Julia Musto

Doctors say ‘deeply troubling’ RFK Jr cuts to mRNA vaccine grants put the US at risk ‘A tremendous step backward, the politicization of science, and RFK Jr., who has been a lifelong anti-vaccine propagandist and science denialist, is now making policy,’ one doctor said

“This is a deeply troubling development that will...leave the U.S. poorly prepared for a pandemic...and...stifle medical innovation upon which so many Americans depend for life saving cures,” - @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social

By @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social
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Hi, Dr. Scott! My name is Julia Musto. I'm a reporter with @the-independent.com. I'd love to speak with you about the implications here for a story going up imminently. Drop me a line if you're interested and we can connect? Thanks so much!

EPA Releases Proposal to Rescind Obama-Era Endangerment Finding, Regulations that Paved the Way for Electric Vehicle Mandates | US EPA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released the agency’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which has been used to justify over $1 trillion in regu...

An update to this story: www.epa.gov/newsreleases...

"If this ultimately comes to pass, the consequences will be stark: it essentially would halt all federal actions to regulate heat-trapping and climate change-causing greenhouse gases as a pollutant," @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanrwater.bsky.social told @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social

EPA poised to scrap landmark finding that will limit its battle on climate change A 2009 scientific finding established that greenhouse gas emissions pose a danger to human health

"EPA poised to scrap landmark finding that will limit its battle against climate change" by @juliaelenamusto.bsky.social for @the-independent.com:

www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

I worked with @michaelemann.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @weatherwest.bsky.social on this morning's piece regarding the latest endangerment finding news. They had some impactful reactions. @the-independent.com

Alcatraz seabirds could be further threatened under Trump plan The tourist destination is home to thousands of seabirds that rely on the island to nest and raise their families

I'll just leave this here again... www.the-independent.com/politics/alc...

Louisiana bill would redefine gas as ‘green’ amid Trump energy push Critics of the plan say that there’s nothing green about fossil fuel production

www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Trump could allow cancer-causing asbestos to return Exposure to any type of asbestos is known to cause cancer and it is linked to tens of thousands of deaths in the U.S. each year

Cancer-causing asbestos has been regulated for decades and removed from buildings. Trump could one form to return

This is huge news! Congratulations, Tom! 🎉

Tick bites are nearly double already this year. Will this summer be the worst yet? A bite from an infected tick can land people in the hospital — and this summer, researchers are seeing even more ticks than normal

My latest for @the-independent.com: www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Remember the three Ts this summer!

The second is an analysis (citing multiple experts) of the recent and historic dust storm in Chicago:

www.the-independent.com/news/world/a... @the-independent.com

How ‘bogus’ science is pushing Trump officials to go after abortion drugs Health officials are reviewing a dubious report that claims dangerous complications from mifepristone. Public health researchers and scientists tell Julia Musto and Alex Woodward they’re extremely ske...

Hello, all!

I just wanted to flag a couple of stories I worked on last week.

The first is this collaboration with @alexwoodward.bsky.social:

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

I think I'm in love. 😍

Could magic mushrooms help treat Parkinson’s patients? The psychedelic drug has shown promise in improving mood, cognition, and motor symptoms

New clinical study shows promise in treating Parkinson’s with drug found in magic mushrooms

You think you know the moon? NASA scientists say think again A new technique using data gathered by a spacecraft has helped peer back billions of years

You think you know the moon? NASA scientists say think again

EPA weakens regulations aimed at curbing forever chemicals in drinking water Environmental groups say weakening regulations that fight forever chemicals will harm the health of millions of Americans

EPA weakens regulations aimed at curbing forever chemical pollution in drinking water.

Environmental groups say weakening regulations that fight forever chemicals will harm the health of millions of Americans.

Earth’s satellite wars mean a perilous future for space and humanity Thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit could create a doom loop of dangerous debris and Julia Musto details the problem

“Everything’s getting harder, I think. I don’t see any change to that. At some point, something will go wrong, I have no doubt.”

My latest: www.independent.co.uk/space/satell... @the-independent.com

Many thanks to @planet4589.bsky.social @profhughlewis.bsky.social
and Dr. John Crassidis!

Alcatraz seabirds could be further threatened under Trump plan The tourist destination is home to thousands of seabirds that rely on the island to nest and raise their families

The seabirds on Alcatraz are already threatened by climate change.

Now, they may also have to contend with the government:

www.independent.co.uk/politics/alc... @the-independent.com

AGU and AMS join forces on special collection to maintain momentum of research supporting the U.S. National Climate assessment Congressionally mandated, the NCA draws on the latest scientific research to evaluate how climate change is affecting the United States. The new special collection does not replace the NCA but instead...

"This effort aims to sustain the momentum of the sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA), the authors and staff of which were dismissed earlier this week by the Trump Administration, almost a year into the process."

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If the ‘Big One’ earthquake hits the West Coast it’s gonna sink the land The region is overdue for a major earthquake that could lead to a huge tsunami wave

If the ‘Big One’ earthquake hits the West Coast it’s gonna sink the land, experts warn

Tuberculosis case is confirmed at Florida high school. Here’s what to know Other students at the Fort Lauderdale school have been exposed to the potentially deadly bacterial infection

Tuberculosis case is confirmed at Florida high school. Here’s what to know

How the Trump administration’s health cuts could kill thousands of animals Hundreds of lab animals in West Virginia have reportedly already been euthanized

How the Trump administration’s health cuts could kill thousands of test animals

Why are tornadoes still such a mystery? Researchers say finding out could save lives Tornado researchers say the ‘missing link’ comes down to just seconds

ICYMI: Thanks so much to @noaa.gov @jnaylor.bsky.social @tornatrix.bsky.social @kakosiba.bsky.social and everyone who helped out with this piece.

They do amazing and important work.

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New Jersey wildfire mapped: Blaze tears over more than 13,000 acres as teen charged Fire officials say the Jones Road fire could be the state’s largest in two decades

New Jersey wildfire mapped: Flames spread as teen is accused of not extinguishing bonfire that started blaze

Happy Earth Day. 🌎

“Nature has so far balanced our abuse. This is coming to an end." - Johan Rockström

Have signs of life been found in space? Scientists are calling that into question Researchers says claims of promising hints of life off Earth indicate enthusiasm is ‘outpacing evidence’

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They’re here. They’re howling. But, are they really resurrected dire wolves? Wolf conservationists say the truly dire matter is protecting America’s wild gray wolves — but that’s not as cute and cuddly for the headlines

They’re here. They’re howling. But, are they resurrected dire wolves?

An experimental bird flu vaccine just saw success in trial Rampant bird flu has torn across America’s livestock, sickened farm workers and resulted in the culling of millions of birds

An experimental bird flu vaccine just saw success in trial — here’s when it could be used to save poultry

WH working to end habitat protections for endangered animals, environmentalists say Environmentalists claim a proposed White House rule is an ‘invitation to drive America’s most imperiled wildlife closer to extinction’

Trump administration is working to end habitat protections for endangered animals, environmental groups say