Earthling
@ziyatong.bsky.social
Science broadcaster
Author of The Reality Bubble
New documentary: Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
Author of The Reality Bubble
New documentary: Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
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Earthling
@ziyatong.bsky.social
· Dec 20
Holy shit! Plastic People just made Variety’s list of Best Documentaries of 2024!!
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🛑The world is far off track on methane cuts.
A new #UN report shows countries are on pace to deliver only 8% reductions by 2030.
💀Methane is responsible for a 1/3 of global warming & drives lethal air pollution.
✍️ @stefananderson.bsky.social
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
A new #UN report shows countries are on pace to deliver only 8% reductions by 2030.
💀Methane is responsible for a 1/3 of global warming & drives lethal air pollution.
✍️ @stefananderson.bsky.social
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
World Falls Far Short Of Methane Cut Targets Halfway To 2030 Deadline - Health Policy Watch
First UN assessment since the 2021 Glasgow pledge shows methane cuts falling far short of targets needed to meet climate goals. Accelerated action could yield
healthpolicy-watch.news
November 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🛑The world is far off track on methane cuts.
A new #UN report shows countries are on pace to deliver only 8% reductions by 2030.
💀Methane is responsible for a 1/3 of global warming & drives lethal air pollution.
✍️ @stefananderson.bsky.social
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
A new #UN report shows countries are on pace to deliver only 8% reductions by 2030.
💀Methane is responsible for a 1/3 of global warming & drives lethal air pollution.
✍️ @stefananderson.bsky.social
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
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This is a great example of what not do to when you write a headline—especially a cover story.
This is irresponsible. He is not in science he’s against science. He’s killing people because he is so AGAINST science.
Press—do better. Do not repeat their messaging. Do not repeat the lies.
This is irresponsible. He is not in science he’s against science. He’s killing people because he is so AGAINST science.
Press—do better. Do not repeat their messaging. Do not repeat the lies.
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This is a great example of what not do to when you write a headline—especially a cover story.
This is irresponsible. He is not in science he’s against science. He’s killing people because he is so AGAINST science.
Press—do better. Do not repeat their messaging. Do not repeat the lies.
This is irresponsible. He is not in science he’s against science. He’s killing people because he is so AGAINST science.
Press—do better. Do not repeat their messaging. Do not repeat the lies.
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It is very hard to overstate the evil of the fossil fuel industry.
When people finally do figure it out, it may be too late to undo the damage.
When people finally do figure it out, it may be too late to undo the damage.
U.N. climate talks fizzle out 10 years after Paris accord
Nearly 200 countries at the U.N. climate summit reached a deal that didn’t include a road map to curtail use of fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It is very hard to overstate the evil of the fossil fuel industry.
When people finally do figure it out, it may be too late to undo the damage.
When people finally do figure it out, it may be too late to undo the damage.
Thank you for sharing this. The only note I’d wish to share is rather than “missed opportunities” and the “missed decade” I think many would agree that because of deliberate fossil fuel interference they were more accurately “derailed opportunities” and a “derailed decade”.
November 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Thank you for sharing this. The only note I’d wish to share is rather than “missed opportunities” and the “missed decade” I think many would agree that because of deliberate fossil fuel interference they were more accurately “derailed opportunities” and a “derailed decade”.
Exciting things happening next year: fossilfueltreaty.org/first-intern...
Colombia and The Netherlands Announce First International Conference for Fossil Fuel Phase Out — The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
fossilfueltreaty.org
November 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Exciting things happening next year: fossilfueltreaty.org/first-intern...
If the fossil fuel industry does not want to be mentioned in the COP texts then they shouldn’t be allowed to attend the event either. My 2 cents.
November 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
If the fossil fuel industry does not want to be mentioned in the COP texts then they shouldn’t be allowed to attend the event either. My 2 cents.
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
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X rolled out a new feature overnight showing where accounts are based. This network of “Trump-supporting independent women” that claimed to be “real Americans” are based in Thailand.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
November 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
X rolled out a new feature overnight showing where accounts are based. This network of “Trump-supporting independent women” that claimed to be “real Americans” are based in Thailand.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
This man literally wrote a book called “Values” and I cannot understand why he is not standing by them.
November 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This man literally wrote a book called “Values” and I cannot understand why he is not standing by them.
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A comprehensive rundown of the #COP30 shenanigans from @roycerk2.bsky.social. From what I saw, the Colombians were the only ones whose negotiators and civil society groups were on the same page, and they carried the whole world on their shoulders.
November 23, 2025 at 1:40 AM
A comprehensive rundown of the #COP30 shenanigans from @roycerk2.bsky.social. From what I saw, the Colombians were the only ones whose negotiators and civil society groups were on the same page, and they carried the whole world on their shoulders.
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End of fossil fuel era inches closer as #Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
- Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
End of fossil fuel era inches closer as #Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
- Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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It's the last day of COP30.
I'd be honoured if you'd take a moment to look through my latest missive on the topic of Canada's 180 on climate.
If you consider it worth sharing, please do.
Alt title: The Hypocrisy in having Value(s)
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o...
I'd be honoured if you'd take a moment to look through my latest missive on the topic of Canada's 180 on climate.
If you consider it worth sharing, please do.
Alt title: The Hypocrisy in having Value(s)
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o...
Carney’s calamitous course causes consternation at climate conference
Canada arrived at COP30 with empty hands, expressly moving backwards on almost every climate policy we’ve put in place since Paris.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It's the last day of COP30.
I'd be honoured if you'd take a moment to look through my latest missive on the topic of Canada's 180 on climate.
If you consider it worth sharing, please do.
Alt title: The Hypocrisy in having Value(s)
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o...
I'd be honoured if you'd take a moment to look through my latest missive on the topic of Canada's 180 on climate.
If you consider it worth sharing, please do.
Alt title: The Hypocrisy in having Value(s)
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o...
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Agree. I strongly believe that using AI to summarize information is a strong form of outsourcing your thinking.
Summarization is crystallizing your thoughts, and -- at least for topics you are still trying to learn -- you can't afford to let an LLM do that in your stead.
Summarization is crystallizing your thoughts, and -- at least for topics you are still trying to learn -- you can't afford to let an LLM do that in your stead.
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Agree. I strongly believe that using AI to summarize information is a strong form of outsourcing your thinking.
Summarization is crystallizing your thoughts, and -- at least for topics you are still trying to learn -- you can't afford to let an LLM do that in your stead.
Summarization is crystallizing your thoughts, and -- at least for topics you are still trying to learn -- you can't afford to let an LLM do that in your stead.
Huge congratulations, Sholeh!! You created such a terrific impact campaign!! 💗💗💗
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Huge congratulations, Sholeh!! You created such a terrific impact campaign!! 💗💗💗
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Excited to share that we won! My small but growing company, Good Measure Productions, is a silver Anthem Award winner for our work on the Plastic People doc impact campaign. Big shout out to @emmathedame.bsky.social, @rjcsmith.bsky.social, @ziyatong.bsky.social & team for their many talents!
November 21, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Excited to share that we won! My small but growing company, Good Measure Productions, is a silver Anthem Award winner for our work on the Plastic People doc impact campaign. Big shout out to @emmathedame.bsky.social, @rjcsmith.bsky.social, @ziyatong.bsky.social & team for their many talents!
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My latest article, my first time ever writing for MongaBay, summarizes some recent shark conservation science and what it means for the upcoming Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species COP
news.mongabay.com/2025/11/for-...
news.mongabay.com/2025/11/for-...
For sharks on the brink of extinction, CITES Appendix II isn’t protective enough (commentary)
Sharks are some of the most threatened animals on Earth, with approximately one-third of all species assessed as threatened with extinction on the IUCN Red List. These animals are not only older than ...
news.mongabay.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
My latest article, my first time ever writing for MongaBay, summarizes some recent shark conservation science and what it means for the upcoming Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species COP
news.mongabay.com/2025/11/for-...
news.mongabay.com/2025/11/for-...
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I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Tahrer. Tahrer worked in the beauty industry. Her family lost their home and her husband is ill. She is living in a tent with her four children, Muhammad (who just got a 93% on his high school exam), Hudhaifa, 16, Habiba, 14 and Elaf, 8.
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Tahrer. Tahrer worked in the beauty industry. Her family lost their home and her husband is ill. She is living in a tent with her four children, Muhammad (who just got a 93% on his high school exam), Hudhaifa, 16, Habiba, 14 and Elaf, 8.
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Essentially now any government that courts or aligns itself with the United States government from this point forward -- and specifically, the Trump administration -- is aligning its national identity with these values.
If WW2 mattered and what nooses mean are not "potential" matters of opinion.
If WW2 mattered and what nooses mean are not "potential" matters of opinion.
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
wapo.st
November 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Essentially now any government that courts or aligns itself with the United States government from this point forward -- and specifically, the Trump administration -- is aligning its national identity with these values.
If WW2 mattered and what nooses mean are not "potential" matters of opinion.
If WW2 mattered and what nooses mean are not "potential" matters of opinion.
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This is not awesome because many of these lease sales would be in the Arctic, where a Deepwater Horizon-style accident would be devastating for indigenous communities, the environment, and wildlife.
Interior proposes massive offshore leasing expansion
The schedule of lease sales proposed Thursday would allow new oil and gas drilling near California and Florida.
www.eenews.net
November 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
This is not awesome because many of these lease sales would be in the Arctic, where a Deepwater Horizon-style accident would be devastating for indigenous communities, the environment, and wildlife.
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How little plastic does it take to kill marine animals? Scientists have answers www.latimes.com/science/stor... 🦑🌎🧪
How little plastic does it take to kill marine animals? Scientists have answers
Ocean plastic kills sea creatures. For the first time, researchers set out to find out how much it takes. The answer: Surprisingly little.
www.latimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
How little plastic does it take to kill marine animals? Scientists have answers www.latimes.com/science/stor... 🦑🌎🧪
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So much for "Canada is back!".
🇨🇦 now seen as a global pariah state when it comes to climate action.
Canada Receives Fossil of the Day Award at COP30 Climate Summit www.theenergymix.com/canada-recei...
🇨🇦 now seen as a global pariah state when it comes to climate action.
Canada Receives Fossil of the Day Award at COP30 Climate Summit www.theenergymix.com/canada-recei...
Canada Receives Fossil of the Day Award at COP30 Climate Summit
Canada received Tuesday’s Fossil of the Day award at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil. The award, bestowed by Climate Action Network International, recognizes the country deemed to have done ...
www.theenergymix.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
So much for "Canada is back!".
🇨🇦 now seen as a global pariah state when it comes to climate action.
Canada Receives Fossil of the Day Award at COP30 Climate Summit www.theenergymix.com/canada-recei...
🇨🇦 now seen as a global pariah state when it comes to climate action.
Canada Receives Fossil of the Day Award at COP30 Climate Summit www.theenergymix.com/canada-recei...
