Happy #squirrel appreciation day!

A great case study on how Harrington Elementary School in Lexington, MA saved money and cut down on waste through #reuse. | Clean Water Action cleanwater.org/case-study/h...

Advocate for #wildlife by joining the fight against harmful rodenticides in #Massachusetts. This page on the @massaudubon.org site has helpful resources. www.massaudubon.org/take-action/...

Enjoying my January read, an informative book that lends some valuable perspective on #wildlife and other #animals.

All #wildlife are #sentient beings and deserve respect.

Protect United States Endangered Species from Harmful Amendment - Sign the Petition! c.org/Xf9VNxphsd

What if a #car were designed for #darkness from the very beginning? darksky.org/news/darsky-... via @darkskyintl.bsky.social #lightpollution

I'm just going to leave this here.

History made. 🐘 Pennsylvania has issued its first-ever habeas corpus order for a nonhuman animal. Judge Mary C. McGinley has advanced the NhRPs lawsuit on behalf of the Pittsburgh Zoo elephants. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45MlTuf

"If we think nothing can be done to improve things, we’re unlikely to try. This is one reason why I try to emphasise that there are things that each of us can do to make the world better. Without a sense of agency, we become cynical and fatalistic about change." open.substack.com/pub/hannahri...

More people are killed by errant golf balls and flying champagne corks each year than are bitten by #coyotes. This article debunks coyote myths and shares some humane techniques that are proven to drive them away. www.humaneworld.org/en/resources...

The richest 1% have exhausted their annual carbon budget – the amount of CO2 that can be emitted while staying within 1.5 degrees of warming - only ten days into the year, according to new analysis from Oxfam.

Vehicle headlights represent a major, scientifically documented, and rapidly growing source of ecological #light #pollution that has been largely overlooked in environmental policy. darksky.org/news/a-drivi...

"[To help #birds] we must adopt a good, better, best approach: favoring native shrubs and vines where possible, embracing fruit-bearing plants from other parts of the world, and working to reduce the abundance of ecologically harmful plants." www.boston.com/real-estate/...

We need a new paradigm in #wildlife management— because wildlife doesn’t just exist for human use. It exists for its own sake, and for the health of the planet we all share. wildlifeforall.us/reimagining-...

Stingless #bees from the Amazon have become the first #insects to be granted legal rights anywhere in the world, in a breakthrough supporters hope will be a catalyst for similar moves to protect bees elsewhere. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Something to consider during the month of #Veganuary, and every other month.

Even while providing greener power than the utilities or retail suppliers, #Massachusetts municipal aggregations are coming in at about a penny less per kWh than basic service rates. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/third-p...

“Our findings suggest that bacterial cellulose grown on brewers spent grain not only supports cell growth but also mimics the properties of meat more closely than other options.” www.popsci.com/science/beer...

If your place of residence uses #rodenticide bait traps please consider choosing alternative methods. There are safer and more effective options that don't harm #wildlife (see below).

It was a pleasure working with the #sustainability focused staff at Remnant Brewing to help them earn recognition as a green brewery.

I just donated to the important cause of #bat #conservation. Together, we can make a difference. Will you join me? www.batcon.org/our-work/end...

“If you have lights around your house and you don’t need them, turn them off at #night. Use motion sensors, where you need to have some safety but just keeping lights on forever is just not the way we need to go these days.” bcheights.com/226783/metro...

Some facts, not fear, regarding #coyotes in neighborhoods.

I'm observing @veganuary.bsky.social again this year (no animal foods at all for the entire month). It always helps me reset after the holidays and start off the new year with a healthy and compassionate perspective.

Cambridge has done a great job of planting new #trees in recent years, but the most significant factor in growing its existing canopy is preserving mature trees. It's especially important on private/commercial property, which makes up the majority of canopy in our municipality.

Supporting @darkskyintl.bsky.social with the purchase of this cool shirt: Stars Above, Wonder Within on @bonfire.bsky.social www.bonfire.com/under-one-sk...

Kudos to all those who skipped the fall "clean up" and instead put up with a "messy" yard to help support #nature. If you must do an annual cleanup, wait until late spring.

Data reflects a positive response to investment in #bike-friendly infrastructure. With more residents opting for environmentally friendly transportation and a corresponding dip in car traffic, the initiative marks a step forward in #Boston’s efforts. newschunks.com/state/massac...

Our yards can be vital #habitat to #wildlife, especially in the winter.

"The goal is better welfare for #animals and safer traffic for everyone. Supporters say a busy city is no place for working horses in heat, noise, and unpredictable congestion." www.onegreenplanet.org/news/nyc-pla...

Wetlands are often called “nature’s kidneys” because they filter out pollutants. medium.com/the-environm...

From wildly popular to nearly forgotten, some of our cemeteries play an unexpected role in fostering #biodiversity. therevelator.org/cemeteries-p...

I signed DarkSky International’s open letter opposing a proposed orbital illumination system that would reflect #sunlight onto Earth at night. This unprecedented threat puts #wildlife, communities, and the #night sky at risk. darksky.org/news/stateme...

“The I-25 Greenland Wildlife Overpass is critical to the #wildlife crossing system in this area, which is expected to reduce wildlife-vehicle crashes by 90 percent.” www.cpr.org/2025/12/17/l...

Unfortunately, a neat and clean #garden doesn't support #birds or other #wildlife.

Scientists have proposed three main (but not mutually exclusive) hypotheses to explain why #bats continue to prefer the nightlife over the light of day. These ideas focus on competition, predation and thermoregulation (how #animals manage heat and energy). www.batcon.org/why-are-bats...

The pereceived problem (by drivers).

The anonymous Redditor who started the thread claimed they worked for a US meat industry trade group for one year, during which they were paid to trawl social media and push anti-#vegan narratives. vegnews.com/reddit-ama-b... via @vegnews.bsky.social

"Reintroducing mountain lions could benefit #ecosystems in need of a dominant apex predator (aside from humans). They would control deer populations and thus reduce damage to vegetation, allowing a broader balance of species to coexist." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Advanced plant behavior now sits at the center of one of ecology’s most heated debates. Decades ago, little was known about it. Today, researchers and scientists are more responsive to the idea that #trees and #plants aren’t passive organisms. www.zmescience.com/science/news...

"Our results show that much of the opposition to #degrowth is due to misunderstanding of the word rather than rejection of the underlying principles and policies." open.substack.com/pub/degrowth...

"Many people, especially in urban areas, develop negative feelings toward #nature, such as fear, discomfort or disgust. Researches call it “biophobia.” medium.com/the-environm...

Already planning for the spring.

The Midas predicament emerges when we optimize #cars, mandate their use, eliminate alternatives. A city where people can choose to drive, walk, #bike, or take public transit to meet their needs is fundamentally different from one where driving is the only option. open.substack.com/pub/speakeas...

"The city's #bike lane projects are reducing crashes, improving predictability, and expanding mobility options without increasing congestion - exactly the kind of evidence-based policymaking our #city needs." mass.streetsblog.org/2025/12/05/b...

"The results demonstrate the importance of assessing the safety of new #pesticides and other #chemicals before they are used on #food crops or put in consumer products." medium.com/the-environm...

A study found that consumers throw away 80% of items purchased on Black Friday after a few uses. Most of these items are destined for landfills, incinerators, or go to low-quality recycling centers. open.substack.com/pub/degrowth...

The Trump administration's proposed rollbacks open the door for more drilling, mining, and logging. | grist.org/regulation/d...

A new investigation reveals how Amazon is amplifying #Oregon’s nitrate #pollution crisis. open.substack.com/pub/heated/p...