lisa skube

Beyond the hubris. Transformative communication spans for-profit nonprofit divide. RJI Fellow-founder Journalism Accelerator @journaccel.

[lisa skube @lskube]

Sect Granholm & OCED-DOE EERE announce Yakama Power/Yakama Nation win first-ever solar over modernized canal that also generates micro-hydro - I had honor to lead grant team, a total of 17 projects funded, majority of funds went to Tribes, congrats! https://t.co/OmVbU0UIVE

[Native News Online @nativenews_net]

BREAKING: In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Native American tribes, allowing reimbursement for healthcare admin costs, @nativenews_net reports. The ruling sets a precedent for fair funding under ISDA. #SCOTUS #SelfDetermination https://t.co/uLtZd417gq

[The SETI Institute @SETIInstitute]

#PPOD: Incredible solar activity was captured last month by spacecraft near the Sun, including these plasma tornadoes. These walls of plasma are higher than the Earth's diameter. And, of course, all this solar activity has provided us with stunning aurorae. Credit: @NASA

[HistoryLink.org @HistoryLink]

#OnThisDay in 1962, Dr. Jonas Salk visited the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle and was honored at the United States Science Pavilion for his work in developing the polio vaccine. https://t.co/dI6z08FTv8

[NASA @NASA]

We're hours away from launching a new spacecraft for the first time! Liftoff of #Starliner Crew Flight Test is targeted for 10:52am ET (1452 UTC). Watch on our free streaming service, NASA+: https://t.co/YzJmy7ogil

[Mother Jones @MotherJones]

For decades, Donald Trump misled investors. He cut deals with mobsters. He abused undocumented employees. He walked away from huge casino bankruptcies. He didn’t pay contractors.

Now his long run as an escape artist has (pending appeal) come to an end. https://t.co/5HnJoX1qf7

[Underscore Native News @Underscorenews]

Kate Brown is now president of @WFTrust. Robert Kentta, the Trust's Siletz delegate & treasurer for the tribal council of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, said Brown was picked for her knowledge of #IndianCountry.
✍@BartooNika & @karinapdx
https://t.co/snc1FSkJHC

[NASA @NASA]

Earlier this month, we experienced the strongest solar storm to reach Earth in two decades.

The Sun's solar flares gave us a brilliant light show of auroras—but also provided valuable data for our @NASASun scientists: https://t.co/9SC1bL9OPF

[Earthjustice @Earthjustice]

BREAKING: Conservation groups, represented by Earthjustice, NRDC & Trustees for Alaska, today joined Bristol Bay Tribes & other groups in defending last year’s EPA decision to protect Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed from harmful mines including Pebble Mine. https://t.co/zKKXXAUT2O

[Native News Online @nativenews_net]

The @USGSA, the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, opens applications for clean energy using tribal preference, a first under a 2005 law, @tribalbiz reports.
https://t.co/DXS63y7P6s

[BC CO Service @_BCCOS]

Update | The #BCCOS has concluded that the recent bear attack in @Squamishtown was defensive in nature. The bear will not be captured or put down.

Trails are re-opened but the public is asked to take precautions in case of wildlife encounters.

https://t.co/lUPIbZmWSn

[AccelerateJournalism @journaccel]

Free virtual event @BrennanCenter "Resisting Minority Rule" May 30 @ 3–4 p.m. ET - RSVP here https://t.co/ce3PlEqh0b
"author of Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People...with voting rights reporter Ari Berman detailing the rise of antidemocracy..." @RJI

[Mother Jones @MotherJones]

West Virginia voters reject January 6 rioter running for Congress https://t.co/IDIDxCAREX

[Mother Jones @MotherJones]

Since the Trump tax cuts took effect...

• Billionaires' collective wealth has increased by 57%
• America’s billionaires have raked in $2.9 trillion, almost all tax-free
• 806 individuals now control more wealth than half the country combined https://t.co/XXG0tQCbej

[U.S. Department of Transportation @USDOT]

Have you heard the news? We're building a national EV-Charging Network!

Signs, like this one in Maine, highlight our investment in a clean future, providing once-in-a-lifetime funding thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

[NASA @NASA]

Not in the path or want to join the #eclipse party? Wherever you are, watch the total solar eclipse with us on Monday.

Our livestream begins at 1pm ET (1700 UTC). But how can you tune in? A thread...🧵

[Climate Power @ClimatePower]

Nearly a quarter of the US’s energy grid now runs on clean energy, bringing us even closer to building a sustainable future. https://t.co/OtNv7tRpdp

[The Seattle Times @seattletimes]

Boeing's leaders are tepidly admitting the shareholders-first, workers-be-damned strategy was flawed. It's an admission a generation in coming. https://t.co/kgdW3Cc7eu

[The Seattle Times @seattletimes]

The world’s oldest man says the secret to his long life is luck, moderation — and fish and chips every Friday. https://t.co/UMhWrApVGi

[Native News Online @nativenews_net]

USDA commits $1.5 billion to empower farmers in adopting climate-smart agriculture and conservation practices, including $100 million set-aside for tribes, @tribalbiz reports. #NativeFarming #FoodSovereignty #ClimateAction
https://t.co/edL3GsLBED

[SeaLegacy @Sea_Legacy]

How does Antarctica gain protections with no native population and no government of its own? Learn how: https://t.co/7L7vk88ly0

Photos by @cmittermeier

#leopardseal #antarctica