ben link collins
@blc-test.bsky.social
field recordist, musician, architect, dog scratcher, cat biscuit consumer
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Another disturbing development in the Trump administration’s attacks on the Endangered Species Act.
This report from the New York Times reveals that an internal memo subverts the law by making it OK to kill endangered species – as long as it wasn't intentional.
We'll see them in court.
This report from the New York Times reveals that an internal memo subverts the law by making it OK to kill endangered species – as long as it wasn't intentional.
We'll see them in court.
Trump Administration Moves to Gut a Core Endangered Species Protection (Gift Article)
An internal memo reinterprets the law so that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, is illegal.
www.nytimes.com
September 17, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Another disturbing development in the Trump administration’s attacks on the Endangered Species Act.
This report from the New York Times reveals that an internal memo subverts the law by making it OK to kill endangered species – as long as it wasn't intentional.
We'll see them in court.
This report from the New York Times reveals that an internal memo subverts the law by making it OK to kill endangered species – as long as it wasn't intentional.
We'll see them in court.
If you're not following this series, I recommend you do.
September 17, 2026 at 9:10 AM
If you're not following this series, I recommend you do.
Annie Dillard passed.
For the Time Being has long been one of my favorite books.
Dillard's writing represents a direct, poetic simplicity I've sought to understand. I'm thankful for the voice she left in my mind.
For the Time Being has long been one of my favorite books.
Dillard's writing represents a direct, poetic simplicity I've sought to understand. I'm thankful for the voice she left in my mind.
September 17, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Annie Dillard passed.
For the Time Being has long been one of my favorite books.
Dillard's writing represents a direct, poetic simplicity I've sought to understand. I'm thankful for the voice she left in my mind.
For the Time Being has long been one of my favorite books.
Dillard's writing represents a direct, poetic simplicity I've sought to understand. I'm thankful for the voice she left in my mind.
My mother sent me a video of a charm of roughly 20 hummingbirds around a feeder that was "not even their favorite feeder."
Anyway, a group of hummingbirds is called a "charm." She said they're sometimes called a "bouquet." A bouquet of hummingbirds.
That's my dose of magic for the day.
Anyway, a group of hummingbirds is called a "charm." She said they're sometimes called a "bouquet." A bouquet of hummingbirds.
That's my dose of magic for the day.
September 12, 2026 at 1:52 AM
My mother sent me a video of a charm of roughly 20 hummingbirds around a feeder that was "not even their favorite feeder."
Anyway, a group of hummingbirds is called a "charm." She said they're sometimes called a "bouquet." A bouquet of hummingbirds.
That's my dose of magic for the day.
Anyway, a group of hummingbirds is called a "charm." She said they're sometimes called a "bouquet." A bouquet of hummingbirds.
That's my dose of magic for the day.
Gotta start learning my NY mushrooms.
September 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Gotta start learning my NY mushrooms.
Out camping and found this in a shelter.
September 6, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Out camping and found this in a shelter.
I've fallen farther from altruism than maybe I should, but no "good" person could stand behind this.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at removing endangered species protections for wolves.
Trump Moves To Let Ranchers Kill Wolves: 'You Can Shoot 'Em'
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at removing endangered species protections for wolves.
www.huffpost.com
September 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
I've fallen farther from altruism than maybe I should, but no "good" person could stand behind this.
I recall this micro-movement over twenty years ago regarding undesirable developments turning a blind eye to public opinion and environmental concerns.
ELF is still active, though I haven't heard the phrase in a bit.
Anyway ... no context, here.
www.vaildaily.com/news/if-you-...
ELF is still active, though I haven't heard the phrase in a bit.
Anyway ... no context, here.
www.vaildaily.com/news/if-you-...
"If you build it, we will burn it’
An arson fire in early August has all the markings of the Earth Liberation front, which also claimed to have started the blaze that burned Vail's Two Elk lodge
www.vaildaily.com
September 2, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I recall this micro-movement over twenty years ago regarding undesirable developments turning a blind eye to public opinion and environmental concerns.
ELF is still active, though I haven't heard the phrase in a bit.
Anyway ... no context, here.
www.vaildaily.com/news/if-you-...
ELF is still active, though I haven't heard the phrase in a bit.
Anyway ... no context, here.
www.vaildaily.com/news/if-you-...
Apparently being poor is a character flaw synonymous with wanting fresh water.
September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Apparently being poor is a character flaw synonymous with wanting fresh water.
Google is where a bunch of dickweeds work.
August 30, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Google is where a bunch of dickweeds work.
An interesting haul from the record story yesterday.
That "environments" record purports to enhance romantic congress.
That "environments" record purports to enhance romantic congress.
August 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM
An interesting haul from the record story yesterday.
That "environments" record purports to enhance romantic congress.
That "environments" record purports to enhance romantic congress.
