Joy Scrogum

Great book about science & sustainability for middle school readers. Read my review of 'Ellie Ment and the Material Matter' at forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php?… @TwBookClub

"In a new report, scientists with the Illinois State Archaeological Survey describe how increased flooding, erosion and other effects of human-induced climate change are degrading many of the state’s cultural sites." news.illinois.edu/view/6367/1150…

Oh look #VaccinesWork

House Republicans should ask Santa for a spine for Christmas. Elon Musk isn't even eligible to become president, but now he's pulling the House GOP's strings and pushing them to throw out a clean, BIPARTISAN, spending deal and shut the government down on Christmas.

TRUMP WON! LET’S GO🔥 Make America Great Again FOR THE RICH— everyday working folk, not so much. TRUMP TAX-CUTS: 🔘If you make $27,000/year, your taxes will go up $790 🔘If you make $56,000/year, your taxes will go up $1530 🔘If you make $200,000/year, your taxes will go up $610 🔘If you make $1 million+/year, your taxes will go down $36,320 SEE HOW THIS WORKS?

The US Congress this week came to an agreement to fund our government. Elon Musk, who became $200 BILLION richer since Trump was elected, objected. Are Republicans beholden to the American people? Or President Musk? This is oligarchy at work.

France: "Around one hundred stakeholders – including brands, distributors, glassmakers, operators, federations, and associations – are now working together to develop a shared national reuse system for food packaging in supermarkets." packagingeurope.com/news/citeo-env…

I remember being in Malawi 🇲🇼 during a measles epidemic I was at one point literally surrounded by kids with measles Measles is HIGHLY contagious - one of the most infectious viruses out there . But I did not catch measles. Why ? Because I've been vaccinated. It works !

There is a solution to this problem. Check out our plastic-free holiday gifts guide! beyondplastics.org/holiday-guides…

Cervical cancer could disappear from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Because of one thing and one thing alone VACCINES WOW!

We're raising funds to bring a permanent HHW collection facility to Champaign County! Thanks @WCIA3 for covering this!

1/ Formaldehyde is a chemical that causes an inescapable cancer risk for everyone in America. It’s in the air we breathe. And it’s in our homes: our couches, our clothes, even babies’ cribs. So what can you do to reduce your exposure? THREAD 🧵

ICYMI: Weslynne Ashton Discusses Food Systems on WTTW-TV id.iit.edu/story/amidst-r…

It's #GivingTuesday! Please donate to support @ccenvstew. We foster responsible materials management through improved local options for recycling, composting food scraps, & the safe & convenient disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW). paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s…

Workers are harvesting romaine lettuce in Hollister CA. When they begin work at 5:30 am, there is freezing cold dew on the crop. This makes it hard to pack good quality lettuce. In addition, workers share that their fingers feel numb as they harvest. #WeFeedYou

Check out my latest contribution to the @ISTCatUIUC blog, "Holiday gifts to foster climate action" blog.istc.illinois.edu/2024/12/02/hol…

Javier works under a UFW contract on CAs Central Coast. My job is to prepare the land and deal with irrigation. I am able to work all year long. As a family man I really appreciate my job that allows me to help my daughters financially with their education. #WeFeedYou

People with Medicare used to pay as much as $400 a month for insulin. Now, because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, that cost is capped at $35 a month.

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