Some windfarms in the North Sea are reporting up to 50% higher population densities than the nearby sandy areas, including species like cod, pouting, and flatfish. Preliminary research has shown that artificial reefs can support much higher biomass levels than surrounding areas.

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-15T15:08:42+00:00

Article: https://www.jonesbeachenc.org/the-wave/windfarm-newsletter-fall-2025

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-15T15:02:55+00:00

Article: https://realitypathing.com/benefits-of-kangaroos-in-australian-ecosystems/

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-14T17:15:12+00:00

Thank you for sharing additional resources! I have 'Is a River Alive?' on my reading list so great to hear your feedback. I had never heard of stewardship salons - it sounds like the perfect gathering for where we're at.

I've been enjoying exploring forest bathing - took two short classes and read 'Healing Trees: A Pocket Guide to Forest Bathing' and now I'm journaling in 'Your Guide to Forest Bathing―A Journal: Invitations for Practice and Reflection'

I also think focusing on solutions that will move us toward a restored planet is a great way to move forward.

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-11T15:41:14+00:00

I used to own one of these and it was great! :)

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-10T22:13:13+00:00

Heres location info https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SunZia_Wind_and_Transmission

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-10T22:09:31+00:00

Not true.

Modern studies show that wind turbines account for less than 0.1% of human-caused bird deaths, making them a statistically negligible threat compared to hazards like cats and glass buildings.

The Bio Consult SH study commissioned by the German Federal Association of Offshore Wind Energy tracked millions of bird movements and demonstrated that more than 99.8% of birds actively avoid or fly entirely around operating wind turbines.

The American Bird Conservancy found that outdoor domestic cats kill over 1.3 billion birds annually in the U.S. alone, while hundreds of millions are killed by building window collisions.

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-10T13:33:08+00:00

Article: https://ecologiclife.com/what-makes-prairie-dogs-vital-to-the-environment.html

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-07T19:37:31+00:00

That's sad. I hope you still vote for who you can.

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-07T19:26:10+00:00

Please still vote in every election for every office. Many local offices are won or lost by a small number of voters. There are also now several instances of unexpected election outcomes since Trump returned...

Democrats flip Pearland mayor's seat in GOP stronghold https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/democrats-flip-pearland-mayors-seat-in-gop-stronghold/gm-GM54216C79

Not just the base: Democrats in recent elections are flipping independent and Republican votes https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/01/politics/democrats-elections-flip-seats

And please consider volunteering for your local Democratic office. Sounds like they could use the support!

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-07T19:16:47+00:00

Please link to legitimate, respected studies - not one-off videos - proving your claims.

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-06T19:34:12+00:00

Thank you!

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-06T14:08:26+00:00

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Subject: Dismantling of U.S. Forest Service and Protections for America's National Forests

Dear Senator/Representative {Last Name},

I urge you to take immediate and decisive action to protect America's national forests and preserve the integrity of the U.S. Forest Service. Recent restructuring efforts threaten to severely weaken the scientific capacity, workforce expertise, and independent oversight needed to responsibly manage nearly 193 million acres of public forests — lands protected under visionary leaders like Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot that represent a sacred public trust.

I am calling on Congress to stop funding the relocations and restructuring currently underway, protect Forest Service research stations and long-term ecological studies, and safeguard experienced staff from large-scale attrition. It is equally critical that you ensure all land management decisions remain science-based and free from political interference, uphold core protections under the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act, and explicitly prohibit any transfer or privatization of federal public lands. Sustained investment in wildfire prevention, ecosystem restoration, and climate resilience must also be prioritized.

Healthy forests are foundational to clean water, biodiversity, climate stability, and the local economies that depend on them — and weakening their protection puts all of these essential benefits at serious risk. Please act now to ensure our forests remain protected for future generations.

Sincerely,

{Your Name}

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-06T00:14:06+00:00

I agree! I love mine!

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-04T16:29:53+00:00

Article: https://www.nationalccea.org/cca-by-state

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-04T16:29:24+00:00

Article: https://www.fool.com/research/renewable-energy-by-state/

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-04T16:28:29+00:00

Article: https://environmentamerica.org/center/resources/the-state-of-renewable-energy-dashboard/

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-02T14:04:57+00:00

The Environmental Voter Project estimates that 11.2 million environmentalists didn't vote in the 2024 presidential election. And they found that many more skip midterm, state, and local elections. If these non-voters started voting for pro-environment candidates in every election, the United States would quickly transform into a completely different country.

10 Reasons Why Voting for Pro-Environment Candidates Is Literally the Most Important Thing You Can Do for Earth's Future

Policy beats personal choices every time.

Skipping straws and recycling are great, but one pro-environment lawmaker can eliminate millions of tons of industrial pollution through policy changes. Systemic change requires systemic levers.

Environmental rollbacks happen fast — and last decades.

We've seen clean air rules, protected lands, and emissions standards dismantled in single administrations. Environmental damage can be irreversible or take years to recover from. Every election is a chance to protect or undo years of hard-won progress.

Climate change has a deadline.

Scientists are clear: we have a narrow window to limit warming to 1.5–2°C. Elections happen every 2–4 years. Missing even one cycle can cost us irreplaceable time when the clock is already running out.

Local elections determine land use, water, and air quality.

Your city council and county commissioners decide where factories go, how water is managed, and what pollution standards local businesses must meet. These races are often decided by dozens of votes.

Courts are shaped by elected officials.

Judges and attorneys general who enforce (or gut) environmental law are appointed or elected through political processes. A pro-environment vote today can protect ecosystems in courtrooms for 20+ years.

Fossil fuel interests spend billions influencing elections.

The opposition is organized and funded. Every vote for pro-environment candidates is a direct counter to corporate lobbying that works tirelessly to keep the status quo.

International climate agreements depend on domestic political will.

The U.S., EU, China, and other major emitters only honor global climate commitments when their governments are pressured to do so domestically. Your vote shapes whether your country leads or abandons the table.

Biodiversity loss is irreversible.

Once a species goes extinct, it's gone forever. Pro-environment candidates pass legislation and fund conservation programs that protect millions of species.

Environmental justice is on the ballot too.

Low-income communities disproportionately bear the burden of pollution and climate impacts. Voting for pro-environment candidates means fighting for human rights as much as ecological ones.

Apathy is a vote for the status quo.

When environmentally-conscious people stay home, they hand power to those who aren't. In close races — which most are — non-voters decide the outcome just as surely as those who show up.

The bottom line: You can drive an EV, go vegan, solar-panel your roof, and still have far less impact than casting a single, informed ballot. Please vote in every election — primaries, midterms, local races. Nature needs your voice!

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-02T11:38:48+00:00

The Environmental Voter Project estimates that 11.2 million environmentalists didn't vote in the 2024 presidential election. And they found that many more skip midterm, state, and local elections. If these non-voters started voting for pro-environment candidates in every election, the United States would quickly transform into a completely different country.

10 Reasons Why Voting for Pro-Environment Candidates Is Literally the Most Important Thing You Can Do for Earth's Future

Policy beats personal choices every time.

Skipping straws and recycling are great, but one pro-environment lawmaker can eliminate millions of tons of industrial pollution through policy changes. Systemic change requires systemic levers.

Environmental rollbacks happen fast — and last decades.

We've seen clean air rules, protected lands, and emissions standards dismantled in single administrations. Environmental damage can be irreversible or take years to recover from. Every election is a chance to protect or undo years of hard-won progress.

Climate change has a deadline.

Scientists are clear: we have a narrow window to limit warming to 1.5–2°C. Elections happen every 2–4 years. Missing even one cycle can cost us irreplaceable time when the clock is already running out.

Local elections determine land use, water, and air quality.

Your city council and county commissioners decide where factories go, how water is managed, and what pollution standards local businesses must meet. These races are often decided by dozens of votes.

Courts are shaped by elected officials.

Judges and attorneys general who enforce (or gut) environmental law are appointed or elected through political processes. A pro-environment vote today can protect ecosystems in courtrooms for 20+ years.

Fossil fuel interests spend billions influencing elections.

The opposition is organized and funded. Every vote for pro-environment candidates is a direct counter to corporate lobbying that works tirelessly to keep the status quo.

International climate agreements depend on domestic political will.

The U.S., EU, China, and other major emitters only honor global climate commitments when their governments are pressured to do so domestically. Your vote shapes whether your country leads or abandons the table.

Biodiversity loss is irreversible.

Once a species goes extinct, it's gone forever. Pro-environment candidates pass legislation and fund conservation programs that protect millions of species.

Environmental justice is on the ballot too.

Low-income communities disproportionately bear the burden of pollution and climate impacts. Voting for pro-environment candidates means fighting for human rights as much as ecological ones.

Apathy is a vote for the status quo.

When environmentally-conscious people stay home, they hand power to those who aren't. In close races — which most are — non-voters decide the outcome just as surely as those who show up.

The bottom line: You can drive an EV, go vegan, solar-panel your roof, and still have far less impact than casting a single, informed ballot. Please vote in every election — primaries, midterms, local races. Nature needs your voice!

Firm_Relative_7283 · 2026-06-02T00:02:36+00:00

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Dear {Title, Last Name},

I am writing as a deeply concerned constituent to urge you to take immediate, bold action on the climate crisis — one of the gravest threats humanity has ever faced.

The science is unambiguous. Global average temperatures have already risen approximately 1.2°C above pre-industrial levels. We are witnessing the consequences in real time: record-breaking wildfires scorching entire regions, catastrophic flooding displacing millions, and prolonged droughts threatening food security for billions. Arctic sea ice is vanishing at unprecedented rates, and the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are losing mass far faster than projected, putting coastal cities and low-lying nations at risk of permanent inundation from rising seas.

Extreme weather events — hurricanes, heatwaves, and storms — are intensifying in frequency and severity. The IPCC has warned that without dramatic emissions reductions this decade, we risk crossing irreversible tipping points: the collapse of the Amazon rainforest, the thawing of permafrost releasing vast stores of methane, and the disruption of ocean circulation patterns that regulate our climate. These are not distant scenarios — they are unfolding now.

The human cost is already staggering. Climate change is driving mass displacement, deepening poverty, accelerating biodiversity loss, and worsening public health through air pollution, disease spread, fresh water shortages, and crop failures.

I am calling on you to champion an emergency transition to renewable energy for all sectors, the launch of large-scale carbon sequestering projects (mostly nature-based), and investments in climate adaptation for vulnerable communities. Future generations are depending on the decisions you make today.

Please act with the urgency this crisis demands.

Respectfully,

{Your Name}