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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Sep 2

☀️🌍🌗 Lunar Eclipse

☀️🌗🌍 Solar Eclipse

🌔☀️🌍 Apocalypse

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Dr Dr Oona Snoeyenbos-West @oonawest.bsky.social · Jul 26

It’s a Microbial World!

Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Jul 26

Scientists found an ocean microbe sugar that makes cancer cells explode via pyroptosis 💥🧬 A natural compound that kills tumors + boosts immunity—proof that nature holds powerful cures 🌊🌱 #CancerResearch #OceanScience #NatureHeals #BiotechBreakthrough

www.sciencedaily.com...

Cancer cells go up in flames—thanks to this deep-sea sugar

Scientists have discovered a sugar compound from deep-sea bacteria that can destroy cancer cells in a dramatic way. This natural substance, produced by microbes living in the ocean, causes cancer cells to undergo a fiery form of cell death, essentially making them self-destruct. In lab tests and in mice with liver cancer, the compound not only stopped tumors from growing, but also activated the immune system to fight back. This finding could pave the way for entirely new cancer treatments based on sugars from marine organisms.

www.sciencedaily.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Jul 26

:) thanks. Had to take a bit of a mental health break from the socials.

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Jul 26

Scientists found an ocean microbe sugar that makes cancer cells explode via pyroptosis 💥🧬 A natural compound that kills tumors + boosts immunity—proof that nature holds powerful cures 🌊🌱 #CancerResearch #OceanScience #NatureHeals #BiotechBreakthrough

www.sciencedaily.com...

Cancer cells go up in flames—thanks to this deep-sea sugar

Scientists have discovered a sugar compound from deep-sea bacteria that can destroy cancer cells in a dramatic way. This natural substance, produced by microbes living in the ocean, causes cancer cells to undergo a fiery form of cell death, essentially making them self-destruct. In lab tests and in mice with liver cancer, the compound not only stopped tumors from growing, but also activated the immune system to fight back. This finding could pave the way for entirely new cancer treatments based on sugars from marine organisms.

www.sciencedaily.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 29

Used EV batteries may hold far greater value than initially expected. The team aims to ensure components are given a second life, either as parts in batteries needing service and repair, or repurposed for energy storage systems with a lifespan of up to 15 additional years.

interestingengineeri...

Dead EV batteries get 15-year life with recycling breakthrough

Researchers have found a way to give used EV batteries a second life, extending their lifespan by up to 15 more years.

interestingengineering.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 29

By 2028, renewable energy is expected to constitute 37.4% of the U.S. utility-scale generation capacity, with solar and wind leading the growth.

Solar and wind combined contributed over 98% of all new electrical capacity installed in the U.S. in January 2025

en.softonic.com/arti...

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 28

Since solar and wind energy now cost less than oil and gas, some Democrats think the way to beat Big Oil is by building better, faster, cheaper alternatives, which just happen to be cleaner and stronger.

www.cnn.com/2025/03/...

The climate crisis will huff and puff, but these innovators are finding ways to stay standing | CNN

Welcome to the Age of Adaptation, when a growing number of people are coming to realize that the Big, Bad Climate Wolf isn’t going away – and is, in fact, only getting stronger.

www.cnn.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 28

4 Big benefits of rooftop solar energy.

1️⃣ Adds more clean energy

2️⃣ Reduces peak electricity demand by a lot, saving money

3️⃣ Boosts community resiliency

4️⃣ Reduces costs for Californians

environmentamerica.o...

Rooftop solar is a win-win: Protecting the environment and saving all ratepayers money

When you consider the benefits of rooftop solar, you may think of cleaner air, but customer solar also saves money, having saved $1.5 billion in 2024 alone.

environmentamerica.org

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 27

UC Davis researchers have documented evidence of chinook salmon returning to the Northern California creek where they were born for the first time ever, describing it as “a rare example” of a developing population in a species facing widespread declines across the state.

www.sfgate.com/local...

‘A big deal’: Salmon make a major comeback in Northern California creek

"I was totally stunned."

www.sfgate.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 26

“The core of it is about care, and kindness, and connection, and compassion, and generosity,” Hawken said. “That’s where regeneration starts.”

Hawken, author of Carbon: The Book of Life, argues that the climate movement is thinking about its work, and messaging, all wrong.

grist.org/language/p...

The climate movement is talking about carbon all wrong, a new book argues

In a new book, Paul Hawken writes that carbon isn’t the enemy, but the animating force of life.

grist.org

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 26

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 26

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said his administration remains committed to cutting emissions and expanding renewable energy, despite the federal government’s about face on climate.

“We are fighting every day in Colorado for cleaner air and to make progress on climate.”

insideclimatenews.or...

How Colorado Plans to Keep Momentum for Climate Action Under Second Trump Administration

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said his administration remains committed to cutting emissions and expanding renewable energy, despite the federal government’s about face on climate.

insideclimatenews.org

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 26

Used EV batteries may hold far greater value than initially expected. The team aims to ensure components are given a second life, either as parts in batteries needing service and repair, or repurposed for energy storage systems with a lifespan of up to 15 additional years.

interestingengineeri...

Dead EV batteries get 15-year life with recycling breakthrough

Researchers have found a way to give used EV batteries a second life, extending their lifespan by up to 15 more years.

interestingengineering.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 25

Since solar and wind energy now cost less than oil and gas, some Democrats think the way to beat Big Oil is by building better, faster, cheaper alternatives, which just happen to be cleaner and stronger.

www.cnn.com/2025/03/...

The climate crisis will huff and puff, but these innovators are finding ways to stay standing | CNN

Welcome to the Age of Adaptation, when a growing number of people are coming to realize that the Big, Bad Climate Wolf isn’t going away – and is, in fact, only getting stronger.

www.cnn.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 24

By 2028, renewable energy is expected to constitute 37.4% of the U.S. utility-scale generation capacity, with solar and wind leading the growth.

Solar and wind combined contributed over 98% of all new electrical capacity installed in the U.S. in January 2025

en.softonic.com/arti...

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 24

UC Davis researchers have documented evidence of chinook salmon returning to the Northern California creek where they were born for the first time ever, describing it as “a rare example” of a developing population in a species facing widespread declines across the state.

www.sfgate.com/local...

‘A big deal’: Salmon make a major comeback in Northern California creek

"I was totally stunned."

www.sfgate.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 24

4 Big benefits of rooftop solar energy.

1️⃣ Adds more clean energy

2️⃣ Reduces peak electricity demand by a lot, saving money

3️⃣ Boosts community resiliency

4️⃣ Reduces costs for Californians

environmentamerica.o...

Rooftop solar is a win-win: Protecting the environment and saving all ratepayers money

When you consider the benefits of rooftop solar, you may think of cleaner air, but customer solar also saves money, having saved $1.5 billion in 2024 alone.

environmentamerica.org

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 23

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said his administration remains committed to cutting emissions and expanding renewable energy, despite the federal government’s about face on climate.

“We are fighting every day in Colorado for cleaner air and to make progress on climate.”

insideclimatenews.or...

How Colorado Plans to Keep Momentum for Climate Action Under Second Trump Administration

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said his administration remains committed to cutting emissions and expanding renewable energy, despite the federal government’s about face on climate.

insideclimatenews.org

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 22

As Sadhguru puts it, “If your mind is clear, you can take the right actions for yourself, for society, and for the planet.”

Meditative practice can not only soothe eco-anxiety but also empower individuals and leaders to drive real sustainability change.

www.forbes.com/sites...

Could 7 Minutes Of Meditation Support Sustainable Action?

Meditation can shape how people think and engage with the world. Making it part of daily routine for just seven minutes could help influence sustainability decisions.

www.forbes.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 22

Switching from gas to electric? Here are 3 appliances that are easy to install

1️⃣ Battery induction stove🍳

2️⃣ Window heat pump🪟

3️⃣ Plug-in heat pump water heater🚿

www.npr.org/2025/03/...

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 22

Dr Alex Smalley hopes the results would serve as "renewed evidence for the importance of protecting healthy and functioning natural environments".

"This study highlights how virtual encounters can bring the healing potential of nature to people when they can't get outside."

www.bbc.com/news/art...

Exeter University study finds viewing nature reduces pain

The lead author of the study says he hopes it will be used for pain management in the future.

www.bbc.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 21

“The core of it is about care, and kindness, and connection, and compassion, and generosity,” Hawken said. “That’s where regeneration starts.”

Hawken, author of Carbon: The Book of Life, argues that the climate movement is thinking about its work, and messaging, all wrong.

grist.org/language/p...

The climate movement is talking about carbon all wrong, a new book argues

In a new book, Paul Hawken writes that carbon isn’t the enemy, but the animating force of life.

grist.org

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 20

“There is no turning back,” Kotek said in a statement.

“I guarantee that climate action will continue in Oregon, and that we will continue developing innovative solutions to confront the climate crisis and build a brighter future.”

www.oregonlive.com/p...

Oregon will continue ‘climate action’ despite EPA rollbacks, governor says - oregonlive.com

Oregon is one of a number of states that regulates greenhouse gas emissions and provides incentives for renewable energy.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 20

As Sadhguru puts it, “If your mind is clear, you can take the right actions for yourself, for society, and for the planet.”

Meditative practice can not only soothe eco-anxiety but also empower individuals and leaders to drive real sustainability change.

www.forbes.com/sites...

Could 7 Minutes Of Meditation Support Sustainable Action?

Meditation can shape how people think and engage with the world. Making it part of daily routine for just seven minutes could help influence sustainability decisions.

www.forbes.com

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Jon Corsiglia @joncors.bsky.social · Mar 19

Switching from gas to electric? Here are 3 appliances that are easy to install

1️⃣ Battery induction stove🍳

2️⃣ Window heat pump🪟

3️⃣ Plug-in heat pump water heater🚿

www.npr.org/2025/03/...

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