Kelly Chauvin
@ecologistkelly.bsky.social
Ecologist/educator. PhD. Appalachian born and raised. Residing in unceded Muwekma Ohlone territory. Trying to be a good guest.
Diversity makes us resilient. Kindness is strength. Climate change doesn’t care if you believe in it or not.
Diversity makes us resilient. Kindness is strength. Climate change doesn’t care if you believe in it or not.
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The Trump Administration's plan to dismantle the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social is senseless & dangerous.
It would weaken weather forecasting, climate research, & the science that keeps people safe.
We urge that this plan be abandoned.
Call Congress to #SaveNCAR today. buff.ly/7ka1BQA
It would weaken weather forecasting, climate research, & the science that keeps people safe.
We urge that this plan be abandoned.
Call Congress to #SaveNCAR today. buff.ly/7ka1BQA
Save NCAR from being dismantled today!
The Trump Administration has vowed to dissolve the center that provides critical extreme weather and climate data for our nation.
buff.ly
December 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Trump Administration's plan to dismantle the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social is senseless & dangerous.
It would weaken weather forecasting, climate research, & the science that keeps people safe.
We urge that this plan be abandoned.
Call Congress to #SaveNCAR today. buff.ly/7ka1BQA
It would weaken weather forecasting, climate research, & the science that keeps people safe.
We urge that this plan be abandoned.
Call Congress to #SaveNCAR today. buff.ly/7ka1BQA
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
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@nationalacademies.org seeking experts by Dec 15 in
Ecology
Biodiversity, ecosys services, env change
Ag
Conservation biophysical sci
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Env social sci + human-nature interaction
SciComm
for a technical review of United by Nature
survey.alchemer.com/s3/8589587/R...
Ecology
Biodiversity, ecosys services, env change
Ag
Conservation biophysical sci
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Env social sci + human-nature interaction
SciComm
for a technical review of United by Nature
survey.alchemer.com/s3/8589587/R...
![The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking suggestions for experts to serve on an independent ad hoc committee that will conduct a technical review of the draft United by Nature assessment [nas.us8.list-manage.com] report. United by Nature has asked the National Academies to conduct this review of the draft assessment.
The United by Nature assessment aims to provide a holistic evaluation of U.S. lands, waters, wildlife, and the benefits they provide. The review committee will consist of approximately 12–16 volunteer experts with relevant expertise. Suggested individuals may also be considered as potential peer reviewers for future publications stemming from this effort.
Individuals who have served as contributors to the United by Nature assessment—including authors, chapter leads, advisory board members, technical contributors, or members of the secretariat—are not eligible to participate on the review committee.
We are seeking nominations with expertise in the following areas:
Ecology or evolutionary biology
Biodiversity, ecosystem services, and environmental change
Agriculture
Conservation-relevant biophysical sciences
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Environmental social science and human-nature interactions
Science communication
Please submit suggestions by December 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:peaoldbabwit6utzwks2efqp/bafkreidnt3prr4m34u7rznazudipiwvzimptkldjgulenzh2dr26vvkh4u@jpeg)
December 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
@nationalacademies.org seeking experts by Dec 15 in
Ecology
Biodiversity, ecosys services, env change
Ag
Conservation biophysical sci
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Env social sci + human-nature interaction
SciComm
for a technical review of United by Nature
survey.alchemer.com/s3/8589587/R...
Ecology
Biodiversity, ecosys services, env change
Ag
Conservation biophysical sci
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Env social sci + human-nature interaction
SciComm
for a technical review of United by Nature
survey.alchemer.com/s3/8589587/R...
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You can help make the Fifth National Climate Assessment easier to find. Watch this short video to learn how. #ClimateForUs
November 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
You can help make the Fifth National Climate Assessment easier to find. Watch this short video to learn how. #ClimateForUs
So…it’s been more or less a corrupt oligarchy, save for a few notable exceptions, for a while now? Might be faster to create a list of who ISN’T corrupted by this!
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
So…it’s been more or less a corrupt oligarchy, save for a few notable exceptions, for a while now? Might be faster to create a list of who ISN’T corrupted by this!
Wondering about how many people got the guillotine during the French Revolution today, apropos nothing…. 🤔
November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Wondering about how many people got the guillotine during the French Revolution today, apropos nothing…. 🤔
Don’t look away- it’s too important
With current pledges, the world's on track for 2.6°C of warming in 2100 compared to preindustrial levels.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Don’t look away- it’s too important
He needs to be impeached today.
What We Know About Epstein’s Emails Alleging That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
What We Know About Epstein’s Emails Alleging That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
What We Know About Epstein’s Emails Alleging That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
He needs to be impeached today.
What We Know About Epstein’s Emails Alleging That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
What We Know About Epstein’s Emails Alleging That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
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We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
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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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
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Firing RFK Jr would unburden a lot of overworked mitochondria in this country
August 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Firing RFK Jr would unburden a lot of overworked mitochondria in this country
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Grok showed up in my Tesla this morning, and started speaking to me without me trying to trigger it.
I saw a tab called "conspiracy theories", clicked it and asked Grok about climate change.
This is what Elon Musk is telling Tesla drivers about climate change.
I saw a tab called "conspiracy theories", clicked it and asked Grok about climate change.
This is what Elon Musk is telling Tesla drivers about climate change.
August 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Grok showed up in my Tesla this morning, and started speaking to me without me trying to trigger it.
I saw a tab called "conspiracy theories", clicked it and asked Grok about climate change.
This is what Elon Musk is telling Tesla drivers about climate change.
I saw a tab called "conspiracy theories", clicked it and asked Grok about climate change.
This is what Elon Musk is telling Tesla drivers about climate change.
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“In his second administration, President Donald Trump is not just approaching climate science with skepticism. Instead, his administration is moving to destroy the methods by which his or any future administration can respond to climate change.“
Analysis: The US government has declared war on the very idea of climate change | CNN Politics
Americans are used to whiplash in their climate policy. The US has been in and out and in and out again of the key Paris climate agreement over the past four presidencies.
www.cnn.com
August 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“In his second administration, President Donald Trump is not just approaching climate science with skepticism. Instead, his administration is moving to destroy the methods by which his or any future administration can respond to climate change.“
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This is so dumb it makes my head hurt
HUGE: The Trump administration will no longer permit any solar or wind projects on federal lands unless they produce more energy-per-acre than coal, gas or nuclear power plants.
Solar and wind literally produce less energy per acre, so simply this may just kill off any project on federal lands.
Solar and wind literally produce less energy per acre, so simply this may just kill off any project on federal lands.
Interior Order Chokes Off Permits for Solar and Wind on Federal Lands
The department creates a seemingly impossible new permitting criteria for renewable energy.
heatmap.news
August 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This is so dumb it makes my head hurt
The deepest ecosystem yet discovered…so perhaps let’s have a little humility and not mine it immediately ?
This surprisingly relaxing footage is from SIX MILES under the ocean – and it’s the deepest ecosystem yet discovered
August 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The deepest ecosystem yet discovered…so perhaps let’s have a little humility and not mine it immediately ?
Honestly the fact that the ocean can just absorb so much of that energy - as if we needed another reason to love her 🌊 please stay safe and well away from the coast for anyone in the affected zones…
July 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Honestly the fact that the ocean can just absorb so much of that energy - as if we needed another reason to love her 🌊 please stay safe and well away from the coast for anyone in the affected zones…
Some important clarifications for my West Coast peeps - btw, you should follow Daniel if you are interested in excellent weather reporting and analysis!
PSA: Despite apparently widespread confusion, a Tsunami Advisory specifically means that a tsunami has been generated *but is not expected to be large/destructive at a particular location*. It is not inherently an "upgrade" to a Tsunami Watch (as a Tsunami Warning would be).
July 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Some important clarifications for my West Coast peeps - btw, you should follow Daniel if you are interested in excellent weather reporting and analysis!
Haven’t watched South Park for 20 years or so but just caught the first episode of the new season- might be time to tune in again! 😂
July 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Haven’t watched South Park for 20 years or so but just caught the first episode of the new season- might be time to tune in again! 😂
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Article 54 of the 1977 Geneva Convention Protocol I.
1. Starvation of civilians as a method of warfare is prohibited.
1. Starvation of civilians as a method of warfare is prohibited.
July 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Article 54 of the 1977 Geneva Convention Protocol I.
1. Starvation of civilians as a method of warfare is prohibited.
1. Starvation of civilians as a method of warfare is prohibited.
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The monitoring station on Mauna Loa provides the longest direct measurements of CO2 in the atmosphere.
Trump wants to shut it down, which is like taking the batteries out of your screaming smoke alarm and pretending the house isn't on fire. #climatechange
Trump wants to shut it down, which is like taking the batteries out of your screaming smoke alarm and pretending the house isn't on fire. #climatechange
July 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The monitoring station on Mauna Loa provides the longest direct measurements of CO2 in the atmosphere.
Trump wants to shut it down, which is like taking the batteries out of your screaming smoke alarm and pretending the house isn't on fire. #climatechange
Trump wants to shut it down, which is like taking the batteries out of your screaming smoke alarm and pretending the house isn't on fire. #climatechange
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We’ve collapsed ecosystems on land. Now we’re prepping to do it underwater. Deep-sea mining isn’t a risk. It’s a certainty. The only question is how many ecosystems we destroy before admitting it.
apple.news/A7g0VOp1hQ4u...
apple.news/A7g0VOp1hQ4u...
As Interest in Deep-Sea Mining Grows, Scientists Raise Alarms About the Possible Ecological Consequences — Smithsonian Magazine
Gathering minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from the seabed could affect everything from sponges to whales. The long-term effects of these extractions remain uncertain
apple.news
July 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We’ve collapsed ecosystems on land. Now we’re prepping to do it underwater. Deep-sea mining isn’t a risk. It’s a certainty. The only question is how many ecosystems we destroy before admitting it.
apple.news/A7g0VOp1hQ4u...
apple.news/A7g0VOp1hQ4u...
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Geoengineering is the climate equivalent of launching nukes to stop wildfires. Desperate, untested, and likely to backfire—especially when global cooperation is a fantasy. When one nation goes rogue, it won’t save the world. It may finish it.
apple.news/AnpUesHFhTDm...
apple.news/AnpUesHFhTDm...
Why we urgently need to talk about geoengineering — New Scientist
Geoengineering may be a bad idea, but the alternative could be worse
apple.news
July 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Geoengineering is the climate equivalent of launching nukes to stop wildfires. Desperate, untested, and likely to backfire—especially when global cooperation is a fantasy. When one nation goes rogue, it won’t save the world. It may finish it.
apple.news/AnpUesHFhTDm...
apple.news/AnpUesHFhTDm...
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I’ll say it again: It was a huge mistake for Congress to abolish itself.
June 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I’ll say it again: It was a huge mistake for Congress to abolish itself.
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“Veep” but they’re going to kill us all.
June 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“Veep” but they’re going to kill us all.