And also to celebrate Earth Day, here's this gorgeous video of McKenzie River in Oregon. I need to visit there. That state is so beautiful.

"They went door-to-door to tell their neighbors what the city had not told them: The data center would use twice as much electricity as all of Monterey Park."

The city’s notification in English reached only 40 people living within 500 feet. Activists worked in English, Chinese, Spanish & more!

Photo of Earth by Artemis II, promoting the Union of Concerned Scientist's mission:"Science for a healthier planet and safer world" Every day of the year.

This #EarthDay, we’re grateful to NASA and the Artemis II crew for giving us a whole new perspective on our work tackling the world’s most pressing issues.

Trump’s latest TACO saves Vance from another Iran embarrassment Wednesday is the big day when President Donald Trump’s two-week shambles of a ceasefire deal with Iran expires.

Trump spent the day threatening not to extend the Iran ceasefire, then extended it anyway ... and canceled JD Vance’s trip for talks.

Big day for the strategy.

www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

SIGN: Pass Bill to Save Helpless Sea Turtles From Drowning & Death Sign the petition urging House leadership to pass the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act (S.843/H.R.347) to fund lifesaving rescue and recovery for endangered sea turtles.

SIGN: Pass Bill to Save Helpless Sea Turtles From Drowning ladyfreethinker.org/sign-pass-bi...

Clear Lake hitch are only found in California's Lake County and they're teetering on the brink of extinction.

Today, we sued to get their protections under the Endangered Species Act finalized.

More info: biodiv.us/4mOE36e

Arkansas public television receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state | Arkansas Advocate The network must retain its PBS membership and match every dollar with other donations for the pledged grant to be usable.

Arkansas public television receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state arkansasadvocate.com/2026/04/21/a...

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in the heart of the Everglades known as #AlligatorAlcatraz can keep operating even though it hasn’t gone through any environmental review.

More info➡️ biodiv.us/4tBITGc

SIGN: Stop Deadly Wild Horse Helicopter Roundups The Bureau of Land Management plans to round up more than 1,100 wild horses in Colorado, sparking renewed calls to end brutal helicopter captures.

SIGN: Stop Deadly Wild Horse Helicopter Roundups ladyfreethinker.org/sign-stop-de...

Texas: Please don't execute James Broadnax for murders he didn't commit! The state of Texas plans to execute James Broadnax on April 30, 2026 for a double murder that he did not commit. The actual shooter, James's cousin, Demarius Cummings, was sentenced to life without pa...

I just signed a @uscedp.bsky.social petition urging Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles and Governor Abbott to stop the execution of James Broadnax, who didn't kill anyone. Join me and add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

URGENT: Help save donkeys trapped in the brutal skin trade! Because of your compassion, donkeys suffering in the brutal skin trade have a chance at freedom. By making a gift today, you’ll help our investigators track illegal traders, save donkeys from slaughte...

I just donated to this important cause! Together, we can make a difference. Will you join me? giving.awip.org.uk/page/help-do...

Tell Congress to protect Medicaid home- and community-based services! via @momsrising.org action.momsrising.org/sign/HCBS-20...

Can California's Interconnection Reforms Deliver a Cleaner Grid? Can California clear its grid connection backlog and bring more renewable energy online?

UCS’s Vivian Yang’s new blog covers California’s grid operator (CAISO) reforms to the interconnection process and their effectiveness in addressing long wait times. “Now more than ever, it’s critical to clear the bottlenecks and connect clean energy to the grid faster to help decarbonize the state.”

I took action on: No more pesticides making us sick! Will you take this quick action to help?

I just took this action with @foodandwater.bsky.social. Will you join me?
act.foodandwaterwatch.org/page/96848/a...

The #KeepPublicFundsInPublicSchools Act would repeal the federal voucher tax loophole that drains $ from public schools & hands it to billionaires. Tell lawmakers to keep public $$ where they belong, in public schools. Sign the petition from @momsrising.org: action.momsrising.org/sign/momsris...

Demand That Temu Ban Fur, Wildlife Skins, and Angora Urge Temu ban the sale of fur, wild animal skins, angora on its website.

Demand That Temu Ban Fur, Wildlife Skins, and Angora www.peta.vg/46sq via @peta

Urge Georgia Governor to Veto Big Bet on Biomass Urge Gov. Kemp to veto HB 134. It gives $250M in taxpayer dollars to the wood pellet and forestry industry. It subsidizes the destruction of our forests for data centers, wood pellets, and more.

Urge Gov. Kemp to veto HB 134. It gives $250M in taxpayer dollars to the wood pellet and forestry industry. It subsidizes the destruction of our forests for data centers, wood pellets, and more.
www.dogwoodalliance.org/actions/veto...

US Navy surveillance drone flies mission along Cuba’s coast A U.S. military surveillance drone was tracked flying along Cuba's coast. Similar drones were deployed to military operations in Iran and Venezuela.

The U.S. just flew a war-zone surveillance drone along Cuba’s coast for 6+ hours.

• Loitered near Santiago & Havana
• Same system used in active conflict zones

Officials: “no comment.”
Routine… or escalation?
www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
#BlueSky #Cuba #PoliSky #Lawsky

4 big takeaways from key federal election commission’s  annual meetings Democracy Docket was among the few outlets covering the gatherings.

I am proud that Democracy Docket was among the few news outlets covering these critical meetings.

Here are four big takeaways you need to know. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/4-b...

This is a map of major oil pipelines across North America. If we can do this for oil, why don't we do this for water and build reservoirs in areas of heavy rain and move water to drought-stricken areas in the country?
Oh, I forgot, that would be too humanitarian, and no profit involved.

A wee pink axolotl after she settled herself into her little rock house.

Okay so I got mom-of-the-year for booking the science centre for my kid and 11 of her closest friends. (If you are local it is well worth paying a little extra for after hours!!)

I might need my ear drums replaced though.

Look at this little lady.

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My foster dog had never been indoors before. This is her first nap, on a bed, in a home.

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Fossil Fuels Are Not The Future….

As our pressure to stop the SAVE America Act in Congress is working, some states are racing to enact their own versions of the bill to disenfranchise countless voters ahead of the midterm elections.

Not on our watch.

No Wrongful Execution for Tony Carruthers Tony Carruthers was convicted without physical evidence, based solely on testimony from informants. Now, Tony is scheduled for execution on May 21st by Tennessee after being forced to represent himself at trial. Join us in calling for fingerprint and DNA testing before a possibly innocent man is put to death.

Tennessee plans to execute Tony Carruthers on May 21 for a crime he didn't commit because they refuse to compare DNA and fingerprint evidence against the most likely alternative suspect.

Tell Tennessee to commit to finding out the truth before a potentially innocent man is killed by the state.

SIGN: Ban the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Colorado Pet Stores Sign this petition to urge Colorado lawmakers to help pass a state bill that would ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats.

SIGN: Ban the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Colorado Pet Stores ladyfreethinker.org/sign-ban-the...

The Department of Agriculture is proposing a rule to speed up meat production Faster line speeds will create more slaughterhouse waste, more contaminated wastewater, and more pressure on already-polluted waterways. Tell them to reject this dangerous change,Protect our communities and our health.

Congress Rolls Back Protections for the Boundary Waters — Outdoor Alliance Congress votes to unravel protections around the Boundary Waters, America’s most visited Wilderness, opening up the area for mining.

Today, the Senate voted to roll back protections for the Boundary Waters region, one of the most iconic outdoor places in the country. The final vote was 50-49.

The bill now goes to the President’s desk for a signature.

Congress: We Won't Pay for Big Tech's Data Centers The pace and scope of data center development is driving a rise in electricity demand unlike anything we've seen. Urge Congress to protect you and your community from the impacts of data centers.

Congress: We Won't Pay for Big Tech's Data Centers secure.ucs.org/a/2026-data-...