Cyndi Dawson

Victory! In September UAW 4811 workers sued trump for illegally cutting research grants at ucla. Today, a federal judge ordered Trump to halt the cuts.

Using a cognitive bias paradigm, researchers in Science demonstrate positive affective contagion—a core component of empathy—in bumble bees. The discovery shows that even insects can share affective states, tracing the roots of affect and social cognition deep into evolution. scim.ag/3X0HZo6

🏔️ New research backed by Scripps Oceanography scientists finds that 5️⃣ geoengineering proposals are unlikely to help the Arctic or Antarctic. Instead, they could cost billions and trigger ecological, political, and environmental risks. ⬇️ scripps.ucsd.edu/news/experts-w…

The North Pacific area-average monthly sea surface temperature reached 20°C for the first time on record in August, according to @NOAANCEI ERSST data. It was only 11 years ago that 19°C was observed for the first time. ERSST extends back to 1854.

Exciting news! CA's marine protected areas (MPAs), are the 1st network of protected areas IN THE WORLD, added to the @IUCN Green List of Protected & Conserved Areas. This success comes after a 7 year process to ensure CA's MPAs met the Green List standards opc.ca.gov/2025/06/for-im…

#WorldOceanDay read in @DialogueEarth from Rare's Rocky Sanchez Tirona: The push for #30x30 ocean protection goal needs to be locally led dialogue.earth/en/ocean/the-p…

A federal judge has issued an injunction that further delays the transfer of Oak Flat, an Indigenous religious site in Arizona, to a multi-national company that would make it one of the largest copper mines in the world grist.org/indigenous/oak…

Want to help guard California against invasive species? California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW) begins this Saturday, June 7, and runs through Sunday, June 15. For a full schedule of events, go to: wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/I…

Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision narrowed the Clean Water Act protections - putting countless acres of wetlands and miles of streams at risk. Research shows that all waters are connected, and protecting them is essential to safeguarding our health and environment. #AllWaterIsConnected #ProtectCleanWater

After a lot of hard work, the Global Ocean Observing System @GOOSocean Bio-Eco panel has released their Essential Ocean Variable spec sheets for review! Take a look at & give us your expert opinions! goosocean.org/news/call-for-… @neracoos @usioosgov @EuroGOOS @BioEcoOcean

New study: 🧠 People support environmental protection after GDP and environmental pressures rise ⚖️ But those who pollute least—the poor—are most likely to prefer protecting the environment over growth 📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.ecol… 🧵 @danbrockington @ForrestFleisch1

"History will judge societies and governments - and the institutions - not by how big they are or how well they serve the rich and the powerful, but by how effectively they respond to the needs of the poor and the helpless." - #CesarChavez

In a historic Haida summit, #PewMarineFellow Emma Lee joined Indigenous leaders, scientists, and Canadian fisheries regulators to share insights on abalone stewardship. Her message? Indigenous expertise and inclusion are vital for sustainable management. pew.org/3EAzKcq

OPC has partnered with the @CaliforniaDFW and @CASeaGrant to draft the California Artificial Reef Program (CARP) Plan. To learn more about CARP Plan development and to share your perspectives, join us for a virtual Public Listening Session on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from PM to PM! Registration information can be found here: bit.ly/CARP-ZOOM For more information about CARP Plan development, see: bit.ly/CARP-INFO

Check out a great article written by @thefishsite on how oyster farmers are exploring alternative farming methods due to ocean acidification and hypoxia - featuring California Sea Grant Extension Specialist Alex Harper. thefishsite.com/articles/the-h…

Want to learn more about the California MPA Network Decadal Assessment Working Group? Check out a recent article discussing how marine protected areas in California have boosted fish populations across the state: nceas.ucsb.edu/news/californi…

Scientists on ‘full alert’ after some NOAA staff ordered to stop talking to people overseas, reports @ssdance washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro…

Coastal wetlands, such as mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrasses, offer a full spectrum of benefits for people and the planet. #WorldWetlandsDay

Today, over 500 UAW members from across the western states gathered to kick off the 2025 Region 6 Political Action and Leadership Conference. Over the weekend, Region 6 members will develop skills and make connections and plans to build the fighting labor movement we need!

"The UAW calls on the Trump Administration and Congress to lift these draconian restrictions immediately to ensure that scientific research in the United States, including the crucial work done by UAW members, can continue without interruption." uaw.org/uaw-statement-…