Michael Dirks

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[Citizens' Climate Lobby @citizensclimate]

CCL volunteers have been working with @Enviro_Voter Project to get climate voters to the polls. The more who show up, the more likely Congress will act on #climatechange.

Vote like a livable world depends on it, because it does!

#ClimateVoter

[Citizens' Climate Lobby @citizensclimate]

Congress comes back from recess tomorrow. Do they know how important climate action is to you? Tell them!

Use this simple tool to look up your members of Congress and ask them to support H.R. 763, an ambitious #PriceOnPollution bill. https://t.co/d1ex5ckUtZ

[Citizens' Climate Lobby @citizensclimate]

Under 38? There's a good chance that, on climate, you agree with folks your age across the aisle.

"Support for a federal carbon tax [...] was virtually identical among both Gen Z & Millennials of both parties," @katemyoder writes. #BipartisanClimate https://t.co/e6R6xt1nvc

[Columbia Climate School @columbiaclimate]

Plastic bottles are a big problem. But let’s not forget microplastics which have become ubiquitous
in many of our waterways.
https://t.co/BxJtRxAgbq
#ClimateTownHall

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

I just wrote a @theactionnet letter: Urgent action needed for the climate bill! Write one here: https://t.co/0sMbmWDvga Take steps for addressing the challenge of our lifetime.

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

... And the *second* best option in the past five years for aluminum coated food bags is to upcycle and partner with TerraCycle. Wonder what the best option might be? ;-) https://t.co/KlM3oOfWg3

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

A “before” ‘plastic free’ article, with information on the mysterious plastic category for aluminum foiled snack bags. https://t.co/GSBygGrjPP

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

Making major strides on #carbon-footprints still means getting the #laundry done. Thinking of managing clotheslines vs. time and other powered alternatives? Researching gas, electric or condenser appliances lead to this article. Review suggestions welcome https://t.co/tgaHUlwHms

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

#TBT Citizen science lab and eco art studio mashup. Three sources. What Is Ocean Acidification? | A Cartoon Crash Course @pewenvironment 2016 https://t.co/HhIkYU58RT ; NOAA 2010 https://t.co/zchB6EUQRe; Catch of the Day https://t.co/xxTVIa5c1N

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

#climate start planning adaptive strategies and learn pathways to mitigate and capture CO2

[Prof. Katharine Hayhoe @KHayhoe]

At the hearing for the deputy @NASA administrator today, nominee Jim Morhard was asked by @EdMarkey if he agrees with the scientific consensus that humans are the dominant influence on climate. He said he couldn't say.
Well, I'm a scientist, and I can. Here's why. (thread)

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

Restaurant associations and the Plastics Industry Association of California are not fighting this bill to limit single use plastics in restaurants w/ info from the California Coastal Commission and IC Davis. #plastic #footprint #progress https://t.co/s6rApq74Pc

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

A proud landmark for reducing plastic footprints. Keep the momentum going https://t.co/31AN742K1P

[NOAA Marine Debris Program @NOAADebris]

Our #5WordWishForTheFuture? Sea free from marine debris!

You can help! Reduce your waste footprint and start taking action with these 5 simple steps: https://t.co/3XUwFTQG1h

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

“Our huge problem with plastic is the result of a permissive legal framework that has allowed the uncontrolled rise of plastic pollution,” 1) address legal structure by 2) communicating and discussing with peers and leaders and 3) aspiring to zero waste https://t.co/cpaHMLtFE4

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

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[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

“Building a world that works for everyone is exactly what we should refocus our efforts on doing when we read scientific studies that scare the hell out of us,” “That’s why it’s so damn important to act boldly. Now.” https://t.co/EgNB2jScGE

[David Storey @DavidStorey60]

A striking statue of a blue whale in Bruges; made of 5 tons of plastic waste pulled from the ocean . A startling reminder of a serious problem

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

The Summer of Plastic-Straw Bans: How We Got There - The Wall Street Journal https://t.co/MtEu7RfqEz

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

Recent work with Sustainable Silicon Valley discussions on technology and water, and water resource resiliency discussions this week in Victoria, BC

[Michael Dirks @The3rdArrow]

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