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Marci Baranski

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🛰️Methane, agriculture, science policy @ UNEP's IMEO 📍DC, previously Bangkok, Chicago, & AZ. 📖Author of The Globalization of Wheat: A Critical History of the Green Revolution 🌾

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Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · Oct 19

I wrote The Globalization of Wheat: A Critical History of the Green Revolution. It's about how narratives shape science and international development, science policy, and how good intentions can still lead to injustices.

upittpress.org/books/978082...

Screenshot of a book cover for The Globalization of Wheat: A critical history of the green revolution by Marci R. Baranski.

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Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 2d

Two out of the past three days my baby's stroller was almost hit by a car turning too fast (or illegally on red) into a crosswalk. I love DC but these streets are not safe 😔

Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 3d

Decided to update my headshot. Going back to work in a week and feeling ready for a fresh start 🌈🌞

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Ahhhhh @nerdjpg.com · 4d

Trying to not weigh in on this ai discussion but it’s important to remember technology exists in a political economic context and what a tech “is” and whether it is a net positive or even useful to most people is largely contingent on that context

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Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 4d

My baby doesn't like hats, which unfortunately really limits our Halloween options 😫 We went to a neighborhood costume exchange and got her a pretty cool handmade lobster costume though! 🦞

Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 4d

Nice one! 💪🏻

Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 4d

Pretty kitty!

Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 7d

I think today is a good day for me to make apple cheddar scones!

Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 9d

This is great news. Air quality is consistently very bad in cities in Nepal. I hope this helps!

Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 9d

Everyone knows about Norway but few know this:

Nepal has quietly become an EV hot spot.

In 2024, more than 70% of newly imported four-wheeler passenger vehicles were electric, up from just 250 EVs nationwide in 2020 to over 13,000 today.

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Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 11d

That looks amazing!

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IngerAndersen.bsky.social @ingerandersen.bsky.social · 13d

The toxic environmental legacy of the Ukraine war will be felt for generations.

@unep.org continues to support Ukraine, and other conflict countries, with these environmental impacts.

On sidelines of #UNGA, pleased to meet Oleksii Sobolev, Ukraine's Minister of Economy, Environment & Agriculture.

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Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 13d

I'm back in DC now, where's it's rainy week!

Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 14d

Me too, and the fun thing is that baby starts crying when I sneeze 🤧

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Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 14d

Curious what's inside? Check out this review by Madhumita Saha (open access) issues.org/green-revolu...

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Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 14d

Hey Bluesky, I've got six copies of my book left for sale. Happy to sign and send for $45 to anywhere in the US! Send me a DM if interested! 🗃️ #envhist #histsci #philsci

Six copies of the book, The Globalization of Wheat

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NPR @npr.org · 16d

The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food

The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

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Andreas Sieber @andreassieber.bsky.social · 16d

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📈 Planned production is double what’s compatible with 1.5°C in 2030.
11 of the world’s top 20 producers have increased their production plans since 2023.
🛢️ Oil and gas are set to keep rising well past 2030 under current government strategies.

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Andreas Sieber @andreassieber.bsky.social · 16d

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💥 Probably the most important table you will see this month: The #ProductionGapReport is out and shows which governments still plan ~120% more #fossilfuel production by 2030 than under a 1.5°C #climate pathway, up from 110% in 2023.

productiongap.org/2025report/

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Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 17d

Yep! It's a Michigan treat.

Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 18d

Yes he is 😂

Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 18d

We've been watching Detroiters and my hubby never had a Boston Cooker, so we had to. We agreed the rum (not too much) actually improved it.

Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 18d

I'll have four Boston Coolers, but put some booze in 'em.

A tray with four mixed drinks, a can of Vernors, and two tiny bottles of Bacardi rum.

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Leland Renato Grigoli, PhD @mappermundi.bsky.social · 27d

Do you have anyone with writing and editing experience who wants to come work for me? #medievalsky please share widely!

University of the District of Columbia - University Writer/Editor

University Writer/Editor at University of the District of Columbia

udc.applicantstack.com

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Marci Baranski @ecomarci.bsky.social · 21d

Obviously D, but B is a sleeper hit for carbo-loading. Pasta, pierogi, cinnamon buns... Plus I had some amazing food in Kyiv and Vilnius this year.

Brilliant Maps @brilliantmaps.bsky.social · 22d

For the rest of your life, you can only eat food from one of these regions. Which do you choose?

For more maps: brilliantmaps.beehiiv.com/s...

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Stuti Mishra @stuti.bsky.social · 21d

Delhi's severe air pollution is causing black crusts to form on the 17th-century Red Fort, threatening its intricate carvings and accelerating its decay

@the-independent.com

www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Delhi’s toxic air is turning iconic Red Fort black, scientists warn

Black crusts up to half a millimetre thick found on walls exposed to heavy traffic

www.independent.co.uk

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Akshat Rathi @akshatrathi.bsky.social · 21d

This is a direct result of EU's carbon tariffs. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

India to Spend $570 Million to Help Steel Companies Decarbonize

India plans to roll out a 50 billion rupee ($570 million) program to encourage steel producers to cut emissions, a top government official said.

www.bloomberg.com

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