Aerin Jacob, PhD

Lewis Pitches Green New Deal in Race to Lead NDP A candidate in the leadership race for the federal New Democratic Party has released a sustainable jobs plan outlining how the party would pursue climate action while creating over a million unionized...

Lewis Pitches Green New Deal in Race to Lead NDP www.theenergymix.com/lewis-pitche...

We were on Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom! Such a pleasure to have had the chance to feature on this iconic program. Thanks to the the entire WK team, and to Rae and Peter, for giving wolverines their day in the limelight! Stream it now at www.nbc.com/mutual-of-om...

@woodlandparkzoo.bsky.social

That is so exciting! Way to go, team. I will try to watch from up here in Canadia. Send to the ‘15 WFellows!

Annex businesses tell Ford to back off Bloor bike lanes Stores in the Annex say the Bloor bike lanes have been a big boost to business. As Michelle Mackey reports, the neighborhood's BIA wants the province to back off its new bill that could see the lanes ...

WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.

Safe bike-lanes mean business.

If you’re able to donate, pledging a monthly donation is better than a one-time bigger donation ➡️ helps NGOs etc to budget and plan.

Challenge.

When someone says, “Well, that’s what the typical Albertan thinks" or "that's just politics," try:

“Some do, but a lot of us are worried about how this hurts democracy.”

You’re reminding everyone listening that unchecked power is not "normal."

People often ask: what can ordinary people do to stop populists like Trump and Smith from running roughshod over democratic norms?

Populists rely on the widespread perception that their actions are supported by "the majority" and "common people."

Anything that punctures that myth helps. +

Inspired by a dung beetle ball of elephant poop.

Ha! I haven’t replaced mine yet, but got an induction hot plate and use my electric toaster oven far more often.

Ventilation: Get a CO2 monitor & learn about indoor air quality. breathesafeair.com/carbon-dioxi...

Where possible, open windows to improve ventilation. High CO2 can impair cognition and increase disease transmission.

Good interview: www.volts.wtf/p/whats-the-....

#CleanTheAir

Filtration + ventilation!

Air filters: I prefer “modified CR box with PC fan” type. Quiet, effective, inexpensive & easy to build and to replace filters.
* In Canada: aidankepo.wixsite.com/northboxsyst...
* Similar in the US is “Luggable” housefresh.com/best-air-pur...

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* The immune system is not like a muscle and immunity debt is bullshit.

* There are various ways that repeated COVID infections could be causing short- and/or longer-term immunity theft, making people more vulnerable to other infections.

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Reminders, as public health officials warn of a very bad flu season:

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* Washing hands is not a strategy for a respiratory virus. N95s, ventilation, air filtration -- especially in hospitals.

* We should have been cleaning indoor air with the same effort we put into cleaning drinking water.

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1/ More than 35 years ago, 14 women lost their lives in École Polytechnique in Montreal as a result of anti-feminist violence. Today, across the country, we honour their memories, say their names, and re-commit to the collective work of changing the conditions that enabled their deaths.

Arthropod species loss underpins biomass declines - Nature Ecology & Evolution Insects are declining in many regions. Here the authors show that arthropod biomass losses in Jena Experiment and Biodiversity Exploratories time series are driven more by species loss than by species...

One more piece of evidence, on a growing pile, that insects are in decline.

"...the general species turnover and biomass trends emphasize ongoing arthropod community simplification, and that even common species may be increasingly under threat."

🪲🪳🧪🌍

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Minimalist white poster with a subtle crumpled-paper texture; small ‘whn.global’ logo centered at the top. A small intro line sits above a huge headline where ‘COVID’ is bright red and ‘is different.’ is black. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. COVID is different. SARS-CoV-2 behaves differently from the viruses most of us grew up with. And treating it like “another flu” is costing people their health.’ Footer: The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.

Same white, paper-texture poster and top ‘whn.global’ logo. Large title reads ‘What makes COVID different?’ with ‘COVID’ in red, followed by a bulleted list. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. What makes COVID different? • It can breach the blood–brain barrier • It can damage your endothelial lining and increase clot risk • It can persist in tissues • It can lower key immune cells • It may increase cancer risk • You can catch it multiple times per year These are not “normal cold virus” behaviors.’ Footer line about the World Health Network.

Same clean white poster with paper texture; ‘whn.global’ at top. Big statement line mid-page where ‘Long COVID’ appears in red and the rest in black; two short paragraphs below. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Long COVID is caused by SARS-CoV-2. Persistent symptoms come from real, documented damage. Not anxiety, not imagination, not “just needing rest.” Hundreds of thousands of studies show SARS-CoV-2 affects the body in ways we’re still uncovering. Just because you’ve had multiple infections and “felt fine” doesn’t mean it will stay that way.’ Footer line about the World Health Network.

Same minimalist white, paper-texture layout with ‘whn.global’ at top. A large heading ‘Here’s what you can do.’ sits above a simple bullet list; the final URL slug ‘covid-is-different’ is in red. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Here’s what you can do. • Improve air quality (filters, ventilation) • Wear a high-filtration mask in shared indoor air • Test when exposed or symptomatic • Stay home when sick • Use layered protections with friends, family, and workplaces Read more at whn.global/covid-is-different’ Footer line about the World Health Network.

COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

As Dan’s former office neighbour, I encourage you to apply!

#PostdocLife

Children’s hospitals face flood of flu visits as physicians urge Canadian families to get vaccinated | CBC News An early start to Canada’s flu season is hitting children hard, sending a flood of young patients into multiple pediatric hospitals as medical teams warn that emergency visits and admissions could kee...

Not one fucking word from any quoted health expert on cleaning classroom air.

Yes, talk about vaccines, ofc that's important.

But there's something else we could talk about here: a measure that protects everyone but doesn't trigger endless debates on the choice to vaccinate.

Clean classroom air!

I appreciate wanting to reach local residents, but please don’t pay Spotify.

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Thank you for sharing this thread. I wouldn’t have seen it otherwise.

Libraries are awesome! They provide such important services and spaces.

I want more funding (e.g. taxes) for libraries, more libraries, and bigger ones.

Review of the draft United by Nature assessment The United by Nature Assessment is designed to be “a holistic assessment of U.S. lands, waters, and wildlife, and the benefits they provide.

The National Academies is inviting nominations for experts to review the draft United by Nature assessment. Ecology, climate, conservation, social science, sci-comm + more. If someone comes to mind—maybe you—please nominate & please the word!

www.nationalacademies.org/projects/DEL...

BREAKING: Abreu Departs Net-Zero Advisory Body as Carney Government Hemhorrages Climate Expertise Another member of Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body (NZAB) resigned today, bringing to three the number of world-class climate policy advisors the Carney government has lost in the space of a week.

BREAKING: Abreu Departs Net-Zero Advisory Body as Carney Government Hemhorrages Climate Expertise www.theenergymix.com/breaking-abr...

Six-week study of 67 students in four classes, 1047 saliva samples ->
"Prolonged exposure in shared, poorly ventilated spaces, which potentially includes several infectious sources, drives respiratory virus transmission more than close contact."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
HT: Emily Martin

The Internet requests photo of said rock and its identification!

If you're an ECR who has done great work to promote open research, please consider applying for this excellent award! I recieved this earlier this year and my minifig sits proudly in my office 😊 A great way to recognise ECR contributions!

Went to a local screening of “Animal Pride” documentary last night.

🌈 Nature is, and always has been, queer. It’s normal & beneficial — yet the scientific info has been suppressed. Celebrate & learn. 🌈

Watch it free on CBC or YouTube (45 min): animalpride.ca.

#AnimalPrideDoc #NatureIsQueer

Hosting a film screening is a great community activity — fun, leadership, & initiative for greater good.

Our event had a fun quiz after. 🌈

You could also invite discussant(s)— e.g., ask filmmaker, local expert, someone from community club, etc. (esp. if you can offer honouraria).

animalpride.ca

Went to a local screening of “Animal Pride” documentary last night.

🌈 Nature is, and always has been, queer. It’s normal & beneficial — yet the scientific info has been suppressed. Celebrate & learn. 🌈

Watch it free on CBC or YouTube (45 min): animalpride.ca.

#AnimalPrideDoc #NatureIsQueer

1/ Today on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, I want to share my solidarity and support for Palestinians here at home and around the world.

Many people work in the formal environment sector, pushing for change through existing structures, processes and institutions

It's vital work, but I think we often neglect the role of the informal sector - activists and social movements - in creating the conditions that facilitate it

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