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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 16h

@billmckibben.bsky.social writes:
"...for the first half of 2025 renewable energy produced more electricity than coal."

But:
"...the carbon and methane trapping heat in our atmosphere has now reached the most critical systems for supporting life on our planet. We have very little time, if any."

Something extraordinary just happened

But of course there's a but. Or two.

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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 1d

I'm sorry to hear it. I'll keep an eye out for anyone needing a great writer!

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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 1d

In Southern California there is a time of year where the hills are covered in yellow flowers and look gorgeous... except it's all invasive black mustard and driving out everything else. It's terrible for the ecosystem and increases the danger of fires.

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LAist @laist.com · 1d

Swapping out your grass for drought-tolerant plants is good for the environment, but it can be costly. LADWP's recently launched Landscape Efficiency Assistance Program can help you do it for free.

🔗 https://ow.ly/1OLw50X7VCn
✍️ Cato Hernández
📷 Courtesy Theodore Payne Foundation

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

NEW: When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider.

Here are six steps experts suggest to help you through the external appeal process.

This Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.

You may have the right to get a denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here’s how experts suggest you do it.

www.propublica.org

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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 2d

I am really glad I'm seeing this after I flew in there yesterday, and not before.

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jaythechou.bsky.social @jaythechou.bsky.social · 5d

I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1664

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Aled Thompson @aledthompson.bsky.social · 6d

I've been waiting all year to repost this 🎃

A pumpkin patch in a variety of shapes and colours, some with carved faces with different expressions. Between the pumpkins are black and white cats, crows, frogs, bushes, twigs and mushrooms.

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 7d

Jane Goodall was not only a pioneering primatologist, she also campaigned more relentlessly and selflessly for the natural world than anyone I know.

A great soul if ever there was one
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91

Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour

www.theguardian.com

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 8d

This is amazing: @ladwp.com, the Los Angeles utility, has launched a program that will install solar+battery systems on qualifying low-to-moderate-income households, *for free*.

Yes: free.

If you know someone eligible, tell them to apply!

Self-Generation Incentive Program

The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) helps qualified LADWP residential customers install solar and battery storage systems by providing financial incentives. This program supports clean energy...

www.ladwp.com

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Jimmy Bernot 🦐🔬🧬🏳️‍🌈 @jimmybernot.bsky.social · 8d

This is my 1st time catching my pet archer fish, Legolas, spitting on camera. Archerfish use modified jaw and tongue bones to fire a jet of water to knock down bugs from over hanging vegetation. Here Legolas is shooting down a fruit fly 🪰 🐠🧪

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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 14d

This is such a nuanced and big-hearted piece on the evolution of autism as a diagnosis, by an anthropologist of mental health who is also the dad of a now-grown daughter on the spectrum. Great reading (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/o...

Opinion | Autism Has Always Existed. We Haven’t Always Called It Autism.

www.nytimes.com

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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 14d

Survivors of domestic violence who went to prison for crimes related to their abuse have for years asked California lawmakers to make courts take that abuse into consideration. For the third year, California killed such a reform.

For Third Year, California Kills Bill to Help Incarcerated Domestic Violence Survivors

Advocates in California have pushed for relief for people convicted of harming their abuser, hoping to build on states across the political spectrum that have adopted such reforms.

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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 14d

I see it now, you're right.

Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 14d

I love that movie! I was always impressed with how beautiful it was.

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LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov · 16d

You all asked for it, so we're here to bring you that FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY! 💰🔍

Watch this quick three minute video on HOW TO USE our homelessness dashboard and also hear about some of the difficulties we're facing keeping this updated.

Visit homelessdashboard.lacontroller.app

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 16d

If you're on LinkedIn, here's the opt-out for LinkedIn's AI bullshit using your content.

www.linkedin.com/mypreference...

LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn

Login to LinkedIn to keep in touch with people you know, share ideas, and build your career.

www.linkedin.com

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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 18d

Takahe are amazing and I can confirm that they look just as much like a muppet bird in person.

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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 19d

Interesting summary of LA's mass transit challenges and issues with improvements.

www.wsj.com/video/series...

Transit Expert Explains How to Build a Subway in a Car-Centric City

About 100 years ago, Los Angeles had one of the best mass-transit systems in the country. But today, taking the train often means multiplying your travel time. WSJ asked a transit expert how to fix it...

www.wsj.com

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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 21d

Oooo thanks! I'll order one. The last time I looked I didn't find any for some reason but that was a while ago.

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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 21d

I just need to figure out where! Also... I wonder if the tapes still play. I mean, it's been a while. What if I am never able to hear my 8 track of the Archies again??

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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 21d

I still have mine and the tapes, but the power supply is missing.

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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 27d

Problem is that after a few years, most people normalize extreme climate as normal
They also normalize disappearance of world Bees insects birds wildlife, marine life, forests wetlands and their replacement with a sterile barren lifeless landscape as normal

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 22d

my favorite robert redford story is that mike nichols considered him for dustin hoffman's part in THE GRADUATE. during their conversation nichols asked redford something like, "have you ever struck out with a girl?" and redford's response was basically, "i don't understand the question"

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Lesley M @lesleymath.bsky.social · 23d

The Giver, The City of Ember, The Boy at the End of the World, The White Mountains (Tripod series), Fahrenheit 451

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