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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
@ayanaeliza.bsky.social
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Marine biologist, writer, policy nerd. Co-founder Urban Ocean Lab, think tank for the future of coastal cities. In love with climate solutions.
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · Feb 2
What a horrifying doozy these first two weeks of the Trump administration have been. YOWZA. I’ve been pacing myself by focusing on climate policy, since it’s nearly impossible to keep up with everything. Here, in @rollingstone.com, is what I’m thinking so far:

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What Now for Climate Under Trump? Act Locally
Trump is working to sabotage climate solutions — but there’s a lot regular people can do to push cities and states to fill the growing federal void.
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Sempervirens Fund @sempervirensfund.bsky.social · 19h
There’s still some tickets left for this amazing event! Join us for an uplifting evening with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of The New York Times bestseller, What if We Get it Right?: Visions of Climate Futures. @ayanaeliza.bsky.social

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/under-the-...
Promotional poster for a live event titled "Under the Redwoods" with the Sempervirens Fund, featuring Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. The image includes a person sitting by a tree, smiling, in a natural wooded setting. Details of the event are on the poster, scheduled for Wednesday, October 8.
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 19h
In 2021, I was a guest on Jane Goodall’s podcast. Today, I’m re-airing that conversation to share her voice, her wisdom, her abundant soft power, with you.

🐒 🌿🕊️ Listen here (wherever you get your pods): www.getitright.earth/podcast
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 20h
Et voila! Listen here. Www.Getitright.Earth/podcast
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Aw, Bill 🥰
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 1d
Recording a special Jane Goodall episode for the What If We Get It Right? podcast. Coming your way tomorrow — subscribe wherever you get your pods 🎙️ www.getitright.earth/podcast
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 2d
Two of the most common climate misconceptions I see, even among knowledgeable folks, are that (1) most people aren't worried about climate change, and (2) if they were, they'd act.

Not true! Data show (1) most people are worried, but (2) they won’t act if they don’t know what to do-and most don’t.
A map of the world showing how levels of worry in most countries are greater than 70%. Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, International Public Opinion on Climate Change, 2023.
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Nono Gigsta @nonogigsta.bsky.social · 3d
"...the future is not yet written. (...) We can choose a path of abundance, of justice, and of regeneration. And to make that future real, we need not only science and policy, but also culture and imagination."

@ayanaeliza.bsky.social for @atmosmag.bsky.social

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Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Why the Ocean Is a Very Big Deal | Atmos
The marine biologist co-hosted Atmos’ Blue Renaissance event during Climate Week NYC. She adapted her remarks for the op-ed below.
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Aaron Huertas @aaronhuertas.bsky.social · 3d
I always try to keep scale in mind with political action. This is about 3% of Italy's population. A U.S. equivalent would be ~10 million people.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4d
Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.
2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services
Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.
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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 3d
If you like yelling about misuse of the passive voice, THIS IS IT.
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CNN @cnn.com · 4d
Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken. https://cnn.it/4pPCXIt
37 people arrested and American kids separated from parents after ICE raid at Chicago apartments | CNN
Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 3d
In the spring, the Trump administration abruptly cut $500 million from an emergency food assistance program that delivered meat, dairy, eggs and produce to food banks across the country.

Thousands of planned deliveries were canceled without warning.
Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...
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Berkeley Rausser College of Natural Resources @natureatcal.bsky.social · 4d
There's still time to register for next Monday's Albright Lecture in Conservation. Marine biologist @ayanaeliza.bsky.social will discuss her new book “What If We Get It Right?" and speak with Dean David Ackerly and ASUC senator Bella Santos. events.berkeley.edu/RausserColle...
A portrait of Ayana Elizabeth Johnson The cover of Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's book, "What if We Get it Right?"
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 5d
According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.

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‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building
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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 6d
I knew, knew I had read something about finding away around this a month or two ago

" The RECOURSE Act would let the state withhold payments to the federal government only after it withholds funding for New York programs. "
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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 6d
hahaha you should look at how much he gutted the forest service
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Jennifer Molidor @jennifermolidor.bsky.social · 6d
Look at this crazy header on the US Forest Service website right now. On an official nonpartisan governmental website - a publicly funded agency.

Wild stuff.
Header for the US Forest Service website blames one political party for the shut down and claims the president is trying to keep the government open (on his terms only).
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 6d
An arrest of a person due entirely to the person having dark skin color is now known across the country as a "Kavanaugh stop," based on Justice Kavanaugh's justification of the practice. slate.com/news-and-pol...
There’s a New Lawsuit Against “Kavanaugh Stops.” It’s Absolutely Devastating.
These detentions, far from the “brief” inconvenience the justice described, are often lengthy, violent, and dangerous.
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 7d
This was such a great convo with @rewiringamerica.bsky.social’s CEO Ari Matusiak. And that is indeed my favorite quote. 🔌 Listen here: www.getitright.earth/podcast
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Rewiring America @rewiringamerica.bsky.social · 8d
“Get yourself a tax credit. Get yourself an electric coach. Get yourself a contractor. And get yourself something electric at the electric store.”

Our CEO Ari Matusiak joined @ayanaeliza.bsky.social's podcast to talk all things home electrification: ayanaelizabeth.substack.com/p/were-going...
We're going to the electric store with Ari Matusiak
Listen now | And get your clean energy tax credits before December 31st!
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Sempervirens Fund @sempervirensfund.bsky.social · 11d
Join us for an evening of community and ideas based in joy and possibility (doesn’t that sound especially good right now?) We can’t wait to gather Under the Redwoods and hear from the incredible @ayanaeliza.bsky.social! 🌲Tickets are selling quickly, don’t delay. www.eventbrite.com/e/under-the-...
Poster for "Under the Redwoods Live!" event by Sempervirens Fund on October 8, featuring marine biologist and author Aiyana Elizabeth. Image shows a person sitting on a bench, holding a book titled "What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures."
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Climate Mayors @climatemayors.bsky.social · 12d
We heard from incredible speakers, including Senator Brian Schatz and Dr. @ayanaeliza.bsky.social on building a more prosperous future. Our Chair, Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix, & Vice-Chair, Mayor Lauren McLean of Boise also spoke. 🎤
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Great LakesQ @qglpolicywonk.bsky.social · 12d
Great week at #climateweekNYC

Among best parts @ayanaeliza.bsky.social speaking to mayors, including our bi-national #GreatLakes mayors insisting on urgent action & noting the roles cities can play leading the way forward to build #sustainable & vibrant communities.
NYC Climate Week Ayana Elizabeth Johnson speaking to mayors.
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Jared Nielsen @jarednielsen.com · 13d
Packed house for @ayanaeliza.bsky.social, @jeffgoodell.bsky.social & Jainey Bavishi at @pioneerwork.bsky.social last night. How do we get it right? Vote and support scientists. Lotta love for the humble heatpump! Catch the convo on upcoming www.getitright.earth/podcast
Left to right: Jeff Goodell, Jainey Bavishi, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson at Pioneer Work for Climate Week NYC
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Sean O'Meara @seanomeara.bsky.social · 14d
In New York for Climate Mayor's meeting and to launch the Great Lakes Cities Economic Transformation Plan. Listening to Dr. Ayana Johnson author of "What if we got it Right". Very inspiring. @ayanaeliza.bsky.social #impactmultiplied
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 15d
So glad it’s useful!
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Carlye Peterson @dr-carlye.bsky.social · 15d
Loving this episode of What If We Get It Right? with @ayanaeliza.bsky.social & @samlmontano.bsky.social How To Prepare For Climate Disasters. My students will be listening to this episode this semester & you should too podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
How to Prepare for (Climate) Disasters 🚨, with Dr. Samantha Montano
Podcast Episode · WHAT IF WE GET IT RIGHT? · 09/18/2025 · 47m
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Emily Atkin @emorwee.bsky.social · 20d
The fossil fuel industry is behind most of the climate disinformation you see and hear today.

Charlie Kirk was no exception.
Charlie Kirk's extremism was fossil fueled
Big Oil's money gave Kirk a larger platform to spread baseless climate conspiracy theories—as well as other extremist views.
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Mark Gongloff @markgongloff.bsky.social · 28d
Welfare for an industry that makes hundreds of billions in profits and ravages the climate is civilizational self-harm. End it now.

Gift link to my @opinion.bloomberg.com column about the new study from @collinrees.bsky.social & @oilchange.bsky.social

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The US Is Giving Away $35 Billion a Year to Cook the Planet
Fossil-fuel producers should be taxed to defray the cost of climate change, not be given even larger subsidies.
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