding an orange pen

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · May 3

Reading Abolishing Fossil Fuels: Lessons from Movements That Won, recommended by a colleague, and it is giving me so much hope today.

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · May 3

The Louis Stokes NSF (LSAMP) grant at my college was terminated today. Such a terrible loss for our students and the future of STEM in the US

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · May 3

Just terrible- the LSAMP grant at my community college was terminated today. What a loss for our students and for the future of STEM

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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · May 2

Drawdown of existing allocated funds should be okay; what's frozen are any new "funding actions"—yearly increments, additions to subawards, etc. Additionally, non-monetary actions like a no cost extension should still be possible.

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · May 2

Thanks for clarifying

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · May 1

4/4 But please don't stop with social media.

The NSF union letter has some great messaging tips for making calls & media outreach too (see below).

And don't underestimate the importance of engaging your local communities and media, esp representatives.

The time for action is RIGHT NOW!!

NSF programming keeps America’s youth ahead in securing the jobs of the future.
• We fund programs that integrate science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) into early learning. Structured activities help children learn and
be curious or interested in these areas at an early age. We fund programs that train
teachers to deliver best-in-class STEM education to K-12 students, making STEM
relevant and engaging to kids of all ages.

• NSF programs often provide support for teachers in terms of teaching aids but also
offering increased competency, impact and quality of teaching through training,
access to curricula, and supplementing salaries.
• NSF’s support to K-12 schools, community colleges, and other postsecondary
training opportunities helps produce talented and skilled job seekers that are
needed by leading American industries (many of which currently report a lack of
qualified applicants).
NSF programs create jobs and fuel the economy in all 50 states.

• The overwhelming majority of the funding that Congress allocates to NSF is
redistributed via awards to organizations around the USA. Operating costs consume
only a small percentage of the budget.
• Local communities are benefactors of the jobs created by organizations receiving
funding through NSF grants. This includes programs that support small businesses,
and startups.
• As a result of the ongoing attacks on science, millions of hard-working Americans
will potentially lose their livelihoods, health insurance, and slide into poverty.

Sample Call Script:
Hi, my name is _______________ and I am calling about recent cuts to NSF grants. These
cuts were made by political appointees, without input from the non-political scientists and
program staff. I strongly oppose cuts to programs that are critical to American innovation,
national security, and leadership. I urge/demand Congressman/Senator
____________________ to do everything in his/her power to protect NSF funding and stop the
politicization of science.

For use with outreach to local reporters (print, TV, radio)
Good Morning,
National Science Foundation grants in [our area] are under attack. [My organization]
is at risk of losing/recently received notice that we lost $X in funding.
The funds we receive from NSF allow us to [brief program description, in layman’s
terms]. [Include 2-3 sentences about how the local community benefits from your
work].
I would be happy to tell you more about how our work impacts our community and
the effect loss of funding will have on [Community Name]. Please let me know if I
can provide you with more information or if you would like to talk.
Sincerely,
Name

Sample Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express concern about the politicization of science in our nation. For
almost 75 years, the National Science Foundation has funded scientific research,
national security, innovation and leadership across our nation. It has helped ensure
global dominance and drive the American economy.
Recently, NSF grants have been cut with no warning and no rationale other than “to
protect the interests of the government.” Even more troubling, canceled programs
are being deleted from databases as if they never existed.
The American people take tremendous pride in our scientific leadership. Science
should inspire wonder, expand our economy, and position our nation as the global
leader. It should not be used as a political weapon.
Sincerely,
Name

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · May 2

Thanks for your reporting on this. I do STEM education research and this means the community college faculty and students conducting research with us will not be paid for the work they’ve already done, let alone what they’re scheduled to do. Isn’t it illegal to not pay people for contracted labor?

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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · May 1

BREAKING: NSF has frozen all grant funding, as of yesterday. It's unclear when they will resume funding awards, or why the pause has been put in place. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Exclusive: NSF stops awarding new grants and funding existing ones

US science funder also plans to screen grant applications for compliance with ‘agency priorities’.

www.nature.com

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · Apr 26

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Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · Apr 23

I talked to the Seattle Times about how loss of our region's Climate Adaptation Science Center and NOAA Climate Adaptation Partnership would slash our capacity to support NW climate resilience.

“If the (centers) are eliminated, then our resource managers are going to be flying blind,” Krosby said."

UW climate research group braces for Trump cuts

The University of Washington's Climate Impacts Group relies heavily on federal funding to help communities adapt to climate change.

www.seattletimes.com

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David Malakoff @davidmalakoff.bsky.social · Apr 18

BREAKING: The US National Science Foundation has started cancelling existing grants. Story to come at www.science.org/news. Background here: www.science.org/content/arti... and here: www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...

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David Malakoff @davidmalakoff.bsky.social · Apr 16

BREAKING:The National Science Foundation (NSF) has put a cork in its grantmaking pipeline after billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) set up shop at the agency this week. | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

NSF halts grant awards while staff do second review

Action comes after DOGE team arrives at science agency

www.science.org

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Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · Apr 6

Declaring emergencies to circumvent legal protections, in this case to justify logging national forests.

"The memo has the effect of declaring nearly 60% of all national forestlands to be in a state of emergency, thereby lifting the usual requirements for public comment and environmental review..."

The Seattle Times @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social · Apr 4

More details surface in Trump administration plan to cut national forests

Memos from the Trump administration are increasing pressure to cut more national forests for timber and forest health.

www.seattletimes.com

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Amelia Shevenell @ashevenell.bsky.social · Mar 28

Sediment people … does anyone have a recent price for a malvern 3000? Our malvern 2000 is not supported anymore and I think it may be time for a new instrument. Thanks!

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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · Mar 21

Today, a King County Superior Court judge ruled that controversial initiative 2066 violates several provisions of the the Washington State constitution. www.climatesolutions...

I-2066 ruled unconstitutional: a win for Washington families | Climate Solutions

Today, a King County Superior Court judge ruled that the controversial initiative 2066 violates several provisions of the the Washington State constitution.

www.climatesolutions.org

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · Mar 21

Oooo this resonates. It was in 2000 when I was at COP6 that I first felt deep frustration at our so called leaders and the judiciary, regarding climate action and elections. It hasn’t deterred me, probably lit the fire, to continue to push for action on both fronts to today. Can’t deny, it’s tiring

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · Mar 21

Didn’t expect a Fee board meeting to bring me to the verge of tears. This slide is heart breaking. 42.4% of my students are food insecure and 43.1% are housing insecure in Seattle. Please donate to or find other ways to support your local #CommunityCollege. Our students are not okay.

Table of housing and food insecurity for students at North Seattle College.

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Heather Price, PhD @huprice.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you - I needed this message today 💕

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