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Diane Pataki

@greeningscience

Chief Scientist, National Wildlife Federation; Professor of Sustainability, Arizona State University. Ecology | Conservation | Nature | Environmental science. All opinions my own.

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New jobs this week on the ESA Career Center:
* Chief Science Officer, Echo Labs (UK)
* Associate Professor or Professor of Plant Biology, Penn State Behrend
* Assistant Professor, AI for Ag & Natural Resources, University of Maryland

Find your next move with us! https://www.esacareercenter.org/

17.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Protecting wildlife on campus? You could receive up to $8,500 for your project!

NWF & Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom have renewed our collaboration to fund innovative, solutions-based higher education programs.

Learn more about the 2026 program and apply by March 13th πŸ“²: https://ow.ly/BoXI50Y8o7S

04.02.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Save Oak Flat from a giant copper mineβ€ΌοΈπŸš¨
Tell Congress to #ProtectOakFlat from destructive copper mining that would destroy wildlife 🐾habitat & decimate lands that are sacred for Indigenous communities. πŸŒ„
πŸ“’ Take action today: https://ow.ly/AU5O50XNePU
πŸ“Ή Video: Coati in Oak Flat

14.01.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
BES grant application is now open. Image shows a diver photographing a large whale shark underwater, with the British Ecological Society logo.

BES grant application is now open. Image shows a diver photographing a large whale shark underwater, with the British Ecological Society logo.

We are now accepting grant applications to fund ecological research and outreach worldwide.

⏰Apply before 10 March 2026!

Find out what grants you can apply to πŸ‘‡
https://f.mtr.cool/cucxadvxjq

πŸ§ͺ🌍

14.01.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The U.S.'s decision to withdraw from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change will leave the country less prepared for the impacts of climate change and weaken our competitiveness in the global clean energy race.

Read more:πŸ“² https://ow.ly/2TjL50XTyJc

08.01.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Honors Nominations Now Open: Recognize Achievements in Earth and Space Sciences

AGU recognizes individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to the Earth and space sciences through scientific research, education, science communication and outreach. Whether for your own contributions and accomplishments or those of a remarkable mentor or colleague, recognize the excellence of a worthy candidate by nominating them for an AGU Honor! See important deadlines below: 

Union Medals, Awards & Prizes due Monday, 2 March. 

Hydrology Section Awards & Lectures due Monday, 2 March (only for Hydro Section). 

Fellows, Section Awards & Lectures, Scholarships & Grants due Friday, 13 March.

Honors Nominations Now Open: Recognize Achievements in Earth and Space Sciences AGU recognizes individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to the Earth and space sciences through scientific research, education, science communication and outreach. Whether for your own contributions and accomplishments or those of a remarkable mentor or colleague, recognize the excellence of a worthy candidate by nominating them for an AGU Honor! See important deadlines below: Union Medals, Awards & Prizes due Monday, 2 March. Hydrology Section Awards & Lectures due Monday, 2 March (only for Hydro Section). Fellows, Section Awards & Lectures, Scholarships & Grants due Friday, 13 March.

Nominations for @agu.org AGU awards are now being accepted!

Please nominate a deserving colleague. Many qualified people do not win awards because no one nominates them. Also, for many AGU awards, you can self-nominate.

www.agu.org/honors

07.01.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Registration is now open for experts interested in reviewing the first draft of the IPCC Methodology Report on Inventories for Short-lived Climate Forcers!

Register here πŸ”— https://apps.ipcc.ch/comments/slcf/ until midnight CET on 13 February 2026.

Read more πŸ”— https://bit.ly/SLCFfod

23.12.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tell Congress to #ProtectOakFlat from destructive copper mining that would destroy wildlife habitat & decimate lands that are sacred for Indigenous communities.
Take action today πŸ“’: https://ow.ly/vaRI50XNePR
Video πŸ“Ή: Mountain lions in Oak Flat

22.12.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You’ve been meaning to submit your comments on the proposed gutting of the Endangered Species Act, right? Here’s a quick and easy link:

18.12.2025 16:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Calling all geoscientists 🚨 If you or anyone you know is attending #AGU25, please join us and spread the word to #SaveNCAR.

More info at: wclivestream.com/ncar_at_agu/

18.12.2025 05:25 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 10
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Protect the National Center for Atmospheric Research Write today and urge your members of Congress to oppose the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR.) Your message to Congress will help protect NC...

@ucs.org has released a letter you can write to your Congressperson to save @ncar-ucar.bsky.social

Share your voice on the significant value of this bedrock climate and weather insitution. Your story matters!

secure.ucs.org/a/2025-prote...

17.12.2025 20:36 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 62 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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On Jan 8th, join NWF and the #CleanEconomyCoalitionofColor at a virtual roundtable discussion on what the recent growth in AI data centers means for your communities’ health and local resources.
RSVP today:πŸ“² https://ow.ly/Tjzy50XHBz2

16.12.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NSF pares down grant-review process, reducing influence of outside scientists Memo cites overburdened staff, but some say move also aims to elevate White House priorities

The destruction of the U.S. National Science Foundation continues….
www.science.org/content/arti...

15.12.2025 22:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Take action for #manatees! πŸ“£
Manatees are just one of thousands of #wildlife species in our country being directly harmed by EPA cuts.

πŸ“² Tell Congress to intervene and save crucial #EPA programs that protect and save manatees:
https://ow.ly/Oxw350XFQVa

09.12.2025 16:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s draft rule narrowing the scope of the Clean Water Act will protect fewer streams and wetlands from pollution and destruction than at any point since the law’s passage in 1972.

Read the press release πŸ“²: https://ow.ly/wHEq50XtGe2

18.11.2025 19:04 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Actionable ecological science priorities: An ESA community survey ESA periodically convenes the scientific community to advance collective, forward-looking research agendas that can inform science agencies and sponsors, elevate and coordinate ecological research for and with communities, and guide science policy and governance. The ESA Task Force on Actionable Ecological Research seeks your input on advancing the next iteration of community-wide research priorities that are solutions-oriented and actionable for solving urgent societal challenges. We will compile survey results to foster discussion, engage users of ecological information, and communicate...

The ESA Task Force on Actionable Ecological Research seeks input on advancing actionable, solutions-oriented, community-wide research priorities. Please review & share your thoughts by 11/5. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUttCw5mCGZvkfK-wjXIpD7XAj6w64TUJlwMqV9LCEn1U58A/viewform

22.10.2025 18:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Voices for Conservation Rally Β· National Wildlife Federation Together, we have raised our voices urging the federal government to protect conservation science. **Now, we ask you to stand with us in Washington, DC.** The sound science and public programs that ...

Feeling powerless about threats to conservation science programs? Wondering what you can do to help protect our nation’s biodiversity?

Join us IN PERSON for the Voices for Conservation Rally and #StandUpForWildlife on Wednesday, October 22 in Washington DC #ConservationinCrisis mobilize.us/s/Iss6D3

20.10.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Voices for Conservation Rally Β· National Wildlife Federation Together, we have raised our voices urging the federal government to protect conservation science. **Now, we ask you to stand with us in Washington, DC.** The sound science and public programs that ...

Feeling powerless about threats to conservation science programs? Wondering what you can do to help protect our nation’s biodiversity?

Join us IN PERSON for the Voices for Conservation Rally and #StandUpForWildlife on Wednesday, October 22 in Washington DC #ConservationinCrisis mobilize.us/s/Iss6D3

20.10.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Attention: Early-career researchers from developing countries & countries in transition!

Are you interested in becoming a Chapter Scientist and supporting author teams for #IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report?

Apply by 18 Oct 2025

πŸ”— www.ipcc.ch/2025/10/07/c...

07.10.2025 18:07 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3
Climate Experts’ Review of the DOE Climate Working Group Report In response to the Department of Energy's recent climate report, more than 85 scientists came together to submit a detailed rebuttal. Our motivation was simple: the DOE report misrepresents the state ...

Over recent weeks, many news agencies highlighted this review of DOE Climate Working Group Report. Now with doi.

Dessler, A.E. and R.E. Kopp (Ed.). (2025). Climate Experts’ Review of the DOE Climate Working Group Report. doi.org/10.22541/ess...
@andrewdessler.com @bobkopp.net et al.

02.10.2025 12:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Help protect wildlife from roadbuilding and development Fish and wildlife depend on roadless areas for their survival. For more than two decades, the Roadless Rule has helped safeguard wildlife species while limiting roadbuilding and other industrial devel...

2 DAYS LEFT to speak out to save the Roadless Rule! βŒ›πŸŒ²
Help us reach our goal of 20k comments to protect black bears, elk, salmon, trout, and other #wildlife from roadbuilding and development. #RoadlessRule

Take action today πŸ“²: ow.ly/TCFz50WXGRX

17.09.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Climate scientists - sign on by Sept. 18 to oppose EPA's overturning of the endangerment finding.

16.09.2025 20:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Speak out for bald eagles and public lands Bald eagles, along with hundreds of other wildlife species, depend on the vast wild spaces that are stewarded by the federal Bureau of Land Management. But the U.S. House of Representatives just voted...

Vast, wild, public lands for #wildlife are at risk. πŸ¦…πŸŒ„πŸΊπŸ¦ŒπŸΎ
Tell your senators to oppose efforts to revoke responsible land stewardship plans for millions of acres of #publiclands. #CongressionalReviewAct #Alaska #Montana #NorthDakota

πŸ“² support.nwfactionfund.org/page/87935/a...

11.09.2025 16:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Have you been meaning to comment on EPA’s proposal to overturn the endangerment finding, but haven’t gotten around to it? Here’s an easy and quick way to submit your comment:

08.09.2025 21:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Defend climate policy for the welfare of our wildlife and communities The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to abandon its duties to protect our communities and environment from pollution and climate change. Send in a comment today urging them not to go back ...

🚨 Only one week left to speak out and defend federal #climateaction!

Send a message to the EPA and tell them to honor decades of sound science and uphold their responsibility to protect people and wildlife from #climate pollution.
πŸ“² ow.ly/OJIQ50WRkGi

08.09.2025 20:52 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I’ll be part of this panel along with several amazing colleagues and leaders - please join us!

04.09.2025 20:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Defend climate policy for the welfare of our wildlife and communities The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to abandon its duties to protect our communities and environment from pollution and climate change. Send in a comment today urging them not to go back on decades of climate science and federal policy!

The federal government is about to abandon its duty to keep our air clean and our #wildlife and communities safe from a changing #climate. 🌳🐾

Tell the EPA NOT to go back on decades of #science & federal climate policy πŸ“²: ow.ly/WQkq50WMizk

29.08.2025 14:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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America’s Forum for Wildlife Β· National Wildlife Federation The sound science and programs that protect our wildlife, air, and water are being quickly and drastically eliminated by the federal government, threatening the species and people we love. We will not...

Happening this week: β€œAmerica’s Forum for Wildlife” - sign up to speak out in support of federal conservation science www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/82...

25.08.2025 19:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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America’s Forum for Wildlife Β· National Wildlife Federation The sound science and programs that protect our wildlife, air, and water are being quickly and drastically eliminated by the federal government, threatening the species and people we love. We will not...

If you've been speaking up for science, Congress has been listening. But we're not over the finish line yet.

#Conservationscience needs your help. Sign up for America's Forum for Wildlife to hear testimony and comment about the importance of federal science programs

www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/82...

20.08.2025 20:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I promise them I’ll do everything within my power to help protect American science for them. I’ve had a most amazing journey as a scientist, and we can’t pull the ladder up behind us now. I don’t know how this will all end, but we’re not even close to the end of standing up for science.

15.08.2025 18:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0