Casey Darling Kniffin

Exactly what an H. sapiens would say... "For instance, Harris et al. demonstrated through model simulations how inbred Neanderthals (Homo neandertalensis) benefited genetically when introgressed with modern humans (H. sapiens), even with the loss of a significant portion of their native ancestry."

We can stop this, together. www.everglades.org/no-alligator...

YouTube video by House Committee on Natural Resources GOP Oversight Hearing | Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee

I will be tuning in to the House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the NRC hearing on Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=s75c...

Maybe not…

This is terrible, horrible, no good, very bad news. I think I may move to Australia.

Take action with me to protect Florida's Springs during the 2025 Legislative Session Our springs need your help! Use your voice to speak up for Florida springs, conservation lands and wildlife. The Florida Springs Council makes it easy to contact lawmakers with pre-written emails. Pro...

If you want these things too, head to @flspringscouncil.bsky.social link to let your state legislators know what matters to you:

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As a consumer, I would like the choice to protect my heart health from microplastics. I would like the choice to visit a park or beach without it turning into an impromptu cleanup. I would like my local government to have the opportunity to act in the best interests of our local community.

Take action with me to protect Florida's Springs during the 2025 Legislative Session Our springs need your help! Use your voice to speak up for Florida springs, conservation lands and wildlife. The Florida Springs Council makes it easy to contact lawmakers with pre-written emails. Pro...

HB 565 and SB 1822: Regulation of Auxiliary Containers are touted as upholding consumer choice, but in effect it only bolsters polluting industries.

What an apropos post while the Florida legislature contemplates preempting any regulation of single use plastic by local governments or state agencies, including in our treasured springs and state parks.

Judge orders some federal agencies to reinstate thousands of probationary workers Federal Judge William Alsup said government officials "know good and well' that their claims that many firings were based on performance was "a lie."

“It is sad, a sad day when our government would fire some good employee, and say it was based on performance, when they know good and well, that’s a lie,” Alsup said.

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Might save a life.

Florida sugar company’s environmental claims are ‘greenwashing’, lawsuit says Plaintiffs say Florida Crystals’ farming method that blights minority neighborhoods belies its climate-friendly claims

#Florida sugar company’s environmental claims are just "greenwashing," lawsuit says. Plaintiffs say Florida Crystals’ farming method that blights minority neighborhoods belies its climate-friendly claims www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... via @ninalakhani.bsky.social

this site used to be VERY FUNNY and I know we live in hell right now, but ALL Y’ALL NEED TO MAKE HELL FUNNIER OR WE WILL NOT MAKE IT AND I AM NOT KIDDING

I just gave to the Healthy Ocean Coalition! Join the HOC. Contribute Today!

Donate to the HOC today! All contributions go directly to ensuring all of our support services and trainings for advocates remain completely free of charge. secure.actblue.com/d...

Anybody else feel like this administration is shrinking your telomeres?

Screenshot of old tweet: "Every woman I know has been storing anger for years in her body and it's starting to feel like bees are going to pour out of all of our mouths at the same time."

I think about this a lot.

Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules (Gift Article) The 5-to-4 decision is the latest setback for the agency and could have sweeping implications for curtailing water pollution offshore.

Throughout history, humans have habitually treated the ocean as an infinite waste repository, using this flawed perspective to justify environmentally harmful practices.

From POLITICO's Florida Playbook. (It continues on)

Because to be in a small world is much more soothing than the big world these days.

#photography #nature #lichen

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To probationary federal employees who have been terminated:

Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email info@civilservicestrong.org

Federal Employee Purge Rife With Malevolence And Incompetence Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.

They're evil, but also stupid as hell. My latest with some details on who has been targeted at various agencies, and how much it all sucks.

"They want to break things, and unlike building things, that can be done badly with pretty much the same result."

Another word for "regulation" is...

"consumer protection"
"environmental protection"

"Regulation" means your milk is safe. "Regulation" means toys that harm your babies are removed from the shelves. "Regulation" means chemical companies can't dump waste in your river.

Google maps screenshot of the Drake passage between South America and Antarctica

If we’re renaming bodies of water based on petty grievances, I propose that this be renamed the Kendrick Lamar passage.

This great! Thank you!!!

Thank you!!

@whysharksmatter.bsky.social is #marinesky even a thing?

🌊🐙🪸 #MarineSky folks, spam me with your most comprehensive articles about the broad conservation benefits of marine protected areas. And, if you think MPAs are bad, open to critiques.

"You are exactly who you need to be."

Doechii’s historic Grammy win wasn’t just a moment—it was a message.

see: bad things happening this week to excuse lack of memory/impaired brain function