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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · 12d

hahahah it's perfect

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · 12d

Oh same here with the voice. How is something so small so LOUD!?!?

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · 13d

Hey Otto! I hope you're better at house training than Gigi :)

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · 13d

In the midst of an unbearably shitty series of events, my family was faced with a choice: hunker down, or lean into the chaos.

We chose chaos, and her name is Gigi.

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/25/m...

Life is chaotic. Sometimes, chaos is an adorable dachshund. - The Boston Globe

Out tiny puppy is wreaking havoc on our family in just the way we need.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Scott Nover @scottnover.bsky.social · 18d

NEW: The Pentagon told journalists it will require them to pledge they won’t gather any information — even unclassified — that hasn’t been expressly authorized for release, and will revoke the press credentials of those who do not obey. @washingtonpost.com

Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is imposing strict new rules that would severely limit the ability of journalists to report on the Pentagon.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 20d

As firings, delays in funding, and threats to eliminate the FEMA have erupted over the last several months, the director of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency said he has been cautioning his staff and Governor Dan McKee to remain steady despite the political noise in Washington, D.C.

As R.I. navigates delays and cuts to FEMA money, uncertainty remains - The Boston Globe

“You know what’s concerning is, what’s going to happen next year? I just don’t know,” said Marc R. Pappas, the state’s emergency director.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · 21d

hi, kurt. i see you've found me on bluesky :)

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · 21d

thanks and i know ... it feels weird for me, too.

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · 21d

It'll be in the Boston Globe Magazine on Sunday if that helps!

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · 21d

I spent some time with @billmckibben.bsky.social talking about solar energy and walked away with a feeling that I almost had forgotten about: hope.

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/16/m...

Bill McKibben has been writing about climate change for decades. He thinks solar can save us. - The Boston Globe

In a new book, the legendary activist makes the case for optimism — if we work fast.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · 21d

The saga of Massachusetts v third party competitive suppliers continues, this time featuring some questionable mailers, rates that just keep rising, and a proposed $5 million fine.

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/17/s...

Fed up with ‘deceptive’ low energy price offers, Mass. threatens heavy fines on outside energy supplier - The Boston Globe

The Massachusetts DPU proposes fining CleanChoice $5.1 million and revoking its license to sell electricity in the state.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Zahra Hirji @zhirji.bsky.social · 29d

The Trump administration, from the CDC to EPA to NOAA, is going to war with established climate science.

I, along w/@blkahn.bsky.social @eroston.bsky.social, try to capture the big picture of what's already happened & what's at stake.

Gift link @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/features/202...

Trump Is Dismantling Climate Science at a Dangerous Pace

The White House has blocked efforts to measure, respond to and fight global warming. That puts all Americans at risk.

www.bloomberg.com

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Sep 2

NEW: A devastating before and after montage of Rasheed Street in Gaza City.

Put together by local photojournalist, Motaz Azaiza.

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · Sep 2

speaking of labor ...

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/01/s...

East Coast governors to Trump: Let wind projects move ahead - The Boston Globe

Governor Maura Healey and the governors of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey called on the Trump administration to keep wind projects on track.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · Aug 30

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/30/m...

R.I. officials denounce withdrawal of $11.25m for Port of Davisville project - The Boston Globe

“Cancelling this grant will drive down efficiency, put even more local union workers in limbo, and make our port less secure,” R.I.’s congressional delegation said.

www.bostonglobe.com

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 23

Breaking News: The Trump administration ordered construction to stop on a $4 billion wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island that has already mostly been built.

Trump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built

The order to stop construction on Revolution Wind off the coast of Rhode Island is part of a campaign against renewable energy.

nyti.ms

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Grist @grist.org · Aug 21

Great journalism needs great readers.

Want to stay sharp on climate, justice, and solutions? Follow our reporters directly here on Bluesky — and be sure to follow us too.

✨ Support our reporting by hitting “follow” — it matters.

#Climate #Politics #Conservation #GreenSky

go.bsky.app/7mqjANC

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · Aug 20

Damariscotta River, and I'm not sure. Sounds like it's happening with more frequency, but it's not super common. I just asked for more photos — can update if/when I get them!

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · Aug 20

Hey scientists, especially those who work in the Gulf of Maine ... any thoughts on this crab? I've been hanging with some oyster farmers for a story and they say they keep catching green crabs with blue claws like this one.

They're wondering: Could these be hybrids?

A gloved hand holds a green crab stomach-side up, showing two blue claws.

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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hurricane Erin achieved something most storms do not this weekend. "Extreme Rapid Intensification". Did climate change play a part? Science says, yes.
In 12 hours winds increased by ~65 mph. Only 3 other storms have done that and Erin was the earliest & only August storm to do so.
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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · Aug 15

Not great!

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/15/s...

‘Only a matter of time’: Warming ocean water will make flesh-eating bacteria that infected Cape Cod swimmer more common - The Boston Globe

A bacteria that can cause flesh-eating infections is attracted to warmer ocean temperatures. A Cape swimmer was recently infected, and more cases are expected in the future.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Nick Cunningham @nickcunningham.bsky.social · Aug 12

huge milestone to be set this year - in China, more EVs will be sold than gas-only cars in 2025

“International automakers without competitive EV models are struggling to compete in China and are being squeezed out of the market as electrification takes over.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

China Is Poised to Buy More EVs Than Gas-Only Cars This Year

Affordability, charging advances and subsidies are supporting the inexorable rise of electric cars in the world’s biggest auto market.

www.bloomberg.com

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · Aug 11

An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza.

Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.

#NotATarget

Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...

Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike - Committee to Protect Journalists

New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled to learn of the killing today of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and M...

cpj.org

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Sabrina Shankman @shankman.bsky.social · Aug 11

It was just the latest in a "tsunami of bad things," solar developer Greg King told me. He's been working on an innovative project to bring solar to EJ neighborhoods. A year ago, his dream seemed achievable. Now, with the cancellation of Solar for All, the future's not so clear.

The latest in a ‘tsunami of bad things’: Trump claws back funds for solar in low-income communities - The Boston Globe

A federal program was meant to bring solar to low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Now, it's been clawed back by the Trump administration, putting projects at risk.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Mark Gongloff @markgongloff.bsky.social · Aug 8

A little good news: So far Leo is turning out to be just as much, if not more, of a climate pope as Francis

www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...

Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become first carbon neutral state

A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition.

www.euronews.com

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