Joanna Coleman

Painted bats belong alive in the wild — not dead on walls. Tell Amazon to stop selling painted woolly bats so their populations can again flourish in the wild — where they belong.

Painted woolly bats are listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Ornamental trade is the top threat they face, and several lines of evidence point to steep declines in at least some populations.

We are doing everything we can to stop the trade.

act.biologicaldiversity.org/_M_d3tlOQ0G4...

Yes. And I think for the flu jab, the best time is October. I will go get it today - thanks for the reminder.

One size doesn’t fit all: Best time for COVID-19 booster depends on where you live, infection history A one-size-fits-all approach for scheduling COVID-19 booster shots may not be the most effective, according to a new study by researchers at the Yale School of

That’s not being an annoying friend. That’s being sensible.

Although…

Apparently, there are location-based optimal times for the Covid jab.

medicine.yale.edu/news-article...

And people drowned.
And massive trees were uprooted.
This was a record breaking storm.

What a hoser / loser / poser.
They all fit.

Two Die in NYC Basements as Squall Brings Massive Rain Burst to City Two men, one in Central Brooklyn and another in Upper Manhattan, were found dead in flooded areas after intense rain arrived late on Thursday.

Record breaking, deadly rain and flooding hit NYC today just 2 days after a record breaking hurricane caused devastation in Jamaica. God those poor people. My heart.

Can we PLEASE stop messing about and act to mitigate climate change now ?

www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/30/f...

Let them eat cake !

Recipe ?

‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30

We have entered the time of year where all of the climate reports come up in the lead-up to the climate negotiations. This year, the news is BAD and flying to Brazil to yell at one another may not be the best use of carbon, money, or time...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

America First ?

Bernie, at 84, has more energy than many half his age. And he can honestly say “I’ve been fighting for the same thing my entire life” and have it mean something.

To me, diversity includes diversity of age & lived experience. And I do not support deeming someone irrelevant just cos they are elderly.

Saw a great talk by Jessica Dupont, MSc at the AMNH Student Conference on Conservation Science a couple of weeks ago.

She found deer hunters were most amenable to a programme that would donate their venison to food pantries as a strategy to mitigate chronic wasting disease.

I am also wondering why I cannot find this statement on the Reagan Foundation website or its bluesky page. Could it be fake ?

Hey New Yorkers ! Early voting has started. As a foreigner, all I can do is encourage all of you to get out there and exercise your civic duty. So, please go make your voices heard between now and 4Nov.

vote.nyc

Yeah, well this Canadian watched the full speech and sees no misrepresentation by the ad.

Indeed, in the full speech, Reagan essentially explained why tariffs are generally bad economic policy and why and how he was making an exception in placing a short-term tariff on Japan.

Be serious.

You are one of the biggest shining lights in one of, if not the, darkest times our generations have ever faced. Sending so much ❤️ and gratitude.

YouTube video by Global News Former US president Ronald Reagan FULL 1987 speech on tariffs and free trade

Ok. I listened to the whole speech. And I’m mystified… How exactly Doug Ford take his words out of context ?

youtu.be/Foggkeiwlp0?...

Think tear gas is no big deal ? It can cause serious injuries and, even be deadly. Especially if you are exposed to a large dose or for a long time.

www.cdc.gov/chemical-eme...

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The University of Manchester FSE Bicentenary PhD
Competition funded (worldwide)

Deadline 31st Jan, see info at bit.ly/4qn74qH

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Indonesia’s most vulnerable push for nation’s first Climate Justice Bill JAKARTA — “Going to Dubai was an act of desperation,” says Muninggar, a 48-year-old former fish farmer from northern Java. “There were no jobs left in the village. If I wasn’t forced to, I wouldn’t…

Climate change is forcing migration and deepening inequality across Indonesia, displacing rural residents, Indigenous peoples and those with disabilities — groups least responsible for the crisis.

Ok just saw this on instagram, and I’m a bit obsessed.

wrecking a globally unique and iconic building to build a gigantic, ostentatious ballroom for literally the world’s worst dancer.

This is Prospect Park right now.

Immigrants DEFINITELY make our cities, our communities and society so much richer and better.

Never let ‘em say otherwise.

In what absurd scenario does anyone pay >7M people to show up in >2 500 locations in the 🇺🇸, plus the probably millions more in locations around the 🌍 ?

Sorry but you need to be hella stupid to even think this, let alone say it in front of a camera.

literally embarrassed for him.

Days like today make me ❤️ Americans.

And @sanders.senate.gov is one of the best Americans.

What a razor sharp, charismatic, decent and patriotic orator & leader. And no teleprompter needed.

Pure 🔥

And the energy & stamina !

How is this guy 84 years old ?

‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump Draw Crowds Across U.S. More than 2,600 "No Kings" rallies have been planned across the country Saturday against the Trump Administration.

Erm… these journalists need a reality check (and maybe some arithmetic lessons).

there were > 2 500 separate events, and humongous crowds in large cities

So there HAD to be millions of ppl.

time.com/7326801/no-k...

PP is despicable. What a 💩.

Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats - BBC News President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

Sinful / disgraceful / idiotic. A woefully inadequate vocabulary to describe this failed deal.

Children and future generations will not forgive present-day adults if we do not act swiftly and meaningfully to mitigate global warming.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

This is literally like saying that when your car breaks down, you should take it to a carpenter instead of a mechanic. What a tool.

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