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Science and environment writer and communicator. Loves to talk about risk. Obsessed with plants and hopes to one day see every species of eucalypt. I make the science behind important issues accessible here: https://theturnstone.substack.com
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We can't do much to support good people in the USA, but we can refuse to support the oligarchs. This is going to be a hard one for me because AirBnB has given me some great times. What are the better options esp in NZ and Australia? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/u...

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Curses. AirBnB? That's going to be hard but it's a way I can contribute from New Zealand. Already boycott Amazon and don't have Target or WholeFoods here.

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As far as I can tell, this is a credible report although only one original source at this stage. If accurate, the incompetence and ignorance of this regime is staggering.

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I've signed. I don't represent any organisation as I'm a freelancer but I can also say what I want (whether I get paid is another matter).

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I had a go at explaining gene drives in infographic form. Not really art but this is my version of art. theturnstone.substack.com/p/driven-to-...

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From the US, but a familiar story in NZ too. I worked for years in biosecurity, and I remember our minister once telling us that there was no good news in biosecurity.

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I'm so sorry for all of you affected in the USA. It feels as if there's nothing I can do from Aotearoa/ New Zealand but I'm with you.

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Well said, let's not give the hate any more oxygen.

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RFK Jr running health will be a disaster, but can I make a plea for us not to make it worse? More people are going to be fearful of vaccines, and we need to communicate with them in ways which help them make good health decisions, not alienate them. theturnstone.substack.com/p/with-frien...

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