Marci Baranski

Our theory on why this is, is just capitalism.

Something I noticed being back in the US after 4 years in Bangkok is you need an app or login for *everything*. My heated mug, phone company, and thermostat need an app. I needed a password to check-in at the salon (I didn't remember it, that was fun).

An array of chiles grown in New Mexico. Photo credit: NewMexico.org.

#ResistanceRoots
#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth

Do you enjoy New Mexico chiles? I know I do. And for that, we can thank Mexican American horticulturist Fabian García, who has been described as the “father of the New Mexican food industry” because of his pioneering work. /1

The one game my husband really wanted to watch this season 😅 It was a great game but I was mostly watching through my eyelids (sleeping on the couch)

I'm not ready for this cold. Spent the past 4 "winters" in Bangkok. The cats still want to have their catio time though. Widely adapted creatures!

Just go for one on each arm 😂

Two out of the past three days my baby's stroller was almost hit by a car turning too fast (or illegally on red) into a crosswalk. I love DC but these streets are not safe 😔

Decided to update my headshot. Going back to work in a week and feeling ready for a fresh start 🌈🌞

Trying to not weigh in on this ai discussion but it’s important to remember technology exists in a political economic context and what a tech “is” and whether it is a net positive or even useful to most people is largely contingent on that context

My baby doesn't like hats, which unfortunately really limits our Halloween options 😫 We went to a neighborhood costume exchange and got her a pretty cool handmade lobster costume though! 🦞

Nice one! 💪🏻

Pretty kitty!

I think today is a good day for me to make apple cheddar scones!

This is great news. Air quality is consistently very bad in cities in Nepal. I hope this helps!

That looks amazing!

The toxic environmental legacy of the Ukraine war will be felt for generations.

@unep.org continues to support Ukraine, and other conflict countries, with these environmental impacts.

On sidelines of #UNGA, pleased to meet Oleksii Sobolev, Ukraine's Minister of Economy, Environment & Agriculture.

I'm back in DC now, where's it's rainy week!

Me too, and the fun thing is that baby starts crying when I sneeze 🤧

Curious what's inside? Check out this review by Madhumita Saha (open access) issues.org/green-revolu...

Six copies of the book, The Globalization of Wheat

Hey Bluesky, I've got six copies of my book left for sale. Happy to sign and send for $45 to anywhere in the US! Send me a DM if interested! 🗃️ #envhist #histsci #philsci

USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

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📈 Planned production is double what’s compatible with 1.5°C in 2030.
11 of the world’s top 20 producers have increased their production plans since 2023.
🛢️ Oil and gas are set to keep rising well past 2030 under current government strategies.

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💥 Probably the most important table you will see this month: The #ProductionGapReport is out and shows which governments still plan ~120% more #fossilfuel production by 2030 than under a 1.5°C #climate pathway, up from 110% in 2023.

productiongap.org/2025report/

Yep! It's a Michigan treat.

Yes he is 😂

We've been watching Detroiters and my hubby never had a Boston Cooker, so we had to. We agreed the rum (not too much) actually improved it.

A tray with four mixed drinks, a can of Vernors, and two tiny bottles of Bacardi rum.

I'll have four Boston Coolers, but put some booze in 'em.

Do you have anyone with writing and editing experience who wants to come work for me? #medievalsky please share widely!

Obviously D, but B is a sleeper hit for carbo-loading. Pasta, pierogi, cinnamon buns... Plus I had some amazing food in Kyiv and Vilnius this year.

Delhi’s toxic air is turning iconic Red Fort black, scientists warn Black crusts up to half a millimetre thick found on walls exposed to heavy traffic

Delhi's severe air pollution is causing black crusts to form on the 17th-century Red Fort, threatening its intricate carvings and accelerating its decay

@the-independent.com

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