Natasha Vizcarra
@natashavizcarra.bsky.social
Freelance science journalist | Earth science, conservation, wildlife | cat mom + plant nerd | words mine | tracking interesting research, posting new stories, sharing resources | www.natashavizcarra.com
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Have you been thinking about applying for our fellowship? The deadline is this Wed, Oct. 1. Join us to learn to structure and mix radio stories, participate in group edits, and pitch your own pieces for the show. bit.ly/38WSNey
Fellowships - This American Life
Our fellowship program focuses on every facet of producing this show.
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September 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Have you been thinking about applying for our fellowship? The deadline is this Wed, Oct. 1. Join us to learn to structure and mix radio stories, participate in group edits, and pitch your own pieces for the show. bit.ly/38WSNey
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What do journalism and life expenses have in common? You can't put them on pause. No one at @sn-media-guild.bsky.social wants to drag this out. We just want a fair contract.
#UnionSolidarity #FairContractNow
#UnionSolidarity #FairContractNow
What's the 411 on SNMG's bargaining efforts? We've been in negotiations for 411 days. We've been checking our messages, but still don't have a fair contract with @society4science.bsky.social.
#laborrights #faircontractNOW #unionstrong
#laborrights #faircontractNOW #unionstrong
June 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
What do journalism and life expenses have in common? You can't put them on pause. No one at @sn-media-guild.bsky.social wants to drag this out. We just want a fair contract.
#UnionSolidarity #FairContractNow
#UnionSolidarity #FairContractNow
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Tune in Wednesday: How are recent disasters affecting the costs of housing, insurance rates, and decisions by communities on whether to move away from at-risk areas?
Moderated by @americaadapts.bsky.social podcast host Doug Parsons.
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#wildfire #housing #caleg
Moderated by @americaadapts.bsky.social podcast host Doug Parsons.
Register:
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#wildfire #housing #caleg
June 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Tune in Wednesday: How are recent disasters affecting the costs of housing, insurance rates, and decisions by communities on whether to move away from at-risk areas?
Moderated by @americaadapts.bsky.social podcast host Doug Parsons.
Register:
ccst.us/register-hou...
#wildfire #housing #caleg
Moderated by @americaadapts.bsky.social podcast host Doug Parsons.
Register:
ccst.us/register-hou...
#wildfire #housing #caleg
...aand I just put up shade cloth to protect my veggies
May 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
...aand I just put up shade cloth to protect my veggies
The work is mysterious and important at Ikea, Centennial. I thought I saw a red head wearing a #Grakappan. #severance
May 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The work is mysterious and important at Ikea, Centennial. I thought I saw a red head wearing a #Grakappan. #severance
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The new code takes effect January 1, 2026. In the meantime, all Californians can take steps to harden their homes against wildfires. To learn more visit ReadyforWildfire.org.
#WildfireSafety #HomeResilience #ReadyForWildfire #WildfirePreparedness
#WildfireSafety #HomeResilience #ReadyForWildfire #WildfirePreparedness
Home - Ready for Wildfire CAL FIRE Safety & Preparedness Tips
Equip yourself with CAL FIRE's wildfire safety tips and tools. Learn to protect your home and community in California. Start today!
ReadyforWildfire.org
March 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The new code takes effect January 1, 2026. In the meantime, all Californians can take steps to harden their homes against wildfires. To learn more visit ReadyforWildfire.org.
#WildfireSafety #HomeResilience #ReadyForWildfire #WildfirePreparedness
#WildfireSafety #HomeResilience #ReadyForWildfire #WildfirePreparedness
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When the US Federal Emergency Management Agency removed a map of future climate hazards from its website, researchers built their own version.
US scientists rebuild climate risk map deleted from government site
When the US Federal Emergency Management Agency removed a map of future climate hazards from its website, researchers built their own version
www.newscientist.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
When the US Federal Emergency Management Agency removed a map of future climate hazards from its website, researchers built their own version.
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One of the people fired from NOAA today is the director of the Ocean Acidification Program. That program also leads the U.S. government's effort on marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). The destruction of American science is incomprehensible.
Home - NOAA Ocean Acidification Program
NOAA's Ocean Acidification Program prepares us for the impacts of ocean acidification through research and interdisciplinary partnerships.
oceanacidification.noaa.gov
February 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
One of the people fired from NOAA today is the director of the Ocean Acidification Program. That program also leads the U.S. government's effort on marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). The destruction of American science is incomprehensible.
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Hello—I am looking for first person essays by scientists and doctors that are relevant to the news to run in Slate. Pitches and submissions: [email protected]
February 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hello—I am looking for first person essays by scientists and doctors that are relevant to the news to run in Slate. Pitches and submissions: [email protected]
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𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐲 | Defense against embers takes center stage in this story on the simple acts homeowners can take to make a 𝐛𝐢𝐠 difference in protecting their homes against wildfire. Spoiler Alert! It starts with Zone 0.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
#DefensibleSpace #Zone0 #HomeHardening
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
#DefensibleSpace #Zone0 #HomeHardening
Simple actions can make a big difference to protect homes from fire
A 5-foot defensible space perimeter can protect homes from wildfires
www.usatoday.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐲 | Defense against embers takes center stage in this story on the simple acts homeowners can take to make a 𝐛𝐢𝐠 difference in protecting their homes against wildfire. Spoiler Alert! It starts with Zone 0.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
#DefensibleSpace #Zone0 #HomeHardening
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
#DefensibleSpace #Zone0 #HomeHardening
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This is being broadcast on YouTube here:
February 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This is being broadcast on YouTube here:
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This is Drake. He is very happy to see you. Saw you about five minutes ago, but is thrilled it's happening again. 12/10
January 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This is Drake. He is very happy to see you. Saw you about five minutes ago, but is thrilled it's happening again. 12/10
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This is Lucy. She likes to bring her human random objects every time they take a bath. 13/10 a thoughtful queen
January 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This is Lucy. She likes to bring her human random objects every time they take a bath. 13/10 a thoughtful queen
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Register now for a noon TODAY webinar with state leaders on the ongoing threats and the road to recovery from the Los Angeles fires. #lafires ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Register now for a noon TODAY webinar with state leaders on the ongoing threats and the road to recovery from the Los Angeles fires. #lafires ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Climate change is making Los Angeles more flammable.
A new study from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group has found that climate change has made the dry conditions fueling LA’s fires 35% more likely. As global temperatures continue to rise, these conditions will become even more frequent.
A new study from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group has found that climate change has made the dry conditions fueling LA’s fires 35% more likely. As global temperatures continue to rise, these conditions will become even more frequent.
How did climate change affect LA fires? What the scientists say
The unusually dry winter weather for LA, caused by climate change, meant fires had lots of fuel to burn through
www.climatechangenews.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Climate change is making Los Angeles more flammable.
A new study from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group has found that climate change has made the dry conditions fueling LA’s fires 35% more likely. As global temperatures continue to rise, these conditions will become even more frequent.
A new study from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group has found that climate change has made the dry conditions fueling LA’s fires 35% more likely. As global temperatures continue to rise, these conditions will become even more frequent.
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The majority of people who responded to a poll in Nature say they’re now using Bluesky. They’re using it to connect with other scientists, keep up to date with other research or researchers, and promote their own research. 🧪
Bluesky’s science takeover: 70% of Nature poll respondents use platform
Roughly 6,000 readers answered our poll, with many declaring that Bluesky was nicer, kinder and less antagonistic to science than X.
go.nature.com
January 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The majority of people who responded to a poll in Nature say they’re now using Bluesky. They’re using it to connect with other scientists, keep up to date with other research or researchers, and promote their own research. 🧪
#KidLit peeps: Do not go gentle into that good night. Re-invest in your craft and join the annual MSWL Day on its first official Bluesky iteration on Feb 12.
Newbie?
1: Follow @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social
2: Follow their starter packs
3: Visit www.manuscriptwishlist.com for more info.
Newbie?
1: Follow @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social
2: Follow their starter packs
3: Visit www.manuscriptwishlist.com for more info.
January 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
#KidLit peeps: Do not go gentle into that good night. Re-invest in your craft and join the annual MSWL Day on its first official Bluesky iteration on Feb 12.
Newbie?
1: Follow @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social
2: Follow their starter packs
3: Visit www.manuscriptwishlist.com for more info.
Newbie?
1: Follow @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social
2: Follow their starter packs
3: Visit www.manuscriptwishlist.com for more info.
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If you’re covering a local issue such as a weather event, an environmental debate, or a city council decision, think about what information will be valuable to your audience. Get your science reporting quick tips here. 🧪
Planning Interviews with Scientist Sources - The Open Notebook
Interviewing scientists may seem overwhelming at first, but it isn’t fundamentally different from talking with other sources. A little planning can help ensure that your time with researchers and othe...
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January 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If you’re covering a local issue such as a weather event, an environmental debate, or a city council decision, think about what information will be valuable to your audience. Get your science reporting quick tips here. 🧪
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January 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
If you can, please give to the Pasadena Humane Society to help them care for #pets who have been injured and/or separated from their humans by the #lawildfires.
give.pasadenahumane.org/fire
Pasadena Humane | Compassionate Care for Animals Since 1903
Pasadena Humane is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization that provides animal care and services for homeless and owned animals in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
pasadenahumane.org
January 12, 2025 at 1:52 AM
If you can, please give to the Pasadena Humane Society to help them care for #pets who have been injured and/or separated from their humans by the #lawildfires.
give.pasadenahumane.org/fire
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And of course World Central Kitchen worldcentralkitchen.org who are already on the ground in SoCal feeding people.
January 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
And of course World Central Kitchen worldcentralkitchen.org who are already on the ground in SoCal feeding people.
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And this organization is helping animals who have been displaced by these fires. Donate if you have the desire or means to donate.
pasadenahumane.org/eaton-canyon...
pasadenahumane.org/eaton-canyon...
Eaton Canyon Fire Update - Pasadena Humane
Eaton Fire Update: We have taken in over 100 animals overnight and are continuing to take in animals for emergency boarding. Due to the proximity of the evacuation zones, we […]
pasadenahumane.org
January 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
And this organization is helping animals who have been displaced by these fires. Donate if you have the desire or means to donate.
pasadenahumane.org/eaton-canyon...
pasadenahumane.org/eaton-canyon...
I'm covering #AMS2025 virtually next week, but passing this on to scientists attending the conference.
We will be at AMS2025! Join Climate Science Legal Defense Fund for:
- Navigating New Frontiers of Scientific Advocacy
- Free, confidential 1:1 legal consultations with a CSLDF attorney
More info at csldf.org/events
- Navigating New Frontiers of Scientific Advocacy
- Free, confidential 1:1 legal consultations with a CSLDF attorney
More info at csldf.org/events
January 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I'm covering #AMS2025 virtually next week, but passing this on to scientists attending the conference.