Heather C
@heatherrr.bsky.social
She/her, librarian, East Bay, basketball, climate emergency 🌍
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"ambient mischievousness pervades"
You may have noticed that while the vibes in San Francisco are fucked beyond all belief, Oakland is still good and chill. We dispatched @redford.bsky.social to make sense of it. www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org/the-great-vi...
The great vibes divergence
Why does San Francisco feel so weird during this tech boom while Oakland is more or less still Oakland?
www.oaklandreviewofbooks.org
September 30, 2026 at 10:48 PM
"ambient mischievousness pervades"
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The International Space Station may be visible tonight as it passes over the Bay Area! It will rise in the northwest at 8:07pm, reach an elevation of 51° above the southwestern horizon at 8:13pm, and enter shadow 23° above the southeastern horizon at 8:14pm. Forecast calls for clear skies.
September 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The International Space Station may be visible tonight as it passes over the Bay Area! It will rise in the northwest at 8:07pm, reach an elevation of 51° above the southwestern horizon at 8:13pm, and enter shadow 23° above the southeastern horizon at 8:14pm. Forecast calls for clear skies.
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Carrera de corpóreos en Antofagasta.
September 17, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Carrera de corpóreos en Antofagasta.
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NSF has reduced the research budget for all atmospheric, ocean, and earth sciences by ~80%.
80%!
A lot of us will not be conducting new research or training new students for the foreseeable future.
80%!
A lot of us will not be conducting new research or training new students for the foreseeable future.
September 15, 2026 at 9:58 PM
NSF has reduced the research budget for all atmospheric, ocean, and earth sciences by ~80%.
80%!
A lot of us will not be conducting new research or training new students for the foreseeable future.
80%!
A lot of us will not be conducting new research or training new students for the foreseeable future.
When NY Times published all the 9/11 obituaries this one stuck with me — Eddie Zambrana Jr “He
taught children ages 6 to 18 everything from layups to fundamentals to defense…”
taught children ages 6 to 18 everything from layups to fundamentals to defense…”
September 11, 2026 at 7:55 PM
When NY Times published all the 9/11 obituaries this one stuck with me — Eddie Zambrana Jr “He
taught children ages 6 to 18 everything from layups to fundamentals to defense…”
taught children ages 6 to 18 everything from layups to fundamentals to defense…”
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Best live chat of the day: "hello thanks for being a librarian. that's all i want to say. if nobody thanked you today just know i did" #skybrarians
September 10, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Best live chat of the day: "hello thanks for being a librarian. that's all i want to say. if nobody thanked you today just know i did" #skybrarians
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‘These records are priceless’: 3 National Archives locations set to close without tribal consultation
The Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco National Archives contain incredibly important Bureau of Indian Affairs documents and are reportedly closing as soon as Oct. 1
The Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco National Archives contain incredibly important Bureau of Indian Affairs documents and are reportedly closing as soon as Oct. 1
‘These records are priceless’: 3 National Archives locations set to close without tribal consultation - ICT
The Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco National Archives contain incredibly important Bureau of Indian Affairs documents and are reportedly closing as soon as Oct. 1
ictnews.org
September 9, 2026 at 4:56 AM
‘These records are priceless’: 3 National Archives locations set to close without tribal consultation
The Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco National Archives contain incredibly important Bureau of Indian Affairs documents and are reportedly closing as soon as Oct. 1
The Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco National Archives contain incredibly important Bureau of Indian Affairs documents and are reportedly closing as soon as Oct. 1
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feeling unexpectedly emotional as we visit saerbeck, a town of just 7200 in central germany that formed a climate municipality. they produce 4.5x the electricity they need, and have developed a whole array of climate solutions.
one of them? a climate action curriculum that starts in kindergarten.
one of them? a climate action curriculum that starts in kindergarten.
September 3, 2026 at 2:49 PM
feeling unexpectedly emotional as we visit saerbeck, a town of just 7200 in central germany that formed a climate municipality. they produce 4.5x the electricity they need, and have developed a whole array of climate solutions.
one of them? a climate action curriculum that starts in kindergarten.
one of them? a climate action curriculum that starts in kindergarten.
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Like documentaries? Then you probably don’t want the two largest privately held news archives — the lifeblood of documentary film — under the same ownership.
Especially when that ownership kisses up to politicians by censoring their critics.
Especially when that ownership kisses up to politicians by censoring their critics.
Film producers warn Paramount-Warner merger could restrict access to news archives
By Dawn Chmielewski and Paul Sandle LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, July 30 (Reuters) - A group of film producers has urged the British culture minister to intervene in the proposed merger of Paramount Skyda...
whbl.com
July 30, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Like documentaries? Then you probably don’t want the two largest privately held news archives — the lifeblood of documentary film — under the same ownership.
Especially when that ownership kisses up to politicians by censoring their critics.
Especially when that ownership kisses up to politicians by censoring their critics.
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UPDATE
NASA statement on the wildfire at the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex (MDSCC) at Robledo de Chavela, near Madrid, Spain.
NASA statement on the wildfire at the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex (MDSCC) at Robledo de Chavela, near Madrid, Spain.
July 25, 2026 at 7:16 AM
UPDATE
NASA statement on the wildfire at the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex (MDSCC) at Robledo de Chavela, near Madrid, Spain.
NASA statement on the wildfire at the Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex (MDSCC) at Robledo de Chavela, near Madrid, Spain.
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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists asked me to write about 13 films that I thought were essential to understanding the nuclear age… and so I did! And now I am ready for everyone to tell me how wrong I am to have missed their favorite film, which is understandable. thebulletin.org/premium/2026...
Thirteen films that are essential to understanding the nuclear age
A chronological list of the best nuclear Doomsday films shows how the nuclear perspective unfolded from the earliest days to the present.
thebulletin.org
July 16, 2026 at 12:57 PM
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists asked me to write about 13 films that I thought were essential to understanding the nuclear age… and so I did! And now I am ready for everyone to tell me how wrong I am to have missed their favorite film, which is understandable. thebulletin.org/premium/2026...
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This one is for everyone who remember The New Parish...
Who gets to break the rules?
What the transformation of an Oakland nightclub reveals about race and regulation
eastbayyesterday.substack.com
July 9, 2026 at 3:12 PM
This one is for everyone who remember The New Parish...
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Hit ❤️ if you have a library card in 2026.
July 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Hit ❤️ if you have a library card in 2026.
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The leadership class which has
dithered over the last 30 years on climate years is increasingly illegitimate.
They have breached the basic promise of the social contract, which is to keep citizens safe.
The leaders who will solve the crisis will be very different than the ones who produced it 🌍
dithered over the last 30 years on climate years is increasingly illegitimate.
They have breached the basic promise of the social contract, which is to keep citizens safe.
The leaders who will solve the crisis will be very different than the ones who produced it 🌍
June 26, 2026 at 8:59 AM
The leadership class which has
dithered over the last 30 years on climate years is increasingly illegitimate.
They have breached the basic promise of the social contract, which is to keep citizens safe.
The leaders who will solve the crisis will be very different than the ones who produced it 🌍
dithered over the last 30 years on climate years is increasingly illegitimate.
They have breached the basic promise of the social contract, which is to keep citizens safe.
The leaders who will solve the crisis will be very different than the ones who produced it 🌍
thst was something, on the train! #earthquake #Amtrak
June 24, 2026 at 3:17 PM
thst was something, on the train! #earthquake #Amtrak
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well now THIS is exciting
royalsociety.org/news/2026/06...
royalsociety.org/news/2026/06...
Historic weather data made available to scientists and public, spanning Antarctica to Greenland | Royal Society
An archive of over 1600 sets of meteorological, magnetic and tidal observations taken from 1706-1915 from across the globe has been digitised for the first time.
royalsociety.org
June 22, 2026 at 6:57 PM
well now THIS is exciting
royalsociety.org/news/2026/06...
royalsociety.org/news/2026/06...
Oakland, CA showyourstripes.info/s/northameri...
Show Your Stripes
Visualising how the climate has changed for every country across the globe
showyourstripes.info
June 20, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Oakland, CA showyourstripes.info/s/northameri...
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BHL is featured in @theguardian.com's Age of Extinction series.
The article highlights the extraordinary value of BHL and the urgent need to ensure it remains free and open into the future.
Please read and share:
www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧪 🌎 📖 🔗 🐟 💚
The article highlights the extraordinary value of BHL and the urgent need to ensure it remains free and open into the future.
Please read and share:
www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧪 🌎 📖 🔗 🐟 💚
A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone
The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt
www.theguardian.com
June 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM
BHL is featured in @theguardian.com's Age of Extinction series.
The article highlights the extraordinary value of BHL and the urgent need to ensure it remains free and open into the future.
Please read and share:
www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧪 🌎 📖 🔗 🐟 💚
The article highlights the extraordinary value of BHL and the urgent need to ensure it remains free and open into the future.
Please read and share:
www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🧪 🌎 📖 🔗 🐟 💚
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For the first time, an American pro athlete is speaking out against fossil fuel sponsorships in sports.
I have an exclusive interview with Angels pitcher Brent Suter, who's tired of greenwashing and would much prefer to promote clean energy. Check it out: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/brent-suter
I have an exclusive interview with Angels pitcher Brent Suter, who's tired of greenwashing and would much prefer to promote clean energy. Check it out: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/brent-suter
Meet the baseball player who's tired of promoting Big Oil
In an exclusive interview, Brent Suter becomes the first American pro athlete to speak out against fossil fuel advertising in sports.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
June 10, 2026 at 3:46 PM
For the first time, an American pro athlete is speaking out against fossil fuel sponsorships in sports.
I have an exclusive interview with Angels pitcher Brent Suter, who's tired of greenwashing and would much prefer to promote clean energy. Check it out: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/brent-suter
I have an exclusive interview with Angels pitcher Brent Suter, who's tired of greenwashing and would much prefer to promote clean energy. Check it out: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/brent-suter
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June 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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M3.5 #earthquake detected 2 km SW of Alamo, CA at 6/7/2026 8:37:48 AM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
M3.5 - 2 km SW of Alamo, CA
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake located 2 km SW of Alamo, CA was detected at 6/7/2026 8:37:48 AM PDT. This information is subject to change. Please visit the USGS event page for up-to-date details.
earthquake.usgs.gov
June 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
M3.5 #earthquake detected 2 km SW of Alamo, CA at 6/7/2026 8:37:48 AM PDT
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
This reflects data from the U.S. Geological Survey that is subject to change. Visit the USGS page linked below for the latest #quake information
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"A federal judge today temporarily blocked the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) from transferring control of a supercomputing facility operated by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) ... to a different institution." www.science.org/content/arti... via @voosen.me #ClimateSky
Court blocks NSF’s transfer of climate lab’s supercomputing facility
Proposed switch in management caused irreparable harm to NCAR, judge finds
www.science.org
June 1, 2026 at 10:47 PM
"A federal judge today temporarily blocked the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) from transferring control of a supercomputing facility operated by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) ... to a different institution." www.science.org/content/arti... via @voosen.me #ClimateSky
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The Justice Department removed information about the January 6 insurrectionists from its website. @lawfaremedia.org has preserved and posted it
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
The Justice Department Erases History; Lawfare Restores It
Last week, the Justice Department deleted thousands of press releases related to the Jan. 6 insurrection and other matters. Here they are.
www.lawfaremedia.org
May 30, 2026 at 5:50 AM
The Justice Department removed information about the January 6 insurrectionists from its website. @lawfaremedia.org has preserved and posted it
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
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Mining Company Opts Out of Controversial Project Near Sacred Site in Black Hills
unicornriot.ninja/2026/mining-...
unicornriot.ninja/2026/mining-...
Mining Company Opts Out of Controversial Project Near Sacred Site in Black Hills - UNICORN RIOT
Mining project on sacred Pe'Sla site in the Black Hills is halted after company withdraws following a temporary restraining order issued by the courts.
unicornriot.ninja
May 19, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Mining Company Opts Out of Controversial Project Near Sacred Site in Black Hills
unicornriot.ninja/2026/mining-...
unicornriot.ninja/2026/mining-...