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Thrilled beyond words that Jane Lubchenco will be joining the climate-change team in the Biden-Harris administration. Such an amazing scientist, innovator and leader! washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/0…

I think the key part of learning how to be a scientist, particularly during grad school, is not so much to learn "things" (facts, nomenclature, techniques), but instead to learn how to THINK about things. But teaching "things" is easier than teaching thinking so we mostly do that

Long-term drought is a massive issue in the American west and there are no signs that the situation is going to change anytime soon. This article provides an important overview of the issue. washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/0…

An incredibly important article about a remarkable American. It is discouraging that so few of us know about Nannie Helen Burroughs. Hopefully this piece will awaken more of us to her many contributions and extraordinary life story. washingtonpost.com/history/2021/0…

Virtually every aspect of the COVID vaccine, from the lipid nanoparticles to the mRNA technology, was developed in academic labs using public funds. But in the public's mind the credit goes to companies like Moderna/Pfizer. This is a missed opportunity to celebrate basic research

Some recent musings on the state of our country at a challenging time. link.medium.com/udzlYj832db

About time this critical issue is attracting a bit of attention... theguardian.com/environment/20…

Republican leaders don’t want to address the climate crisis so instead, as a diversionary tactic, they attack the process by which the Biden-Harris administration is tackling this critical issue. Beyond lame. Immoral and irresponsible. washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/…

This is a relief. Undoing the nonsense. washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

A sobering but important review... theguardian.com/environment/20…

An important new book about the new version of climate-change deniers, who are working to slow if not completely thwart meaningful action to combat climate change... scientificamerican.com/article/climat…

The Biden-Harris administration has been doing a tremendous job on climate change - really transformative. I sincerely hope this article is correct in suggesting that climate-change denialism is subsiding quickly. It has gone on far too long. theguardian.com/environment/20…

This is powerful. thehill.com/policy/defense…

Our paper out now in @ESAEcosphere: Which plants succeed where, 10 years after tree removal in the sagebrush steppe?

President Biden is serious about confronting the climate crisis. These actions will ensure that climate action is integrated throughout all corners of his administration, to create new jobs, build a better America, and protect vulnerable communities. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Gina McCarthy was just interviewed on the PBS News Hour. She is so incredibly articulate, passionate and compelling. Our country is so fortunate to have her as the National Climate Advisor! youtu.be/Ai4HzWMyr0s via @YouTube pbs.org/newshour/show/…

Climate change is an incredibly urgent and all-encompassing issue that requires our leaders to lead. Will they? forbes.com/sites/dishashe…

@SamanthaJPower @LauraDern Such an incredible book. Buy it!

THE EDUCATION OF AN IDEALIST is out today in paperback, with an updated afterword. Very happy to be partnering with 15 independent bookstores for a conversation between me & the amazing @LauraDern. Join us next Monday, Feb. 1 at 6pm EST. Info here: samanthapower.com/february-1-boo…