Melissa Patton

@EtownCollege sophomore computer science major and track athlete using this account for a population and global issues class. #etownpops

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

Tomorrow officially starts the round of 16 for the World Cup! I’m looking forward to watching the US vs Netherlands. It’s interesting to see all the other countries that are still in. #FIFAWorldCup #USA #etownpops

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

It’s world AIDS day! #WorldAIDSDay #etownpops

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

This #WorldAIDSDay, let's reaffirm our commitment to end AIDS by 2030. @WHO calls on all countries to implement global health sector strategies on HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections. With bold leadership, we can deliver care for everyone!
https://t.co/jQgiDbpJH4

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

I took a US citizen practice test yesterday. It was really interesting to see the types of questions they ask. I got a 17/20 but I can see how this exam would be hard for those not having taken any American history classes. #Citizen #etownpops

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

I wonder how much of this has been a direct impact from global warming? #globalwarming #etownpops

[AP Climate @AP_Climate]

90% of counties in the United States suffered a weather disaster between 2011-2021, according to a new report.

https://t.co/NYyqXc0V0H

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

Happy thanksgiving! Did you know at least 15 other countries celebrate a form of a thanksgiving holiday sometime in the year? #Thanksgiving #etownpops

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

Did you know by going to the EPA’s website you can figure out how close you live to a superfund site what why it is one? #etownpops

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

It is insane that this many people lack access to proper sanitation. I had no idea. #etownpops

[UN-Water @UN_Water]

46% of the world’s population lack safely managed sanitation.

We are way off-track to reach #SDG6 that promises water and sanitation for all by 2030. But this crisis can and must be solved, & data will help set the priorities: https://t.co/e8In2FnK2X
#WorldToiletDay #WaterAction

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

Under 15,000 people to go till the world population hits 8 billion should be in around an hour!! #etownpops

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

If you haven’t voted today, make sure you go vote!! #vote #etownpops

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

Hopefully they can find something that works so the outbreak in Uganda can improve. #etownpops #EbolaOutbreakUG

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

There are currently no licensed vaccines (or therapeutics) for #Ebola disease caused by the Sudan ebolavirus.

More research is urgently needed: several candidate vaccines appear to be suitable for evaluation in a clinical trial during this outbreak.

📌 https://t.co/ZLHSEE04cS

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

This article explains more about how population growth and fertility are closely linked. #etownpops

[Michael Clemens @m_clem]

Fertility in high-income countries has collapsed over the last half century.

When population growth becomes negative, what happens to economic growth?

A seminal model published today by the great @ChadJonesEcon in @AEAjournals —> https://t.co/BJ8IdWGgxE

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

So interesting I never thought a pandemic could possibly change your personality. #etownpops

[The New York Times @nytimes]

A recent study suggests that Covid's disruption of social rituals and rites of passage made people less extroverted, creative, agreeable and conscientious. The declines in some traits were even sharper among young people. https://t.co/F1kWokoq6T

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

I just finished voting!#etownpops

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

This is such a nice simple visual representation of how the population will be split when the world hits 8 billion people. #etownpops

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

WORLD POPULATION: 8 BILLION PEOPLE

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

Just finished watching a film called Just Eat It that talks about all the food waste in the world. I’m amazed at how easy it is to find food waste in places. People shouldn’t be afraid to eat something just because it don’t look perfect. #etownpops

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

Check out the hunters moon tonight. #etownpops

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

Check this out if you get a chance. I know I'm gonna try and see some of these. #etownpops

[Inverse @inversedotcom]

The days are getting shorter which means you might find yourself gazing up at the sky more often. Here are 5 astronomical events you can't miss this month. https://t.co/myQqrkb5qx

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

This is really interesting article that outlines how Florida’s increasing population means even greater effects by hurricanes. #etownpops

[NPR @NPR]

Florida has grown faster than any other eastern U.S. state in recent years. More people in coastal regions mean that a major hurricane could be even more destructive — what experts call the "expanding bullseye effect." https://t.co/Wv3tCS6CMH

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

I hope the people of Florida are preparing because they are next. Hopefully this doesn’t displace too many people. #etownpops

[The Associated Press @AP]

Hurricane Ian has collapsed Cuba's power grid, knocking out power to the island's 11 million people. https://t.co/CdMKTmfwvL

[Melissa Patton @_MelissaPatton_]

So creative hopefully more things like this can be implemented to help deal with climate change. #etownpops

[Mike Hudema @MikeHudema]

In Bangladesh, they're are planting native floating garderns to combat against floods and build #climate resiliancy.

We have the solution. Protecting nature is a big part of them. #ActOnClimate

#ClimateAction #climate #nature #rewilding #GreenNewDeal