Dezene Huber 🍁 🌻
@dezene.me
🪲 Professor 🪰 University of Northern British Columbia 🕷️ Insect ecologist 🐝 conservation, biodiversity, natural history 🐛 Opinions are my own. 🐞 https://linktr.ee/dezene 🦋
Please tell me this phrase was intentional:
"...the influencer couple has built a business around their viral content..."
(Yes, I know it's actually bacterial content...)
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"...the influencer couple has built a business around their viral content..."
(Yes, I know it's actually bacterial content...)
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people.com/ballerina-fa...
Hannah Neeleman's Ballerina Farm Halts Sale of Raw Milk Due to Bacteria Concerns: Report
Hannah and Daniel Neeleman have paused Ballerina Farm's sale of raw milk following health violations discovered during routine testing. Screenings from summer 2025 showed high levels of coliform, the ...
people.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Please tell me this phrase was intentional:
"...the influencer couple has built a business around their viral content..."
(Yes, I know it's actually bacterial content...)
🐮🥛🧫
people.com/ballerina-fa...
"...the influencer couple has built a business around their viral content..."
(Yes, I know it's actually bacterial content...)
🐮🥛🧫
people.com/ballerina-fa...
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"For every dollar of direct investment, the protected area has generated $5.61 in revenue in sectors like eco-tourism, fisheries and manufacturing."
We don't hear enough about the economic benefits of conservation & respect for Indigenous rights & title.
@michellecyca.com makes the case.
We don't hear enough about the economic benefits of conservation & respect for Indigenous rights & title.
@michellecyca.com makes the case.
"The Great Bear Rainforest has been supporting 373 full-time jobs for 17 years, with no end in sight, while also protecting the environment."
Early investments in First Nations' economic development have netted $1.77 billion in gross economic output since 2008.
thenarwhal.ca/environment-...
Early investments in First Nations' economic development have netted $1.77 billion in gross economic output since 2008.
thenarwhal.ca/environment-...
Protecting the environment is good for B.C.’s economy | The Narwhal
Job creation, tax revenue, small business support: why don’t B.C. politicians value the economic benefits of environmental protection?
thenarwhal.ca
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
"For every dollar of direct investment, the protected area has generated $5.61 in revenue in sectors like eco-tourism, fisheries and manufacturing."
We don't hear enough about the economic benefits of conservation & respect for Indigenous rights & title.
@michellecyca.com makes the case.
We don't hear enough about the economic benefits of conservation & respect for Indigenous rights & title.
@michellecyca.com makes the case.
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We have discovered a planet. It is beautiful and rotating. It is an oasis in space. What a good world.
February 4, 2026 at 7:05 AM
We have discovered a planet. It is beautiful and rotating. It is an oasis in space. What a good world.
(1) Ostriches are charismatic, but in this case they were still farm animals.
Culls suck, but large-scale animal farming is always going to feature culls, particularly when dangerous viruses are spreading. If you don't want culls, reduce or halt meat consumption. 🌎
Besides this, there's also...
Culls suck, but large-scale animal farming is always going to feature culls, particularly when dangerous viruses are spreading. If you don't want culls, reduce or halt meat consumption. 🌎
Besides this, there's also...
The B.C. ostrich saga has come home to roost with a big bill. It’s not the government’s fault that it cost $6.8-million (and counting) to clean up this mess, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0fc7a92... via @theglobeandmail.com
The B.C. ostrich saga has come home to roost with a big bill
The only reason it cost so much was the stubborn refusal of the farm’s owners to comply with the cull order
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:33 PM
(1) Ostriches are charismatic, but in this case they were still farm animals.
Culls suck, but large-scale animal farming is always going to feature culls, particularly when dangerous viruses are spreading. If you don't want culls, reduce or halt meat consumption. 🌎
Besides this, there's also...
Culls suck, but large-scale animal farming is always going to feature culls, particularly when dangerous viruses are spreading. If you don't want culls, reduce or halt meat consumption. 🌎
Besides this, there's also...
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To meet its current consumption levels with renewable energy, the United States would need the area equivalent to what’s currently used for maple syrup.
February 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM
To meet its current consumption levels with renewable energy, the United States would need the area equivalent to what’s currently used for maple syrup.
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Bonus: replacing subsidized ethanol corn with solar panels would leave even more room for baseball fields.
February 2, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Bonus: replacing subsidized ethanol corn with solar panels would leave even more room for baseball fields.
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Feds target hundreds of Environment and Climate Change Canada workers putting 'public safety and the environment at risk'
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/23/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/23/n...
Feds target hundreds of Environment and Climate Change Canada workers putting 'public safety and the environment at risk'
Hundreds of workers responsible for pollution prevention, weather forecasting, conservation and environmental disaster response are being at Environment and Climate Change Canada received workforce ad...
www.nationalobserver.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Feds target hundreds of Environment and Climate Change Canada workers putting 'public safety and the environment at risk'
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/23/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/23/n...
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🎉 Grande étape franchie ! 🎉
La SCÉÉ compte maintenant 1 000 membres et ça continue !
Merci à tous d’avoir créé une communauté si encourageante et inspirante pour les écologistes et biologistes de l’évolution partout au Canada et au-delà. 💚 Continuons à bâtir cette communauté ensemble.
La SCÉÉ compte maintenant 1 000 membres et ça continue !
Merci à tous d’avoir créé une communauté si encourageante et inspirante pour les écologistes et biologistes de l’évolution partout au Canada et au-delà. 💚 Continuons à bâtir cette communauté ensemble.
January 30, 2026 at 1:11 PM
🎉 Grande étape franchie ! 🎉
La SCÉÉ compte maintenant 1 000 membres et ça continue !
Merci à tous d’avoir créé une communauté si encourageante et inspirante pour les écologistes et biologistes de l’évolution partout au Canada et au-delà. 💚 Continuons à bâtir cette communauté ensemble.
La SCÉÉ compte maintenant 1 000 membres et ça continue !
Merci à tous d’avoir créé une communauté si encourageante et inspirante pour les écologistes et biologistes de l’évolution partout au Canada et au-delà. 💚 Continuons à bâtir cette communauté ensemble.
Excellent!
Let's keep this going!
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If you haven't done so already, please *join* or *renew* today:
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Let's keep this going!
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🎉 Big milestone alert! 🎉
The CSEE has reached 1,000 members, and is still growing!
A heartfelt thank you to every member for helping create such a supportive, inspiring community for ecologists and evolutionary biologists across Canada and beyond. 💚 Let's keep building this community together.
The CSEE has reached 1,000 members, and is still growing!
A heartfelt thank you to every member for helping create such a supportive, inspiring community for ecologists and evolutionary biologists across Canada and beyond. 💚 Let's keep building this community together.
January 30, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Excellent!
Let's keep this going!
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If you haven't done so already, please *join* or *renew* today:
csee-scee.ca/signup/
🧪 🌎
Let's keep this going!
🧬 🪲 🌳 🦌 🧫 🍄 ⛰️ 🏝️ 🦉 🦎
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McKinnon,
1/28/2026, 5:23:22 PM
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January 29, 2026 at 12:23 AM
McKinnon,
1/28/2026, 5:23:22 PM
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Histoire naturelle des mollusques terrestres et fluviatiles de France ... New York, H. Baillière; [etc., etc.]1855. (source: https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/32068772) #nature #illustration #art
![Histoire naturelle des mollusques terrestres et fluviatiles de France ...
New York, H. Baillière; [etc., etc.]1855.
https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/32068772](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ujsrwgtqk26kdz6ljxkrw4po/bafkreiefivphf6g5a3zkdiljjez5xx6dnr3duomollboevrn2cz6ac6zke@jpeg)
January 29, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Histoire naturelle des mollusques terrestres et fluviatiles de France ... New York, H. Baillière; [etc., etc.]1855. (source: https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/32068772) #nature #illustration #art
If you live in Alberta 🇨🇦 and if you don't want new coal mines in the Rocky Mountains, here's something you can do about it.
And here again is Corb's website where you can sign up to assist. If you've already signed up I expect Corb will contact you soon. The legislation prevented from unleashing the campaign until the petition was approved.
www.coalpetition.ca
www.coalpetition.ca
Water Not Coal | Citizen Initiative Petition
Help prohibit coal mining in the Alberta's Rockies. Register to sign the petition.
www.coalpetition.ca
January 27, 2026 at 11:35 PM
If you live in Alberta 🇨🇦 and if you don't want new coal mines in the Rocky Mountains, here's something you can do about it.
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Just devastated to hear about @KirstyDuncanPhD’s death. She fought so many good fights - for climate action, for science, for better protection of athletes, for her beloved community. And she did it all with integrity and heart. We will miss you, Kirsty. 💔
January 27, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Just devastated to hear about @KirstyDuncanPhD’s death. She fought so many good fights - for climate action, for science, for better protection of athletes, for her beloved community. And she did it all with integrity and heart. We will miss you, Kirsty. 💔
If you haven’t read Kim Stanley Robinson’s “The Ministry for the Future” yet, you really should.
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kim-s...
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kim-s...
January 27, 2026 at 6:13 AM
If you haven’t read Kim Stanley Robinson’s “The Ministry for the Future” yet, you really should.
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kim-s...
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kim-s...
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Despite some concerted efforts to effect the contrary, solar + wind + nuclear accounted for ~100% of global electricity generation growth in the first 11 months of 2025.
January 27, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Despite some concerted efforts to effect the contrary, solar + wind + nuclear accounted for ~100% of global electricity generation growth in the first 11 months of 2025.
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I’m picking these valentines up from the printer tomorrow and will be shipping them all week!
Things are DARK. Bring a little silliness to your February with some deep sea valentines.
As with all merch on the Squid Facts Shop, sales support @skypeascientist.bsky.social
Get em at SquidFacts.net
Things are DARK. Bring a little silliness to your February with some deep sea valentines.
As with all merch on the Squid Facts Shop, sales support @skypeascientist.bsky.social
Get em at SquidFacts.net
January 18, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I’m picking these valentines up from the printer tomorrow and will be shipping them all week!
Things are DARK. Bring a little silliness to your February with some deep sea valentines.
As with all merch on the Squid Facts Shop, sales support @skypeascientist.bsky.social
Get em at SquidFacts.net
Things are DARK. Bring a little silliness to your February with some deep sea valentines.
As with all merch on the Squid Facts Shop, sales support @skypeascientist.bsky.social
Get em at SquidFacts.net
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Edmontonians, remember to complete the City of Edmonton's survey on its climate action plan. The deadline is fast approaching.
engaged.edmonton.ca/climateactio...
engaged.edmonton.ca/climateactio...
Climate Action Plan Update (2027-2030)
We invite you to learn more about the City’s climate action plan update and provide feedback on the draft action concepts.
engaged.edmonton.ca
January 25, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Edmontonians, remember to complete the City of Edmonton's survey on its climate action plan. The deadline is fast approaching.
engaged.edmonton.ca/climateactio...
engaged.edmonton.ca/climateactio...
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“A reliable way to make people believe in falsehoods is frequent repetition, because familiarity is not easily distinguished from truth. Authoritarian institutions and marketers have always known this fact.”
- Daniel Kahneman
- Daniel Kahneman
January 25, 2026 at 2:58 AM
“A reliable way to make people believe in falsehoods is frequent repetition, because familiarity is not easily distinguished from truth. Authoritarian institutions and marketers have always known this fact.”
- Daniel Kahneman
- Daniel Kahneman
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Your reminder that cops in LA maje $20 to $30k more than starting tenure track faculty in the CSU system. In case you’re curious about priorities.
January 24, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Your reminder that cops in LA maje $20 to $30k more than starting tenure track faculty in the CSU system. In case you’re curious about priorities.
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Want do look at the population genetics of wolves in northern Canada? Apply for this 3 yr postdoc position at UNBC! Details in link or screenshots.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Want do look at the population genetics of wolves in northern Canada? Apply for this 3 yr postdoc position at UNBC! Details in link or screenshots.
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Every now and then over the past year, I’ve posted this song by @mikomarks.bsky.social.
I’m posting it again today with tears of sadness and anger about what’s being done to our friends, family, and neighbors next door.
youtu.be/SlKeImyCbSw?...
I’m posting it again today with tears of sadness and anger about what’s being done to our friends, family, and neighbors next door.
youtu.be/SlKeImyCbSw?...
Goodnight America
YouTube video by Miko Marks - Topic
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Every now and then over the past year, I’ve posted this song by @mikomarks.bsky.social.
I’m posting it again today with tears of sadness and anger about what’s being done to our friends, family, and neighbors next door.
youtu.be/SlKeImyCbSw?...
I’m posting it again today with tears of sadness and anger about what’s being done to our friends, family, and neighbors next door.
youtu.be/SlKeImyCbSw?...
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Embrace the bear.
January 24, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Embrace the bear.
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“And when there was only one set of footprints, that’s when I was doing a belly slide into the water and looking for herring.”
The hazards of failing first-year biology: you invade the wrong pole.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:49 AM
“And when there was only one set of footprints, that’s when I was doing a belly slide into the water and looking for herring.”
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Why do they both have the same footprints?
The hazards of failing first-year biology: you invade the wrong pole.
🇦🇶 🐧 🇬🇱 🐻❄️
🇦🇶 🐧 🇬🇱 🐻❄️
January 24, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Why do they both have the same footprints?