More than a decade after regulators promised to improve reporting standards for this waste, an Inside Climate News investigation found huge discrepancies in state records.

Seems there is yet another app using the ICEBlock logo and charging people for access. It’s called ICEBlocker and it is not us. DO NOT DOWNLOAD or pay. Best we can tell is it’s Russian. We would never ask for money.

A🧵 Who inspired you in 2025? Every month, The Media and Democracy Project honors exemplary individuals & publications for their commitment to journalism, democracy, & press freedom. We are grateful to and inspired by our 2025 heroes! We hope you are too. Who are they? Why are they heroes?👇

I know one of you has to have a billionaire’s phone number, $1m to save one of the best fossil collections in the country is a bargain. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/s...

Join us and become part of our activist community in 2026 as we continue the fight for more informative and pro-democracy media operating in the public interest. (All meetings via Zoom) www.mobilize.us/mediademocra...

I don’t live in Ithaca but I’ve joined the museum as a member! Please support this effort to support this museum—and science! Scientific research needs support more than ever right now.

Sharing an update because PRI shared on other socials - over $150,000 was donated this giving Tuesday bringing PRI even closer to their goal. Im very hopeful that PRI is likely to weather this crisis and create a path forward continuing its research and educational mission! Thanks all who helped!

If you would like to get a tattoo of my art, that's totally fine with me! I'm honored! In lieu of payment, please instead donate some money to Museum of the Earth. They've almost hit their goal! priweb.donorsupport.co/page/FUNWALK...

Trump’s attack on the CFPB is hurting families — 21 states and DC are fighting back. Their new lawsuit details how starving the agency of funding would turn off the consumer complaint database that has helped millions of Americans at the end of their rope after getting scammed.

Rubio Orders State Department Braille Signage Switch To ‘Times New Roman’ — theonion.com/rubio-orders... (photo of Rubio standing at a microphone looking serious)

Rep. Beatty posted here too—

NCAR is a cornerstone of climate science. Undermining it damages international research, weather prediction, and our understanding of climate change. Like climate itself, science does not respect borders, and the consequences will be felt far beyond the US. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Scientists from across disciplines are enlisting innovative experimental approaches and biological markers to probe the metabolic roots and consequences of cognitive fatigue go.nature.com/4oMU23S

Today at our faculty meeting I received the highest, most prestigious honor one can get. Yes, the 2025 Faculty Ugly Christmas Sweater award.

As part of the Everyone a Reader project run by @childrensbooksireland.ie, I worked in 2 schools in Dublin, including a long-term project with a group that struggled with reading. My job? To help them learn how to make the imaginative leap from words on a page. www.thebookseller.com/comment/copy...

Not that we needed another reason to hate AI, but here it is anyway.

ooh you want to submit your favorite books of the year to Reactor's poll so bad 🌀🌀🌀 #booksky

I wrote about birds. AGAIN. This week, my second favourite duck and a short celebration of the heron. open.substack.com/pub/levparik...

I’m on my nonsense again. This week’s things: – some Stoppard stuff – terrific very short film about apples – Leonardo online – excellent spin art – the Museum of Obsolete Media – compliment generator open.substack.com/pub/levparik...

This holiday season, I'm thankful for our common backyard birds. Sometimes we take the common birds for granted, but the fact is we should be grateful they've adapted robustly to urban and suburban settings. Here are a few shots from this morning.

A judge has permanently blocked Trump's destruction of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Really good news for libraries (and those like me, who love them! www.ala.org/news/2025/11...

I’m on my nonsense again. This week’s Six Things: – cats – mute films – stadium garden – sundiver – clocks – cool S open.substack.com/pub/levparik...

If you're looking to shop local for the holidays, this @nextpittsburgh.bsky.social article is a good round-up of markets & events; plus a shout out to Crafts and Drafts at East End Brewing on Dec 13!

On Sunday the 30th PRI's Museum of the Earth will celebrate Antarctica Day, including a talk by Dr. Alejandra Gandolfo,"When Antarctica Was Green: Fossil Plants Reveal Its Crucial Role in the Evolution of Southern Hemisphere Floras" come check it out #Ithaca #Antarctica tockify.com/paleontologi...

Secretary McMahon admitted herself that only Congress could dismantle the department. The admin knows this will devastate students and teachers, but they don't care.   Our kids deserve better. We will fight back.

A huge, gigantic congratulations to all of the striking Post Gazette workers. Never forget or doubt that Pittsburgh is a union town.

Last year on my birthday we rescued this skinny but sweet tabby cat. It took some patience for the other two to embrace their new brother but a year later, Toby is a comfortable happy boy & all three sleep with us every night. Deep rumbly purrs, Toby, & happy adoption day 😻

I'll start: @ravenscimaven.bsky.social should share about PRI's need for donations before the end of the year because it is a center of science communication, teacher education, and science outreach, especially for Earth and climate science, and they are based in NY www.priweb.org/learn-and-te...

Flash sale! We’ve got just a few of these Yinzilla hoodies in size XXL only, for just $20! DM or comment to grab one - no sizes other than XXL available, sorry!

"The images in 'Keep an Eye on the Figs' celebrate abundance. Shelves of multi-colored soda bottles shine like jewels. A crowded lineup of sausages from every corner of Eastern Europe feels tender & alive. A produce fridge teems with lush, green bok choy….." www.pghcitypaper.com/arts-enterta...

eBOUND Canada has a new ebook certification program. It’s open to publishers in Canada — and is free to eBOUND’s clients — and to publishers around the world as well. Read more about it here. laurabrady.ca/blog/ebook-a...

A new deal to end the government shutdown may briefly restore staff to U.S. Education Department offices that had been gutted by layoffs. n.pr/4rgzh3h

Can’t wait to read this one!

And in case you missed it, here’s the latest 99pi Breakdown of the Constitution episode- @romanmars.bsky.social & I talk about Congress (ahem) powers and with special guest Senator @warren.senate.gov podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...

NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals.

“Working conditions are learning conditions, we like to say, and it is so obviously true you want to tattoo it on your clavicle.” New: Peter Coviello on austerity in the English department.

I donated and became a member even though I don’t live in Ithaca. With all the cuts to federal funding of science & education, it’s the least I can do to support this research center. Please help out & donate!

Reporter @virginiagewin.bsky.social interviewed 19 current and former US federal agency scientists about the science being dismantled at EPA, NOAA, NASA, CDC, NIH, & USGS. They say it's making America unprepared for environmental and public health crises. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

On the 500th anniversary of #BattleofAgincourt, Britain found itself in need of a national myth. The victory of 1415 was soon put to service in the #FirstWorldWar ⌛️ Last chance to read this archive article for free www.historytoday.com/archive/feat...

People are hurting right now, and some of them have pets. Please take a look at Archer Zee's Pet Pantry Donations 2025 and, if you can, make a donation to help out a lot of people and their animals. Thanks. www.amazon.com/registries/g...

SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids and people with disabilities. www.npr.org/2025/10/28/g...

When SNAP runs out on Nov. 1st, hundreds of thousands of people in Pittsburgh and across SWPA will struggle to afford food. I compiled (with the help of community members) a non-exhaustive list of where people can find help, including sites in Pittsburgh & outer counties. Please spread this.

TOM THE DANCING BUG VOLUMES 1&2 are now live on Kickstarter! Do not miss out on Early Bird discounts and back now at: tinyurl.com/tomthedancin...

Jack DeJohnette, just one of the deepest musicians ever, and a personal hero. Here is my obituary for NPR Music.

omg this is brutal. and so spot on. Great read from @vermontgmg.bsky.social: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/ice-s-hiri...

I’m on my nonsense again. This week’s Six Things: – automated music – the wonders of migration – the joy of jigsaws – Bullseye theme tune explained – photographs of tiny tiny things – a game YES ANOTHER ONE open.substack.com/pub/levparik...

An electronic eye implant has restored vision in people with blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration go.nature.com/4ogDOR9

🧐 https://localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/projects/state-of-local-news/2025/report/

SAVE THE BATS www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Pittsburgh came together last weekend to remind the wannabe dictators that there are no kings in America. Grateful to the folks who organized, mobilized, and who are going to continue to keep our communities informed and engaged in the fight against fascism.