Lisa Johnson

Big on nature. Crafty. Climate + science journalist @ CBC News. Mostly inactive on Twitter as of 2023 — find me at Lisa dot Johnson at

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

So when I was researching this story and chatting with friends it was interesting how many assumed deep-sea commercial mining was already a thing. It’s not — but could be in less than a year. https://t.co/2osWg3Zbax

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

@AGoldmund Does not sound nuts! When I record my own voice (🇨🇦 public 📻) and do multiple takes, I’ll make distinct sound shapes on purpose so I can find them in the waveform.

[U of T Mississauga @UTM]

Marine collagen is all the rage in anti-aging. What does that mean for fish?

A @CBC article by journalist @lisasj features work by #UTM researcher Azizur Rahman, who is studying the effects of marine collagen on skin aging 🐟 ⌛ https://t.co/HfpaLuFa12

[EmergencyInfoBC @EmergencyInfoBC]

UPGRADE: #BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded to Flood Warning for Sumas River. River levels have exceeded or will exceed the river bank soon. Stay clear of flood water. More info: https://t.co/kTpELSFANC #BCFlood

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

@jenofbc @CO_Emerg Yes doesn't work for me either - only see a handful of properties.

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

@gmarkham The law isn't in effect yet.

[Dr. Julia K. Baum @baumlab]

Excited to share that @KelpRescue is recruiting 3 (yes, 3!) new positions, including a Director (#dreamjob) to lead the @BMSC-based initiative in our next phase of science-based #kelp #restoration. Come work with our amazing team! Competitive salary/benefits. Apps due 9/5. Pls RT

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

@kbolan Yes. I don’t know for sure but I don’t remember this level of fatalities in past forest fire years.

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

@josephcalamia Nice cow! And happy birthday 🥳

[Justin McElroy @j_mcelroy]

one reason we're seeing less political debates around wildfires in british columbia is probably that our three worst wildfires seasons by hectares burned have all happened since 2017 and in one of those years an entire town burned down

tends to focus the mind

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

I’m not in this now, but I have been in various #BCwildfire years. It’s coincided with the strongest climate grief I’ve personally experienced.

[Mike Hudema @MikeHudema]

Due to hundreds of uncontrolled wildfires across Canada, New York City looks like a post-apocalyptic hellscape.

If you want a prelude of what the world is going to look like if we do not address man-made climate change — this is it.

#ActOnClimate

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

This comes after the regional district delayed a vote on its Climate Action Plan because of public outcry that more consultation was needed: https://t.co/UGf1YqQmH5

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

Wow.

[RDCK @RDofCK]

RDCK Media Release - RDCK postpones Climate Action Open Houses in response to safety concerns. The Board is committed to rescheduling the open houses as soon as possible.

Follow the link for the complete details: https://t.co/U5Kdfq5cZ3

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

On why @RDofCK is postponing climate action open houses: "We value the input from the public and want to ensure all members of the community have a chance to participate without the fear of intimidation."

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

@EmergencyInfoBC What’s the plan to reach people with internet but no cell signal (eg parts of rural B.C.)

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

@WaterSHEDLab Booooo

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

So flood and fire season seem to be overlapping in B.C. this spring. I’m listening to rain fall and know our river is rising, but we’re fine so far. Thinking of all packing belongings and sand bags today. #bcstorm #bcwildfires

[RDCK @RDofCK]

We are still looking for volunteers to fill sandbags for the community. Head over to KP Park in the Village of Salmo.
Make sure to read the Sandbag Safety for Volunteers Bulletin to know what to bring and what to wear:
https://t.co/mBC8Oeq4B3

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

@ianhanomansing I’m struck by how bang-on Charles’s voice was on the Crown.

[Molly Segal @mollyaudio.bsky.social @MollyAudio]

Congrats to @jill_english @ousamafarag & @lisasj who are also contributors on this story!

[Lisa Johnson @lisasj]

@enniscath Totally great. Also: Klimt museum.