Katherine T. Tyson
@katherinettyson.bsky.social
Day job policymaking on climate change/adaptation gap. Research public goods provision (IR, IPE, Law)
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I’m a bit late but it’s still January, so new year new profile picture!
I have a habit of updating across platforms to help keep in touch with people. This year is different.
As Silicon Valley loses its mind it felt more like an “in memoriam” than anything else.
It’s not just TikTok that’s dying.
I have a habit of updating across platforms to help keep in touch with people. This year is different.
As Silicon Valley loses its mind it felt more like an “in memoriam” than anything else.
It’s not just TikTok that’s dying.
“The old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.
But from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just.”
- Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister
World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos 2026
But from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just.”
- Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister
World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos 2026
January 21, 2026 at 10:07 AM
“The old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.
But from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just.”
- Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister
World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos 2026
But from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just.”
- Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister
World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos 2026
Is 2026 the year media starts catching up with the Covid science?
Dementia risk has long been associated with Covid19 infections.
We’re facing a mass disabling event that could be mitigated by proper public health measures.
We can’t afford to keep ignoring the elephant in the room.
Dementia risk has long been associated with Covid19 infections.
We’re facing a mass disabling event that could be mitigated by proper public health measures.
We can’t afford to keep ignoring the elephant in the room.
Warning as Alzheimer's proteins found in long Covid patients' blood
Persistent brain fog, headaches and changes in smell or taste following Covid infection could signal an increased risk of Alzheimer'sdisease later in life, scientists have warned.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Is 2026 the year media starts catching up with the Covid science?
Dementia risk has long been associated with Covid19 infections.
We’re facing a mass disabling event that could be mitigated by proper public health measures.
We can’t afford to keep ignoring the elephant in the room.
Dementia risk has long been associated with Covid19 infections.
We’re facing a mass disabling event that could be mitigated by proper public health measures.
We can’t afford to keep ignoring the elephant in the room.
Tomorrow is going to be one for the history books: Greenland, Iran, Venezuela, ICE and now the Fed
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Tomorrow is going to be one for the history books: Greenland, Iran, Venezuela, ICE and now the Fed
This is not a valid train of thought
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
www.independent.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 6:52 AM
This is not a valid train of thought
How to help save globally overwhelmed healthcare systems: upgrade the PPE.
“Surgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient.”
“Surgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient.”
Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised
Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including Covid
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
How to help save globally overwhelmed healthcare systems: upgrade the PPE.
“Surgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient.”
“Surgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient.”
Geriatric men playing politics like a game of risk will doom us all
January 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Geriatric men playing politics like a game of risk will doom us all
2025 was the dumpster fire I expected.
If you’re looking for more control over 2026 may I recommend investing in high quality masks to wear in crowded spaces.
The dumpster fire may keep burning in 2026, but it’s a whole lot easier to handle healthy.
If you’re looking for more control over 2026 may I recommend investing in high quality masks to wear in crowded spaces.
The dumpster fire may keep burning in 2026, but it’s a whole lot easier to handle healthy.
January 1, 2026 at 12:36 AM
2025 was the dumpster fire I expected.
If you’re looking for more control over 2026 may I recommend investing in high quality masks to wear in crowded spaces.
The dumpster fire may keep burning in 2026, but it’s a whole lot easier to handle healthy.
If you’re looking for more control over 2026 may I recommend investing in high quality masks to wear in crowded spaces.
The dumpster fire may keep burning in 2026, but it’s a whole lot easier to handle healthy.
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I hope this holiday season is treating everyone on Bluesky well, especially those who may be handling more this year
December 25, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I hope this holiday season is treating everyone on Bluesky well, especially those who may be handling more this year
Time for pumpkins to be composted and jolly decorations to go up
November 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Time for pumpkins to be composted and jolly decorations to go up
Reposted by Katherine T. Tyson
The UK is within spitting distance of having more murders portrayed annually on TV shows and movies set in the country than occur in real life
It's so incredible how low homicide rates are in Europe. The UK, with a population of 70 million people, had fewer than 600 murders in 2023.
www.connexionfrance.com/news/double-...
www.connexionfrance.com/news/double-...
October 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The UK is within spitting distance of having more murders portrayed annually on TV shows and movies set in the country than occur in real life
Happy Autumn Equinox Bluesky!
September 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happy Autumn Equinox Bluesky!
3D depiction of rainfall distribution across Great Britain.
England is a very dry place: London gets as much rain as Jerusalem.
With climate change, the south will need to prepare for even more acute water shortages.
England is a very dry place: London gets as much rain as Jerusalem.
With climate change, the south will need to prepare for even more acute water shortages.
September 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
3D depiction of rainfall distribution across Great Britain.
England is a very dry place: London gets as much rain as Jerusalem.
With climate change, the south will need to prepare for even more acute water shortages.
England is a very dry place: London gets as much rain as Jerusalem.
With climate change, the south will need to prepare for even more acute water shortages.
Canada could do something really smart on Monday by launching round two of their application for H1-B visa holders and their families.
www.canada.ca/en/immigrati...
www.canada.ca/en/immigrati...
September 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Canada could do something really smart on Monday by launching round two of their application for H1-B visa holders and their families.
www.canada.ca/en/immigrati...
www.canada.ca/en/immigrati...
The H1-B visa application fee increasing from $1000 to $100,000 a year could be a win for Canada
- Start ups could move to afford talent
- Companies could expand satellite offices to keep talent
- More medical professionals to meet backlogs
Now US research institutes really need satellite campuses
- Start ups could move to afford talent
- Companies could expand satellite offices to keep talent
- More medical professionals to meet backlogs
Now US research institutes really need satellite campuses
Trump signs proclamation imposing annual $100,000 fee on H-1B visas
Move deals potentially major blow to US tech industry, which relies heavily on workers from India and China
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The H1-B visa application fee increasing from $1000 to $100,000 a year could be a win for Canada
- Start ups could move to afford talent
- Companies could expand satellite offices to keep talent
- More medical professionals to meet backlogs
Now US research institutes really need satellite campuses
- Start ups could move to afford talent
- Companies could expand satellite offices to keep talent
- More medical professionals to meet backlogs
Now US research institutes really need satellite campuses
I don’t even like Jimmy Kimmel, but solidarity from across the pond.
September 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I don’t even like Jimmy Kimmel, but solidarity from across the pond.
😮💨
Europe stands with Estonia in the face of Russia’s latest violation of our airspace.
We will respond to every provocation with determination while investing in a stronger Eastern flank.
We will respond to every provocation with determination while investing in a stronger Eastern flank.
September 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
😮💨
If you see this, quote the energy you bring to Bluesky.
September 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
If you see this, quote the energy you bring to Bluesky.
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We're halfway between the IPCC 6th and 7th Assessment Reports, and an international team of 61 scientists updated some of the key metrics used in the reports. As I wrote for @climateconnections.bsky.social, the findings were pretty bleak, but there are some glimmers of hope 🧵 (1/6)
🔥 The world’s top climate scientists have found that global warming is accelerating. Oceans are rising faster than ever, and the 1.5°C target is slipping away, but there’s still a narrow path forward. #ClimateAction
Climate change is accelerating, scientists find in ‘grim’ report » Yale Climate Connections
They warn that humanity is just three years from overshooting the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target, with seas rising faster than ever. But the report also contains a little bit of good news.
yaleclimateconnections.org
September 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We're halfway between the IPCC 6th and 7th Assessment Reports, and an international team of 61 scientists updated some of the key metrics used in the reports. As I wrote for @climateconnections.bsky.social, the findings were pretty bleak, but there are some glimmers of hope 🧵 (1/6)
Reposted by Katherine T. Tyson
Finally some good news for the WTO: the fish subsidies pact will enter into force next week! The bad news: it'll lapse unless the second part of the pact is not agreed in 4 years. But hey you can't have everything. More from Borderlex WTO guru @chrishorseman.bsky.social borderlex.net/2025/09/11/w...
WTO fisheries subsidies agreement to enter into force - Borderlex
The World Trade Organization's agreement on fisheries subsidies is set to enter into force next week, when the number of countries ratifying the deal moves above the required two-thirds of the organis...
borderlex.net
September 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Finally some good news for the WTO: the fish subsidies pact will enter into force next week! The bad news: it'll lapse unless the second part of the pact is not agreed in 4 years. But hey you can't have everything. More from Borderlex WTO guru @chrishorseman.bsky.social borderlex.net/2025/09/11/w...
I’m so ready for crisp walks under yellowing leaves 🍂
September 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I’m so ready for crisp walks under yellowing leaves 🍂
This is psychological torture.
The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences.
AI 'deadbots' are persuasive — and researchers say they're primed for monetization
The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences.
n.pr
August 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This is psychological torture.
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I’m very excited to share that my paper “Cleavage theory meets civil society: A framework and research agenda” with @eborbath.bsky.social & Swen Hutter has now been published online in @wepsocial.bsky.social (w/ open access funding thanks to @wzb.bsky.social!)
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I’m very excited to share that my paper “Cleavage theory meets civil society: A framework and research agenda” with @eborbath.bsky.social & Swen Hutter has now been published online in @wepsocial.bsky.social (w/ open access funding thanks to @wzb.bsky.social!)
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Scare Snoop Dogg
Post a gay
Post a gay
August 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Scare Snoop Dogg
Post a gay
Post a gay
When you play stupid games
For the coming year, China has booked ZERO shipments of US soybeans. (Per Bloomberg and Farm Policy News, links below.)
Who could have predicted that bad tariff policy would wreck the US soybean market?
Especially when this same admin blew up commodity markets with tariffs in 2018? A mystery!
Who could have predicted that bad tariff policy would wreck the US soybean market?
Especially when this same admin blew up commodity markets with tariffs in 2018? A mystery!
August 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
When you play stupid games