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Just another day in @EunissesH’s district in Los Angeles. Encampment growing in neighborhood despite months of residents outreach. @MayorOfLA @KTLA

Imperial Divide, first in a new series -> Newsom Promised California a Lithium Bonanza. It Still Hasn’t Arrived. @aaron_con_choco capitalandmain.com/newsom-promise…

@firesidegat Spending all formative years in coercive institution create lasting collective trauma

Why does everyone have this dream? Like seriously?

Here's an email from the US office that was working on @IPCC_CH. Says NASA terminated contract on 2/14. Biden admin pushed to have a big role in the next report. NASA Chief Scientist was co-chairing a working group. IPCC authors tell me they're worried. x.com/aaron_con_choc…

Scoop: the White House has dismissed 3 top reps at the US Global Change Research Program with climate expertise This office is critical for international climate collab including at the @IPCC_CH, I reported for @splinter_news splinter.com/will-the-us-sa… .

I spoke with @KQED about data centers and dirty energy in the Bay Area: kqed.org/news/12026604/…

NEW: Trump's freeze of climate/environmental grants has held up $1 billion for California An LA-based air regulator that got $500 million for clean cargo trucks is unable to reach EPA Even projects focused on lead clean up, fixing water systems are imperiled Link below

Former President Biden's last gift to California imperiled by Trump — $1 billion for climate justice frozen. @aaron_con_choco capitalandmain.com/more-than-1-bi…

"Diesel exhaust is a toxic air pollutant, containing fine particles that can cause health problems...These tiny particles are too small to be filtered...The particles go deep into the lungs, where they can cause damage and chemical changes." from WA State Dept. Ecology

NEW: In California, data center builders are erecting DIESEL generators to backstop AI computing. Using a shortcut in regulations, the approved data centers will emit the same GHG as 284,390 cars, including diesel and grid-based electricity emissions.

As California AI Data Centers Grow, So Does Dirty Energy @aaron_con_choco capitalandmain.com/as-california-…

Environmental scientist Shahir Masri said the deadly fires in Los Angeles are linked with climate change in a variety of ways, including unprecedented heat waves and a lack of winter rainfall. capitalandmain.com/how-climate-ch…

@firesidegat who

Ugh why every tragedy there’s some white kid that becomes an influencer from it?

The 'Whiplash' Effect: How Climate Change Fueled Deadly Los Angeles Fires @aaron_con_choco capitalandmain.com/how-climate-ch…

Wildfire smoke is entering homes in LA. On the left is a bedroom with two air filters, on the right a room with none. The pollutants measured are PM10 and PM2.5. To stay safe, wear respirators or other tight fitting masks, and run air filters if you have them.

I was unexpectedly laid off from @MotherJones just before the holidays. Because I'm returning from leave, I don't qualify for unemployment and had to return Christmas gifts to cover my budget. Any support during this time would be deeply appreciated <3 gofundme.com/f/community-su…

Lopez’ columns have since brought much needed urgency to the crisis of the MacArthur park area: latimes.com/california/sto…

Thousands of people live in Westlake/Pico Union and have to endure trash, fires, petty crime and general neglect. But unlike Norm Langer they can’t just call up @MayorOfLA and @LATstevelopez. Or for that matter @EunissesH. latimes.com/california/sto…