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Conservation scientist | Assoc. Prof | Insect conservation in a changing climate | Art * Science | Ottawa, Canada. πŸ›πŸŒ±πŸ¦‹πŸŒΌ

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I learned so much from this group of amazing colleagues!! 😊

08.08.2025 00:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’« Cheering on Lily Charles, a masters student @uottawa.ca, to present her research!

Lily works with @hkharouba.bsky.social‬, @ncccnc.bsky.social, & ECCC to study monarch butterflies, including whether habitat restoration has made a difference...

Stay tuned for Lily's blog post for NCC. #CSEE2025

14.07.2025 01:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The Carney government is rushing Bill C-5 through Parliament. 

In its current form, it would be a massive gift to Big Oil.

The Carney government is rushing Bill C-5 through Parliament. In its current form, it would be a massive gift to Big Oil.

Prime Minister Carney just announced his One Canadian Economy Bill (C-5). If it passes without amendments, it would be a gift to Big Oil.

This omnibus bill includes the Build Canada Act, which would fast-track approvals for projects that the government decides are in the 'national interest.' As it stands, this Act would undermine critical environmental protections, democratic processes, and Indigenous rights. It will set the stage for fights over infrastructure, including pipelines, for years to come.

Prime Minister Carney just announced his One Canadian Economy Bill (C-5). If it passes without amendments, it would be a gift to Big Oil. This omnibus bill includes the Build Canada Act, which would fast-track approvals for projects that the government decides are in the 'national interest.' As it stands, this Act would undermine critical environmental protections, democratic processes, and Indigenous rights. It will set the stage for fights over infrastructure, including pipelines, for years to come.

Carney is moving fast, trying to push Bill C-5 through the House of Commons before the summer break on June 20. 
We have to move even faster to pressure our MPs to improve this bill, and ensure it prioritizes people and the planet over corporate profits.

Email your MP now at the link in our bio.

Carney is moving fast, trying to push Bill C-5 through the House of Commons before the summer break on June 20. We have to move even faster to pressure our MPs to improve this bill, and ensure it prioritizes people and the planet over corporate profits. Email your MP now at the link in our bio.

The climate movement isn’t against building things, but we have to do it right. We do need ambitious action to develop critical nation-building infrastructure, such as an East-West grid, high-speed rail, and a public green homes program. 

But what these projects require is federal leadership and funding, not legislative shortcuts.

The climate movement isn’t against building things, but we have to do it right. We do need ambitious action to develop critical nation-building infrastructure, such as an East-West grid, high-speed rail, and a public green homes program. But what these projects require is federal leadership and funding, not legislative shortcuts.

If #BillC5 passes as-is it would be a HUGE gift to Big Oil 🚨 With climate-supercharged wildfires raging across Canada, that's the last thing we need. Tell your MP to take action now: win.newmode.net/350org/c5

#cdnpoli #climateaction

12.06.2025 19:39 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Έ #Ecologists & #environmental #scientists gathered at the ANDINA workshop in the ConguillΓ­o National Park (Chile) last year to discuss the roles, obligations & accountability of professionals in this field amidst the #environmental crises.

πŸ”“ Workshop Report: doi.org/10.3897/rio.....

16.05.2025 16:23 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

The diet of monarchs includes a lot of nectar from non-native species in the Ottawa area. Check out our recent paper!

10.05.2025 02:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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University of Guelph divests fully from fossil fuel companies | CBC News Just five years ago, the University of Guelph held millions of dollars in their investment portfolio in fossil fuel companies. Last week, they announced that they had successfully divested from those ...

Divesting matters

Lets keep going
#HigherEd

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

05.05.2025 13:18 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Selfie at a conference

Selfie at a conference

Tension at the Crossing Boundaries conference!

Arts folks present polished works, ready for inquiry & impact

Science folks present prototypes and hypothesis, ready for poking and refining

A deal breaker? No way! Just need an open mind and some respect

@drdanielgillis.bsky.social
#HigherEd πŸ§ͺ

03.05.2025 18:31 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Program now posted! Join us in Ottawa or online May 3-4. www.boundaryxr.ca

16.04.2025 11:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scientists brought to tears by huge loss of U.S. butterflies | CBC News Scientists calculated just how much U.S. butterfly populations have declined in the past 20 years. The results brought some scientists to tears, and have them warning about dire implications for other...

As scientists we are often exposed to upsetting findings and we should not have to bury the feelings that our research elicit - I'm glad it's adressed openly here (and yes these results are bleak)

07.03.2025 01:08 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS: Looking for scientists that collaborate with artists OR artists that collaborate with scientists! Deadline to submit abstract is Feb 28. Check out boundaryxr.ca for more info!

17.02.2025 01:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A great diagram to represent intellectual humility!

09.12.2024 12:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

bsky.app/profile/flor...

07.12.2024 13:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Truly transformative to learn from this group of amazing people! ^^ @floryannelli.bsky.social

07.12.2024 13:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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a baby is standing in the water without a shirt on . ALT: a baby is standing in the water without a shirt on .

I'm beyond excited about this! The ONE thing that makes me truly proud this yearβ€”not just for the content, but for the incredible people I worked with. Led by Carlos Alberto Arnillas, I present: The ConguillΓ­o Statement on the Values and Responsibilities of #Ecologists 🌍

07.12.2024 02:20 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3