Carmen Smith

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

Environmental offsetting should be equated to a jedi-mind trick. 'These aren't the iconic species/habitats you are wanting to save'....

[Australian Conservation Foundation @AusConservation]

"Environmental offsetting"😒

@guardianaus reveals the offset site for Badgery's Creek airport was already earmarked for permanent protection.

So we're hardly offsetting the airport's environmental cost, are we?
Incredible investigaton by @_LisaMCox 👉 https://t.co/35nO2h2TNA

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

To fix Australia's environment laws, wildlife experts call for these 4 changes — all are crucial via @TC_Africa https://t.co/WSIx4Q6nXZ

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

Without intact nature & scientists to study it we wouldn't have discovered the incredible bacteria in Yellowstone NP and learned what we needed to develop the technology used to produce #COVID19 vaccines. #stopextinction #natureneedshalf

[National Geographic @NatGeo]

Without the discovery of Yellowstone's heat-resistant bacteria more than half a century ago, the technique used in most of the available tests for COVID-19 wouldn't be possible https://t.co/lMS698dCmc

[Australian Conservation Foundation @AusConservation]

"To shy away from fundamental reforms ... is to accept a continued decline of iconic places and extinction of our most threatened plants, animals and eco­systems." says Graeme Samuel in a report highly critical of current enviro laws. Via @glloydtwit https://t.co/ZjS48agMow #epbc

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

Today is World Wetland Day 🌏- I spent Sunday with @AusConservation, @BirdlifeOz @Redlands2030 enjoying the incredible wetlands in Toondah Harbour, QLD. @sussanley we are counting on you to #RespectRamsar and #StopToondah. 🛑Wetlands like this are too valuable to pave over

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

Who else wants an independent environmental regulator for Christmas? This could help ensure science isn't suppressed or lost from critical decisions and debate. Great summary video on this issue from @DonADriscoll at #ESA2020 https://t.co/6RfyY31NqR #sciencecommunication

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

I feel like this is a daily conundrum in Brisvegas ATM. To hang out or not hang out 🧺 - that is the question 🧐

[Hugh Possingham @HugePossum]

My environmental risk assessment problem today was all about whether I should hang out the washing or not - on a steamy #Brisbane day. Factors include #BOM radar data, rainfall predictions, wind speed, the cost of running the dryer and my inherent laziness. I have taken a risk.

[Australian Conservation Foundation @AusConservation]

Devolving environmental scrutiny & approvals to the states puts protecting nationally significant environments at greater risk. It's why 85% of Aussies want the fed govt to keep doing its job as decision-maker. via @katie_b_burgess #auspol #epbc https://t.co/fzNYqgFdXZ

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

Want to help wildlife beat the heat this summer? 🥵Download @AusConservation free wildlife care pack full of tips to help wildlife - https://t.co/LF8L80huJV

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

'1/3 third of the world’s spectacled flying-fox population died during one heatwave in November 2018. 🥵 Heatwaves have also killed possums, koalas, three other flying-fox species, fish and at least 30 bird species.' 🐨🦜🐠☀️

[Ecological Society of Australia @EcolSocAus]

As we move into summer, our latest #HotTopic could not be more timely - 'The impacts of heatwaves on Australia’s wildlife' by @Torpidator from @CharlesSturtUni.

https://t.co/jHJ9JdJerk

#ecolsocaus #ecologyaus #heatwave #wildlife

Image: James Turner

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

@HugePossum 💯 #extinctionofexperience There's an interesting conservation language theory on the difference between something that has been 'lost' vs 'destroyed'. Land clearing actions are deliberate - we didn't misplace these trees. We took them. So were they 'lost' or 'taken'?🤔

[Hugh Possingham @HugePossum]

It is easy to forget what nature used to look like - what appears to be a fabulous rainforest at #springbrook #bioblitz lost almost all its biggest trees a long time ago. It will take about 500 years to recover #extinctionofexperience

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

Such a beautiful collaboration between scientists, indigenous elders, local arts groups & students to publish poetry about glossy black cockatoos following elders workshops #IndigenousinSTEM #conservation #ESAus20

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

Watching the keynote opening from @nessscavvv on #aboriginal women's roles in #culturalburning for #ESAus2020. Your personal story with your daughter reigniting connections to country is so powerful. Thank you for your work & sharing this with us. 👏

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

When we remember #BlackSummer most of us prob. think of burnt koalas/wildlife. Plant diversity were impacted massively as well (and this impact was wide spread)😵 #ESAus20

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

Did I just hear that correctly @MichaelGBertram - as much as 1/4 of freshwater fish in the UK are seeing sex reversal from exposure to birth control 💊in fresh water ways? 🤯#ESAus20

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

👏always have a great animal meme to open your talk. Well done @modsupial
#ESAus20

[Dr James Barker @EcolJim]

A great opening slide from @modsupial #ESAus20

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

Enjoyed this talk as well. Well done @ElisaBayra and the many org's supporting this work.

[Dr. Jenna Wraith (she/her) @jennalee_wraith]

Awesome talk this morning at #ESAus20 by @ElisaBayra about the important work on threatened species by the @AusTSX 👏👏👏

[Carmen Smith @carmensm16]

Congrats @ScienceAU you never fail to find some kick-ass women to platform via the #SuperstarsofSTEM . Congrats to all, can't wait to hear from you in the coming years!

[Science & Technology Australia @ScienceAU]

Here's a sneak peek of some of the new #SuperstarsofSTEM. Just a few of the amazing women you'll get to know over the next 2 years as they grow their media profiles through this amazing program. Thanks @karenandrewsmp for welcoming them officially.