Welcome to the New Dark Ages, brought to you by fascism wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.

I'm sorry, Arizona. No one should EVER be forced to carry a pregnancy. Period.

(Turn of phrase modified from Bad Religion and NOT Sinclair Lewis.)

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ECLIPSE ECLIPSE ECLIPSE!

Checking to see if I'm needed to debunk any bizarre takes on the earthquake in NJ. Since EQs are rarer for East Coasters than for us Californians, it bears pointing out that if you felt it you should file a report with USGS here: ⬇️
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Hiking this volcanic dome is 57% more fun if you leave the 'e' off of Butte.

Source: am volcanologist and have the humor of a 13yo. 🌋

A large container ship “totally removed” a critical pier from Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge trib.al/Dl3Tbuo

Woke up to the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, and I'm shocked. I went to Goucher for my MFA and love Baltimore. That bridge was always so impressive to drive. My heart aches for the people who didn't survive. 💔

Tune in to CNN for info on the volcano eruption in Iceland. 🌋

Stunning overflight video of vigorous lava fountaining on Reykjanes Peninsula again. This eruption was no surprise thanks to Veðurstofa Íslands / Icelandic Met Office monitoring of surface elevation & seismic activity, but people have had to evacuate. Volcanoes can be tough neighbors.
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I have no idea about her music, but I am firmly in favor of Olivia Rodrigo's stance on reproductive freedom. Going to go listen to some of her songs now. 🔥
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Sat down with Jess Phoenix, Lava Connoisseur 🌋 of Union of Concerned Scientists’s 'This is Science' podcast to discuss the climate crisis and our effort to hold Big Oil accountable for decades of deception.

In the latest episode of This Is Science with Jess Phoenix, our host Jess Phoenix, Lava Connoisseur 🌋 talks about space, science & the future of humans in our universe with Daniel Abraham & Ty Franck, the award-winning authors behind the hit books & critically acclaimed series #TheExpanse youtu.be/XxXUJHTb04s

Hey #ScreamingFirehawks and #beltalowda , check out my latest conversation for Union of Concerned Scientists's official podcast This Is Science with Jess Phoenix with James S.A. Corey (the brilliant Daniel and Ty). If you haven't seen The Expanse, you have tons of novels & 6 seasons of epic TV ahead!
The Expanse Writers

Hey #ScreamingFirehawks and #beltalowda , check out my latest conversation for Union of Concerned Scientists's official podcast This Is Science with Jess Phoenix with James S.A. Corey (the brilliant Daniel and Ty). If you haven't seen The Expanse, you have tons of novels & 6 seasons of epic TV ahead!
The Expanse Writers

Famous last words, Vol. 2

A philanthropist & former professor donated $1B to pay student tuition at this med school. Incredible, & we need similar action to combat the emergency that is the lack of veterinarians. There's a medical crisis & it's not just in human medicine.

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I need insurance agents who can help find home coverage for Los Angeles. Also taking leads for companies writing new policies in L.A.