A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.

Zelenskyy: Today, Russia struck a passenger train in the Kharkiv region with attack drones. In any country, a drone strike on a civilian train would be regarded in the same way – purely as an act of terrorism

Look how these two #trees respect each other’s living space. Their shapes trace each other, barely touching. In spring and summer neither shades the other, so they both can get enough sunlight and be nourished. Maybe they’re mother and child? If trees can care for each other, so can we. #scapes

Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days. His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.

Baby pine tree surrounded by elders on a snow day #Switzerland #landscape #nature #photography #forest #snow

A while back, I read this quiet but fierce meditation on war, how it shows up in art, and on what it does to those who wage it and those who are on the receiving end. And I still think about it. Now feels like the right time to recommend it as an essential read. #booksky #tbr

Check out #45! 😭😭😭 My little kid nerdy heart loves this because I grew up looking forward to this magazine included with the Sunday paper every week. I am so honored to see my book on this list in a magazine that means so much to me. Thank you, PARADE Magazine! parade.com/books/best-n...

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A little winter magic. It’s gray and rainy down in the valleys. But up here, the fresh snow has turned everything into a postcard and hushed all the sounds except branches cracking under its weight or an occasional chirp of a bird. A day not spent on screens is a day worth living.

An old log - a tree that died - still full of life, as it became a host to a micro forest of mosses and lichens, all teeming with life, even on this mild winter day. Nature is so miraculous, but we often walk past these little miracles completely oblivious. #nature #scapes #macro

New UCC paper shows how low beef and sheep systems are for net digestible protein per hectare: they produce protein for 2–3 people per ha, versus ~23 for milk and ~40 for legumes. That’s ~15× more digestible protein per hectare from legumes than beef.

A pet cow named Veronika uses tools in a surprisingly sophisticated way—possibly because she has been allowed to live her best life

Rachel Moore meets Sweet Girl, a beloved young #whale known for her gentle nature; who tragically lost her life after being hit & killed by a vessel. She suffered for hours. Her death shows the need to slow down ferries during whale season. #photo: Sina Ritter #UnderwaterPhotography #photography

This is Kyiv. Ukraine’s capital. An apartment building where the temperature is below 0. Where people live. Some of them can’t leave. (UNITED24)

The alarming state of our planet demands immediate action. By preserving the Amazon and Congo basin, we can mitigate the devastating impacts of climate change and ensure a habitable world for ourselves and future generations. #ActNow #ClimateAction ‎

Those gentle hills in the background are actually massive snow capped Alps. Funny what the perspective does. #scape #Switzerland #photography

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I sneaked out for a short walk in between meetings today, to clear my head and to bask in the precious winter sun. Sometimes all we need is a gulp of fresh air. #scapes #alps #nature #Switzerland

A family of sleeping whales: mother, daughter and son [📹 vega_alejand]

Good morning, let it be a peaceful one. #scapes #photography #swan #Switzerland

Isn’t this gull beautiful in its element? #scapes #birds #Switzerland #photography #nature

“When I speak about making our city more affordable, my vision is not limited to the homes that we live in or the child care that we’re making universal — it’s also a vision where we make it possible for working people to afford lives of joy, of art, of rest, of expression.”

#CurrentlyReading How To Stand Up To a Dictator By Maria Ressa Democracy is fragile. An urgent cry for readers to recognize & understand the dangers to our freedoms. In telling her courageous story, Ressa forces readers to ask themselves: What are you willing to sacrifice for the truth? #booksky

I am ashamed to admit I did not really notice #gulls before I picked up my camera. They have a bad reputation, but they are such tough, playful, and elegant creatures. Their life is constant battle against the elements. Wind, water, cities encroaching on their habitat. And yet, they soar. #scapes

First day back to work and already spent lunch going through emails instead of a little photo walk in the neighborhood. I love my work, but I also know that making time for a proper break on a busy day makes me more productive and motivated in the long run. Tomorrow better. Photo from 2 weeks ago.

The Trump administration just released a five-year plan for offshore oil leasing, setting the stage to auction off 1+ billion acres of public waters in the United States. More drilling will only push imperiled wildlife closer to extinction. Take action. act.biologicaldiversity.org/OvxlEQSpoEGj...

Russia hit an eco-park near Kharkiv with a glide bomb, injuring lions, killing most birds, and destroying winter enclosures, says founder Feldman. A volunteer was hurt; tigers’ status is unclear. Cleanup and animal rescue continue.

The swearing in ceremony of the new #NYC mayor was everything, but first and foremost an expression of deep love for this city and everyone who calls it home. So inspired by the vision of solidarity, justice, diversity, and affordability as a key to freedom. And yes, let’s tax the rich, finally.

I've seen a few people posting stuff along the lines of "2026 is the year I'm going to read more!" My friend, don't pressure yourself. Even as an author, I say this: Read better, not more. Read what you love, stop reading something that isn't working for you. Don't aim for more, aim for pleasure.

Corporations want to shred an old-growth forest in #Walbran Valley to pieces for profit. I am in awe of the bravery of the few people who put up a blockade. Old-growth forests are unique. You can’t just plant them. Can we amplify the efforts of the blockade? substack.com/@maxwilbert/...

Great holiday read: a hand-drawn ghost comic, a rarity in this age of AI.

Things I learned today: • #BirdPhotography is hard but absolutely exhilarating, even when the subject is a humble #gull. • Bird photography is very intimate. This guy and I connected on a level that can’t be put into words. 10/10 the best way to get your pants dirty. #birds #nature #Switzerland

I was lucky to catch some golden hour on a dog walk this afternoon. As the sun suddenly broke winter grayness, folks poured outside: kids on scooters, couples, older folks, dog people like myself. All complete strangers, united by the joy of being outside by the lake. #Scapes #Photography

A year of uncertainty, and still, moments of hope. Thank you to our grantees, partners, and the #RCFfamily for showing up, advocating, and collaborating through it all. #RCFWrapped2025 #CommunitiesFirst

This is ecocide. Consumption in the wealthy West drives nations like Indonesia to destroy the humanity’s collective lungs. It is not even supporting development, as local farmers get displaced, profits go to corporations (and to kickbacks), and the loss to humanity and ecosystems is irreversible.

I was enchanted by those street lamps. Taken on a quiet neighborhood dog walk today. This street is near the beach and is usually bustling with people. Which is probably why I never noticed those lanterns before. Sometimes quiet is all we need to see. #Scape #photography #Switzerland #Lausanne

Giving what we can has implemented a fun game where you spin a globe to see how your starting point in life would compare if you were reborn today, randomly somewhere on earth. www.givingwhatwecan.org/birth-lottery

This Sunburst Lichen is very aptly named: a tiny burst of color amidst December monochrome. I just read that it’s resilient to human-induced air pollution, while many lichen species are sensitive to it. This is why it is common in urban areas and a good subject to study how species adapt. #nature

Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday season. I am planning to turn my phone off and instead spend some time reading, take my dog and my camera for a walk, and engage in other analog activities. Hope you can find some joy offline as well. #Switzerland #hiking #naturephotography #Alps #sonyA6000

La Berra, #Switzerland Nothing like a day out there, on a hiking trail, amongst snowy tops and away from infinite scrolls. #hiking #landscape #Alps #photography

To all the young people in New York and across our country who count on gender-affirming care: I won't let this administration come for you, your doctors, or your lifesaving health care.  Your health care is still legal and protected.  I'll always fight for you.

Without extension of the healthcare tax credit at least 4.5M Americans will lose healthcare coverage in 2026! I am here to tell you that your local emergency room CANNOT absorb the primary care for these individuals. This ⬆️ burden on hospitals will affect healthcare for everyone even the insured!.

thriftbooks.com is an awesome company with soooo many options!

Russia destroyed 100% of Odesa’s energy infrastructure. All substations were destroyed by missiles and drones. The city has been completely left without electricity, hot water, and heating for over one million people, including all critical infrastructure.

The internet is telling me that this little friend is called the Scurfy Twiglet and I just love the name. Despite its small size (this one is 3 tall), it does a big job of helping decompose woody debris and releasing nutrients back into the soil, enriching ecosystems. #fungi #mushrooms #macro

It's just f**king relentless. Can't they understand? The orangutans and the rainforest ecosystem of which they're a part *IS* the gold.

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Things I saw on a dog walk today. (Yes, I am very fortunate to be temporarily based in a country where a daily dog walk is like being inside some damn pretty postcard).

Deep sea mining has ‘devastating’ impact on biodiversity www.channel4.com/news/deep-se...