WhiteWaterMel
@whitewatermel.bsky.social
Doctor of vector-borne diseases and whitewater, Biology Professor.
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The National Institutes of Health will no longer be funding work on the health effects of climate change, according to internal records reviewed by ProPublica.
By @anniewaldman.bsky.social and @fastlerner.bsky.social
By @anniewaldman.bsky.social and @fastlerner.bsky.social
NIH Ends Future Funding to Study the Health Effects of Climate Change
It’s unclear whether the guidance will impact active grants, but it appears to halt opportunities for future studies. One climate health expert said the directive would have a “devastating” impact on ...
propub.li
March 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The National Institutes of Health will no longer be funding work on the health effects of climate change, according to internal records reviewed by ProPublica.
By @anniewaldman.bsky.social and @fastlerner.bsky.social
By @anniewaldman.bsky.social and @fastlerner.bsky.social
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This ciuld happen to any of us. They detain people without just cause. 🦋🦋🦋 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This ciuld happen to any of us. They detain people without just cause. 🦋🦋🦋 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Clearest proof yet that the Trump admin uses "DEI" to mean "nonwhite people doing something impressive and getting credit."
Navajo Code Talkers made a big difference in WWII. The Axis had more trouble translating their language than cracking codes. And it's not like the Navajo owed the US anything.
Navajo Code Talkers made a big difference in WWII. The Axis had more trouble translating their language than cracking codes. And it's not like the Navajo owed the US anything.
Exclusive: Navajo Code Talkers disappear from military websites after Trump DEI order
Navajo Code Talkers get "DEI" label as military info disappears under Trump order
Also vanishing: The Civil War regiment from "Glory," women pilots from WWII and a Medal of Honor winner.
www.axios.com
March 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Clearest proof yet that the Trump admin uses "DEI" to mean "nonwhite people doing something impressive and getting credit."
Navajo Code Talkers made a big difference in WWII. The Axis had more trouble translating their language than cracking codes. And it's not like the Navajo owed the US anything.
Navajo Code Talkers made a big difference in WWII. The Axis had more trouble translating their language than cracking codes. And it's not like the Navajo owed the US anything.
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We are off to follow our own advice and disconnect. Sleep well everyone!
We are sharing one of our favorite places in this beautiful land (points to those that guess the location). Share yours below.
We are sharing one of our favorite places in this beautiful land (points to those that guess the location). Share yours below.
March 1, 2025 at 5:37 AM
We are off to follow our own advice and disconnect. Sleep well everyone!
We are sharing one of our favorite places in this beautiful land (points to those that guess the location). Share yours below.
We are sharing one of our favorite places in this beautiful land (points to those that guess the location). Share yours below.
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This does surprise me…. If a private foundation with $26.5 BILLION in assets won’t defend _diversity_ or _equity_ (but will keep _inclusion_) then what organizations will? #ComplyingInAdvance
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the nation’s largest private funder of biomedical research, yesterday killed a $60 million program aimed at making universities’ STEM education more inclusive. scim.ag/3EtS0US
HHMI kills program aimed at boosting inclusivity in STEM education
“Inclusive excellence” program had committed $60 million to 104 institutions
scim.ag
February 7, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This does surprise me…. If a private foundation with $26.5 BILLION in assets won’t defend _diversity_ or _equity_ (but will keep _inclusion_) then what organizations will? #ComplyingInAdvance
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Congress? Hello—federal workers here. We are struggling to fight all of this on our own.
February 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Congress? Hello—federal workers here. We are struggling to fight all of this on our own.
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USAID.gov is down. Why is this concerning? Trump has no legal authority to eliminate a congressionally funded independent agency. The work of USAID is vital, and if this can happen to them, it can happen to any of us.
February 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
USAID.gov is down. Why is this concerning? Trump has no legal authority to eliminate a congressionally funded independent agency. The work of USAID is vital, and if this can happen to them, it can happen to any of us.
Has anyone told them infectious diseases don't see borders
This is heartbreaking and that is the point. Create as much chaos and misery as possible while creating a huge purse of $ to try and plunder.
February 2, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Has anyone told them infectious diseases don't see borders
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Having watched with growing alarm the developments of the last 24 and 36 hours in Washington, I thought I’d take a stab at how the US media would cover this story if it was happening in a foreign country. Here’s that story that should be written this weekend: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-jun...
Musk's Junta Establishes Him as Head of Government
Imagining how we'd cover overseas what's happening to the U.S. right now
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Having watched with growing alarm the developments of the last 24 and 36 hours in Washington, I thought I’d take a stab at how the US media would cover this story if it was happening in a foreign country. Here’s that story that should be written this weekend: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-jun...
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To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips.
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canada.ca/en/public-he...
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canada.ca/en/public-he...
February 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips.
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
canada.ca/en/public-he...
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canada.ca/en/public-he...