A great way to counter the ridiculousness of this new food pyramid (paid for by big ag) is to go #plantbased « Sticking it to the man »in this way = #ClimateInfluence You’ll be growing food to *feed people directly* rather than the supremely inefficient method of growing food to feed…food.

« Beef converts only 1 percent of feed energy into human food. This inefficient system contributes to deforestation, devours water in an increasingly thirsty world, gobbles up vast tracts of land and drives tremendous greenhouse gas emissions… » Matt Prescott #Food www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/o...

Here's the even more interesting part: the absolute values. Twitter used to be the clear winner for me, but Bluesky is rapidly catching up. Even though I have 3x more followers on X than Bluesky, the actual numbers on positive or neutral engagement here is nearly as high. That's amazing!

Reports of Bluesky’s demise are vastly overstated. For science posting and urbanism posting (well, Seattle urbanism posting at least), Bluesky is thriving.

“they will say Self defense They will say Obstructing They will say What badges have always said When following orders Is translation for Hate” - Lesle Honore #ArtAsActivism

There's something to be said for forcing yourself to dig in with #descript and then finding you CAN do the most basic stuff! Just combined a few bits from interviews to start a #NameAndFame #podcast trailer, and you'd think I'd won an international award I'm so happy. BABY steps, people, but still!

This sounds like an amazing topic. #podcast #socialjustice

Many social media influencers experience dysfunctional entanglement with their followers, characterized by feeling an oppressive dependence on audience reactions, struggling with platform volatility, and experiencing distressing emotions. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Could an electric bike be the ultimate rapid response unit? An ambulance service is trialling the use of e-bikes to respond to medical emergencies at crowded events such as running races. Link in comments for the full story.

Dr Lisa Miller is the best scientist / #spirituality explainer out there. And, with the skeptical health /wellness podcast host Luz Moody interviewing her - this is an episode for anyone trying to make their way through life « in these times » #MustListen podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Highly recommend this *free* webinar on how to think more authentically and sustainably about your own content creation/sharing. With Elosi Ikharo of WorkWithJade.com www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-spira...

Another beautiful morning commute without burning petroleum! 🚫🛢 My toes were a bit chilly, even with double socks. ❄️ #BikesAreBetter

This @volts.wtf episode is so joyful!! Love the love for NYC congestion pricing. #transportation #ClimateInfluence #cities

"We find that time and again, ... you can have great guests after great guests, but if the host isn't right, the listeners won't come back. And so they're here for the host." Will Pearson of #IHeartMedia talking about #AI in #podcasting. Bet on HUMAN creators! www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...

“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath www.fastcompany.com/3062989/50-r...

Psychologist Clare Mann re: bad faith (which is not cognitive dissonance) and non-vegans defensive response to people who say they are #vegan. | I've long thought if a wider variety of people "outed" themselves as vegans, it'd = big #ClimateInfluence www.linkedin.com/pulse/psycho...

Bill Siemering, founding program director of NPR, author of its mission statement, has asked me to inquire if any profs might be interested in a Zoom class visit? No honorarium necessary. Bill founded All Things Considered, Fresh Air, won a MacArthur, etc.

Thinking about trying Veganuary or eating more plant-based this month? 🌱✨ jessicainthekitchen.com I’ve been vegan for over 8 years, and I make simple, approachable vegan recipes that make eating plant-based feel doable and delicious. Browse by blog with over 1000 vegan recipes!

Even if you simply veer #vegan or #plantbased , you will be amazed at how good you feel physically and emotionally /spiritually. I can attest. Bonus: incredibly joyful #ClimateInfluence (and you’ll likely move toward going more and more in that direction. )

With this victory, Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger will continue to have a Democratic trifecta when she is sworn in next week. Congrats, Senator-elect Jones!

Find Out Media are building a content/engagement ecosystem to help move more men to the left. If we are successful, we will make sure MAGA never wins a single election again. If you are interested in helping us in anyway, would you mind filling out this form? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

You've been warned.

France's National Agricultural Show will take place without either cattle or poultry this year, because contagious diseases are hitting the farm species (and wild animals) so badly. Time to shift our diets?

Jellyfish & sea anemones lack brains & yet seem to sleep in ways similar to humans New findings bolster a theory that sleep evolved before centralized nervous systems to repair DNA damage that builds up in individual nerve cells while animals are awake. “Neurons are very precious”

Seeing this mom bike up Pike St with her kid in the sleet this afternoon was a good reminder that if you build it they will come!

London Zoo are doing their annual stock take and it is a thing of joy (pics from Getty Images) www.gettyimages.co.uk/editorial-im...

Super utilitarian EV with design options, hand-cranked windows and no onboard computer system for the win- for the households that find they need a car at all. Imagine this as an urban #carshare :-) Go @slateauto.bsky.social

We're thrilled that #NewDEALAlum Molly Gray is running for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont! Congrats 🎉

« I think that in the world, you can let things beat you down a lot and not really give knowledge to all the things that you have going on that are really good. » Nick Sirianni via @zberm.bsky.social In pro sports - as in all biz + culture sectors - joy is having its day. #JoyAsAnActOfResistance

Ring in the new year with these delicious vegan Mexican traditional recipes for FREE! 🫔 🌽 🔗 Get your copy of Vegan Mexican Food at foodispower.org or visit veganmexicanfood.com for digital recipes and more info!

Unhook ourselves from oil and gas and we unhook ourselves from dependency on dictators, autocrats and expansionist regimes all over the planet. Renewables and other low-carbon energy sources are not just good climate sense. They are also good political sense.

Lots of Americans have convinced themselves that having a 6000 lb SUV that gets shitty gas mileage and has huge blind spots and is hard to park and costs a ton is somehow the perfect vehicle to run errands in or to drive alone to work in—and they don't realize they've been brainwashed.

Keep countering this culture of fear. I know in my soul that it is working, friends. #JoyAsAnActOfResistance (soooo glad I got this in wrist tattoo form!)

Wow! #Joy #LessCar #Seattle

The data says it all: congestion pricing is a boon to New York City. After just one year... - New York's economy and public transportation are benefiting - Traffic, congestion, and pollution are declining

#Podcast- making people: great example of why this show went indie, deciding their own show release schedule, and the cool way they’ll approach 4 topics each month. You don’t have to do a bazillion weekly episodes! Push back. :-) #WeCanDoHardThings podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

The Best Thing About Giving Up Your Car? According to Commuters, It’s Almost Everything. momentummag.com/the-best-thi...

Pssss..Hey You! Lets kickstart Veganuary! 📣 youtu.be/yeBp2RNQB40?... 📲 Join: www.collectiveforclimateaction.org/cross-govern...

Something to chew on this #Veganuary — Our report found that the annual carbon footprint of beef recipes promoted by top U.S. food outlets adds up to 145 million metric tons of CO2 — more than the entire country of Belgium emits in a year. bit.ly/45EYcUF

Never mind. That didn’t last long.

#hypnosis / #selfhypnosis is an under-tapped tool for habit change. I use it myself. For any New Year's resolutions, you might want to give Reveri a try. Reveri's founder, David Spiegel is a wise wise human. *This is not a paid advertisement.* I'm just a true believer. www.reveri.com

This every-CityCast convo is hopeful about new #mayors, local economies and #affordablehousing. When you hear this stuff beyond your own city, big U.S. change *looks possible*. #Joy #cities @citycastseattle.bsky.social cc @wrirosscities.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Boulder, Colorado is America's Most Improved Player over the last 15 years. The transition has been day and night.

Just as I would suggest you #NameAndFame any corporate or local gov leaders you know who are centering social justice, you can do the same w/ hotel brands. Say THANK you to Hilton Hotels on social media. No matter how un-influential you think you are, "thank yous" add up.

Second hand everything is freaking out retailers. Who's in?!! #Reuse #Recycle #community #culture

Via the most interesting music / culture critic I know of: @tedgioia.bsky.social "...there’s a growing perception that secondhand gifts are classier than today’s mass-produced merchandise. That’s the dirty little secret the big retailers don’t want you to know." open.substack.com/pub/tedgioia...

"This is a program that has been successful no matter how you measure it."

We are in a moment that calls for vision and ambition. We have to do new big things. Most of all, success is going to require all of you. Because I know that what I am able to accomplish in office will depend on what you are able to build on the outside.

It’s simple. Many of us share #science. Please join up. go.bsky.app/H3qcvgP Please add your name below and expertise and you’ll be added! #scientistswhocommunicatescience #scicomm #womeninsciencw

Congestion pricing is working. The cameras are staying on.