Katie L. Burke

If ACA (also known as Obamacare) subsidies end, the average marketplace plan premium could more than double, from $74 to $159 per month.

Florida is particularly vulnerable because 98% of its marketplace enrollees depend on subsidies.
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Fossil fuel companies say they support the energy transition. New numbers suggest otherwise. A new study shows that fossil fuel companies own less than 2 percent of renewable energy projects worldwide.

This is very useful, timely analysis built on Global Energy Monitor data, confirming that fossil fuel companies are not meaningfully investing in the energy transition. These companies are responsible for a tiny 0.1% of global renewable energy production.

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Cannot express enough appreciation for the teams *flying through a hurricane* while not being paid.

Will Science Journalism Funders Step Up or Retreat? Amid Trump-era funding turmoil, foundations are finding themselves pulled in many directions to fill in the gaps.

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Hey @erinbiba.bsky.social just a man and his GIGANTIC cat.

A wall of gallstones categorized by size and color, ranging in hue from white to brown to black. Sizes range from quite small to larger than a quarter (ouch!).

"Gallstones" by Nivena Widelin

The Charité Museum of Medical History in Berlin is wild, and while most exhibits are not open to photography, this gallstone art in the foyer is grotesquely beautiful and fascinating.
#histSTM #history #medicine

Fascinating new case against Shell, pegged to new attribution science and fresh off the heels of the RWE opinion.

Where to find accurate vaccine information amidst the CDC’s ongoing collapse With the CDC no longer a trustworthy source, use these resources to find reliable, accurate, evidence-based information about vaccines.

When the CDC can’t be trusted as a vaccine source, where do you turn? Our latest tipsheet offers a powerful guide to more reliable, independent vaccine info & how journalists can stay sharp.
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Complete sequencing of ape genomes - Nature Complete sequences of chromosomes telomere-to-telomere from chimpanzee, bonobo, gorilla, Bornean orangutan, Sumatran orangutan and siamang provide a comprehensive and valuable resource for future evolutionary comparisons.

Interesting new publication on the genomes of living apes, suggesting the split between humans and chimps is more recent than previously thought.

“Our analyses dated the human–chimpanzee split between 5.5 and 6.3 million years ago (Ma; minimum to maximum estimate of divergence)”
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The cost crisis beyond the ACA No matter what Congress does on ACA premium subsidies, both employer and employee premiums will rise at near double-digit rates next year. Democrats need to be talking about that, too.

"No matter what Congress does on ACA premium subsidies, both employer and employee premiums will rise at near double-digit rates next year. Democrats need to be talking about that, too."
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#healthcare #publichealth

saaaame, Karen.

"'Tis but a scratch! I'm invincible!"

How the budget bill will impact older adults: What journalists should know In this webinar, our expert panel will discuss how the budget bill will harm older adults and the families who care for them.

💬 Seeking insights on how federal budget changes affect older adults? Don't miss our Oct 9 webinar with top policy experts. Register here:

Is your community next? King tides offer a glimpse of tomorrow’s floods. Join us for a conversation about sea level rise and king tides at 12pm ET on October 7.
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The Other Side of the World’s Largest Dam Removal | Hakai Magazine Removing dams from the Klamath River in Northern California seems like a clear win for fish and rivers. Why do some locals hate it?

Hakai Magazine may be dead, but it's still racking up awards. Grats to J. B. McKinnon on his finalist nod for best Longform Narrative from the @sciencewriters.org Science in Society Journalism Awards www.nasw.org/article/anno... for his piece on the Klamath dam:

hakaimagazine.com/features/the...

If I started to need to integrate Calendly into my website to book many appointments and charge for then seamlessly, then I would consider upgrading.

I use the free version, but it requires more curation bc it doesn't coordinate with your calendar as well. If you don't pay attention, it can book conflicts. That said, I love it for scheduling interviews across time zones. I started with the free version and have yet to feel the need to upgrade.

Energy Scarcity and Extreme Heat in Appalachian Virginia This story was produced through a collaboration between Radio IQ and Climate Central, a nonadvocacy science and news group. Michelle Young and Jennifer Brady (Climate Central) contributed data...

Year after year, the average temperature in Appalachian Virginia keeps rising, bringing greater risks of heat illness. Meanwhile, residents are struggling with escalating energy costs.

Story by @klburke.bsky.social & Melba Newsome for WVTF RADIO IQ & @climatecentral.org. bit.ly/46u4t6I

Energy Scarcity and Extreme Heat Despite growing recognition of the health risks that extreme heat poses, much of the focus has been on urban heat islands. While rural areas tend to be several degrees cooler than metro areas, risks o...

The 1st installment in a Pulitzer-funded series I'm working on about #climate issues in southwestern #Virginia is out: I focus on the implications of cutting the federal program that helps people pay their energy bills, as the costs of cooling homes in increases.
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Thanks for the context!

MmmMMM, that's good lampooning!

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

Truly amazing leap forward:
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#medicine #genetics #genetherapy #biotech

How to cover vaccines responsibly in 2025 A tool kit of seven tip sheets to help journalists in their reporting on all aspects of vaccines and vaccine hesitancy.

With #ACIP happening, check out the fantastic toolkit of tip sheets from @sciline.org for reporting on #vaccines. I'm a bit biased because I contributed three of them, but there are seven in total, and they're all great, each addressing a different focus area.
www.sciline.org/resource-lis...

Do I know any freelance environmental journalists comfortable with politics and policy in Spain?

I would just like to point out that this is a spectacular choice of cover image for this story.

Little Red Dots at the edge of the universe may be black holes powering gigantic balls of gas These “Black Hole Stars” are theoretical, but do explain what we see

So JWST has seen these weird objects called Little Red Dots that appear to be extremely luminous and way on the other side of the universe from us. What the heck are they?

Well, they could be immense star-like objects powered by black holes. So, yeah.

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We so desperately need bold, clever, PRINCIPLED journalism right now. I’m so excited to see what this team does (and full disclosure, I am a super fan of more than one of these humans).

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Measles in the Brain Can Kill Years after Infection, Child’s Death Shows A child in Los Angeles County has died from a rare but always fatal brain disorder that develops years after a measles infection. Experts underscore the need for vaccination to protect the most vulner...

Measles can lay dormant for years and come back as a rare but deadly brain disorder. The recent death in a child is a reminder that widespread MMR vaccination is important in protecting people who cannot be vaccinated. @andreatweather.bsky.social explains: www.scientificamerican.com/article/meas...