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Citizens' Climate Lobby @cclusa.org · 20h

The U.S. Forest Service has treated about 4 million fewer acres than this time last year. We're way behind on thinning, prescribed fire, and related actions.

www.eenews.net/articles/shr...

Shrinking Forest Service falls behind on wildfire prevention

"Operational challenges" have hampered the use of prescribed fire to reduce potential wildfire fuel, according to Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz.

www.eenews.net

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Darcy Pattison @darcypattison.bsky.social · 5d

Interested in bringing your children's book to market yourself? Check out this Kickstarter for PUBLISH! Going, going, gone! Monday is the last day. #kidlit #selfpublish kickstarter.com/projects/dar...

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Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 4d

Critique Feedback:
How do you evaluate the feedback you receive on your story. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/crit...

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · 4d

If you're ready to get serious about writing for children, here's a great opportunity!😍Application window for @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social 2026 mentor program is open til 11/3.
I'm excited to be on the mentor list again this year!
Here's the link: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...

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Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 2d

Submission Mistakes
Here are some common mistakes when submitting a picture book manuscript. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/subm...

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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 3d

Also, as an aside, contender for this month's headline hall of fame in the FT today.... www.ft.com/content/3cf3...

Shrimp caught in tariff net as US buyers are forced to shell out more

Wholesale shrimp prices have risen 21 per cent since April as Trump imposed heavy tariffs on their biggest supplier India

www.ft.com

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Laurie Ann Thompson @lauriethompson.com · 4d

That MUST be it! 😂

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Laurie Ann Thompson @lauriethompson.com · 4d

Thanks to @bartography.bsky.social for teaching me the answer to 11 Down on today’s NYT crossword puzzle!

[blank] Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker

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Laurie Ann Thompson @lauriethompson.com · 6d

Feels like there ought to be a book a out this: open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

When Philadelphia bombed its own residents

Forty years ago today, eleven people died in the alarmingly little-known attack on the communal group MOVE

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 10d

Sundays I'm posting a quote about #resistance and #solidarity in #kidlit. Today's gem is from WE ARE THE CHANGE, inspired by @ACLU, Chronicle Books, art by Juana Medina. #edusky 📚👍 What are your favorites?

half spread of art from picture book shows three overlapping circles in a row, yellow, blue and red, each with eyes, a nose and mouth drawn in white.

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Laurie Ann Thompson @lauriethompson.com · 14d

Yes, and the music was perfection!

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Laurie Ann Thompson @lauriethompson.com · 14d

Best guilty pleasure of the summer! Who would’ve thought? 😅

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Citizens' Climate Lobby @cclusa.org · 29d

The #FixOurForests Act uses smart, science-based solutions to restore forest health and reduce wildfire risk, while preserving important environmental standards.

That's why we've joined 21 other organizations urging the Senate to pass the bill: citizensclimatelobby.org/blog/news/cc...

CCL joins broad coalition supporting bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act

Alongside 21 other organizations, CCL co-signed a letter to Senate leadership urging passage of the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act.

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Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · 26d

The EPA move follows news the administration wants to scrap the satellites that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

If you can't measure it and don't know where it's coming from, it becomes very difficult to reduce or eliminate it (or hold anybody accountable for damages).

Gift link.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 26d

www.axios.com/2025/09/12/p...

Court greenlights Planned Parenthood defunding

Planned Parenthood previously warned such a move could lead to the closure of hundreds of clinics nationwide.

www.axios.com

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Laurie Ann Thompson @lauriethompson.com · 27d

This is bad. “Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds

Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout

www.theguardian.com

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Rewiring America @rewiringamerica.bsky.social · Aug 25

Install now, get money back later 💰

We’re excited to launch Save on Better Appliances, a nationwide campaign to help homeowners save money on home energy upgrades before the federal tax credits expire.

Get started: rewiringamerica.org/save?utm_medium=social&utm_source=social&utm_campaign=SOBA (🧵)

Your guide to using the home energy tax credits before they're gone

Save on better appliances before the year ends. Help for all your tax credit and installation questions.

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Climate Emergency Unit @climateunit.bsky.social · Sep 2

Lloyd Axworthy: Addressing job insecurity starts with good policy.

"A Youth Climate Corps, which would create 20,000 well-paid jobs focused on reducing emissions, strengthening ecosystems, and responding to climate disasters... could directly tackle youth unemployment and climate anxiety."

Labour Day without work

For many Canadians, the dignity of work is out of reach. It’s time to rethink not just jobs policy, but who has a voice in shaping the future.

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Laurie Ann Thompson @lauriethompson.com · Aug 22

Been there, done that. 😅

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Laurie Ann Thompson @lauriethompson.com · Aug 21

This should alarm us all:

“Millennials are dying at an alarming rate. We have a few ideas as to why.”

slate.com/technology/2...

There’s Something Very Dark Happening to Millennials and Gen Z Adults

America is not a good place to be an early adult.

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Ross Macfarlane @rossmacfarlane.bsky.social · Aug 20

Hope everyone participates in or organizes their own event for @sundayofaction.bsky.social on the solar equinox, Sept. 21. The world is turning toward clean, renewable energy, and we shouldn't get left behind. 2/

sunday.earth

Sun Day

Together, we will change the future of climate change. Join the largest movement for climate action.

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Laurie Ann Thompson @lauriethompson.com · Aug 20

The Trump Administration wants to rescind the Endangerment Finding of 2009, which would make it even harder to curb greenhouse gas emissions in the US.

Be a climate defender! Please ask the EPA to maintain it.

Comments are open until 9/15 at:
www.regulations.gov/commenton/EP...

Regulations.gov

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Cynthia Levinson @cylev.bsky.social · Aug 12

#Constitution #FaultLines #kidlit #nonfiction #executivepower #SupremeCourt #Congress #emergencypowers #gerrymandering #votingrights #Senate #WashingtonDC #unitaryexecutive #impeachment #secession faultlinesintheconstitution.com/2025/08/12/w...

Welcome to the 3rd Edition of Fault Lines in the Constitution! And Why It’s Needed

In August 2025, Texas governor Greg Abbott called a special session of the state legislature to deal with several issues, including a ban on cannabis products and the recent catastrophic flooding o…

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Laurie Ann Thompson @lauriethompson.com · Aug 12

This month’s quick and easy action for the climate (and accurate weather forecasts and affordable energy):

citizensclimatelobby.org/get-loud-tak...

Yes, you can still make a difference!

Tell Congress to protect the clean energy tax credits

Tell Congress we want this investment in American jobs and affordable clean energy.

citizensclimatelobby.org

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · Aug 2

Unexpected consequences of climate change number 4,856.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 2

A small brush fire and power outage in British Columbia started on Wednesday when an airborne fish struck power lines, according to fire officials.

A Fish Falls From the Sky and Sparks a Brush Fire in British Columbia

Officials say a flying osprey dropped its catch, which then struck power lines, causing sparks that ignited dry grass.

nyti.ms

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