Paul Selmants
@biogeocycle.net
Ecosystem scientist, bike nerd, transit fan.
Research on forests, carbon and climate change.
Opinions my own.
📍San Francisco, CA
https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/paul-c-selmants
Research on forests, carbon and climate change.
Opinions my own.
📍San Francisco, CA
https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/paul-c-selmants
It’s a sunny day, the gang’s all here …
December 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It’s a sunny day, the gang’s all here …
OK, looks like I can go back to work tomorrow. Also, whoever wrote the text for this email violated the Hatch Act.
November 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
OK, looks like I can go back to work tomorrow. Also, whoever wrote the text for this email violated the Hatch Act.
Every year or so, the guys from the tire shop behind our place change the mural on the side of their building. This new one isn’t quite finished but it’s a banger so far.
October 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Every year or so, the guys from the tire shop behind our place change the mural on the side of their building. This new one isn’t quite finished but it’s a banger so far.
The giant blimp hangar at Moffett Field got a new skin, now it looks like something from David Lynch’s Dune movie.
September 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The giant blimp hangar at Moffett Field got a new skin, now it looks like something from David Lynch’s Dune movie.
OK, these budget cuts have gotten ridiculous.
September 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
OK, these budget cuts have gotten ridiculous.
Kimchi risotto. Don’t you dare judge me.
July 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Kimchi risotto. Don’t you dare judge me.
Been kinda angry jealous at everybody posting they got @kashana.bsky.social’s book in the mail these last couple days - finally got mine today!
July 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Been kinda angry jealous at everybody posting they got @kashana.bsky.social’s book in the mail these last couple days - finally got mine today!
This is where you can pick up your NASA bike.
July 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This is where you can pick up your NASA bike.
Pride, Dolores Park, SF. Love this city.
June 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Pride, Dolores Park, SF. Love this city.
I just canceled my climbing gym membership & this the confirmation I got:
June 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I just canceled my climbing gym membership & this the confirmation I got:
And this! Although it’s barely 90s ..
November 20, 2024 at 8:29 PM
And this! Although it’s barely 90s ..
Ten state ballot propositions and fifteen city/county props. Whew!
October 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Ten state ballot propositions and fifteen city/county props. Whew!
Just rode from Mountain View to San Francisco on a brand new electric Caltrain! Super smooth ride, quiet, and FAST. I think they’re still working out the HVAC kinks cuz the nice new roomy cars were a little warm. Overall, 9.99/10 - would recommend.
August 27, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Just rode from Mountain View to San Francisco on a brand new electric Caltrain! Super smooth ride, quiet, and FAST. I think they’re still working out the HVAC kinks cuz the nice new roomy cars were a little warm. Overall, 9.99/10 - would recommend.
Got together with our two neighbors and replaced our three separate gas water heaters with a single tank split system heat pump water heater. First step toward electrifying our little 3-unit building🔌
February 11, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Got together with our two neighbors and replaced our three separate gas water heaters with a single tank split system heat pump water heater. First step toward electrifying our little 3-unit building🔌
Happy belated International Clash Day to those who celebrate.
February 8, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Happy belated International Clash Day to those who celebrate.